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DeWitt County Commissioners receive 2024 Annual Report from Historical Commission

DeWitt County Commissioners received the 2024 Annual Report from the DeWitt County Historical Commission at the April 28 meeting.“I’m required to do this as Chairman of the Historical Commission,” Peggy Ledbetter said. “In my report, we had 50 appointees last year.

EMT week is coming up soon

EMT week is coming up soon and it’s important to recognize the work that EMT’s do.Michael Furrh is the EMS Chief for Lavaca and Colorado Counties and he’s been in the field for about 22 years.“EMT week comes around and sneaks up on us because we stay pretty busy,” Furrh said.

National Correctional Officers week, May 4 - 10

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved two proclamations with one involving the National Correctional Officers Week from May 4 through May 10, while the other designated May 11-17 as Police Week, that includes May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.Reading from...

Hallettsville mayor election Saturday

Hallettsville city voters will go to the polls Saturday to decide who will occupy the mayor’s chair for the next term.In Saturday’s election, incumbent mayor Alice Jo Summers is facing opposition from Gordon G. Clark.Early voting ended Tuesday, April 29 and polls will be open Saturday for the...

Hallettsville man wants to thank person who found his lost wallet

A local Hallettsville resident left his wallet at a car wash. Instead of it getting stolen or lost for good, the wallet ended up at the local sheriff ’s office – thanks to a stranger who found it and turned it in.

New Addition to the Tribune office

The Hallettsville Tribune Herald office has a brand new drop-box.Those wanting to drop off their subscription and advertising payments can do so after hours now by putting the payments in the drop box.

Lights out!

The City of Hallettsville underwent a power outage last Thursday, April 22.The power outage lasted just over two hours and impacted customers including the Hallettsville Tribune Herald Office.The outage was caused by damage to the City’s electrical infrastructure, which was traced back to a third...

Court approves creation of fourth Lavaca County EMS crew

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and approved the creation of a fourth Lavaca County EMS crew.Lavaca County EMS director Michael Furrh spoke to the court regarding the need for adding fourth crew.Furrh spoke about the current staff has three crews and...

Fiddlers Frolics

A talented group of 20 fiddlers from across the country showcased their skills in the Gone to Texas segment of the 54th Annual Fiddler’s Frolics, held this past Saturday on April 26 at the Hallettsville KC Hall.

Brahmas go through District unscathed

Going through District 25-AAA undefeated is quite an accomplishment. Hallettsville (23-2,12-0) swept Industrial last week 9-2 and 7-1.In the 9-2 victory here Tuesday, April 22, starting and winning pitcher Konnor Kopecky tossed four shut-out innings and gave up two hits, walked two and fanned three.