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Authorities warn public about a scam

Local law enforcement agencies are issuing a scam alert to its citizens regarding a scam that has been circulating recently through the area.According to a Shiner Police Department social media post, the scam targets people by showing a text message claiming the recipient is on their ‘final notice’...

Kirk vigil held in Hallettsville

Dressed in red, white, and blue, citizens filled the St Peter Lutheran church in Hallettsville on Sunday evening for a vigil honoring the life and faith of Charlie Kirk.On September 10, Charlie Kirk, age 31, was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, as part of his organization’s...

Shiner High graduate chosen to intern in Washington, D.C.

Bailey Smith, a 2022 graduate of Shiner High School, and an Agricultural Communications and Journalism and Agricultural Leadership and Development double major at Texas A&M University, recently began a fall 2025 internship in Washington, D.C. Bailey will spend the fall as an integral part of the...

Lavaca County EMS Chief attends bill signing with Texas Governor Abbott

Lavaca County Emergency Management Services Chief Michael Furrh joined fellow rural leaders for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 3000, a major piece of legislation aimed at improving emergency medical response in rural Texas.

Meisetschleager family gears up for annual M+14 Barbecue Cook-off

The Meisetschleager family along with some Moulton community members are gearing up for its 9th annual M+14 Barbecue CookOff on the weekend of Oct. 11 at the Moulton City Park.“This event has really grown,” committee member and Meisetschleager family member Larissa Tesch said.

Enrollment numbers received at Sweet Home ISD Board Meeting

Enrollment numbers were given at the Sweet Home Independent School District (SHISD) Board Meeting Sept. 8.“Enrollment is at an alltime high of 163 students,” Sweet Home Superintendent Candace Pohl said. “105 of those students are transfer students.”Pohl also discussed to 2024-2025 accountability...

City extends moratorium on manufactured homes

The City Council voted to extend a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes within city limits for another 90 days at the Sept. 9 meeting.

Grass fire causes Hwy. 77 South to close

A grass fire on approximately 25 acres of land caused nearby Highway 77 South to close temporarily last Monday afternoon, Sept. 8.A photo appeared in last week’s Tribune-Herald, however, the report came in after the printing deadline.According to Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department chief...

Pesticide applicator course offered Sept. 25

The Lavaca County Agri-Life extension office has announced that a pesticide applicators recertification course is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25.Sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Lavaca County, the course will take place at the Hallettsville KC Hall with registration starting...

LHD board hears healthcare program report

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting Monday evening and heard a report on the Main Street Healthcare Program, a Medicare patient advocate service utilized by Lavaca Family Clinic.Representative, Dr. Clare Hawkins, chief medical officer with Main Street...