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LHD board holds regular meeting

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The Lavaca Hospital Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday evening with a brief agenda.The board approved medical staff applications submitted by LMC assistant chief of staff Dr. Morgan Heck.Approved for advancement from provisional courtesy staff was gastroenterologist Christina...

Area schools to start 25-26 term

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The summer is almost over for area students as the 2025-26 school term is around the corner.Some of the schools will be starting classes next week, while the others will begin the following week.Area school starting dates include:Tuesday, Aug. 5• Ezzell ISDWednesday, Aug. 6• Vysehrad ISD• Yoakum...

Lavaca County Pct. 1 road and maintenance employee Donald Muehr was presented a retirement plaque at the Monday morning Commissioners’ Court meeting. Muehr is retiring after 20 years of service to the county. Presenting the plaque is Pct. 1 commissioner Edward Pustka (left). Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Court holds regular meeting

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning discussing the budget and tax rate process, county road bond and routing agreement as well as addressing various county matters.The court heard from Wayne Faircloth, who spoke about the problems he’s been having with an oil field...

Court discusses tax rate process

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The Lavaca County Commissioners met in a regular meeting Monday morning and discussed the budget process and the related budget issuesThe matter was discussed because there is indication that the tax rate may go up this year.County Judge Keith Mudd said he plans to have the proposed budget and tax...

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Friday morning accident claims two lives

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

A tragic two-vehicle accident that took place 5.8 miles east of Hallettsville on Highway 90-A, on Friday morning, July 25, claimed the lives of both drivers.According a report from Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Ruben San Miguel, the accident took place around 6:15 a.m. when a...

The Shiner Royal Court made the short journey north to Moulton on Saturday, July 26, to join in the festivities of the annual Moulton Jamboree. Representing the Shiner community with pride, the Royal Court returned home with top honors earning 1st Place Chamber of Commerce in the parade competition. The next stop for the Shiner Royal Court will be in Schulenburg on Saturday, August 2, as they continue their tour of community celebrations across the region.

Shiner Royal Court float takes 1st place at Moulton Jamboree

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Shiner Stingray Swim Team members advancing to state include, front row, left to right, Charlie Park, Owen Gutierrez, Jack Park and Maston Davis; back row, left to right, Pierce Wallace, Austin Blaschke and Kori Kacir.

Shiner Stingray Swim team members advance to State

News Staff

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Seven members of the Shiner Stingrays Swim Team advanced to State at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Regionals meet held July 19 in New Braunfels. There were 16 regions competing in TAAF.

Annual Schulenburg Festival set for next weekend

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas” is set for next weekend that promises fun for everyone.Thursday, July 31The festival begins Thursday evening with no admission charge for the night.

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Currier named MISD’s new superintendent

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Moulton Independent School District has a new Superintendent. Clay Currier started his term as superintendent earlier this month.Currier grew up in Seguin.

YEDC provides website update

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Genora Young provided an update on the progress of the organization’s new website at the July 15 meeting.The new website is under construction.

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