
Vehicle theft fugitive remains at large near La Vernia
By Nannette Kilbey-Smith
reader@lavernianews.com | September 20, 2023
Robert Atkins, wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, remains at large. As of press time Sept. 19, deputies were still seeking the suspect, wanted in relation to burglary of a vehicle and felony theft of property in the La Vernia area; the 33-year-old fled Sept. 17 from officers trying...

La Vernia fills Planning, Zoning vacancy
By Nannette Kilbey-Smith
reader@lavernianews.com | September 20, 2023
He wasn’t present to hear it, but Kyle Real is the newest member of the La Vernia Planning and Zoning Commission, after being appointed by the La Vernia City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting. Real, a real estate appraiser, fills a vacancy on the board caused by the resignation...
Sylvia Clark’s killer faces sentencing
By Gregory Ripps
reader@lavernianews.com | September 20, 2023
It appears that the man who killed Sylvia Clark 14 years ago will finally serve time behind bars — but not yet. The victim’s husband, Gary Clark, pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) Sept. 15 in Wilson County District Court to a charge of manslaughter. Sylvia was found dead July 19,...
Skyway plans 190-foot tower near La Vernia
By LVN Staff
reader@lavernianews.com | September 20, 2023
The deadline is this Friday, Sept. 22, for anyone wishing to comment on the proposed construction of a telecommunications tower near the intersection of F.M. 775 and C.R. 344, just outside the city of La Vernia. Skyway Towers LLC proposes to erect a 190- foot self-supporting lattice tower at the...

Lady Bears enter week 2-0 in District play
The Lady Bears enter Bear Stadium triumphantly Sept. 18 for the Lighting of the LV, after a solid 3-0 win...
High school students can apply now for Land Stewardship program
The application process is underway for the Land Stewardship Ambassadors program, sponsored by the East Foundation and the Witte Museum,...
School Happenings
Primary school Individual picture day is planned on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Orders may be placed in advance online at inter-state.com/flyerentry/78867F...

Consider financial gifts for your grandchildren
If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve...

A lesson for a ‘righteous crowd’ — and the rest of us
Everybody knew. You know, people talk. It’s amazing how some people act so devout and pious until they get in...

Game boards
On top of the world! In September 1909, The New York Times published Robert Peary’s claims of reaching the North...

Create joy
If people don’t feel joy, they can create it. This requires reflecting on how they are living. To be spiritually...

Fast forward, part 1: In the storm
We can all think of times when we thought, “If I could just fast forward those decisions, those thoughts, and...

God equips us to be risk takers
Have you ever thought of yourself as a risk taker? “Of course not,” is the person’s response. “I don’t take...