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Families share passion for crafting, entrepreneurship

Families share passion for crafting, entrepreneurship

On a 93º cloudy day, with a gentle breeze weaving through the air, the Downtown Cuero Artisan Market came alive under the Cuero Municipal Library Pavilion on May 24. Twenty vendors set up their booths, showcasing a delightful array of offerings that included mouthwatering baked goods, stunning acrylic artwork, fresh vegetables and plants, exquisite jewelry, and intricate quilts. 06/04/2025 05:49 AM

County and city officials, along with economic development and community leaders from Cuero, Yoakum, and Yorktown, gathered to discuss their concerns with Congressman Michael Cloud at the DeWitt County Leaders Roundtable meeting at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum on May 29.

Congressman Cloud comes to Cuero

06/01/2025 08:05 PM

Start saving while they're young to be ready for higher education.

529 College Saving Day

05/29/2025 03:28 PM

The mother and daughter team, Meliza and Jazzmin Aguayo of “Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop” bake scrumptious gourmet cupcakes and homemade cookies from scratch.

Downtown Cuero Artisan Market

05/28/2025 01:00 PM

Members of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8136, from left, Valerie Chinnery, Heather Menn, and Laura Wauson laid the wreaths honoring the fallen dead at the May 26 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Citizens honor America's fallen soldiers at Memorial Helicopter

05/28/2025 12:25 PM

Yorktown Emergency Service (YEMS) observes National EMS Week 2025 at the EMS station, 508 N. Riedel St., on May 18. Honoring the EMS professionals who provide critical care to communities are, from left, Mary Lee Kozielski, Connie Hall, Bobby Strieber, Katie Newman, and Dwayne Belarie, hol...

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The Cuero Heritage Museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Giles Family to unveil The Patti Giles Collection of English Tea Pots and Biscuit Jars in the new Genealogy Room on May 21. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Tea Collection unveiled in CHM new Genealogy Room

The Cuero Heritage Museum held a ribbon- cutting ceremony on May 21 to celebrate the opening of the new Genealogy Room and a permanent exhibit featuring The Patti Giles Collection of English Tea Pots and Biscuit Jars. This collection was donated by Mr. Giles in honor of his wife, Patti. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Silver advances to International Regency Pageant

Silver advances to International Regency Pageant

Patricia Silver, a resident of Yorktown, was crowned the 2025 Classic Texas Regency International winner at the state finals held at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston NW/Willowbrook on April 27. She will advance to represent Texas at the upcoming Regency International Pageant this summer in San Antonio. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENT-9 LIVESTOCK LOOSE-5 05-16-2025 Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Property Damage on Meyersville Country Club Ln, Meyersville Assist Other Agency on W Main, Yorktown Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero 05-17-2025 Assist Citizen on Hickey Rd, Yoakum Disturbance on E 6th St, Yorktown Vehicle Fire on E Main, Yorktown Theft on N Riedel St, Yorktown Animal Case on Rice Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Yoakum Disturbance on FM 1447, Cuero Suspicious Activity Broadway St, Nordheim 05-18-2025 Loose Livestock on Fox Crossing Rd, Meyersville Fire on N Hoppe St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 237, Meyersville Assisted CPD w/ Disturbance on E Bailey St, Cuero Juvenile Situation on Hwy 111, Yoakum Assist Citizen on Hickey Rd, Yoakum Disturbance on Dreier Rd, Meyersville 05-19-2025 Reckless Driver on N Hwy 87, Cuero Accident on Hwy 119, Yorktown Animal Case on W Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on S Church St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property – Lost/Missing on Spies Rd, Yorktown Harassment on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted DPS with Accident on Nolte – Boehl Rd, Westhoff Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted DPS with Accident on S Hwy 119, Yorktown Assist Citizen on FM 239, Nordheim Disturbance on FM 3157, Meyersville 05-20-2025 Assist Citizen on Suhr Ln, Yoakum Road Hazard on S Hwy 183, Cuero Accident on FM 766, Cuero Accident on S Hwy 87, Thomaston Accident on E Live Oak St, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 5th St, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77, Yoakum Harassment on E Main St, Yorktown 05-21-2025 Accident on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on S River Rd, Cuero Animal Abuse on Crestview Dr, Cuero Fireworks on Lynch Ave, Westhoff Reckless Driver on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 05-22-2025 Fire on W 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on FM 2718, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on FM 953, Cuero Assist Other Agency on Terryville Church Rd, Yoakum Check Welfare on Old Cuero Rd, Yoakum Disturbance-Noise on E Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on N Church St, Yorktown. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Harleen Quinzel Blanquiz Talamantez

B RIEFS Welcome Harleen Quinzel Blanquiz Talamantez Born May 12, 2025 Weighing 5lbs 8oz &19 long Parents are Jayson Talamantez and Harleen Quinzel Blanquiz At Cuero Regional Hospital Understanding Property Appraisals Join us for an informative session with Denise Moore, DeWitt County Chief Appraiser, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday May 28th at the Cuero Library. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 96 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 May 16, 2025 Wesley Eugene Edwards, 70, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to Appear Court, Fine of $607.10, Capias Pro Fine/Failure to Appear Court, Fine of $534.60, Capias Pro Fine/ Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $584.41, Capias Pro Fine/Speeding 16 or 20 Over Limit, Fine of $455.14, Cuero PD Donald James Kudro, 53, of Cleveland, Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=1G 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

24th Judicial District Attorney Brian Cromeens and District Administrator Whitney Smith strain under the paper load of _les that are equivalent to 50 court cases. That is half of a typical court docket of 120 cases. Meanwhile, Leigh Ann Harryman continues to add more _les to their workload...

Electronic records streamline wheels of justice

The wheels of justice in DeWitt County weigh a lot less these days with the conversion of files to electronic formats. Prior to 2025, all cases on the 24th Judicial District Attorney’s docket were paper copies. On a typical day in court, there can be as many as 120 cases, which in the past required stacks of records several feet high. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Employees of StudioBuilt gather in the factory to celebrate completion of their 100th modular home on May 20. (Contributed Photo)

Cuero factory finishes milestone 100th modular home

VIRGINIA S. G Since December of 2022, the StudioBuilt factory on Gazzie Street has crafted 100 modular homes. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Mayor Emil Garza jokes that, instead of a trip to Ireland, the city presents a crystal plaque to retiring council member Bill Matthys in recognition of his contributions. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Council member says farewell, thanks city staff

R EPORT Cuero honored longtime City Councilman Bill Matthys on May 22 with a reception at the Municipal Clubhouse. Matthys served 17 years, including 14 years as Mayor Pro Tem. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

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City asks for input on a far-reaching plan

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else” - a quote attributed to the great Yogi Berra – may well apply to Cuero’s longterm planning process. The city is building its Comprehensive Plan for the next 20 years based on the input from the community. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Texas House Representative AJ Louderback (Contributed Photo)

Louderback to speak at Yoakum luncheon

RWOYA The Republican Women of the Yoakum Area (RWOYA) announce the keynote speaker for their next meeting/luncheon, on Wednesday, June 11. Texas House Representative AJ Louderback will be discussing legislative updates. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Courtesy of Cuero ISD Education Foundation

CISD Education Foundation awards $85,000 in scholarships

CISD EDUCATION F The Cuero ISD Education Foundation proudly awarded a total of $85,000 in scholarships to members of the 2025 graduating class of Cuero High School. The awards were presented during the annual Cuero High School Awards Day, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and career- focused aspirations. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

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