1966 Pontiac GTO – Photo by Murray Montgomery
Fins, Fenders, and 140 MPH: Remembering the Cars of My Youth
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, September 4, 2026
County Judge Keith Mudd
At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.Lavaca County Attorney/District Attorney’s Office“Lavaca County attorney…
Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1944 to Henry E. and Ruby Goetz. Marty served his country in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed in Dover Delaware and did two Tours of Duty in Germany and Taiwan. Marty reached the rank…
Ira Smith
Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away September 8, 2026.Born on May 6, 1942, Leon was the eldest son of Ishmael Leon Smith and Louise Hughes Smith.After growing up in LaPorte, Texas, and graduating from LaPorte High School, Leon went on to…
Joe Kalina
Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.Joe was born on August 28, 1946, in Praha, to Alois J. and Lillie Stryk Kalina. He attended Praha School through the eighth grade and later graduated from Bishop Forest High School. Joe proudly served his country in…
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept the resignation of Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh.Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker was named interim emergency medical service director.Prior to accepting the resignation letter from…
The Lady Brahmas opened District 13-AAA play with two losses.The latest was a 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 loss to East Bernard Friday on the winners’ home court Friday.Digs - Caitlynn Halata 20, Heidi Grahmann 11, Morgan Felcman 8, Jans Henke 6, Landry Whitley 5.Kills - Christine Felcman 7 Jans Henke 7,…
MOULTON – Sacred Heart competed in the Moulton Cross Country Meet Saturday.The Indianettes varsity placed third in the Class 1A-2A division, The junior high girls were fifth and the junior high boys were ninth.SH varsity medalists were Caroline Lemonds, second place; Catherine Lemonds eighth place;…
BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.Quarterback Will Halata led the victory with four touchdown passes, completing 13 of 17 for 204 yards.Tezmond Gutierrez was on the receiving end of two of the touchdown passes and caught six passes for 70 yards.Split end Gavyn…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.
Sacred Heart collected a big win over Yoakum in its final non-district match here Tuesday, Sept. 8.The Indianettes (6 14) defeated the Lady Bulldogs 25-17, 14-25, 25-23, 25-19 and head coach Wanda Orsak said, “This was a good match for us, we really came out and competed well, but we still have…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Tatum Beach tackles Milano’s Dylan Magee.
The Sacred Heart Indians got a much-needed win with a 35-0 victory over Milano here Friday night.The game was called at halftime because of thunderstorms in the area.“The kids came out and played hard and were really focused,” Indians head coach Rodney Dowell said. We needed some big plays and we…
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.
Shiner and St. Paul sports photos.
Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea
A World Without Dolly
News Staff
There are two things in life a person cannot escape from, taxes and death.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
County implements burn ban
Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met Monday and voted to implement a burn ban for the county.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
County Judge Keith Mudd
Mudd believes Reeves has raised bar
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.
News
Court accepts Furrh resignation
Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
YPD urges parents to talk to children about social media use
News Staff
The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning parents and students about social media posts and...
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Beware of scammers— YPD warns residents
News Staff
The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning local businesses and community members about a...
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sports
LB drop opening district matches
News Staff
The Lady Brahmas opened District 13-AAA play with two losses.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Sacred Heart competes in Moulton XC Meet
News Staff
MOULTON – Sacred Heart competed in the Moulton Cross Country Meet Saturday.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Brahmas take 38-7 win over Bulldogs
Chuck Grafe
BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
lifestyle
B-29 Wikipedia photo
Miracle Over Yoakum: The 1951 B-29 Bomber Crash
News Staff
By Murray Montgomery
Friday, August 28, 2026
Adobe stock photo – AI generated
Close encounters of the possum kind
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this many years ago while living in...
Friday, August 21, 2026
U.S. Army Center of Military History photo
The Continental Army: America's First Line of Defense
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, August 14, 2026
Obituaries
Martin Goetz
News Staff
Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ira Smith
Ira Smith DVM
News Staff
Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Joe Kalina
Joe Kalina
News Staff
Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Joyce Kneifel
Joyce Kneifel
News Staff
Joyce Marie Kneifel, 91, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
