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Plan your STAYCATION

Spring Break is fast approaching! The Carl and Mary Welhausen Library has many experiences to make the week entertaining and educational.The two big events (hosted by the library) include a Magic Comedy Show and Spring Fling Event.

Water Tower gets cleaning and added safety features

The City of Yoakum City Council approved funding for an improvement project for the Laredo Street Water Tower earlier this year. After the bidding process, the contractor was selected and crews moved in to begin the process on Feb. 26.

YISD cancels general election

The Yoakum Independent School District officially ordered to cancel their 2024 general election at the March 4 meeting. They opted to do this because YISD had no contested races for school board positions.

Yoakum ISD to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week through March 8

Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) will honor Texas Public Schools Week March 4-8.“Public schools across the state are committed to laying the groundwork for a quality education,” said Tom Kelley, YISD Superintendent.

AT&T apologizes for service outage

On Feb. 22, AT&T, Cricket Wireless, and a few other cellular retailers brought some people’s communications to a screeching halt for a few hours at the end of last month.

Is Bob Right?

Bee Cave Bob says Texas gets an early spring. Is he correct? Bee Cave Bob, the weather fortune teller of Texas, made the prediction of an early spring for Texas just like his counterpart Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction; both did not see their shadow on February 2, 2024.

Council hears GLO-RCP grant project report

The Hallettsville City Council met in its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Feb.

Lavaca County Crime Stoppers seek hay bale burning information

Lavaca Crime Stoppers is seeking information regarding three different criminal activities that involved the burning of hay bales over the last few weeks.According to a Lavaca Crime Stoppers Facebook post the incidences include:• The first incident took place on Feb. 21 at about 3:15 p.m.

Time change begins Sunday

It’s the time of the year when Americans gain an hour to extend afternoon daylight as clocks are moved forward one hour.The practice of moving the clocks forward started in 1918when Congress enacted a provision meant to follow the European model designed to save energy during World War I.

Largest wildfires in Texas history continue

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterAccording to a report by Texas A&M Forrest Service, the largest wildfire in Texas history continues to threaten the Texas Panhandle and portions of Oklahoma.The conflagration dubbed the “Smokehouse Creek Fire” has burned a total of 1,075,000 across Texas and Oklahoma.