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Nixon Livestock Commission

Nixon Livestock Commission

Sale Date: Jan. 6, 2025 Cattle: 1075 Cows: 139 Bulls: 21 Sellers: 213 Buyers: 44 Steers 200-300 lb 320.00-330.00- 400.00 300-400 lb 351.00-361.00- 435.00 400-500 lb 299.00-309.00- 380.00 500-600 lb 265.00-275.00- 325.00 600-700 lb 243.00-253.00- 278.00 700-800 lb 228.00-238.00- 258.00 Heifers 200-300 lb 300.00-310.00- 405.00 300-400 lb 296.00-306.00- 390.00 400-500 lb 273.00-283.00- 365.00 500-600 lb 246.00-256.00- 360.00 600-700 lb 227.00-237.00- 258.00 700-800 lb 207.00-217.00- 243.00 Slaughter Cows: 82.00 -134.00 Slaughter Bulls: 95.00 - 154.00 Stocker Cows: none to test the market Pairs: 1 pair - 2600.00. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 6 01-03-2025 Animal Case on Plasczyk Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Scam on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Suicide Threats - on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Disturbance on E 5th St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on Main St, Yorktown Disturbance – Family on E 9th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E 5th St, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Dlugosch-Boldt Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Rainbow Rd, Cuero 01-04-2025 Abandoned Vehicle on FM 766, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Schorre Pieper Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on N Hwy 183, Cuero Animal Carcass on FM 236, Cuero Suspicious Person on Christian Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Old Cuero Rd, Yoakum Assist Citizen on Goehring Rd, Yorktown Criminal Trespass Notice on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum Road Hazard on N Hwy 183, Cuero Accident – Deer on N Hwy 183, Cuero Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero 01-05-2025 Suspicious Person on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Accident on N Hwy 183, Yoakum Livestock – Loose on Fordtran Rd, Thomaston Suspicious Activity on S Hwy 183, Meyersville Assault Physical on Tulley Rd, Cuero Accident on W 6th St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on Hwy 77A, Yoakum 01-06-2025 Accident on Buenger Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Check Welfare on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Fire Investigation on Seidel Rd, Yorktown Check Welfare on Old Clinton Rd, Cuero Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown 01-07-2025 Animal Case on S River Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on Hwy 111 W, Yoakum Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 77A, Cuero Abandoned Property on River Rd, Cuero Animal Loose on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Trespassing on N West, Yorktown Check Welfare on Woods Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on S Church, Yorktown Theft-Vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Assisted DPS w/Accident on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside 01-08-2025 Vehicle Fire on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Lawrence St, Yoakum Abandoned Vehicle on York St, Yorktown Death on Hwy 72 W, Cuero 01-09-2025 Assisted CPD w/Check Area on Grant St, Cuero Suspicious Activity on S Riedel St, Yorktown 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Visiting Angels elder care ready to help seniors

Visiting Angels elder care ready to help seniors

In December of 2024, new management of Visiting Angels officially took over serving the counties of DeWitt, Lavaca and Victoria. A national franchise, Visiting Angels has locations across the United States owned and operated locally that provide inhome elder care services. Visiting Angels can assist with bathing, dressing, walking, medication reminders, errands and shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation, friendly companionship. The company serves those aged 18 and older, including disabled adults, veterans and senior citizens, in the comfort of their own home no matter where home is. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Brian Cromeens, the new 24th Judicial District Attorney, takes the oath of office on January 1 accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and daughter Libby. District Judge Stephen Williams administered the oath. STAFF PHOTO

Fresh start: new DA office opens with clean slate

A new era of law enforcement in DeWitt, Goliad and Refugio counties began January 1 with the oath of office sworn by Brian Cromeens, the next 24th Judicial District Attorney. Supporters filled the upstairs courtroom of the DeWitt County Courthouse to witness the oath, which was administered by District Judge Stephen Williams. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

VN Top Graduates photo: Pictured (L-R) are Victoria College President Dr. Jennifer Kent; Abigail Perez and Dakota Ratjen, the 2024 Vocational Nursing Program graduates with the highest GPA; and Dean of Allied Health Darla Strother. Ratjen is from Yorktown. PHOTO BY VICTORIA COLLEGE

Nursing students graduate from Victoria College

Fifty-four nursing students completed the intense studies of the Victoria College Vocational Nursing Program to graduate on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. Three of the new nurses, Cayla Green, Dakota Ratjen and Emily Jones hail from Yorktown. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-13 12-27-2024 Loose Livestock Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Death Bootlegger LN, Yoakum Loose Livestock Hwy 87 S, Cuero Road Hazard Simecek RD, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Abandoned Vehicle on 6th St, Nordheim Assist Other Agency on N West St, Yorktown Theft on Golly Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hahn Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Stratton Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Vehicle on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorkwon Fire-Tank on Dworaczyk Rd, Yorktown Assault Physical on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 12-28-2024 Check Welfare on Bubba Palmer Rd, Cuero Check Welfare on S Riedel St, Yorktown Disturbance on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Scam on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Suspicious Person on Hwy 77A, Cuero Utilities-Gas on N West St, Yorktown Assault Physical on S Nau St, Yorktown 12-29-2024 Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Assist CPD w/Disturbance on N Valley St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Criminal Mischief on W 4th St, Nordheim Disturbance on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 3010, Yoakum Disturbance on N West, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Harassment on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum 12-30-2024 Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Suspicious activity on E 6th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Check welfare on W Main St, Yorktown Burglary residence on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Road hazard on Joe Pokluda Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on Garfield Rd, Cuero Suspicious activity on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Assisted CPD w/Accident on E Broadway, Cuero 12-31-2024 Theft Property on N Terrell St, Cuero Theft-property on E 8th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property damage on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 953, Cuero 01-01-2025 Shots Fired Fish Pond Living, Cuero Warrant Service, At Karnes Co Line Disturbance-Family on Hwy FM 236 Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Mertins St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Fordtran Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero Assault Physical on W 2nd St, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on River Rd, Cuero Disturbance on Hwy 77A, Cuero 01-02-2025 Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Main, Yorktown Assault Physical on W 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Northwood Dr, Cuero Assist Other Agency on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Person on S Mertins St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on FM 1447, Cuero 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 70 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 December 27, 2024 Jovanna Kaynn Jezzet Johnson, 20, of Yoakum, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Burglary Habitation Intend to Commit Other Felony, Bond of $50,000, Resist Arrest/ Transport, Bond of $4,000, Criminal Mischief>=$ 100=$100=$100 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

‘No one gets angry and we all are happy beyond belief’

‘No one gets angry and we all are happy beyond belief’

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings we have received and for all the friends we have met that keep us aware of Your Amazing Grace. We ask that, with all the things we are grateful for, we want to be able to share and help those around us as we try to follow Your teachings. We ask in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Do these for more prosperous, peaceful New Year

Do these for more prosperous, peaceful New Year

After the overindulgence of the holidays, many commit to New Year’s resolutions such as exercising more, eating healthier, or drinking less alcohol. While these goals are fantastic for personal health, what about your financial health? 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

No one was injured in the fire at 512 E. Reuss St. on December 27. The fire is currently under investigation. Officials encourage households to prepare for emergencies by having an essential Go Bag prepared. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Officials: Prepare Go Bag prior to emergencies

DeWitt County Emergency Coordinator Billy Jordan reported on the family affected by the December 27th fire at 512 E. Reuss St. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DeWitt Briefs

The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. All substitutes must attend this training. New applicants need to bring a copy of their social security card, driver’s license, and transcript or diploma to the training as well. Applicants that have not completed an application with Cuero ISD, need to go to www. cueroisd.org. Contacts: Jessica Hernandez at 361-2751914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

A Walk in Wonderland

A Walk in Wonderland

Many families took part in the 'Night of Lights' on Thursday, January 2nd, at Cuero Christmas Park. Sponsored by Cuero Regional Hospital, Christmas in the Park, and Be Fit Cuero Wellness Center, the event concluded with a delightful walk through beautiful lights, set against pleasant weather and filled with good cheer. A large crowd of hundred attendees gathered with family and friends to enjoy hot chocolate as they bid farewell to 2024. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening, Wayne Wolf & wife, Sonja Wolf, & son & daughter inlaw, Kevin & Rebecca Wolf. (Contributed Photo)

Wolf named Texas Farm Bureau Pioneer

(ROUND ROCK, Texas) DeWitt County farmer and rancher Albert Wayne Wolf received the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Pioneer Award at the organization’s annual meeting in Round Rock. “Wayne was truly a pioneer in Farm Bureau, and we are proud to recognize him with this award,” DeWitt County Farm Bureau President Joseph Warwas said. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Lord gives everyone a spiritual gift. We are told in 1 Peter 4:10; “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” It doesn’t matter who we are, what we have done in our life, when we come to Christ and accept His abundant grace, He opens to us our spiritual gift or gifts that He has given us. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Registration in progress for Little League

Registration in progress for Little League

The Cuero Little League online registration is currently open for players ages 4-16, in the baseball and softball divisions. Tee Ball is currently coed and is listed under the baseball division. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Burn Ban Lifted

Burn Ban Lifted

The DeWitt County Burn Ban expired on January 2nd, according to the DeWitt County Office of Emergency Management and Floodplain Administration & Cuero Volunteer Fire Department. You are now able to burn outside responsibly. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Local students make Fall 2024 Dean's List

Local students make Fall 2024 Dean's List

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

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