Lavaca County News

A Lavaca County grand jury recently returned 35 indictments. Jesse D. Wright Jr., 26, of Shiner, on two charges of aggravated sexual assault on Nov.

A 63-year-old Moulton man apparently took his own life Wednesday as law enforcement officers attempted to arrest him on a child sexual assault charge.

Texas Rangers were meeting with police Tuesday in Yoakum in Lavaca County to review a rape case there to determine if it could be related to a series of attacks on elderly women in rural areas in Central and South Texas.

Originally published October 23, 2009 at 8:33 p.m., updated October 23, 2009 at 10:50 p.m. Corrections and Clarifications The Advocate wants to correct promptly any error in fact or clarify any misleading information we publish.

The members of the Pilot Club of Tyler will host Lt. Gov. Verlene Mikulenka during the celebration of Founder's Day, to be held at noon Tuesday at Hollytree Country Club, Tyler.

Originally published October 12, 2009 at 5:48 p.m., updated October 12, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. If you go ... What: African American Chamber of Commerce of Victoria's 2009 Chairman's Awards Banquet When: Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 361-645-7103. On Saturday it was Cuero, where she attended Turkeyfest and caught a glimpse of Ruby ...

One man charged with capital murder is pointing the finger at 20-year-old Jordan Cole Hessler as the one who pulled the trigger in the shooting death of a 70-year-old man.

Originally published October 4, 2009 at 8:12 p.m., updated October 4, 2009 at 11:30 p.m. RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF Residents who need disaster relief assistance may contact the Yoakum Police Department at 361-293-5234. FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Northern DeWitt County, Southern Gonzales ...

Three teenagers face capital murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a 70-year-old Yoakum man on Sunday.

Originally published October 1, 2009 at 11:21 p.m., updated October 1, 2009 at 11:47 p.m. SPOETZL BREWERY ECONOMIC IMPACT Spoetzl Brewery pays taxes on 13 real estate properties, on minerals and on personal property.

A Lavaca County grand jury indicted six people Friday on charges that they engaged in an organized crime ring involving stolen construction equipment.

Jane Alexander admits that the more than 100-year-old windmill in her yard has more sentimental value than actual worth.

Originally published August 22, 2009 at 2:33 p.m., updated August 22, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. ABOUT MUSEUM The museum, 413 N. Main St.

Originally published August 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., updated August 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Operation La Familia Arrests Arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance were: Julia Rosales, 64 Francisco Garza, 59 Lupe Rosales, 44 Bryant Rosales, 32 Herman Rosales, 28 Amy Galindo, 26 Ronnie Garza, 26 Anthony Nordstrand, 21 Angelica Garza, ...

Originally published August 15, 2009 at 10:45 p.m., updated August 15, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. Drugs, guns and vehicles were confiscated in Yoakum by deputies of DeWitt and Lavaca counties early Saturday.

Originally published August 7, 2009 at 7:57 a.m., updated August 7, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. Happy Friday to all.

Originally published August 7, 2009 at 7:57 a.m., updated August 7, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. Happy Friday to all.

The six public school districts in Lavaca County celebrated Friday the results of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills accountability ratings.

A Lavaca County grand jury recently returned indictments against 19 people. Dale Ray Babbitt, 48, of Victoria, on a charge of driving while intoxicated on June 21, 2008.

Voluntary water restrictions are in affect in this Lavaca County town due to ongoing drought conditions and resulting high water demands, city administrator Deck Shaver said.