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May election has three Cuero races, one YISD

03/20/2025 04:42 PM

On March 8th, guests at the adult prom at Yorktown Prom Night were treated to an enchanting evening filled with exquisite dining and lively dancing. The atmosphere was adorned with twinkling lights and elegant decorations, creating a glamorous setting that set the tone for a night of celeb...

Dressing for Dinner (and dancing)

In hot South Texas, the usual dress code typically consists of flip-flops, leggings, jeans, and T-shirts. However, many people long for the opportunity to dress up. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Melissa Terry, a CPA and a partner with Harrison, Waldrop, Uherek, LLP, presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and an Award of Financial Achievement to Neomi Williams, County Auditor, and her staff. Shown are, from left, Melissa Terry, Neomi William, c...

County buys land for JP2 building

At their regular meeting on March 10, DeWitt County Commissioners approved the land purchase in Yorktown for a new building to be used by the Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace. They also heard a review of the county’s 2024 financial standing from an outside auditor. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

The YISD STEM team placed is going on to the next round of STEM competition in the Cal Ripken Sr. national contest. At the March school board meeting the team explained their robo tractor design. If they make the top 10% in the next round, they will be explaining their design to judges in...

School board focuses on student outcomes

Most school boards start their meetings recognizing the achievements of a few of their students and teachers, but the Yorktown ISD school board consistently spends at least 50% of its meetings recognizing students and focusing directly on their growth. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Reporter ‘dukes’ it out with hound

Reporter ‘dukes’ it out with hound

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? 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-6 03-07-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Accident on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Assisted DPS w/ Accident on FM 240, Westhoff Assisted FD w/Fire Investigation on Hwy 72, Cuero 03-08-2025 Assisted CPD w/Assault Physical on Moss Ln, Cuero Grass Fire on Simecek Rd, Yorktown Accident on Fechner Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted Ykt FD w/Fire-Grass on Simecek Rd, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Ckodre Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on Tulley Rd, Cuero 03-09-2025 Shots Fired on Talk Ranch Rd, Nordheim Suspicious Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Kaiser Rd, Cuero Shots Fired on Hwy 111, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown 03-10-2025 Assist other Agency on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on N Esplanade, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Assisted Ykt FD w/Fire – Grass on FM 2718, Cuero Animal Found W Heaton St, Cuero Loose Livestock on Schroeder RD, Yorktown 03-11-2025 Assisted DPS W/Accident on N Hwy 77A / Hample RD, Yoakum Reckless Driver on E Hwy 72, Nordheim Livestock – Loose on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Tulley Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72E, Nordheim Assisted CPD W / Reckless Driver on S Hwy 87, Cuero Check – Welfare on N Hwy 183, Cuero 03-12-2025 Dispute on Zengerle Rd, Thomaston Disabled vehicle on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Warrant Service Matejek Rd, Yorktown Harassment on E Main St, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on E Main St, Yorktown Abuse on N Range St, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 72 W, Cuero 03-13-2025 Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Property Lost/Missing on Hwy 72W, Yorktown Assisted CFD w/Grass Fire on Hwy 77A, Cuero Property Found on FM 3010, Yoakum Scam on Nord Slickfield Rd, Nordheim Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Check Welfare on N Range St, Yorktown 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 91 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 24 March 07, 2025 Eti Sundari, 35, of Victoria, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Roger Gonzales, 53, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Leon Mateo Garcia, 53, of Cuero, No/ Expired Driver’s License, Fine of $326.30, Speeding 31 Over, Fine of $225.20, Cuero PD Juan Lucio, 45, of Victoria, Speeding in a School Zone 48 MPH in a 25 MPH Zone, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Bond of $500, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, No driver’s License, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Operate Motor Vehicle with Expired Plates, Fine of $380.70, No Driver’s License, Fine of $298.80, Speeding, Fine of $395, DCSO Critobar Delacruz, 35, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Travis Co.), Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Corey Justin Sanders, 35, of Austin, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=4G 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Cuero Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Market

There were 188 cows and 39 bulls. The packer cow and bull market were steady and consistent with last week’s prices. The calf market was outstanding again. Some of the average highs on lighter weight calves were a little lower, but most of the higher weight averages were $5-$20/ cwt higher. We had another record average high at $1549.00/calf. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT BRIEFS

B RIEFS Welcome Elijah James Hicks Born January 29, 2025 7lbs 7oz & 19 ¼ inches longto Aiden Laffoon & Niklaus Hicks at Cuero Regional Hospital Cuero Heritage Museum Fun After 5 Council received an update on the upcoming Fun After 5 event to be held on March 20 at 5:30 p.m., which will feature the Indianola exhibit. Spring 2025 Cleanup March 17th-22nd, Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday- Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Waltersdorf’s book describes early days and leaders in Yorktown, Clinton, Cuero, Yoakum, Arneckeville, Hochheim, and Lindenau. The author also provides an historic account of the infamous Sut- ton-Taylor feud.

Commission publishes newly translated history of county

If you are a fan of Texas history and especially DeWitt County history, you will enjoy a special event celebrating a new book about the people and places of this county in the late 1800s. The DeWitt County Historical Commission helped this county celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2021, and a portion of the event’s financial support was dedicated to publishing this book. Titled “History of De-Witt County 1899,” the book is a result of translation and research of a German language study discovered in Yorktown in 2020. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Chamber celebrates night of successes

Chamber celebrates night of successes

The “Carnival of Success” Cuero Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 13 celebrated, in Mardi Gras style, the successes of 2024 and introduced the new president and board of directors for 2025. Cecilia Hedrick, the outgoing president and owner of “Be,” expressed gratitude for her board members. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Pageant production planned for August

Pageant production planned for August

For many years, the Cuero Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Miss Cuero Court. But in 2023, in order to focus on Cuero’s growth, they ceased their sponsorship, turning it over to the Miss Golden Crescent organization to manage. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Denise Goebel, event coordinator of Hometown Harvest Dinner, recently made a donation to Pet Adoptions of Cuero board members and volunteers Linda Anzaldua and Nelda Huber. The annual outdoor dinner on Cuero’s Main Street raises money for local nonpro_ts. (Contributed Photo)

Hometown Harvest gives where we live

Pet Adoptions of Cuero was honored recently with a major donation from the Annual Hometown Harvest Dinner Event. This well planned fun and 'tasty' event is truly a 'street stopper' ordeal of major proportions. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Beware of more fast transactions out of fear

Beware of more fast transactions out of fear

In late February, an elderly Cuero Resident was contacted and told that one of her financial accounts was compromised. The scammers told the victim that they would have to make a deposit to cover the financial loss. They then made arrangements with the victim for a courier to pick up a large sum of money from their address. A courier arrived and the victim gave them a large amount of money in cash. The suspect (Asian male) was captured on video surveillance. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Knowing where creek crossings and other obstructions are at can be a big help when setting up on a gobbling bird. It’s always be set up in a manner the offers the bird the path of least resistance. (Photo by Matt Williams)

TPWD says hunters should see plenty of gobblers in the field this season

We’re on the cusp of another spring turkey season in Texas. Depending on where you hunt, the show may have already begun. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, not sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 NKJV As many of us today, Jim Hill could not understand why his mother- in-law had gotten very ill. She was a godly woman and a good person. This was in the early 1950’s and Hill was a new Christian. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Soccer Association donation

Soccer Association donation

Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 2 in Cuero donated $175 to the Cuero Soccer Association. Shown, from left, HP President Ronnie Dietz and Soccer Association President Heather Simpson. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

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