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Lavaca County approves therapy K‑9, lifts burn ban and accepts multiple road bids
Summary
At its April 14 meeting in Hallettsville, the Lavaca County Commissioners' Court approved a therapy K‑9 for the sheriff's mental‑health unit, accepted multiple road‑work and material bids, lifted the county burn ban and authorized a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. Most motions passed unanimously with Commissioner Dennis Kocian absent.
Lavaca County Commissioners' Court on April 14, 2026, in Hallettsville voted to establish a therapy K‑9 for the sheriff’s Mental Health Unit, approve several county road and material bids, lift the county burn ban and authorize a resolution to apply for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant.
Captain Joshua Vaclavik and Mental Health Deputy Brittiney Keil introduced Oliver (“Ollie”), the new therapy K‑9 for the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Unit; the court approved the proposal (Court Order 19970). The motion was moved by Commissioner Kenny W. Siegel and seconded by Commissioner Edward Pustka. No vote against was recorded; Commissioner Dennis W. Kocian was absent.
The court accepted multiple procurement bids affecting road maintenance and construction across precincts. The…
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