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Early morning traffic stop leads to drug arrest

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
An early morning traffic stop led to the driver of the vehicle taken into custody for the possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and criminal tools.According to a report from the Hallettsville Police Department, an HPD K9 officer initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation at approximately...
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Two perish in Hwy. 77 crash

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A two-vehicle collision Thursday evening, resulted in both drivers losing their lives in the accident.According to a report from Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Ruben San Miguel, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. on Highway 77, north of Lavaca County Road 240.San...
Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Councilman Adam Nieto.

Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Councilman Adam Nieto.

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Chamber President Highlights Unity and Selfless Service at 77th Awards Banquet

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 77th annual Chamber Awards Banquet last Wednesday at George’s Hall.Prominent members of the community, including City Council members and first responders, were in attendance as well as citizens who support the Chamber.The event kicked off with a...
Pictured are students helping with the Yoakum High School's Beautification Project. The project is currently under phase four which includes sprucing up the dead space in the interior grounds of Yoakum High School. Contributed photos.

Pictured are students helping with the Yoakum High School's Beautification Project. The project is currently under phase four which includes sprucing up the dead space in the interior grounds of Yoakum High School. Contributed photos.

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YHS Student Council enters Phase Four of Beautification Project

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Yoakum High School Student Council has been making some strides in their ongoing Beautification Project that they’ve been working on for the past three years.They are now on Phase Four of the project, which will be the completion of the project.“Phase Four is the last phase, we’re working on...
Formed in November 2002, the band started with five musicians, but have since expanded to six talented members. From left are James Marek, Mayo Walker, Brian Svetlik, Mark Hermes, Brian Klekar, and Eugene Klekar. Hermes, Svetlik and Brian Klekar are original members. Contributed photo

Formed in November 2002, the band started with five musicians, but have since expanded to six talented members. From left are James Marek, Mayo Walker, Brian Svetlik, Mark Hermes, Brian Klekar, and Eugene Klekar. Hermes, Svetlik and Brian Klekar are original members. Contributed photo

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Czechaholics inducted into South Texas Polka Hall of Fame

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A popular area polka band, The Czechaholics, were honored last Sunday, March 22 by being inducted into the South Texas Polka Hall of Fame.Taking place during the 45th annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest, this was the eight induction HOF ceremonies held during the event.Known for their...

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Burn ban goes into effect

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 2, 2026
With the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average for Lavaca County having risen over the past weeks and current weather conditions creating a potential for wildfires, County Judge Keith Mudd issued an executive order Monday morning, March 30 calling for a burn ban for the county.Lavaca County...
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Hallettsville has new municipal court judge

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The City of Hallettsville wishes to announce Yvonne Michelle Williams has been appointed as its new Municipal Court Judge.Williams, a native of Hallettsville, was sworn in and held her first court on March 24.Judge Williams earned her law degree from the University of Houston Law School and began...

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 2, 2026
At the Monday, March 23 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.Reading from the proclamation, Commissioner Wayne Faircloth said in the fiscal year 2025, there were over 289,000 reports of alleged abuse or...

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Lavaca County Court Update: Prison Time and a Fleeing Defendant

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Proceedings in Lavaca County District Court on March 24 resulted in multiple plea agreements, two probation sentences and an eight-year prison term, while one defendant fled before sentencing, according to the Lavaca County Attorney’s Office.Visiting Judge William C. Kirkendall presided over the...
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