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Cox named Yoakum High School principal

An educator with roots in Yoakum and Shiner will be the new High School Principal at the Yoakum Independent School District.Jill Cox is being promoted from the former Junior High School Principal to High School Principal.“The staff at Yoakum High School are amazing,” Cox said.

Splash pad coming soon

Many residents have been asking for it, but the new splash pad at the City Park will be coming soon. This is included within the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant the city passed more than a year ago.

July rains total 2.62 inches

July’s rain total fell near the average mark following two months which produced over 17 inches, and was much welcomed.For the month rain totaled 2.62 inches, which sent the year’s total to 30.09 inches.

Counterfeit bills in use in the area

The Hallettsville Police Department is advising local businesses and anyone accepting cash payments to use extra caution when accepting $100 bills.This comes after the Hallettsville Police Department received reports of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in the community.Police are encouraging...

Kolkhorst to speak to local club

The Great State Republicans will host Senator Lois Kolkhorst Aug. 31 with a fundraising to-go meal to benefit Republican candidates and scholarships and program.

Tax free holiday runs through Sunday

The Texas Comptroller is encouraging all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) this weekend during the annual tax-free holiday.According to the Texas Comptroller website,...

LC inmate airlifted after injury in Jail

An inmate experienced a medical emergency while housed at the Lavaca County Jail, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office.Lavaca County Jail staff were notified that a male inmate was unconscious inside a housing dormitory on Saturday, July 25.

Back to School

The Hallettsville Independent School District will begin its 2026-27 school term Thursday, Aug. 13 with an expected overall enrollment of 1,100 students.School administrators are expecting the elementary school to have 430 students, while the Junior High anticipates 330 and the high school 351...

Man nabbed attempting to bring drugs in jail

After visiting an inmate at the Lavaca County jail, a suspect, Keith Paul Woods, was arrested by the LCSO on felony charges.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, Woods was taken into custody on felony charges of prohibited substance in a correctional facility and engaging in organized...

Single-vehicle tanker accident on FM532 causes man to be airlifted to hospital

A commercial truck driver was airlifted to an Austin hospital last Thursday after the tanker he was driving overturned on Farm-to-Market Road 532 west of Moulton, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m. July 23 in Lavaca...