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County EMS Captain John Schultz was recognized and presented an accommodation for assisting the Fayette County EMS with an incident last week. The presentation took place at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. Front from left are Lavaca EMS chief Michael Furrh and captain John Schultz. Back row are court members including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, Judge Keith Mudd, and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker

County EMS Captain John Schultz was recognized and presented an accommodation for assisting the Fayette County EMS with an incident last week. The presentation took place at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. Front from left are Lavaca EMS chief Michael Furrh and captain John Schultz. Back row are court members including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, Judge Keith Mudd, and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker

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Captain Schultz Honored At Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court Meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 27 and recognized Lavaca County Captain John Schultz for his assistance with the Fayette County EMS.
Photo by Chuck Grafe

Photo by Chuck Grafe

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Truck crosses center line, sending two to the hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Last Saturday, the Hallettsville Police Department assisted in a two-vehicle collision on the 700 Block of West Fairwinds St.According to officials, a 2017 White Dodge Ram pickup drifted into the opposite lane and struck a 2024 Black Dodge Ram pulling a trailer.
MSgt. Manny Cordova speaks at the Memorial Day commemoration. Photo by Sarah Collins.

MSgt. Manny Cordova speaks at the Memorial Day commemoration. Photo by Sarah Collins.

Shiner Chamber hosts annual Memorial Day commemoration

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Memorial Day commemoration at Green Dickson Park this past Monday. The event opened with a prayer by Mike Morkovsky and the National Anthem was sung by Faith Brown. Organizations of Shiner then presented the wreaths in honor of those who have fallen.
Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

UIL Science Team wins second at state

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Shiner High School UIL Science team wins second at state! The UIL State Academic Meet was held on the University of Texas campus in Austin on Monday, May 18. The team was coming into state with the 3rd best score in Texas after regionals, but ended up winning 2nd by 76 points.
Pictured are, left to right, Gracie Baker, Maddie Collins and Layne Barnick.

Pictured are, left to right, Gracie Baker, Maddie Collins and Layne Barnick.

Baker places first at UIL Theatrical Design contest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Three Shiner High School students participated in the UIL Theatrical Design Contest held recently. Senior Gracie Baker is the 2026 State Champion in Marketing Design. She is the first student from Shiner to win top honors in Theatrical Design.
Pictured is the newly refurbished pond at the Moulton City Park. Improvements were made to this park. Photo by Adam Nieto.

Pictured is the newly refurbished pond at the Moulton City Park. Improvements were made to this park. Photo by Adam Nieto.

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Moulton Parks Get Major Upgrades

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Moulton City Council is continuing to improve the parks in Moulton.These parks include the Moulton City Park as well as the new and improved downtown park. “We had a fellow come out and do some work on the pond at the Moulton City Park,” Council member Adam Nieto said.
The valedictory was given by Karis Barta. 

The valedictory was given by Karis Barta. 

St. Paul HS graduation held May 17

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Commencement exercises for St. Paul High School’s Class of 2026 were held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Seventeen seniors received their diplomas during the ceremony.
Monday’s ceremony concluded with members of the American Legion playing TAPS and conducting a rifle salute as attendees stood in silence to remember the nation’s fallen heroes.

Monday’s ceremony concluded with members of the American Legion playing TAPS and conducting a rifle salute as attendees stood in silence to remember the nation’s fallen heroes.

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Moulton Gathers at City Cemetery to Honor the Fallen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The American Legion Post 392 hosted a Memorial Day service at the Moulton City Cemetery honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.Attendees received Memorial Day poppies as they gathered under the gazebo at the cemetery.

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DeWitt Commissioners Court preview in detailed report June 3

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners held a meeting May 26. Due to the meeting being past press deadline, here is a brief overview of what the meeting consisted of. A more detailed report will be in next week’s edition of the Yoakum Herald-Times.
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