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This Saturday the Yoakum High School (YHS) Color Guard performed at Tuloso-Midway High School for Solo and Ensemble Contests.The judge was impressed by each performer. The Color Guard received a Division 1 Superior Rating included Soloist Kinley Phelps, duet with Hailey Dunn and Mikaila Johnson,…
Yoakum High School (YHS) student athletes participated in the State Track Meet May 14 in Austin.In the Girls 200 Meter Dash, YHS 12th grader Jayla Hessler placed fourth with a time of 25.03.In the Boys 200 Meter Dash, YHS 11th grader Kennan Dilworth placed eighth with a time of 21.97.In the Boys…
The 62nd Appelt Family Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, June 7.Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and lunch consisting of stew, sausage, potatoes, and trimmings will be provided, along with cold drinks will be served at 12 noon.Family members, who plan to attend are asked to bring a small dessert…
A new Texas law has passed stating that by 2029, every school district must have seat belts on their buses.This is a part of Senate Bill 546 which requires all Texas school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts by Sept. 1, 2029. Districts must report their current bus inventory and…
The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.
The Yoakum Independent School District swore in board members and gave enrollment updates at the May 12 meeting. Those being sworn included Gary Colman and Amanda Fling.“These board members are all incumbents,” YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said. “They are experienced board members, and I look…
The Yoakum City Council administered the Oath of Office to council members Michael Brandt and Mitchell Franz. Both members are renewing their terms. Pictured at far right is City Clerk Theresa Bowe.
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…
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. The goal is to enhance community preparedness and provide organized,…
Memorial Day is Monday and area service organizations will be hosting meaningful ceremonies in their respective cities in Lavaca County.The ceremonies will recognize armed service personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice fighting for America and its freedom in all wars ranging from World War I to…
PICTURED IS PETER MURPHY TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR PLACE #4
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 .36 of a mile will…
Four defendants were instructed to complete treatment to address substance abuse.Presiding over the docket, Judge William D. Old III ordered each defendant to receive probation for drug possession.In another case, Travis Houston was given six years in prison for drug possession. According to the…
