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The Carl and Mary Welhausen Library 2025 Summer Program held a Twisty Art Storytelling June 11 at the Grand Theatre in Yoakum. Participants enjoyed the ballon art along with storytelling.

The Carl and Mary Welhausen Library 2025 Summer Program held a Twisty Art Storytelling June 11 at the Grand Theatre in Yoakum. Participants enjoyed the ballon art along with storytelling.

Yoakum City Council provides updates, institutes ordinance

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Yoakum City Council gave an update on the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library Kick-Off event that happened recently at the June 10 meeting.“The Library Summer Reading Program got kicked off with the Bike Rodeo,” City Manager Michael Mitchell said. “They had an awesome turnout for that.

Medical Camp at HHS

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Texas A&M College of Medicine will host a rural medical day camp at Hallettsville High School on Wednesday, June 25.
Hallettsville resident Jimmy Appelt was presented the 2025 Lavaca County Friend of Conservation award by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The award presentation took place at the LSWCD board meeting held Wednesday morning, June 11. From left are LSWCD board members Mike Hanslik, James Steffek, Dennis Haas, Appelt, Dorothy Henke and Wayne Rother. Photo by Jessica Jansky

Hallettsville resident Jimmy Appelt was presented the 2025 Lavaca County Friend of Conservation award by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The award presentation took place at the LSWCD board meeting held Wednesday morning, June 11. From left are LSWCD board members Mike Hanslik, James Steffek, Dennis Haas, Appelt, Dorothy Henke and Wayne Rother. Photo by Jessica Jansky

Appelt recognized as Lavaca County Friend of Conservation

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Jimmy Appelt of Hallettsville was awarded the 2025 Lavaca County Friend of Conservation award by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding examples of assistance that an individual has provided to their local SWCD.The key...
Pictured is the American Legion Post 230’s new cannon. It is an M-5 Anti-tank gun from the early 1940s. It is a static display in front of the American Legion building.

Pictured is the American Legion Post 230’s new cannon. It is an M-5 Anti-tank gun from the early 1940s. It is a static display in front of the American Legion building.

New cannon displayed outside Hallettsville American Legion

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Hallettsville American Legion Post 230 has received a new cannon which is now displayed in front of their building. This has been over ten years in the making to get this cannon.

HVFD respond to structure fire

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A structure fire believed to be electrical in origin caused significant damage to a building being used for storage just outside Hallettsville over the weekend.The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to the fire at 2743 US Hwy 90A East, which was reported near a utility pole on...

Summer programs at Friench Simpson Memorial Library

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Friench Simpson Memorial Library is encouraging all students to participate in its ongoing summer reading program.“Our summer programs that we have to offer are basically something that we put together for the children Tuesdays through Fridays,” Library Youth Services Coordinator Shay Davenport...

Area receives abundant rainfall

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The skies finally opened up this past week with the area receiving some much needed rain and gave Hallettsville and Lavaca County residents a welcome sight.According to local National Weather Service observer Larry Rothbauer, Hallettsville received officially 5.52 inches during the week, which...
Pictured are, left to right, Shiner VFW auxiliary member JoAnn Muehlstein, John Moore and Meagan Moore.

Pictured are, left to right, Shiner VFW auxiliary member JoAnn Muehlstein, John Moore and Meagan Moore.

Moore wins big in VFW Patriotic Art Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
John Moore, 18, of Shiner, recently won at the National Level of the 2024-2025 VFW 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest. He has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship for his first place submission.
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Moulton Police Department Updates

News Staff
Monday, June 16, 2025
More updates were given on the new Police Department for the City of Moulton.The drawings for the building have officially come in and Police Chief Daniel Beyer is accepting donations for the building.“I already have my taxpayer I.D. number from the comptroller’s office of public accounts,” Beyer...
Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Students recognized at YISD board meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Several students were recognized in both academics and athletics at the Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) meeting June 9. The first student recognized was Emma Fling.
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