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This vacant lot is the proposed location of the new Moulton Police Department home. Photo by Clayton Kelley

This vacant lot is the proposed location of the new Moulton Police Department home. Photo by Clayton Kelley

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New MPD building is shovel ready

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
The new and upcoming Moulton Police Department building is coming along well and is now shovel ready.New drawings are in and the new MPD will be located between the new fire department and Leroy’s Plumbing. The front entrance will be facing Main Street.

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Sweet Home ISD makes strides in recent bond project

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Sweet Home Independent School District has been making some headway on their recent bond project.The bond project includes a new Elementary School wing. “That wing is going to house Pre-K through 5th grade,” SHISD Superintendent Dustin Meaux said.

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DeWitt County Emergency Management Office Report

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
DeWitt County’s Emergency Management Office is reporting significant progress in preparedness, coordination, and community engagement during the first quarter of this fiscal year.This comes as the region faces extreme drought and increased wildfire risk.

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Veterans Appreciation Day: April 18

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, April 10, 2026
The 22nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day (VAD) will take place Saturday, April 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Doors will open at 11 a.m. with a program scheduled at noon followed by the meal catered by Peter’s BBQ.The program’s ceremony will honor the service of veterans and...
DeWitt County earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP). Pictured are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler (center) with community members.

DeWitt County earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP). Pictured are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler (center) with community members.

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DeWitt County earns Safety Achievement Award

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
In recognition for its commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling the county’s workers’ compensation claim, DeWitt County has earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP).In order to qualify for this award,...

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March short on rain

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
March followed the first two months of the year by producing little rain and adding to the growing rainfall deficit.Only 1.01 of an inch fell bringing this year’s total to 4.38 inches.

Fiddlers’ Frolics set for April 24-26

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
It’s that time of the year when the Texas State Championship Fiddlers’ Frolics will take place and organizers of the event say it will be an unforgettable weekend.Not only will fiddlers from throughout Texas, and some from out of state, will be coming to compete in various fiddle contest divisions,...

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Court ratifies burn ban order

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a brief special-called meeting Monday morning and ratified the burn ban order installed by County Judge Keith Mudd on March 30.Due to the dry weather conditions, which has created a potential for wildfires and the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI)...
At the Monday, March 23 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Sunday, April 12 as Hallettsville Methodist Church Day. Attending the meeting were church members front from left, who include Jennifer (Jen) Henderson, Denise Roberts, Rev. Patrick Melton, Nancy Fuhrken, Landra Immenhauser, and Fred Meek. Back row from left are commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka.

At the Monday, March 23 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Sunday, April 12 as Hallettsville Methodist Church Day. Attending the meeting were church members front from left, who include Jennifer (Jen) Henderson, Denise Roberts, Rev. Patrick Melton, Nancy Fuhrken, Landra Immenhauser, and Fred Meek. Back row from left are commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka.

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Hallettsville Methodist Church to celebrate 175 year anniversary

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Founded in 1861, the Hallettsville Methodist Church has reached a milestone as it celebrates its 175th anniversary this year.According to the proclamation approved at the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Monday, March 23 that designated Sunday, April 12 as Hallettsville Methodist...
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