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Moulton Council Explores High-Water Alert System, Cancels May Election

The Moulton City Council held a brief discussion about the possibility of a high-water alert device for the City of Moulton at the March 10 meeting.“The council has been interested in that ever since last summer with the disaster in Kerrville,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.

New MPD building is shovel ready

The new and upcoming Moulton Police Department building is coming along well and is now shovel ready.New drawings are in and the new MPD will be located between the new fire department and Leroy’s Plumbing. The front entrance will be facing Main Street.

Six Trucks, 20 Personnel Respond to Sunday Evening Fire Near Moulton

The Moulton Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire that occurred this past Sunday at a little past 7 p.m.The fire occurred on SH 95 South of Moulton. There were six trucks and 20 men from the Moulton Fire Department and the Lavaca County EMS who arrived on scene.

Sweet Home ISD makes strides in recent bond project

The Sweet Home Independent School District has been making some headway on their recent bond project.The bond project includes a new Elementary School wing. “That wing is going to house Pre-K through 5th grade,” SHISD Superintendent Dustin Meaux said.

DeWitt County Emergency Management Office Report

DeWitt County’s Emergency Management Office is reporting significant progress in preparedness, coordination, and community engagement during the first quarter of this fiscal year.This comes as the region faces extreme drought and increased wildfire risk.

Veterans Appreciation Day: April 18

The 22nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day (VAD) will take place Saturday, April 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Doors will open at 11 a.m. with a program scheduled at noon followed by the meal catered by Peter’s BBQ.

DeWitt County earns Safety Achievement Award

In recognition for its commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling the county’s workers’ compensation claim, DeWitt County has earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP).

March short on rain

March followed the first two months of the year by producing little rain and adding to the growing rainfall deficit.Only 1.01 of an inch fell bringing this year’s total to 4.38 inches. Hallettsville is now 3.49 inches below the 30 year average of 7.87 inches.

Fiddlers’ Frolics set for April 24-26

It’s that time of the year when the Texas State Championship Fiddlers’ Frolics will take place and organizers of the event say it will be an unforgettable weekend.

Court ratifies burn ban order

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a brief special-called meeting Monday morning and ratified the burn ban order installed by County Judge Keith Mudd on March 30.