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Members of Post No. 392 line up for a 21-gun salute and performance of TAPS beneath a half mast Memorial Day flag, lowered out of respect to the many lives lost last week in Uvalde.

Members of Post No. 392 line up for a 21-gun salute and performance of TAPS beneath a half mast Memorial Day flag, lowered out of respect to the many lives lost last week in Uvalde.

In Memory of the Fallen...

Bobby Horecka
Friday, June 3, 2022
Some 50 area residents gathered Monday, May 30, at the Moulton City Cemetery Pavilion for the American Legion’s annual Memorial Day observances, a day meant to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and are no longer with us, or a retired Lt. Col.
If you spend time outdoors this summer, watch the heat.

If you spend time outdoors this summer, watch the heat.

Stay aware while dealing with summer heat

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
With triple-degree heat already popping up several times during the month of May, anyone looking to spend any amount of time outdoors this summer needs to know the signs of heat stress and exhaustion.
Americans are poised to see some of the highest food prices in years as the market works to correct itself.

Americans are poised to see some of the highest food prices in years as the market works to correct itself.

Inflation expected to impact U.S. economy for several years

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Overall consumer prices in April were 8.3% higher than a year ago, and America’s families can expect inflation to continue putting pressure on their wallets for the next few years, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Bill Lopez poses in front of a wall decorated with his awards in mid-May. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Bill Lopez poses in front of a wall decorated with his awards in mid-May. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Bill Lopez: An unforgettable impact

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
In a window of free time amongst his schedule cluttered with doctor’s appointments and “taking care of his final business,” as he puts it, Bill Lopez took the time for an interview to discuss several decades of involvement in the Yoakum community.
YHS Class of 2022 Valedictorian Sophie Jahn plans to attend Texas A&M University in the upcoming fall semester. Contributed Photo.

YHS Class of 2022 Valedictorian Sophie Jahn plans to attend Texas A&M University in the upcoming fall semester. Contributed Photo.

Jahn to build on passion for architecture at A&M

News Staff
Monday, May 30, 2022
After graduating from Yoakum High School (YHS) as the 2022 Class Valedictorian, Yoakum native Sophie Jahn plans to fulfill her dream of going to Texas A&M University to study architecture.
Lance Cpl. Thomas Wayne Lenz was buried along with that of five other Lavaca County soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, is inscribed on the Vietnam War Memorial at Hallettsville. Contributed Photo.

Lance Cpl. Thomas Wayne Lenz was buried along with that of five other Lavaca County soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, is inscribed on the Vietnam War Memorial at Hallettsville. Contributed Photo.

Moulton Marine Made Ultimate Sacrifice In Vietnam

Murray Montgomery
Friday, May 27, 2022
Editors Note: This article was written by Staff Writer Murray Montgomery in 2005. We felt it was appropriate to print it again in honor of Memorial Day. They were typical high school boys – three young friends and classmates at Moulton High School (Texas).
Nine of the 12 2022 YISD retirees pose together on Friday, May 27.

Nine of the 12 2022 YISD retirees pose together on Friday, May 27.

YISD honors 12 retirees

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) honored 12 retirees that have a combined 172 years of service to Yoakum students.
Jordan Ledlow poses with an award from a band compeition. Contributed photo.

Jordan Ledlow poses with an award from a band compeition. Contributed photo.

Ledlow aims for NYC to study neuroscience

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
With spots on the Yoakum Bulldog Band and Yoakum High School (YHS) Student Council, the class of 2022 Salutatorian emphasized academics and extracurricular involvement.    Jordan Ledlow looks to follow his interest in neuroscience to the Big Apple to study at New York University.
A proclamation will be made on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas State Commander Lazaro Camarillo III on Monday, May 30.

A proclamation will be made on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas State Commander Lazaro Camarillo III on Monday, May 30.

Military Order of the Purple Heart to recognize Yoakum as Purple Heart City

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Readers are encouraged to join the City of Yoakum in honoring those who were wounded or died in active military service at the Yoakum Fire Station for the Memorial Day Event on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 prepare to fire a 21-gun salute during Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2018.

Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 prepare to fire a 21-gun salute during Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2018.

VVA/VFW hosting Day of Remembrance

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 will host a Memorial Day program Monday, May 30 at the Sacred Heart Family Center located at 400 E. Fifth St. in Hallettsville.
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