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Henry Joe Jasek recognized for seven decades in journalism

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Long-time type setter and staff writer of the Hallettsville Publishing Co. Henry Jasek was recognized Thursday evening, Nov. 20 for 70 years of dedicated service in journalism. Jasek, who started in the newspaper business in 1956, was presented a plaque during the ceremony.

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Yoakum High School Beautification Project enters final phase

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Yoakum High School Beautification Project is entering its final phase as students put the finishing touches on a campus upgrade set to be unveiled during an open showcase in spring 2026.Current efforts include installing commemorative plaques, finalizing the donor list, and adding outdoor...

In preparation for the upcoming Area competition, the Yoakum FFA Chapter Ag Issues Team present their thesis to the Yoakum ISD School Board. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

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YHS FFA Agriculture Issues Team advances to Area competition

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agriculture (Ag) Issues Forum team at Yoakum High School advanced from district to area.

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Community Connections hosting gift wish list program

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, November 20, 2025

In partnership with the United Way of the Crossroads, Community Connections is hosting an annual event for the upcoming Christmas season.According to Community Connections (Senior Citizens) director Becky Jasek Janak, leading into the Christmas season the program involves the Community Connection’s...

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The end of the U.S. penny

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, November 20, 2025

After over two centuries the production of the U.S. penny is coming to an end and the San Francisco, Philadelphia and Denver mints will stop printing the little copper colored coin.According to the U.S. Treasury the minting of this coin which started production 233 years ago is stopping and is due...

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FOL set for next Saturday

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The annual Festival Of Lights event will take place next Saturday, Nov. 29 with all activities around the Lavaca County Courthouse.Preparations for the event are being made as the FOL committee, along with a number of volunteers as well as the LCRA crew and Hallettsville city crew, have been busily...

Papers printed one day earlier next week

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

Thanksgiving week is next week and the Hallettsville Publishing Co. wishes to announce that its Lavaca County paper’s the Hallettsville Tribune Herald, Yoakum Herald-Times, Shiner Gazette and Moulton Eagle will be printed one day earlier than its usual standard day.The change of printing is due to...

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Love, Vows, and a Category 5: Jamaica Wedding Party Stranded but Safe

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, November 20, 2025

When a bride and groom, and the family plan a wedding, they all are hoping everything will come off as planned and the day will be memorable.However, when plans were made for the Wendy Foley-John Wesley Smith wedding in Jamaica, little did they, or their families know the experiences they would be...

Pictured in back are Tom and Michelle Brennan and in front, Eric Rabbanian, Judi Hewitt and Doris and Robert Zumwalt. The Lavaca County Museum has a new research facility in the Zumwalt’s names. Photo by Clayton Kelley

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New research center to open at Lavaca Historical Museum

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Lavaca Historical Museum has announced the creation of a new research center made possible through a generous donation from Judi Hewitt.The facility, named the Robert E. and Doris Zumwalt Research Center, honors two of the museum’s most dedicated contributors.

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Revving Up Discussion: Council Considers UTV Access Across Town

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Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Hallettsville City Council continued its ongoing discussion about allowing the operation of utility task vehicles in the city at the Nov. 17 meeting.Citizens must obtain a license plate by the Lavaca County Tax Office and must be a licensed driver to use these vehicles.The vehicles must be in...

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