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Cinco de Mayo

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Friday, May 5 in 2023, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.
Pictured is Dennis Ludiker of Austin, who was named the 2024 Texas State Fiddle Champion over this past weekend.

Pictured is Dennis Ludiker of Austin, who was named the 2024 Texas State Fiddle Champion over this past weekend.

Fiddlers Frolics names ‘new’ Texas State Fiddle Champion

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The third time wasn’t a charm for the defending state fiddling champion Carl Hopkins of Porter, who came to Hallettsville last week looking for the three-peat, having won that coveted No. 1 position the last two consecutive years running.When it came to walking with state champion title for the...
Shiner Catholic Schools had four students place in the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District poster and essay contest. From left are Bridgette Woods, whose poster placed second in district in the K-2nd division, Tenley Wagner, whose essay placed first in the 13 and under division, Gabe Darilek, whose essay placed second in the 14 and over division, Faith Brown, whose essay placed third in the 14 and over divisions, and LSWCD secretary Dorothy Henke. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Shiner Catholic Schools had four students place in the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District poster and essay contest. From left are Bridgette Woods, whose poster placed second in district in the K-2nd division, Tenley Wagner, whose essay placed first in the 13 and under division, Gabe Darilek, whose essay placed second in the 14 and over division, Faith Brown, whose essay placed third in the 14 and over divisions, and LSWCD secretary Dorothy Henke. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Shiner Catholic School LSWCD essay, poster winners

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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City enters into agreement with Cemetery Association

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Moulton City Council has entered an interlocal agreement between the city and the Moulton City Cemetery Association, Inc. at the April 9 meeting."This is for the cemetery association and the only change we have in place for this concerns illegal dumping,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.
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.“We’ve received the award notification and have had a kickoff meeting with our...
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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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