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From Shiner Bock to Lake Texana. 🍻🚤 Lavaca & Jackson Counties are the weekend vibes of Texas.

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Forward believes that the brewer in Shiner and the ranger at Lake Texana both serve our state. In #LavacaCounty, the heritage is the economy. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who prioritize small business support and cultural preservation over partisan bickering. #RankedChoiceVoting would help the diverse towns work together. In #JacksonCounty, the environment is key. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize lake management and coastal infrastructure. It ensures that the "Texana" spirit remains strong.
February 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Lavaca County is set to bolster its law enforcement with two new ICE-funded deputy positions, aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement while ensuring financial support through federal reimbursements.

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Lavaca County approves two ICE 287(g)-funded deputy positions; officials cite reimbursements and regional participation
The court approved creating two full-time ICE 287(g) task-force deputy positions that officials said would be 100% reimbursed by ICE and aimed at immigration interdiction; funding and reimbursement timing were discussed, including pending federal reimbursements for equipment.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Lavaca County has officially enacted a burn ban due to rising drought conditions, but there are important guidelines for safe burning!

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Lavaca County enacts burn ban as drought index rises
After the fire chiefs recommended a ban based on KBDI readings, the court voted to implement a county burn ban and provided guidance for allowable contained burns and prescribed-burn coordination.
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August 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Lavaca County has successfully completed the school portion of the Lavaca Strong School Safety Initiative thanks to generous donations, but the law-enforcement segment still needs your support!

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County accepts donations to complete school-safety equipment purchases; law-enforcement portion seeks additional funds
Commissioners accepted monetary donations totaling the school portion of the Lavaca Strong School Safety Initiative ($86,100) and heard that the law-enforcement equipment portion (about $193,000–$194,000) still needs additional funding; donors present included representatives from the Kluck Foundation and Billy Gerke.
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July 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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May 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Lavaca County is stepping up its game with a new grants administrator and vital school-safety initiatives, all aimed at enhancing community protection and support!

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Lavaca County approves grants administrator, accepts school‑safety gifts and moves forward on public‑safety tech and building plans
The Lavaca County Commissioners Court on June 8 approved creating a full‑time grants administrator, recognized $35,000 in private donations for a school‑safety initiative, acknowledged the governor's screworm proclamation, and authorized law‑enforcement software purchases and building planning. Several measures were funded from reserves or will be returned for budget consideration.
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June 9, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Lavaca County is taking a significant step towards enhancing public safety by tentatively approving the installation of cutting-edge license-plate readers, pending a crucial grant!

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County approves conditional Flock Safety deployment if MVCPA grant awarded
The court approved a tentative contract with Flock Safety to deploy stationary and trailer-mounted license-plate readers, contingent on a MVCPA grant award; the county’s share would be 20% (about $10,500) if funded.
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May 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Lavaca County's Commissioners have hit the brakes on a crucial $308,481 public-safety software upgrade, seeking clearer financing plans amid concerns over the current system's reliability.

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Lavaca County tables $308,481 eForce public-safety software purchase pending financing details
After a lengthy presentation on replacing aging dispatch and records software, commissioners tabled the proposed eForce contract to seek clearer financing options and exact upfront and annual costs.
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May 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Lavaca County just declared May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week, honoring the heroic efforts of local EMS crews and securing $350,000 in state support!

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Commissioners proclaim Emergency Medical Services Week; state representative presents flag and praises local crews
Lavaca County adopted a proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week (May 17–23). EMS crews were honored, and State Representative AJ Ladderback presented a flag and praised local emergency responders and recent state support.
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May 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Lavaca County has lifted its burn ban following heavy rains in the north, but caution remains essential in the dry southern areas!

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Lavaca County lifts burn ban after heavy northern rains; south of county remains dry
After weekend storms produced 4+ inches in parts of northern Lavaca County, commissioners voted to lift the county's burn ban effective immediately while warning residents about dry pockets in the southern districts and urging continued caution.
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April 15, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Lavaca County's sheriff is gearing up to tap into critical state funding for enhanced public safety—will they secure the resources needed?

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Lavaca County sheriff authorized to seek SB 8 and Operation Lone Star funds
The commissioners approved resolutions allowing the sheriff's office to apply for SB 8 (sheriff grant tied to immigration enforcement/287(g)-style activity) and Operation Lone Star FY2027; presenters said SB 8 requires no cash match and that OLS awards vary by application, with last year's local award around $230,000.
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February 25, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Lavaca County's Commissioners Court just made significant moves, approving over $7,000 in restitution and multiple grant applications to enhance local safety and oversight!

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Lavaca County commissioners approve grant applications, reimbursements and subdivision exemptions
At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Lavaca County Commissioners Court approved multiple resolutions to apply for sheriff's grants, approved reimbursement of $7,175.55 for stolen culverts, acknowledged a long-term staff retirement, and approved several subdivision-exemption certificates. The court left burn-ban status unchanged while monitoring drought indicators.
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February 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Lavaca County is on high alert as a dangerous parasitic screwworm threatens livestock, prompting swift action from local commissioners to safeguard the region's cattle industry.

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Lavaca County acknowledges governor's disaster proclamation as agencies prepare sterile-fly response
Lavaca County commissioners acknowledged a gubernatorial proclamation about the northward spread of a new-world screwworm and heard county agricultural contact Shannon DeForest describe surveillance and planned sterile-fly releases; the court urged public questions be routed to county and state wildlife authorities.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Lavaca County officials are taking a stand against heavy oilfield traffic, pushing for enforceable routing agreements to protect roads from costly damage.

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Commissioners press for enforceable routing agreements as EOG activity increases traffic on county roads
Lavaca County commissioners and Sheriff Greenwell discussed heavy truck traffic from incoming EOG drilling activity, the insufficiency of existing bond levels to cover road damage, and plans to draft more prescriptive routing agreements with maps and signatures that the sheriff's office can enforce.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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Lavaca County just received a generous boost with $160,000 in donations from the Dixon Allen Foundation, supporting vital services like EMS and historical preservation!

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Dixon Allen Foundation gives to Lavaca County; commissioners accept two gifts, one pending
Lavaca County commissioners voted Jan. 12 to accept a $10,000 gift for records retention and a $150,000 donation to the county EMS from the Dixon Allen Foundation; a separate $12,000 donation to the county historical commission was introduced but not completed on the record.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Lavaca County commissioners made significant moves this week, approving a $137,200 donation for mental health initiatives and new hires to boost public safety.

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Votes at a glance: Lavaca County commissioners approve donation, hires, contracts and inmate housing; burn ban left off
At its Dec. 22 meeting the Lavaca County Commissioners Court approved a $137,200 donation and personnel additions for a law-enforcement mental-health initiative, an intergovernmental agreement to house inmates in Goliad County, several vendor contracts, vehicle purchases, and left the county burn ban off after hearing fire-weather reports.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Lavaca County is taking a bold step towards better mental health support in law enforcement with a $137,200 donation that will fund new specialist positions.

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Dixon Allen Foundation gives $137,200 to fund Lavaca County law-enforcement mental-health team; court approves two positions
Lavaca County commissioners accepted a $137,200 donation from the Dixon Allen Foundation Dec. 22 to support the county’s Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Initiative and approved hiring one full-time mental-health deputy and one full-time mental-health caseworker to be funded primarily by the donation.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Lavaca County commissioners are taking action after an oversized crane was caught on a low-load-limit bridge, risking serious damage to local infrastructure.

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Commissioners seek tighter road-routing rules as drilling traffic strains county bridges
After a photo showed an overweight crane using a low–load-limit bridge near a drilling site, the Lavaca County Commissioners Court asked staff, the county attorney and the sheriff to convene a special workshop to tighten routing language, bonding and penalties for oil-and-gas-related road permits.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Lavaca County is taking a bold step in mental health care by approving a $5,000 agreement to support after-hours crisis responses, showing their commitment to local solutions and successful jail diversions.

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Lavaca County approves interlocal agreement with Gulf Bend Center to support crisis-response team
The commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Gulf Bend Center to reimburse after-hours transportation and overtime for the countys new mental health crisis-response program; deputies say the program has already enabled jail diversion in at least one recent case.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Lavaca County is stepping up its game by securing funding to provide essential meals for senior citizens, all while upgrading crucial infrastructure for a better community experience.

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Lavaca County Commissioners Approve Texans Feeding Texans Grant For 2026
Commissioners authorize application for Texans Feeding Texans meals grant, affirming county's cash match.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Lavaca County is revolutionizing emergency medical services by ensuring ambulances are equipped with universal blood products, paving the way for faster, life-saving responses.

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County Approves Blood Product Agreement for Ambulances and Subdivision Exemptions
Commissioners approve blood product agreement and subdivision exemption for Lester Spees.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Tensions rose at the Lavaca County Commissioners Court as residents voiced strong opposition to proposed tax hikes, emphasizing the struggle for fiscal responsibility amidst community needs.

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Lavaca County Commissioners Court Discusses 2025 Budget and Tax Rate Changes
Commissioners conduct public hearings on Lavaca County's 2025 budget and tax rate proposals.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Lavaca County is taking a giant leap in emergency care by introducing whole blood products in ambulances, a game-changer for trauma response!

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Lavaca County EMS approves whole blood program with BioBridge Global agreement
Lavaca County EMS finalizes agreement for implementing whole blood products in ambulances.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Lavaca County's Commissioners have approved a significant budget increase and property tax adjustments, sparking discussions on public safety and fiscal responsibility.

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Lavaca County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget and Property Tax Adjustments
Commissioners approve property tax increase and various budget items for fiscal year 2025.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Sheriff Greenwell is transforming Lavaca County's law enforcement with a surge in staffing and a bold commitment to tackling crime head-on.

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Sheriff Greenwell's Revamped Lavaca County Sheriff's Office Tackles Crime and Overcrowding
Lavaca County Sheriff's Office increases staffing and modernizes operations under Sheriff Greenwell.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM