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Michael Windberg will present an oil painting demo in Hallettsville on Aug. 3

Michael Windberg will present an oil painting demo in Hallettsville on Aug. 3

Come see art in the making on Aug. 3

News Staff
Friday, July 12, 2024
The public is invited to see a Michael Windberg demo at Hallet Oak GallerySaturday, Aug. 3noon to 3 p.m.Free Admission Schedule:noon to 12:15 p.m. free refreshments and painting supplies on sale12:15 p.m. Michael Windberg demo begins3 p.m. demo painting will be auctioned3:30 p.m.
Scenes from the 2021 Moravia Picnic

Scenes from the 2021 Moravia Picnic

Moravia Ascension Parish picnic set for July 21

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The annual Moravia Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church picnic is set for Sunday, July 21 on the Moravia Parish Picnic grounds.The day will begin with a celebration of Mass at 9:30 a.m.
From the inaugural 2023 event at George's

From the inaugural 2023 event at George's

George Kalisek to host 'Jamboree Kick-Off'

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The day before the Moulton Jamboree, there will be a kick-off hosted by George Kalisek at George’s Hall and Park on Friday, July 26.It will be an evening of music and dancing with refreshments and hamburgers available throughout the event.
Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Yoakum High School receives $25,000 grant for digital sign

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum High School Student Council soon will install a new marquee in front of Yoakum High School thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the City of Yoakum.

YISD receives construction updates

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum ISD received additional updates on the construction of both the baseball and softball field as well as other projects at the July 8 board meeting.Board members had to decide on a couple of factors that Weaver and Jacobs Constructors Inc. plan to implement.
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Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce expands Visitor Center

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce recently made some renovations to their building expanding their Visitor’s Center.“There was a house bill that passed this past year affecting our eligibility for Hot Funds from the city,” Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joann Shimek said.
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Texas to remove annual vehicle inspections

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced upcoming changes to the state’s “Vehicle Safety Inspection Program.”Beginning Jan. 1 of next year, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration.
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Arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:30 P.M., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 200 Blk of N. Texana St. The driver resisted arrest, resulting in an altercation where one of our officers was assaulted.
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