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Butschek family holds 45th reunion
June 27, 2008 - 12:00 a.m. The descendants of Karl and Wilhelmina Butschek held their 45th reunion on Father's Day, June 15, at St.
Family helps teen with blood drive
June 21, 2008 - 7:06 p.m. Eighteen-year-old Paige Haas thought she was healthy. However, she started feeling fatigued in mid-April. Little purple dots appeared beneath her skin and she experienced abnormal ...
Area players named academic all-state
June 22, 2008 - 9:42 p.m. Flatonia, Hallettsville and Gonzales had success on the field and in the classroom this season.
Ranging Reporter update: Snakes, snakes, go away
June 20, 2008 - 12:45 p.m. Q: What do you do to try to keep snakes out of your yard? A: "We've got a couple of cats and I think they do a pretty good job.
Raning Reporter update: What's your reaction to the arson at the governor's mansion?
I've settled into my usual seat at Halepaska's Bakery this morning. Today we're asking your reaction to the arson at the governor's mansion in Austin and the cost of repairing the historic structure.
Hallettsville is - on the grow'
HALLETTSVILLE Plans are on the drawing board and dirt is being turned on several projects in and around Hallettsville.
It's official: Lavaca County has a courthouse annex
The Godwin's building, also known as the Hallettsville Shopping Center, now has another name: the Lavaca County Courthouse Annex.
Anniversary brings back painful memories for lawman's widow
By BILL MILLER Editor's Note In 1975, Earl 'Andy' Andrews, a constable in Mansfield, was killed when he tried to help catch suspects in a hit-and-run in Lavaca County as he and his wife, Dortha, were returning ...
Ranging Reporter update: What is the best animated movie of all time?
Fern Gully. It's just a cool movie. It's got depth yet it's entertaining for children.
Nineteen joints we couldn't countenance not noting at all. AMARILLO Beans N Things A cozy country cafe plunked down on a busy city street.
For 40 years, fit to fiddle in Groesbeck, Texas
Cowboy's fiddle, like most fiddles, is ordinary. It is moody, delicate and worn - a scarred spruce and maple body married to a frayed horsehair bow.
Suspected illegal immigrants run from officers during stop in Hallettsville
About 10 suspected illegal immigrants ran from officers after an attempted traffic stop Friday morning.
Meeting scheduled on 5 area airports
General aviation airports in Victoria, Cuero, Gonzales, Hallettsville and Yoakum will be the topics of discussion from 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday during a regional meeting hosted by the Texas Department of ...
- It gets to your heart to see them having so much fun'
CUERO A white stretch limo pulled up in front of the clubhouse at Cuero City Park.
Meredith Kresta, Edna Finished sixth with a 74-83157 in the girls Class 2A state tournament. via Victoria Advocate
Hard work pays off at The Victoria College
“I just can't believe it! It's all just too much to take in. It's like you're on cloud nine, but nervous at the same time.”
Graduation ceremonies celebrate intellectual growth and promote the graying of hair, according to commencement speaker Michael Hummel, who has attended 60 or more such occasions over his lifetime. via Victoria Advocate
Ranging Reporter update: What makes your mom special?
“Lots of reasons. She raised four girls. She tries her best. I love her for all her hard work.”
Her unconditional love. Carol McLarry, real estate agent, Victoria Click to view more My mom is 86 and there is more wisdom there than anyone I have ever known. via Victoria Advocate
For family, suspicion and grief
“We suspected a tube dislodgement. Immediately, we intervened.”
When Kathy Shepard talks about her son, Jeff Stanard, she talks about two very different people. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“We're just a party looking for a place to happen”
Anna Joyce Owens, 79, of Graham believes in the healing power of music. She and friends Nell Crisp and Annette Franklin lived through a whirlwind weekend of fiddling contests, barbecue and dancing April 25-27 ... via Graham Leader