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Spring Clean Up Time

Spring Clean Up Time

This week is Cuero’s Spring Cleanup where unwanted items can be taken to the Recycling Center instead of left the side of the road. The hours of operation are he hours of operation are Mon. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues-Sat. 8a.m.-4 p.m. at 1315 East Broadway in Cuero. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Yorktown senior crowned Miss San Antonio Teen USA

Yorktown senior crowned Miss San Antonio Teen USA

On March 1, Brycen Allman, a Yorktown resident and high school senior, was crowned Miss San Antonio Teen USA. This accolade marks a significant milestone in Allman’s budding pageantry career, which has already seen her recently earn three other prestigious titles, including Miss Yorktown, Teen Texas Regency International, and Miss Victoria. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-6 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-11 02-28-2025 Accident – Deer on W Hwy 111, Yoakum Open Door on Old Clinton Rd, Cuero Accident – Deer on FM 236, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on Mission Valley Rd, Meyersville Fire – Grass on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Fire – Grass on FM 2718, Yorktown Fire on Lane St, Westhoff Livestock – Loose on Suhr Ln, Yoakum Livestock – Loose on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff 03-01-2025 Accident = Fatality on FM 682, Yoakum Suspicious Vehicle on Redies Rd, Cuero Fire – Brush on Arneckeville Rd, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on N Hwy 87, Cuero Animal Case on Anderson Ave, Westhoff Theft on N Hwy 183, Hochheim Livestock – Found on Bubba Palmer Rd, Cuero Criminal Trespass on Scheffler Rd, Nordheim Disturbance – Family on W Hwy 111, Yoakum 03-02-2025 Livestock – Loose on S Hwy 87, Cuero Utilities-Electric on S Nau St, Yorktown Reckless Driver on Hwy 119 N, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on Spies Rd, Yorktown 03-03-2025 Animal Carcass on Charco Rd, Nordheim Accident on Tulley Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on Old Underpass Rd, Yorktown Property found on E Live Oak St, Cuero Loose Livestock on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Threats-Communication on Railroad St, Westhoff Loose Livestock on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown 03-04-2025 Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Road Hazard on Tulley Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Traffic Signal on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Fire on Rathcamp-Dreyer Rd, Yoakum Livestock Loose on FM 952, Nordheim Assist Citizen on Concrete Edgar Rd, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on Leo Nelson Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 884, Yorktown Accident on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on FM 682, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Concrete-Edgar Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Haase Rd, Yorktown Assault – Physical on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Animal Case on W 10th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 8th St, Yorktown 03-05-2025 Criminal Trespass on 208 E Live Oak St, Cuero Property – Damage on FM 236, Cuero Assist Citizen on Royal Oaks #1, Yorktown Assist Citizen on FM 766, Cuero Fire Grass on Leo Nelson Rd, Yorktown 03-06-2025 Animal Carcass on E Main St, Yorktown Pursuit on FM 237, Yorktown Dispute on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Loose Livestock on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Fire on Elroyce Helmers Rd, Nordheim. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 24 February 28, 2025 Emilio Inez Mendoza, 30, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/----, Fine of $284, Capias Pro Fine/ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $346, Capias Pro Fine/No Motor Liability Insurance, Fine of $346, Capias Pro Fine/ No Driver’s License, Fine of $346, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $346, Cuero PD Joshua William Jackson, 41, of Cuero, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD Zachery Richard Guerrero, 36, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Theft of Property<2500 with 2 or More Previous Convictions, No Bond, DCSO Tyler Lee Villa, 24, of New Braunfels, Violation Probation/Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Aaron Lee Sellers, 36, of Yorktown, Assault Cases Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Criminal Mischief, Bond of $2,000, DCSO March 01, 2025 Joshua Neuly Meyer, 43, of Yoakum, Interfere with Emergency Request for Assistance, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Magdalena Cortez, 41, of Victoria, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (Victoria Co), Bond of $30,000, DCSO March 02, 2025 No Arrests made on this date March 03, 2025 No Arrests made on this date March 04, 2025 Marco Antonio Olmedo, 19, of Yoakum, Theft Property>=$30K<$150K, Bond of $5,000, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Bond of $50,000, DPS March 05, 2025 Sonia Rae Sanders, 41, of Yorktown, Possession of Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Telisa Kenint Davis, 50, of Temple, Forgery Financial Instrument, No Bond, Fraud Use/ Possession Identifying Information # of Items <5, No Bond, DCSO March 06, 2025 Martin Joe Jaquayl Brown, 30, of Cuero, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, No Driver’s License, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Bond of $500, Cuero PD. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Wildcats of the Month

Wildcats of the Month

Each month a student in each grade level is chosen as Wildcat of the Month. These students have exhibited the Big 3: They are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe in all they say and do while at school. Congratulations to our February Wildcats of the Month! Pre-K3: Tate Martin Pre-K4: Dallas Cloessner Kinder: Lawson Franke 1st: Liam Gonzales 2nd: Paisley Rodriguez 3rd: Palyn Longoria 4th: Adelaine Gowens 5th: Brynlee Blaschke 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Celebrating the completion of ‘History of DeWitt County 1899’

Celebrating the completion of ‘History of DeWitt County 1899’

Celebrating the completion of ‘History of DeWitt County 1899’, representatives of DeWitt County Historical Commission gave a copy to Cuero Junior High School Library. Shown, from left, standing are CJHS Library manager Jessie Salazar, students Grady Pick, De’Marion Dilworth, Drake Corpus, Greyson Post, Lisandro Perez, Principal Jaime Dyer; sitting, Amaris Hernandez, Gracie Diebel, DCHC members Tresa Urbanovsky and Bill Matthys, and student Kamryn Villa. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Hospital directors, Medicare Advantage discussed at board

Hospital directors, Medicare Advantage discussed at board

The Cuero Regional Hospital held a regular meeting on February 27th, where several important topics were discussed. Notably, Martin Leske III was appointed to the CRH Board of Directors to fill a seat vacated by Secretary Charles Papacek, who retired on December 31, 2024. Additionally, the meeting addressed the policy regarding locked front doors and reviewed the Annual Audit Report by Forvis, LLC. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Senior Briley Wieland has earned a wall full of awards for showing her goats and lambs throughout the state. She now looks forward to helping young competitors show their animals. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Livestock competitor takes showing to next level

She’s not your average high school senior. For the last four years, Briley Wieland’s days have been spent in a barn with nine goats – feeding, drenching, walking, washing, and wrapping. Then it’s time to feed again. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Gaslight stages comedy based on book

Gaslight stages comedy based on book

This scene from 'Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook,' the Shiner Gaslight Theatre spring play, shows cast members, from left, Alena Winkenwerder, Sarah Liberti, and Laci Ramos. Now is the time to get your tickets for this delightful comedy based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park and directed by Elaine Plummer. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

This spring check out local family restaurants

This spring check out local family restaurants

Hello All, It’s been a few weeks since my last message. I came down with a case of the flu, which took a week to get over. Please take proper precautions because the Flu, COVID and Upper respiratory virus is currently making its rounds. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Cuero Livestock Commission

Cuero Livestock Commission

March 7, 2025 Number of Head: 1300 There were 181 cows, 32 bulls and 3 sheep. The packer cow market was a little cheaper at $3-$6 lower than last week. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

The 2024 Miss Cuero Court before the Yoakum Tom Tom parade last year. Pageant organizer Jason Burmeister is on the right.

Confusion clearing with Miss Cuero pageant

03/10/2025 05:12 PM

The newly crowned 2025 Miss Yorktown Court with Western Days Vice President Wesley Clayton, on left, and President Chad Buesing, on right. STAFF PHOTO

Young royals crowned at Council

The Yorktown City Council got the royal treatment during their regular meeting on February 25. The 2025 Miss Yorktown court was crowned at the beginning of the meeting by Western Days President Chad Buesing. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

County supports livestock show, hears about history book release

County supports livestock show, hears about history book release

_e DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week and DCSO Lt. Hobb’s acceptance into the FBI National Academy at Quantico were the key highlights at the Commissioners Court at regular meeting on February 24. Additionally, a reception will be held on March 23rd for the long-awaited book, 'History of DeWitt County.' Lastly, please inform the VOLUNTEER re department about controlled burns at 361 275 5734 to avoid unnecessary visits. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

DeTar Healthcare System is urging residents in Victoria and the Crossroads area to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families as Texas experiences a significant measles outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed 124 measles cases in the state since late January, and the first death, an unvaccinated school-aged child, was reported on February 25. The outbreak has been centered in the South Plains and Panhandle regions, but serves as a strong reminder of the importance of vaccination and vigilance across all of South Texas. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 83 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 23 February 21, 2025 Travis Jim Wenske, 35, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Omarion Ashodd Samuel, 21, of Yoakum, Robbery, Bond of $40,000, Yoakum PD Robert James Magnuson, 43, of Temple, Motion to Revoke/Count 1- Fraud Use/ Possession Identifying Information # Items 10<50, Count 2- Fraud Possession Use Credit/Debit Card 10 – 50, No Bond, Driving While License Invalid Previous Convictions (Bastrop Co.), Bond of $5,000 February 22, 2025 Terrick Donnell Durham Jr., 21, of Cuero, Count 1- Aggravated Assault Family with Weapon Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, Count 2-Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Rebekah Marie Downey, 29, of Shiner, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $30,000, Yoakum PD February 23, 2025 David Arzate, 41, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest/ Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD February 24, 2025 Abraham Alan Castillo, 37, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1/1-B<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Jonathan William Marlow, 28, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Jeremias Perez-Garica, 34, of Austin, Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS Sarah Elizabeth Garza, 30, of Corpus Christi, Theft by Check>=$2500<30K of an Elderly Person, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Miguel Alcorta, 34, of Jourdanton, Terroristic Threat (Atascosa Co), Bond of $10,000, DCSO February 25, 2025 Walter Lawrence Aldis, 56, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD Jonathan Jacob Garcia, 33, of San Antonio, Theft Property>=$100<$750 (Bexar Co), Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD February 26, 2025 Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Anthony Lamar Carter, 28, of Cuero, Theft Property>=$100<$750, Bond of $1,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Angel Blue Hernandez, 32, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $194.10, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $326, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD February 27, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

CONTRIBUTED BY PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District (PVGCD) contracted Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

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