Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

From Enslavement to Hallettsville History

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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…
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

Shiner youth presented Junior Life Saver Award

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The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and began the meeting presenting Wyatt Kaspar with a Junior Life Saver Award.Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh told the court young Kaspar, who is 10-years old, acted bravely during an emergency medical incident his…
Maurice Wilkinson

Maurice Wilkinson

Wilkinson celebrates 50 years in medicine

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A local physician is celebrating 50 years of service. Doctor Maurice Wilkinson, who runs a clinic downtown Hallettsville, is proud to be doing her work for 50 years.“Working for 50 years feels like it has always been,” Wilkinson said. “I wake up in the morning, I make my rounds, I make my house and…
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47-Year old Woman killed in Highway 90-A crash

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A two-vehicle crash involving a SUV and a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 90-A, four miles west of Hallettsville last Friday, resulted in a fatality.According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ruben San Miguel, troopers responded to the crash at around 6:57 a.m.A preliminary investigation…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5

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NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New Braunfels Blue 6-5 Monday evening, giving the Comal County team the District 31 championship.Hallettsville had won the first game before dropping the next two in the best-ofthree series.NB broke a 4-4 tie…

Major Girls Section IV Tournament

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The Hallettsville Major League All-Star softball will play in the Section IV Tournament starting Saturday, June 27 in Lockhart.Hallettsville will meet District 29 champion Aransas Pass in the first game at 8 p.m.The 6 p.m. game has Industrial playing Sweeny. 
Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

10U district champs

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LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone Tournament 10U Tournament, the Hallettsville All-Stars almost hit a bump in the road before edging Yoakum 3-0 Saturday evening to win the tournament championshipHallettsville had just four hits with Jag…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

Major girls win district title

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After being run ruled Wednesday, June 17 by Cuero, the Hallettsville Major (11-12) All-Stars returned the favor with a 14-4 runrule victory here Thursday evening, June 18.The game was called after five innings.With the win, Hallettsville captured the District 31 championship and will move on to the…
Photo courtesy of Shiner All-Sports Booster Club.

Photo courtesy of Shiner All-Sports Booster Club.

Shiner sports: Shiner ISD wins post-season awards

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The Shiner ISD athletic program picked up a couple of major honors following the 2025-26 school year.Shiner was named the 2026 Class 2A Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Texas Cup Champions in the inaugural year for the award.Shiner also won The Texas Farm Bureau Lone Star Cup 2A…
Brooke Otto makes a catch during a 2026 University of Louisiana-Lafayette game. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Kasper.

Brooke Otto makes a catch during a 2026 University of Louisiana-Lafayette game. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Kasper.

Miscellaneous sports: Brooke Otto wins post-season awards

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Congratulations to Brooke Otto, who earned Second Team All-Sunbelt Conference honors for 2026.Otto was also awarded a spot on the NFCA All-Gulf Region Team.Otto a junior, due to a season ending injury in 2025, plays third base for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns softball team.…
A 12-1 win over New Braunfels last week confirmed the Texas East District 31 Championship for the Shiner Junior Softball All-Stars team. Photo courtesy of Shiner Little League.

A 12-1 win over New Braunfels last week confirmed the Texas East District 31 Championship for the Shiner Junior Softball All-Stars team. Photo courtesy of Shiner Little League.

Youth sports: Shiner Junior softball wins district championship

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The Shiner Junior softball All-Stars captured the district championship with a win over New Braunfels while Minor Softball, Major Baseball and Minor Baseball concluded their seasons.Junior SoftballEastyn Pohler went 3-for-3, two runs, one triple, two RBI, Avery Colman hit 3-for-3, two runs, two RBI…
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Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

Major girls take 2 easy wins

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hallettsville has been a model of consistency in the first two games of the Major League (11-12)...
Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

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.

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At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

Shiner youth presented Junior Life Saver Award

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and began the...
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Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

10U district champs

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone...
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Obituaries 

Helen Kainer

Helen Kainer

Helen Kainer

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Monday, June 22, 2026
Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The...
Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Mary Ann Taylor, 91, of Shiner, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Victoria.
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