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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.Wagner harvested the massive deer near Moravia, a small...

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. 6 after the Sheriff ’s office responded to a location in the...

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....

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.According to a report from the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, Curry King was taken into custody after the vehicle he was in...

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.

LHD board approves Peoples State Bank to finance project

The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday Nov. 17th and following executive session voted to approve Peoples State Bank to finance the project involving the Wellness/PhysicalTherapy Center.According to Lavaca Medical Center administrator Steve Bowen, the financing through the bank...

Elections office names voter sticker contest winners

The Lavaca County Elections Department held its second, biannual art contest to decide pictures that will be featured on the “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers for the 2026-27 elections.“Our office received numerous, patriotic art submissions from students all over Lavaca County with the first...

Festival of Lights Saturday

The annual Festival Of Lights event is on tap for this Saturday, with all activities taking place around the Lavaca County Courthouse.Organizers of the event have arranged an assortment of activities throughout the day and evening including artisan and food booths as well as an opportunity for the...