Airport

Yoakum makes airport improvements

The City of Yoakum has been making some much needed improvements to its local airport.The improvements are being made through by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Yoakum airport undergoes renovations

The Yoakum Municipal Airport is undergoing some renovations.“The Texas Department of Transportation does an annual evaluation of airports,” Mayor Carl O’ Neill said. “The evaluation last year showed that we need to do some repair work out there. There will be rehabilitations.
Photo by Bobby Horecka

Photo by Bobby Horecka

History on the Wing

It was like stepping back in time as vintage biplanes raced past wing to wing at what had to be no more than 75 feet off the ground – close enough to the ground you could see a big ol’ grin on both pilots’ faces, that’s for sure – as some flew and others A-hooogaa’d their way out onto the field...
That red classic 1965 Ford Mustang could be yours if you wind up being the lucky winner drawn, as the Texas Barnstorming Museum hosts its 8th Fly-In and Model T owners from across the nation converge at the local airport Saturday, Oct. 1.

That red classic 1965 Ford Mustang could be yours if you wind up being the lucky winner drawn, as the Texas Barnstorming Museum hosts its 8th Fly-In and Model T owners from across the nation converge at the local airport Saturday, Oct. 1.

Hallettsville Fly-In lands at local airfield Saturday

If the skies over Hallettsville seem a mite active this weekend, there’s a good reason: The Texas Barnstorming Museum plays host to its eighth annual Hallettsville Fly-In, featuring pilots from all over as they descend on our little airstrip Saturday to support those looking to expand their...