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Local law agencies conduct arrests Seize drugs, firearms

During the predawn hours on Friday morning, March 21, local law enforcement agencies, executed multiple search and arrest warrants at two different locations in Lavaca County.

Accused fentanyl dealer pleads guilty in Federal Court

A 20-year-old man who was raised along the border could spend between 10 years to life in a federal prison plus face an additional $10 million in fines after he pleaded guilty to a substantial drug charge that landed him behind bars right here in Lavaca County early one morning late last year.

Lions Club hosts Pivo and Kolaches run

The Shiner Lions Club hosted its 4th annual Pivo and Kolaches .5K run this past Saturday. “The event involved the .5K as well as live music,” Lions Club Vice President Sara Giddings said. “Damon Curtis performed before the race and, afterwards, the Lederhosen Junkies played.

SISD chooses new turf for Comanche Stadium, gives construction update

Updates were given regarding the replacement of natural turf for the Comanche Stadium at the Shiner Independent School District meeting March 24. Board members opted to go with Texas Multichem sports turf. Construction updates were also given on the new Junior High School building.

Local law agencies conduct arrests, seize drugs and firearms

During the pre-dawn hours on Friday morning, March 21, local law enforcement agencies, executed multiple search and arrest warrants at two different locations in Lavaca County.

Shiner Hobo Band inducted into Polka Hall of Fame

The Shiner Hobo Band was inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame at the 44th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest held in Hallettsville this past Sunday.“This is pretty cool,” Band member Dalton Nollkamper said. “We’ve been together for around 100 years and we’re finally getting recognition.

MISD makes teacher cuts

It was revealed that the Moulton Independent School District will be having to make some cuts at the March 12 meeting.Many citizens came to the meeting voicing their concern about the transparency of the district and the cuts that are having to be made.

Illegal dumping increases on local country roads

Spring is upon us and with that, it seems like illegal dumping increases.Weather is warmer and folks start discarding anything they do not want or is broken including household items, trash bags full of trash, furniture, tires, appliances and the list goes on.

DeWitt Historical Commission hosts book reveal this weekend

The DeWitt County Historical Commission is hosting an event this Sunday, March 23, about a new book of DeWitt County that has been published.The event will begin at 2 p.m. at the English German School located at 205 North Terrell on the Chisholm Trail Museum grounds in Cuero.

DeWitt County grand jury presents eight felony indictments

Members of the DeWitt County grand jury handed seven felony indictments for February 2025.Of the cases, one was marked as sealed indictments, which are typically issued whenever law enforcement has not yet served arrest warrants in an active investigation.