News

Newspaper podcast changes format

The podcast formerly known as the “Lavaca County News Review” will now be known as “Local Lowdown." The program will still be co-hosted by Michelle Price and Murray Montgomery. Previously, the podcast gave a weekly preview of items in the local newspapers including the Hallettsville Tribune.

HISD seeks bids on Phase 2 parking lot, SAFE project

Phase 2 of the Hallettsville ISD parking project will begin once bids are in. The board of trustees authorized BEFCO Engineering to advertise for bids at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. “Rain has slowed the progress of Phase 1,” Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Bludau said.

Miss Hallettsville Scholarship Pageant Takes place Saturday

The annual Miss Hallettsville Scholarship Pageant will be held this Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Hallettsville KC Hall.

Former police chief, city alderman leaves community lasting legacy

Former Hallettsville PD chief and city council member, Elmo Grant, passed away last Wednesday, Jan. 3, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the City of Hallettsville.

RWOYA hosting candidate forums on Jan. 13, Feb. 7 in Yoakum

In keeping with their mission of educating voters, the Republican Women of the Yoakum Area are providing two opportunities for citizens to hear from Republican candidates looking to win your vote in the upcoming March primary election.

Great State Republicans to host candidate forum Jan. 29 in Hallettsville

Great State Republicans are kicking off 2024 in a big way. Mark your calendar for Monday, January 29 and attend our Candidate Forum at the Hallettsville High School Cafeteria, 200 N. Ridge Street. Doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. for meet and greet time with the candidates.

Shiner High School Band students place well at competition

Band students from across the area auditioned at the Region 18/26 High School All-Region contest on December 19, 2023. This contest challenged the students to learn eight scales and two pieces of college level music.

Blood drive next Friday at Shiner High School

Shiner High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 19 from 12 noon -5 p.m. in the Shiner High school parking lot. Donations benefit South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. You must be 16 to donate. Come save a life!

Apply for ballots by mail now for upcoming March primaries

Those wanting to take part in the upcoming March 5 primaries have a couple of dates they will want to take note of between now and election day. The first is Monday, Feb. 5. That’s the final day to register as a voter to participate in the March 5 primary elections.

Court appoints Foster as JP 1

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its first regular meeting for the new year with a short agenda. Prior to meeting on Monday, the court held a special-called meeting on Friday, Jan. 5, where it conducted interviews on three candidates for the Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace seat.