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Board approves construction manager for Jr. High bond improvements

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in its regular monthly meeting Monday evening and approved Weaver and Jacobs Constructors Inc. of Cuero to serve as the construction manager at risk for the Junior High Bond improvement project.Board president Brian Smith said the Grading Selection...

Trump wins presidency

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, November 15, 2024
Heading into Tuesday’s presidential/vice-presidential election, pollsters and news pundits predicted the U.S. president’s race to be razor thin with the winning candidate needing 270 electoral votes.It was also predicted there were seven key battleground states, including Georgia, Pennsylvania,...
Shiner Junior Livestock would like to thank Baytex Energy Corporation for being a sponsor and for their generous contribution to the local youth of our community. Pictured, left to right, are SJLS Board Members, Ryan Sevcik, Michael Machart, Baytex Energy corporation Representative, Justin Cowan, SJLS Board Members, Max Moore, Greg Brown and Alan Migl.

Shiner Junior Livestock would like to thank Baytex Energy Corporation for being a sponsor and for their generous contribution to the local youth of our community. Pictured, left to right, are SJLS Board Members, Ryan Sevcik, Michael Machart, Baytex Energy corporation Representative, Justin Cowan, SJLS Board Members, Max Moore, Greg Brown and Alan Migl.

Shiner Junior Livestock Show next Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Next Saturday, November 23, the Shiner Junior Livestock Show will be holding its 12th annual Livestock Show at the Arthur Kaspar Pavilion. 39 exhibitors will be showing steers, swine, lambs, goats, rabbits, and broilers. The day will kick off at 7 a.m.with check-in of all animals.
Parishioners and volunteers are shown filling and rolling up strudels.

Parishioners and volunteers are shown filling and rolling up strudels.

A tasty tradition continues.....

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Parishioners and friends of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner gathered on Saturday, November 9 for the 37th annual Strudel Bake. A grand total of 952 strudels were rolled out one by one and completed in a record time of five hours.

Veterans Day events in Moulton area

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
There are a couple of Veterans Day events happening around Moulton.On Sunday, Nov. 10, there will be a Veterans Day service in Praha at the cemetery near the church there.
Robert Nieto, right, is the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He is pictured with Brigadier General Jose David Riveria. Photo submitted by Robert Nieto

Robert Nieto, right, is the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He is pictured with Brigadier General Jose David Riveria. Photo submitted by Robert Nieto

Moulton welcomes Robert Nieto as new American Legion Commander

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A local veteran, Robert Nieto, was named as the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He’s been the new commander for several months now“We’re a small group, we have less than 50 members,” Nieto said. “I’ve been doing a lot of recruiting and trying to get some younger ones in.

Local schools to hold Veterans Day events

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Several school districts in the area are preparing for Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.The Yoakum Junior High School will be having a Veterans Day program the morning of Veterans Day.“We are planning on a having a presentation,” Yoakum Junior High Principal Gabe Adamek said.
Larry Kupka. YHT Staff photo.

Larry Kupka. YHT Staff photo.

Local man reminds others of the importance of Veterans Day

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Veterans Day is next Monday, and a local Vietnam Veteran, Larry Kupka, is a strong advocate for the importance of that day.“Veterans Day is a day that shows honor to folks that volunteered to serve their country,” Kupka said.
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