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Graduate students visit Yoakum, learn about YEDC and downtown

Graduate students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University visited Yoakum Sept. 11 as part of a Capstone project focused on researching downtown revitalization strategies.The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed the visit during its Sept. 15...

Yoakum to improve streets, sewer systems

The City of Yoakum has been making some strides on both their street and sewer improvement projects. “There are several streets we are repaving,” former Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell said. “The street project is one we do every summer. It is the number one priority of council.

City Manager Mitchell resigns, Matusek takes over

Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell tendered his resignation on Monday, Aug. 24.Yoakum Mayor Carl O’ Neill said this resignation was unexpected and he first learned that he aimed to submit his resignation that day.“His resignation was voluntarily and he wasn’t asked or encouraged to leave,” O’...

Splash pad coming soon

Many residents have been asking for it, but the new splash pad at the City Park will be coming soon. This is included within the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant the city passed more than a year ago.

City’s Comprehensive Plan

A newly adopted Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Yoakum City Council is now available for the public to view. This plan involves goals toward improvements to the downtown area as well as other initiatives.

YEDC approves funding for improvement project

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors has approved funding assistance to a “significant private investment in downtown Yoakum” at a special called meeting late last month.This project application was submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Russell Goebel for...

YEDC, Joint City Council approve grant applications

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its meeting June 16.

City discusses Carroll Drive drainage issues

City officials are exploring potential solutions to address a worsening drainage problem in the 1000 block of Carrol Drive.During the June 9 city council meeting, staff presented information on the drainage concerns after consulting with property owners, Street Superintendent Shane Flessner,...

Yoakum City Council approves code ordinances, swears in members for upcoming terms

Yoakum City Council held a public hearing and approved a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2241 adopting updated international construction and safety codes for commercial and residential buildings at the May 12 meeting.The ordinance updates the city’s building regulations from the 2018...

Yoakum City Council awards contract for Street Improvement Project, Memorial Day Service set

The Yoakum City Council awarded contracts for both the 2026 Street Improvement Project and the Sidewalk Project at the April 14th meeting.“The Street Improvement Project is an annual project that our street crew tries to get into the budget,” City Clerk Theresa Bowe said.