Bobby Horecka

Veteran Wordsmith, Journalist & Author

hallettsville, texas, united states

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ddewittcountytoday.com

jjacksonconews.com

mmexiadailynews.com

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Embarking on Decade 3.5 as a storyteller, both in my day job as managing editor of five Texas newspapers and as an author of fiction, poetry and nonfiction, all while living and working the farm I spent my boyhood.

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Common-sense screwworm guide for cattlemen

As cattlemen watch the steady parade of new screwworm cases mount, more than a few are no doubt wondering: Isn't there something we can do now to help slow this down? Thankfully, the answer is yes. Veterinarians highlighted several of those practices when... See more

dewittcountytoday.com•Bobby Horecka•Jul 8, 2026

Yorktown eyes budgeting options to cope with insurance rate spike

Rising employee health insurance premiums have Yorktown city officials looking at options as they begin their annual budget planning process, members of the Town Council learned Monday at their regular monthly business meeting. According to preliminary nu... See more

dewittcountytoday.com•Bobby Horecka•Jul 8, 2026

Edna ISD plans busy July schedule

Although Edna ISD administrative offices will be officially closed for business during the first full week of the month, the district is planning several student events during summer break in July. Members of the local FFA chapter are joining other studen... See more

jacksonconews.com•Bobby Horecka•Jul 8, 2026

Popular polka DJ still missing after 19 years

Nearly two decades have passed since polka band leader and local radio personality Bobby Jones was last seen by friends and family members gathered at a popular Wharton restaurant on June 22, 2007. Many theories have circulated in the months and years sin... See more

jacksonconews.com•Bobby Horecka•Jul 8, 2026

Lone Star Task Force operation nets drugs, arrests

Twelve people went to jail and several kilos of cocaine were taken off the streets when local officers teamed up with several other law enforcement agencies as part of the Lone Star Task Force initiatives launched in and around Jackson County at the end o... See more

jacksonconews.com•Bobby Horecka•Jul 8, 2026

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