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DeWitt County Sheriff’s Report, July 8 - 14

News Staff
Monday, July 18, 2022
DeWitt County law enforcement officers made 19 arrests between July 8 and July 14. Those arrests contributed to an average daily prisoner population of 93 inmates at the DeWitt County Jail, 13 of whom included prisoners housed for other agencies.
DeWitt County Auditor Carrie Rea and County Judge Daryl inspect budgeted expenditures during a discussion at the July 11 regular meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

DeWitt County Auditor Carrie Rea and County Judge Daryl inspect budgeted expenditures during a discussion at the July 11 regular meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Criminals deceive DeWitt County for more than $305,000

Hans Lammeman
Monday, July 18, 2022
Editor's Note: Due to the breaking-news nature of this story, the article was updated as information became available on Monday, June 18. The first cyber security crime in DeWitt County history deceived county staff in June, according to County Judge Daryl Fowler.  This led to $305,301.
The Dry Rice Fire consumes dry land in Colorado County this week, contributing to 326 total acres impacted. Photo Courtest Shiner Fire Department Facebook.

The Dry Rice Fire consumes dry land in Colorado County this week, contributing to 326 total acres impacted. Photo Courtest Shiner Fire Department Facebook.

Colorado Co. fires consume 380 acres

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
Several Lavaca County crews were amongst the 34 departments on the scene for two wildfires that consumed more than 380 acres in Colorado County over multiple days this week, according to Texas A&M Forest Service and local departments.
The Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department is amongst the seven DeWitt County VFDs to receive increased funding per service call at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting.

The Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department is amongst the seven DeWitt County VFDs to receive increased funding per service call at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting.

VFDs to receive 50% more per call

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court voted to increase service call stipends for the county’s seven volunteer fire departments (VFD) in response to high fuel costs and enduring drought conditions.
Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results.

Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results.

YISD STAAR pass rate well above region, state

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results shared during the July 11 YISD meeting.
ERCOT Photo

ERCOT Photo

ERCOT asking Texas to ease energy consumption

Bobby Horecka
Monday, July 11, 2022
Amidst some of the hottest days on record and, quite possibly, the longest span of days that Texans have suffered through such extreme heat, the agency overseeing the state’s power resources has once again asked Texans to chill out on their power usage.
Lower Colorado River Authority

Lower Colorado River Authority

LCRA grant applications due by July 31

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The deadline to apply for up to $50,000 grants from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is fast approaching. LCRA supports local communities in its service area through its Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP).
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