Newspaper subscription rates to increase Aug. 1
Jimmy Appelt
Beginning on Aug.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.The event took place at the George…
Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1925 in Nuevo Laredo to the late Gregorio and Genoveva (Garcia) Rosas.Sylvia married Joe Rivera January 22, 1955 and became the best wife and mother to…
Billy Wayne Long
Billy Wayne Long, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 9, 1948 in Yoakum. He was raised and attended school in Shiner. He had 10 brothers and sisters whom he loved dearly.He was a hard working, hard loving cowboy at heart who loved old…
Noah Smithwick at age 91 – Wikipedia photo
Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterSometimes I think being a student of Texas history is a curse. Why? Because it makes it very hard for me to enjoy made-for-TV movies. This history "curse" is an extreme desire to see historical events portrayed with some accuracy, even within a fictional…
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One year after catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River claimed more than 100 lives, Central and South Texas are once again grappling with deadly floodwaters as heavy rains triggered flash flood emergencies, evacuations and water rescues across multiple counties this month.Gov. Greg Abbott…
Lavaca County residents may expect temporary changes at the county courthouse over the next several months as restoration and maintenance projects get underway.In a Facebook post, County Judge Keith Mudd said the courthouse’s exterior door and entrance restoration project has already begun.“Our…
EVANS
A Lavaca County defendant who committed a second theft shortly after being released from jail was sentenced Monday to five years in prison in district court.According to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office, Charles Evans was sentenced by Judge William D. Old III after pleading to theft. Prosecutors…
Two citizens spoke out to the Hallettsville city council regarding property damage due to stormwater infiltration in their house at the July 20 meeting.This incident occurred on June 5 to Benjamin and Melissa Leita.“This has been stressful,” Benjamin Leita said. “Stormwater caused the whole duplex…
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Tuesday, July 14 and approved the county’s guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatement in a reinvesting zone creating in Lavaca County.At previous meeting Judge Keith Mudd said the Lavaca County guidelines and criteria for…
Beginning on Aug. 1, the subscription rate for the Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, Shiner Gazette, Moulton Eagle, Yoakum Herald-Times and the Luling Newsboy will be increasing in cost.Due to the rising cost of postage for mailing periodicals going up 7% starting this week as well as newspaper…
Lavaca County’s Office of Emergency Management is keeping a watchful eye on the Gulf as Tropical Storm Bertha’s path is being projected to impact the area.As of Monday, July 20, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center believe Bertha has taken a more southern track to the west across the Gulf…
Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.
Locals win in Kolache Klassic
Chuck Grafe
Local golfers finished in the money at the 50th Annual Kolache Klassic at Municipal Golf Course...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Outfielder Dawn Bishop makes an out during one of Shiner Junior All-Star team’s Southwest Regional games in Albuquerque. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.
Local youth sports: Shiner Juniors go unbeaten in round-robin play
News Staff
The Shiner Junior softball team went 4-0 in round-robin play Saturday through Monday in the...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny
Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.
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Floods return to Texas
News Staff
One year after catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River claimed more than 100 lives, Central...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
County Courthouse to undergo restoration
News Staff
Lavaca County residents may expect temporary changes at the county courthouse over the next several...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
EVANS
Defendant sent to prison for multiple thefts
News Staff
A Lavaca County defendant who committed a second theft shortly after being released from jail was...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sports
Local sports: Summer tennis camp July 28-30
News Staff
Shiner Tennis Association will offer a summer tennis camp Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-30 at Green...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Grades 3-6. Photo courtesy of Desiree Nitsch
Shiner volleyball: Shiner volleyball camp trains future Lady Comanche spikers
News Staff
The Shiner Lady Comanches Volleyball Program hosted its annual volleyball camp on May 26-27 for...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Brooke Cerny
St. Paul cross country, track and field: Cerny sees cross-country, track action in 25-26
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Shiner St.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
lifestyle
Noah Smithwick at age 91 – Wikipedia photo
Real Texas History is Better Than Fiction
Murray Montgomery
Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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A-No. 1: From Hallettsville Rails to Hollywood Screen
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 17, 2026
Union Soldier - Library of Congress
Garrisons and Gunfire: The Violent Reconstruction Days of South-Central Texas
Murray Montgomery
After the Civil War ended, folks in Texas and throughout the South underwent a phase in time known...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Obituaries
Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rivera
News Staff
Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Billy Wayne Long
Billy Wayne Long
News Staff
Billy Wayne Long, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Edwin J. Herman
Edwin J. Herman
News Staff
Edwin John Herman, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Lois Pilat Dierschke
Lois Pilat Dierschke
News Staff
Lois Pilat Dierschke, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
