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DeWitt Commissioners Court preview in detailed report June 3

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners held a meeting May 26. Due to the meeting being past press deadline, here is a brief overview of what the meeting consisted of. A more detailed report will be in next week’s edition of the Yoakum Herald-Times.
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Duckworth inducted into the Fiddlers’ Frolics Hall of Fame

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The 55th Fiddlers’ Frolics was held during the last weekend of April that also included induction ceremonies for Fiddlers Frolics Hall of Fame.With ceremonies held on Sunday morning, April 26, Bryan Duckworth was the only member of this year’s Hall of Fame class.

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LHD Board elects 26-27 officers

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening, May 18 and held its annual election of officers for 2026-27.Board president James Fenner, vice-president Carl Hobbs and secretary Gene Schott will continue their positions on the board.

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Court conducts meeting Wednesday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Due to Monday having been Memorial Day, federal holiday, and Tuesday being a location for the primary runoff election, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met today (Wednesday) for its regular meeting.

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Appelt reunion Sunday, June 7

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The 62nd Appelt Family Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, June 7.Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and lunch consisting of stew, sausage, potatoes, and trimmings will be provided, along with cold drinks will be served at 12 noon.

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Board discusses new bus law, swears in Luksovsky

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A new Texas law has passed stating that by 2029, every school district must have seat belts on their buses.This is a part of Senate Bill 546 which requires all Texas school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029.
The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

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Yoakum ISD swears in board members

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Yoakum Independent School District swore in board members and gave enrollment updates at the May 12 meeting. Those being sworn included Gary Colman and Amanda Fling.“These board members are all incumbents,” YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said.
The Yoakum City Council administered the Oath of Office to council members Michael Brandt and Mitchell Franz. Both members are renewing their terms. Pictured at far right is City Clerk Theresa Bowe.

The Yoakum City Council administered the Oath of Office to council members Michael Brandt and Mitchell Franz. Both members are renewing their terms. Pictured at far right is City Clerk Theresa Bowe.

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Yoakum City Council approves code ordinances, swears in members for upcoming terms

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Yoakum City Council held a public hearing and approved a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2241 adopting updated international construction and safety codes for commercial and residential buildings at the May 12 meeting.
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