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DeWitt Commissioners rescind burn ban

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court has ordered to rescind the burn ban at the May 12 meeting.“It looks like we have had a significant amount of rain lately,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.
Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Students recognized at YISD Board meeting, resignations and retirees announced

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting May 12 for both art and track.Taylor Velek was recognized for her submission in an art contest. Her artwork, titled “Ranch Hands” qualified for state competition. There were 2,359 artworks judged.

Sacred Heart Church Spring picnic Sunday, May 25

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The annual Sacred Heart Parish Spring picnic will take place Sunday, May 25 with all activities at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional meal consisting of country fried chicken, stew, homemade cornbread dressing with all the trimmings will be served in the hall from 10:30 a.

Excessive high temps predicted for this for this week

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Excessive high temperatures are being predicted with daytime highs expected to be 100-plus degrees through the next few days.Weather forecasters are predicting some areas reaching over 110 degrees and the heat wave is being caused by a strong high-pressure system moving into Texas.

SHCHS graduation ceremonies Sunday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The 2025 Sacred Heart Catholic High School Commencement Exercises will take place Sunday starting at 3 p.m.The ceremony will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville with 22 seniors receiving their diplomas.
Hallettsville Tribune-Herald staff writer Jimmy Appelt was presented the first place Friends of Conservation award at the Area III Conservation Awards Banquet held Tuesday, May 6 at the Anne Thomas Friar Homemaking Building in Cuero. From left are Leroy Wolff, vice-president of the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Appelt, and Jose Dodier, a member of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Photo by Dennis Evins

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald staff writer Jimmy Appelt was presented the first place Friends of Conservation award at the Area III Conservation Awards Banquet held Tuesday, May 6 at the Anne Thomas Friar Homemaking Building in Cuero. From left are Leroy Wolff, vice-president of the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Appelt, and Jose Dodier, a member of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Photo by Dennis Evins

Local Hallettsville Resident Recognized in Texas Conservation Awards Program

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Jimmy Appelt of Hallettsville was recognized for his participation in the Texas Conservation Awards Program sponsored by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 334, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
The Ford pickup, reported stolen out of Brazoria County, sits in a field in the northern Lavaca County area. The vehicle was used by two subjects, who bailed out of the truck following a law enforcement chase last Tuesday, May 6. The two subjects, described as Hispanic males in their late 20’s and both under six feet tall, led officers to an area between Highway 77 North and CR 240. According to Sheriff Steven Greenwell, the two subjects remain at large. Photo courtesy of the LCSO Facebook page

The Ford pickup, reported stolen out of Brazoria County, sits in a field in the northern Lavaca County area. The vehicle was used by two subjects, who bailed out of the truck following a law enforcement chase last Tuesday, May 6. The two subjects, described as Hispanic males in their late 20’s and both under six feet tall, led officers to an area between Highway 77 North and CR 240. According to Sheriff Steven Greenwell, the two subjects remain at large. Photo courtesy of the LCSO Facebook page

Suspects remain at large following Tuesday, May 6 bail out

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Two subjects, who evaded Lavaca County Sheriff deputies in a bail out last Tuesday, May 6 remain at large according to Sheriff Steven Greenwell.According to a LCSO Facebook post, the bail out took place in western Lavaca County that eventually led to a search in the CR 240 area.
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Court designates May 18-24 as EMS Week

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
At Monday morning ’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved four proclamations.One of the proclamations involved the court designating the week of May 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Board recognizes state champion relay team

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and began the meeting by recognizing the Brahma 4x100 relay team who brought home the gold medal at the UIL State Championship Track and Field Meet.
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