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From left to right; Mark Longoria, First Place winner, Joseph Goodwyne, Second Place winner, Brealinn Finch, Third Place winner, Julia Barecky, Fourth Place winner, Ava Grace Matias, Teacher winner, Rick Masek pose with Representatives of the Republican Women of Yoakum.

From left to right; Mark Longoria, First Place winner, Joseph Goodwyne, Second Place winner, Brealinn Finch, Third Place winner, Julia Barecky, Fourth Place winner, Ava Grace Matias, Teacher winner, Rick Masek pose with Representatives of the Republican Women of Yoakum.

RWOYA Constitution essay contest winners named

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Republican Women of the Yoakum Areas announced the winners of its 15th annual Constitution Essay contest at the Yoakum Community Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The winners were chosen from school districts in Lavaca, DeWitt, and Gonzales counties.
The top three selling scouts are shown with their leaders. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Isaac Bonorden (1st place - $5,662), Kenward Kolar (2nd place - $1,807), and Kolton Wilgus (3rd place - $1,735); back row, Dr. Tom Bays, Charles Bonorden, Brian Good, Dr. Marshall Bishop, and Jared Coburn.

The top three selling scouts are shown with their leaders. Pictured are, left to right, front row, Isaac Bonorden (1st place - $5,662), Kenward Kolar (2nd place - $1,807), and Kolton Wilgus (3rd place - $1,735); back row, Dr. Tom Bays, Charles Bonorden, Brian Good, Dr. Marshall Bishop, and Jared Coburn.

Shiner Cub Scouts have a "Popcorn Party" to celebrate popcorn sales

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Shiner Cub Scout Pack 231 had their “Popcorn Party” to reward the scouts for all their hard work selling Trail’s End Popcorn this year.  The pack sold $20,000 worth of popcorn to raise money to help pay for awards, activities, and campouts.
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Veterans Day programs set throughout the area

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and with the day falling on a Saturday area schools as well as the two nursing and rehab centers in Hallettsville will be hosting events to honor the veterans on different dates.

How Will St. Mark’s closure impact us?

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Three weeks ago (Oct. 12), St. Marks Hospital in La Grange closed its doors due to facing an enormous amount of debt. According to a report from the Fayette County Record, the hospital closed down due to financial struggles from facing over a $13 million in debt.
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Revelle Retreat Wraps Up

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
About 30 battle worn veterans descended on Lavaca County’s TR Ranch last Saturday for the annual Reveille Retreat, a weeklong intensive songwriter workshop designed specifically for combat veterans.

New church comes to Yoakum

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A new non-denominational church has branched out to the City of Yoakum. Faith Family Church opened its doors to Yoakum citizens and started services on Aug. 13. “We started organizing for the church back in March.

YEDC updates community on Industrial Park grant status

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Yoakum Economic Development Corp. presented its annual report at last week’s joint session meeting of the YEDC’s board of directors and Yoakum city council, a report which devoted a sizable portion to the purchase of the city’s second industrial park.

County burn ban lifted

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The county-wide burn ban that was implemented on Monday, Oct. 23 at the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting lasted only one week with County Judge Keith Mudd issuing an executive order Wednesday, Nov. 1 to lift the ban.
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