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But she wants one of two options:

This new husky knows how to hustle

1. To be reclaimed by her pet parents, or 2. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-2 02-21-2025 Accident-Fleet on FM 1447, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Cottonpatch Rd, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on Hwy 77 A, Yoakum Death on N Riedel St, Yorktown Fire on Range St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Range St, Yorktown Disturbance on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assist Motorist Hwy 183 N, Cuero 02-22-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 72, Yorktown Accident on FM 682, Yoakum Accident on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 02-23-2025 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on 3rd St, Cuero 02-24-2025 Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77S, Yoakum Warrant service on Church St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Rice-Davis Rd, Yoakum Animal case on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Assist citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Assist other agency on W Main St, Yorktown Animal case on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Loose livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero 02-25-2025 Assault physical on E Live Oak St, Cuero Death on Live Oak Rd, Cuero Abandoned vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Fire-grass on S River Rd, Cuero Fraud on W Main St, Yorktown Scam on Smith Ranch Rd, Cuero Criminal mischief on Cattle Guard Rd, Cuero Burglary of vehicle on E Hwy 72, Cuero 02-26-2025 Assist Citizen on W 7th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Main St, Yorktown Traffic Related on FM 2656, Yorktown Fraud on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Road Hazard on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Disturbance on N Ladner St, Yorktown 02-27-2025 Suspicious Activity on Concrete Edgar Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Fordtran Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Alarm-Business on E Main St, Yorktown. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

A greener Cuero

A greener Cuero

Community members gathered to plant 76 trees at the Ag Friar Complex on March 1. Mac Martin,the Community Forestry Program Lead,conducted a tree planting demonstration. Heplacedthetreeonitssideandcarefullyremovedthebucket.Avoidyanking the tree out. Various species of oak trees were also available for free for take home. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT BRIEFS

B RIEFS Welcome Eva’ney Ann Quilpas Born January 15, 2025 7lbs 2oz & 19 ½ inches long to Alexis Rosales & Saul Quilpas at the Cuero Regional Hospital Jars of Love Peanut butter is one of the most requested items by food pantries due to its nutritional value, long shelf life, and affordability. Through March 25, a Jars of Love peanut butter donation barrel is located at The Cuero Record, 119 E. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs has been accepted into a 10-week FBI National Academy course, taking place from March 24 to June 5. Sheriff Carl Bowen said FBI agents recognized Hobbs' potential during a local training session. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

DeWitt investigator picked for FBI training

Ele Chew, reporter DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen announced at the Commissioner’s Court that Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs has been accepted into a prestigious, 10-week course at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, running from March 24 to June 5. This program is considered one of the premier law enforcement training courses in the world, and participation is by invitation only, with a class size of 265 members, including international students. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

A ‘Simply Epic’ Season for the Lady Gobblers

A ‘Simply Epic’ Season for the Lady Gobblers

Just in time for celebrating Women’s History Month, the 2025 Lady Gobbler basketball team made their first appearance at the UIL Class 4A Division II State Championship on February 28. See the story on on Page 16 (Photo by Mike Cantu) 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Lady Gobblers make First state appearance

Lady Gobblers make First state appearance

The excitement of a state championship brings together communities, fans, and athletes all eager to support their team’s moment under the big lights. For the Cuero Lady Gobblers, their first appearance in the UIL Class 4A Division II State Championship basketball game was a historical occasion, representing the hard work, dedication, and resilience that epitomized their season. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Engineering skills learned in AgMec classes

Ele Chew, reporter Landon Duckett, an Agricultural Mechanic (AgMec) student at Cuero High School, will showcase the flatbed he built from scratch at the 2025 Cuero Livestock Show. “I drive a Chevy Duramax truck and I wanted to put a flatbed on it to make it easier to pull trailers. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Electronic brand registry proposed in senate

AUSTIN – Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association executive director of law enforcement, brand and inspection services Scott Williamson testi_ed before the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs on February 24. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Photo by Peggy Savage Mardi Gras ATV Parade kicked off the 1st annual Mardi Gras in Yorktown

Yorktown celebrated its inaugural Mardi Gras

On March 1, Yorktown came alive with vibrant colors and lively celebrations as it hosted its inaugural Mardi Gras, hosted by Dwayne and Susan Belaire of D’zo Mercantile. The festivities kicked off with an exhilarating Mardi Gras ATV Parade at 10 a.m., where splendidly decorated vehicles paraded through the streets, _lling the air with excitement and anticipation. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

RWOYA March speakers: Lavaca County law enforcement

RWOYA March speakers: Lavaca County law enforcement

The Republican Women of the Yoakum Area (RWOYA) announced their keynote speakers for their next meeting/ luncheon, on Wednesday, March 12, as Lavaca County Sheriff Steven Greenwell and Lavaca County Attorney James Reeves. The speakers will share information on the status of law enforcement and the justice system situation in Lavaca County. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

LWV to honor 8 area women

LWV to honor 8 area women

The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will celebrate Women's History Month by honoring exceptional local women at its third annual Women Making History event, which will take place on Sunday, March 9, at 3:00 p.m. at Historic Casino Hall, 254 N. Jefferson Street, La Grange. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Have you ever thought about how many people you place your trust in and not have a clue who they are? Have you ever stopped to think about material items you put your faith in and do not know how safe they are? Most of us do this every day. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

New History

Celebrating the completion of a year-long project, DeWitt County Historical Commission members are shown with some of the 175th Anniversary supporters in front of the sponsor’s plaque. Commission Chairman Peggy Ledbetter, center, holds the new book ‘History of DeWitt County - 1899.’ The German language book was translated and published by the Commission and will be revealed at a reception set for Sunday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the English-German School, 205 North Terrell, on the Chisholm Trail Museum grounds. Shown are, from left, sponsor Richard Borchard, book chairman Mary Gayle Brindley, sponsor Bill Crain, Peggy Ledbetter, sponsor Dee Sager, sponsor Betty Burda. The sponsor’s plaque is located next the Commission’s of_ces in the County Annex (Weber Bldg.) 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Educators and students gather for a group shot at the grand opening of Westhoff ISD’s new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Center. (Contributed Photo)

STEM Center opens at Westhoff Elementary

03/04/2025 02:05 PM

Bryce Allman, Miss San Antonio Teen USA

Yorktown senior crowned Miss San Antonio Teen USA

03/04/2025 01:10 PM

Cuero Livestock Show President Greg Gossett cuts the ribbon to officially open the 2025 event running through March 7 at the Ag Friar Center. (Photo by Toby Fournet)

76th Annual Cuero Livestock Show Opens

03/01/2025 09:06 PM

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