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Council takes action on local blight issue

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Hallettsville council members officially gave notice last week to the owners of one of the newspaper’s neighbors, giving them 30 days to clean up the place or the city would.That decision came after the city held a public hearing on the property, located at 514 W.

Annual 42 domino tourney set for March 7-8

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The annual 42 State Championship Domino Tournament will take place Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Warm-up games are scheduled for Friday night. The cost to register is$40 per team for the Friday night warm-up games.
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court acknowledged Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office employee, Darlene Stacy, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. Stacy was presented the United States flag encased in a wooden frame. The flag had flown over the Lavaca County Courthouse and was folded by Hallettsville Cub Scout Pack 223. Sheriff Steven Greenwell (left) presents Stacy with the flag. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court acknowledged Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office employee, Darlene Stacy, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. Stacy was presented the United States flag encased in a wooden frame. The flag had flown over the Lavaca County Courthouse and was folded by Hallettsville Cub Scout Pack 223. Sheriff Steven Greenwell (left) presents Stacy with the flag. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Court informed of Lavaca County Day at state Capitol

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and was informed of the upcoming Lavaca County Day at the Capitol.Prior to action agenda items, Lavaca County resident, Paul Yamarick, spoke before the court, regarding the event.

Officials to consider sanctuary city status

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Hallettsville could be well on its way to becoming Texas’ newest Sanctuary City.But before you start thinking those making decisions at the Lavaca County seat have lost their ever-loving minds, trust us when we say, it’s not what it sounds like.
Pictured, center, is Interim Superintendent Bill Hefnur. Photo by Clayton Kelley

Pictured, center, is Interim Superintendent Bill Hefnur. Photo by Clayton Kelley

School board allows Superintendent to look for replacement

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Moulton Independent School District Superintendent Renee Fairchild will be resigning effective at the end of April.The district has released a statement on this matter.“The MISD Board of Trustees and Dr.

Yoakum City Council discusses RV Park regulations

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Discussion was made on the HUB City Recreational Vehicles (RV) Park at the Yoakum City Council meeting Feb. 11.Aaron Boxer, a selfproclaimed expert on RV Parks, urged the council to revise their policy for the park.
At Monday’s Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors meeting, Lavaca Medical Center physician Dr. Maurice Wilkinson was honored for her many years of dedicated service to the hospital. From left are LHD president James Fenner, Wilkinson, and LMC administrator Steve Bowen. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At Monday’s Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors meeting, Lavaca Medical Center physician Dr. Maurice Wilkinson was honored for her many years of dedicated service to the hospital. From left are LHD president James Fenner, Wilkinson, and LMC administrator Steve Bowen. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

LHD board honors Dr. Wilkinson for dedicated service

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors held its regular meeting Monday evening and honored Dr. Maurice Wilkinson for her many years of dedicated service to Lavaca Medical Center.Wilkinson, who has practiced medicine for 48 years, was presented a plaque by LMC administrator Steve Bowen.
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