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NOAA predicts below normal hurricane season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service forecasters predict a below-low normal Atlantic basin hurricane season for this year.According to a press release on Thursday, May 21, NOAA’s outlook for the 2026, which runs from June 1 to November 30, predicts a...

LHD Board elects 26-27 officers

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday evening, May 18 and held its annual election of officers for 2026-27.Board president James Fenner, vice-president Carl Hobbs and secretary Gene Schott will continue their positions on the board.In addition to the officers, Fenner appointed...

Court conducts meeting Wednesday

Due to Monday having been Memorial Day, federal holiday, and Tuesday being a location for the primary runoff election, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met today (Wednesday) for its regular meeting.With the meeting held after the printing of this paper, a full write-up will appear in next...

Service organizations hold vice organizations hold Memorial Day ceremony

The Vietnam Veterans of America Lone Star Chapter 854, the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382 and American Legion Hudgeons Post 230 conducted Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at the Sacred Heart Family Center with Lt. Col. USAF (retired) Jerry Tanner serving as the featured...

Appelt reunion Sunday, June 7

The 62nd Appelt Family Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, June 7.Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and lunch consisting of stew, sausage, potatoes, and trimmings will be provided, along with cold drinks will be served at 12 noon.Family members, who plan to attend are asked to bring a small dessert...

Board discusses new bus law, swears in Luksovsky

A new Texas law has passed stating that by 2029, every school district must have seat belts on their buses.This is a part of Senate Bill 546 which requires all Texas school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029.

Yoakum ISD swears in board members

The Yoakum Independent School District swore in board members and gave enrollment updates at the May 12 meeting. Those being sworn included Gary Colman and Amanda Fling.“These board members are all incumbents,” YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said.

Yoakum City Council approves code ordinances, swears in members for upcoming terms

Yoakum City Council held a public hearing and approved a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2241 adopting updated international construction and safety codes for commercial and residential buildings at the May 12 meeting.The ordinance updates the city’s building regulations from the 2018...

Community Emergency Response Team

DeWitt County now has applications open for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.The CERT program is a nationally recognized initiative supported by FEMA that trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills.

Memorial Day ceremonies planned in area Monday

Memorial Day is Monday and area service organizations will be hosting meaningful ceremonies in their respective cities in Lavaca County.The ceremonies will recognize armed service personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for America and its freedom in all wars ranging from World War I to...