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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.

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. 7 to obtain...

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.Nursing and Rehab CentersHallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center and Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will host a Veterans Day program...

Foster parenting townhall coming up this month

Lavaca County’s Rise Up For Life will be hosting a Foster Parenting Informational Townhall on Saturday, Nov. 22.It will start at 10 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 100 Market Street in Hallettsville.“There is no fostering in Lavaca County,” Coordinator Paul Yamarick said.

19th annual Williams Ranch Hero Hunt, Saturday, Nov. 8

Wounded warriors are service members who respectfully deserve all the recognition they receive.These brave men and women go into battles physically and mentally fit to preserve the freedoms of all U.S. citizens.However, unfortunately, many of these soldiers came back not in the same condition they...

Four people sentenced in Lavaca County

Four people from Lavaca County were sentenced this week for crimes they committed.Alan Clem was sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession.