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Council sets date of March 1 for city ordinances

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Yoakum City Council has set a tentative date at the Jan. 9 meeting for several city ordinances that have been in the works. There are five city ordinances set to be implemented beginning March 1. The first city ordinance was the second and final reading to amend the solid waste collection.

January events at the library

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Yoakum Carl and Mary Welhausen Public Library is gearing up for several events and fun activities this January. Starting this Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m., the library will host the Dewey Kids Club Pancake Brunch.

Apply for ballots by mail now for upcoming March primaries

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Those wanting to take part in the upcoming March 5 primaries have a couple of dates to take note of between now and Election Day. The first is Monday, Feb. 5. It is the final day to register as a voter to participate in the March 5 Primary Elections. Not sure if you are registered to vote?
Pictured (at left) from left to right are Board of Director members, Walt Hairell, Lonny Montgomery, Deborah Sevcik, Judge Keith Mudd, Ronald Braeuer, Roddy Renger, James Fenner, and Fred Hilscher. Contributed photo.

Pictured (at left) from left to right are Board of Director members, Walt Hairell, Lonny Montgomery, Deborah Sevcik, Judge Keith Mudd, Ronald Braeuer, Roddy Renger, James Fenner, and Fred Hilscher. Contributed photo.

Oath of Office administered to Appraisal District Board of Director members

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Lavaca County Judge Keith Mudd administered the Oath of Office to Lavaca County Appraisal District Board of Director members at the Jan. 9 regularlycalled board meeting for a term beginning Jan. 1, 2024 and ending Dec. 31, 2025.
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Where the wildlife truly is...wild!

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Cub Scouts of Pack 223 from Hallettsville recently camped out at Brazos Bend State Park near Needville. The park is known for its alligators and did not disappoint. Scouts counted more than 40 gators on our two mile hike around Elm lake.

Hallettsville Lionism

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The Hallettsville Lions Club met in its first meeting of the new year at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday, Jan. 8, with Lion president Charles Neumeyer presiding over the meeting.

Chicken noodle soup dinner to benefit Wied Hall Jan. 21

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A chicken noodle soup dinner, benefiting Wied Hall, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Wied Hall. First come, first serve. No tickets needed. Soup will be served to-go only. Serving starts at 10 a.m. until sold out. Soup will be sold by the quart for $5 each and $15 for one gallon.
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Former Restaurant becomes site of late night drive-through

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Hallettsville PD stayed busy well into the night on Friday, Jan. 5, when the driver of a late model Chevrolet pickup apparently never stopped its forward motion off the Victoria highway (U.S. 77 South), crossing all five lanes of U.S. 90 Alternate (the 500-block of West Fairwinds inside the city...
Kevin Tesch and Gary Fuller claimed the state title after defeating Ade Agbogun and Louis Kolos with play ending around 12:45 a.m. early Monday morning.

Kevin Tesch and Gary Fuller claimed the state title after defeating Ade Agbogun and Louis Kolos with play ending around 12:45 a.m. early Monday morning.

Fuller, Tesch claim 72nd state champion straight domino title

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
After all the shuffling and domino playing ended early Monday morning, Gary Fuller of Hallettsville and Kevin Tesch of Moulton came away as this year’s Texas State Domino champions in the 72nd annual event.
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