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The YHS Student Council has received many donations and grants from the community. The most recent donation the council has received was from Yoakum National Bank in the amount of $2,100. Contributed photo.

The YHS Student Council has received many donations and grants from the community. The most recent donation the council has received was from Yoakum National Bank in the amount of $2,100. Contributed photo.

YHS Student Council makes strides on Beautification Project

It’s been a long and rewarding journey for the Yoakum High School Student Council as they make strides in beautifying Yoakum Independent School District.Whether it’s volunteering over 100 hours, applying for numerous grants, or receiving state recognition, there isn’t any doubt that the students...

YISD submits applications for funding

The Yoakum Independent School District has initiated several applications for funding at the April 8 meeting.One of these applications included a contract for Title Programs and the Carl Perkins funds.“This is federal funds that can be used towards our career tech programs,” YISD Superintendent Tom...

Commissioners authorizes grant application

DeWitt County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation at the April 8 meeting.The grant is in the amount of $1.3 million and Judge Daryl Fowler will act as the county’s...
A large group of members belonging to various organizations and agencies who assist in helping children and families of child abuse were present at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. During the meeting the court designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the proclamation read by County Judge Keith Mudd at the meeting, approximately 270,000 children in Texas, and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of child abuse in 2023. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

A large group of members belonging to various organizations and agencies who assist in helping children and families of child abuse were present at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. During the meeting the court designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the proclamation read by County Judge Keith Mudd at the meeting, approximately 270,000 children in Texas, and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of child abuse in 2023. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Court designates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its regular meeting Monday and designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.Reading from the proclamation, County Judge Keith Mudd said, “Approximately 270,000 Texas children and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of abuse or...
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USDA drought

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week granted official drought disaster designations to roughly two thirds of the 254 counties in Texas, along with several counties in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana.The disaster declaration allows farmers and livestock producers to apply for low...
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20th annual Veterans Appreciation Day is April 20

The 20th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day dinner will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Doors will open at 11 a.m. with the program starting at noon along with a meal being served.The meals are provided for all veterans, immediate family and veteran...
Diamond Rio

Diamond Rio

53rd annual Fiddlers Frolics April 26-28

The 53rd annual Fiddlers Frolics will take place April 26-28, with a top cast of entertainers lined up to appear all three days, as well as the best fiddler players in Texas as well as some from out of state.A jam session will kick things off Friday afternoon, April 26 starting a 4 p.m.At 5 p.m....
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Tax Day is here

Monday, April 15 is referred to as Income Tax Day, the deadline day when Americans practice their civic duty of filing their income tax with the federal government.Leading up to this day, U.S. citizens have been gathering and completing their financial records to have them ready to send to the...
A large group of members belonging to various organizations and agencies who assist in helping children and families of child abuse were present at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. During the meeting the court designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the proclamation read by County Judge Keith Mudd at the meeting, approximately 270,000 children in Texas, and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of child abuse in 2023. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

A large group of members belonging to various organizations and agencies who assist in helping children and families of child abuse were present at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. During the meeting the court designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the proclamation read by County Judge Keith Mudd at the meeting, approximately 270,000 children in Texas, and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of child abuse in 2023. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Court designates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its regular meeting Monday and designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.Reading from the proclamation, County Judge Keith Mudd said, “Approximately 270,000 Texas children and 162 Lavaca County children were reported as victims of abuse or...