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Hallettsville CCA banquet next Wednesday

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The 94th annual Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture/Visitors Center Membership and Awards Banquet will take place next Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the KC Hall in Hallettsville.The banquet will include not only a full course meal, but also a social hour and a number of business booth exhibits...

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Pedestrian fatality identified

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The individual of the vehicle/pedestrian accident that occurred two weeks ago has been identified.According to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Peace Officer’s report, the accident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 1:04 p.m.The report said a Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Sherry...
Pictured, left to right, Michael Collins, Sarah Collins, Dave Walden (Texas VFW Commander), Barb Koehn (District 24 Auxiliary President), Madeline Collins, Barbara Hartman (District 24 Auxiliary Secretary and the Auxiliary Scholarship Chair), Kenneth O. Preston (13th SMA(R)) and Andy Rosales (District 24 Commander).

Pictured, left to right, Michael Collins, Sarah Collins, Dave Walden (Texas VFW Commander), Barb Koehn (District 24 Auxiliary President), Madeline Collins, Barbara Hartman (District 24 Auxiliary Secretary and the Auxiliary Scholarship Chair), Kenneth O. Preston (13th SMA(R)) and Andy Rosales (District 24 Commander).

Shiner student wins first place in Texas VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
For Madeline Collins, patriotism has never been about a single moment or a loud declaration.
Pictured are, top row, left to right, Grace Nevlud, Dani Starkey, Hattie Cinadr and Cade Shimek; bottom row, left to right, Avery Starkey, Dawsyn Shimek, Samantha Starkey, Aubrey Nevlud and Holdyn Nevlud.

Pictured are, top row, left to right, Grace Nevlud, Dani Starkey, Hattie Cinadr and Cade Shimek; bottom row, left to right, Avery Starkey, Dawsyn Shimek, Samantha Starkey, Aubrey Nevlud and Holdyn Nevlud.

Starkey Ranch Show Team attends GHHJA awards banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
On Saturday, January 10, 2026,  the Starkey Ranch Show Team attended the GHHJA 2025 Awards Banquet where most of the riders were awarded final placings of the season. Holdyn Nevlud and The Rusty Rooster received an advancement certificate in walk/trot proving his readiness for the next level up.

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MISD will form committee for fall curriculum

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Moulton Independent School District will be having an open Community Curriculum Advisory Committee to review upcoming instructional curriculums.The move follows recent controversy surrounding a previous reading and language arts curriculum, Amplify, which some parents and community members felt...

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DeWitt Commissioners receive Constable Racial Profiling reports

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
In the first DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting of the year, DeWitt Commissioners received the racial profiling report from constables of Precinct 1 and 2 at the Jan. 11 meeting.The racial profiling report tracks much information, both by race and sex of the person stopped, including the...
Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

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Blood Donation Awareness Month highlights critical need as EMS brings whole blood to trauma centers

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
January marks Blood Donation Awareness Month and local officials are emphasizing the importance of blood donations as Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) begins administering whole blood to trauma patients before they reach the hospital.According to the Red Cross, someone in the United...
Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

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YISD hears construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Construction updates were given at the Yoakum ISD meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12.“The softball field is ready to play on ,” Weaver and Jacobs Representative Shawn Brandt said.“The team held their first practice last week.
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Lions Club to hold fifth year for “Flags Over Hallettsville”

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Hallettsville Lions Club will once again hold its annual Flags Over Hallettsville program and marking the fifth year of distributing flags on subscriber’s lawns.The program includes homeowners or businesses purchasing a subscription to have a 3-foot by 5-foot American flag attached to a 10-foot...

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Court accepts monetary donations

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its first meeting for 2026 and accepted monetary donations that benefit various county departments.All total the Dickson-Allen Foundation presented $150,000 to the Lavaca County EMS, $12,000 to Lavaca County Historical Commission and $10,000 to the...
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