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Pictured are, front from left, Kenneth Roznovsky (Shiner), Joe Martinez (Victoria), Tim Kleihege (Moulton), Marty Patek (Yoakum), Jerome Boehm (Cuero) and Lukas Janak (Yoakum); and, back from left, Arlyn Seiler (Meyersville), Reggie Guettner (Shiner), James Darilek (Gonzales), Don Brown (Shiner), Leo Pustka (Shiner), Leonard Ebner (Hallettsville) and Andrew Pesek (Hallettsville).

Pictured are, front from left, Kenneth Roznovsky (Shiner), Joe Martinez (Victoria), Tim Kleihege (Moulton), Marty Patek (Yoakum), Jerome Boehm (Cuero) and Lukas Janak (Yoakum); and, back from left, Arlyn Seiler (Meyersville), Reggie Guettner (Shiner), James Darilek (Gonzales), Don Brown (Shiner), Leo Pustka (Shiner), Leonard Ebner (Hallettsville) and Andrew Pesek (Hallettsville).

Fourth Degree Assembly recognized for 100 years of service

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Yoakum Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly No.
Things got a mite chaotic recently for Waller County Police K-9 known as Chaos, prompting a need fopr immediate medical attention.

Things got a mite chaotic recently for Waller County Police K-9 known as Chaos, prompting a need fopr immediate medical attention.

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Call it a dream now fully realized

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Most anyone who ever saw a Houston news broadcast from about the 1980s until well into 2000’s will likely recall his name in an instant. Dr. James “Red’ Duke Jr. was just unforgettable like that.
Bryan made one of his first trips to the grocery store late last month to pick up a few necessities and treats.

Bryan made one of his first trips to the grocery store late last month to pick up a few necessities and treats.

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How will you be remembered?

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
“I hope people are still talking about Bryan’s 100 years after I’m gone,” he said to no one in particular, not so long ago.  I glanced at the empty tables to my left. Then shot a quick look to the tables at my back. Only then did I realize my buddy Ignacio Morales was talking to me.
The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously in favor of a 10% property tax decrease during their Aug 8 meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman

The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously in favor of a 10% property tax decrease during their Aug 8 meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman

DeWitt County proposes 10% decrease for 2022 tax rate

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
After nine years of a stagnant tax rate, the DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court voted in favor of a 10% decrease for the 2022 proposed rate at $0.42243 per $100 valuation during their Aug 8 meeting.
Pictured from left to right are SJS Principal Sean Mooney, Father Matthew Huehlefeld, and Picnic Chairperson Patrick Matusek with some of the auction items.

Pictured from left to right are SJS Principal Sean Mooney, Father Matthew Huehlefeld, and Picnic Chairperson Patrick Matusek with some of the auction items.

St. Joseph Church Picnic to be held on Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
There will be 15 prize drawings totaling $21,600.00 to be given away during the St. Joseph Church Picnic in Yoakum on Aug. 7 at the Yoakum Community Center.
YISD trustees and administrators review budget information during the Aug 1 budget workshop in the YISD Administration Building. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

YISD trustees and administrators review budget information during the Aug 1 budget workshop in the YISD Administration Building. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

YISD board hears proposed pay increases for all teachers, staff

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The Yoakum ISD School Board reviewed a proposed budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year that featured pay increases for all teachers and staff at Monday’s special meeting, Aug 1.
YISD pre-K students will receive free school supplies, backpacks and mats for the 2022-2023 school year. Courtesy Photo.

YISD pre-K students will receive free school supplies, backpacks and mats for the 2022-2023 school year. Courtesy Photo.

Yoakum Pre-K students receive free supplies this year

Hans Lammeman
Sunday, July 31, 2022
YISD pre-K students will receive free backpacks, mats and supplies for the 2022-2023 school year, courtesy of a grant that accompanies the district’s first year to offer a full-day pre-K program.
A streetlamp illuminates blue light at the intersection of East Gonzales and South Streets in Yoakum. Photo by Nadine Rex.

A streetlamp illuminates blue light at the intersection of East Gonzales and South Streets in Yoakum. Photo by Nadine Rex.

Yoakum’s blue streetlights explained

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The blue streetlights dotting Yoakum are the result of a recalled batch of defective white LED lights rather than a demonstration of Bulldog spirit by lining City streets with school colors.
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