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Brenna Scott valedictorian

Brenna Scott valedictorian

HHS commencement exercises Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Hallettsville High School will hold its 2025 Commencement Exercises Friday, May 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville Brahmas Memorial Stadium.In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the HHS Gymnasium.One hundred seniors are candidates for graduation and will hear...
Evy Johnson and Bryce Pohler

Evy Johnson and Bryce Pohler

Shiner OAP places 7th at State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Shiner OAP finished 7th place out of a possible 233 schools in Class 2A. “Considering we had 12 new Thespians join our group and only two of the 19 had ever been on stage for UIL OAP competition, this year has been an amazing run.
Father Jacob Mendoza is pictured with a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT 1000LE, which will be given away at this weekend’s picnic. Included is a Falcon 14 ft. single axle trailer, generously donated by Boehm Tractor Sales. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please call the church office or visit the church’s website, www.sscmshiner.org.

Father Jacob Mendoza is pictured with a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT 1000LE, which will be given away at this weekend’s picnic. Included is a Falcon 14 ft. single axle trailer, generously donated by Boehm Tractor Sales. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please call the church office or visit the church’s website, www.sscmshiner.org.

Sts Cyril and Methodius Parish Spring Picnic is Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The 39th Annual Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic is this Sunday, May 25 at the Knights of Columbus Park.The event will kick off at 8 a.m. with a country store selling canned and baked goods as well as kolaches and pigs-in-the-blanket.
Pictured is the Spoetzl Brewery’s new cocktail bar and lounge. The brewery recently put up new roof trusses on the building. Photo by Tom Fiorenzi.

Pictured is the Spoetzl Brewery’s new cocktail bar and lounge. The brewery recently put up new roof trusses on the building. Photo by Tom Fiorenzi.

Brewery gives update on new cocktail bar and lounge

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Spoetzl Brewery has been making some headway on their brand-new cocktail bar and lounge. “We just recently completed all the roof trusses,” Brewery and Distillery Operations Director Tom Fiorenzi said. “The project is ongoing.
Valedictorian Callie Chrismon

Valedictorian Callie Chrismon

Chrismon, Sevcik, Knesek take top honors

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Shiner High School Class of 2025 will graduate Friday, May 23 at Comanche Stadium.Callie Chrismon has been named Shiner High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian.  Callie Chrismon is the daughter of Cody and Jennie Chrismon.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office photo

Fayette County Sheriff's Office photo

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Traffic stop near Flatonia leads to the discovery of 12 undocumented aliens hiding inside hay bales

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterFayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek,  in a press release Tuesday, May 20, reported that a traffic stop by one of his deputies led to a major human smuggling discovery.Sergeant Thumann with the Fayette County Drug Interaction Unit stopped a white Ford F-250 around...
Yoakum Hospital CEO Tiffany Hintze spoke in Shiner to prominent members of the community about the State of the Hospital.

Yoakum Hospital CEO Tiffany Hintze spoke in Shiner to prominent members of the community about the State of the Hospital.

YCH hosts Hospital Luncheon

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) invited prominent members of Lavaca County and hosted a luncheon.

DeWitt Commissioners rescind burn ban

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court has ordered to rescind the burn ban at the May 12 meeting.“It looks like we have had a significant amount of rain lately,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.
Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Students recognized at YISD Board meeting, resignations and retirees announced

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting May 12 for both art and track.Taylor Velek was recognized for her submission in an art contest. Her artwork, titled “Ranch Hands” qualified for state competition. There were 2,359 artworks judged.
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