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Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

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Blood Donation Awareness Month highlights critical need as EMS brings whole blood to trauma centers

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
January marks Blood Donation Awareness Month and local officials are emphasizing the importance of blood donations as Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) begins administering whole blood to trauma patients before they reach the hospital.
Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

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YISD hears construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Construction updates were given at the Yoakum ISD meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12.“The softball field is ready to play on ,” Weaver and Jacobs Representative Shawn Brandt said.“The team held their first practice last week.

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Court accepts monetary donations

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in its first meeting for 2026 and accepted monetary donations that benefit various county departments.

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Texas State Championship Domino tournament

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The 74th Annual Texas State Championship Domino Tournament will take place Sunday at the KC Hall in Hallettsville.Registration for the straight domino tournament begins at 7 a.m. and domino partner play will begin at 9 a.m.

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Several sentenced in District Court

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
District Court was very busy on Wednesday, Jan. 7 with Judge Jessica R. Crawford presiding over a docket consisting of 34 defendants.Lavaca County attorney James Reeves reported several noteworthy cases were resolved during the session.
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Another defendant enters guilty plea

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Following district court proceedings on Wednesday, Jan. 7 another drug dealer pleaded guilty to charges and was sentenced to imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system.According to The Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, Gregory Newton was arrested on Feb.
Left to Right: Front Row 1st Runner-Up: Laila Jalufka, Young Miss Hallettsville: Addisyn Mozisek, Little Miss Hallettsville: Jaycee Grasshoff. Back Row 1st Runner-Up: Grace Kochelek, 1st Runner-Up: Kaylie Hotz, Jr. Miss Hallettsville: Jaedyn Grahmann, 1st Runner-Up: Peyton Koerth, Miss Hallettsville: Kadence McCloud Photo by: Studio94

Left to Right: Front Row 1st Runner-Up: Laila Jalufka, Young Miss Hallettsville: Addisyn Mozisek, Little Miss Hallettsville: Jaycee Grasshoff. Back Row 1st Runner-Up: Grace Kochelek, 1st Runner-Up: Kaylie Hotz, Jr. Miss Hallettsville: Jaedyn Grahmann, 1st Runner-Up: Peyton Koerth, Miss Hallettsville: Kadence McCloud Photo by: Studio94

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McCloud crowned Miss Hallettsville

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Miss Hallettsville Scholarship Pageant was held this past Saturday at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall with Kadence McCloud crowned Miss Hallettsville.
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