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LCSO makes fentanyl arrest

While performing traffic patrol duties Friday morning, Dec. 26, Lavaca County Sheriff Office deputies conducted a stop of a vehicle for speeding and expired registration.

Paper’s release Christmas/New Year’s printing schedule

Christmas and New Year’s paper printing week is coming soon and the Hallettsville Publishing Co. wishes to announce that its Lavaca County paper’s the Hallettsville Tribune Herald, Yoakum Herald-Times, Shiner Gazette and Moulton Eagle will be printing one day earlier during those two weeks.

Board approves purchases for new JH additions

The Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the purchase of furniture and equipment for the new the Jr. High classrooms and gym addition.According to Jr.

Record-Breaking Bucks Headline Lavaca County Big Buck Contest

Last Thursday, Schulenburg resident Josh Wagner brought in what is believed to be the largest whitetail buck ever officially recorded in Lavaca County, earning him top honors in the ongoing Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Big Buck Contest.

LCSO investigation leads to arrest

After conducting a Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office investigation, a Hallettsville man was arrested for possessing a controlled substance.According to the LCSO report, Shawn Dolezal, of Hallettsville, was taken into custody Saturday, Dec.

Early Saturday morning FIRE damages Pecan Chase Apartments

An early Saturday morning fire at the Pecan Chase Apartments resulted in an estimated damage of $40,000 of property and content loss.According to a report from the Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department, they were called to a structure fire on Walnut St. at 2:19 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 6.

Former Ezzell ISD Principal Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft

A former Ezzell ISD principal accused of stealing money intended to help a grieving family has pleaded guilty to felony theft, according to recently filed court records.Jody Mildred Thompson pleaded guilty to theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000.

FOL brings Christmas cheer

The annual Hallettsville Festival of Lights proved to be a tremendous success, with the Christmas spirit shining brightly as the community came together to celebrate the event’s 28th year.Festivities began at noon and offered entertainment for children and adults.

LCSO conducts Wednesday evening drug arrest

A Hallettsville man was booked on charges of drug possession and resisting arrest following a traffic stop on Highway 90-A east of Hallettsville, Wednesday evening, Nov. 26.

Emergency Crews Respond to Two-Vehicle Wreck on Highway 77

A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 77 and FM 531 resulted in a headon collision mid-morning on Texas’ first cold and misty winter day of 2025. The impact sent one of the vehicles off the roadway and into a ditch.No fatalities were reported.