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Agencies assist in HPD arrest

The Hallettsville Police Department, with the assistance from other law enforcement agencies, conducted an arrest on Sunday, shortly after noon.According to a Hallettsville PD press release, the arresting incident took place at 12:02 p.m.While patrolling in the 1500 block of N. Texana St.

Court approves increase in funding to fire departments

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its first regular meeting for the new year and approved an increase county funds to each fire department in the Lavaca County Fire Association.

Introducing the 2025 Miss Hallettsville and her Royal Court

Introducing the 2025 Miss Hallettsville and her Royal Court: Miss Hallettsville - Olivia Weiser, 1st Runner Up - Rylan Dworsky, 2nd Runner Up - Kylie Barrera, Miss Photogenic - Rylan Dworsky, Miss Congeniality - Olivia Weiser, Jr.

Yoakum Golf Course gets new greens

The Yoakum Golf Course received some new greens for their course.“ The greens are TifEagle grass,” Yoakum Golf Course Association President Patrick Matusek said. “That’s the best grass you can get for a golf green on all of the championship golf courses.

Library cancels mobile hotspots

The Carl and Mary Welhausen Library is doing away with mobile hotspots for the unforeseen future.Mobile hotspots are a portable device allowing one to connect devices to the Internet using a wireless signal and are about the size of a cellphone.

KC Domino tourney set for Jan. 19

The Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Council 2433 will be holding two of their annual events coming up within the next few weeks.On Sunday, Jan. 19, the 73rd Annual Texas State Championship Domino Tournament will take place at the KC Hall in Hallettsville.

Court holds special-called meeting

Commissioners’ Court met in a special-called meeting Monday addressing a short agenda.After hearing from Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker, the court voted to keep the burn ban off until further notice.County Judge Keith Mudd said the burn ban was lifted on Friday, Dec.

City utility bills mailed Dec. 23

The City of Hallettsville wishes to announce that the January utility bills were mailed at 1:41 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23.According to City of Hallettsville administrator/secretary Grace Ward, the city has received numerous calls saying that customers have not received their utility bills.

Fourth year for Lions Club “Flags Over Hallettsville” project

The Hallettsville Lions Club will once again hold its annual Flags Over Hallettsville program for 2025.

Miss Hallettsville Pageant set for Saturday

The excitement builds with 16 contestants competing for the titles at the 2025 Miss Hallettsville Scholarship pageant this Saturday, January 11th. The evening will kick off with a social hour from 5-6 pm with the pageant start time at 6 pm. The event will be held at the Hallettsville KC Hall.