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Braves maul Cardinals

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Braves bounced back from an 8-0 loss to OLV with a 36-6 victory over St. Ludmila at Braves Field here Thursday.The Braves (1-1) scored in every quarter.In the first period, tailback Landon Chovanetz scored on a 5-yard run and Alex Grahmann scored the two-point conversion. This came on the…

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The Door to Hope

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

It seems pretty accurate to say that most people find themselves in moments or places they never imagined being. Sometimes those places are so beautiful they take your breath away. Other times, they are so painful they leave you with a feeling of complete heart break.We walk through many doors in…

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Medina-Montero pleads guilty

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A Lavaca County man who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a contested sentencing hearing in Gonzales District Court.This sentencing was in connection with a crash which occurred in December 2025 that killed a 75-year-old Waelder man.Gilberto…

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New appointment for the Bishop

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Bishop Brendan J. Cahill has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to become the next bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.The appointment was announced by the Vatican on Sept. 17. Cahill will become the seventh bishop of Joliet, which serves Catholics in seven counties southwest of Chicago.Cahill…

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Hajek convicted

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A Lavaca County jury convicted Donald Wayne Hajek of indecency with a child by contact following a three-day trial and assessed punishment at 10 years in prison with a recommendation for probation, according to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office.This stemmed from an offense which occurred in April…

Council hears from pro-life organization

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Hallettsville city council discussed declaring an ordinance for the city of Hallettsville being a Sanctuary City for the Unborn at the Sept. 21 meeting.A Sanctuary City for the Unborn is a municipality that passes a local ordinance to ban abortion and restrict related activities within its…

Indianettes 7th in Gonzales XC Meet

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

GONZALES – The Indianettes finished seventh in the Gonzales Cross Country Meet Saturday.Caroline Lemonds earned a medal with an 8th place finish with a time of 13:29.32.Catherine Lemonds was 28th, 14:50.37; Emma Koeth 63rd, 16:47.10; Kallie Loudon, 72nd, 1:17.43; Lily Janak, 75th, 18:06.81.

LB stun Brazos, defeat Lady Raiders

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Lady Brahmas knocked off Wallis Brazos in five sets here Friday afternoon 25-22, 25-23 25-27 23-25, 15-13.Hallettsville had a fantastic come back in the fifth set.Trailing 13-9 the Lady Brahmas scored six consecutive points to eke out the win,Kylie Vornsand put down four kills during the surge…

Indianettes open district with two wins

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Sacred Hear Indianettes (8-14, 2-0) have seen the best and it is time for the rest.The Indianettes opened TAPPS District 5 play with two victories.The first was Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Houston when they defeated Second Baptist in Houston 25-19, 25-17, 25-20.“It was a great way to start district,”…

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Sacred Heart rolls to second win

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

AUSTIN – The Sacred Heart Indians built up a 27 13 halftime lead en route to a 48-27 victory over Austin over St. Dominic Savio Friday night.“This was a big win for us for several reasons. The fact they have 480 kids in high school and we only have a hundred,” Indian head coach Rodney Dowell said.…

Photo by Chuck Grafe Ty Sklar makes the tackle on Tidehaven’s Jakob Singletary

Brahmas take big win over Tigers

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Hallettsville Brahmas posted a 42-27 victory over Tidehaven here Friday night to move to 3-1 on the season.Despite some key players being out with injuries, the Tigers put up a good fight as expected.“What is encouraging is we didn’t play well and still won,” Brahmas head coach Levi Montgomery…

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Friday, September 18, 2026

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Brahmas take 38-7 win over Bulldogs

Chuck Grafe

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.

Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.