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YHS commencement exercises set for Friday

The commencement exercise for the Yoakum High School (YHS) Class of 2025 will be held on May 23 beginning at 8 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. The program will start with the processional, National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

HHS conducts scholarship reception

Fifty-four Hallettsville High School graduating seniors were awarded scholarships at the annual scholarship reception held Monday evening, May 5.

Armed Forces Day: Paying tribute to those who currently serve

Armed Forces Day is a day when Americans honor and thank the men and women who currently serve in the U.S. military.The day was established to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and patriotism of those who serve, and to promote unity among the different military branches.

Memorial Day is Monday — A day to salute those who died serving our country

Memorial Day is Monday.

Berckenhoff set to retire from Ezzell ISD

Lisa Berckenhoff was recently recognized and congratulated on her upcoming retirement during the Region 3 School Board Conference held Wednesday, May 16, in Victoria.She has served as superintendent of Ezzell ISD for 11 years, during which she brought facilities to Ezzell that are admired by small...

Memorial Day ceremonies to be held Monday

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870, the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the American Legion Hudgeon’s Post 230 will host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26 at the Sacred Heart Family Center located on S. Glendale St. in Hallettsville.The organizations will...

Sacred Heart Spring Parish Picnic Sunday

The annual Sacred Heart Parish Spring picnic is Sunday, with all activities taking place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional meal consisting of country fried chicken, stew, homemade cornbread dressing with all the trimmings will be served in the hall as well as...

Monday morning accident in front of Hoffer’s Drive In

A two vehicle accident in front of Hoffer’s Drive In on Monday morning sent two individuals to the hospital with minor injuries.According to a report from the Hallettsville Police Department, the accident took place around 7:55 a.m. on Monday in the 100 block of W. Fairwinds.The report said a gray...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

A traffic stop early Monday morning resulted in the driver arrested for the possession of drugs as well as an unlawful carrying of a weapon.According to a Hallettsville Police Department Facebook post, the a HPD officer conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Fairwinds St. around 1:31 a.m. for...

Twenty-two graduate at Sacred Heart Catholic HS

Sacred Heart Catholic High School held its graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon, May 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville with 22 seniors receiving their diplomas.The top graduates were recognized with Brianna Clark named valedictorian, Marcus Seger, salutatorian, and Laura Varela,...