SHINER – Shiner coach Steven Cerny found out what kind of player Matthew Hibbs was when he was a sophomore. Cerny learned what kind of a teammate Hibbs was when he was a junior.Hibbs stepped in at quarterback as a sophomore when starter Kyle Condel was hurt in the final district game of the 2006 season. more >>
Determining the toughest district in the state can be difficult, but 26-2A should be in the mix. Five of the seven teams made the playoffs last year and two have been ranked in the preseason polls. more >>
HALLETTSVILLE – One of the area’s biggest parish picnics is set for Sunday, Aug. 31, as Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosts its annual fall event at the Knights of Columbus Hall. “We welcome everyone to come out and take part in all the activities and enjoy the fabulous food,” said the Rev. Father John Peters, pastor at Sacred Heart for 14 years. “We always have a good turnout and there is something for everyone.” more >>
HALLETTSVILLE – Dr. Barbara Conner, who has practiced medicine in Lavaca County for more than 30 years, will be honored Tuesday with a reception from 2-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Conner, a geriatrics specialist, was also recognized Monday, July 28 with a proclamation from the Lavaca County Commissioners Court citing her “30 years of loyal and continuing service to her patients, to the Hallettsville area and to Lavaca County.” more >>
SHINER – Broadway will come to Lavaca County in November, when the Gaslight Theatre board of directors presents a gala fundraiser at Turner Hall near Yoakum. With theatrical backdrops and red-carpet treatment, guests will experience “A Night on Broadway.” more >>
VICTORIA – A 31-year-old Victoria man in a parking lot in the 1700 block of Port Lavaca Drive on Monday, according to a police report. VICTORIA – A 24-year-old Victoria woman in a parking lot in the 2100 block of North Laurent Street on Sunday, according to a police report. more >>
SHINER - When Gil Hodges last walked off a field wearing a Shiner St. Paul uniform he was celebrating a state championship. That was on a baseball diamond in the spring, but now the St. Paul running back is looking to help the Cardinals claim gold on the gridiron. more >>
Shiner Superintendent Trey Lawrence waited for 1 o’clock, a moment he thought would be exciting and a little disappointing. “From what I’ve seen of the preliminary data, I don’t think we’re going to earn the same rating as last year,” Lawrence said. more >>
HALLETTSVILLE – A ban on outdoor burning has been issued in Lavaca County. On Monday, the Lavaca County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to reinstate the ban that had been lifted two weeks ago. The first ban had been ordered on June 20 before being lifted on July 14. more >>
MOULTON – The annual Moulton Town & Country Jamboree kicks off with family night at the carnival tonight at the city park. The event gets into high gear Friday with arts and crafts and food booths opening at 6 p.m., a 7 p.m. men’s softball tournament, and a shrimp cook-off at 8 p.m. Music at the pavilion also begins at 8 p.m. featuring The Majestics. more >>
YOAKUM – A 36-year-old Yoakum man was arrested Friday night after marijuana and “equipment that is routinely used to package drugs for distribution” were found in his home. Calvin Ray Price was taken into custody at his home in the 200 block of Davidson Street after Lavaca County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Department of Public Safety troopers, and Yoakum Police Department officers executed a search warrant at his home, according to a news release from the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office. Price is charged with possession of marijuana. more >>
HALLETTSVILLE – The ban on outdoor burning has been lifted in Lavaca County. Due to recent rains, the Lavaca County Commissioners Court lifted the ban during regular session Monday, said county Judge Ronnie Leck. more >>
YOAKUM – The city of Yoakum continues to develop and upgrade its park system with recent improvements at Yoakum City Park and Mack Jamison Park. Another park project is also underway, the Front Street Railroad Park, located on about 2.2 acres between the railroad tracks and Front Street. Ranging reporter Sonny Long met with Pat Kennedy, Yoakum’s Economic/Community Development coordinator, to discuss the project. more >>
YOAKUM – The sheriffs from two counties, DeWitt and Lavaca, met with the curious and the furious Wednesday morning at H&H Café & Bakery. Since Yoakum sits in both counties the two top law enforcement officers decided a regular get-together with area residents would be appropriate. more >>
YOAKUM –Mike Staggs believes two of his half Siberian Husky, half timber wolf dogs, are the victims of a dog fighting ring in Lavaca County. Cheyenne was shot and killed by a neighbor in November. Later a second dog with the same lineage, Bear, belonging to Staggs disappeared. more >>
SHINER – The area’s biggest celebration this holiday weekend is Shiner’s annual Half Moon Holidays. “Half Moon Holidays started 29 years ago as a fundraiser for the hospital. A contest to name the event was held and ‘Half Moon Holidays’ was chosen because it best represented the history of our city,” said Irene Cerny, a member of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce board of directors. more >>
HALLETTSVILLE – Lavaca County has joined most of the other counties in the area in putting a burn ban in place. On Friday, the Lavaca County Commissioners Court voted to issue an order enacting the burn ban due to the dry conditions in the county. The ban will be in effect for 90 days unless lifted earlier by the commissioners court. more >>
Shiner coach Daniel Boedeker couldn’t help but notice the Shiner Bock sign at Dell Diamond in Round Rock when the Comanches played in the 2004 Class 1A state championship game. “It’s still there,” Boedeker said. “I remember looking up and seeing that. I was thinking we want to make Shiner known for something other than that.” more >>
