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Lavaca County youth join forces this Christmas

For the second year in a row, the youth of the Shiner Royal Court, Hallettsville Royal Court, and the Moulton Youth Ambassadors are gearing up for Deputy Santa.These groups will collect gifts for newborns to ten-year-olds and senior citizens.

2024 election sets new local record turnout of voters

At the Monday, Nov. 25 Commissioners’ Court meeting, Lavaca County election administrator Tenia Hudson presented the voting results from the election held in early November.According to Hudson, the county had a phenomenal voter turnout with a total of 10,533 casting a ballot.Arguably, one could say...

Court hears telecommunications update

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 25 and heard from Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh regarding an update on the telecommunications system that is being implemented throughout the county.The system involves improving the ability for all county first...

Festival of Lights had a huge turnout

The annual Hallettsville Festival of Lights turned out to be a massive success. The Christmas spirit was alive and well as many gathered to celebrate 27 years of the event.The event kicked off at noon and entertainment for both kids and adults were provided.

YEDC presents grant check to Yoakum Memorial Association

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation presented the ceremonial “big check” to the Yoakum Memorial Association at the Nov. 18 Board meeting.The actual funds were released to the YMA during the September Board meeting.“The funds, in the amount of $10,000, granted to YMA through the Community...

DeWitt County Commissioners Court to attend groundbreaking for FM 240 project

The DeWitt County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting Monday morning, but due to the deadline of the paper at noon, a detailed report of the meeting will appear in next week’s paper.Although the agenda is short, there are a couple of things to note for the meeting.Firstly, there will be a...

“Christmas on the Grand” sneak peak

Christmas on the Grand Committee and the Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce (YACC) are preparing for the most wonderful event of the season.The festivities will be 4- 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 to include extended shopping hours at local businesses and a selection of fabulous new attractions according to...

Band leader, City Polka Boy passes away

Regular readers of the Tribune-Herald may recall a story we shared a few years back now about Benny Okruhlik, leader of a band perhaps best known as the City Polka Boys, who on Nov. 21, 2021, gathered in Praha with family, friends and fellow bandmates, past and present, to ring in quite the special...

Crime Stoppers supporting Deputy Santa program

The Lavaca County Crime Stoppers, Inc. will be sponsoring the Deputy Santa program this Christmas season that is available for children up to 10 years of age.Sign up to participate in the program begins Monday, Nov. 25 and will be held through Friday, Dec. 6.Parents or guardians who reside in...

Lions Club Arts/Crafts Show Sunday

The Hallettsville Lions Club will hold its 44th annual Arts and Crafts show this Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.This year’s show will follow the same format as last year with a number of activities offered for both adults and children.A large number of vendors will...