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Donation enhances Cuero's healthcare future

Donation enhances Cuero's healthcare future

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. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 90 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 MARCH 14, 2025 Jerald Jerome Thomas, 65, of Cuero, Possession of Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Charles M. Albert, 69, of Cuero, Display Fictitious Motor Vehicle Registration (Victoria Co), Bond of $500, Cuero PD MARCH 15, 2025 Kristian Sierra Wallace, 29, of Yoakum, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD MARCH 16, 2025 Brian Anthony Artiaga, 22, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $1,000, Unlawful Carrying of Weapon, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Barbara Kay Shannon, 20, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ No Driver’s License, Fine of $396, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $391, Capias Pro Fine/Unrestrained Child Under Two, Fine of $449, Capias Pro Fine/Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $444, Speeding>10% Above Posted Limit, Fine of $408, No/Expired Driver’s License, Fine of $298.80, Cuero PD MARCH 17, 2025 Omar Gutierrez-Velasco, 33, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $444, Cuero PD Caleb Sanchez, 36, of Cuero, Theft Property>=$ 750<$2,500, Bond of $1,000, Yoakum PD Joe Luis Rodriguez, 51, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ Public Intoxication, Fine of $655.20, Cuero PD Kaleb Anthony Mraz, 17, of Yoakum, Robbery, Bond of $50,000, Yoakum PD MARCH 18, 2025 Joshua Aaron Vargas, 33, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD MARCH 19, 2025 Eric Jequay Girdy, 42, of Cuero, Burglary of Building, Bond of $5,000, DCSO MARCH 20, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Dean of A&M AgriLife to keynote Ag Luncheon

Dean of A&M AgriLife to keynote Ag Luncheon

The Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will present the annual Ag Luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, featuring distinguished speakers and industry leaders discussing the latest in agriculture, energy, and economic impact. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Where are they?

Where are they?

March usually sees the eye-popping peak of bluebonnet season. But Texas Master Naturalist Janet McCrea says due to the late freeze and continuing drought, the wildowers are late in blooming. But don’t worry, the seed beds are still there, even if all the owers don’t bloom this year. The Wildower Tour that was scheduled for last weekend’s Market Day has been rescheduled for April. (Photo by Ele Chew) 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Weber Motor Company’s Jon Eric Rodriguez, left, won the World Series of Cuero “Last Business Standing” award at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce “Carnival of Success” banquet on March 13. Rodriguez and Emily Weatherly, right, emceed the evening, so District Attorney Brian Cromeen, center, pre...

‘Last Business Standing’ award

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May election has three local races

May election has three local races

While the spring wildflowers are slow to bloom, election signs are popping up in patches of grass all over town. The Saturday, May 3 election has Cuero candidates on the ballot for positions in three civic groups: the Cuero Regional Hospital District, the Cuero City Council and the Cuero ISD School Board. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

DEWITT BRIEFS

B RIEFS Welcome Elizah James Hicks Born January 29, 2025 7lbs 7oz, 19 ¼ inches to Ryan & Johnny Ray Hicks at Cuero Regional Hospital Yorktown Chamber Banquet The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual awards on March 28 with a social at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Commissioner Brian Carson holds up the architectural rendition of the new Pct. 4 of_ce and shop building to be located at 20 FM 236. (Photo by Ele Chew)

New Pct. 4 building no easy task

Commissioner Brian Carson is proud to showcase the architectural design of the brand-new Precinct 4 office building to be located at 20 FM236 on the southeast corner of the county. After succeeding Richard Randle, Commissioner Carson took offi ce on January 1, 2023, eager to make a difference. With two decades of experience at Guadalupe Electric Cooperative (GVEC) and more than 22 years of dedicated volunteer service as an unpaid reserve deputy in DeWitt County, Carson is passionate about serving his community. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

The cast of the Shiner Gaslight Theatre Spring Play, “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.” is pictured, from left, Rachel Winkenwerder, Kylie Sofka, Craig Hughes, C J Debault, Eve Roberts, Sarah Liberti, Sarah King, Alena Winkenwerder, Laci Ramos, and Michael King. Adults and children alike will enjoy this hilarious and heartfelt play based on the best-selling books series by Barbara Park. Dates are Fri., Sat., and Sun., March 28-30; April 4 -6, 11-13 and Wed. April 2-9. Reserve either online at www. shinergaslight.org or call 361-594-2079. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

The Kindness Project

The Kindness Project

Pet Adoptions of Cuero was the recipient of “The Kindness Project,” created by educators at John C. French Elementary to show the children the importance of helping out local nonpro_ts. Students were encouraged to donate any pet food or supplies, cleaning supplies, even used towels and linens to help the many needs of the pet shelter. Pictured from back left, Lizzie Rosson with PAOC, Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Egg along with students Jude, Isabella and Ava. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Taylor Lapp and Duke

Reporter ‘dukes’ it out with a local hound dog

Hi It's Taylor Lapp again, reporting for Pet Adoptions of Cuero. I last reported on a lovely pup named LADY and good news: she was adopted! Here's another special canine that I interviewed this week: DUKE T - So my first questions- what's your name and how old are you? 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

If I had a hammer By Gary Andrews [email protected] In 1962, when I was a sophomore in high school, I remember the song ‘If I had a hammer’ by Peter, Paul, and Mary. I really liked the song then and continue to like it today. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Sheep, goat prices rise as supply tightens

Sheep, goat prices rise as supply tightens

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices. Current market conditions are in line with expected seasonal patterns, with a tighter supply leading to higher prices, said Jake Thorne, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service sheep and goat program specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, San Angelo. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS - 5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK - 11 03-14-2025 Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Threats-Communicating on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum Assisted YFD w/Fire-Grass on FM 240,Yorktown Assist Motorist on N Hwy 183, Yoakum Disturbance on E 8th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Loose Livestock on S Hwy 87, Cuero 03-15-2025 Accident on S Hwy 87, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Dispute on N Hwy 77A, Cuero Loose Livestock on W Main St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Edgar-Leesville Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 884, Yorktown Road Hazard on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Disturbance on W Main St. Yorktown Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Disturbance on W. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

League honors area women with its annual program

League honors area women with its annual program

Three talented student writers, remarkable area women and women important in Texas history were honored on March 9 at the Casino Hall in La Grange. Billed as 'Women Making History,' the event was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, with financial support from local businesses and individuals, and drew over a hundred attendees. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Cuero alumni elected to honor society

Cuero alumni elected to honor society

BATON ROUGE Jeanette Yusko of Cuero, Texas, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Houston-Victoria. Yusko is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Beverly Bruns, who discovered an original publication of the book in her attic, has Dr. Kearney sign the new release.

History buffs gather for book release

03/25/2025 05:02 PM

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