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After the Civil War ended, folks in Texas and throughout the South underwent a phase in time known as "Reconstruction."During this period, the states that had previously been part of the Confederacy were now subject to military rule as well as occupation by Union troops. Citizens of Gonzales, and…
The Moulton Police Department has been making some strides on the construction of their new building.At a special called City Council meeting mid-June, the council awarded a bid to Robert Supak out of Supak Construction in La Grange.“The bid came in at around $748,000 and he was awarded the bid,”…
The DeWitt County Emergency Management Coordinator’s quarterly report showed responses to numerous emergencies as well as advancing disaster preparedness, training and public outreach during the AprilJune reporting period.“April through June was easy going,” DeWitt County Emergency Management…
A newly adopted Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Yoakum City Council is now available for the public to view. This plan involves goals toward improvements to the downtown area as well as other initiatives. The newly adopted comprehensive plan is a living document and could change as time goes…
Murray Montgomery
Murray Montgomery captured first place in Column Writing in an annual contest sponsored by the Texas Press Association.Competing against journalists from similarly sized newspapers across Texas, Montgomery was recognized for a collection of columns published throughout 2025 that showcased his…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has showcased plenty of familiar family names, but one of the tournament’s most fascinating storylines is that several sets of brothers are competing for different national teams.It is a striking reminder of how soccer has become increasingly global, with migration, dual…
Slow-moving thunderstorms visited the city and county setting the stage for flooding rainfall totaling 5.18 inches on the fifth and 2.40 inches on the 15th.June rang up a 9.12 inch total, with rain falling on 14 days. The amount was the heaviest since 21.24 inches fell in August 2017 during…
The Emotions held a historic anniversary performance at the Spoetzl Brewery Fourth of July weekend. They are celebrating 50 years as a band. It is a nostalgic moment as the band’s first performance was also on Fourth of July in 1976 at the Shiner KC Hall. Pictured (at top) is Mark Hybner with the band. Pictured at the bottom are both old and new members of The Emotions. The Emotions have had as many as 11 members in the band at one time. At the Brewery, five of the original seven members were in attendance.
The Emotions celebrated a major 50-year anniversary milestone this past Fourth of July weekend performing at Spoetzl Brewery to mark this historic occasion.Since 1976, The Emotions have been entertaining audiences with high-energy performances featuring a crowd-pleasing blend of pop, classic and…
Several criminal cases were resolved during a July 6 session of Lavaca County District Court. Judge William D. Old III presided over a trial announcement docket.According to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office, five cases were set on the trial docket. One drug possession case was resolved through a…
The annual Moravia Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church picnic is set for Sunday, July 19 with all activities to be held on the parish picnic grounds in Moravia.The picnic will start with a celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. and will be followed by the serving of the picnic dinner beginning at 11 a.m…
