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Council reallocates funds for city improvements

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Yoakum City Council has approved the reallocation of funds from the American Recovery Plan Act for capital expenses on street improvement projects at the Feb. 13 meeting. “(There is) a list of 11 streets in town that desperately need leveling up,” former City Manager William Linn...

Early primary voting has started

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early voting by personal appearance started Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the Democrat and Republican party primaries.According to interim election administrator Tenia Hudson all early voting is held at Lavaca County Courthouse Annex located at 412 N. Texana St. in Hallettsville.Voting hours are from 8 a.m....
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Leap Year— a brief history

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
It started all the way back in 45 B.C. According to an article by National Geographic, Julius Caesar propelled the use of the Leap Year calendar, with help from his astronomer buddy, Sosigenes of Alexandria. Caesar was influenced to start the Leap Year calendar during his time in Egypt.

Local filings period ended on Feb. 16

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The deadline for candidates filing to run for positions on the Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees, the Hallettsville City Council and the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors ended this past Friday, Feb. 16 with each entity reporting candidates who have filed.
Johnna Neskora

Johnna Neskora

Moulton native lands on The Price is Right

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A Moulton native had the opportunity to appear on The Price is Right on Jan. 3. Johnna Neskora won $50,000 and an outdoor kit at the show.This isn’t the first time Neskora was on a game show.
Pictured from the left: Gabe Adamek; Sandy Machacek; Diane McCommas; Elaine Berkovsky; Don G. Kaspar Foundation—Joe Patek Award, accepted by David Ehrig, who is Director of the Foundation, and Josh Kaspar, who presented the awards.

Pictured from the left: Gabe Adamek; Sandy Machacek; Diane McCommas; Elaine Berkovsky; Don G. Kaspar Foundation—Joe Patek Award, accepted by David Ehrig, who is Director of the Foundation, and Josh Kaspar, who presented the awards.

2023 Shiner Gaslight Theatre award winners

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Shiner Gaslight Board of Directors is proud to announce the 2023 award winners for exceptional service.
Pictured are, front row, left to right, Wesley Miller (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Catholic School), Mallory Johnson (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 3rd place, Shiner Jr. High), Dannica Beinhauer (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Jr. High), Julia Barecky (VOD, 1st place, St. Paul HS) and Kenley Wyant (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Catholic School); back row, left to right, David Muehlstein (VFW), Dallyn Pesek (VOD, 2nd place, St. Paul HS), Callie Chrismon (VOD 1st place, Shiner HS), Thomas K

Pictured are, front row, left to right, Wesley Miller (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Catholic School), Mallory Johnson (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 3rd place, Shiner Jr. High), Dannica Beinhauer (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Jr. High), Julia Barecky (VOD, 1st place, St. Paul HS) and Kenley Wyant (Patriot’s Pen Essay, 2nd place, Shiner Catholic School); back row, left to right, David Muehlstein (VFW), Dallyn Pesek (VOD, 2nd place, St. Paul HS), Callie Chrismon (VOD 1st place, Shiner HS), Thomas K

Shiner VFW Post 6209 and Auxiliary holds Awards Program

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
VFW Post 6209 and Auxiliary presented certificates and monetary gifts to winners of the VFW sponsored Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen programs. These programs encourage students with the unique opportunity to express themselves regarding a democratic and patriotic-themed essay.  
Pictured are, front row, left to right: Brandon Siegel - 10 years, David Schroeder - 20 years, Joey Gamez - 5 years, Stephen Bujnoch - 25 years, Leonard Caka - 30 years; back row, left to right: Kyle Winkenwerder - 10 years, Wyatt Wagner - 15 years, Jason Shows - 15 years, JR Peters - 40 years, Michael Furrh - 10 years, Daniel Muehlstein - 25 years, Daryl Peters - 20 years. Shiner VFD Photo

Pictured are, front row, left to right: Brandon Siegel - 10 years, David Schroeder - 20 years, Joey Gamez - 5 years, Stephen Bujnoch - 25 years, Leonard Caka - 30 years; back row, left to right: Kyle Winkenwerder - 10 years, Wyatt Wagner - 15 years, Jason Shows - 15 years, JR Peters - 40 years, Michael Furrh - 10 years, Daniel Muehlstein - 25 years, Daryl Peters - 20 years. Shiner VFD Photo

Service pins distributed to Shiner firemen

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Members of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department were bestowed their service pins at their annual oyster supper held recently in the meeting room above the old fire station, directly above the police station.
Shiner Comanches logo

Shiner Comanches logo

School counselors give update to the board

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In a very short agenda at the Feb. 19 Shiner ISD School Board meeting, counselors from both Shiner Elementary School and Shiner High School gave updates on what’s happening in the coming school year. On the high school side of things, one major topic of discussion was scholarships.
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