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New movie films in Hallettsville Old Jail
Lights, camera, and action! A new film, titled “On American Soil” has been filming in Hallettsville. The location that was filmed was at the Lavaca County Old Jail. “The inspiration came about when we were looking for a place that would accommodate something that would be significant as a detention center for our film,” Producer Dominic Galindo said. “It is the climax of the film so it was a pivotal scene of the movie. It was very vital that we find a location that would accommodate the aesthetics and the appeal and grit of what we were trying to shoot.”
Brahmas 7th after first round
USTIN – The Hallettsville Brahmas stood in seventh place after the first round of the UIL State Golf Tournament Monday at Grey Rock Golf Club. The Brahmas shot a team total of 354. Liberty led the pack with a 308, Bowie was second (319) and Brock third (320). Brady...
Shiner High School, St. Paul High School students earn GVEC scholarships
This year, GVEC awarded $50,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in an effort to support them as they move on to higher education. Carter Dickens of Shiner High School, Maurin Knesek of St. Paul High School, Vance Lucas of St. Paul High School, Cale Shows of Shiner High School, and Rylee Vancura of Shiner High School recently received a $2,500 scholarship from GVEC.
Fiddlers Frolics names ‘new’ Texas State Fiddle Champion
The third time wasn’t a charm for the defending state fiddling champion Carl Hopkins of Porter, who came to Hallettsville last week looking for the three-peat, having won that coveted No. 1 position the last two consecutive years running. When it came to walking with state champion title for...
Shiner baseball: Shiner 2004 baseball 1A state championship team recognized
The 2004 Shiner Comanches Class 1A baseball state championship team were recognized prior to Friday’s home game with Flatonia. The team had an overall record of 23-9 and went 9-1 in 29-1A to claim the district championship. The Comanches posted an 8-1 record in the playoffs. They defeated Maud 8-7 in the state semifinals and played Follett in the 1A championship game. Shiner claimed the crown with an 11-0 victory.
Strong defense, hitting backs Trojanettes
Behind both a strong start and finish, the Charlotte Trojanettes won their first two games over Schulenburg to win the bi-district championship. The sweep came as a result of dominant play on both sides of the ball. Junior pitcher Aubry Escamilla struck out 15 batters in the Trojanettes 10-0 win...
Shiner softball: Columbus comes back late to defeat Shiner 5-4
The Columbus Lady Cardinals scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally to beat Shiner 5-4 in a playoff-practice game April 22 in Columbus. The first frame was scoreless and Shiner scored a run in the second inning. The Lady Cardinals came back with two runs...
St. Paul track and field: Lady Cards track win regional title, boys come in second place
The St. Paul Lady Cardinals are the TAPPS 2A South regional champions after outscoring Bryan St. Joseph 179-134. The Cardinals finished runner up with 105 points with Waco Providence Classical scoring 154 points. Top four in each event will compete at the state meet today through Saturday at Midway ISD’s...
Two-vehicle head on crash sends two to the hospital
A two vehicle head-on collison at State Highway 111 E and FM 1447 between Yoakum and the Crossroads was reported on the morning of April 22. Traffic was delayed for about an hour. A call came in at 7:59 a.m. to the Yoakum Police Department regarding the accident. Yoakum Emergency Medical Services, Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Lavaca County Sherrif Office, and the Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services were on the scene. The highway was closed for a medical helicopter to land. One male was transported to the a hospital in Victoria and one male was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Kyle. No other reports were provided at press time.
St. Paul baseball: Cardinals blank Bryan SJ, Second Baptist in playoff wins
It was a slight famine at the plate for St. Paul in their bi-district game against Bryan St. Joseph April 23 at home.Both BSJ and St. Paul got just three hits a piece but it was St. Paul who got a couple of runs in and then prevented the Eagles from scoring once in a 2-0 win.The Cardinals will look to improve at the plate to make sure they have enough offense to produce a stellar playoff run.“A…
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