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Pastor Herb Beyer New Board President of Hospice of South Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
At their November 30th meeting, the Board of Directors for Hospice of South Texas elected the Rev. Herb Beyer of Hallettsville to serve as the incoming President beginning January 1, 2024. Pastor Beyer has served several years as a board member, and the last two years as Vice-President.
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Kubotas stolen

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Victoria Oliver Co., 2.3 miles south of Hallettsville on Highway 77, had over $200,000 worth of six U-turn riding mowers, one compact tractor and a 100 h.p. track loader stolen on two different dates.

Treasurer announces retirement with county

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning, Jan. 22 and accepted a retirement letter from County Treasurer Karen Bludau. Bludau served the county for a total of 25 years and replaced former county treasurer Lois Henry in 2011.
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3 arrested in connection with stabbing near Moulton on New Year’s Eve

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Three Austin-area men are behind bars in Lavaca County after sheriff’s investigators say they beat and stabbed a man near Moulton at a residence off County Road 95D on New Year’s Eve.According to a Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office release dated Wednesday, Jan. 24, all three suspects had already left...
No, we weren’t out cruising the bay last week, despite what it looks like. That’s our story, at least, and it wouldn’t take much to get stuck right now. In point of fact, this land along FM 2314 is normally home to a hayfield rather than the roadside waterfront it became Monday, when more than 9 inches of rain fell over the weekend. In so doing, it set the bar for the rainiest January on record, NWS observer Larry Rothbauer reported, with 10.90 inches recorded for the month.

No, we weren’t out cruising the bay last week, despite what it looks like. That’s our story, at least, and it wouldn’t take much to get stuck right now. In point of fact, this land along FM 2314 is normally home to a hayfield rather than the roadside waterfront it became Monday, when more than 9 inches of rain fell over the weekend. In so doing, it set the bar for the rainiest January on record, NWS observer Larry Rothbauer reported, with 10.90 inches recorded for the month.

Heavy rains soak county

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
A steady stream of moisture caused by a frontal lift and instability provided the fuel for heavy rains last week, sending local totals to better than a foot at the airport and areas surrounding Shiner. Hallettsville reset the all-time January record at 10.90 inches.

42nd Annual Area Big Buck Contest Awards Banquet Feb. 24

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Shiner Businessmen’s Club will be hosting their 42nd annual Area Big Buck Contest Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 24 at Shiner KC Park. Doors open at 3 p.m. with social from 3-5. There will be door prizes throughout the day, for registered contest hunters present.
Pictured are, left to right, David Ehrig, foundation director, Jason Kaspar, Carli Elias, Peter Robinson and Chris Kaspar.

Pictured are, left to right, David Ehrig, foundation director, Jason Kaspar, Carli Elias, Peter Robinson and Chris Kaspar.

Kaspar Companies donates $400,000 to Don G. Kaspar Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
In a remarkable show of support for community welfare, Kaspar Companies has made a significant donation of $400,000 to the Don G. Kaspar Foundation.
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