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DeWitt County Auditor Carrie Rea and County Judge Daryl inspect budgeted expenditures during a discussion at the July 11 regular meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

DeWitt County Auditor Carrie Rea and County Judge Daryl inspect budgeted expenditures during a discussion at the July 11 regular meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Criminals deceive DeWitt County for more than $305,000

Hans Lammeman
Monday, July 18, 2022
Editor's Note: Due to the breaking-news nature of this story, the article was updated as information became available on Monday, June 18. The first cyber security crime in DeWitt County history deceived county staff in June, according to County Judge Daryl Fowler.
The Dry Rice Fire consumes dry land in Colorado County this week, contributing to 326 total acres impacted. Photo Courtest Shiner Fire Department Facebook.

The Dry Rice Fire consumes dry land in Colorado County this week, contributing to 326 total acres impacted. Photo Courtest Shiner Fire Department Facebook.

Colorado Co. fires consume 380 acres

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
Several Lavaca County crews were amongst the 34 departments on the scene for two wildfires that consumed more than 380 acres in Colorado County over multiple days this week, according to Texas A&M Forest Service and local departments.
The Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department is amongst the seven DeWitt County VFDs to receive increased funding per service call at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting.

The Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department is amongst the seven DeWitt County VFDs to receive increased funding per service call at Monday’s commissioner’s court meeting.

VFDs to receive 50% more per call

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The DeWitt County Commissioners’ Court voted to increase service call stipends for the county’s seven volunteer fire departments (VFD) in response to high fuel costs and enduring drought conditions.
Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results.

Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results.

YISD STAAR pass rate well above region, state

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Yoakum ISD students outperformed regional averages in 17 of 20 STAAR and EOC 2022 standardized test scores, according to preliminary results shared during the July 11 YISD meeting.
ERCOT Photo

ERCOT Photo

ERCOT asking Texas to ease energy consumption

Bobby Horecka
Monday, July 11, 2022
Amidst some of the hottest days on record and, quite possibly, the longest span of days that Texans have suffered through such extreme heat, the agency overseeing the state’s power resources has once again asked Texans to chill out on their power usage.
Lower Colorado River Authority

Lower Colorado River Authority

LCRA grant applications due by July 31

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The deadline to apply for up to $50,000 grants from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is fast approaching. LCRA supports local communities in its service area through its Community Development Partnership Program (CDPP).
Lower Colorado River Authority

Lower Colorado River Authority

LCRA gives $815K in development grants

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced the award of more than $815,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants last month for a wide range of projects in towns across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas.
In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

61st Town & Country Jamboree just three weeks away

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By ANNA BARTOS Moulton Chamber President With the dawn of July comes the excitement of Moulton’s biggest event, the Town and Country Jamboree, and this year marks the 61st celebration, a weekend full of fun and friends.
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