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LCRA gives $815K in development grants

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced the award of more than $815,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants last month for a wide range of projects in towns across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas.
In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

61st Town & Country Jamboree just three weeks away

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By ANNA BARTOS Moulton Chamber President With the dawn of July comes the excitement of Moulton’s biggest event, the Town and Country Jamboree, and this year marks the 61st celebration, a weekend full of fun and friends.
Wanna take a shot at these two? Be there at the pool in Hallettsville, 11 a.m. sharp, Thursday, July 7.

Wanna take a shot at these two? Be there at the pool in Hallettsville, 11 a.m. sharp, Thursday, July 7.

Ready to turn these two into a couple of soggy saps?

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
They don’t let us out much. Especially not together. And there’s probably a good reason for that, though the precise logic eludes me just now… But get ready: They’re letting us loose tomorrow. No, we’re not convicts! Well, the dude on the right ain’t, we’re pretty ceratain anyway.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service‘s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training on Friday, July 8 for Jackson and Lavaca counties.Courtesy photo

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service‘s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training on Friday, July 8 for Jackson and Lavaca counties.Courtesy photo

Rainwater harvesting/turf management training Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service‘s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training on Friday, July 8 for Jackson and Lavaca counties. The training program will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 321 U. S.
Photo Provided by the Hart Family

Photo Provided by the Hart Family

More details revealed about Saturday’s tragedy on Lake Texana

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Funeral services for the 41-year-old Hallettsville man who drowned Saturday evening at Lake Texana near Edna have been scheduled for later this week in Yoakum and Sweet Home. Donnie Hart Jr., 41, died tragically late Saturday while out at the lake with his family.

DeWitt grand jury issues 19 indictments June 2

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The DeWitt County grand jury handed down 18 felony indictments after jurors met for their hearing of cases June 2. Six of the 19 indictments returned as sealed, which typically indicates that law enforcement has not yet served arrest warrants in those cases.
Rodney Svec repeats the oath of office administered by Paula Janota at the June 13 meeting at the YISD Administration Building.

Rodney Svec repeats the oath of office administered by Paula Janota at the June 13 meeting at the YISD Administration Building.

Svec reelected to YISD after running unopposed

Hans Lammeman
Monday, July 4, 2022
The Yoakum ISD School Board welcomed Rodney Svec back for another term with a group that has a combined 75 years of experience as YISD trustees.   After running unopposed, Svec repeated the oath of office administered by Paula Janota at the June 13 meeting at the YISD Administration Building.
Damages didn't appear too terribly bad at Hoffer's Drive In Grocery on Sunday night. Unless you happen to be a bench, in which case, we're terribly sorry for your loss.

Damages didn't appear too terribly bad at Hoffer's Drive In Grocery on Sunday night. Unless you happen to be a bench, in which case, we're terribly sorry for your loss.

HPD jails man for driving drunk after he crashes into local store

Bobby Horecka
Monday, July 4, 2022
Somehow, we’re almost certain that’s not what they meant when they made the Hoffer’s Drive In Grocery & Washeteria sign out front.
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