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The Door to Hope

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

It seems pretty accurate to say that most people find themselves in moments or places they never imagined being. Sometimes those places are so beautiful they take your breath away.

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A Lavaca County man who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a contested sentencing hearing in Gonzales District Court.This sentencing was in connection with a crash which occurred in December 2025 that killed a 75-year-old Waelder man.Gilberto...

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New appointment for the Bishop

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Bishop Brendan J. Cahill has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to become the next bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.The appointment was announced by the Vatican on Sept. 17.

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Hajek convicted

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A Lavaca County jury convicted Donald Wayne Hajek of indecency with a child by contact following a three-day trial and assessed punishment at 10 years in prison with a recommendation for probation, according to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office.This stemmed from an offense which occurred in April...

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Council hears from pro-life organization

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Hallettsville city council discussed declaring an ordinance for the city of Hallettsville being a Sanctuary City for the Unborn at the Sept. 21 meeting.A Sanctuary City for the Unborn is a municipality that passes a local ordinance to ban abortion and restrict related activities within its...

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Court accepts Furrh resignation

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept the resignation of Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh.Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker was named interim emergency medical service director.Prior to accepting the resignation letter from...

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YPD urges parents to talk to children about social media use

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning parents and students about social media posts and videos associated with the latest “Cat in the Hat” trend that are circulating in the Yoakum area and around Yoakum ISD campuses.The trend began this past summer.

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Beware of scammers— YPD warns residents

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning local businesses and community members about a potential scam that is going on.YPD claims individuals are calling on their behalf and claiming to collect money for advertisements or fundraising.Police said the solicitations are not authorized by the YPD...

Pictured is the location of the new police department building for Moulton. An unveiling of the building will occur at National Night Out on Oct. 6. Photo by Clayton Kelley

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MPD updates on new building, unveiling to happen at National Night Out

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Moulton Police Department has been making some strides on their new building with an unveiling expected to take place at National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Moulton City Park.“I have my new police department plans with the expanded square footage already drawn out,” Moulton...

Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

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Sweet Home ISD provides bond update

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.This project consists of a new Elementary School wing of Pre-K through 5th grade as well as a new cafeteria in this new wing.“Currently, all of the outside of the building is built,” Sweet Home...

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