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Members of the community were recognized for Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Pictured from left to right are Commissioner James Pilchiek, Colem Waskow, Curtis Koenig, Judge Daryl Fowler, Finley Frels, and Commissioners Brian Carson, and Ryan Varela.

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DeWitt commissioners approve proclamations

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved several proclamations at the April 13 meeting.The first proclamation established April 26 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week.“Healthy soil and clean water is a benefit to everyone,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.

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Pesticide workshop coming April 30

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Lavaca County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a pesticide workshop on Thursday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. with doors opening at 7 a.m and coffee and donuts provided.

Fiddlers’ Frolics next weekend

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Texas State Championship Fiddlers’ Frolics is on tap for next weekend with fiddlers from throughout Texas as well as out of state competing to see who is the top fiddle player.

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Court holds Tuesday meeting

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday and due to deadline for printing the papers, a detailed report of the meeting will appear in next week’s issues.

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HISD board sets 26-27 school calendar

Jimmy Appelt

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the 2026-27 school calendar.According to the calendar, the Fall semester will begin on Thursday, Aug. 13 and end on Thursday, Dec. 17.

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CASA shines a light on Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and one organization is reminding people about the importance of this awareness.CASA is an organization which helps children who are abused or neglected. It stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.

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Lavaca County Felony Cases End in Plea, Arrest Warrant

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Two felony cases scheduled for trial in Lavaca County District Court in April instead resulted in a guilty plea and an arrest warrant, according to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office.Judge William D.

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Law enforcement search following a traffic stop “bailout”

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Lavaca County authorities are searching for a suspect who fled a traffic stop this past weekend.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies and assisting agencies began canvassing the area around State Highways 77 South and 111, near the Crossroads/Hope area.

Four Hallettsville High School seniors recently enlisted to serve in the military after graduation. Jake Woytek and Peyton Prihoda enlisted in the USMC, while Lucas Hill and Austin Kainer signed with the US Army. From left to right are Steven Drozd, USMC veteran, USMC Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Axel Gonzalez- Sanchez, Woytek, Prihoda, Hill, Kainer and VFW Post 6382 commander Daniel Smith. Photo courtesy of The Lariat

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HHS seniors answering the call

News Staff

Thursday, April 16, 2026

On Friday, Mar. 6, four brave Hallettsville High School young men took an oath to serve their country and signed up for the military.The signers included Lucas Hill and Austin Kainer, who enlisted with the US Army, while Jake Woytek and Peyton Prihoda signed up with the United States Marine Corps.

Lavaca County Burn Ban Lifted

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Burn Ban Lifted

Murray Montgomery

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

As of April 14th, 2026, Judge Mudd has ordered the Burn Ban to be lifted.

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