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Appelt reunion Sunday, June 7

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The 62nd Appelt Family Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, June 7.Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and lunch consisting of stew, sausage, potatoes, and trimmings will be provided, along with cold drinks will be served at 12 noon.

Board discusses new bus law, swears in Luksovsky

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A new Texas law has passed stating that by 2029, every school district must have seat belts on their buses.This is a part of Senate Bill 546 which requires all Texas school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029.
The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

Yoakum ISD swears in board members

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Yoakum Independent School District swore in board members and gave enrollment updates at the May 12 meeting. Those being sworn included Gary Colman and Amanda Fling.“These board members are all incumbents,” YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said.
The Yoakum City Council administered the Oath of Office to council members Michael Brandt and Mitchell Franz. Both members are renewing their terms. Pictured at far right is City Clerk Theresa Bowe.

The Yoakum City Council administered the Oath of Office to council members Michael Brandt and Mitchell Franz. Both members are renewing their terms. Pictured at far right is City Clerk Theresa Bowe.

Yoakum City Council approves code ordinances, swears in members for upcoming terms

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Yoakum City Council held a public hearing and approved a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2241 adopting updated international construction and safety codes for commercial and residential buildings at the May 12 meeting.

Community Emergency Response Team

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
DeWitt County now has applications open for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.The CERT program is a nationally recognized initiative supported by FEMA that trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills.
PICTURED IS PETER MURPHY TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR PLACE #4

PICTURED IS PETER MURPHY TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR PLACE #4

Council approves new U.S. 77 speed limits, backs Veterans

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Hallettsville City Council approved an ordinance establishing new speed limits on portions of U.S. Highway 77 within the city limits at the May 18th meeting.Under the ordinance, the speed limit on North Texana Street/U.S. 77 from the north city limit south for approximately .

SH Parish Picnic Sunday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The 144th annual Sacred Heart Parish Spring picnic is on tap for this Sunday with all activities at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.
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