The DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week. Pictured from left to right are 4-H Ambassador Chance Keller, 4-H Ambassador Caleb Keller, Commissioner James Kaiser, 4-H Ambassador Gunnar Frank, Commissioner James Pilchiek, 4-H Ambassador CJ Hood, Commis sioner Ryan Varela, DeWitt County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williamson, and Commissioner Brian Carson. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4 through 10 and this year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower.” The week focuses on the proper ways to stay safe whencharging electronic devices that contain a lithium-ion battery. Seated is Hallettsville mayor Alice Jo Summers, who signs a proclamation naming the week, Fire Prevention Week. Witnessing the signing is Hallettsville VFD fire chief Stephen Grahmann. Contributed photo

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During Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, EOG Resources presented a check for $15,000 to the Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management. Front from left EOG Resources Safety and Operations representative Chelsea Ashworth and Lavaca County Emergency Management coordinator Greg Murrile. Back row from left are commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd, and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt