By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer Tate Hicks would never forget where he was when the news came that slavery had been officially abolished. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves to be free. However, the enslaved…
From Enslavement to Hallettsville History
Thursday, June 18, 2026
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer Tate Hicks would never forget where he was when the news came that slavery had been officially abolished. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves to be free.News
City Council Nixes Mosquito Control in June Meetings
News Staff
The Moulton City Council discussed community spraying for mosquitoes at the June 9th meeting.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Tri-County umpires to hold Texas Official’s Day celebration Sunday
Jimmy Appelt
The annual Tri County Umpires Association, in conjunction with the K.
Friday, June 26, 2026
YEDC, Joint City Council approve grant applications
News Staff
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its...
Friday, June 26, 2026
Sports
ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5
Chuck Grafe
NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Major Girls Section IV Tournament
News Staff
The Hallettsville Major League All-Star softball will play in the Section IV Tournament starting...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
10U district champs
Chuck Grafe
LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
lifestyle
The Ghost Town Beneath the Bay
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Thursday, June 4, 2026
What is a Data Center?
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, May 29, 2026
Don’t let age and depression keep you from staying sharp
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, April 24, 2026
Obituaries
Helen Kainer
News Staff
Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The...
Monday, June 22, 2026
Anacleto “Blade” Soto
News Staff
Anacleto “Blade” Soto, 72, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek
News Staff
Donald “Donny” Wayne Butschek passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with love and...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Mary Ann Taylor
News Staff
Mary Ann Taylor, 91, of Shiner, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Victoria.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026