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From the inaugural 2023 event at George's

From the inaugural 2023 event at George's

George Kalisek to host 'Jamboree Kick-Off'

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The day before the Moulton Jamboree, there will be a kick-off hosted by George Kalisek at George’s Hall and Park on Friday, July 26.It will be an evening of music and dancing with refreshments and hamburgers available throughout the event.

Moulton gearing up for annual Jamboree

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The City of Moulton is getting ready for its annual Moulton Jamboree beginning Saturday, July 27.“The Town and Country Jamboree is a celebration of our community spirit offering free entertainment for everyone while raising funds to support our other free events throughout the year,” Moulton...
Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Yoakum High School receives $25,000 grant for digital sign

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum High School Student Council soon will install a new marquee in front of Yoakum High School thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the City of Yoakum.The Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP) grant, along with almost $16,700 in matching...

YISD receives construction updates

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum ISD received additional updates on the construction of both the baseball and softball field as well as other projects at the July 8 board meeting.Board members had to decide on a couple of factors that Weaver and Jacobs Constructors Inc. plan to implement.One of those included which...
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Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce expands Visitor Center

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce recently made some renovations to their building expanding their Visitor’s Center.“There was a house bill that passed this past year affecting our eligibility for Hot Funds from the city,” Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joann Shimek said.

Mathison selected as Texas FFA Foundation Ambassador

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Hallettsville FFA chapter member, Payton Mathison, has been recently selected as a Texas FFA Foundation Ambassador at the 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention held in Houston this week.The ambassadors serve as official liaisons to sponsors, special guests and dignitaries on behalf of the Texas FFA...
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Texas to remove annual vehicle inspections

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced upcoming changes to the state’s “Vehicle Safety Inspection Program.”Beginning Jan. 1 of next year, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration.This is the result of House Bill 3297, which was passed by...
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Arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 P.M., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 200 Blk of N. Texana St. The driver resisted arrest, resulting in an altercation where one of our officers was assaulted.
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Beryl passes by with gusty winds, very little rain

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Last week leading into the July 4 holiday weekend, all eyes were on a storm entering the Gulf of Mexico named Hurricane Beryl.Beryl first formed as a tropical storm on June 28 and rapidly developed into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season only one day later.Within 24 hours,...
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Friends of the NRA support local shooting education

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Friends of the National Rifle Association (NRA) recently presented donations to both the Lavaca County 4-H and the Hallettsville FFA organizations.“The primary goal for Friends of the NRA is to support shooting education,” Lavaca County extension agent Shannon Deforest said.
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