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Search warrant results in drug arrest at Praha

MURRAY MONTGOMERY - murray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.comIn a recent press release, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) announced that the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Praha.
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Flag Pole in City Park gets Face Lift

Thank you to the “All About Moulton” Group including George Jasek and Jr. Chaloupka for the face lift information on the flag pole in the Moulton City Park. The flag pole was originally donated in 1990 by George’s brother, Stanley and Jr. Chaloupka.
DeWitt County Commissioners present a Distinguished Service Award to the Texas Historical Commission. Pictured from left to right are Texas Historical Commissions member Larry Knuckles, Chairman Peggy Ledbetter, member Barbara Knuckles, Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek Sr., and members Patricia Muir and Betty Burda.

DeWitt County Commissioners present a Distinguished Service Award to the Texas Historical Commission. Pictured from left to right are Texas Historical Commissions member Larry Knuckles, Chairman Peggy Ledbetter, member Barbara Knuckles, Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek Sr., and members Patricia Muir and Betty Burda.

DeWitt Commissioners present Service Award

In a brief agenda, DeWitt County Commissioners presented a distinguished service award certificate to the Texas Historical Commission at the May 30 meeting.“The Historical Commission promotes a positive image to our county,” Judge Daryl Fowler said in a letter.DeWitt County Historical Commissions...
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Gone Fishing

Lavaca County’s longstanding Williams Ranch Warrior Weekend Hunt just opened a new chapter recently when it took its first team of veterans out for the group’s inaugural fishing trip, held April 18-19 at Port O’Connor, where we hear they all slayed their limit, once guides Russell Hofer and Kelly...

Local ABC affiliate attempts to dispel rumors on retirees

More than a week after six veteran newscasters announced they would be retiring from KSAT-12 in San Antonio in coming weeks, the station’s vice president and general manager penned a letter to the public to quash rumors that a shutdown might be looming.Announcements came last month that Mark...

Court approves county road plan

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Wednesday morning, May 29 and approved a county road plan that includes future paving of roads.Due to Monday being Memorial Day and with Tuesday the primary election day that used the county courtroom for a polling site, the meeting...
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HVFD battles house fire

The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department answered to a house fire on Thursday afternoon, May 30, which resulted in an estimated $55 thousand in property and content loss.According to HVFD chief Steven Grahmann, the department was called to a structure fire located at 2953 FM 957.
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St. Mary’s Parish Picnic Sunday

The annual St. Mary’s Catholic Church picnic is scheduled for this Sunday with all activities taking place on the church’s grounds located at 1648 FM 340, west of Hallettsville.The picnic will begin with a celebration of Mass at 9:15 a.m. and will be followed by a day filled with an assortment of...