City of Yoakum

08/21/2026

Additional office hours have been implemented for City Hall. The Utility Office lobby area is open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. Limited services are available on Friday afternoons from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Although, drive thru window access is unavailable on Friday afternoons, customers continue to have access to the drop box feature, and staff will be in office to meet our customer needs. Utility bill payments can be made online by going to Utilities; or you can set up automatic draft by contacting the Utility Office at 361-293-6321 or emailing [email protected].

08/05/2026

Power outage reported on the South East side of town. Crews are searching for the problem now and will get it fixed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience

07/27/2026

Keeping our community looking its best is a team effort! 🌿
Just a friendly reminder: if you receive a notice for high grass, simply mowing the lawn may not fully correct the condition. W**d eating and trimming around fences, buildings, trees, and other areas must also be completed to bring the property into compliance.
Taking care of both mowing and w**d eating can help manage the mosquito population, reduce the chances of snake and rodent infestation, and avoid the City having to maintain the property at the owner's expense.
Thank you for helping keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful!

07/26/2026

The City of Yoakum has retained Spartan Utility Svcs, LLC to perform pole attachment assessments thru out our service area. The project is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety, reliability, & efficiency of the City's utility infrastructure. Work is scheduled to begin on July 26th & continue thru August 31st. Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions; however, residents may notice utility personnel working near poles. In some instances, crews may require access to private property to inspect attachments located on City utility poles. All authorized personnel will be in marked vehicles & have appropriate identification. Thank you for cooperating with these personnel as the assist the City of Yoakum.

07/07/2026

July 7, 2026 - 4:35 PM
Power has been restored!
Thank you for your patience

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07/07/2026

The City of Yoakum is experiencing a city wide power outage. Crews have been dispatched to determine the cause and make repairs. Thank you for your patience

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07/03/2026

City facilities will be closed July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!

06/17/2026

Deterring Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are becoming more populous due to the recent rains. The City of Yoakum has implemented the use of larvicides in storm drains and drainage ditches to assist in the control of the mosquito occupancy and would like to share some helpful tips to help reduce the spread of these tiny pests.

If you are experiencing a large number of mosquitoes in your area, the following actions are recommended: the easiest and best thing anyone can do to help control and reduce the mosquito population is to take a moment to survey your own property to make sure that you are not creating areas of standing water, which are what mosquitoes require to lay eggs and reproduce; check items such as flower pots, bird baths, ornamental pots or basins, and fountains to make sure that there is no standing water for mosquitoes to breed in; one often-forgotten problem area is the rain gutters on your home. Gutters can become clogged with leaves, especially after heavy rains or storms, and then they hold water which becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes; if you have ornamental fountains and other items designed to hold water, you can apply over-the-counter mosquito-control products that prevent mosquito larvae from growing. These products contain environmentally friendly ingredients and are identical in composition to many of the products that the City now uses to control mosquitoes and can be found at home improvement centers and hardware stores.

Other natural mosquito repellents include citronella plants, marigolds, horsemint, and Ageratum. These plants emit smells that repel mosquitoes and can be grown fairly easily in our area. For more information, go to http://eartheasy.com/blog/2011/04/5-easy-to-grow-mosquito-repelling-plants/ to read more about plants that will help discourage mosquitoes around your home.

Deterring mosquitoes also helps deter the West Nile Virus. The “Four D’s” should be implemented to defend against both:

DUSK & DAWN are the times of day to limit outdoor activities. This is when infected mosquitoes are most active.

DRESS in long sleeves and pants when outside. For extra protection, thin clothing can be sprayed with repellent.

DEET is an ingredient to look for in an insect repellent. Follow label instructions and always wear repellent when outdoors.

DRAIN standing water in old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters. These are mosquito-breeding sites.

Your friends and neighbors will appreciate you taking care of your property and helping to deter the swell of the mosquito population in Yoakum.

06/17/2026

Disconnect Reminder: utility bills are due on the 10th of each month. You can reduce your bill by paying before 7:30 AM of the following business day. Additional penalties will be assessed for payments not received by the 18th of each month. Payments can be made online by going to yoakumtx.gov with no additional credit card fees, or can be placed in the drop box on the North Side of City Hall after hours. In person payments are accepted in the Utility Office without penalty until 5:00 PM on the 10th; utilities will be disconnected and a termination fee of $50 will be assessed if not paid by the end of day on the 18th.

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06/16/2026

City facilities will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.