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93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Wednesday, Jan. 29

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 93rd Annual Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture/Visitors Center Membership and Awards Banquet will take place next Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the KC Hall in Hallettsville.The banquet will include an evening of socializing, networking, and celebrating Hallettsville as well as a social...

62nd Annual HJLS begins Friday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 62nd annual Hallettsville Jr. Livestock Show will start Friday with all events taking place at the William and Alton Allen Exposition CenterHallettsville FFA advisor/sponsor, Heath Ressler released a schedule of the show that includes:Thursday, Jan. 23Scales will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. for...

January is Blood Donation Awareness Month

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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.
Pictured, front row, left to right, Peggy Messamore (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Hannah Harper (MMG), Gina Miller (MMG), Eric Bourquin (TXM) and Amanda Mraz (MMG); back row, left to right, Pat Hull (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Justin Fortune (MMG) and Toby Lalonde (MMG). Not pictured is Jason Miller (MMG).

Pictured, front row, left to right, Peggy Messamore (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Hannah Harper (MMG), Gina Miller (MMG), Eric Bourquin (TXM) and Amanda Mraz (MMG); back row, left to right, Pat Hull (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Justin Fortune (MMG) and Toby Lalonde (MMG). Not pictured is Jason Miller (MMG).

Miller Mechanical Group, LLC receives award

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Texas Mutual Insurance Company utilizes the ‘Work Safe, Texas’ Award Program to recognize policyholders whose commitment to employee safety sets them apart because the company has gone above and beyond to ensure their employees’ safety.
SISD school board members were recognized for “School Board Appreciation Month.” Pictured are, left to right, are board members Bucky Boehm, Jared Boedeker, Tommy Schuette, Julie Gamez, Superintendent Alex Remschel, board members Michelle Werner Mendel, Vice President Tim Kalich, and President Dan Stafford. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

SISD school board members were recognized for “School Board Appreciation Month.” Pictured are, left to right, are board members Bucky Boehm, Jared Boedeker, Tommy Schuette, Julie Gamez, Superintendent Alex Remschel, board members Michelle Werner Mendel, Vice President Tim Kalich, and President Dan Stafford. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

SISD calls for May election, gives construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Shiner Independent School District officially called for a May 3rd election at the Jan. 20 board meeting. Currently, those school board trustees up for re-election are Dr. Dan Stafford (Place 3), Bucky Boehm (Place 5) and Tim Kalich (Place 6).
Students from Shiner Catholic Schools invite the community to join in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Carter M., Sam P., Tripp P., Theresa R., J.W. K., and Maddox M.; back row, left to right, Blaise B., Jhett W., Fallon B., Brinley B., Brynn P., Gemma I., and Emmy B.

Students from Shiner Catholic Schools invite the community to join in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Carter M., Sam P., Tripp P., Theresa R., J.W. K., and Maddox M.; back row, left to right, Blaise B., Jhett W., Fallon B., Brinley B., Brynn P., Gemma I., and Emmy B.

Catholic Schools Week January 26-January 31

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Shiner Catholic School will join in the National Celebration of Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, January 26 through January 31.Catholic Schools Week will commence with Mass on Sunday, January 26.
Pictured here in his earlier days of law enforcement, Joseph Nieto was 86 when he passed.

Pictured here in his earlier days of law enforcement, Joseph Nieto was 86 when he passed.

Former Lavaca County Constable passes away

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Former Lavaca County Constable, Joseph C. Nieto, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22 leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to both Lavaca County and the City of Moulton.Joseph Nieto was 86 when he passed and he served with pride as Constable of Lavaca County Precinct 2 for nearly 38 years before...
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Moulton Woman Arrested

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
In a press release dated Jan. 9, 2025, Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Esmeralda Valderas, 41, of Moulton, was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit.The arrest occurred Jan. 8 after officers tried...
Pictured in the front row from left to right are Amanda Fling, President Glen Kusak, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Gary Colman, Rodney Svec, and Terry Boening. Not pictured is Donnetta Sherrer. For more information about honoring School Board trustees during School Board Recognition Month, see page 6. YHT Staff photo.

Pictured in the front row from left to right are Amanda Fling, President Glen Kusak, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Gary Colman, Rodney Svec, and Terry Boening. Not pictured is Donnetta Sherrer. For more information about honoring School Board trustees during School Board Recognition Month, see page 6. YHT Staff photo.

School Board Recognition Month

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
City of Yoakum Mayor Pro-Tem Tanya Wenzel and City Council Member Mitchell Franz recognized the Yoakum ISD School Board members with a proclamation making January School Board Recognition Month.“January is school board recognition month,” Franz said.

DeWitt Commissioners receive STEAR information

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
DeWitt County Commissioners received information about the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) at the Jan. 13 meeting.“The STEAR program is free,” Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Jordan Jr. said. “It’s an assistance registry.
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