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CISD instructor Laura Notaro, right, checks in on students cooking traditional Mexican cuisine. Notaro’s classes allow students to certify as food handlers as well as food service managers. (Contributed Photos)

CISD Education Foundation Grants help students certify for jobs

The Cuero ISD Education Foundation Grant Program continues to make a significant impact on students, teachers, and the community. A standout example is Cuero High School instructor Laura Notaro’s “Cruisin’ with My Foodies” program. Awarded the grant for two consecutive years, Notaro has been imparting essential culinary skills to her students. Through hands-on experiences, Mrs. Notaro has been teaching them the intricacies of meal preparation, the importance of kitchen hygiene and the art of creative cooking. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

Man arrested for theft of DeWitt cow-calf pairs

Man arrested for theft of DeWitt cow-calf pairs

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Fields arrested Joshua Webb for the theft of two cowcalf pairs. Webb was charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony, and possession of a controlled substance. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

4 precincts asked to approve ‘golden pennies’

4 precincts asked to approve ‘golden pennies’

Editor’s Note: This article ran in the October 16 edition, but since this is the only local election choice, we hope it may reach the affected voters. The Yoakum Independent School District is having a Voter Approved Tax Revenue Election (VATRE) election, which will appear on the November ballot of DeWitt County voting precincts 201, 202, 203 & 204. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

Library receives $10,000 grant from Hancher Foundation

Library receives $10,000 grant from Hancher Foundation

and entertain our community a wider variety of reading materials. 'We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Hancher Foundation for their incredible support,' said Katelynn Meitzen, Librarian of the Cuero Municipal Library. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

66th Western Days

66th Western Days

A rider clings on to his sheep for all he’s worth in Saturday’s Mutton Bustin competition. Hundreds of spectators waved at hometown and area floats, such as the Miss Yorktown Court, before heading down to the festivities at the fairgrounds. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court

The 2024 Yorktown High School Homecoming Court includes (L-R) Serenity Rodriguez, Junior Duchess; Braleigh Dodds, Senior Queen Nominee; Laynie Boyd, Senior Homecoming Queen; Madalyn Rowlands, Senior Queen Nominee; Taylor Gips, Freshman Duchess; Alondra Davila, Sophomore Duchess. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Fencing issue arises at YISD board

Fencing issue arises at YISD board

In a special meeting on October 14, the Yorktown ISD school board heard a grievance in closed session from a school counselor. After the closed meeting the board voted to deny the grievance and sent it back to the campus for resolution. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

In the parade, lifelong Yorktown resident Caroline Blaine, 100, waved to everyone in celebration of her centennial year and a special 2024 Western Days. STAFF PHOTOS

YORKTOWN WESTERN DAYS

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Arrest Report Week of 10-11-2024 TO 10-17-2024

Arrest Report Week of 10-11-2024 TO 10-17-2024

Jail Average Daily Count – 90 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 24 Oct 11, 2024 Rosie Ann Garcia, 36, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $30,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $30,000, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Capias Pro/No Texas Driver’s License, Fine of $293.80, Capias Pro Fine/Speeding 11 to 15 Over Limit, Fine of $384.80, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $570.70, No Driver’s License, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Yoakum PD Thomas Scott Doelle, 62, of Victoria, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member (Victoria Co), Bond of $20,000, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear (Victoria Co), Bond of $20,000, Fail to Identify Giving False Information, Bond of $2,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Oct 12, 2024 Michael Edward Carniero, 60, of Victoria, Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Ollie Dean McCalip, 61, of Yorktown, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $2,000, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Oct 13, 2024 Shayne Jacob Parr, 25, of Meyersville, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, TPWD Isaiah Ramirez, 18, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Haley Renae Weise, 29, of Cuero, Speeding 10% or over, Bond of $500, Driving While License Suspended/Invalid, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $2,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $4,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Theft Property>=$ 100<$750 (Tom Green Co.), Bond of $1,000 , Fail to ID Fugitive Intent Give False Information (Tom Green Co.), Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Oct 14, 2024 Sierra April McBride, 34, of Pottsboro, Motion to Adjudicate/Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,500, Bond Forfeiture/Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $20,000, Bond Forfeiture/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $20,000, Motion to Adjudicate / Manufacture / Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Jonathan Wayne Cox, 34, of Brookshire, Littering, Fine of $217, Bail Jumping/Failed to Appear, Fine of $372, Cuero PD Oct 15, 2024 Rebecca Lynn Johnson, 26, of Halletsville, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD Oct 16, 2024 Cassie Lynn Mraz, 23, of Yoakum, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD Harley Davis Sanderson, 32, of Austin, Motion to Revoke/ Forgery Government/National Money/Security, Bond of $35,000, DCSO Oct 17, 2024 Maria DeJesus Garza, 41, of Cuero, Theft Property>=$ 100<$750 (Lavaca Co), No Bond, Cuero PD. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Activity Report Week of 10-11-2024 TO 10-17-2024

Activity Report Week of 10-11-2024 TO 10-17-2024

ACCIDENTS- 4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 11 10-11-2024 Disturbance-Loud Music on FM 3157, Meyersville Animal Case on Pargmann Rd, Yoakum Property – Damage on W Hwy 72, Cuero Assisted DPS with Accident on FM 952, Yorktown Loose – Livestock on Callahan Rd, Yorktown Animal Bite on E 4th St, Yorktown 10-12-2024 Assist Motorist on FM 766, Cuero Loose – Livestock on S Hwy 119, Yorktown Civil on N Hoppe St, Yorktown Accident – Fatality on FM 884, Yorktown Accident on FM 1447, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Hwy 72, Yorktown 10-13-2024 Disturbance on W 9th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Tulley Rd, Cuero Animal Case on Plum St, Nordheim Burglary Residence on E 7th St, Yorktown Burglary Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Fire – Grass on York St, Yorktown Criminal Mischief on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 766, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Meyer Rd, Westhoff Check Welfare on Hwy 87S, Cuero 10-14-2024 Assisted CPD w/ Disturbance on N Esplanade Theft-Property on Yoakum St, Yoakum Check Welfare on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Assisted Ykt FD w/Fire-Grass on FM 884, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on FM 237, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 72E, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 3157, Meyersville 10-15-2024 Loose Livestock on S River Rd, Cuero Animal Injured on Slickfield Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on Mylius Ln, Yoakum Assault Physical on Kraege St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 77A, Cuero Fire-Smoke on Broadway, Nordheim Civil Standby on Gaebler St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hickey Rd, Yoakum 10-16-2024 Loose Livestock on FM 236, Cuero Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Fire-Investigation on Flato Ave, Westhoff Reckless Driver on Hwy 72, Yorktown Assist Citizen on 5th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Five Mile Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on Cattleguard Rd, Yoakum 10-17-2024 Suspicious Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Accident-Deer on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Fire-Smoke on W 7th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Chestnut St, Nordheim Loose Livestock on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero Check Welfare on FM 237, Yorktown Animal Bite on W Main St, Yorktown Disturbance on Braunig St, Yorktown 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

DeWitt Briefs

The Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department is having a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-6 p.m. at 106 Center, Thomaston, Tx. For more information contact Alan Whitehead at woodlandestates11@ gmail.com. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

The new location of Norma’s House at 1105 N. Hunt Street has become a point of contention with surrounding neighbors.

Residents object to child advocacy center at Hunt location

During the October Cuero Council meeting, a heated discussion occurred regarding a permit for Norma’s House, a children's advocacy center, located at 1105 N. Hunt. Executive Director Deane Novosad requested approval for the facility to operate in a residential zone, 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

An area for people to use for fall photos has been set up on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, adjacent to the Chapel without Walls. In years past the church has had a pumpkin patch, but this year it offers a fall photo scene. (Contributed Photo)

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The stop sign at Bootlegger Lane and TX 111 Intersection prevents collision. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Stealing stop signs can lead to tragic results

A rash of stolen stop signs were reported by Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek during a discussion of the closure of FM 682 at the regular meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioner Court. When stop signs are missing, vehicles can head into oncoming traffic, leading to devastating consequences. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

City approves weatherization assistance

City approves weatherization assistance

The Cuero City Council recognized Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, in its October meeting with a proclamation encouraging residents to support a drug-free environment by wearing red ribbons. The mayor also encouraged residents to participate in the Fall Cleanup this week through Saturday, by bringing metal, batteries, used motor oil and furniture to 1315 E Broadway. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Lizzie Rosson, PAOC volunteer, holds two “ready to hire” pups. (Contributed Photo)

URGENT request for dozens of adoption POSITIONS

WANTED: good natured, animal loving people with room in their hearts and homes for a new family pet QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED TO APPLY: Just visit your local shelter and check out the amazing selection of homeless fur babies INTERVIEW SOME AMAZING PETS: Every shelter pet is a unique breed - they show love, companionship, instant friendship and come in all sizes, colors and personalities SO: What are you waiting for? You need a pet, our pets need a human to bond with, and the shelter selection of vetted pets is at an all time high PET ADOPTIONS OF CUERO can help everyone fill that 'OPEN' position in your family. Come check out the October 'adoption specials.' There are more than 20 dogs and 20 cats to choose from. This special group offers a vetted dog or cat for a $50 adoption donation. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Museum director praised for community service

Museum director praised for community service

After 43 years of faithfully serving her community, Sharon Weber is retiring from her recent position as the Executive Director of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum (CTHM). Sharon was born in San Angelo, Texas and raised as a “city girl' in San Antonio. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

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