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FFA, History and Influence

National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, held annually in February, recognizes the role the National FFA Organization plays in agricultural education, leadership development, and career preparation for students nationwide.

From Groundbreaking to Growth: LMC Plans Three-Phase Upgrade

The Lavaca Hospital District held a ground-breaking ceremony Tuesday morning, Feb. 10 to kickoff the Physical Therapy/Wellness Center expansion project at Lavaca Medical Center.

Juvenile airflighted after scooter accident

A traffic accident involving a motorized scooter and a vehicle resulted in the juvenile driver of the scooter to be airflighted to a Houston hospital Thursday afternoon, Feb. 12.According to the Hallettsville Police Department the accident occurred around 4:25 p.m.

Polka Fest 2026: The Ultimate Weekend of Music & Dancing!

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Polka Fest happening this Saturday at the St. Joseph Social Center.

DeWitt Commissioners vote to abandon portion of Stanchos Road

The DeWitt County Commissioners Court voted on formally abandoning a portion of Stanchos Road in Precinct 3 near the community of Gruenau at the Feb. 9 meeting.

Yoakum ISD receives enrollment numbers, school updates

Enrollment numbers and the principal’s update were given at the Yoakum Independent School District board meeting Feb. 9.Current enrollment shows that there are 1,400 students. There are 447 students in High School, 278 in Junior High, 284 in Intermediate, 197 in Primary and 194 in Primary Annex.

Ranchers looking at heifer replacements

Lavaca County’s ranchers understand the nuances of heifer replacement criteria.And, like other ranchers elsewhere in Texas, they are considering the long-term question of when it will be time to start rebuilding the overall numbers in Lavaca County.

HISD board adopts Senate bill 11 resolution

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in its regular meeting Monday evening and adopted a resolution in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11 that permits the District to designate daily time across campuses for voluntary prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts by students and...

Court discusses overweight vehicle routing

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and discussed road routing agreements for overweight vehicles traveling along county roads.

USDA releases New World Screwworm information

Regarding a press release from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on Jan. 30, a shift in New World screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal efforts into Texas.