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Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office hosted 58 jailers from Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Gonzales and Fayette counties last week.

Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office hosted 58 jailers from Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Gonzales and Fayette counties last week.

Sheriff hosts jailer training for five counties

Bobby Horecka
Friday, October 7, 2022
Melvin Bowser with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards presented inmate suicide prevention course for jailers, part of the training hosted by Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office for 58 jailers from Lavaca, Calhoun, Jackson, Gonzales and Fayette counties last week.
Home of the Lavaca County Grand Jury

Home of the Lavaca County Grand Jury

Grand jury doles out eight indictments

News Staff
Friday, October 7, 2022
Lavaca County grand jurors handed down eight felony indictments last month, almost all of which were tied to illegal drugs. One of those eight cases was returned a sealed indictment, which typically involves cases where an arrest warrant wasn’t yet served. An indictment does not imply guilt.

YISD approves $4 million energy savings project

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Yoakum ISD Trustees approved a $4 million project with Schneider Electric to renovate the Yoakum Junior High School’s HVAC system and replace indoor and outdoor lighting throughout district campuses.   During their Sept.
Abbie Galvan, Rafael Quilpas, Samantha Adamek, Leah Muenich, Cameron Williams, Anna Ramirez and Illana Garcia introduce themselves and the YHS Student Council projects to the YISD School Board Monday, Oct. 3. Photo by Hans Lammeman

Abbie Galvan, Rafael Quilpas, Samantha Adamek, Leah Muenich, Cameron Williams, Anna Ramirez and Illana Garcia introduce themselves and the YHS Student Council projects to the YISD School Board Monday, Oct. 3. Photo by Hans Lammeman

YISD recognizes YHS Student Council

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
This year’s Yoakum High School Student (YHS) Council members introduced themselves to the Yoakum ISD Trustees and received praise for their dedication to their community during Monday’s School Board meeting.
(Back from left) DeWitt County Historical Commission Vice Chairman Dianna Bartosh, Boardmember Barbara Nuckles, Boardmember Larry Nuckles, (Front from left) and Chairman Peggy Ledbetter receive the THC 2021 Distinguished Service Award presented by County Judge Daryl Fowler Monday, Sept. 26. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

(Back from left) DeWitt County Historical Commission Vice Chairman Dianna Bartosh, Boardmember Barbara Nuckles, Boardmember Larry Nuckles, (Front from left) and Chairman Peggy Ledbetter receive the THC 2021 Distinguished Service Award presented by County Judge Daryl Fowler Monday, Sept. 26. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

DeWitt County Historical Commission receives Distinguished Service Award

Hans Lammeman
Friday, September 30, 2022
The DeWitt County Historical Commission received its 23rd award from the Texas Historical Commission (THC) in recognition of its well-balanced preservation program and community engagement initiatives from the County Commissioners’ Court Monday, Sept. 26.
Chamber Photo

Chamber Photo

Tex Propane picked August 2022 Business of the Month

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Board directors with the Moulton Chamber of Commerce selected Tex Propane as their pick for Business of the Month in August 2022. Tex Propane has been family-owned and operated since 1965. The Tex Propane team serves commercial, residential and agricultural customers.
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