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Miracle Over Yoakum: The 1951 B-29 Bomber Crash
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By Murray Montgomery
Friday, August 28, 2026
Shannon DeForest
Growing up on a farm in Goliad as a young boy and teenager, Shannon DeForest developed a strong 4-H background and a love for forage and raising cattle.That love for agriculture inspired him to attend one of the top agricultural schools in the state, Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where…
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By Murray MontgomeryIt was a cold morning, by Texas standards, on November 30, 1951. The temperature was about 50 degrees with drizzling rain as most folks in Yoakum were sleeping. However, that sleep abruptly ended sometime after midnight when a loud, booming sound nearly shook them from their…
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.By a unanimous vote of the board, it set the rate at $0.874262 cents per $100 valuation, which includes a maintenance and operation (M&O) rate of $0…
LISA BERCKENHOFF
Following a comprehensive superintendent search led by Dr. Darrell Floyd of Geneva Jones and Associates, PLLC, the Vy sehrad Independent School District (VISD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Lisa Berckenhoff has been named the Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of…
Leonard Peters
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Columbus attorney and municipal judge Leonard Peters to serve as judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court. That served Colorado and Lavaca counties.Peters’ appointment will become effective Sept. 1. He will serve through Dec. 31, 2028, or until a successor is…
The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday, Sept. 6 with all activi ties held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional picnic dinner consisting of country fried chicken, stew, home made corn bread dressing with all the trimmings will be served for those…
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.The court voted 4-0 unanimously by show of hands with commissioner Wayne Faircloth not present for the vote.Last week, Ulcak was named as the Lavaca County…
Travis Bingham
Last week, the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated the value of strong law enforcement partnerships by capturing two wanted sex offenders from the county.On Thursday, Aug. 20 in two separate operations, authorities were able to lo cate and arrested Andrew Clinton King and Travis Bingham.…
Hallettsville swept Wharton 25-6, 25-13, 25-16 in its home opener here Tuesday, Aug. 18.The Lady Tigers did not offer must resistance in the match.Jans Henke led the victory with 14 kills and Christine Felcman had 10 and Caitlynn Halata served 5 aces.First SetDespite 4 service errors, the Lady…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton
ROCKDALE – The Lady Brahmas ruled the roost in the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend. The LB (10-5) went through the tournament without losing a set.The Lady Brahma defeated Milano in the finals 25-19, 25-14 Saturday.Christine Felcman had 10 kills in 14 at tempts and Heidi Grahmann 27 assists.…
The young Sacred Heart Indianettes played in the Schulenburg Tournament Thursday thru Saturday and salvaged one victory while letting some slip away in a very tough field.SH (1-8) lost to Marion Saturday afternoon 25-15, 26-24, 10-25.First setMarion won the first set 25-15 and led 16-8 after the…
Leonard Peters
Peters appointed to new judicial court
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Columbus attorney and municipal judge Leonard Peters to serve as...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt
Ulcak tabbed to fulfill unexpired JP 2 post
Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Shannon DeForest
DeForest retires from extension agent post
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Growing up on a farm in Goliad as a young boy and teenager, Shannon DeForest developed a strong 4-H background and a love for forage and raising cattle.
News
HISD board sets tax rate
Jimmy Appelt
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
LISA BERCKENHOFF
VISD names Berkenhoff as lone finalist for superintendent
News Staff
Following a comprehensive superintendent search led by Dr.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
SH Parish Fall picnic set Sept. 6
Jimmy Appelt
The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday, Sept.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Sports
Lady Brahmas sweep Wharton
Chuck Grafe
Hallettsville swept Wharton 25-6, 25-13, 25-16 in its home opener here Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton
Lady Brahmas rule Rockdale
Chuck Grafe
ROCKDALE – The Lady Brahmas ruled the roost in the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
'Nettes in S'burg
Chuck Grafe
The young Sacred Heart Indianettes played in the Schulenburg Tournament Thursday thru Saturday and...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
lifestyle
Adobe stock photo – AI generated
Close encounters of the possum kind
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this many years ago while living in...
Friday, August 21, 2026
U.S. Army Center of Military History photo
The Continental Army: America's First Line of Defense
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, August 14, 2026
Local artists, Roy and Blanche Cavaretta and Michael Moore placed at the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival that took placetwo weeks ago in in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Cavarettas won best of show, while Roy also won first place in mixed media for one of his gourd entries. Michael Moore brought home a second place finish for a fused glass entry. From left are Roy Cavaretta and Michael Moore. Blanche Cavaretta is absent from the photo. Photo provided by Michael Moore
Local artists places at NM art festival
Jimmy Appelt
Two local Hallettsville artists entered exhibits in the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival in...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Obituaries
Louis A. Berger Jr.
Louis A. Berger Jr.
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Louis Alvin Berger, Jr.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Bernice Kohl
Bernice Kohl
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Bernice Kohl, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Temple, Texas.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Carl Allen Cox
Carl Allen Cox
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Allen Cox, 68, of Dublin, Texas.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rivera
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Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
