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By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterIt may not be as appealing as the Guadalupe or many rivers in the Texas Hill Country, but the old Navidad has a unique history that the others may not have. I mean, after all, how many rivers can claim that a “wild man” once roamed their banks…
The Yoakum Major League (11-12) All-Stars fought their way before losing to Hallettsville 9-1 in the finals of the District 31 East Zone Tournament June 17.Yoakum lost to Shiner in the opening round before winning against Gonzales, Lockhart before getting revenge with a victory against Shiner…
The wait is over. The 47th Annual Half Moon Holidays returns this weekend, July 3-4, as the Shiner Chamber of Commerce welcomes residents and visitors for two days of patriotic celebration, family fun, championship barbecue, live entertainment and community tradition in honor of America’s 250th…
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Moulton Jamboree beginning Saturday, July 25th for the public.“Jamboree 2026 will hold fast to the tradition of being a fun, family friendly event that’s low cost for anyone to attend,” Moulton Chamber President Anna Bartos said. “Our…
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors has approved funding assistance to a “significant private investment in downtown Yoakum” at a special called meeting late last month.This project application was submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Russell Goebel for…
The 138th annual St. John the Baptist Catholic Church picnic will take place Saturday, with activities occurring on the church’s grounds located at 7026 FM 957.A Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and a flag raising ceremony will follow at 10 a.m. to kick things off. All veterans are encouraged to…
One year after catastrophic flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country, communities across the state continue to remember the lives lost while honoring the resilience of those who survived.During the July 4, 2025, holiday weekend, torrential rainfall sent rivers and creeks surging beyond their…
A reoccurring fraud scheme has once again rose up and is targeting Lavaca County residents.The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office is warning citizens of scammers which will advise them that they have a warrant for their arrest. This type of fraud has been happening for several years according to…
With the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, some people in Lavaca County may be inclined to use fireworks to mark this special occasion.An order has been implemented in Lavaca County prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks in which no person may sell, detonate, ignite or any…
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The Vysehrad ISD Board of Trustees met Monday and voted to use Geneva Jones and Associates, PLLC to lead in the search for the district’s next superintendent.Working coeratively with the board, the firm has established a time- line - signed to identify and recruit highly qualified candidates to…
