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Hallettsville TRIBUNE-HERALD 144th Year (USPS 640/100), ©2020 Hallettsville Publishing Co. $1.00 Wednesday, September 9, 2020 No. 37 Be prepared to vote Call it a VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCT. 5 pet project… JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER [email protected] BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR The Nov. 3 general election is shaping [email protected] up to be a very important election this year that includes not only the election of Spend much time talking to the ladies behind Lucie’s real-life dog and one of their original rescue animals. President of the United States, but also a Project, and it’s hard not to walk away impressed by the Back when Lucie was little more than pup herself, the number of other candidates as well as each dedication each has put it to their rescues through the years. three ladies said they couldn’t help noticing how the half- political party’s platforms on the ballot. Try and ignore the triple degree heat—or in wintertime, starved dog, left to roam the town’s streets on her devices, Because of the importance of this elec- the subfreezing temperatures they’ve all endured—or the couldn’t get left alone by the male strays, also running loose tion, it’s imperative for those planning to incessant demands of their time and resources it takes just in their neighborhoods. vote to be aware of general information to keep the place open each day. Try and ignore, too, if you “It’s a sad state of affairs when you can’t go to the Dollar regarding the opportunity to vote. can, the horrifically awful state in which they The following article is published to find so many of their most in need. hopefully inform voters of voting areas to But they couldn’t imagine doing anything be aware of with sources taken from the else, they all say, and they couldn’t be gladder Texas Secretary of State (SOS), VoteTexas. they took the leap six years ago to make the gov and the Lavaca County elections ad- commitment they have. ministrator’s office. So, what exactly is Lucie’s Project, you’re no Registered to Vote doubt wondering? To confirm your voter registration sta- The brainchild of Donna Mitchell, Linda tus, visit VoteTexas.gov and click on Am I Schneider and Dana Lauer, Lucie’s Project is a Registered. nonprofit dog rescue and rehab facility located After opening the Am I Registered page, in Sheridan that takes in, cares for and finds click on selection criteria where you will homes for strays and abandoned dogs from have three choices to find your registra- across Lavaca and Colorado counties. Working tion status. together with local law enforcement and animal You can enter your voter ID number and control officers, they proudly take in the pets date of birth, or your Texas Driver’s License that others have left behind. and date of birth, or your name, county you To date, they’re helped rescue and find reside, and date of birth to find out if you homes for some 555 dogs, keeping as many as are registered. 60 canines at their facility at any one time. Located just a General without seeing some poor dog getting used by all If not registered to vote in Texas, simply stone’s throw away from Sheridan’s Splashway Water Park, other strays running loose in your town,” Lauer said. complete a voter registration application it’s a become a haven for unwanted dogs of every shape, size So, they decided to something about it. and return to your county election office and temperament. And, using land that Mitchell has since donated to Lucie’s at least 30 days before the upcoming elec- But don’t just take their word for it. Project, the ladies set up their first boarding pens. They tion (Nov. 3). To truly grasp the impact these ladies have made in lives started with just over a dozen or so pups, with the aim of Ways to complete an application are: so many of their furry friends, you’ve got to meet Lucie, the finding good homes for them all. • Complete an application using the SOS namesake behind their beloved Project. Lucie, you see, is a SEE PROJECT, PAGE 14 online voter registration application. Sim- ply fill the required information, print, sign and mail direction to your county’s election office. • You can request a printed voter registra- Hallettsville man gets life sentence for killing Schroeder woman tion application from the Texas SOS and BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR Both Christopher Debord and his in a blue 2009 Jeep Wrangler to pick it will be mailed to the address provided. [email protected] cousin, Devon Keith Debord, 22, of him up. • You can contact or visit your local voter A Hallettsville man will spend at Yoakum, have remained in custody at That vehicle, it turned out, was re- registrar’s office to complete the voter least the next three decades behind the Goliad County Jail since their ar- ported stolen earlier that day from an- registration process. bars, after he pleaded guilty last week rest on Sept. 22, 2019. other home in the Coletto Creek area in Lavaca County’s elections to the murder of a Although initially booked on other Victoria County, just a couple of miles administrator’s office address is: Schroeder woman at charges—Christopher Debord for from where investigators later found Gwen Holt, her home last year. unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, Tucker’s body. A .22-caliber rifle also Elections Administrator, Lavaca County Christopher Allen and Devon Debord on an outstanding allegedly was found in their possession, 412 N. Texana St. / P.O. Box 727 Debord, 25, of Hal- warrant for tampering with evidence which investigators later determined Hallettsville, Texas 77964 lettsville, accepted in another case--investigators later was the precise caliber of weapon used You are eligible to register to vote if: the plea bargain on served capital murder warrants on both to kill Tucker. • You are a United States citizen; Thursday, Aug. 27, Debords after they reportedly made Investigators said that the Debords • You are a resident of the county where admitting his guilt to the murder of statements to police that tied them to used the stolen Jeep to ram their way you submit the application; Margaret Ellen Tucker, 62, who was the killing. past a gate and gain access to Tucker’s • You are at least 17 years and 10 found shot to death at her home in According to investigators, the two property. months old when registering, and will be rural Goliad County last September. were initially detained after deputies According to what the two report- 18 years of age on the election day (Nov. 3); As part of the plea agreement, responded to a suspicious person call edly told police, Christopher Debord • You are not a convicted felon (you may Debord received a life sentence on the in the area, where they allegedly found entered Tucker’s home, intending be eligible to vote if you have completed first-degree felony, which makes him Devon Debord afoot along Colettoville to steal items from her house, while SEE VOTE, PAGE 14 eligible for parole in 30 years. Road and Christopher Debord arriving SEE DEBORD, PAGE 11 hallettsville high school Active COVID count moves to 19 Cheer Beau & Football Sweetheart COUNTY HITS 700 MARK SINCE CASE COUNTING BEGAN JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER who have passed away due to the there are 472 total staffed beds [email protected] virus to eight. with a 163 (35 percent) total beds The latest COVID-19 case Looking at cases based on zip available and 162 total hospital count for the county that was re- codes in the county, Hallettsville surge beds and 31 percent of ported by Lavaca County Emer- currently has nine active cases. ICU beds available. There are 66 gency Management coordinator There have been 253, who have lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients Egon Barthels, shows 19 active recovered and five have passed in hospitals. cases as of 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7. away. Barthels, since March 13, the In the report, since the count- The Moulton zip code shows messaging from the LCEM office ing of cases in March, the county one active case with 71 having remains the same. now has reached the 700 mark in recovered and no deaths. “We need your help to stop total cases reported of which 673 Shiner’s zip code currently has the spread of this virus within have recovered. one active case with 111 having Lavaca County,” Barthels said. One additional death was recovered and no deaths. Barthels reminds all citizens recorded for Lavaca County The Yoakum zip code reports to continue following the guide- bringing the total of individuals eight active cases with 231 recov- lines for reducing the spread that ered, and three who have passed include: away. • Wear a cloth covering over Schulenburg zip code involv- your face and mouth. ing residents living in Lavaca • Practice social distancing County has zero active with four by staying at least six feet away. having recovered. • Wash your hands often with Micah Greenwell was named the 2020 Hallettsville High School Cheer Beau and Shaye In regards to the availability of soap and water for at least 20 Woytek was crowned as the Football Sweetheart at the game versus Industrial Friday. hospital beds in the Golden Cres- seconds per washing. Micah is the son of Steve and Kim Greenwell. Shaye is the daughter of Michael and lavacacountytoday.com cent Region, as of Friday, Sept.