Yoakum Herald Times

09/11/2026

Stay tuned for the BS at the end!

Stay until the end for the BS section to hear about hogs, dogs, and...

09/10/2026

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning parents and students about social media posts and videos associated with the latest “Cat in the Hat” trend that are circulating in the Yoakum area and around Yoakum ISD campuses.

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning parents and students about social media posts and videos associated with the latest “Cat in the Hat” trend that are circulating in the Yoakum area and around Yoakum ISD campuses. The trend began this past summer. Users send a “meme” using a scene...

09/10/2026

Throughout history there are events that occur and remain in minds of those who experienced them.

Two past events have taken place in the Hallettsville area over the years with one reaching a milestone this past week and the other are achieving an anniversary date this week.

The two events include the Flood of ‘81, which inundated the courthouse square in Hallettsville on Aug. 31, 1981 and Hurricane Carla that passed over Lavaca County on Sept. 11, 1961.

Throughout history there are events that occur and remain in minds of those who experienced them. Two past events have taken place in the Hallettsville area over the years with one reaching a milestone this past week and the other are achieving an anniversary date this week. The two events include t...

09/10/2026

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning local businesses and community members about a potential scam that is going on.

The Yoakum Police Department (YPD) is warning local businesses and community members about a potential scam that is going on. YPD claims individuals are calling on their behalf and claiming to collect money for advertisements or fundraising. Police said the solicitations are not authorized by the YP...

09/10/2026

This year is the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. It is a day which most Americans will never forget.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. It is a day which most Americans will never forget. This is the day when commercial airliners, taken over by terrorists, flew purposefully into the World Trade Center in New York City and a section of the Pentagon in W...

09/10/2026

Noah Hermes was sentenced to 15 years of prison on two counts of aggravated sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Noah Hermes was sentenced to 15 years of prison on two counts of aggravated sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 2. This follows a trial stemming from a 2022 offense. Judge Martha Jamison sentenced Hermes Thursday to 15 years in prison on one count and five years on the second count. Hermes chose the jud...

09/10/2026

Two Hallettsville men were arrested after Lavaca County sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Hallettsville men were arrested after Lavaca County sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the occupants as Andrew Welch and Kyle Redding. According to the sheriff’s office, a search of the vehicle r...

09/10/2026

The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.

The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project. This project consists of a new Elementary School wing of Pre-K through 5th grade as well as a new cafeteria in this new wing.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Big thanks to PTC for purchasing our fence logo and to Mrs. Chancellor & Mrs. Ferry for getting it on our fence!!! Looks great!!!