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Pictured are walkers and runners participating in the 2014 Dash for Downs. Contributed photo.

Pictured are walkers and runners participating in the 2014 Dash for Downs. Contributed photo.

10th Annual Dash for Downs set May 7 Annual 5k and fun run returns

Residents from Yoakum and surrounding communities are preparing to dust off their sneakers and slide into their running shorts in preparation for the 10th Annual Dash for Downs scheduled for May 7.

Failed water well tops council talks

BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR BOBBYHORECKA@GMAIL.COM   The failure of the city’s water well No. 4 in February is causing some serious concerns for the city of Moulton, councilmembers discussed last week.
‘Taking It Easy’ in Downtown Shiner

‘Taking It Easy’ in Downtown Shiner

‘Taking It Easy’ in Downtown Shiner

The Texas Eagles, a Houston-based tribute band to the Eagles, took the stage Saturday following an activity filled Downtown Market Days for the first of what organizers hope will be many evening time summer street dances held as part of the monthly event in Shiner.

SISD approves staff pay during downtimes

It was either pay their staff for the 4  days missed this school year so far or have them all come back in June to make them up, and Shiner ISD board members opted for that first option on Monday. Staff lost a few days this school year already.
HISD Bond: Bus Barn/Parking Lot

HISD Bond: Bus Barn/Parking Lot

HISD Bond: Bus Barn/Parking Lot

By JIMMY APPELT tribunenewsroom@sbcglobal.net This is part 4 of information regarding the various items included in the proposed $13.82 million bond election ordered by the Hallettsville Independent School District for Saturday, May 7.
DeWitt County judge attends TAC conference

DeWitt County judge attends TAC conference

DeWitt County judge attends TAC conference

The Honorable Daryl Fowler, DeWitt County judge, attended the 2022 County Management and Risk Conference, April 6-8 in Round Rock, which was presented by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).
April 24-May 1 as 2022 Soil and Water Stewardship Week

April 24-May 1 as 2022 Soil and Water Stewardship Week

April 24-May 1 as 2022 Soil and Water Stewardship Week

Lavaca Soil Water (LSW) Conservation District 334 Board of Directors gathered at the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Courtroom for the signing of a proclamation declaring April 24 through May 1 as 2022 Soil and Water Stewardship Week.
City Council discusses upcoming projects

City Council discusses upcoming projects

City Council discusses upcoming projects

HANS LAMMEMAN STAFF WRITER HANSPLAMM@GMAIL.COM Road crews will soon be prepping four local streets for a road maintenance project that will cost the City of Yoakum more than $100,000, with service costs about 57 percent higher than last year.