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Shannon DeForest

Shannon DeForest

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DeForest retires from extension agent post

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Growing up on a farm in Goliad as a young boy and teenager, Shannon DeForest developed a strong 4-H background and a love for forage and raising cattle.That love for agriculture inspired him to attend one of the top agricultural schools in the state, Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where...
Leonard Peters

Leonard Peters

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Peters appointed to new judicial court

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Columbus attorney and municipal judge Leonard Peters to serve as judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court. That served Colorado and Lavaca counties.Peters’ appointment will become effective Sept. 1.

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SH Parish Fall picnic set Sept. 6

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday, Sept. 6 with all activi ties 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...
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

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Ulcak tabbed to fulfill unexpired JP 2 post

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.The court voted 4-0 unanimously by show of hands with commissioner Wayne Faircloth not present for the vote.Last week, Ulcak was named as the Lavaca County...
Travis Bingham

Travis Bingham

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Authorities nab pair of wanted sex offenders

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last week, the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated the value of strong law enforcement partnerships by capturing two wanted sex offenders from the county.On Thursday, Aug. 20 in two separate operations, authorities were able to lo cate and arrested Andrew Clinton King and Travis Bingham.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Dillon Goedrich carries the ball in the third period.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Dillon Goedrich carries the ball in the third period.

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Not a good start for the Indians in loss to Eagles

Chuck Grafe
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Sacred Heart’s season opener with Boerne Geneva was not what head coach Rodney Dowell envisioned.Sacred Heart turned the ball over on three of its first four possessions with two fumbles returned for touchdowns in a 48-6 loss to the Eagles in the season opener here Friday night.“I take full...

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A Name That Belongs on the Floor

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
There are some names that belong in a record book and others that belong on a banner and then there are names that belong some where much more permanent.

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LHD sets 2026 voter approval tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday and after holding a public hearing on the voter approval tax rate, the board voted unanimously by oral voice vote to approve the VA rate of .1800 cents per $100 valuation.At the Monday, Aug. 10 special called meeting, the board heard the...

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EMS receives loaner ambulance

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Folks may notice an ambulance on the road that looks a little different from the units people are accustomed to seeing.This ambulance is currently serving as a loaner ambulance for the Lavaca County EMS Department.
Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

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HISD faculty members receive Teacher Incentive Allotment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
At the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting 32 faculty members were recognized for receiving Teacher Incentive Allotments.According to HISD executive director of student services Trina Patek, the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is a Texas funded program established by House...
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