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Yoakum City Council holds public meeting on first draft of city’s Comprehensive Plan

The first draft of Yoakum’s Comprehensive Plan was presented at the City Council meeting on March 10.The Comprehensive Plan was compiled by CSRS.

LHD Board hears from Dr. Bundrant

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting Monday and heard briefly from Lavaca Medical Center physician Dr. Bradly Bundrant.Bundrant, who moved here from Ballinger, started his family medicine practice at the Lavaca Family Health Clinic this past January.

Judge Mudd highlights V. G. Young Conference, Part 2

In last week’s issue of the paper, County Judge Keith Mudd highlighted some of the topics discussed at the 68th annual V. G. Young Conference he attended in February at Texas A&M University.

45th Annual South Texas Polka/Sausage Fest this weekend

The 45th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest is set for this weekend with all activities taking place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Organizers have lined up a talented group of musicians to perform polka music each day.

Lavaca County EMS 2025 Report

The Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services Report was given at a recent Commissioners Court meeting.“I try to do a yearly report every year,” Lavaca County EMS Chief Michael Furrh said. “The report goes over financials, operations and training.

Court to seek legal counsel to update tax abatement guidelines

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10 and approved the law firm of Allison, Bass and Mcgee LLC for counsel in renewing, updating and/or revising the Lavaca County guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements in a reinvestment zone.

HISD Board reaffirms resolution regarding prayer in school

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9 and reaffirmed a resolution regarding prayer in school.At its Feb. 9 meeting the board adopted a resolution in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11 permitting students to pray in school.

Council approves final draft of Comprehensive Plan

The Hallettsville City Council approved the adoption of the city’s Comprehensive Plan presented by Langford Community Management Services at the March 16 meeting.

Ezzell’s first VFD responds to first call

A newly formed Volunteer Fire Department in the Ezzell area responded to its first call within two days of going into service.