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LHD board hears construction update

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting Monday evening and heard an update on the progress of the Physical Therapy/ Wellness Center project.Weaver and Jacobs Constructors, Inc. project manager Shawn Brandt presented the progress going on currently as well as...

Fiddlers Frolics this weekend

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
It’s time to resin up the bow as the 55th annual Fiddlers Frolics will take place this weekend at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall.The top-rated fiddler players in Texas, as well as some from out of state, will compete in being the best of the best hopefully to win the Texas State...

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Burn ban lifted

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
After hearing from Lavaca County EMS assistant chief/Lavaca County Fire Chiefs Association liaison Tim Decker at its Tuesday morning, April 14, meeting, the commissioners’ court voted to lift the burn ban in the county.Decker told the court that after the rains received last week, the fire chiefs...

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Council issues proclamation, hears public comment

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Hallettsville City Council recognized April as Fair Housing Month at the April 20th meeting, highlighting the importance of equal access to housing and anti-discrimination protections.In a proclamation issued by the mayor, the city reaffirmed its support for the federal Fair Housing Act, which...
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Court convenes in light docket

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Jessica R. Crawford presided over a light docket April 14 in the 25th Judicial District Court.Three individuals were placed on probation on drug possession charges, while five defendants entered guilty pleas in felony cases, including charges of injury to a child, assault, drug possession, driving...
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Meet Ollie: Lavaca County's new Mental Health Deputy dog

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A new four-legged member has joined the mental health unit. Ollie, a 7-year-old Goldendoodle was chosen for his calm and gentle nature, making him a good fit for therapeutic support.Ollie will be assisting Lavaca County’s newest Mental Health Deputy Brittney Keil.

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MISD Transitions from ‘Amplify’ Following Community Feedback

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Friday, April 17, 2026
The Moulton Independent School District gave an update of their Curriculum Advisory Committee.The committee was formed solely for the purpose of looking at new instructional materials for the upcoming school year. This committee consisted of teachers and members of the community.
This photo from the All About Moulton FB group, shows the pond at the city park 6:30 pm on Sunday. - Photo courtesy of Bob Novotel

This photo from the All About Moulton FB group, shows the pond at the city park 6:30 pm on Sunday. - Photo courtesy of Bob Novotel

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Area Thunderstorms: Some got soaked, all want more

Murray Montgomery
Friday, April 17, 2026
Thunderstorms descended upon Lavaca County on Sunday, leaving many folks joyous while others wished for more.There’s no doubt the rain was spotty, to say the least.
Pictured are members of the Yoakum High School State Football Team with certificates and medals and Head Coach Bo Robinson at the Yoakum ISD School Board meeting April 13.

Pictured are members of the Yoakum High School State Football Team with certificates and medals and Head Coach Bo Robinson at the Yoakum ISD School Board meeting April 13.

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Yoakum ISD awards students

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
YHS student athletes were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) board meeting April 13.They were recognized for the 2025 All-State football season.
Members of the community were recognized for Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Pictured from left to right are Commissioner James Pilchiek, Colem Waskow, Curtis Koenig, Judge Daryl Fowler, Finley Frels, and Commissioners Brian Carson, and Ryan Varela.

Members of the community were recognized for Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Pictured from left to right are Commissioner James Pilchiek, Colem Waskow, Curtis Koenig, Judge Daryl Fowler, Finley Frels, and Commissioners Brian Carson, and Ryan Varela.

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DeWitt commissioners approve proclamations

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved several proclamations at the April 13 meeting.The first proclamation established April 26 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week.“Healthy soil and clean water is a benefit to everyone,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.
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