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Graduate students to study downtown revitalization in Yoakum

Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University will research downtown revitalization strategies in Yoakum as part of a capstone project during the upcoming academic year.The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the project during...

Yoakum City Council holds public meeting on first draft of city’s Comprehensive Plan

The first draft of Yoakum’s Comprehensive Plan was presented at the City Council meeting on March 10.The Comprehensive Plan was compiled by CSRS.

YEDC approves grants to enhance local business and community aesthetics

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved two grant applications during its Feb. 24 meeting, supporting business development and continued improvements to community aesthetics.The first application was submitted by Yoakum Lube and Tire LLC, located at 212 U.S. Highway 77A North.

Yoakum ISD and Yoakum City Council cancel May election

The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Yoakum Independent School District (Yoakum ISD) Board of Trustees and the Yoakum City Council closed Friday, Feb. 13.

City approves water infrastructure grant

The City of Yoakum has approved an application for state grant funding aimed at improving its aging water infrastructure, a move city officials say would help ensure reliable service for residents as the system continues to age.City Manager Michael Mitchell said the application seeks funding...

City Council receives YPD Racial Profiling Report

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) submitted their Racial Profiling Report to City Council last week on Feb. 10.The Racial Profiling Report collects extensive data categorized by race and sex of the individual stopped, including the reasons for the stop (such as observed violations or prior...

Comprehensive Plan submitted at city meeting

The Yoakum Comprehensive Plan was presented at the Yoakum City Council meeting on Oct. 14.The plan was compiled by CSRS and includes six goals which are revitalizing downtown Yoakum, celebrating Yoakum’s cowboy and leather heritage, improving infrastructure and public services, expanding housing...

YEDC reviews budget

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) held their Annual Meeting on Sept. 16th.

City extends moratorium on manufactured homes

The City Council voted to extend a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes within city limits for another 90 days at the Sept. 9 meeting.

City Council discusses motorized scooters on city streets

The Yoakum City Council discussed unlicensed motorized scooters and vehicles on city-maintained streets and sidewalks at the Aug. 12 meeting.Council member Michael Brandt expressed his concern about this matter.“I’ve had my eye on this for about six months or maybe more,” Brandt said.