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Pest expert predicts 'bug boom' this summer

Pest expert predicts 'bug boom' this summer

Following the recent heatwave, meteorologists across the board are warning of extreme weather in the summer of 2024 across most of the continental USA. While natural events such as heatwaves, storms, floods, and tornadoes are some of the more devastating impacts of extreme weather, an often-overlooked consequence is the increase in bug activity. Although bugs generally don’t cause the same devastating impacts as extreme weather events, they can become a severe annoyance, and getting rid of them can become quite costly for homeowners. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

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DeWitt County youth lead the way in helping pay off Friar Ag Center debt

The future of agriculture in DeWitt County is shining bright thanks to the incredible generosity of Harvey Mueller and the dedicated young people who raised a staggering $897,000 for the 'Building Dreams: Matching Fund for the Friar Ag Center' initiative! 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of June 28, 2024 to July 4, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 21 6-28-2024 Julissa Gonzales, 17, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct-Fighting, Order of Release, Cuero PD Emily Garcia, 18, of Victoria, Disorderly Conduct-Fighting, Order of Release, Cuero PD Stacy Ann Gonzales, 31, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $256, Speeding 10% Above Posted Limit, Fine of $422.50, Disorderly Conduct-Fighting, Order of Release, Cuero PD 6-29-2024 Oneal Odom Jr, 24, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG1 <1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Martin Ynocio Salas, 42, of Cuero, Assault Family Violence, Bond of $4,000, Resist Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD 6-30-2024 Aaron Jay Gonzales, 22, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member (Victoria Co.) Bond of $3,000, Cuero PD 7-1-2024 Merlin Tenovio, 27, of Yoakum, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD Titus Dwayne Clay, 42, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $627.90, Capias Pro Fine/Open Container in Motor Vehicle Passenger, Fine of $577.20, Cuero PD Devin Anthony Delossantos, 23, of Cuero, Speeding 10% above Posted Limit, Fine of $510.70, Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Fine of $629, Cuero PD 7-2-2024 Lori Davis Jimenez, 43, of Yoakum, Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $5,000, Fail to ID Fugitive Intent Give False Information, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD Nichole Marie Hernandez, 32, of San Marcos, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO 7-3-2024 John Manuel Mejias III, 35, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1 G<4G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD Chad Austin Hardin, 43, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid Previous Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Stephen Matthew Caton, 47, of Yorktown, FÅelony Failure to Appear (Fayette Co.), Bond of $5,000, DCSO Gonzalo F. Nava, 51, of Yoakum, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More (Reeves Co.), Bond of $15,000, DCSO Joshua John Salinas, 29, of Kenedy, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Alan James Clem, 36, of Cuero, Arson, Bond of $50,000, Cuero PD Stephanie Mayer, 36, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1/1-B>=1G<4G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Susie Dawn Stout, 28, of Larue, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS Anthony Carter Marcelle, 28, of Austin, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-4-2024 Jason Lee Gonzales, 25, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, Cuero PD. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for June 28 to July 4 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 6-28-2024 Accident on FM 240, Yorktown Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Fight at 208 W Live Oak St, Cuero Assault Physical on W Main St, Yorktown Scam on E Live Oak St, Cuero 6-29-2024 Death on Oak St, Nordheim Asst. CPD w/Criminal Mischief on N Esplanade, Cuero Property Found on Fortran Rd, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Criminal Mischief on N Esplanade, Cuero Suspicious Activity on E 4 th St, Nordheim 6-30-2024 Disturbance on Hwy 72W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Crestview Dr, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Violate EPO/Bond Conditions on Golly Rd, Cuero 7-1-2024 Check-Welfare on N HWY 183, Hochheim Check-Welfare on W HWY 72, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Woods Rd, Yorktown 7-2-2024 Burglary Attempt on W 4 th St, Yorktown Accident on E 8 th St, Yorktown Check-Welfare on FM 682, Yoakum Death on Evens Rd, Yoakum Criminal Mischief on N Riedel St, Yorktown 7-3-2024 Theft on W HWY 111, Yoakum Livestock-Loose on Biemer Rd, Cuero Livestock-Loose on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Criminal Trespass on Hrabovsky Rd, Yoakum Harassment on Joe Pokluda Rd, Nordheim Fire-Smoke on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero 7-4-2024 Loose-Livestock on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Road Hazard on FM 953, Cuero Burglary Building on N Church St, Yorktown Animal Case on FM 236, Cuero Criminal Mischief on N Riedel St, Yorktown Alarm-Business on W Main St, Yorktown Assisted Cuero PD w/Suspicious Person on McArthur St, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Glen Oaks LN, Cuero. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Up your grilling game during National Grilling Month

Up your grilling game during National Grilling Month

July is National Grilling Month. It is a time to celebrate with your favorite food, alongside family and friends. This month, go outdoors! Breathe fresh air and enjoy what nature has to offer with flavors from the grill. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Yard of the month

Yard of the month

Showing her patriotic pride, Mandy Hahn’s yard has been named the July 2024 Yard of the Month. Anyone can send nominations to cc@yorktowntx. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

County spared effects of Beryl

County spared effects of Beryl

As of press time, the bands of Hurricane Beryl are barely brushing through DeWitt County. The western side of the storm is seeing little rainfall, but this was not known over the weekend as county leaders made decisions about public meetings. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Dylan McDaniel with Wild Things Zoofari describes his chinchilla name Henry to children at the Yorktown Public Library. This week’s Friends of the Library program welcomes the Texas Snake Man at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Exotic animals visit kiddos at library

Dylan McDaniel has been working with animals all his life and doing shows with them for five years. On July 3rd, McDaniel from Wild Things Zoofari brought six of his animals to show at the Yorktown Public Library. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Jay Babcock (L) and Cory Smith (R) hold raffle baskets at the Cuero Home Health office, 613 Esplanade. Proceeds from the ongoing raffle will help homebound patients with extra necessities during the Christmas holidays. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the office during business hours wit...

Local home health service helps patients heal, avoid hospital

When the regional hospital shut down its home health services, a Cuero physical therapist and business owner bridged that healthcare gap when he purchased Cuero Home Health. “I wanted people to be able to continue to have those services here locally and find a way to make that happen,” Jay Babcock said. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

Friends of DeWitt County Children’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cuero VFW, 934 U.S. Highway 183 N. Explore, touch and climb on all kinds of vehicles (Horn-free 10-10:30 a.m.). 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

The Yorktown City Council meets in City Hall on June 24: (L-R) Mike Rippamonti, Crystal Hurta, Michele Warwas, Mayor Bill Baker, Megan Thomas, Connie Hall and Dickey Rodriguez. A number of subjects were discussed, including a $5,000 a month dip in sales taxes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Out with old, in with new

While the city is turning junk into bucks with its new GovDeals account, its purchase of a Kubota excavator will pay dividends in proper repairs for years to come, according to Mayor Bill Baker. Throughout the regular meeting of the Yorktown City Council on June 24, references were made to the ways a new excavator will benefit the city. 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

We are told in the gospel of Matthew that one nation will rise against another. We are told there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. We are told many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. Think about it people, all of this is happening today. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

County treasurer enhances financial skills at conference

County treasurer enhances financial skills at conference

Desirae Poth-Garibay attended the 2024 Conference of the County Investment Academy, hosted by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), from June 10 to 12 in Dallas County. The annual conference offers county officials crucial insights and resources on investment strategies, financial management and best practices. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Grants of up to $50,000 available to nonprofits, first responders

Grants of up to $50,000 available to nonprofits, first responders

AUSTIN, Texas – The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Westhoff American Legion holds meeting

Westhoff American Legion holds meeting

The Westhoff American Legion Post 369, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion met on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7 pm at St John Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Items discussed included future Legion hall rentals, future meeting dates, and historical information. Also, 129 flags were placed at 4 cemeteries in Westhoff for Memorial Day. There were 6 members who helped with this project. Patriotism awards were presented to two Westhoff School students, Carter Collins and Amy Gallaga, at the school commencement ceremony on May 23, 2024. Pastor Jan Putman has been working on a Facebook page for the Legion and his work is appreciated. Kristye Kahlich presented patriotic bags that will be distributed to homebound members for a Fourth of July project. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Jacob Catron

Teacher arrested on charge of improper relationship

First year teacher at Nordheim ISD, Jacob Catron, was arrested on May 15 by DeWitt County Sheriff’s office on charges of an improper relationship with a student. “We received a complaint of an improper relationship between a student and a teacher, investigated and found probable cause to believe it had occurred,” DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen said. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

COVID closes Cuero store temporarily

COVID closes Cuero store temporarily

The COVID-19 virus caught up with six employees of Alamo Lumber in early June, which was roughly half their employees, according to Manager Steve Kolhoff. “The store had to close for half a day,” he said. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

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