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Primary Runoff Election

Early in-person voting in both the Republican and Democrat Party primary runoffs ends Friday.Early voting continues to take place at the Lavaca County Courthouse Annex, 412 N. Texana St., Hallettsville with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday), Thursday and Friday.

Twenty-four receive diplomas from SHCHS

Sacred Heart Catholic High School held its graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon, May 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville with 24 seniors receiving their diplomas.

HHS commencement Friday; 107 candidates up for graduation

Hallettsville High School will hold its 2026 Commencement Exercises Friday, May 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville Brahmas Memorial Stadium.Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and in the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the HHS Gymnasium.

DeWitt commissioners approve resolution

DeWitt County Commissioners approved a resolution establishing the week of May 18th as Texas Flood Awareness Week at the May 11th meeting. “The Texas Floodplain Management Association established this in 2016,” DeWitt County Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Jordan Jr. said.

SH parish picnic set for Sunday, May 24

The 144th annual Sacred Heart Parish Spring picnic will take place Sunday, May 24 with all activities at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.

Court hears public health report

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and heard from public health nurse of Lavaca County for the Texas Department Health Services Lavaca County Lauren Werner R.N.

SHCHS graduation Sunday

The 2026 Sacred Heart Catholic High School Commencement Exercises will take place Sunday, May 17 starting at 3 p.m.The ceremony will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville with 24 seniors receiving their diplomas.

HISD board approves resolution to establish school marshal program

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved a resolution to establish a school marshal program.According to HISD superintendent Dr.

Early primary runoff voting starts Monday

Early in-person voting in both the Republican and Democratic Party primary runoffs begins Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22. The general runoff election will take place on Tuesday, May 26.Registered voters can cast their ballots at the Courthouse Annex lo - cated at 412 N. Texana St.

Convicted Child Predator Sentenced to 12 Years Following Probation Revocation

Several cases were made during district court proceedings May 5, with Jessica R. Crawford presiding.Two defendants entered guilty pleas to felony charges and will be sentenced at a later date.