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City discusses Carroll Drive drainage issues

City officials are exploring potential solutions to address a worsening drainage problem in the 1000 block of Carrol Drive.

Livestock Commission to host NWS Seminar Wednesday, June 24

The Hallettsville Livestock Commission will be hosting a New World Screwworm seminar at the Hallettsville KC Hall on Wednesday, June 24 starting a 6 p.m.

New World Screwworm count continues to rise

Cases of the New World Screwworm (NWS) continue to rise, specifically located in counties in western Texas.The latest case was reported on June 12 in Sutton County, which has Sonora as its county seat.

Council bans game rooms in the City

The Hallettsville City Council approved a couple of ordinances at the Monday evening meeting.One of the ordinances approved would prohibit game rooms and amusement redemption machines, known commonly as eight-liners, within city limits.

Two put on probation

Two men were put on probation for impersonating a public servant and pretending to be a police officer respectively.Judge William D. Old III presided over a busy criminal docket.

K9 Alert Leads to 20-Pound Methamphetamine Seizure

Two San Antonio residents face felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 led to the discovery of more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine on Saturday night.

Moulton ISD's Fiscal Turnaround

The Moulton Independent School District has stabilized financially after years of declining fund balances and rising costs, according to a recent fiscal management review from the Texas Education Agency.

Yoakum ISD receives STAAR scores, honors students June 8

The Yoakum Independent School District (ISD) received their preliminary State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores for the 2025-26 school year at the June 8 school board meeting.These scores are not set in stone and are subject to change.

Commissioners: no on fireworks ban

DeWitt County Commissioners voted against an aerial fireworks ban for Independence Day at the June 8 meeting.“We do this every year when the 4th of July holiday rolls around,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.

Sweet Home ISD bond project makes strides with new construction project underway

Sweet Home ISD’s new construction project has reached another milestone, although weather conditions have delayed a planned foundation pour.The construction project is a new Elementary School wing which will include grades Pre-K to 5th Grade. A new cafeteria will also be in the wing as well.