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Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

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Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.

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MISD Handbooks Ready

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Moulton Independent School District student and employee handbook are now ready to view. The board discussed this at the July 8 meeting.One significant revision in the student handbook involves early graduation and participation in senior activities.
Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.

Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.

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Yoakum ISD recognizes FFA state students at July School Board meeting

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
A proclamation was made and ag students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District board meeting July 13.The students recognized for this proclamation was the Future Farmers of America Agriculture Clay Shooting Event for the State Level Participation.

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DeWitt Commissioners approve road closures at July 13 meeting

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a couple of road closures at the July 13 meeting.The first road closure is a temporary closure on Ed Blackwell Rd. This is located just a little south from Yoakum and north of Cuero and will be closed for construction.
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Nursing home vets celebrate

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
To honor our nation’s 250th birthday, Lavaca Memorial VFW Post 6382 and Auxiliary provided area nursing home vets with hats and t-shirts to celebrate the event.
Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch

Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch

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Fishing trip brings enjoyment to war heroes

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Each year our country recognizes our fallen veterans on Memorial Day and in November honor all veterans who have ever worn an Armed Forces uniform.However, there are also events held to recognize the more recent heroes of wars involving the United States.

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Hallettsville Man Killed in 4-Vehicle Crash

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90A in Gonzales County caused a 70-year-old Hallettsville man to be killed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).David Anthony Tobola was driving a 2014 Ford F-250 towing a 2002 Heil trailer eastbound on Highway 90A.
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HISD board approves stadium rentals

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday and approved playoff stadium rental agreements for the football, baseball, softball and gymnasium facilities.
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