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

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.

Yoakum City Council awards contract for Street Improvement Project, Memorial Day Service set

The Yoakum City Council awarded contracts for both the 2026 Street Improvement Project and the Sidewalk Project at the April 14th meeting.“The Street Improvement Project is an annual project that our street crew tries to get into the budget,” City Clerk Theresa Bowe said.

Graduate students to study downtown revitalization in Yoakum

Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University will research downtown revitalization strategies in Yoakum as part of a capstone project during the upcoming academic year.

Yoakum City Council holds public meeting on first draft of city’s Comprehensive Plan

The first draft of Yoakum’s Comprehensive Plan was presented at the City Council meeting on March 10.The Comprehensive Plan was compiled by CSRS.

YEDC approves grants to enhance local business and community aesthetics

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved two grant applications during its Feb. 24 meeting, supporting business development and continued improvements to community aesthetics.The first application was submitted by Yoakum Lube and Tire LLC, located at 212 U.S. Highway 77A North.

Yoakum ISD and Yoakum City Council cancel May election

The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Yoakum Independent School District (Yoakum ISD) Board of Trustees and the Yoakum City Council closed Friday, Feb. 13. Each entity reported no races will be contested.

City approves water infrastructure grant

The City of Yoakum has approved an application for state grant funding aimed at improving its aging water infrastructure, a move city officials say would help ensure reliable service for residents as the system continues to age.

City Council receives YPD Racial Profiling Report

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) submitted their Racial Profiling Report to City Council last week on Feb. 10.

Comprehensive Plan submitted at city meeting

The Yoakum Comprehensive Plan was presented at the Yoakum City Council meeting on Oct. 14.

YEDC reviews budget

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) held their Annual Meeting on Sept. 16th. Included in the discussion was the review and approval of the 2025- 2026 budget, with funding priorities supporting community and economic development.