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Yoakum
A city in Lavaca County, Texas — population 5,935 as of 2020.
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The Colorado County Citizen
September 24Lady Raiders fall to Hallettsville in district play
The Rice Lady Raiders fell to 0-2 in district play after losing to Hallettsville on Tuesday Sept. 15.The Lady Ra iders lost this match in three straight sets but continued to fight until the very end.
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The Boerne Star
September 16Eagles outshine Shiner St. Paul,
50-0 on FridayGeneva School of Boerne picked up another lopsided win Friday night on the road in Shiner against St. Paul.The Eagles reached the 50-point mark for the first time this year and also reco
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The Boerne Star
September 16Eagles outshine Shiner St. Paul, 50-0 on Friday
Geneva School of Boerne picked up another lopsided win Friday night on the road in Shiner against St. Paul.The Eagles reached the 50-point mark for the first time this year and also recorded the
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The Colorado County Citizen
September 16Colorado, Lavaca counties dissolve EMS partnership, director resigns
COLUMBUS — Colorado and Lacava counties dissolved a four-year long partnership to share an EMS director late last week.EMS Director Michael Furrh submitted his resignation effective Oct. 31 ahead of e
Government & Civic
The Boerne Star
September 12Eagles outshine Shiner St. Paul, 50-0
Geneva School of Boerne picked up another lopsided win Friday night on the road in Shiner against St. Paul.The Eagles reached the 50-point mark for the first time this year and also recorded the team’
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The Sealy News
September 9Brazos improves to 2-0 after week two win
The Brazos Cougars now sit with a 2-0 record to start the 2026 season after they defeated Hallettsville on Friday, Sept. 4, at Brazos High School.The Cougars came away with a hard fought 35-28 win ove
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Yoakum by the numbers
- Area
- 4.58 sq mi (11.86 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 30.3
- Households
- 2,321
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $46,810
- Median house value
- $151,100
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 738, YOAKUM, TX 77995