Yoakum News

The Victoria City-County Health Department Environmental Health Division inspects places where food is served in Victoria, DeWitt, Jackson and Calhoun Counties.

Memorial Day is the traditional start to grilling season. This year, enjoy the best barbecue ever by starting with the freshest tasting, locally sourced meat.

More than three blocks of downtown Yoakum have been out of water since about 6:30 a.m. Thursday when an 18-wheeler struck a fire hydrant which damaged the water main under the street.

Editor's Note: Announcements of births in Victoria County are published as a free public service based on information from local hospitals.

Sheriff Jode Zavesky and the Dewitt County Sheriff's Office are proud to announce that Deputy Patrick Charlton has been named DeWitt County Project Lifesaver coordinator.