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Candidate filings end Friday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The filing deadline for candidates to run for positions on the Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees, the Hallettsville City Council and the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors ends Friday, Feb. 16 with each entity reporting candidates who have filed thus far.

Koerth appointed treasurer

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and approved the appointment of Tammy Koerth to replace Karen Bludau as county treasurer. The appointment of Koerth came about due to longtime county treasurer Karen Bludau announcing her retirement last month.
Pictured from left to right are Jenna Knesek, Karen Thomas, Christina Steele, Christina Steele, Monica Griffin, Brenda Oviedo, Lorren Cason, and Meagan Hardin. Contributed photo

Pictured from left to right are Jenna Knesek, Karen Thomas, Christina Steele, Christina Steele, Monica Griffin, Brenda Oviedo, Lorren Cason, and Meagan Hardin. Contributed photo

YCH team participates in heart walk

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Yoakum Community Hospital (YCH) is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association.
The 2024 Yoakum Junior High Concert Band had 18 students make the All-Region Band. Contributed photo.

The 2024 Yoakum Junior High Concert Band had 18 students make the All-Region Band. Contributed photo.

YJHS students named to All-Region Band

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Members of the Yoakum Junior High School (YJHS) Symphonic and Concert Bands competed against students from 16 other schools for a position in one of three AllRegion Bands. The YJHS Band had 18 students make the All-Region Band.
Pictured l to r: Austin Mathison, Aubrey Freytag, Preslie Haas, Macyn Wimberly, Cullen Hanslik, and Amryn Etzler.

Pictured l to r: Austin Mathison, Aubrey Freytag, Preslie Haas, Macyn Wimberly, Cullen Hanslik, and Amryn Etzler.

Livestock Show gives out herdsman award

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Winners of the Hallettsville livestock show herdsman awards have been announced.

Lions Club

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Hallettsville Lions Club met Monday, Jan. 22 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, with Lion president Charles Neumeyer presiding over the meeting.
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Candidate filings continue

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The filing deadline for candidates to run for positions on the Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees, the Hallettsville City Council and the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors began on Jan. 17 and continues until Friday, Feb. 16.
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