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Bishop Fellhauer: Servant of the people

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The faithful of the Diocese of Victoria, including Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Emeritus Bishop David Fellhauer last week.

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MISD Reports Perfect Score in State Safety Audit

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
An intruder detection audit was held recently at the Moulton Independent School District campus.“Every year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) tells the district that they’re going to come out on a certain month and come into the campus,” MISD Superintendent Clay Currier said.
DeWitt County commissioners present a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured are Commissioners with representatives from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board, SJRC Belong, Norma's House, and CASA.

DeWitt County commissioners present a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured are Commissioners with representatives from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board, SJRC Belong, Norma's House, and CASA.

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DeWitt County commissioners present Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the March 9 meeting.“Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.

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YISD school safety update

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
An update on school safety was given at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting March 9.“There were three campuses that have had their (intruder) audit visits so far, the Annex, Primary, and High School,” Assistant Superintendent Chris Kvinta said.

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DeWitt County election for Precinct 2 commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Voters for DeWitt County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 will return to the polls after no candidate secured a majority in the March 3 election.Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek announced his retirement.
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LCSO hires two new deputies, gives staff promotions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office recently announced several staff promotions and the hiring of two new deputies.Andrea Eldridge and Austin Nelson were both promoted to jail sergeant, while Dawton Quarles was promoted to jail corporal, according to a social media announcement from the agency.

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Steffek unseats Faircloth

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Republican and Democratic Party primaries took place this past Tuesday, March 3, and resulted in challenger Pat J. Steffek unseating incumbent Wayne Faircloth for the Republican Party’s nomination for the Lavaca County Pct. 2 commissioner’s chair.Steffek collected 58.73% of the Pct.
Noah Lang and Jenny Lang, both of Cypress captured the championship of the 42 Domino tournament played this past Saturday at the Hallettsville KC Hall. In all, there were 163 teams from throughout the state of Texas competing in the event. Contributed photo

Noah Lang and Jenny Lang, both of Cypress captured the championship of the 42 Domino tournament played this past Saturday at the Hallettsville KC Hall. In all, there were 163 teams from throughout the state of Texas competing in the event. Contributed photo

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Langs capture 42 Domino championship

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The annual State Championship 42 Domino tournament took place this past Saturday with 163 teams competing for the title. This year’s tournament had 14 more teams than last year.
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Two sentenced in district court

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The 2nd 25th Judicial District Court held court proceedings on Wednesday, March 4 with Judge Jessica Richard Crawford presiding over a busy docket.At the court sessions two individuals received prison sentences who included Albert Johnson and Dwayne Sidney.
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