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Shiner VFD oyster supper held, service pins awarded

Members of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department were awarded their service pins at the annual oyster supper held on Friday, January 24. The 2025 recipients were recognized for years of service that ranged from five years of service on up to 35 years of continuous service.

City Council receives request from Yoakum Garden Club

The City of Yoakum heard a request from the Yoakum Garden Club about potentially having a community garden within city limits at the Jan. 14 meeting.“We would like to establish a community garden within the city limits on city property,” Yoakum Garden Club representative Cynthia Mucala said.

LHD board to seek renovation/expansion bids

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening and approved presentations for expansion and renovations, and to seek bids for the Physical Therapy/Wellness Center as well as various other areas in Lavaca Medical Center.Polkinghorn Group Architects, Inc....

January is “Blood Donation Awareness Month"

January is “Blood Donation Awareness Month” and it serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing need for donations.According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.

The Silver Jubilee Ball, Saturday, Feb. 1

The Annual Sacred Heart Extravaganza will take place Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall.This year’s title for the extravaganza is The Silver Jubilee Ball.All activities will begin at 6 p.m. with Hors D’oeuvres and a social taking place until 7:30 p.m.Following the...

Wildgame supper Saturday

The annual Wild Game Supper, Big Gun and Kawasaki Mule with 12-foot trailer drawing is set to take place Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.All foods to be served at the supper will be marinated and prepared by head cooks Robert (Bub) Henke, Too Tall Bludau, Marty Bludau and...

Hallet Oak Foundation demos new mower for Lavaca River access trail

The Hallet Oak Foundation’s Friends of Lavaca River group hosted a demonstration for a mower they’re interested in using.The mower is a Ventrac Tractor and is used for uneven terrain and steep slopes.The Hallet Oak Foundation is fundraising to purchase this mower as part of their civic...

Jr. High project brings change in student dropoff/pick-up

Starting this week, the construction project planned for the Hallettsville Junior High campus will begin as Weaver and Jacobs Constructors has fenced off the area on the west side of the campus.The project, which is a result of the $9.3 million bond passed by district voters last May, involves the...

Houston duo captures State Domino title

The 73rd annual Texas State Domino Tournament ended around 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening and after all the shuffling and domino playing came to a close, Walter Patterson III and Marcus Ford, both of Houston defeated the team of Richard Victory of Carmine and Terry Victory of Baytown to claim the...

Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 26 - 31

Sacred Heart Catholic School will be celebrating 143 years of faith-filled Catholic education next week as it hosts Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26 – 31.Using the theme United in Faith and Community, it highlights the school’s focus on faith development, academic excellence and dedication to the...