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Director named to governor’s advisory council

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The EMS director for Colorado and Lavaca counties was recently named to the Governor’s EMS-Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC), according to a letter sent out earlier this month by Dr. Jennifer A. Shuford, commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services.

Juenke appointed to LHD board

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening, Nov. 20 and appointed Ronnie Juenke to the Place 3 position on the board. Juenke replaces John Allen who resigned from the board last month.

Court sets guidelines for laying temporary waterlines

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and implemented a permit for the use of laying a temporary waterline in the county road right-of-way. Commissioner Kenny Siegel said the implementation of the permit mainly affects Precincts 2 and 3.

Cartel issues stark warning to fentanyl traffickers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Texas lawmen may have an unlikely ally in their ongoing fight against traffickers of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl, a product that’s known to have caused the death of at least two Lavaca County residents in the last year.
Festival of Lights ended with the lighted parade.

Festival of Lights ended with the lighted parade.

Festival of Lights has huge turnout

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The annual Hallettsville Festival of Lights turned out to be a massive success. The Christmas spirit was alive and well as many gathered to celebrate 26 years of the event. The event kicked off at noon and entertainment for both kids and adults were provided.
Lavaca Royalty Court

Lavaca Royalty Court

Deputy Santa now in full swing

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Deputy Santa collections are now in full swing as members of the four Chamber of Commerce Royalty Courts have started collecting toys for all age groups. The groups gather gifts from newborns to ten-year-olds, according to Lavaca County Chief Deputy and Deputy Santa Coordinator J.R. Peters.
Brady Haas tries to elude the Eagles Drew Claussen.Melissa Kutac/Tribune-Herald

Brady Haas tries to elude the Eagles Drew Claussen.Melissa Kutac/Tribune-Herald

Indians' memorable season comes to an end

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
DUBLIN – With players falling like autumn leaves due to injuries, the Sacred Heart Indians’ chances of beating Lubbock Christian were very slim.
Council Meets

Council Meets

Council updates water, sewer, electrical rates

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
By Jimmy Appelt jimmy.appelt@lavacacountytoday.com   The Hallettsville City Council met in a regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 20 and approved updating water, sewer, and electrical rates for city residents.
Pictured from left to right are Emmanuel Maria De Angelis from Italy, Huyn “Hannah” Nguyen from Vietnam, and Mar Sierra Martinez from Spain. They, along with Marie Weber from Germany (not pictured) are attending classes at Yoakum High School as foreign exchange students this school year.

Pictured from left to right are Emmanuel Maria De Angelis from Italy, Huyn “Hannah” Nguyen from Vietnam, and Mar Sierra Martinez from Spain. They, along with Marie Weber from Germany (not pictured) are attending classes at Yoakum High School as foreign exchange students this school year.

Spotlight on Yoakum ISD’s foreign exchange students

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Yoakum ISD has four foreign exchange students this year.

Christmas on Grand set for Dec. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Christmas on the Grand on Saturday, Dec. 2 and will be once again be bringing snow to Yoakum in the Railroad Park. Local businesses will be open for shopping needs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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