Residents object to child advocacy center at Hunt location

During the October Cuero Council meeting, a heated discussion occurred regarding a permit for Norma’s House, a children's advocacy center, located at 1105 N. Hunt. Executive Director Deane Novosad requested approval for the facility to operate in a residential zone,

(Photo by Ele Chew) but some nearby residents objected. A petition “To Stop the Commercialization of Our Neighborhood” is circulating.

Serving children and families in DeWitt County for nearly 25 years, Norma’s House coordinates investigations and provides treatment for child abuse cases while ensuring a welcoming environment for children. “We are not a daycare or shelter,”Novosad said, noting that the facility operates only as needed and does not permit criminals onsite.