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Court accepts Furrh resignation

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept the resignation of Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh.Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker was named interim emergency medical service director.Prior to accepting the resignation letter from…

Quincy Jones gets away from a Boling defensive back during his 35-yard touchdown catch near the end of the second quarter (Photos by Lori Raabe).

Shiner football: Comanches defense makes 4Q stops to give Tribe 28-14 win over Boling

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

With just over five minutes left in the game and trailing 20-14, the Boling Bulldogs elected a fourth-down conversion attempt at their own 42.With the ‘Dogs just needing three yards to keep the drive alive, the Comanche defense limited Boling running back Cash Smith to a 1-yard gain and then took…

Jimmy Welfel Sr.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Jimmy Joseph Welfel, Sr., 87, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1939, in the Charlottenburg and Oak Grove area to Adolph and Petronila Tousek Welfel. Jimmy’s father passed away when he was only six years old, and from an early age, he…

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Surviving Hell: One Veteran's Journey Through the Death March

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Friday, September 18, 2026

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERYThere is an old saying I have heard all my life, and it is just as true today as it was years ago: "Freedom is not free." Should anyone be foolish enough to think our liberty comes without a heavy price, I invite them to consider the sacrifices made by Russell A. Grokett, Sr.…

Martin Goetz

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1944 to Henry E. and Ruby Goetz. Marty served his country in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed in Dover Delaware and did two Tours of Duty in Germany and Taiwan. Marty reached the rank…

Ira Smith

Ira Smith DVM

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away September 8, 2026.Born on May 6, 1942, Leon was the eldest son of Ishmael Leon Smith and Louise Hughes Smith.After growing up in LaPorte, Texas, and graduating from LaPorte High School, Leon went on to…

Joe Kalina

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.Joe was born on August 28, 1946, in Praha, to Alois J. and Lillie Stryk Kalina. He attended Praha School through the eighth grade and later graduated from Bishop Forest High School. Joe proudly served his country in…

LB drop opening district matches

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Lady Brahmas opened District 13-AAA play with two losses.The latest was a 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 loss to East Bernard Friday on the winners’ home court Friday.Digs - Caitlynn Halata 20, Heidi Grahmann 11, Morgan Felcman 8, Jans Henke 6, Landry Whitley 5.Kills - Christine Felcman 7 Jans Henke 7,…

Sacred Heart competes in Moulton XC Meet

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

MOULTON – Sacred Heart competed in the Moulton Cross Country Meet Saturday.The Indianettes varsity placed third in the Class 1A-2A division, The junior high girls were fifth and the junior high boys were ninth.SH varsity medalists were Caroline Lemonds, second place; Catherine Lemonds eighth place;…

Brahmas take 38-7 win over Bulldogs

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.Quarterback Will Halata led the victory with four touchdown passes, completing 13 of 17 for 204 yards.Tezmond Gutierrez was on the receiving end of two of the touchdown passes and caught six passes for 70 yards.Split end Gavyn…

Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.

Indianettes win final non-district tilt

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Sacred Heart collected a big win over Yoakum in its final non-district match here Tuesday, Sept. 8.The Indianettes (6 14) defeated the Lady Bulldogs 25-17, 14-25, 25-23, 25-19 and head coach Wanda Orsak said, “This was a good match for us, we really came out and competed well, but we still have…

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Surviving Hell: One Veteran's Journey Through the Death March

Murray Montgomery

Friday, September 18, 2026

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Brahmas take 38-7 win over Bulldogs

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.

Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner, St. Paul sports: action photos

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Shiner and St. Paul sports photos.

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Court accepts Furrh resignation

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Beware of scammers— YPD warns residents

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning local businesses and community members about a...

Pictured is the location of the new police department building for Moulton. An unveiling of the building will occur at National Night Out on Oct. 6. Photo by Clayton Kelley

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MPD updates on new building, unveiling to happen at National Night Out

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Moulton Police Department has been making some strides on their new building with an unveiling...

Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

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