Lavaca County Commissioners Court

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County implements burn ban

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met Monday and voted to implement a burn ban for the county.Lavaca County Fire Chiefs Association liaison Tim Decker told the court the association goes off a Keetch Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average reading of 500 during the summer months.
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel announced the school portion of the safety project goal has been completed. Yackel said the completion of the project was made possible following the most recent donations. Front row from left are Yackel, Annie Rodriguez and Charles Kvinta Jr. with the Kluck Foundation, Inc., Billy Gerke with ForEverlast, Inc. and Brush to Bay Outfitters, LLC. and Sheriff Steven Greenwell.

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel announced the school portion of the safety project goal has been completed. Yackel said the completion of the project was made possible following the most recent donations. Front row from left are Yackel, Annie Rodriguez and Charles Kvinta Jr. with the Kluck Foundation, Inc., Billy Gerke with ForEverlast, Inc. and Brush to Bay Outfitters, LLC. and Sheriff Steven Greenwell.

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Court tables JP replacement process/timeline

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
After hearing from Lavaca County Republican Party Pct. 208 chairman Paul Yamarick, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court voted to table the process and timeline for appointing a replacement of the Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 position at its Monday meeting.The process to replace the Pct.
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

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Shiner youth presented Junior Life Saver Award

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and began the meeting presenting Wyatt Kaspar with a Junior Life Saver Award.

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Court approves adding full time Grant Administrator position

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and approved the hiring of a full-time grant administrator position for the upcoming fiscal year.Chairman of the Court Advisory Council county attorney James Reeves presented an explanation for the need of the position.
Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker Plastics were recognized at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. The Boedekers donated to the School Safety Project, which was mandated, but not funded by the Texas State Legislature. The donation goes toward purchasing required safety equipment for all the schools in Lavaca County. Front row from left are LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel, Sheriff Steven Greenwell, Marvin and Cathy Boedeker, LCSO captain Joshua Vaclavik...

Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker Plastics were recognized at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. The Boedekers donated to the School Safety Project, which was mandated, but not funded by the Texas State Legislature. The donation goes toward purchasing required safety equipment for all the schools in Lavaca County. Front row from left are LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel, Sheriff Steven Greenwell, Marvin and Cathy Boedeker, LCSO captain Joshua Vaclavik...

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Court acknowledges Boedeker Plastics, Don Kaspar donation

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’s Court meeting, the court recognized and acknowledged Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker’s Plastic of Shiner, and the Don Kaspar Foundation for their donations to the Lavaca County Strong Schools Safety Initiative.
County EMS Captain John Schultz was recognized and presented an accommodation for assisting the Fayette County EMS with an incident last week. The presentation took place at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. Front from left are Lavaca EMS chief Michael Furrh and captain John Schultz. Back row are court members including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, Judge Keith Mudd, and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker

County EMS Captain John Schultz was recognized and presented an accommodation for assisting the Fayette County EMS with an incident last week. The presentation took place at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. Front from left are Lavaca EMS chief Michael Furrh and captain John Schultz. Back row are court members including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, Judge Keith Mudd, and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker

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Captain Schultz Honored At Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court Meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 27 and recognized Lavaca County Captain John Schultz for his assistance with the Fayette County EMS.

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Court conducts meeting Wednesday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Due to Monday having been Memorial Day, federal holiday, and Tuesday being a location for the primary runoff election, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met today (Wednesday) for its regular meeting.

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Court hears public health report

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and heard from public health nurse of Lavaca County for the Texas Department Health Services Lavaca County Lauren Werner R.N.
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