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Christmas in July Lifeway Church Pop-Up Vacation Bible Schools, 5:30-8 p.m. each evening: Wednesday, July 10 - Daule Park; Thursday, July 11 Alexander Park; Friday, July 12 - Cuero City Park. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

A four-wheeler train cruises past the Lifeflight helicopter at Saturday’s 2nd Annual Touch -A-Truck at the Cuero VFW, sponsored by the Friends of DeWitt County Children. (Staff photos)

Families flock to Touch-a-Truck 2

Almost 200 more people attended the Second Annual Touch-a-Truck on Saturday than the first year’s attendance of 380. Event sponsor Friends of DeWitt County Children started the Toucha- Truck at the Cuero VFW as an activity for kids and families to do together when school is out and receive a free meal as well. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

Reentering the workforce can be a challenge for individuals who have been incarcerated. Time away from the labor market and a criminal record can be barriers to employment. Meanwhile, many employers are facing labor shortages, exacerbated by the tremendous economic growth Texas is experiencing. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Heatstroke can be a life-threatening and rapid illness. Keeping well hydrated is one way to help avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. (Adobe Stock)

Know the symptoms of heat illness

As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heat-related illness. To help reduce this risk, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts offer tips on how to keep your cool and stay safe in the heat. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its regular meeting on Friday July 12 at 11 am at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Seventeen teams entered the four-man scramble Men’s Health Golf Tournament 2024 on June 29 at the Cuero Municipal Golf Course. The 1st place team of Ryan Kainer, Russell Goebel, Dustin Ohrt, and Dr. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

This song written by Country Music Star Sarah Darling has to be one of the favorites for Christians. I know that it is one of mine and I love to hear it sung by Darling and Guy Penrod. It is truly inspirational and a real comfort to someone who has lost a loved one. It speaks about losing someone from this earthly life as we know it and going home to be with Jesus. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

The Yorktown City Council meets in City Hall on June 24: (L-R) Mike Rippamonti, Crystal Hurta, Michele Warwas, Mayor Bill Baker, Megan Thomas, Connie Hall and Dickey Rodriguez. A number of subjects were discussed, including a $5,000 a month dip in sales taxes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Out with old, in with new

While the city is turning junk into bucks with its new GovDeals account, its purchase of a Kubota excavator will pay dividends in proper repairs for years to come, according to Mayor Bill Baker. Throughout the regular meeting of the Yorktown City Council on June 24, references were made to the ways a new excavator will benefit the city. 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

Friends of DeWitt County Children’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cuero VFW, 934 U.S. Highway 183 N. Explore, touch and climb on all kinds of vehicles (Horn-free 10-10:30 a.m.). 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

Puppeteers, from top, Micah Afflerbach, Anna Noel with “Gruffy” and Ellie Noel prepare to start a show for the “Bible Alive” camp at First Baptist Church in Yorktown. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Camp brings Bible Alive for youth

The puppet team is ready and so are the teachers, crafts and snacks. The fourth year of “Bible Alive” at First Baptist Church of Yorktown will launch on July 8, focusing this year on Moses. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Constable Crash

Constable Crash

DeWitt County Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was involved in a crash on IH-10 in Colorado County on Wednesday, June 12 at 4:15 a.m., according to a crash report filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. Phelps was listed as the driver, but no other vehicle was noted. Attempts to contact Constable Phelps were not answered. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Nordheim’s Broadway Bar &Grill in happier times offered live music, food and games in addition to adult beverages. The community favorite was closed by the state on June 13. (Contributed Photo)

Nordheim misses its gathering spot

The traditional Fourth of July gathering of Nordheimians at the Broadway Bar & Grill is displaced this year due to the restaurant’s abrupt closure. The community will gather at the Jubilee Park, but it’s not the same. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Cuero Municipal Park Family Event: 4-8 p.m. Free Pool & Splash Pad; 6 p.m. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

After the Rally for Ruby on Saturday, the Miss Cuero Court welcomed the newest Ruby Begonia as Cuero’s champion for this year’s Turkey Trot. (L-R) Jaslyn Pena, Bailey Woods, Sherry Oakes, Leslie Voelkel (holding “Ruby”), Miss Cuero Emily Woods, Keely Bryan and Maria Gonzales. In front is J...

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Located at 2109 Esplanade, SNYPD Thrift Avenue gives vouchers to pet owners for spaying or neutering cats or dogs throughout the county. On June 27, the nonprofit thrift store celebrated its grand reopening. (Staff Photo)

New SNYPD location offers savings for good cause

Celebrating their grand reopening since moving, the SNYPD Thrift Avenue store now has plenty of room for rack after rack of affordable used clothing, which funds the nonprofit’s vouchers for pet owners to spay or neuter their fur babies. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

SNYPD Grand Opening

SNYPD Grand Opening

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Westhoff group distributes 4th of July bags to homebound

Westhoff group distributes 4th of July bags to homebound

The Westhoff American Legion Post 369, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion met on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at St John Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Items discussed included future Legion hall rentals, future meeting dates, and historical information. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

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