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New Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 Lindsay Renee Ruppert brings more than 10 years of experience to the office. Photo courtesy of Ele Chew.

New Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 Lindsay Renee Ruppert brings more than 10 years of experience to the office. Photo courtesy of Ele Chew.

Meet new JP1 Lindsay Ruppert

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
After interviewing eight applicants, the DeWitt County Commissioners appointed Lindsay Renee Ruppert, of Yoakum, as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 (JP1) May 12. She will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Peggy Mayer March 28.

YEDC: Irvine Street parking lot improvement update

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation provided updates on the parking lot improvements on Irvine Street at the May 20 meeting. The parking lot is across the street from YK Deli and the shopping center. The YEDC owns this parking lot.

Council gives grant project updates

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
City Administrator LuAnn Rogers gave a report on ongoing projects at the Moulton City Council meeting on May 13.“The waterline replacement that we’ve been doing on County Road 291 is now complete,” Rogers said. “The Texas Water Development Board also approved our grant for wastewater improvements.

LHD elects officers, appoints committee members

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening and held its annual election of officers for 2025-26.Board President James Fenner and secretary Gene Schott will continue their positions on the board, while Carl Hobbs will serve as vice-president.
Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony above Saint Peter’s Basilica Square when he was first introduced as the newly elected Pope. Millions watched this event on television and thousands attended in person on the evening he was elected, including Wayne and Lee Ann Freytag. The Freytags along with members of the Victoria Diocese as well as Bishop Brendan Cahill attended the event. The photo was taken by Wayne Freytag

Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony above Saint Peter’s Basilica Square when he was first introduced as the newly elected Pope. Millions watched this event on television and thousands attended in person on the evening he was elected, including Wayne and Lee Ann Freytag. The Freytags along with members of the Victoria Diocese as well as Bishop Brendan Cahill attended the event. The photo was taken by Wayne Freytag

Freytags experience the unveiling of Pope Leo XIV

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
When a Cardinal in the Catholic Church is elected Pope, it is usually a position held for life and is an event that doesn’t take place very often for the world to see.
Color guard members of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 conduct a 21-gun salute to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Sacred Heart Family Center this past Monday. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Color guard members of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 conduct a 21-gun salute to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Sacred Heart Family Center this past Monday. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Local veterans organizations host Memorial Day ceremonies

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with retired U.S.
Haven Flores proudly displays her American FFA degree, the highest honor awarded by the National FFA Organization.

Haven Flores proudly displays her American FFA degree, the highest honor awarded by the National FFA Organization.

Haven’s American Dream: A Shiner FFA Legacy

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
In the proud agricultural town of Shiner,  one student has left a lasting mark on both her community and her school.
Valedictorian Jessica Fikac

Valedictorian Jessica Fikac

St. Paul graduation this Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The St. Paul High School Class of 2025 will graduate Friday, May 30 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.Jessica Fikac has the honor of being named the valedictorian of the St. Paul High School Class of 2025.
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