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Judge Mudd highlights V. G. Young Conference, Part 2

In last week’s issue of the paper, County Judge Keith Mudd highlighted some of the topics discussed at the 68th annual V. G. Young Conference he attended in February at Texas A&M University.Mudd had spoke about what was discussed during the February 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting and in last...

45th Annual South Texas Polka/Sausage Fest this weekend

The 45th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest is set for this weekend with all activities taking place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Organizers have lined up a talented group of musicians to perform polka music each day.In addition, the weekend will include good food as well...

Lavaca County EMS 2025 Report

The Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services Report was given at a recent Commissioners Court meeting.“I try to do a yearly report every year,” Lavaca County EMS Chief Michael Furrh said. “The report goes over financials, operations and training.

Court to seek legal counsel to update tax abatement guidelines

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10 and approved the law firm of Allison, Bass and Mcgee LLC for counsel in renewing, updating and/or revising the Lavaca County guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements in a reinvestment zone.County Judge...

HISD Board reaffirms resolution regarding prayer in school

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9 and reaffirmed a resolution regarding prayer in school.At its Feb. 9 meeting the board adopted a resolution in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11 permitting students to pray in school.However, according to...

Council approves final draft of Comprehensive Plan

The Hallettsville City Council approved the adoption of the city’s Comprehensive Plan presented by Langford Community Management Services at the March 16 meeting.“We are presenting the plan as well as the proposed future land use map and we are looking for adoption from the city council,” Langford...

Ezzell’s first VFD responds to first call

A newly formed Volunteer Fire Department in the Ezzell area responded to its first call within two days of going into service.The Ezzell Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a grass fire on FM 531 and had its first firefighter on scene within six minutes of notification, according to a...

Bishop Fellhauer: Servant of the people

The faithful of the Diocese of Victoria, including Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Emeritus Bishop David Fellhauer last week.Fellhauer, who served as the Victoria Diocese Bishop for 25 years, dedicated himself to service and led the...