Moulton News

MOULTON An outing in the woods of Lavaca County ended in tragedy Wednesday afternoon when a Shiner man accidentally shot and killed his 14-year-old grandson.

By HOLLY YAN / The Dallas Morning News hyan@dallasnews.com The principal at Jasper High School in Plano is now the lone finalist for the superintendent's position in a school district almost 300 miles away.

“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

Tameika Harris, Yoakum Won the long jump and the 100 and placed sixth in the triple jump at the Texas State regional qualifiers meet. via Victoria Advocate

“It was incredible. So many cultures were represented. It was a very beautiful and peaceful event”

Even with the immense diversity of the crowd that gathered for Pope Benedict XVI's Thursday Mass, there was a unity throughout Washington Nationals Stadium that brought Gail Janecka to tears. via Victoria Advocate

Kayla Firova, Faith Academy Tossed a five hitter and allowed four runs while striking out six and going 2-f0r-4 with a double in a win over Brazosport Christian. via Victoria Advocate

GONZALES Plans are in place to invade Gonzales. Unlike militaristic intrusions of the past, this impending invasion is a good thing. via Victoria Advocate

Editor's Note: The Advocate is printing candidate profiles for contested races in the March 4 primary elections. via Victoria Advocate

MOULTON Senior Lauren Roznovsky had the grand champion steer that brought in $3,800 during the annual Junior Livestock Show last month. via Victoria Advocate

Arnold William Klobedans, 95 passed away January 11, 2008 at McKenna Memorial Hospital. via The New Braunfels Herald

Mary Louise Bergfeld Orr passed away on Dec. 11, after a long and full life. On her mother's side she was a descendent of Euphemia and William G. King. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

“You name any hot spot in Iraq and this battalion has been to it.”

Recent security gains have allowed coalition forces to decrease the number of temporary outposts in cities like Fallujah while reinforcing new structures for use by Iraqis in the future. via Free Republic

“He saw an article about it and he said, - That is what we need to do.'”

At this time of year, the reason for corn still standing in the field is not good. via Country World News

“Bikers are always looking for somewhere to ride”

Dancers took to the floor to the sounds of the polka band Praha Bros. of Temple during the morning and early afternoon at the 13th annual Kolache Fest in Hallettsville on Saturday. via Victoria Advocate

“We've had quite a few people driving by, and quite a few have scheduled visits already”

It's the "Friendly Little City with a Heart as Big as Texas." Moulton has that small town feeling with a picturesque main street lined with turn-of-the-century buildings. via Seguin Gazette-Enterprise

“France is where my feet were frozen”

SAN ANTONIO - Harvey Fehrenkamp has been a dancer as far back as he can remember. via Chicago Tribune

Jim and Pat Glueck of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisha Dawn Glueck, to Wesley Don Rothbauer, both of Moulton, Texas. via Southeast Missourian