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Shiner mourns passing of former Animal Control Officer

The Shiner Animal Control Office and the city of Shiner are mourning the loss of former Animal Control Officer Larry Valis.Valis served the community for many years as an animal control officer before becoming Shiner’s Animal Control Officer.

City Manager Mitchell resigns, Matusek takes over

Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell tendered his resignation on Monday, Aug. 24.Yoakum Mayor Carl O’ Neill said this resignation was unexpected and he first learned that he aimed to submit his resignation that day.“His resignation was voluntarily and he wasn’t asked or encouraged to leave,” O’...

Meisetschleager family gears up for 10th annual M+14 barbecue cookoff

Barbecue cookers can now sign up for the 10th annual Meisetschleager family, or M+14, cookoff happening the weekend of Oct. 10 at the Moulton City Park.What began as a humble tribute to the Meisetschleager family’s parents has turned into so much more.“Our parents were Johnny and Irene...

Abbott halts state flock funding

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas state agencies to pause the use of state funds for Flock cameras as scrutiny of the artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system continues to grow.Abbott issued the directive last Thursday night, with his office confirming the order Friday.

HISD trustees amend budget, OK amendments

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees held a brief special called meeting Thurs day morning, Aug. 27 approving a 2025 26 amended budget and adopted those amendments at that meeting.

Mudd believes Reeves has raised bar

At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.Lavaca County Attorney/District Attorney’s Office“Lavaca County attorney...

SH Fall Picnic set for Sunday

The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday with all activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional picnic dinner consisting of country fried chicken, stew, home made corn bread dressing with all the trimmings will be served for those plan ning to...

A World Without Dolly

There are two things in life a person cannot escape from, taxes and death.Some people may find ways to avoid the first, but there is no way around the second.

HISD board sets tax rate

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.By a unanimous vote of the board, it set the rate at $0.874262 cents per $100 valuation, which includes a maintenance and operation (M&O) rate of $0.655800...

VISD names Berkenhoff as lone finalist for superintendent

Following a comprehensive superintendent search led by Dr. Darrell Floyd of Geneva Jones and Associates, PLLC, the Vy sehrad Independent School District (VISD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Lisa Berckenhoff has been named the Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of...