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Shiner ISD receives superior financial accountability

The Shiner Independent School District received a superior, or 100%, achievement rating on its Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) for the 2025-26 school year.School FIRST is a financial accountability system for Texas public school districts.

Area weather events reach milestones

Throughout history there are events that occur and remain in minds of those who experienced them.Two past events have taken place in the Hallettsville area over the years with one reaching a milestone this past week and the other are achieving an anniversary date this week.The two events include...

HISD trustees amend budget, OK amendments

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released its annual accountability ratings for districts and schools for 2026 with Hallettsville ISD fairing very well overall.The TEA accountability ratings displays how the state grades its public schools by rating them on an A to F scale.Hallettsville...

Never forget

This year is the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. It is a day which most Americans will never forget.

Hermes sentenced to 15 years

Noah Hermes was sentenced to 15 years of prison on two counts of aggravated sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 2.This follows a trial stemming from a 2022 offense.

Traffic stop leads to ICE arrest

A traffic stop in Lavaca County led to the involvement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a sheriff’s deputy encountered a passenger who authorities say was unlawfully present in the United States.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a vehicle for a...

Hallettsville men nabbed on drug charges

Two Hallettsville men were arrested after Lavaca County sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies identified the occupants as Andrew Welch and Kyle Redding.

Yoakum ISD sets tax rate, reviews enrollment

The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) reviewed enrollment numbers and set the tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at a special called board meeting which occurred Aug. 31.The tax rate for this year, which was approved, is 1.07055 per $100 of taxable value.

Yoakum to improve streets, sewer systems

The City of Yoakum has been making some strides on both their street and sewer improvement projects. “There are several streets we are repaving,” former Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell said. “The street project is one we do every summer. It is the number one priority of council.

August heat, dry days bring drought conditions

Known as a dry month, August dished out a sizable group of triple digit temperatures to make it both the driest and hottest this year.In all, the 100 degree temps showed up on 22 days with the high of 105 degrees coming on the 21st and the 27th.Highs averaged 100.6 degrees (normal is 96.3), while...