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Council bans game rooms in the City

The Hallettsville City Council approved a couple of ordinances at the Monday evening meeting.One of the ordinances approved would prohibit game rooms and amusement redemption machines, known commonly as eight-liners, within city limits.

Council approves new U.S. 77 speed limits, backs Veterans

The Hallettsville City Council approved an ordinance establishing new speed limits on portions of U.S. Highway 77 within the city limits at the May 18th meeting.Under the ordinance, the speed limit on North Texana Street/U.S. 77 from the north city limit south for approximately .

Council issues proclamation, hears public comment

The Hallettsville City Council recognized April as Fair Housing Month at the April 20th meeting, highlighting the importance of equal access to housing and anti-discrimination protections.

Council approves final draft of Comprehensive Plan

The Hallettsville City Council approved the adoption of the city’s Comprehensive Plan presented by Langford Community Management Services at the March 16 meeting.

Council approves Operation Lone Star Grant for HPD

The Hallettsville City Council approved the submission of an application to the Operation Lone Star Grant Program for the Hallettsville Police Department at the Feb. 17 meeting.

Council receives HPD Racial Profiling Report

The Hallettsville City Council received the Racial Profiling Report from the Hallettsville Police Department (HPD) at the Jan. 20 meeting.This report is data collected from last year, 2025.

Golf carts/UTVs to be allowed on city streets

The City of Hallettsville wishes to verify the upgrade of city codes regarding the use of golf carts or utility task vehicle (UTV) on city streets.According to city administrator/secretary Grace Ward, the code will become effective April 1, 2026.

Revving Up Discussion: Council Considers UTV Access Across Town

The Hallettsville City Council continued its ongoing discussion about allowing the operation of utility task vehicles in the city at the Nov. 17 meeting.Citizens must obtain a license plate by the Lavaca County Tax Office and must be a licensed driver to use these vehicles.

Council approves requests for events

The Hallettsville City Council approved several requests for events in the city at the Sept. 15 meeting.The first request is from the Sacred Heart School to host a Cross Country meet in the City Golf Course and Park happening on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Council adopt budget, tax rate

The Hallettsville City Council met in a special-called meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 2 and adopt both the budget for fiscal year 2026 and the 2025 ad valorem tax rate.Council voted unanimously to adopt a methods and operation (M&O) rate of .