City appoints Hyland to MDD board, cancels May elections
By Nannette Kilbey-Smith
reader@lavernianews.com | March 13, 2024
Kevin Hyland is the newest member of the La Vernia Municipal Development District (MDD) board. He was appointed by a unanimous vote of the La Vernia City Council during its March 7 meeting. Hyland was the sole applicant for vacancies on the MDD board and Planning and Zoning Commission. The...
Lions Club, Scouts keep La Vernia beautiful
March 13, 2024
Members of the La Vernia Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 118 assess the fruits of their labors March 9, after their regular Adopt-a- Highway clean up efforts along U.S. 87 just south of La Vernia. Braving cool temperatures and gusty winds, the Lions and Scouts collected 50 bags of...
Joshua D. Brown DRT Chapter celebrates Texas History Month
March 13, 2024
The March meeting of the Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will be Monday, March 25, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, in Kerrville. The speaker will be Grant Terry, who will be speaking about his fourth great-grandfather,...
Guess this plant for a chance to win!
March 13, 2024
Can you identify this plant? Send your best guess to Plant ID, La Vernia News, 112 E. Chihuahua, La Vernia, TX, 78121, or email it to nkilbey-smith@wcn-online.com, with “Plant ID” in the subject line. Please include your name, hometown, and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. To...
Aging Gracefully gets ‘the buzz’ about bees
Story and photo by Pascalle Bippert
reader@lavernianews.com | March 13, 2024
Aging Gracefully, a senior activity program of the La Vernia United Methodist Church, welcomed the La Vernia Garden Club on March 6 for a combined luncheon and program. Their special guest was Charlie Agar, owner of Charlie Bee Company. The event was an enjoyable experience for the many folks who...
Bears claim three wins, top District soccer standings
La Vernia is top of District 27-4A, following back-to-back wins last week over San Antonio Memorial and Gonzales, and another...
La Vernia golfers claim tournament wins
The La Vernia High School boys and girls golf teams competed in several invitationals last week and brought home the...
La Vernia athletes triumph in Bear Relays
Spring is in the air, which means one thing — it’s time for track and field. On March 7, La...
You know better, right?
A retiree fell for a scam that drained his account of all his savings. It took a lifetime to save...
How can you manage student loan payments?
If you have student loans, you likely received a “payment vacation” over the past few years, due to legislation related...
Mocha mugs
To a pottery collector, a “mocha mug” isn’t meant for a coffee drink. “Mocha” is a type of decorated earthenware...
God’s grace is greater than my stubborn sin
In Romans 6, Paul tackles the dangerous notion that more sin leads to more grace. He dispels this “sinning doctrine”...
Planting for good — for God
This Sunday is March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day and the fifth Sunday of Lent. The Mass readings offer us...
The upgrade
When we took a trip to Kemah with our daughter and grandchildren, I reserved a minivan from a nearby rental...