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Love, Vows, and a Category 5: Jamaica Wedding Party Stranded but Safe

When a bride and groom, and the family plan a wedding, they all are hoping everything will come off as planned and the day will be memorable.

New research center to open at Lavaca Historical Museum

The Lavaca Historical Museum has announced the creation of a new research center made possible through a generous donation from Judi Hewitt.The facility, named the Robert E. and Doris Zumwalt Research Center, honors two of the museum’s most dedicated contributors.

Revving Up Discussion: Council Considers UTV Access Across Town

The Hallettsville City Council continued its ongoing discussion about allowing the operation of utility task vehicles in the city at the Nov. 17 meeting.Citizens must obtain a license plate by the Lavaca County Tax Office and must be a licensed driver to use these vehicles.

Hernandez says ‘see you later’ to her time in the MPD

Moulton Police Officer Irene Hernandez sent in her resignation to the Moulton Police Department. (MPD).She has served over a year with the MPD said this is a bittersweet moment. “I started back in August of last year,” Hernandez said. “I did do patrol and task forces.

MISD to host Veterans Day event

The Moulton Independent School District will be hosting a Veterans Day event next week.On next Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., there will be a program for Veterans at Moulton ISD in the school gymnasium. There will be a luncheon afterwards for veterans and their immediate family.

Council discusses gaming ordinance

The Moulton City Council discussed an ordinance regarding games in local gas stations at the Oct. 14 council meeting.“This is for gaming machines in the city, they have some concerns about it,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said. “We had an old ordinance from 2013, and it needs updating.

Yoakum Vietnam veteran revisits the time he served

A Yoakum Vietnam Veteran recently took a blast from the past and visited places that he had served in Vietnam.Larry Kupka went on a trip to Vietnam with his son, Jason and Jason's wife Sarah. " I did multiple tours to Vietnam from February 1968 to April 1970," Kupka said.

Veterans Day ceremony

Yoakum Junior High School (YJHS) is inviting all veterans, families, and community members to join them in honoring our nation’s heroes at their Veteran’s Day Program at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Yoakum Junior High School Gymnasium.Guests are asked to call YJHS at 361-293-3111 by Nov.

Don’t miss Justin Trevino at Wied Hall

Country music star Justin Trevino will be playing at Wied Hall on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.Trevino grew up in Lockhart, and he describes his music style as “Texas dance hall music.”. “When I say that, I’m talking about musicians like Bob Wills or Ray Price,” Trevino said.

Veterans Day programs planned

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11 and area schools as well as the two nursing and rehab centers in Hallettsville will be hosting events to honor the veterans.