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Area schools report first day enrollment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The school term for 2024-25 began during the past two weeks with area schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School and Hallettsville, Ezzell and Vysehrad ISDs, reporting their first day enrollment numbers.At SHCS, classes began on Thursday, Aug.
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Street projects galore

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Anyone who has been driving on the city streets of Hallettsville, especially on Kahn and Donna streets, or on N. Ridge St. in front of Hallettsville High and Hallettsville Elementary schools, have noticed a project that has been taking place in those areas.
Father Bryan Heyer is shown with the first place raffle prize, a 2024 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT. This mule includes a 12 ft. utility trailer, generously donated by Boehm Tractor Sales. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

Father Bryan Heyer is shown with the first place raffle prize, a 2024 Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT. This mule includes a 12 ft. utility trailer, generously donated by Boehm Tractor Sales. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish gears up for Annual Fall Picnic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church is gearing up for its annual Fall Picnic on Sunday, September 1 at the KC Park.The Fall Picnic is celebrating its 103rd year and Father Bryan Heyer encourages everyone to attend and have a good time.
One of the lovely young ladies crowned at the Miss Sparkle Special Needs pageant.

One of the lovely young ladies crowned at the Miss Sparkle Special Needs pageant.

Contestant’s diversity SPARKLED

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
by Nicole Smith, Staff Writer There was a special kind of magic in the air on Sunday afternoon as 17 extraordinary contestants graced the stage for the Miss Sparkle Special Needs pageant, an event infused with warmth, joy, and a radiant sense of community.

Library has successful Summer Reading Program

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Yoakum Carl and Mary Welhausen Library had one of its most successful summer reading programs of all time.There was a total of 333 reading program participants with 104 adults, 27 teenagers, and 202 children ages zero to 12. People spent over 2,993 hours reading for the program.
Pictured is the Yoakum High School Bulldog Baseball complex.

Pictured is the Yoakum High School Bulldog Baseball complex.

Bulldog Baseball complex updates provided at Yoakum ISD meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
New preliminary pricing for the upcoming Bulldog Baseball complex was revealed at the Yoakum ISD meeting on Aug. 12. Buildings construction updates were provided.Prices are still to be determined for the audio system in the press box as well as the bleacher covers.

Court proposes tax rate; Sets public hearing for Aug. 26

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Lavaca County tax assessor-collector, Deborah Sevcik, presented the 2024 appraisal roll and tax rate calculations at Monday’s, Aug. 12, Commissioners’ Court meeting.Sevcik told the court the total appraised value is up nearly 4.6% over last year’s values.
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