Shannon DeForest

Shannon DeForest

DeForest retires from extension agent post

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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…

Miscellaneous sports: Harris picks for week 2

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Shiner by 17 over Orange GroveYoakum by 25 over IndustrialWallis Brazos by 3 over HallettsvilleThrall by 28 over LulingEl Campo by 14 over GonzalesLa Vernia vs Cuero (Pick ‘Em)Refugio by 24 over SchulenburgBoling by 21 over GanadoFlatonia by 15 over LouiseWeimar by 6 over StockdaleColumbus by 31…
Larry Valis

Larry Valis

Larry Valis

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Larry Valis, 59, of Shiner, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family.He was born on December 27, 1966, in Shiner, to Frank Valis Sr. and Myrtle Jones.Larry attended Shiner High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Following graduation, he…
Ann Winslow Young

Ann Winslow Young

Ann Winslow Young

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Ann Winslow Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, card player, bargain hunter, prankster, and enthusiastic socializer, lived 89 years with a wonderful combination of warmth, generosity, curiosity, and just enough mischief to keep everyone around her on their toes…
Charlene Oehl

Charlene Oehl

Charlene Oehl

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Charlene Marie Oehl, 82, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1944, in Ganado, to Joseph and Julie (Supak) Svoboda. She attended Assumption Catholic School, Ganado High School, and Wharton County Junior College.  Then she decided to take classes…
B-29 Wikipedia photo

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Miracle Over Yoakum: The 1951 B-29 Bomber Crash

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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…

HISD board sets tax rate

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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

LISA BERCKENHOFF

VISD names Berkenhoff as lone finalist for superintendent

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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

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 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…

SH Parish Fall picnic set Sept. 6

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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

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

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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…
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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

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

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Ulcak tabbed to fulfill unexpired JP 2 post

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as...
Shannon DeForest

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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.

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HISD board sets tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the...
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Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

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Lady Brahmas rule Rockdale

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
ROCKDALE – The Lady Brahmas ruled the roost in the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend.
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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, 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

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Local artists places at NM art festival

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two local Hallettsville artists entered exhibits in the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival in...
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Larry Valis

Larry Valis

Larry Valis

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Larry Valis, 59, of Shiner, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his...
Ann Winslow Young

Ann Winslow Young

Ann Winslow Young

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Ann Winslow Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, card player,...
Charlene Oehl

Charlene Oehl

Charlene Oehl

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Charlene Marie Oehl, 82, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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