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Early voting in primary election starts Tuesday, Feb. 17

Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will be held each day through Friday, Feb. 27.

Council amends Utility Tap Fee Schedule

The Moulton City Council approved an amendment to the City of Moulton Utility Tap Fee Schedule at the Jan. 13 meeting.The new fees for the water tap will be $2,500, while the new sewer fees will be $4,000. “This was a decision made by the council,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.

STEAR Program helps those in need during emergencies

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as STEAR, is a free, voluntary program designed to help local officials prepare for disasters by identifying residents who may need extra help when emergencies strike. Those in DeWitt County can register.

HJLS sale results 2026

The 63rd Annual Hallettsville Jr. Livestock Show was held Jan. 23-25 and netted a total of $423,537 in sales, which was up $3,217 from the previous year.The Grand Champion steer, exhibited by Connor Jansky sold for $14,500.Excluding the sale of grand and reserve champions, which appeared in last...

Groundhog sees shadow, six more weeks of winter

Good news for winter fans. On Monday, Feb. 2 Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. This means that six more weeks of winter are coming up.Groundhog Day is held on the second day of February.

Court discusses the need for grant writer

At the Monday, Jan. 26 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting the court discussed the need for a full-time grant writer.Speaking for the county’s advisory committee, County Attorney James Reeves asked the court to consider the possibility of hiring a full-time grant writer for the...

January shows its frigid side

Frigid conditions in January are to be expected and this year’s first month lived up to all expectations.The mercury dipped to 32 degrees or below on eight days with 19 degrees on the 27th being the lowest.Freezing rain and sleet blanketed the area on the 26th and 27th, with less than a tenth of an...

LCSO makes narcotics arrest

The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, with assistance from several partner agencies, has been working hard in executing several search and arrest warrants related to ongoing narcotics investigations in Lavaca County.According to the Sheriff ’s Office, on Jan. 28, Kenneth Hights of Yoakum was...

Burn ban remains status quo

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in regular meeting Monday, Jan. 26 with a lengthy agenda.After hearing from Lavaca County EMS assistant chief and spokesman for the Lavaca County Fire Chiefs Association Tim Decker, Commissioners Court decided to keep the burn ban off for the county.Decker...

Wimberly named Citizen of the Year

The Annual Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce and Agricultural Membership Appreciation and Awards Banquet took place Wednesday evening, Jan. 28 with Clayton Wimberly named Citizen of the Year.Recognized by CCA past president and board member Barb Koehn, she said Wimberly embodies the spirit and...