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Nursing home vets celebrate

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
To honor our nation’s 250th birthday, Lavaca Memorial VFW Post 6382 and Auxiliary provided area nursing home vets with hats and t-shirts to celebrate the event.Celebrating the event on Friday, July 3, the organization presented gift bags to veteran residents who reside at Steven’s Nursing and Rehab...
Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch

Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch

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Fishing trip brings enjoyment to war heroes

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Each year our country recognizes our fallen veterans on Memorial Day and in November honor all veterans who have ever worn an Armed Forces uniform.However, there are also events held to recognize the more recent heroes of wars involving the United States.These hero soldiers fought in the Gulf War,...

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Veterans Appreciation Day: April 18

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, April 10, 2026
The 22nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day (VAD) will take place Saturday, April 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Doors will open at 11 a.m. with a program scheduled at noon followed by the meal catered by Peter’s BBQ.The program’s ceremony will honor the service of veterans and...

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Veterans saluted under the Texas sky

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Each November, when the evening skies glow gold with the first autumn light, Don Williams opens the gates of his ranch to welcome home a special group of guests, America’s veterans.What began as a small gathering among friends has grown into an annual tradition filled with laughter, remembrance,...

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MISD to host Veterans Day event

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Moulton Independent School District will be hosting a Veterans Day event next week.On next Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., there will be a program for Veterans at Moulton ISD in the school gymnasium.
Pictured on the left is Larry Kupka serving in Vietnam.

Pictured on the left is Larry Kupka serving in Vietnam.

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Yoakum Vietnam veteran revisits the time he served

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
A Yoakum Vietnam Veteran recently took a blast from the past and visited places that he had served in Vietnam.Larry Kupka went on a trip to Vietnam with his son, Jason and Jason's wife Sarah. " I did multiple tours to Vietnam from February 1968 to April 1970," Kupka said.

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Veterans Day ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Yoakum Junior High School (YJHS) is inviting all veterans, families, and community members to join them in honoring our nation’s heroes at their Veteran’s Day Program at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Yoakum Junior High School Gymnasium.Guests are asked to call YJHS at 361-293-3111 by Nov. 7 to obtain...

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Veterans Day programs planned

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11 and area schools as well as the two nursing and rehab centers in Hallettsville will be hosting events to honor the veterans.Nursing and Rehab CentersHallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center and Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will host a Veterans Day program...

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Honoring Our Veterans, One Cap at a Time

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
It’s hard not to notice the men and women in our community proudly wearing caps adorned with emblems and patches from the armed forces. These caps are more than just accessories. They are symbols of service, sacrifice, and identity.Each cap tells a story.
Color guard members of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 conduct a 21-gun salute to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Sacred Heart Family Center this past Monday. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Color guard members of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 conduct a 21-gun salute to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Sacred Heart Family Center this past Monday. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Local veterans organizations host Memorial Day ceremonies

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with retired U.S. Air Force Captain and Lavaca County attorney James Reeves serving as the featured...
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