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YCH named to top 100 critical access hospitals

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) was one of three hospitals in the state of Texas to earn the title of top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation.The top critical access hospital recognition is an index measuring hospital quality, financial outcomes, and in-patient market share.
DeWitt County Commissioners presented a certificate of compliance for Desirae Poth-Garibay from the County Treasurer's Association of Texas. From left to right are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, County Treasurer Poth-Garibay, Melissa Terry, and Elizabeth Bonorden from Harrison Waldrop, and Uherek LLP.

DeWitt County Commissioners presented a certificate of compliance for Desirae Poth-Garibay from the County Treasurer's Association of Texas. From left to right are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, County Treasurer Poth-Garibay, Melissa Terry, and Elizabeth Bonorden from Harrison Waldrop, and Uherek LLP.

Grant proposed for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On the agenda, DeWitt County Commissioners authorized Emergency Management Services to apply for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program at the March 11 meeting.The program allowed Emergency Management Services to receive a $100,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office in order to help bring...

Bulldogs lose to Blue Raiders, split two games at Franklin Tournament

Mark Lube
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Despite eight hits, the Bulldogs scored a few runs and it was not enough as they lost to Rice Consolidated 6-3 March 5 at Rice.Rice led 2-0 after one inning and the Bulldogs were within 2-1 in the top of the third before the Blue Raiders extended their lead to 5-1 in the bottom of the inning.The...
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Pinch Me

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day, or March 17, is everyone’s favorite Irish-themed holiday.
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43rd annual South Texas Polka/Sausage Fest next weekend

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The 43rd Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest is set for March 22-24 with all festivities scheduled at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Besides a weekend filled with Polka music and good food, the event will also feature the 6th annual induction into the South Texas Polka Hall of...
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Damon West presents program to Hallettsville, SHCS students

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Hallettsville and Sacred Heart Catholic School 7-12 grade students were presented a program at an assembly held at the Hallettsville HS gymnasium last Tuesday, March 5.Presented by well-known speaker and author of the book Be A Coffee Bean, Damon West provided the students ways to overcome...
Fifteen Hallettsville FFA/4-H members competed in last week’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Commercial Steer Contest with Jake Ressler named Grand Champion out of 154 competitors. As a result, Ressler was awarded a brand new Ford Truck. Ryan Janak finished third overall, while Rylan Marak was a Top Finalist. Front from left are Ashlyn Pustka, Landry Whitley, Tanner Pustka, Jake Ressler, Abby Ressler, Holly Ressler and Trevor Phillips.

Fifteen Hallettsville FFA/4-H members competed in last week’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Commercial Steer Contest with Jake Ressler named Grand Champion out of 154 competitors. As a result, Ressler was awarded a brand new Ford Truck. Ryan Janak finished third overall, while Rylan Marak was a Top Finalist. Front from left are Ashlyn Pustka, Landry Whitley, Tanner Pustka, Jake Ressler, Abby Ressler, Holly Ressler and Trevor Phillips.

Ressler named Grand Champion

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The community of Hallettsville was well represented at this year’s Houston Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest with three of them picking up some top honors, including Hallettsville FFA member Jake Ressler being named Grand Champion.
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Ecosystem river tour

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Hallet Oak Gallery held an ecosystem river tour for students from Sweet Home ISD last Thursday, March 7.The purpose of this tour was to have students experience the Lavaca River and learn about its ecosystem through art and science.“The students were very engaged during this program,” Hallet...

Harmon, Greenwell to have run-off

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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.

Court addresses short agenda

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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.Opela said her office is required to perform the annual audit/review...
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