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Booby trapped safe found at Wendel’s Jewelry

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A booby trap was discovered in a safe at Wendel’s Jewelry last Tuesday.Store owner Tim Michalec contacted Keith Jackson of Jackson Lock and Key Locksmith and asked him to open an old metal safe at the shop.

Court holds Tuesday meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its regular meeting on Tuesday and addressed residential service of juvenile offenders as well as setting the fiscal year’s meeting times and county holidays.
Drew Haas | Jose Mandojana/Netflix Copyright 2024

Drew Haas | Jose Mandojana/Netflix Copyright 2024

Hallettsville native lands on Outlast

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Hallettsville native Drew Haas is in the new “Survivor-esque” show “Outlast.” The season finale drops today.“Outlast” takes place in the Alaskan wilderness. 16 survivalists compete for a chance to win a massive cash prize of $1 million. Each of these individuals must be a part of a team to win.
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9/11/01: A day that shook the U. S.

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Throughout the history of the United States there have been certain events that remain etched in the memories of Americans.Events such as the surprise bombing attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 or the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963 to name two memorable ones.
Shiner Royalty pose with their award.

Shiner Royalty pose with their award.

Shiner Float wins second place

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Shiner Royalty Float won 2nd place in the out of town category at the Fayette County Fair Parade held this past Saturday.
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Council discusses stray cats and dogs at large

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Moulton City Council discussed feral and stray cats at large within the city limits at the Aug. 13 meeting.“There seems to be a huge problem with this,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said. “Some of these cats have a disease called Parvo.
Pictured is the current building of the MC Jamison Youth Center located on Dunn St. in Yoakum. The center was founded in 1998 by Curtis Jamison, a local businesswoman for after-school programs for youth. YHT Staff photo.

Pictured is the current building of the MC Jamison Youth Center located on Dunn St. in Yoakum. The center was founded in 1998 by Curtis Jamison, a local businesswoman for after-school programs for youth. YHT Staff photo.

MC Jamison Center looking for assistance to remodel

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The MC Jamison Youth Center is currently looking for bids to remodel. The MC Jamison Youth Center is located at 1309 Dunn St. The center was founded in 1998 by Curtis Jamison, a local businesswoman.
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Yoakum sets preliminary tax rate

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Yoakum City Council approved a proposed tax rate of 20.182 cents per $100 of taxable property for fiscal year 2024-25 at the Aug. 21 budget workshop meeting.Last year’s rate was 12.023 cents per $100 of taxable property. No election is required unless petitioned by voters.
Pictured from left to right are Yoakum American Legion Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Terry Landrum.Contributed photo.

Pictured from left to right are Yoakum American Legion Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Terry Landrum.Contributed photo.

Yoakum AL Post #395 receives national recognition

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Yoakum American Legion (AL) Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Yoakum AL Post #395 recently received national recognition for achieving 100% of the membership goal for the 2024 membership year.
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