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YEDC discusses website updates

More updates were given on the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation’s website at the March 18 meeting.“It’s coming along nicely,” YEDC Executive Director Genora Young said. “I’m still waiting to hear back from a couple of industries.

DeWitt County Commissioners create proclamation, institute burn ban at March 24 meeting

DeWitt County Commissioners made a Proclamation establishing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the March 24 meeting.Kati Klores is with the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board and she is happy to accept this proclamation.“Our organization serves kids in foster c a re ,” Klores said .

Court holds Tuesday meeting

The regular meeting of the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting for Monday, March 24 was moved to Tuesday due to a district court trial being held in the district courtroom.On days of district trials, the commissioners’ courtroom is used for jurors to accumulate prior to the start of the...

Lions White Cane Day

Members of the Hallettsville Lions Club will be seen at locations in town this Saturday and will be hosting the Lions Club International’s annual White Cane Day.The White Cane Day event, held each Spring, helps raise funds for the Lions Eye Bank as well as benefits Youth Eye Screening, the purchase...

Hallettsville Little League to start season

The excitement is palpable as the Hallettsville Little League officially opens it season Saturday.“It will mark the beginning of another thrilling year for our young athletes,” Grahmann said.

Hallett Oak prepares for annual river clean-up on April 5

Hallet Oak Gallery went before city leaders last week to request a few road cones for the safety of its members, local scouts and other volunteers in the community interested in taking part in the upcoming Lavaca County River Clean-up.The annual event will take place from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, April...

Janak named reserve champion at HLSR junior commercial steer contest

The community of Hallettsville was well represented at this year’s Houston Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest.Fifteen local FFA, Jr. FFA, and 4-H members participated in the contest this year.Ryan Janak earned a spot as a “Top 8 Finalist” out of 171 contestants.The “Top 8” exhibitors...

Local law agencies conduct arrests Seize drugs, firearms

During the predawn hours on Friday morning, March 21, local law enforcement agencies, executed multiple search and arrest warrants at two different locations in Lavaca County.Included in the operation were the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, the Police Department, the Lavaca/Colorado County EMS...

Accused fentanyl dealer pleads guilty in Federal Court

A 20-year-old man who was raised along the border could spend between 10 years to life in a federal prison plus face an additional $10 million in fines after he pleaded guilty to a substantial drug charge that landed him behind bars right here in Lavaca County early one morning late last...

Lions Club hosts Pivo and Kolaches run

The Shiner Lions Club hosted its 4th annual Pivo and Kolaches .5K run this past Saturday. “The event involved the .5K as well as live music,” Lions Club Vice President Sara Giddings said. “Damon Curtis performed before the race and, afterwards, the Lederhosen Junkies played.