September 23, 2025
YOAKUM, TX — On September 15, 2025, the Yoakum Police Department experienced a temporary outage of its primary phone line, 361-293-5234, disrupting routine communication for several hours. During the outage, calls to the main number were not redirected to backup lines, prompting the department to issue an urgent advisory with alternative contact numbers.
Residents were instructed to use 361-293-5235 and 361-293-5236 for non-emergency matters while technicians worked to resolve the issue. Emergency calls to 911 remained unaffected throughout the disruption.
The department acted quickly to notify the public via social media and local channels, urging residents to share the information widely to ensure vulnerable community members were informed. The outage coincided with a busy week of Homecoming events and increased public activity, making timely communication especially critical.
As of now, the issue has been fully resolved, and the main line is back in service. Officials thanked the community for its patience and cooperation and emphasized the importance of staying connected during infrastructure challenges.
This brief disruption served as a reminder of the need for contingency planning and rapid public outreach in small-town law enforcement. The Yoakum Police Department has since reviewed its protocols to ensure smoother transitions in future emergencies.