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Briscoe named Edna ISD Superintendent Finalist

The Edna ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Thursday, April 23 and named Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe IV as its finalist for the superintendent position.Brisco, 34, has served in the Hallettsville Independent School District the past 12 years.

Westmoreland fiddles his way to 11th championship

It was time to resin up the bow and get to fiddle playing as 18 Texas contestants competed against each other at the Texas Championship competition on the 55th annual Fiddlers Frolic at the Hallettsville KC Hall this past Sunday.

One fatality in wreck near Moulton

BREAKING NEWSBy Clayton Kelley - The Moulton Eagle A single-vehicle rollover crash in the Moulton area about 1:03 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 95 resulted in one fatality, according to local emergency officials.

President Trump Evacuated as Gunfire Erupts at Correspondents’ Dinner

By Murray Montgomery   -   Staff WriterShots were fired Saturday night in Washington, D.C., as an armed man attempted to breach a check point at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Trump and several members of his cabinet.

Moulton Woman Cultivates Community Garden for Seniors

One local Moulton resident has been spreading joy at Shady Oak’s Nursing and Rehab by planting a garden for its residents to enjoy.Adeline Burton does housekeeping and dietary at Shady Oak’s Nursing and Rehab in Moulton. Her garden has been coming along nicely.

MISD approves 2026-27 school year calendar

The Moulton Independent School District board members approved the calendar for the 2026-27 school year at the April 8 meeting.“When we began the year, one of the things that we wanted to talk to as a board was that we needed to focus on our academics,” MISD Superintendent Clay Currier said.

Cattle market still strong in Lavaca Co.

Livestock commissions across Texas are seeking plenty of activity and brisk sales thanks to a strong market that is expected to stay that way for a while.The U.S.

Ranchers beginning spring cattle working

With spring here, many local beef producers are getting ready to or have already conducted spring cattle working.Spring cattle working involves both practices for cows and calves.

Pesticide workshop

The Lavaca County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a pesticide workshop April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with doors opening at 7 a.m and coffee and donuts provided.

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.