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SISD Superintendent Alex Remschel announces resignation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Shiner Independent School District has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Alex Remschel. “I have been in education for 31 years and have been blessed to serve as Superintendent of Shiner ISD for the last six years,” Remschel said.

Citizens are invited to Lavaca County Day

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Folks can have an opportunity to go to the Texas Capitol in Austin and meet with legislators and staffThis event will be on March 17 and all members, whether citizens or elected officials, are encouraged to attend.“This is Lavaca County Day at the Capitol,” Coordinator Paul Yamarick said.

Council approves several grants

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Moulton City Council approved several grants at the Feb. 11 meeting.The first grant was toward a project change to the Regional Mitigation Program application.“We had applied for this grant and were awarded this grant,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.

Yoakum ISD celebrates Texas Public Schools Week

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) will honor Texas Public Schools Week, March 3-7.“Public schools across the state are committed to laying the groundwork for a quality education,” said Tom Kelley, YISD Superintendent.“YISD provides a solid foundation beginning with the dedicated efforts of...

YEDC discuss new website, grant

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Discussion was had on the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation’s (YEDC) new website and grant incentives at the Feb. 18 board meeting.“They are making some progress there, but I’m looking for higher resolution photos for our website,” YEDC Executive Director Genora Young said.The board discussed...
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation designating the first week of March as DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week. Pictured from left to right are Commissioners James Kaiser, James Pilchiek, Cuero Livestock Show President Greg Gossett, Cuero Livestock Show Homemaking Coordinator Denise Goebel, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cuero Livestock Show Secretary Anthony Netardus, and Commissioners Ryan Varela and Brian Carson. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation designating the first week of March as DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week. Pictured from left to right are Commissioners James Kaiser, James Pilchiek, Cuero Livestock Show President Greg Gossett, Cuero Livestock Show Homemaking Coordinator Denise Goebel, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cuero Livestock Show Secretary Anthony Netardus, and Commissioners Ryan Varela and Brian Carson. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

DeWitt Commissioners presents proclamation Youth Livestock Show Week

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation designating the first week in March as DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week at the Feb. 24 meeting.“FFA and 4-H members from throughout DeWitt County participate in the Cuero Livestock Show and they build leadership skills and responsibilities...

Council takes action on local blight issue

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Hallettsville council members officially gave notice last week to the owners of one of the newspaper’s neighbors, giving them 30 days to clean up the place or the city would.That decision came after the city held a public hearing on the property, located at 514 W. Fairwinds here in Hallettsville,...

Annual 42 domino tourney set for March 7-8

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The annual 42 State Championship Domino Tournament will take place Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Warm-up games are scheduled for Friday night.
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LMC named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in America

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Lavaca Medical Center has been named as one of the Top Critical Hospitals in the United States.Steve Bowen, LMC administrator said the ranking came from the Chartis Center for Rural Health.Chartis, who is a leading advisory firm across the country, revealed the announcement recently and LMC was...
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