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Texans are accustom to having high temperatures for the summer, but usually the scorching heat doesn’t usually happen until July and August. Courtesy Photo.

Texans are accustom to having high temperatures for the summer, but usually the scorching heat doesn’t usually happen until July and August. Courtesy Photo.

Summer brings intense high temps

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
By Jimmy Appelt tribunenewsroom@sbcglobal.net   If you have stepped outside for any length of time for the past week, you had to notice the extreme high temperatures that are in control for  this area.
A herd of blesbok sunbathes at the TDS Exotic Wildlife Game Ranch May 12. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

A herd of blesbok sunbathes at the TDS Exotic Wildlife Game Ranch May 12. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Litters at the landfill

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
An exotic game ranch containing more than 2,000 animals and 100 species sits adjacent to the Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) landfill, which is the final destination for most of Yoakum’s solid waste.
Photo by Andy Heatwole - Texas A&M Forest Service

Photo by Andy Heatwole - Texas A&M Forest Service

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Allergies are nothing to sneeze at

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Most folks living in Texas are used to dealing with stopped up nasal passages, a runny nose and sneezing during certain times of the year. The culprit? Allergies. And although some people might believe that this situation comes about only in the spring time, that’s far from the truth.
Trey Harris and Josh Fluitt tattoo guests at Yoakum Ink Friday, June 10.

Trey Harris and Josh Fluitt tattoo guests at Yoakum Ink Friday, June 10.

Tattooing Yoakum

Hans Lammeman
Saturday, June 11, 2022
It’s safe to assume that a sizeable portion of the tattoos decorating the Yoakum community come from the lone parlor in town, Yoakum Ink.   It may be no surprise that the man with ‘Yoakum Ink’ tattooed in large lettering across his head has been at the helm of the operation.
Majek Vineyard & Winery staff gather for a photo with a special group of visitors last week, a group of Rotarians from France who stopped by as part of their Texas tour, ahead of this week’s International Rotary Club Convention in Houston.

Majek Vineyard & Winery staff gather for a photo with a special group of visitors last week, a group of Rotarians from France who stopped by as part of their Texas tour, ahead of this week’s International Rotary Club Convention in Houston.

Bonjour et bienvenue en Moravie!

Bobby Horecka
Friday, June 10, 2022
Majek Vineyard & Winery in Moravia hosted a crowd last weekend that you might not expect to come across in Lavaca County, especially not in a tiny place like Moravia. “We had the most amazing group of people down yesterday,” winery owner Randy Majek shared on Saturday.
In May, the LCCAD sent more than 18,000 notices to property owners to indicate that their property’s proposed appraised value increased by $1,000 or more. Courtesy Photo.

In May, the LCCAD sent more than 18,000 notices to property owners to indicate that their property’s proposed appraised value increased by $1,000 or more. Courtesy Photo.

Rising property values and the petition process

Hans Lammeman
Thursday, June 9, 2022
  More than 18,000 real property owners received a letter from the Lavaca County Central Appraisal District (LCCAD) in May indicating that the proposed appraised value of their property increased by at least $1,000.   While many major media sources report that the inflation rate for the U.
Professional cartoonist David Pitts demonstrates techniques for drawing faces at the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library June 7.

Professional cartoonist David Pitts demonstrates techniques for drawing faces at the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library June 7.

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Pro cartoonist hosts community art class at library

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Eager students of all ages gathered in the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library Tuesday for a hands-on art class hosted by professional cartoonist David Pitts.
JoJo DeBord (right) was motivated by her husband, Jesse (left), and her children to fight cancer. Contributed Photo/

JoJo DeBord (right) was motivated by her husband, Jesse (left), and her children to fight cancer. Contributed Photo/

What cancer taught me

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Life offers few obstacles more intimidating than a cancer diagnosis; it is widely reported as one of the leading causes of death worldwide with incredibly unforgiving symptoms.    Though 39.
A Food Network crew films Jack Matusek preparing a signature dish in October ahead of his appearance on Season 52, Episode 7 of Chopped. Contributed Photo.

A Food Network crew films Jack Matusek preparing a signature dish in October ahead of his appearance on Season 52, Episode 7 of Chopped. Contributed Photo.

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Matusek wows Food Network judges

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Yoakum native and Master Butcher Jack Matusek impressed Food Network judges with a skillful performance on a chuck-wagon-themed episode of Chopped in May.
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