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DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 6 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 9 03-28-2025 Accident on FM 1447, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Road Hazard on N Hwy 87, Westhoff Assist Citizen on Mehnert St, Yorktown Scam on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 183, Meyersville Suspicious Vehicle on FM 766, Cuero Burglary Residence on Gaebler, Yorktown Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Road Hazard on N Hwy 87, Cuero 03-29-2025 Suspicious Activity on Hell’s Gate RD, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Security on Lynch Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on FM 951, Yoakum Escort – Funeral on N Gonzales St, Cuero Assist Citizen on Westview Dr, Yorktown Accident – Deer on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on FM 952, Nordheim Fire Investigation on Five Mile RD, Cuero 03-30-2025 Suspicious Person on FM 236, Cuero Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 N, Hochheim Loose Livestock on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Fire on Edgar-Leesville Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 03-31-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on VFW Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 8th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Animal Case on N Ladner St, Yorktown Theft on Zorn Rd, Yorktown Animal Carcass on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Zorn Rd, Yorktown 04-01-2025 Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 N, Yoakum Check Welfare on W Church St, Cuero Disturbance on W Main, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Crestview Dr, Cuero Property Damage on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on Wood Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Westview Dr, Yorktown Pursuit on Westview Dr, Yorktown 04-02-2025 Property – Damage on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Tamm Rd, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77A, Cuero Accident on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Theft on Mueller Lang Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on Broadway, Nordheim Animal Bite N Esplanade St, Cuero Assist other Agency on Hwy 72, Nordheim 04-03-2025 Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero Death on FM 238, Westhoff Suspicious Vehicle on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Accident on Steen Rd, Hochheim Reckless Driver on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Fraud on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Theft – Property on Gaebler St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Fire Brush on FM 1447, Cuero Trespassing on TurkeyBottom Rd, Yoakum Check Welfare on FM 966, Yoakum. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 MARCH 28, 2025 Daniel D. Sweat, 18, of Yoakum, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm, Bond of $10,000, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest Detention with Previous Conviction, Bond of $5,000, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD Rudolph Jaso, 77, of Cuero, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $578.30, DCSO Xavier Perez, 32, of Yoakum, Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $20,000, DPS Erica Lee Montelongo, 46, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Obstruction or Retaliation, No Bond, DCSO Landon Dale Castillo, 26, of Cuero, Violation Bond/ Protective Order (Pearland Police), Bond of $25,000, DCSO Torvas Johntay Williams, 45, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Criminal Mischief, Bond of $346, Capias Pro Fine/ Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $341, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD MARCH 29, 2025 No Arrests on this date MARCH 30, 2025 No Arrests on this date MARCH 31, 2025 Juanita Saldana, 40, of Cuero, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Expired Operator’s License, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Alexander Rollin Crapnell, 35, of Victoria, Violation Probation/ Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon (Victoria Co.), No Bond, DCSO Daniel D. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Yorktown High School Culinary Arts students and Center Point High School (CPHS) Culinary Arts students join together for a picture at the newly established CPHS commercial kitchen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Culinary students experience flavorful learning opportunity

Yorktown High School students from the Introduction to Culinary Arts class recently embarked on a delicious educational journey, visiting the newly established commercial kitchen at Center Point High School (CPHS). The visit provided an immersive experience in a stateof- the-art culinary setting, offering valuable insights into a fellow rural 2A school’s thriving culinary program. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

White Top Mo-tel, located at 436 East Main Street, is scheduled for demolition in the near future at a substantial cost. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

City continues spring cleanup of properties

City Council approved the demolition of buildings on four more properties at its regular March 31 meeting. In discussion on ongoing cleanup, properties such as the White Top Mo-tel demolition are going to cost taxpayers to clear. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

The 2025 Yorktown Chamber of Commerce leadership includes, from left, Brylee Clayton, Executive Director Katie Newman, Vice President Chad Buesing, President Sylvia Hernandez, Secretary Tiffany Lemke, Director Mandy Hahn, Director Nelda Sertuche, and Director Amy Lamprecht. PHOTO BY ELE CH...

Chamber doubles down on socials, scholarships

Annual banquet honors businesses, volunteers At the annual Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 28, community leaders gathered for a meal at the Community Hall, taking note of business anniversaries and awards as usual. But the “wow” of the night came with the announcement that this year’s scholarship fundraising had doubled. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Veteran Bobby Schley, of DeWitt County, was honored with a quilt as a part of the Quilt of Valor Program at a livestock show in Canton, TX on Saturday, March 15. Schley, with his wife of 53 years, Bonnie, was presented with the quilt at the opening of the Metch Memorial Livestock Show. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

County proclaims burn ban, facilitates emergency services

County proclaims burn ban, facilitates emergency services

In addition to the highlights at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court regular meeting in March of the retirement of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Peggy Mayer and the Child Abuse Awareness proclamation, a 90-day burn ban as well as a number of other decisions were taken. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Keep Cuero Beautiful receives highest honor for community improvement efforts

Keep Cuero Beautiful receives highest honor for community improvement efforts

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability and community improvement, has recognized Cuero as a Gold Star Affiliate— its highest honor for community affiliates. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Hegar named Chancellor of Texas A&M University

Hegar named Chancellor of Texas A&M University

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION —Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents have entrusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the greatest university systems in the nation,” Hegar said. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Mayor recounts March events, suggestions from youngsters

Mayor recounts March events, suggestions from youngsters

Hello All, Next month will make one year since I was sworn in as Mayor of Cuero. What a year it’s been! I look forward to my second full year in the service of our beautiful community and the citizens of Cuero. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow By Gary Andrews [email protected] I remember a time in the 1970’s when I heard my wife and her sister sing a song called “Because He Lives” in our small, country church. With the melodious alto voice of my wife and the strong soprano voice of her sister the song radiated throughout the congregation with tremendous harmony. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Adeline

Welcome Adeline Burn Ban in Effect The DeWitt County Commissioners have issued an outdoor burn ban in effect through June 22. See the DeWitt County website (https:// www.co.dewitt.tx.us/) for information on prohibited actions, enforcement and exceptions. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Dr. James Kearney discusses the history of German immigrants in Texas at Kaffeeklatsche on March 23. The gathering celebrated the release of the book he translated from German for the DeWitt County Historical Commission. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Translator regales audience with German immigrant stories

The Kaffeeklatsche—a charming German term that evokes the warmth of social gatherings over coffee and conversation— provided the perfect backdrop for the highly anticipated release of “History of De-Witt County 1899,” a book originally written in German by immigrant C.H. Waltersdorf. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Cherished family photos, wedding dresses, and invaluable heirloom jewelry are now lost beneath the smoldering ruins of the Hill residence, which was destroyed by _re on March 23rd. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Hill family home devastated by fire

Dr. David Hill and his wife, Janie, achieved their dream of living in the country many years ago when they settled in Cuero with their three children: Dana, Ryan, and Corey. But on March 23, around 11:30 p.m., Janie let the dogs out and spotted a fire. Soon, they were rushing into the night, fleeing their home barefoot and disoriented. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Judge Peggy Mayer

PCT 1 JP Peggy Mayer retires

Virginia S. Gilstrap, reporter/ managing editor Longtime Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Peggy Mayer turned in a letter of retirement to the DeWitt County Commissioners Court last week, effective Friday, March 28. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Sale Date: March 17, 2025 Cattle: 1,38 Cows: 296 Bulls: 23 Sellers: 221 Buyers: 50 Steers 200-300 lb 390.00-400.00-500.00 300-400 lb 398.00-408.00-490.00 400-500 lb 355.00-365.00-445.00 500-600 lb 317.00-327.00-415.00 600-700 lb 285.00-295.00-355.00 700-800 lb 260.00-270.00-280.00 Heifers 200-300 lb 355.00-365.00-490.00 300-400 lb 360.00-370.00-420.00 400-500 lb 327.00-337.00-405.00 500-600 lb 282.00-292.00-355.00 600-700 lb 259.00-269.00-335.00 700-800 lb 238.00-348.00-268.00 Slaughter Cows: 96.00 -143.00 Slaughter Bulls: 103.00 - 170.00 Stocker Cows: 900.00-2140.00 Pairs: 1425.00 - 2750.00. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Cuero Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Market

Number of Head: 507 There were 111 cows and 10 bulls. The packer cow and bull market were once again steady with last week’s prices. With a shortened supply due to the wonderful rainfall, the calf market was outstanding once again this week. Some of the highs weren’t as high as last week but most of all the averages finished $5-$20 higher than last week on limited numbers. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

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