Lockhart Post-Register

Betty Jo Yoast, 78, of Cedar Creek, died on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, after suffering a massive stroke on Nov. 21. She was born on Jan. 2, 1931, in Creedmoor Texas to Joe W. Carson and Carrie Lock. Full Story »

Claudia Maxine Newman, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. She was born on Nov. 19, 1925, to Ward and Sylvia Babcock and grew up in Grand Island, Neb. On Aug. 24, 1947, she married the love of her life, Clarence Newman. They shared 62 years together. Full Story »

John Frank Hoke, Jr., 83, passed away on Dec. 7, 2009. He was born in Guadalupe County, Texas, to John and Tiny Hoke. John is survived by his wife, Bettie Hoke of Kingsbury, Texas; his daughter, Deborah Hayden and husband, Keith, and their children, Hunter and Shelby, of Quincy, Ill.; son, Barry Neal Hoke and wife, Monte, Christopher and wife, Marisa, and their little girl Hailey due Jan.9, 2010 ... Full Story »

A curtsy is defined as a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body. It is generally executed as a sign of respect upon meeting another. Full Story »

Political candidates interested in filing for a place on the ballot for the March 2010 Primary Election had their first chance to do so on Friday, Dec. 3. Full Story »

A pair of drug seekers are at large in the community this week after shooting a man and killing his dog during a pre-dawn home invasion on Saturday. Full Story »

To the Editor: At this time of Thanksgiving, the Committee to Save the Brock Cabin would like to say a big "thank you" to the community and Brock family members for all their support. Full Story »