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

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 .36 of a mile will be 50 miles per hour. From that point south for approximately .9 of a mile, the speed limit will be…