Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving  one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

The Lavaca County EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon.A black 2011 Hyundai driven by Cinthia Rodriguez Chow was traveling on South SH95 and she passed another vehicle driving southbound. A white 2017 Honda SUV driven by Peggy Malinovsky was…
The Moulton City Council voted no on the Moulton Police Department’s request to use Flock cameras in the city.Flock cameras are License Plate Reader cameras that capture vehicle details and movements to create a search able database for law enforcement. They capture the make, model, color and…
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.…
The Queen of Peace Catholic Church will host its picnic Sunday with all activities located at the Sweet Home Community Center on FM 531 in Sweet Home.A delicious meal consisting of picnic stew, sausage and trimmings will be served for in door dining from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, plate-to-go meals…
The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met in its regular meeting Monday and approved the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) contract and term sheet.Hearing from Kevin Reed, Attorney at Law of Reed Claymon Firm, Michael Roney, director of Federal Specialty, NMTC and Danielle Zimmerman,…
Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve  as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice  of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15  commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the  swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by  Jimmy Appelt

Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15 commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met on Tuesday, Sept. 15 with Chris Ulcak being sworn in as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.At the Aug. 26 meeting, the court appointed Ulcak as JP 2, who was selected by a committee made up of the Republican Party Precinct 2 chairpersons.Ulcak replaces…
The 31st annual Kolache Fest is on tap for this weekend with activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The Kolache Fest began in 1995 when the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture started looking at a way to rival surrounding community celebrations by hosting…
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14 and heard a report on district and campus accountability ratings recently released by the Texas Education Agency.Trina Patek, the district’s executive director of student affairs, presented the report and explained…
Photos by Michelle Price and Ani Zak

Photos by Michelle Price and Ani Zak

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A Lavaca County man who pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter was sentenced to 20 years in prison following a contested sentencing hearing in Gonzales District Court.This sentencing was in connection with a crash which occurred in December 2025 that killed a 75-year-old Waelder man.Gilberto…
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Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve  as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice  of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15  commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the  swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by  Jimmy Appelt

Chris Ulcak takes the oath to serve as the Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice of Peace at the Tuesday, Sept. 15 commissioners’ court meeting. Coun ty Judge Keith Mudd conducted the swearing-in ceremonies. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Ulcak sworn-in as Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met on Tuesday, Sept.
Photos by Michelle Price and Ani Zak

Photos by Michelle Price and Ani Zak

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Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving  one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

Lavaca County EMS responded to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon leaving one person to the hospital for minor injuries. Photos by Wayne Denson.

Two vehicle accident leaves one injured

The Lavaca County EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 95 on FM 958 last Thursday afternoon.A black 2011 Hyundai driven by Cinthia Rodriguez Chow was traveling on South SH95 and she passed another vehicle driving southbound.
Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea

Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea

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