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City Council Nixes Mosquito Control in June Meetings

The Moulton City Council discussed community spraying for mosquitoes at the June 9th meeting.“Council did not approve the spraying because the City does not have the equipment to do the spraying and you also have to have a licensed personnel to deal with chemicals or anything you’re putting out in...

Tri-County umpires to hold Texas Official’s Day celebration Sunday

The annual Tri County Umpires Association, in conjunction with the K. Spoetzl Brewery and Distillery in Shiner will hold a Texas Official’s Day celebration at the brewery 1-5 p.m. June 28.According to Tri County Umpires Association president E. L. Moore, any umpire, referee, or official who has...
Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

DeWitt County Historical Commission receives Distinguished Service Award

The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a 2025 Distinguished Service Award Certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting June 22.“This is a recognition of what the plans that we’ve had during the year,” DeWitt County Historical Commission President Peggy Ledbetter...

138th annual St. John Picnic set for July 4

The 138th annual St. John the Baptist Catholic Church picnic will take place Saturday, July 4 with all activities at the church’s grounds located at 7026 FM 957.The picnic will begin with a Mass celebrated at 9 a.m. and a flag-raising ceremony will follow at 10 a.m. All veterans are encouraged to...

LCRSP awarded 2026 Friend of Conservation

The Lavaca County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) were recently awarded the 2026 Friend of Conservation award by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 334 (LSWCD).The LCRSP is made up of retired teachers and school personnel residing in the district and draw a pension from the Texas...
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

Shiner youth presented Junior Life Saver Award

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and began the meeting presenting Wyatt Kaspar with a Junior Life Saver Award.Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh told the court young Kaspar, who is 10-years old, acted bravely during an emergency medical incident his...
Maurice Wilkinson

Maurice Wilkinson

Wilkinson celebrates 50 years in medicine

A local physician is celebrating 50 years of service. Doctor Maurice Wilkinson, who runs a clinic downtown Hallettsville, is proud to be doing her work for 50 years.“Working for 50 years feels like it has always been,” Wilkinson said.
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47-Year old Woman killed in Highway 90-A crash

A two-vehicle crash involving a SUV and a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 90-A, four miles west of Hallettsville last Friday, resulted in a fatality.According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ruben San Miguel, troopers responded to the crash at around 6:57 a.m.A preliminary investigation...

City discusses Carroll Drive drainage issues

City officials are exploring potential solutions to address a worsening drainage problem in the 1000 block of Carrol Drive.During the June 9 city council meeting, staff presented information on the drainage concerns after consulting with property owners, Street Superintendent Shane Flessner,...