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Buyers, facility, volunteers take CLS to next level

Buyers, facility, volunteers take CLS to next level

Years ago when buying syndicates formed to support the Cuero Livestock Show, some were concerned that individual contributions would slack off. With the final tally of livestock sales more than doubling in the last seven years, the CLS Board can let go of those concerns. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Born March 29, 2025 Weighing 6lbs 12oz & 19 long Parents are Bryan Portillo & Jaquelin Durate At Cuero Regional Hospital

B RIEFS Welcome Caroline Alejandra Portillo Pineda Beach Bunco Fundraiser UnicaVision Ministries will be having their annual fundraiser of Beach Bunco on Friday, April 11, at the gym at the First Baptist Church in Yorktown at 6 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee and a light meal will be served. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Emmy the Green Cow is mooving

Emmy the Green Cow is mooving

Customers of the Green Cow Creamery were heartbroken during the last week of March, when owners Jeannette and Rudy Rocha announced they were closing their store on Main Street. But the news isn’t all bad. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Pictured left to right are Brylee Clayton, Executive Director Katie Newman, Vice President Chad Buesing, President Sylvia Hernandez, Secretary Tiffany Lemke, Director Mandy Hahn, Director Nelda Sertuche, and Director Amy Lamprecht.

Moments at the Show

We were fortunate to have photographers Toby Fournet and Ele Chew capture these moments at last month’s Cuero Livestock Show, starting with the horse show competitions and ending with the homemaking wares. As impressive as the photos are, it is the young competitors putting forth their best efforts who steal the show. Congratulations to all 4-H and FFA youth in the 76th Cuero Livestock Show. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Record Town

Hello All Its Sunday April 6, 2025, and what a welcome change in the weather, loved walking out of the house this morning headed to St. Michaels Hall to set up for the Knights of Columbus annual shrimp dinner, the event is one of two fundraisers the Knights do yearly to assist the Church and the Community. On Sunday March 30, the Cuero Stars 10-year-old baseball team won 1st place in a baseball tournament in Victoria beating a Corpus Christi team for the Championship, way to represent Cuero young men!! On April 1, the Sirens sound off kicking off the Child Abuse Awareness month was started by a parade of first responder vehicles starting at the High school baseball field and heading with lights and sirens to the old John C. French building, I read a proclamation professing the City of Cuero’s support for the month of April, Child Abuse Awareness month. Pinwheels and cutouts were placed along the road indicating the number of Children in the surrounding area in need of prayers and support, no names were broadcasted. Next Saturday April 12, a chartered bus will depart from Cuero City Park enroute to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, participants will be touring the State Capitol interior, as well as the exterior grounds. The event is part of the Cuero Citizens Police academy currently underway; class participants visit the Fallen Offi cers Memorial located on the Capitol grounds; this year I will be taking members of the Mayors Youth Council along. As of this writing there are still 25 seats available, first come first serve for this free event, if interested please call the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at 361-2752112 for sign up, I need names and numbers by Thursday April 10, the bus ride is free, please bring money for lunch and purchase of items desired from the Capitol gift shop, the bus will stop on the way back at a place to eat. Bus leaves on Saturday morning April 12th at 9:00 am and should return back to Cuero no later than 5:00 p.m. I would like to fill ALL the seats. The Downtown Hometown Harvest meal is scheduled for Monday April 28th, 5:30-8:30 pm, tickets are now on sale, please visit the Cuero downtown Main Street website for more information. Should be a busy week, more to follow! 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Cuero Livestock Commission

Cuero Livestock Commission

April 4, 2025 Number of Head: 1477 There were 218 cows, 31 bulls and 2 goats. The packer cow and bull market were steady with last week’s prices. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, featuring various events to raise awareness. The Siren Sound-Off Ceremony took place on April 1 at 11:45 a.m. at 601 E. Broadway, led by Kati Klores from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board. She read a list of 91 con_rmed abuse or neglect v...

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Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

The Mexican mint marigold, the newest Texas Superstar plant, is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb and popular herbaceous ornamental perennial. A multipurpose plant, the Mexican mint marigold is a beautiful, late-season ornamental, its blooms attract pollinators and its leaves can be used as a culinary herb. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

AUSTIN – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years, according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and the FTC estimated veterans lost $419 million to fraud last year in nearly 167,000 reported cases of fraud. ( https://www. ftc.gov/system/files/ ftc_gov/pdf/csn-annual- data-book-2024.pdf ). The Texas Veterans Commission and VA are working to raise veteran awareness of scams and education on how to protect against fraud, predatory practices and financial loss. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

I have been blessed because of family reunions held by my wife’s family and my family.Mostofthefamilymemberscame, however some could not. It was great to visit with those that I have not seen in a while and for others to do the same. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Members of the VFW #8136 and Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1029 chat during the social before the 2025 Yorktown Chamber Banquet at Community Hall last Friday. Chamber members and supporters bid on silent auction items and caught up with old friends before the Veterans presented the Colors and...

Chamber Banquet

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County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

The DeWitt Medical Foundation has once again been the fortunate recipient of a remarkable donation. This year, Two Bar, LLP, Frank Klein as general partner, has donated $100,000 to the DeWitt Medical Foundation Gala, significantly bolstering ongoing efforts to enhance our local healthcare services. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Southern Sensation Seedless grapes’ toughness and disease resistance have made it a table grape option worthy of being called a Texas Superstar plant, said Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, Uvalde. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Multiple agencies responded to the fire in Yorktown on March 24. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. Once the fire reached the attic, it was difficult to control. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Family loses home in fire

A tragic fire broke out at 834 Metting School Rd. in Yorktown on March 24, resulting in the complete loss of the home. Manpower was limited, despite the response from multiple agencies. The Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Nordheim Fire Department (FD), Cuero FD, Cuero VFD, and Westhoff FD all contributed to the ef- forts, along with the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office. Crews from Commissioners Ryan Varela’s Precinct 1 and James Kaiser’s Precinct 3, along with Yorktown and Cuero EMS, were also on site. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 14 03-21-2025 Animal Case on 9th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 7th St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Brandt Rd, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on N Broadway, Nordheim Criminal Trespass on Trukeybottom Rd, Yoakum Road Hazard on FM 766, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 237, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on Hwy 111, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 2718, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hahn Rd, Westhoff 03-22-2025 Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 236, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Loose Livestock on W Sarah St, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Loose Livestock on W Baker St, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on E 2nd St, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Broadway St, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Theft on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assault Physical on FM 953, Cuero 03-23-2025 Theft – Property on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Theft on FM 240, Westhoff Fire-Structure on Lakeside Dr, Cuero 03-24-2025 Livestock – Loose on FM 884, Yorktown Check Welfare on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Harassment on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property – Damage on FM 1447, Cuero Fire – Structure on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Theft Property on 4th St, Yorktown Livestock Found on Arneckville Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on Fm 953, Cuero 03-25-2025 Check – Welfare on Hiller Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Fire on N Carter Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on E 4Th St, Yorktown Fire - Structure on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on S Mertins St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown 03-26-2025 Road Hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Warrant service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Road hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on S Hwy 77a, Cuero Loose livestock on Bold Rd, Cuero Abuse on Leo Nelson Rd, Yorktown Criminal Mischief on E 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious person on Herder Rd, Yoakum 03-27-2025 Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Candido Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Person on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on Eckhardt St, Yorktown. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 MARCH 21, 2025 Simon Faustino Velez, 28, of Victoria, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle. Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD Joe Luis Rodriguez, 51, of Cuero, Indecent Exposure, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Colby Wayne Throne, 23, of Waelder, Motion to Revoke Probation/Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, No Bond, Speeding 16/20 over Limit, Fine of $310, No Driver's License, Fine of $231, Marquis Laron Headley, 33, of Cuero, Speeding, Bond of $500, DCSO MARCH 22, 2025 Carlos Garibay IV, 39, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated BAC >= 0.15, Bond of $4,000, DPS David Wane Dellinger, 27, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Nicholas Schultz, 35, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO MARCH 23, 2025 Mandy Crystal Garcia, 38, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD MARCH 24, 2025 John Vincent Garcia, 47, of Nordheim, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO MARCH 25, 2025 Emilio Inez Mendoza, 30, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear/Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Carole Marie Schultz, 53, of Yorktown, Burglary of Building (Karnes Co), Bond of $10,000, DCSO Kimeth Ray Schultz, 57, of Yorktown, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO David Wane Dellinger, 27, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Mercedes Cruz Rodriguez, 31, of Cuero, Probation Violation/Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, No Bond, DCSO Kevin Dean Lowe, 46, of Sulphur Spring, Bond Forfeiture/ Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $40,000, Bond Forfeiture/ Deadly Conduct, Bond of $40,000, DCSO Jeremy D Trimble, 43, of Cuero, Criminal Non-Support Civil FTA (Victoria Co), Bond of $6,500 Cash, Cuero PD Fabien Reyes, 35, of Cuero, Probation Probation/ Driving Under Influence of Liquor, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD MARCH 26, 2025 Daniel John Anthony Cantu, 41, of Harwood, Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Donna Gerhardt Matejek, 64, of Yorktown, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $4,000, Reckless Driving, Bond of $2,000, DCSO MARCH 27, 2025 William Sterling Pick, 39, of Cuero, Arson, Bond of $40,000, Cuero PD David Gonzales, 47, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1>1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, DCSO. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Cuero Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Market

Number of Head: 507 There were 111 cows and 10 bulls. The packer cow and bull market were once again steady with last week’s prices. With a shortened supply due to the wonderful rainfall, the calf market was outstanding once again this week. Some of the highs weren’t as high as last week but most of all the averages finished $5-$20 higher than last week on limited numbers. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

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