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At a chaotic and confusing press conference on Thursday, May 26, 2022, Victor Escalon, an official with the Texas Department of Public Safety, offered additional details Thursday about the law enforcement response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Photo by Sergio Flores/The Texas Tribune

At a chaotic and confusing press conference on Thursday, May 26, 2022, Victor Escalon, an official with the Texas Department of Public Safety, offered additional details Thursday about the law enforcement response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Photo by Sergio Flores/The Texas Tribune

Authorities took an hour to stop Uvalde gunman, raising questions about law enforcement response

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
BY JOSHUA FECHTER AND REESE OXNER, The Texas Tribune, May 26, 2022  A gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a South Texas elementary school walked unopposed onto school grounds, state law enforcement officials said Thursday — and once he was inside, it took police an hour to stop him.
Mrs. Turek began as interim superintendent on Wednesday, June 1.

Mrs. Turek began as interim superintendent on Wednesday, June 1.

New interim superintendent welcomed to Sweet Home ISD

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Sweet Home ISD is pleased to welcome Mrs. Michelle Turek to the Cougar Family. Her vast experience, knowledge and positive disposition will serve the staff, students and Sweet Home community well, members of the school board reported last month. Mrs.
If you spend time outdoors this summer, watch the heat.

If you spend time outdoors this summer, watch the heat.

Stay aware while dealing with summer heat

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
With triple-degree heat already popping up several times during the month of May, anyone looking to spend any amount of time outdoors this summer needs to know the signs of heat stress and exhaustion.
Americans are poised to see some of the highest food prices in years as the market works to correct itself.

Americans are poised to see some of the highest food prices in years as the market works to correct itself.

Inflation expected to impact U.S. economy for several years

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Overall consumer prices in April were 8.3% higher than a year ago, and America’s families can expect inflation to continue putting pressure on their wallets for the next few years, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Members of the Texas Sheriffs’ Regional Alliance met Wednesday, May 18, at Prasek’s in Hillje to approve a new set of bylaws and select new board members and officers.

Members of the Texas Sheriffs’ Regional Alliance met Wednesday, May 18, at Prasek’s in Hillje to approve a new set of bylaws and select new board members and officers.

Harmon named president of the regional sheriff’s alliance

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Members of the Texas Sheriffs’ Regional Alliance met Wednesday, May 18, at Prasek’s in Hillje to approve a new set of bylaws and select new board members and officers, choosing Lavaca County’s very own Micah Harmon as new president of the organization.
Hallettsville Police arrested 17-year-old girl Wednesday on allegations that she threatened to bring a gun to school, just one day after the tragic events unfolded in Uvalde.

Hallettsville Police arrested 17-year-old girl Wednesday on allegations that she threatened to bring a gun to school, just one day after the tragic events unfolded in Uvalde.

HPD: Girl jailed after threats made to bring gun to school

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
A 17-year-old girl was arrested after Hallettsville police say they received several reports that she threatened to bring a firearm to Hallettsville High School, just hours after the tragic events unfolded in Uvalde last week, according to a May 25 HPD press release.
Operations Officer for the First Squadron, 112th Cavalry Regiment, Major Matt Machacek, pays his respects to fallen veterans during the Memorial Day Tribute at the Veterans War Memorial.

Operations Officer for the First Squadron, 112th Cavalry Regiment, Major Matt Machacek, pays his respects to fallen veterans during the Memorial Day Tribute at the Veterans War Memorial.

Fallen vets honored in Green Dickson Park

News Staff
Monday, May 30, 2022
While flags flapped rapidly at half-mast from the strong Monday morning wind, dozens of locals paid their respects to fallen U.S Military personnel for the Memorial Day Tribute at the Veterans War Memorial.
The investigation continues into Moulton's bomb scare Thursday. If you have any information, please contact Moulton Police Department.

The investigation continues into Moulton's bomb scare Thursday. If you have any information, please contact Moulton Police Department.

Investigation continues into suspicious device found outside old gym

News Staff
Saturday, May 28, 2022
By BOBBY HORECKA Moulton Police Chief Mitchell Bennett spent hours Friday poring over video surveillance in search of clues behind Thursday’s bomb scare at the local school campus.

Faircloth, Greenwell win primary runoffs

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
All of the reported vote totals are considered unofficial until the final canvassing of votes take place.   Wayne Faircloth and Steve Greenwell were the winners following the Republican Party primary election held Tuesday, May 24.
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