Lavaca County Commissioners Court

Court hears supplemental insurance presentations

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning hearing from two insurance agencies, who presented supplemental insurance plans for county employees for 2026 beginning with the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.

Court approves addition of three jailers/one investigator for LCSO

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and voted to add three jailers and one investigator to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office.Chief deputy Carl Herbst and jail administer Matt Keller met before the court addressing the hiring of the positions.

Court awards some concrete/ labor bids, but rejects others

Due to the regular Monday meeting day falling on Memorial Day, a holiday, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met Tuesday, May 27.Addressing the awarding of concrete and labor bids for Lavaca County roads, the court accepted some and rejected others.

Court designates May 18-24 as EMS Week

At Monday morning ’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved four proclamations.One of the proclamations involved the court designating the week of May 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

National Correctional Officers week, May 4 - 10

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved two proclamations with one involving the National Correctional Officers Week from May 4 through May 10, while the other designated May 11-17 as Police Week, that includes May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Court approves creation of fourth Lavaca County EMS crew

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and approved the creation of a fourth Lavaca County EMS crew.Lavaca County EMS director Michael Furrh spoke to the court regarding the need for adding fourth crew.

Sheriff presents update of first 100 days

At last week’s April 14 Commissioners’ Court meeting, Lavaca County Sheriff Steven Greenwell presented an update on his first 100 days in office.

Court hears report from Sheriff Greenwell

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting last Monday morning hearing from Sheriff Steven Greenwell regarding his first 100 day administration report.

Commissioners support new district court

At the Tuesday, March 25 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a resolution supporting the creation of a District Court that would include Gonzales, Colorado and Lavaca counties.The resolution said, “The new district court is planned to begin on Jan.

April 13 - 19: National Telecommunicators Week

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, March 25 was busy approving proclamations with one of them designating April 13 through 19 as National Telecommunicators Week.