Yoakum city council

Yoakum ISD and Yoakum City Council cancel May election

The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Yoakum Independent School District (Yoakum ISD) Board of Trustees and the Yoakum City Council closed Friday, Feb. 13. Each entity reported no races will be contested.

City approves water infrastructure grant

The City of Yoakum has approved an application for state grant funding aimed at improving its aging water infrastructure, a move city officials say would help ensure reliable service for residents as the system continues to age.

City Council receives YPD Racial Profiling Report

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) submitted their Racial Profiling Report to City Council last week on Feb. 10.

Comprehensive Plan submitted at city meeting

The Yoakum Comprehensive Plan was presented at the Yoakum City Council meeting on Oct. 14.

YEDC reviews budget

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) held their Annual Meeting on Sept. 16th. Included in the discussion was the review and approval of the 2025- 2026 budget, with funding priorities supporting community and economic development.

City extends moratorium on manufactured homes

The City Council voted to extend a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes within city limits for another 90 days at the Sept. 9 meeting. This gives City staff more time to evaluate zoning regulations and minimum housing standards.

City Council discusses motorized scooters on city streets

The Yoakum City Council discussed unlicensed motorized scooters and vehicles on city-maintained streets and sidewalks at the Aug. 12 meeting.Council member Michael Brandt expressed his concern about this matter.“I’ve had my eye on this for about six months or maybe more,” Brandt said.

Moratorium remains in place for manufactured homes

The city has issued a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes while Yoakum city officials revisit zoning regulations and consider long-term guidelines for their future use.“We had a couple of locations that people made complaints about,” City Mayor Carl O’ Neill said.

YEDC provides website update

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Genora Young provided an update on the progress of the organization’s new website at the July 15 meeting.The new website is under construction.

Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell celebrates one-year anniversary

One year into his tenure as city manager, Michael Mitchell is beginning to leave his mark on Yoakum’s government and community.“The number one thing that has stood out to me in this position is the community,” Mitchell said. “This is an unbelievably tight community with fantastic people.