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HVFD answers to house fire

The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department was called to a structure (house) fire last Wednesday, Feb. 28 around 9:28 a.m. According to HVFD fire chief Stephen Grahmann, the house located at 409 N. Rogers St., had heavy fire damage to the back and moderate fire damage to the front.Grahmann said...

Shiner City Wide Clean-Up Week March 18-22

The City of Shiner has scheduled CLEAN-UP WEEK for MARCH 18-MARCH 22.ZONES 1, 3 & 5 must be out by 7 a.m. Monday, March 18 and ZONES 2 & 4 must be out by 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 20.The following rules shall apply:ONE STOP per location with no returns to that location.

Green-Dickson Park to get new pickle ball court, disc golf course

Green-Dickson Park in Shiner is poised for several new amenities in coming weeks, not least of which is a new pickle ball court.Pickle ball is a paddle sport that is akin to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It uses a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and is a game for all ages.

Gaslight Theatre Spring Production

It is time to reserve your tickets for “Accommodations”, the spring play at the Shiner Gaslight Theatre.  Josh Kaspar, director, is assisted by Jim Winkenwerder (light and sound), Elaine Berkovsky (stage manager) and Tatum Carson (crew).

May elections will not be needed for 2 of Moulton’s 3 government bodies

With no contested races in any of Moulton’s three governmental bodies, May elections were nearly done away with entirely.

Moulton ISD hears Live Oak financial presentation

Moulton ISD board of trustees heard from a representative with Live Oak financial services at the Feb. 21 meeting.

American Legion requests parking lot improvements during council meeting

In a very short agenda, the Moulton City Council heard from the American Legion’s request for future maintenance and paving at the Feb. 21 meeting. All they’re wanting to do is make paving improvements to their parking lot,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.

DeWitt County Commissioners receive presentation

DeWitt County Commissioners received a presentation from SJRC Belong Organization at the Feb. 26 meeting. SJRC’s mission statement is to offer healing and hope to children and families affected by abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

Yoakum YISD, only local entity without challengers in upcoming May election

The Yoakum City Council and the Hospital Tax District are both set for May 4 elections in 2024, as challengers step forward in both those races before the filing period officially ended on Feb. 16.

YEDC receives needed Industrial Park II grant

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation has officially received a disaster supplement grant in the amount of $2.5 million for Industrial Park II at the Feb. 20 joint City Council and EDC meeting.