DeWitt County

DeWitt Commissioners receives mental health authority update

The DeWitt County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from the Gulf Bend mental health authority services at the July 27 meeting.“Gulf Bend Center is one of 39 local mental health authorities in the state of Texas,” Gulf Bend Chief Operations Officer Nicole Way said.

DeWitt Commissioners approve road closures at July 13 meeting

The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a couple of road closures at the July 13 meeting.The first road closure is a temporary closure on Ed Blackwell Rd. This is located just a little south from Yoakum and north of Cuero and will be closed for construction.

Emergency Management Office quarterly report, public outreach

The DeWitt County Emergency Management Coordinator’s quarterly report showed responses to numerous emergencies as well as advancing disaster preparedness, training and public outreach during the AprilJune reporting period.

Officials urge safety, caution with fireworks this holiday

With the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, some people in Lavaca County may be inclined to use fireworks to mark this special occasion.

DeWitt County Historical Commission receives Distinguished Service Award

The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a 2025 Distinguished Service Award Certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting June 22.

Commissioners: no on fireworks ban

DeWitt County Commissioners voted against an aerial fireworks ban for Independence Day at the June 8 meeting.“We do this every year when the 4th of July holiday rolls around,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.

DeWitt Commissioners adopt 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

DeWitt County Commissioners approved a resolution adopting the county’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan at the May 26 meeting.This is a document officials say will help secure future state and federal funding for disaster prevention projects.

DeWitt Commissioners Court preview in detailed report June 3

DeWitt County Commissioners held a meeting May 26. Due to the meeting being past press deadline, here is a brief overview of what the meeting consisted of. A more detailed report will be in next week’s edition of the Yoakum Herald-Times.

Community Emergency Response Team

DeWitt County now has applications open for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.The CERT program is a nationally recognized initiative supported by FEMA that trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills.