Yoakum News

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 9:09 p.m., updated November 7, 2009 at 9:15 p.m. MEET VICTORIA FIGURES Charles John Beyer was one of the 50 "selectmen" from Victoria County who died during World War I. His story reveals the surprising fate of most of those servicemen.

Investigators from five sheriff's departments and one police department are looking for the same man.

Delaware City Council on Oct. 26 voted to issue up to $7-million in notes to pay for the Peachblow and Winter roads intersection project.

Authorities say a suspected serial rapist could have ties to our area. A The search is on for the suspect afterA 8 elderly women were targeted in their homes in four Texas counties.

Santiago "Jim" Garza, 75, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born Sept.

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.

What Leon County Deputies warned last month about a serial rapist, appears to have come true.

Originally published October 12, 2009 at midnight, updated October 12, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. What a welcomed climate change we are having.

The Westhoff School District is looking for more students to enroll at the Westhoff School.

Yoakum Police need your help in finding a man connected to the murder of 70-year-old Teodoro Cervantes.

The City of Yoakum is still cleaning up after some recent floods. A When it rained it flooded in Yoakum this past weekend cutting off access to homes and resulting in major infrastructure damage.

Originally published October 5, 2009 at 5:45 p.m., updated October 5, 2009 at 5:50 p.m. I feel relatively safe living here in El Campo.

Streets, drainage ditches and a city water plant were damaged during Sunday's rain that saw at least 10 inches fall inside the city of Yoakum.

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 people have been arrested in connection with a deadly home invasion in Yoakum.

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

Originally published September 30, 2009 at midnight, updated September 30, 2009 at 8:25 p.m. For more information about Mamaw's Kitchen, call 361-772-2365. Did you know ... ? The Graber family's growing business means nothing goes to waste.

Originally published September 29, 2009 at 9 a.m., updated September 29, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. Funeral Services for Teodoro Cervantes 3 - 5 p.m. Wednesday Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home Rosary St Joseph's Catholic Church 401 Orth St., Yoakum Mass St Joseph's Catholic Church 401 Orth ... Funeral Services for Teodoro Cervantes 3 - 5 p.m. Wednesday ...