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Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell celebrates one-year anniversary

One year into his tenure as city manager, Michael Mitchell is beginning to leave his mark on Yoakum’s government and community.“The number one thing that has stood out to me in this position is the community,” Mitchell said. “This is an unbelievably tight community with fantastic people.

Blood drives heat up after summer floods

For the 43 counties served by South Texas Blood and Tissue, the demand remains high, especially as potential donors in the areas recently devastated by the flooding in the Texas Hill Country have other daily challenges facing them right now.So, it falls top the rest of us to step up and fill those...

Cadence acquires Shiner bank, several others in area

Cadence Bank earlier this month announced the successful acquisition of Industry Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for the First National Bank of Shiner and five other area banks.Other banks included in the acquisition are Industry State Bank, the First National Bank of Bellville,...

4-H shooting sports registration opens

Lavaca 4-H Shooting Sports will hold orientation and an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Appelt’s Hill Gun Club, 4071 CR 204, Hallettsville for youth, age third through 12th grades interested in participating in the Fall 2025 session.Small-bore Rifle and Shotgun will be...

Jamboree taking place in Moulton

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you might consider driving to Moulton for their annual Town and Country Jamboree.The Jamboree kicks off Saturday with a softball tournament starting at 8 a.m.The Moulton Jamboree parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. and those participating in the...

Berkovsky graduates from U.S. Navy recruit training

Emily Berkovsky of Shiner, graduated from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois on Friday, June 18.Seaman Berkovsky is currently in Great Lakes, IL where she will be attending “A” school to become a Gunner’s Mate.

Collins attends journalism and media conference in Washington D.C.

Madeline Collins, a rising junior at Shiner High School and daughter of Mike and Sarah Collins, recently returned from the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC), an honors program held at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. The selective conference brings together student...

Gaslight Theater celebrates 50 years of performances

The Gaslight Theater is celebrating 50 years of live theater. On Saturday, August 9, a Golden Jamboree celebration will be held at the Opera House.

Edith Hirsch

Edith M. (Panus) Hirsch, 95, quietly relocated to her heavenly home on July 19, 2025. We are now tasked with holding tightly to our memories of her.Edith was many things to many people throughout her long and fruitful life, but above all else, she was a dedicated wife and mother.

Moulton ISD approved naming of Band Hall in dedication of George Koudelka

The Moulton Independent School District board approved naming the Band Hall in honor of George Koudelka at the July 9 meeting.This comes after board members approved naming the new gym in honor of Tommy Hoyer as well as naming the basketball court in honor of Sammie Koudelka.