DeWitt County cities’ sales tax collections rise for year

All cities in DeWitt County saw increases in sales tax revenue for year-to-date collections through August while only Cureo realized a gain for the month as Yorktown and Nordheim collections dropped, according to statistics released by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.

Cuero’s August collections amounted to $289,914 in August, compared to $244,219 for the same month in 2024 for an 18.71% increase. Year-to-date collections were $2.07 million for August, compared to $1.94 million in 2024 for a 6.58% increase.

Yorktown’s August collections amounted to $43,559, compared to $54,892 for the same month in 2024 for a 20.64% decrease. Year-todate collections were $403,483forAugust,compared to $395,061 in 2024 for a 2.13% increase.