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HISD board holds special meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees held a special-called meeting Monday morning and approved Update 127 to the TASB Policy Manual.In regards to other items on the agenda, the board took no action receiving bids for house leveling for the property at 311 N. Ridge St.Also, the board took no...
Photos courtesy Kolache Fest facebook page (Bob Barrera)

Photos courtesy Kolache Fest facebook page (Bob Barrera)

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Kolache Fest: A weekend full of fun, flavor and tradition

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The smell of fresh-baked kolaches, the sound of laugh ter and cheers, and the excitement of a community coming together could only mean one thing, Kolache Fest had arrived.From the cornhole tournament to the parade, 5K run, car show and plenty of kolaches in between, this year’s celebration was...
Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

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Two vehicle accident leaves one injured

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Lavaca County EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon.A black 2011 Hyundai driven by Cinthia Rodriguez Chow was traveling on South SH95 and she passed another vehicle driving southbound.

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Graduate students visit Yoakum, learn about YEDC and downtown

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University visited Yoakum Sept. 11 as part of a Capstone project focused on researching downtown revitalization strategies.The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the visit during its Sept. 15...

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Queen of Peace Catholic Church picnic Sunday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Queen of Peace Catholic Church will host its picnic Sunday with all activities located at the Sweet Home Community Center on FM 531 in Sweet Home.A delicious meal consisting of picnic stew, sausage and trimmings will be served for in door dining from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, plate-to-go meals...

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LHD board approves new markets tax credit program

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday and approved the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) contract and term sheet.Hearing from Kevin Reed, Attorney at Law of Reed Claymon Firm, Michael Roney, director of Federal Specialty, NMTC and Danielle Zimmerman,...
Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15 commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15 commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

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Ulcak sworn-in as Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met on Tuesday, Sept. 15 with Chris Ulcak being sworn in as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.At the Aug. 26 meeting, the court appointed Ulcak as JP 2, who was selected by a committee made up of the Republican Party Precinct 2 chairpersons.Ulcak replaces...

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31st Kolache Fest set for this weekend

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The 31st annual Kolache Fest is on tap for this weekend with activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The Kolache Fest began in 1995 when the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture started looking at a way to rival surrounding community celebrations by hosting their...

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HISD board hears report on district/campus accountability ratings

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 and heard a report on district and campus accountability ratings recently released by the Texas Education Agency.Trina Patek, the district’s executive director of student affairs, presented the report and explained...
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