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Weather forecasters predict active hurricane season

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins, Saturday, June 1 and runs through the end of November and storm forecasters at Colorado State University (CSU), the Weather Channel and Accuweather all have indicated the season could be explosive and a very active one.The forecasters all agree...

Ezzell ISD holds graduation ceremonies

The Ezzell Independent School District held its commencement exercises last Thursday, May 23 with eight seniors receiving their diplomas and making them the second class to graduate from Ezzell High School.Breanne Songster, daughter of Tamara and Paul Songster, was named valedictorian, while...

Veterans organizations honor the fallen

The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854 and the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with Lt. Col. USAF (retired) Jerry Tanner serving as the guest speaker.At the beginning of the 18th...

Council amends RV ordinance

The Moulton City Council amended an ordinance from 2012 at the May 14 meeting.This ordinance is in regards to RVs and people living in RVs.“People living in RVs are prohibited in the City of Moulton,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.

EMS Week celebrates 50 years

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 19-25, honors all fire and EMS workers.

Council approves broadband agreement

The Yoakum City Council approved an agreement for the use of poles and rightsof-way at the May 14 meeting.

LHD board sets officers slate

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening held its election of officers and committee members for next year.Prior to setting the board’s officers and committee members, Lavaca County Clerk, Barbara Steffek conducted swearing-in ceremonies for board members Carl Hobbs Place...

HISD accepts bids, recognizes state qualifiers

The Hallettsville ISD board of trustees recognized state qualifiers and accepted bids among other things at its regular monthly meeting Monda, May 13.The board approved a bid from Grafe Chevrolet-GMC for the purchase of a 2024 Suburban.Since 2001, TERP has provided thousands of Texans with grant...

Where to vote

Republican Party voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 28 to decide the party’s nominees for the Lavaca County Sheriff and the Texas State Representative for District 30.All 11 Lavaca County voting precincts will be open 60th-year reunion on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Early in person voting...

Memorial Day ceremonies

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870, the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and the American Legion Hudgeon’s Post 230 ask the public to join them at Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27.The organizations will honor the men and women who fought and died in all wars to...