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Sgt. Chris Kalina, right, was recognized for saving a woman from a house fire that occurred in early April. Police Chief Wayne Denson presents him with a plaque. Not pictured is Officer William Miller, who assisted in that call. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

Sgt. Chris Kalina, right, was recognized for saving a woman from a house fire that occurred in early April. Police Chief Wayne Denson presents him with a plaque. Not pictured is Officer William Miller, who assisted in that call. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

Shiner Police Department passes state audit, recognizes officers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Shiner Police Department gave an audit report to city council at the May 4th meeting. This audit was done by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). “We passed the audit and inspection with no deficiencies,” Police Chief Wayne Denson said.

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MPD Passes TCOLE State Audit with Perfect Score

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Friday, May 1, 2026
The Moulton Police Department recently underwent a state audit and they received high marks.This audit was done by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). “That is the name of the agency that regulates our licensing,” Moulton Police Department Chief Daniel Beyer said.
Yoakum delegation members, including Yoakum City Council and mayor, YEDC members, business leaders, and community representatives, met with Texas A&M University Bush School graduate students in College Station.

Yoakum delegation members, including Yoakum City Council and mayor, YEDC members, business leaders, and community representatives, met with Texas A&M University Bush School graduate students in College Station.

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Yoakum delegation connects with students regarding Downtown Revitalization Project

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A unified delegation of Yoakum leaders, representing City Council, the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC), private businesses, and engaged citizens, recently traveled to College Station to meet with graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M...
The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) presented a Safety Achievement Award to DeWitt County. DeWitt County commissioners accepted the award. Human Resource Director Ashley Hunt (pictured fifth from left) also was a recipient of the 2025 Making a Difference Award from TAC RMP. Pictured with Hunt are members of TAC RMP and DeWitt County commissioners.

The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) presented a Safety Achievement Award to DeWitt County. DeWitt County commissioners accepted the award. Human Resource Director Ashley Hunt (pictured fifth from left) also was a recipient of the 2025 Making a Difference Award from TAC RMP. Pictured with Hunt are members of TAC RMP and DeWitt County commissioners.

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DeWitt Commissioners receive Safety Achievement Award

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
DeWitt County received the Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) at the Commissioners Court meeting April 27th.This is for its commitment to workplace safety.

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Court declares Correctional Officers Week; Peace Officer's Memorial Day

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning declaring the week of May 3 through 9 as National Correctional Officers Week.Reading from the proclamation, commissioner Wayne Fairchild said, “Correctional officers have the difficult and often dangerous assignment of...

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Investigation continues in Saturday night bailout

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office is continuing to investigate an overnight bailout incident that occurred near the Lavaca/Jackson County line on Highway 111 on Saturday night, April 25.According to a LCSO report, deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near SH 111 and County Road 1 which led...

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Roundabout progressing; Navidad bridge completed

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
The construction of the roundabout at the Highway 77-A/90-A intersection is progressing as work continues on the first phase.The project began in January that includes the Y-intersection four miles west of Hallettsville to be turned into a one-way circular intersection, known a roundabout.When...
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Truck driver charged with DWI

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A reported truck-trailer observed driving erratically led to the driver charged with a Driving While Intoxicated last Wednesday evening, April 22.According to a report from the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, the DWI arrest occurred when a concerned individual contacted the Sheriff ’s Office...
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Briscoe named Edna ISD Superintendent Finalist

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Edna ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Thursday, April 23 and named Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe IV as its finalist for the superintendent position.Brisco, 34, has served in the Hallettsville Independent School District the past 12 years.He came to...
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