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With the new year, La Vernia News begins a new era

Feb 5, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

Remember when the La Vernia News was housed in this mobile home office at the corner of Chihuahua and Crews streets in downtown La Vernia? Things have changed through the years; eventually, we opened a new office a little way down Chihuahua Street. This year brings a new chapter in the newspaper’s s...
La Vernia scales back to Stage 2 water restrictions

Feb 5, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

The city of La Vernia has announced that water restrictions will step back from Stage 3 to Stage 2. “Thank you for your continued cooperation and efforts in conserving water,” said the city Feb. 3, in scaling back the stringent conservation efforts due to prolonged dry conditions. The city implemented Stage 2 restrictions July 17, 2024, then stepped up to Stage 3 a week later.
La Vernia looks to line up Fourth of July entertainment

Jan 29, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

It may be January, but the La Vernia Municipal Development District (MDD) already is thinking of summertime and planning for the city’s Fourth of July celebration. The annual event is funded by the MDD, which receives a portion of sales-tax revenue received by the city of La Vernia. Admission has be...
La Vernia police: Lock your cars, secure valuables

Jan 29, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

La Vernia police encourage folks to lock their vehicles and not leave anything of value in them, following recent car burglaries and attempts. On Saturday, a vehicle in the La Vernia City Park was broken into, and a purse was stolen. That same day, a shopper at the Twice Blest Thrift Ministry had left her teenager in their vehicle. According to the shopper, someone opened the passenger door with the intent to steal items.
Caught my attention

Jan 29, 2025 | lavernianews.com | H.R. Grimm

I’m writing about my own “caught my attention.”During a simple reading the other morning of Thessalonians, Chapter 2, a phrase caught my attention. We often hear from pulpits, as well as read in scriptures, of the admonishment for spiritual maturing by prayer and reading of God’s Word. Of course, we are repeatedly told of the guidance by Holy Spirit.
Pondering on old friends

Jan 29, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

Nannette Kilbey-SmithI had a surprise reconnection late last summer with an old friend from my time in London, who reached out through the magic of the Internet to say hello. It was nice to catch up after decades and share our family news. Sometimes, old friends are the people we need at a particula...
La Vernia enjoys winter wonderland — for a little while! - La Vernia News

Jan 22, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

It’s being called Winter Storm Enzo, but around here, it was called “snow day.”A bitter cold arctic blast brought freezing and sub-freezing temperatures to most of the country early this week, including South Central Texas. The storm brought historic amounts of snow to some places, such as the Gulf Coast and southeastern states, including parts of Alabama and Florida. Houston had nearly 4 inches of snow by the middle of Tuesday morning.
The choice is ours

Jan 22, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

What was the first thing I did this morning? Did I groan, “Oh, God, another day…” or was it, “Thanks, God, for another day!”This day is as unique and special as God made each of us. There will never be another like it, “… for the world in its present form is passing away” (1 Corinthians 7:29). God doesn’t make duplicates. This day — pregnant, expectant, burgeoning with beautiful possibilities — is one of a kind, just as I am, just as you are. With God, “… all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
La Vernia establishes parks and recreation commission

Jan 15, 2025 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

If you live within the La Vernia city limits or in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) — within a half-mile of the city limits — and have an interest in helping the city with best use and management of the La Vernia City Park, the city would love to hear from you!At their Jan.
La Vernia Christmas parade, tree-lighting postponed to Dec. 13

Dec 4, 2024 | lavernianews.com | Nannette Kilbey-Smith

Festivities set for this Saturday, Dec. 7, in La Vernia to welcome the Christmas season have been postponed, due to weather. The 31st annual Spirit of Christmas events — including a parade and tree-lighting — will now take place Friday, Dec. 13. The city and La Vernia Municipal Development District announced the change in plans via social media today. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding,” city officials said. The parade will now take place Dec.