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The project scope includes improvements to the office space adjacent to the Cricket Wireless storefront downtown at 215 West Grand Ave.

The project scope includes improvements to the office space adjacent to the Cricket Wireless storefront downtown at 215 West Grand Ave.

YEDC approves contractor for downtown office

News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
  The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation approved up to $21,350 for improvements to their future headquarters downtown at Monday’s meeting.
The Yoakum Community Hospital celebrated its 100th anniversary with a three-day celebration May 12 through May 14.

The Yoakum Community Hospital celebrated its 100th anniversary with a three-day celebration May 12 through May 14.

Yoakum Community Hospital: celebrating a century

News Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022
  The Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) celebrated 100 years of local health care last week with three days of festivities spanning May 12 through May 14.
Yoakum public works crews begin improvements to hole No. 7 at the Yoakum Municipal Golf Course greens on Monday, May 16.

Yoakum public works crews begin improvements to hole No. 7 at the Yoakum Municipal Golf Course greens on Monday, May 16.

Crews begin golf course upgrades

News Staff
Monday, May 16, 2022
The Yoakum Municipal Golf Course was approved to receive $40 thousand for golf course and facility improvements through the American Recovery Program Act (ARPA) during last week’s Yoakum City Council meeting.
(Left) John S. Pelech and Michael Brandt repeated the oath office administered by City Clerk Theresa Bowe May 10.

(Left) John S. Pelech and Michael Brandt repeated the oath office administered by City Clerk Theresa Bowe May 10.

Brandt and Pelech join Council, O’Neill reappointed Mayor

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Yoakum City Council officially welcomed its two newest members and appointed Carl O’Neill for his second term as mayor on Tuesday, May 10.   The council canvassed the May 7 General Election results that revealed challengers John S.
Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 2 Q&A set May 14

Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 2 Q&A set May 14

Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 2 Q&A set May 14

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A question and answer forum will start at the Moravia Parish Hall on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. for the two Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 2 candidates on the May 24 Republican Party Runoff Election ballot.
Elementary students present flowers to the high school students at Shiner Catholic School at the May crowning ceremony.

Elementary students present flowers to the high school students at Shiner Catholic School at the May crowning ceremony.

Shiner Catholic School celebrates May Crowning

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Shiner Catholic School students bring flowers to the front of church last week during their weekly student mass to honor Mary, in a simple ceremony known as the May Crowning.
A tour group checks out the Moulton school construction a year ago.

A tour group checks out the Moulton school construction a year ago.

Board to bid fond farewell to interim

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Moulton school board members opted to delay their regular monthly meeting in May by however long it might be necessary to best accommodate interim superintendent Mark Pool.  Turns out, he only needed a day.
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