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Splash pad coming soon

Many residents have been asking for it, but the new splash pad at the City Park will be coming soon. This is included within the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant the city passed more than a year ago.

City’s Comprehensive Plan

A newly adopted Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Yoakum City Council is now available for the public to view. This plan involves goals toward improvements to the downtown area as well as other initiatives.

YEDC approves funding for improvement project

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors has approved funding assistance to a “significant private investment in downtown Yoakum” at a special called meeting late last month.

YEDC, Joint City Council approve grant applications

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its meeting June 16. A subsequent Joint YEDC/City Council meeting was held afterward.

City discusses Carroll Drive drainage issues

City officials are exploring potential solutions to address a worsening drainage problem in the 1000 block of Carrol Drive.

Yoakum City Council approves code ordinances, swears in members for upcoming terms

Yoakum City Council held a public hearing and approved a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2241 adopting updated international construction and safety codes for commercial and residential buildings at the May 12 meeting.

Yoakum City Council awards contract for Street Improvement Project, Memorial Day Service set

The Yoakum City Council awarded contracts for both the 2026 Street Improvement Project and the Sidewalk Project at the April 14th meeting.“The Street Improvement Project is an annual project that our street crew tries to get into the budget,” City Clerk Theresa Bowe said.

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.

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.