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Council adopt budget, tax rate

The Hallettsville City Council met in a special-called meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 2 and adopt both the budget for fiscal year 2026 and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate.Council voted unanimously to adopt a methods and operation (M&O) rate of .

LHD Board approves tax rate

The Lavaca Hospital Board of Directors met in a special called meeting at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and set the voter-approval tax rate at .1626 cents per $100 valuation.

HISD board approves depository bid

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Wednesday morning and heard a report from board member Brian Henneke regarding the depository contract.

Pesticide applicator course offered Sept. 25

The Lavaca County Agri-Life extension office has announced that a pesticide applicators recertification course is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25.

EMS helps search and rescue dogs

Lavaca County Emergency Management Services crews recently helped search and rescue dogs recover from heat and exhaustion while on deployment in Kerrville. Using special equipment made for animals, medics gave oxygen to several cadaver dogs needing medical attention.

From typesetter to Town Chatter: Jasek begins 70 years in journalism

This week, Lavaca County celebrated a remarkable milestone as Henry Joe Jasek began his 70th year in journalism.Jasek’s career started on August 30, 1956, when he was a recent high school graduate looking for work close to home.

LCSO busy conducting arrests last week

During the past week, the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office has been very busy conducting arrests.Last Friday, Aug. 22, the Texas Officer of Attorney General’s (OAG) Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested Travis Bingham, a Lavaca County registered sex offender, in Houston.

Labor Day: a celebration for working people

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, is a U.S. federal holiday dedicated to celebrating the contributions and achievements of American workers.

YEDC provides phase three funding

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation approved Phase III of a funding request from Brandon and Courtney Welch, owners of Freebird Salon, at the Aug. 19 meeting. The latest round will support outdoor landscaping as the project nears completion.