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Oscar J. “Bubba” Woytek received an Outstanding Alumnus recognition by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is a Hallettsville native. Pictured from left to right is his wife Jane Woytek, “Bubba” Woytek and the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences former Dean John R. August.

Oscar J. “Bubba” Woytek received an Outstanding Alumnus recognition by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is a Hallettsville native. Pictured from left to right is his wife Jane Woytek, “Bubba” Woytek and the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences former Dean John R. August.

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Hallettsville native receives Outstanding Alumnus Award at Texas A&M University

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Oscar J. “Bubba” Woytek, a retired development officer and rancher, has been named an Outstanding Alumnus by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) for his lasting contributions to veterinary medicine and education.

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Kolache Fest

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The annual Kolache Fest will be celebrating its 30th year on Saturday, Sept. 27 with activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.

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Council approves requests for events

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Hallettsville City Council approved several requests for events in the city at the Sept. 15 meeting.The first request is from the Sacred Heart School to host a Cross Country meet in the City Golf Course and Park happening on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. This includes the closure of...
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LCSO makes arrest Sunday evening

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office deputies conducted a drug arrest Sunday evening in the Sweet Home area.According a report from LCSO, Shelby Clark was taken into custody at a residence in Sweet Home in regards to having four outstanding warrants.

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HISD board holds short meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening addressing a short agenda.According to Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe, Halletts - ville High School first scheduled a UIL Academic competition event for Feb. 6, 2026, however it was found out later...

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Court confirms appointment of DeForest as county coordinator

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and acknowledged an appointment letter from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to confirm Shannon DeForest as the county coordinator for Lavaca County.Regarding a letter from Texas A&M AgriLife it said, “As county coordinator,...

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Council adopt budget, tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Hallettsville City Council met in a special-called meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 2 and adopt both the budget for fiscal year 2026 and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate.Council voted unanimously to adopt a methods and operation (M&O) rate of .2683 cents and an interest and sinking ( I & S ) rat e o...
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Newspapers delete Facebook Pages

Murray Montgomery
Friday, September 5, 2025
Due to an unforeseen development concerning area newspapers owned by Preuss Publishing Co., Inc., a decision was made by the company to delete and rebuild all of the newspapers’ Facebook pages.A spokesman for the company said, “We realize that this decision will create some problems for our...

LHD Board approves tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Lavaca Hospital Board of Directors met in a special called meeting at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and set the voter-approval tax rate at .1626 cents per $100 valuation.District board members, James Fenner, Rosanne Gallia, Gene Schott and Forrest Kroschel were present for the meeting and voted...
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