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SHCHS graduation Sunday

The 2026 Sacred Heart Catholic High School Commencement Exercises will take place Sunday, May 17 starting at 3 p.m.The ceremony will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville with 24 seniors receiving their diplomas.In addition to the seniors being presented their diplomas, the...

HISD board approves resolution to establish school marshal program

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved a resolution to establish a school marshal program.According to HISD superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Bludau, a law was passed in the last legislative session that mandated every school campus must have an armed...

Early primary runoff voting starts Monday

Early in-person voting in both the Republican and Democratic Party primary runoffs begins Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22.

Convicted Child Predator Sentenced to 12 Years Following Probation Revocation

Several cases were made during district court proceedings May 5, with Jessica R. Crawford presiding.Two defendants entered guilty pleas to felony charges and will be sentenced at a later date.

Peace Officer Memorial Day: Honoring those who gave their life in the line of duty

This is an article written in May 2008 recognizing local police officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.Friday, May 15, is designated as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.On this day, we honor law enforcement officers throughout the nation, state, and county who, while serving their fellow man, gave...

Coach Henke gets his due

Former Sacred Heart Catholic High School athletic director and head football coach Pat Henke was recently inducted into the Texas Private School Sports Hall of Fame.Henke had been named to the inaugural HOF class in 2024, however at that time there was no official ceremony that took place.As a...

Former Ezzell principal pleads guilty

District court proceedings took place on Tuesday, May 5 with Judge Jessica R. Crawford presiding over the docket.During the proceedings Jody Mildred Thompson, the former principal at the Ezzell ISD, pleaded guilty to the charge of Theft of Property ($2,500 to $30,000) by a public servant.According...

LCSO urges residents to stay vigilant as cartel operatives are on the loose

The Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office has released a public safety alert telling residents about potential criminal activity which is tied to Mexican cartel operatives in the region.According to the Sheriff’s Office, officials have received information indicating that cartel operatives are actively...

Council approves financial resolution

The Moulton City Council approved a resolution for financials for the City of Moulton at the April 14 meeting.This was Texas CLASS.

One Fatality Reported in Single-Vehicle Rollover on Highway 95 Near Moulton

A single vehicle rollover crash in the Moulton area on Highway 95 between Shiner and Moulton resulted in one fatality on Wednesday, according to local emergency officials.Responders from the Moulton Fire Department, Lavaca EMS, Moulton Police Department, and the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office were...