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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Investigator picked for FBI training

03/01/2025 06:32 PM

DeWitt Briefs

a.m.-10 p.m.; Live Entertainment, Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever, 7 p.m.- midnight. Contact boudinking@yahoo. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Study looks at spread of disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

Study looks at spread of disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwideandthecauseof outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers – is a prime example of mixed species disease. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Cuero VFD donation

Cuero VFD donation

Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 2 in Cuero donated $450 to the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). Pictured from Back L-R: Firefighter Michael Renteria, Lt. Firefighter Josh Schuenenmann, VF Matt Leal, Cpt. Firefighter Clint Morris; Front L-R HP Vice President John Garoni, 3rd Assistant Chief VF Mark Baros, Chief VF Craig Oakes, HP Treasurer Cathy Hurta, and HP President Ronnie Dietz. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Pictured (L-R) are Katie Mitchell, Admissions Director; Kelle Clark, CJHS Art Teacher; Gloria Hernandez, Admissions Coordinator. The residents seated from left to right are Loraine Gonzales and Kristine Rush. The nursing home facility's name is Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. (Pho...

Cuero Junior High loves Cuero Nursing and Rehab

The Cuero Junior High students created personalized nameplates for residents oftheCueroNursing and Rehabilitation Center. Below is a “Valentine’s Day” note from Ms. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 80 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 February 14, 2025 Demetrias Rene Flores, 30, of Yoakum, Obstruction or Retaliation, Bond of $10,000,Yoakum PD David Pernell Curtis, 58, of Shiner, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $2,000,Yoakum PD Fredrick D.Green,26,of SanAntonio, Motion to Revoke Probation/Burglary of Habitation,No Bond,DCSO Michael Anthony Gonzales, 20, of Bloomington, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO February 15, 2025 Nicholas Lee Earp, 46, of Cuero, Abandon/Endanger Child Imminent Danger Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, Possession Marijuana<= 5lbs>4oz, Bond of $10,000, Aggravated Assault Against Public Servant, Bond of $75,000, Cuero PD February 16, 2025 Norma Alice Perez, 56, of Yorktown, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD February 17, 2025 Justin Eric Rinehart, 32, of Victoria, Ran Red Light, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Jason Allen Houde Jr., 28, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ Improper Bicycle Equipment, Fine of $321.80, Cuero PD February 18, 2025 Devon Russell Janak, 29, of El Campo, Attempting Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 1G < 4G (Matagorda Co), No Bond, Evading Arrest/Detention With Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense, Bond of $4,000, Driving While License Invalid With Previous Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD February 19, 2025 Crystal Diane Chandler, 35, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Roger Gonzales, 53, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $500, Capias Pro Fine/Expired Driver’s License, Bond of $500, Capias Pro Fine/ Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $500, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $500, DCSO Landon Dale Castillo, 26, of Cuero, Violation Bond/Protective Order (Brazoria Co), Bond of $15,000, DCSO February 20, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

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