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Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 13 selected its school-wide K through 2nd grade poster winners from Shiner Catholic School, who include from left Annabelle Montemayor (1st), Arisa Lekgegaj (2nd) and Haydee Gonzalez (3rd). Montemayor’s and Lekgegaj’s posters placed second and third at district in the K thru 2nd grade division.

Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 13 selected its school-wide K through 2nd grade poster winners from Shiner Catholic School, who include from left Annabelle Montemayor (1st), Arisa Lekgegaj (2nd) and Haydee Gonzalez (3rd). Montemayor’s and Lekgegaj’s posters placed second and third at district in the K thru 2nd grade division.

LSWCD contest winners from Shiner Schools

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Thomas Flowers Jr.

Thomas Flowers Jr.

Shiner PD taps Texas EquuSearch to assist with cold case investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Shiner police recently brought in a renowned group of search volunteers to see if they couldn’t unearth any new leads in the local police department’s search for a man who went missing around Shiner more than two decades ago.Shiner resident Thomas Flowers Jr. was just 31 when he was last seen...

Yoakum airport undergoes renovations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Yoakum Municipal Airport is undergoing some renovations.“The Texas Department of Transportation does an annual evaluation of airports,” Mayor Carl O’ Neill said. “The evaluation last year showed that we need to do some repair work out there. There will be rehabilitations.

YEDC considers Texas Independence Trail membership

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the possibility of renewing Yoakum’s membership in the Texas Independence Trail at the April 15 meeting.The Texas Independence Trail is a regional program that promotes heritage tourism and drives economic development through historical...

LHD board receives report on STRAC

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting hearing a report regarding the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC).Regional Hospital Preparedness Coordinator with STRAC, Holly Smith, displayed a power point presentation explaining the working of the...

Early voting has started

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Early voting in this year’s Hallettsville City mayor’s election began this week.The City of Hallettsville is the only entity holding an election with a race between incumbent mayor Alice Jo Summers and challenger Gordon G. Clark.Eligible voters in the city of Hallettsville can vote early through...

Sheriff presents update of first 100 days

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
At last week’s April 14 Commissioners’ Court meeting, Lavaca County Sheriff Steven Greenwell presented an update on his first 100 days in office.Greenwell, whose duties as sheriff began in January, highlighted the progress of his administration and focused on four areas including the LCSO staff,...
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Pope Francis succumbs to illness

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, passed away this past Monday after battling health issues that led to him having a stroke and heart failure.Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936 and was elected the 266th pope on March 13, 2013.He was the first pope elected...

It’s time to resin up the bow

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Fiddlers from around the state will resin up the bow this weekend as they compete in the 54th annual Fiddlers Frolics that will take place at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall.In addition, organizers of the event have lined up a vast amount of musical talent to entertain those attending as...
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