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Weak earthquake reported

A very weak earthquake was reported early Monday morning with the epicenter located between Shiner and Yoakum, east of Highway 95.

Commissioners support new district court

At the Tuesday, March 25 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a resolution supporting the creation of a District Court that would include Gonzales, Colorado and Lavaca counties.The resolution said, “The new district court is planned to begin on Jan. 1, 2027 and would have a geographic...

April 13 - 19: National Telecommunicators Week

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, March 25 was busy approving proclamations with one of them designating April 13 through 19 as National Telecommunicators Week.County Judge Keith Mudd read from the proclamation saying, “When an emergency occurs the prompt response of police...

April: Child Abuse Prevention Month

At the Tuesday, March 25 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.Norma’s House executive director Deanne Novosad appeared before the court saying 293,950 Texas children were reported as victims of neglect or abuse...

Lavaca County presented state resolution

On Monday, March 17, a contingency of county officials and residents traveled to Austin and took part in Lavaca County Day at the Capitol.The group enjoyed a day of not only touring the Capitol building, but also meeting with District 18 state senator Lois Kolkhorst and District 30 representative...

County tax office closed April 9

The Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office will be closed on Wednesday, April 9.According to tax assessor-collector, Deborah A. Sevcik, her office will be closed due to her and her office staff attending a regional meeting for important motor vehicle and property tax updates.

Burn ban lifted

Through an executive order issued by County Judge Keith Mudd, the burn ban for Lavaca County was removed Monday, March 31.In the order, Mudd said due to precipitation having fallen over the past 24 hours, he is lifting the burn ban.According to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), as of Monday...

Court to take action on garbage blocking county right-of-ways

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court in a regular meeting Tuesday, March 25 and addressed a long list of agenda items.The meeting was held on Tuesday due to the commissioners’ courtroom being utilized on the normal Monday meeting date.The court discussed a problem the commissioners’ have been...

Veterans Appreciation Day April 12

The 21st annual Veterans Appreciation Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall.Doors will open at 11 a.m. and a program ceremony will be held at noon honoring veteran’s service.A free lunch, prepared by Peters BBQ, will be provided for all veterans,...

Alois James "AJ" Kutach

Alois James “AJ” Kutach, 87, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, March 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.Born in the area of Worthing on Feb. 20, 1938, A.J. was the second of nine children born to Julius and Agnes Kutach.Raised in Shiner, A.J. attended St. Ludmila’s Academy,...