Lavaca County

A large group representing various organizations and agencies, who work toward the prevention of child abuse pose for a photo with the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court at its Tuesday, March 25 meeting. The court approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

A large group representing various organizations and agencies, who work toward the prevention of child abuse pose for a photo with the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court at its Tuesday, March 25 meeting. The court approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

April: Child Abuse Prevention Month

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 3, 2025
At the Tuesday, March 25 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Lavaca County presented state resolution

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 3, 2025
On Monday, March 17, a contingency of county officials and residents traveled to Austin and took part in Lavaca County Day at the Capitol.The group enjoyed a day of not only touring the Capitol building, but also meeting with District 18 state senator Lois Kolkhorst and District 30 representative A.

Burn ban lifted

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Through an executive order issued by County Judge Keith Mudd, the burn ban for Lavaca County was removed Monday, March 31.In the order, Mudd said due to precipitation having fallen over the past 24 hours, he is lifting the burn ban.
District 30 state representative A.J. Louderback displays plaque presented to him at the Lavaca County Day at the Capitol from the county

District 30 state representative A.J. Louderback displays plaque presented to him at the Lavaca County Day at the Capitol from the county

Lavaca Count Lavaca County Goes To Austin

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
AUSTIN—Education, power security, water availability and crime were heavy on people’s minds as they made their way up the steps to the Capitol Monday for Lavaca County Day.But as State Rep. Andy Louderback and State Sen.
This photo of a honey bee on a bluebonnet was taken many years ago at Vsetin. Photo by Murray Montgomery

This photo of a honey bee on a bluebonnet was taken many years ago at Vsetin. Photo by Murray Montgomery

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On the hunt for wildflowers

Murray Montgomery
Friday, March 14, 2025
By MURRAY MONTGOMERY     Staff WriterTrying to predict an upcoming wildflower season in Texas can be as hard as trying to predict the weather in the Lone Star State – it isn’t easy.Experts at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (LBJWC) tend to agree.
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History writers provide a window into the past

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, January 16, 2025
By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterIf you were looking for, and lucky enough to find one of his ten books, it could cost you up to $400 per edition. I saw one on eBay for $356. The author I am referring to is Judge Paul C. Boethel and his life is a story in itself.

Court declares Oct. 14-18 as Chamber of Commerce Week

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Wednesday morning, Oct. 16 and approved a proclamation declaring Oct. 14 through 18 as Chamber of Commerce Week for the City of Hallettsville.The meeting was held two days later than the normal Monday due to Oct.
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No doubt this one just had to be about hamburgers

Murray Montgomery
Friday, September 20, 2024
By Murray Montgomery      Staff WriterThe breaking news regarding Whataburger coming to Lavaca County, and the recent issue of Texas Highways magazine pretty well sealed the deal on what I was going to write about this week.
Art by Michelle Price

Art by Michelle Price

All about the Local Lowdown Podcast

Murray Montgomery
Monday, August 19, 2024
By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterSeveral years ago, I and another staff writer for Lavaca County newspapers decided to start a video podcast called the “Lavaca County News Review.” My co-host on the podcast was Hans Lammeman and all the programs were produced in a video format.
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