73rd Texas State Championship Domino Tournament to be held Jan. 19

The 73rd Texas State Championship Domino Tournament will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Hall in Hallettsville, Texas.

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and playing will begin at 9 a.m. sharp. Entry fee is $20 per person ($40 per team) in this double-elimination tourney.

A consolation tournament will be held immediately for the first two settings of losers. The top two winners in the consolation bracket will receive plaques and cash. In the championship bracket, the top five teams win plaques and prizes with overall winners getting bragging rights for the year. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m.

Two individuals — Wink Bludau of Hallettsville and Kevin Tesch of Moulton — will be inducted into the Texas Domino Hall of Fame at 8:30 a.m.

A barbecue chicken dinner will be served in the hall for players and spectators. There will also be plates to go for drive-through customers. Short orders and refreshments will be served during the tournament.

Come join in the official Texas State Domino Championship Tournament play, where there is no better competition and fellowship. You can boast you played in the Texas State Championship Domino Tournament. You and your partner many even have the honor of winning this prestigious title.

Plenty of full camper hookups are available — call 361-798-2311 for more information or visit www.kchall.com for more details on how to register for the tournament.

2024 Texas State Domino Champions:

1st place:  Gary Fuller of Hallettsville, TX and Kevin Tesch of Moulton, TX

2nd Place: Louis Kolos of Hallettsville, TX & Ade Agbogun of Houston, TX

3rd Place: Al North of El Campo, TX & Darrell Hardway of El Campo, TX

4th Place: John Flanery of New Boston, TX & Larry Jackson of Bokchito, OK

5th Place: Sylvester Martinez of Victoria, TX & Mark Padierna of Victoria, TX

2024 Consolation Winners:

1st Place: Jeremy Judd of Hallettsville, TX & Harvey Woytek of Hallettsville, TX

2nd Place: Wink Bludau of Hallettsville, TX & Marty Patek of Sweet Home, TX

3rd Place: Ronnie Klekar of Hallettsville, TX & Tommy Neskora of Moulton, TX