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Lance Cpl. Thomas Wayne Lenz was buried along with that of five other Lavaca County soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, is inscribed on the Vietnam War Memorial at Hallettsville. Contributed Photo.

Lance Cpl. Thomas Wayne Lenz was buried along with that of five other Lavaca County soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, is inscribed on the Vietnam War Memorial at Hallettsville. Contributed Photo.

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Moulton Marine Made Ultimate Sacrifice In Vietnam

Murray Montgomery
Friday, May 27, 2022
Editors Note: This article was written by Staff Writer Murray Montgomery in 2005. We felt it was appropriate to print it again in honor of Memorial Day. They were typical high school boys – three young friends and classmates at Moulton High School (Texas).
Nine of the 12 2022 YISD retirees pose together on Friday, May 27.

Nine of the 12 2022 YISD retirees pose together on Friday, May 27.

YISD honors 12 retirees

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) honored 12 retirees that have a combined 172 years of service to Yoakum students.
Jordan Ledlow poses with an award from a band compeition. Contributed photo.

Jordan Ledlow poses with an award from a band compeition. Contributed photo.

Ledlow aims for NYC to study neuroscience

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
With spots on the Yoakum Bulldog Band and Yoakum High School (YHS) Student Council, the class of 2022 Salutatorian emphasized academics and extracurricular involvement.    Jordan Ledlow looks to follow his interest in neuroscience to the Big Apple to study at New York University.
A proclamation will be made on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas State Commander Lazaro Camarillo III on Monday, May 30.

A proclamation will be made on behalf of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas State Commander Lazaro Camarillo III on Monday, May 30.

Military Order of the Purple Heart to recognize Yoakum as Purple Heart City

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Readers are encouraged to join the City of Yoakum in honoring those who were wounded or died in active military service at the Yoakum Fire Station for the Memorial Day Event on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m.
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 prepare to fire a 21-gun salute during Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2018.

Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 prepare to fire a 21-gun salute during Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2018.

VVA/VFW hosting Day of Remembrance

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 will host a Memorial Day program Monday, May 30 at the Sacred Heart Family Center located at 400 E. Fifth St. in Hallettsville.
Members of American Legion Post 230 present the U.S. Flag at Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2019.

Members of American Legion Post 230 present the U.S. Flag at Memorial Day ceremonies in May 2019.

American Legion Post 230 to host Memorial Day ceremony

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The American Legion Hudgeons Post 230 and its Auxiliary will conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville Monday.
The 2022 Sweet Home Fireman's Fest featured a variety of stunning vehicles from class Ford Model A's to contemporary sports cars on Saturday, May 21. Photos by Murray Montgomery

The 2022 Sweet Home Fireman's Fest featured a variety of stunning vehicles from class Ford Model A's to contemporary sports cars on Saturday, May 21. Photos by Murray Montgomery

Sweet Home Fireman's Fest Car Show

News Staff
Monday, May 23, 2022
Kenneth Miller (left) watches as Jamey McCurry slices into brisket prepared by the Old School Cookers on Saturday, May 21.

Kenneth Miller (left) watches as Jamey McCurry slices into brisket prepared by the Old School Cookers on Saturday, May 21.

Fireman’s Fest draws several hundred visitors

News Staff
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Despite Saturday’s blazing temperatures, hundreds of attendees filled the streets of Sweet Home to enjoy the 16th annual Fireman’s Fest and raise funds for the local volunteer fire department.
Tom Kelley speaks about the accomplishments of the students recognized during last Friday’s celebration.

Tom Kelley speaks about the accomplishments of the students recognized during last Friday’s celebration.

DLSEC honors graduates

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
The DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Cooperative (DLSEC) graduation celebration honored local students from five school districts Friday, May 20, in the Blue Gym at Yoakum High School.
Staff, students, and YHS PALS members participated in the annual Water Fun Day outside of the Yoakum Primary Annex School on Friday, May 20.

Staff, students, and YHS PALS members participated in the annual Water Fun Day outside of the Yoakum Primary Annex School on Friday, May 20.

Students celebrate Water Fun Day before summer heat

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Staff and students armed with water guns gathered outside the Yoakum Primary Annex School for an afternoon filled with water games before the summer break on Friday, May 20.
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