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Early voting starts in Republican Party primary run-off
Early voting in the Republican Party primary run-off will begin Monday, May 20 and go through Friday, May 24. Lavaca County Republican Party voters can cast their vote early in-person at the Lavaca County Annex located at 412 N. Texana St. in Hallettsville. Voting hours for each day is from...
B&E Site Services Enhances Dumpster Rental Service in El Campo, Texas with New Roll-Off Sizes
B&E Site Services, a prominent dumpster rental service located in El Campo, Texas, is thrilled to announce an expansion in its offerings of roll-off dumpster rental options. The expansion aims to accommodate the varied needs of its client base by including the introduction of 14-yard and 20-yard roll-off dumpsters. This move is set to broaden the spectrum of projects the company can support, ranging from simple garage cleanouts to extensive cleanout projects. It ensures that both residential and commercial clients have access to optimal solutions for their waste disposal requirements. For more details on the dumpster options available, those interested can visit their website.
Strong storms possible Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — *A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Hays, Lee and Travis counties until 4 p.m. Monday.*. The KVUE Weather Team is monitoring the potential for strong storms to impact Central Texas on Monday. The severe weather risk increased for most...
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 Fayette County murder
LA GRANGE, Texas — A man has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility for a deadly shooting in La Grange nearly three years ago. According to a press release from the Office of the Texas Attorney General, a jury found Charles Lee Tillman Jr. guilty of murder in Fayette County on April 19. The jury then assessed Tillman's sentence for a term of life in prison on April 22. He will be eligible for parole in 30 years.
Softball Game Recap: Weimar Victorious
Weimar extended their postseason success on Thursday against Ganado. They had just enough and edged the Ganado Indians out 4-3. Winning may never get old, but Weimar sure is getting used to it with their 11th in a row. For Ganado's part, Raelynn Pena made the most of her time...
Lindley wins first in 2024 Gone to Texas Fiddler’s Frolic
14 fiddler players from all over the country showed their exceptional talent as they competed in the Gone to Texas portion of the 53nd annual Fiddlers Frolics held at the Hallettsville KC Hall April 27. These players, from as far as Oregon to Ohio faced off in three rounds – with the top three going head to head in a freestyle round performing six styles of fiddler’s music.
YHS Bulldog track wins co-state track and field championship
It was a great day for the Yoakum High School (YHS) track and field program May 2 at the UIL state meet. The Yoakum boys were co-state champions with Hallettsville with each team scoring 36 points. The 400-meter relay team of Trae Cuellar, X’Zavier Barnett, Qyion Williams and Zach Taylor...
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