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The grand opening of the old Home State Bank building in Westhoff, renovated by the late Deborah Boros, is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon to 7 p.m. at 15 Houston Avenue. Now the home of BrandX Land & Ranch as well as Bar-Hil Ranches, a come-and-go reception will showcase the indelible style of Deborah. Refreshments will be offered as well as hourly “swag” drawings for those who “like” BrandX on Facebook. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Ronnie Zorn’s dog bites almost three months after his June 9 attack. (Contributed photo)

Elderly man attacked by dogs

On a Sunday evening as Ronnie Zorn pedaled home from his ritual of a bike ride to Hermanson’s Hall in Yorktown, two stray dogs attacked him. He was almost home to his apartment on Eckhardt Street on June 9 when “a pretty peach-colored pit bull and little, hairy gray dog” attacked him, Zorn said. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

ACCIDENTS- 4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 5 08-23-2024 Suspicious Person on Bridge St, Cuero Accident on FM 766, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Hwy 119 N, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on W 9th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on FM 3157, Meyersville Assist Citizen on Chestnut St, Nordheim Disturbance on Hwy 72W, Cuero Loose Livestock on S River Rd, Cuero Property Damage on Metting School Rd, Cuero 08-24-2024 Noise Disturbance on Cattleguard Rd, Cuero Harassment on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Disturbance on FM 240, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 108, Yorktown Terroristic Threat on FM 443, Hochheim Criminal Trespass on FM 1447, Cuero Disturbance-Family on FM 953, Cuero 08-25-2024 Assist Citizen on E Broadway, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 183S, Cuero Accident on Hwy 119S, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 183N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero 08-26-2024 Accident-Deer on Hwy 72W, Nordheim Property – Damage on Hwy 72W, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183S, Cuero Criminal Mischief on Gabler Rd, Yorktown Credit Card Abuse on Vasbinder Rd, Nordheim Fire – Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Civil on FM 237, Meyersville Assisted CPD W/ Accident on Runge St, Cuero Assisted CPD W / Suspicious Vehicle on W Reuss Blvd, Cuero 08-27-2024 Animal Loose on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Harassment on E Live Oak, Cuero Loose Livestock on Boldt Rd, Cuero 08-28-2024 Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Animal Abuse on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Harassment on N Mehnert St, Yorktown 08-29-2024 Animal Carcass on FM 3157, Meyersville Assist Citizen on Mockingbird Ln, Yoakum Livestock Found on FM 1447, Cuero Fire-Brush on Barnhart Ranch Rd, Westhoff Suspicious Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Animal Carcass on Hwy 72 E, Cuero. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Jail Average Daily Count – 98 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 20 August 23, 2024 Brion John Vaughn, 46, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Mark Allen Vincent, 43, of Cuero, Indecency with Child Sexual Contact, No Bond, Sex Abuse of Child Continuous: Victim Under 14, No Bond, Sex Abuse of Child Continuous: Victim Under 14, No Bond, Invasive Visual Recording, No Bond, Invasive Visual Recording, No Bond, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, No Bond, Possession Child Pornography, No Bond, DCSO Margie Rios, 53, of Yorktown, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $311, Failure to Appear, Fine of $381, DCSO Tyree J. Cunningham, 25, of Cuero, Bond Forfeiture/Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1G (Bexar Co), Cuero PD Kevin Dean Lowe, 45, of Sulphur Springs, Deadly Conduct, Bond of $40,000, DCSO August 24, 2024 Linda Rae Sandoval, 35, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Jeremy Clay Dickinson, 36, of Yoakum, Criminal Mischief>=$ 2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $2,000, Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $2,000, DCSO August 25, 2024 Aaron David Diebel, 37, of Yoakum, Burglary Habitation Intend Sex Offense, Bond of $75,000, Yoakum PD August 26, 2024 Jason Rene Lecon, 41, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear (Erath Co), Bond of $2,000, DPS Jonathan Jacob Rodriguez, 33, of Alice, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Hugo Ramos, 50, of Cuero, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Fine of $396, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Fine of $391, DCSO August 27, 2024 Randy Davis McDonald, 52, of Yorktown, Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $150,000, DSO Joshua Jovan White, 27, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1 <1G Drug Free Zone IAT, No Bond, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Jeremy Leon Ornelas, 48, of Yoakum, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Sharon Kay-Ureste Salinas, 52, of Yorktown, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Ricardo Guerra Castellanos, 45, of Victoria, Theft Property>=$ 2,500<$30K, No Bond, DCSO Raul Rios Jr., 44, of Yorktown, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $10,000, DCSO August 28, 2024 Alfonso Maldonado, 34, Nordheim, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD John Luke Vasquez, 45, of Bloomington, Capias Pro Fine/ Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $396, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Clyde Darrell Jones, 39, of Houston, Interfere with Public Duties (Harris Co), Bond of $4,010, Cuero PD August 29, 2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

September is ‘Family Mealtime’ Month

September is ‘Family Mealtime’ Month

September is a special month for AgriLife Extension as we “Celebrate Family Mealtime.” We know everyone is busy with work and after- school activities, plus technology always having us “plugged in,” often we miss face-to-face connections with our family. Family meals provide a great opportunity for family members to connect because everyone must eat! Throughout September, we are encouraging everyone to have meals as a family and here at Dinner Tonight, we will highlight special recipes and tips to do just that! Research shows that sitting down three times per week as a family has many benefits among these are: 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Spectrum outage halts business as usual

Spectrum outage halts business as usual

A Spectrum internet outage on August 28 held up residents and businesses from completing transactions for most of the business day. E-mails, purchases and even phones were affected. The digital version of The Cuero Record and Yorktown News-View was delayed as well. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

The sewer line across from 5D Steakhouse has collapsed and is being replaced with PVC pipe. STAFF PHOTO

City water, sewer have urgent repairs

Hopefully, by the time this story publishes, Yorktown’s “Massey” water well on 12th Street will be repaired. If not, the city may need to ask for voluntary rationing of water. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Going back into my archives I pulled up a story that had slipped my memory for many years. Someone had sent me an email about a young child traveling with his mother down the interstate. It was raining at a steady pace and the windshield wipers were working great moving the rain away. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Look for mini cheerleaders at Friday's game

Look for mini cheerleaders at Friday's game

CHS Mini Cheer Camp was held Saturday, August 24th at the High School gym. Over 112 future cheerleaders attended this year’s mini camp. The CHS Cheerleaders taught the young campers cheers, jumps, stunts, a dance and made many lasting memories. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Record Police & Courts

Record Police & Courts

Jail Average Daily Count – 95 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 20 August 16, 2024 Joseph Charles Hargrove, 53, of Yorktown, Theft Property>=$ 100<$750, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Angel Garcia Vincent, 43, of Cuero, Child Endangerment, Bond of $30,000, DPS Mark Allen Vincent, 43, of Cuero, Indecency with Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $125,000, DPS August 17, 2024 Henry Adam Garner III, 33, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Violation Probation/ Theft Cattle/Horse/Exotic Livestock<$ 150K, Bond of $50,000, Cuero PD Jordan James Carmona, 27, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Ollie Dean Mccalip, 60, of Yorktown, Evading Arrest/ Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Resist Arrest/Search/ Transport, Bond of $4,000, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $386, Evading Arrest/ Detention, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO John David McClure, 27, of Portland, Driving While License Suspended Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, DCSO August 18, 2024 Brion John Vaughn, 46, of Cuero, Driving While License Suspended Invalid, Bond of $500, Driving While License Suspended Invalid, Bond of $500, Driving While License Suspended Invalid, Bond of $500, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Operation Of Vehicle Without License Plate, Bond of $500, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, No Driver’s License, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Helen Boecker, 46, of Yoakum, Class C Assault, Order of Release, DCSO August 19, 2024 Eric John Trevino, 38, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, Bond of $10,000, DPS August 20, 2024 Braden Tyler Drozd, 29, of Hallettsville, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 1G < 4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Maria Olivia Liendo, 41, of Cuero, Violation of Probation/ Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G, Bond of $35,000, DCSO August 21, 2024 Colby Allan Caruthers, 36, of Nixon, Violation Probation/ Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Timothy Sadler Hays Jr., 40, of El Campo, Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $10,000, Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction, Bond of $10,000, Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction, Bond of $10,000, Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Restraint: Expose to Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $50,000, DCSO August 22, 2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Record News Release

Record News Release

TO ACCIDENTS- 3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 2 08-16-2024 Animal Bite on FM 2718, Yorktown Pursuit on Zorn Rd, Yorktown 08-17-2024 Accident on FM 236, Cuero Loose Livestock on Wolf Hollow Rd, Cuero EDP on Mockingbird Ln, Yoakum Animal Case on Gohmert Rd, Meyersville Fire – Investigation on W 10th St, Yorktown Road Hazard on FM 1447, Cuero Assist Motorist on N HWY 183, Cuero Property –Found or Recovered on E Live Oak St, Cuero 08-18-2024 EDP on Mockingbird Ln, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Emil Zielonka Rd, Yorktown Civil Stand By on Hwy 77A, Cuero Violate EPO/BOND Condition on Golly Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on E Courthouse St, Cuero Accident on Hwy 183 N, Cuero 08-19-2024 Animal Carcass on Hwy 87S, Thomaston Fraud on S River Rd, Cuero Vehicle Fie on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Check-Welfare on FM 766, Cuero Fraud on S River Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on Crestview Dr, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Disturbance on W Heaton, Cuero Assist Citizen on FM 237, Meyersville 08-20-2024 Assist Citizen on Anderson Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on W Heaton St, Cuero Loose Livestock on Dubose Ranch Rd, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Animal Case on FM 240, Westhoff 08-21-2024 Animal Case on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Assist Citizen on Nathan Mueller Rd, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Animal Case on Rice Davis Rd, Yoakum Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Assist Citizen on W 9th St, Yorktown Threat on Gaebler Rd, Yorktown Road Hazard on FM 766, Cuero Assault Physical on N Esplanade, Cuero 08-22-2024 Assisted CPD with Disturbance – Family on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Burglary Vehicle on W 9th St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on FM 108, Yorktown. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

DeWitt Briefs

KidsFIRST Launch First Baptist Church will begin a new year of Kids-FIRST on Wednesday, August 28th. Every Wednesday evening during the school year, we offer free supper, worship time, Bible stories, music, and games for ages pre-K 4 through Grade 6. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Just Ask

The Cuero Regional Hospital Volunteers are assisting the hospital during the current construction projects. Pictured is Emily Davis giving directions to Jennifer Garcia. If a volunteer is not in the front lobby, patients and visitors can ask a Wishing Well volunteer for directions. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Ancira Partners Chevrolet-GMC celebrated their Cuero Grand Opening on August 21 with a formal ribbon cutting. Mayor Emil Garza, center, welcomed April Ancira, vice president, and Ernesto Ancira, president of Ancira Enterprises. Members of the Cuero City Council as well as the Cuero Chamber...

Free pancakes planned for September Market Days

Hello All, As August 2024 comes to an end, I look forward to September. On Wednesday August 21st, I welcomed Ernesto Ancira and his family to Cuero. The Ancira Group acquired the Partners car dealership, and Mr. Ancira and his family are honored and proud to be a part of the Cuero Community. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

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TEEN pups the best

Pet Adoptions of Cuero has the best selection ever of TEEN pups. This group of adoptables are still under a year old; they have developed their own personalities; made it through all of the needed shots and vet tests; been microchipped and most importantly spayed or neutered. They are heartworm negative and are on a monthly regiment of flea treatments. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

New field turf ready for Wildcats

New field turf ready for Wildcats

Parents of elementary school children have a little more breathing room at afternoon pickup now that an extra five minutes is added before the secondary release time, Superintendent Gerald Nixon said. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

The Grief Share Program is being offered here in Yorktown at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Fall Sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and be held each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through November 12. The session entitled 'Surviving the Holidays' will be held on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For inquiries or to register go to GriefShare.org or call Valda Lamprecht at (361)649-7812 or Rosa Serrano at (361)564-- 8207. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

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