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🌱 How the renewed fire disaster order affects Yoakum County residents

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In today's newsletter:

  • How the renewed fire disaster order affects Yoakum County residents
  • Yoakum community mourns the passing of Robert Lee Wimbish

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Warm with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Fire Weather Conditions Disaster Proclamation In December 2025 (einpresswire.com) — Yoakum County is now under a renewed state disaster declaration as Governor Greg Abbott extends emergency powers for dozens of Texas counties facing dangerous fire weather conditions. The order frees up state and local resources and temporarily suspends some regulations to speed response efforts. Residents should stay alert for local fire restrictions and emergency guidance.
   

• Robert Lee Wimbish - June 2, 1964 to November 24, 2025 (61) - The Voice of Cuero,Texas (cueroonlinenews.com) — Family and friends in Yoakum are mourning the passing of Robert Lee Wimbish, 61, who was born in Yoakum and has deep local family ties. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 12, 2025, at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, followed by interment at Lockhart Cemetery in Cuero.
   

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