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The month of March is National Athletic Training month and Hallettsville ISD athletic trainer, Shannon Flores, was recognized at the Monday, March 10 HISD Board of Trustees meeting. From left are HISD athletic director/head football coach Levi Montgomery, Flores, and HHS principal Mason Briscoe. Photo by Trina Patek

The month of March is National Athletic Training month and Hallettsville ISD athletic trainer, Shannon Flores, was recognized at the Monday, March 10 HISD Board of Trustees meeting. From left are HISD athletic director/head football coach Levi Montgomery, Flores, and HHS principal Mason Briscoe. Photo by Trina Patek

Flores recognized during National Athletic Training month

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Hallettsville High School athletic trainer, Shannon Flores, was recognized Monday evening, March 10 at the HISD Board of Trustee meeting.

Burn ban declared for the county

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 20, 2025
As of Tuesday morning, March 18, County Judge Keith Mudd, through an executive order, has declared a burn ban for Lavaca County.According to the order, Lavaca County has experienced dry weather conditions which has created a potential for hazardous wildfires.The county has been averaging over 500...

Pro-life crowd still awaiting its time on the city agenda

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Hallettsville city council once again faced packed chambers Monday night for the second month in a row as supporters of the “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” movement from both near and far arose to speak on the subject.But rather than the usual rhetoric about when life begins, how we must provide a...

Whataburger receives receives outdoor dining tables

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Whataburger franchise, located adjacent to Morton’s Drive In on N. Texana St. in Hallettsville, decided to utilize the covered open pavilion located to the south of the establishment.“We were trying to figure out what to do with the pavilion,” Whataburger field brand marketer Curt Harbers said.
District 30 state representative A.J. Louderback displays plaque presented to him at the Lavaca County Day at the Capitol from the county

District 30 state representative A.J. Louderback displays plaque presented to him at the Lavaca County Day at the Capitol from the county

Lavaca Count Lavaca County Goes To Austin

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
AUSTIN—Education, power security, water availability and crime were heavy on people’s minds as they made their way up the steps to the Capitol Monday for Lavaca County Day.But as State Rep. Andy Louderback and State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst both alluded to with the 30 or so local constituents who met...
A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured from left to right are members of the Auditor's Office Melissa Terry, County Auditor Neomi Williams, Candy Frady, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cindy Maurer, and Michael Dietzel.

A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured from left to right are members of the Auditor's Office Melissa Terry, County Auditor Neomi Williams, Candy Frady, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cindy Maurer, and Michael Dietzel.

Commissioners present Certificate of Achievement to DeWitt County auditor at March 10 meeting

News Staff
Friday, March 14, 2025
A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting March 10.“The work that is done by Neomi is phenomenal,” DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen said.
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44th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest, March 21-23

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The 44th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest is set for March 21-23 with all festivities scheduled at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.A weekend filled with Polka music and good food will take place during the event will also include the 7th annual induction into the South Texas...
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