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Harmon, Greenwell to have run-off

Following the tabulation of votes in last Tuesday’s primary election, the Lavaca County election administrator’s and the Texas State Secretary’s office released the unofficial count of votes. In this year’s election, out of the 14,081 registered Lavaca County voters, 39.

Court addresses short agenda

Addressing a short agenda, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and heard County Auditor Shana Opela present the audit/review of the jail commissary for Oct. 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

Council revives talks on new fire station

City officials will be headed back to the drawing board when it comes to getting a new fire station built in Shiner, council members agreed at their March 4th meeting.“Basically, we are going back to some of the original plans drawn up over four years ago,” City Secretary Natalie Fric said.

Shiner Heritage Quilters host “Spring into Quilting” show

The Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild held their 2024 “Spring into Quilting” show this past weekend. About 350 people from all over the country including Wisconsin, Iowa, Montana, and even Germany came and participated in the quilt show. “The show was wonderful,” Guild President Janet Ferguson said.

Largest wildfire in Texas history caused by downed power lines

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterA Texas Forest Service investigator reported that it appeared a power pole, decayed at the base, fell into a grassy area setting off the largest wildfire in Texas history.

DeWITT COUNTY – Unofficial Election Night Returns

Source: Texas Secretary of State’s Election Division, DeWitt County Elections Office REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARYRegistered Voters                                        Votes Cast                                                       Voter Turnout11,174                                               ...

STATEWIDE TOTALS – Unofficial Election Night Returns from March 5 Primary Election

SOURCE: Texas Secretary of State’s Election DivisionREPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY PRESIDENTCANDIDATE NAME                     PARTY                  EARLY VOTES TOTAL VOTES                 PERCENTRYAN L.

Moulton Chamber honors top citizens

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held its annual banquet Saturday, March 3, honoring several who have distinguished themselves in their community.Top awards went to:• Brenda Kram, 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award.• Danny Dvorak, 2024 Chamber Appreciation Award.

John Paul Wenske receives BA Degree in Political Science

John Paul Wenske, a 2020 graduate of Moulton High School, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University on Dec. 15, 2023.

Yoakum Literary Club meets, shares great reads

The Yoakum Literary Club met on Feb. 14 at the home of Jody Maneth.Acting President Alvie Jimenez called the meeting to order and Sue Munsch read an invocation, “Day by Day” by Billy Graham, followed by a prayer.