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Journalism students work on their projects at the Hallettsville High School Open House last Thursday. Students also participate in their weekly podcast.

Journalism students work on their projects at the Hallettsville High School Open House last Thursday. Students also participate in their weekly podcast.

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HISD hosts Journalism Open House

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Last Thursday was National Scholastic Press Freedom Day and the Hallettsville High School hosted an open house.Christi Opiela teaches the journalism class at Hallettsville ISD.
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Minor Injuries After Major Rescue on County Road 132

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Last Thursday, Lavaca County Emergency Management Services responded to a one vehicle accident that occurred on CR 132.The accident involved an MVA trash truck. “The call came in at 8:31 in the morning,” EMS Chief Michael Furrh said.

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City of Moulton continues various parks improvements

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The City of Moulton has been making some strides in improving both of its parks.There are two parks in Moulton, one of them being the original City Park and a new park downtown. The new park downtown has a new name.

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City approves water infrastructure grant

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
The City of Yoakum has approved an application for state grant funding aimed at improving its aging water infrastructure, a move city officials say would help ensure reliable service for residents as the system continues to age.City Manager Michael Mitchell said the application seeks funding...
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 28 as Youth Livestock Show Week (YLSW). Pictured from left to right are Livestock Show Representative Anthony Netardus, Commissioner James Kaiser, Judge Daryl Fowler, Commissioner James Pilchiek, Livestock Show Representative Candace Williams, and commissioners Brian Carson and Ryan Varela.

DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 28 as Youth Livestock Show Week (YLSW). Pictured from left to right are Livestock Show Representative Anthony Netardus, Commissioner James Kaiser, Judge Daryl Fowler, Commissioner James Pilchiek, Livestock Show Representative Candace Williams, and commissioners Brian Carson and Ryan Varela.

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DeWitt Commissioners present proclamation, extend burn ban

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners adopted a resolution proclaiming the week of Feb. 28 as DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week.“We are recognizing the value of the 4-H and FFA members participating in the Cuero Livestock Show,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.The students who participate in this show includes...

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LHD board hears Gulf Bend Center presentation

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in a regular meeting Monday evening and heard a presentation on the Gulf Bend Center of Victoria.Gulf Bend Center executive director Jeff Tunnell spoke to the board informing them of what the center provides for its patients.Tunnell informed the...

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Measles once again on upswing across Texas

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Measles, which is a highly contagious virus thought to be eradicated by the turn of the century, is poised to make yet another comeback.In February 2025, the largest outbreak in decades hit San Antonio, New Braunfels, and San Marcos after a person from Gaines County who had the virus visited those...

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Council approves Operation Lone Star Grant for HPD

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Hallettsville City Council approved the submission of an application to the Operation Lone Star Grant Program for the Hallettsville Police Department at the Feb. 17 meeting.Operation Lone Star Personnel work around-theclock with federal partners to deter and repel illegal crossings, arrest...
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Burn ban remains off

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and after hearing from Lavaca County EMS assistant chief and the county’s Fire Chief Association liaison, Tim Decker agreed to keep the burn ban off.Decker said the KeetchByram Drought Index (KBDI) numbers were at 495 on...
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