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YEDC reimbursed a $250,000 grant for improvements at Circle Y. From left to right are YEDC Secretary Linda Schmidt, YEDC Executive Director Genora Young, Tucker Saddles Vice President Darrell Nephew, Circle Y President Garrett Bottlinger, Kaspar Companies Board Member Michael Trojcak, YEDC Board Member Doug Kaspar, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’ Neill, YEDC President Layne Brandt, Kapsar Companies COO Peter Robinson, YEDC Board Member Pam Ward, Circle Y Distribution Manager Mark Jemelka

YEDC reimbursed a $250,000 grant for improvements at Circle Y. From left to right are YEDC Secretary Linda Schmidt, YEDC Executive Director Genora Young, Tucker Saddles Vice President Darrell Nephew, Circle Y President Garrett Bottlinger, Kaspar Companies Board Member Michael Trojcak, YEDC Board Member Doug Kaspar, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’ Neill, YEDC President Layne Brandt, Kapsar Companies COO Peter Robinson, YEDC Board Member Pam Ward, Circle Y Distribution Manager Mark Jemelka

YEDC discusses IP2 update, reimburses grant

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation discussed Industrial Park II updates and reimbursed a grant at the April 16 meeting.YEDC recently received a disaster supplement grant towards IP2 in the amount of $2.5 million.
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Two-vehicle head on crash sends two to the hospital

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A two vehicle head-on collison at State Highway 111 E and FM 1447 between Yoakum and the Crossroads was reported on the morning of April 22. Traffic was delayed for about an hour. A call came in at 7:59 a.m. to the Yoakum Police Department regarding the accident.
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Moravia General Store celebrates sesquicentennial

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Ask Miss Henrietta Filip why she chose to get into the bar business 28 years ago, especially when she and her late husband Frenchie Filip were actively downsizing everything to quietly enjoy their retirement years together, and her reply might surprise you.
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Bludau re-elected to UIL Council

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Hallettsville ISD superintendent, Dr. Jo Ann Bludau, was recently re-elected to her fourth term on the UIL Legislative Council for the term ending June 1, 2028.
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Early voting in bond elections continue

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Early in-person voting started in the Hallettsville ISD three-proposition bond election as well as the City of Hallettsville bond election.Voters can cast their ballot at the Lavaca County Annex building at 412 N. Texana St.
Pictured are members of the Shiner Royal Court.

Pictured are members of the Shiner Royal Court.

Shiner Chamber float to attend Fiesta parade this Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Let’s Fiesta 2024! Miss Shiner and the Shiner Royal Court will travel to San Antonio this weekend to participate in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade. The parade will be televised, Saturday, April 27 on KSAT 12 and begins around 7:30 p.m.
Jake Davidson (Class of 2027), left, and Jake Yackel (Class of 2026), pose together during the annual Corps of Cadets, March to the Brazos.

Jake Davidson (Class of 2027), left, and Jake Yackel (Class of 2026), pose together during the annual Corps of Cadets, March to the Brazos.

'March to the Brazos'

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The March to the Brazos is an 18 mile march to A&M’s Riverside Campus from main campus and is a symbolic passing of positions in the Cadet Corps. Yackel, who is heading into his junior year, is a graduate of St. Paul High School.

Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies, April 27-29

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
As the state enters the severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.The sales tax holiday for emergency supplies begins at 12:01 a.m.
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