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Front page headlines from April 25 , 1984 — “Looking To The Future” series featured students of the First Baptist Kindergarten digging a hole to plant a 5’ Red Maple donated by Mrs. Art Pritchard in honor of and in recognition of National Week of the Young Child. — Wilson County News Office Opens - As of May 1 1984, the Wilson County News will occupy an office in the Excalibur Building at the entrance of Bentwood Estates. — Space Shuttle Sighted Over La Vernia - At 6:08 a.m. the space shuttle passed over La Vernia at the intersection of...
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Adolescence is an exciting time in a young person’s life, but one specific development may eclipse all others in the level of excitement it generates: getting a driver’s license. The ability to legally drive affords teenagers, long dependent on family or friends to get around, much more freedom. While most teenagers hone their driving skills by borrowing the family car, over time teens may need a car of their own. Buying a car is an important financial decision. Whether a teen is purchasing a new or preowned vehicle, there are some tips to consider to secure a vehicle that is...
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The Dewville Social Club’s 21st annual Baker’s Boil for Kids Cajun Cook-off will take place Saturday, April 27, at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall. Gates open at 11 a.m. with all-you-can eat crawfish for per person. Other activities include free music all day, washer tourney, kids’ prizes, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit Sky High for Kids, a nonprofit supporter of children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening conditions. The La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall is located at 12301 U.S. 87 W. in La Vernia.
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Joette Barnes is the new chief instructional officer for the East Central Independent School District. She has, until recently, been the principal of Oak Crest Elementary School, where she has been instrumental in cultivating a collaborative culture and a unified vision for school improvement. A homegrown and a proud graduate of East Central ISD, from elementary to graduation, she completed her Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Education at Prairie View A&M University in 2006, then chose to serve the district that raised her. Over the past 16 years, she has dedicated herself to East Central ISD, starting as a...
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The La Vernia Bears continued their impressive 8-0 run in baseball district play, with a sound defeat of Gonzales 6-2 last Tuesday evening, April 16, led by a strong performance on the mound from senior Carter Keck (15), who only allowed two runs over seven innings of play. He finished off the night striking out eight Gonzales batters and walking two. The Bears jumped on the scoreboard in the first inning from a Bronson Lange (12) single to score 1 run. Lange added another RBI to his repertoire, bringing in another run for La Vernia to go up 2-0. Other...
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“The Art of Sibling Harmony” will be on display at the Beeville Art Museum from April 27–July 27. The exhibition will feature Beeville natives and siblings Tom Beasley, a painter, and his sister, professional photographer Cissy Beasley. The exhibit will include a wide assortment of Tom’s pastels and Cissy’s photography, featuring nature, landscape, and wildlife along the Texas Coast and Southwest Texas. An artist’s reception, free to the public, is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at the museum. The 2024 Beeville Art Museum Future Artist Exhibition will also be on display at the Beeville Art...
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