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A-No. 1: From Hallettsville Rails to Hollywood Screen
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 17, 2026
HILL
Breaking News: There has been an update to this story in the following Press Release from the Lavaca County Attorney's Office: Update on Travis Hill. Today, the United States Marshals Service, Southern District of Texas, Victoria Division, began assisting local law enforcement in the…
The Moulton Independent School District student and employee handbook are now ready to view. The board discussed this at the July 8 meeting.One significant revision in the student handbook involves early graduation and participation in senior activities. Superintendent Clay Currier said at the…
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By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterI would imagine that we've all seen the graffiti that adorns many structures in this country. Most of it is just the work of folks who evidently have too much time on their hands and in my opinion, there isn't much of it that could be considered a…
Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.
A proclamation was made and ag students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District board meeting July 13.The students recognized for this proclamation was the Future Farmers of America Agriculture Clay Shooting Event for the State Level Participation. Under Coach Pat Frank, six…
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a couple of road closures at the July 13 meeting.The first road closure is a temporary closure on Ed Blackwell Rd. This is located just a little south from Yoakum and north of Cuero and will be closed for construction.“We are closing this road for…
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To honor our nation’s 250th birthday, Lavaca Memorial VFW Post 6382 and Auxiliary provided area nursing home vets with hats and t-shirts to celebrate the event.Celebrating the event on Friday, July 3, the organization presented gift bags to veteran residents who reside at Steven’s Nursing and Rehab…
Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch
Each year our country recognizes our fallen veterans on Memorial Day and in November honor all veterans who have ever worn an Armed Forces uniform.However, there are also events held to recognize the more recent heroes of wars involving the United States.These hero soldiers fought in the Gulf War,…
A four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90A in Gonzales County caused a 70-year-old Hallettsville man to be killed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).David Anthony Tobola was driving a 2014 Ford F-250 towing a 2002 Heil trailer eastbound on Highway 90A. The…
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The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday and approved playoff stadium rental agreements for the football, baseball, softball and gymnasium facilities.After hearing from HISD business manager Dustin Mayo, who presented comparisons of other stadium agreements in the…
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Sacred Heart is very excited to welcome our New Academic Advisor/ head Baseball Coach. Coach John Maley is joining our Sacred Heart Family and replacing Mark Noska who has stepped down after 18 great seasons at the helm.We hope to continue our program and with coach Maley’s knowledge of College…
Shiner will play in 2026 Southwest Region tournament, for the first time in program history, in Albuquerque, NM Saturday through July 22.All games will be played at the Roadrunner Little League (10700 Lagrima De Oro, Albuquerque, NM, 87111).Shiner will play round-robin style Saturday and Sunday…
Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch
Fishing trip brings enjoyment to war heroes
Jimmy Appelt
Each year our country recognizes our fallen veterans on Memorial Day and in November honor all...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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SH names Maley new baseball coach
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Sacred Heart is very excited to welcome our New Academic Advisor/ head Baseball Coach.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
HILL
UPDATE: JP 2 arrested on felony charges is now deceased
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Breaking News: There has been an update to this story in the following Press Release from the Lavaca County Attorney's Office: Update on Travis Hill.
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MISD Handbooks Ready
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The Moulton Independent School District student and employee handbook are now ready to view.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.
Yoakum ISD recognizes FFA state students at July School Board meeting
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A proclamation was made and ag students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District...
Friday, July 17, 2026
DeWitt Commissioners approve road closures at July 13 meeting
News Staff
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a couple of road closures at the July 13 meeting.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sports
Local youth sports: Shiner starts regionals play on Saturday morning
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Shiner will play in 2026 Southwest Region tournament, for the first time in program history, in...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Former Shiner ISD athletic director, head football and head baseball coach Steven Cerny will be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor this weekend. File photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.
Shiner sports: Steven Cerny to be inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor on Saturday
Mark Lube
Former Shiner ISD athletic director, head football coach, head softball coach and head baseball...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball standout Ryan Peterson was selected in the MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins organization this past weekend, marking the start of his professional career. His family hosted a post-draft party for him in Shiner on Monday attended by friends, family members, coaches, teammates and members of the media. Photo by Mark Lube.
Shiner baseball: Peterson selected by Miami Marlins in MLB Draft Saturday
Mark Lube
Shiner 2023 graduate and Sam Houston University junior (2025-2026) RHP (Right-Handed Pitcher) Ryan...
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
lifestyle
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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
Same Family, Separate Flags
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has showcased plenty of familiar family names, but one of the tournament’s...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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The Ghost of the Navidad: History, Shipwrecks, and a Texas 'Wild Man'
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 3, 2026
Obituaries
Edwin J. Herman
Edwin J. Herman
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Edwin John Herman, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Lois Pilat Dierschke
Lois Pilat Dierschke
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Lois Pilat Dierschke, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Kermit Lee Price
Kermit Lee Price
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“LET THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME”
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Helen Kainer
Helen Kainer
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Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The...
Monday, June 22, 2026
