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HISD board approves depository bid

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Wednesday morning and heard a report from board member Brian Henneke regarding the depository contract.Henneke, who was a representative with other board members on the depository contract committee, said the committee...

Pesticide applicator course offered Sept. 25

The Lavaca County Agri-Life extension office has announced that a pesticide applicators recertification course is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25.Sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Lavaca County, the course will take place at the Hallettsville KC Hall with registration starting...

EMS helps search and rescue dogs

Lavaca County Emergency Management Services crews recently helped search and rescue dogs recover from heat and exhaustion while on deployment in Kerrville.

From typesetter to Town Chatter: Jasek begins 70 years in journalism

This week, Lavaca County celebrated a remarkable milestone as Henry Joe Jasek began his 70th year in journalism.Jasek’s career started on August 30, 1956, when he was a recent high school graduate looking for work close to home.

LCSO busy conducting arrests last week

During the past week, the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office has been very busy conducting arrests.Last Friday, Aug. 22, the Texas Officer of Attorney General’s (OAG) Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested Travis Bingham, a Lavaca County registered sex offender, in Houston.Bingham was arrested on...

Labor Day: a celebration for working people

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, is a U.S. federal holiday dedicated to celebrating the contributions and achievements of American workers.As folks celebrate the holiday while being off of work, it’s important to recognize the efforts that shaped fair working conditions across...

YEDC provides phase three funding

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation approved Phase III of a funding request from Brandon and Courtney Welch, owners of Freebird Salon, at the Aug. 19 meeting.

DeWitt County Commissioners institute burn ban

The DeWitt County Commissioners approved a burn ban at the Aug. 25 meeting.The Keetch-Byram Drought Index determines whether or not a burn ban should be instituted. “The Keetch Byram Index shows the average is at 546,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.

Sacred Heart Fall picnic Sunday

The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday with all activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional picnic dinner consisting of country fried chicken, stew, homemade corn bread dressing with all the trimmings will be served for those planning to...

Jail escapee sentenced to 6-years in prison

This past week, the 2nd 25th Judicial District Court had two jury trials set for Lavaca County with one going to trial, while the other resulted in a plea bargain.According to Lavaca County Attorney’s office Facebook book post, the court picked two juries on Monday, Aug. 18 for conducting the two...