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Special meeting set for tax, budget

Special meeting set for tax, budget

The county tax appraisal roll, tax rate and budget will be addressed at a special Commissioners Court meeting on Wednesday, July 31, at 9 a.m. According to County Judge Daryl Fowler the growth in the tax base suggests a reduction in the tax rate. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Texas is one of the states with the highest number of deaths due to children being left unattended in hot vehicles. (Adobe Stock)

As temperatures rise, risk of heatstroke and death increase for children left in vehicles

Every summer, children get heatstroke or die as a result of being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy. Cindy Kovar, AgriLife Extension program manager for Silver Drivers Safe Texans, said the first thing to remember is that as temperatures increase, so does the likelihood of heatstroke and death for any child left in a vehicle. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Aggie alumni considered the state's most attractive, finds survey

Aggie alumni considered the state's most attractive, finds survey

Harvard, Stanford, MIT — degrees from these prestigious universities are often seen as tickets to career success. But what if they could also boost your dating profile? DatingAdvice.com surveyed 3,000 singles to determine whether degrees on resumes from certain universities or colleges make people more attractive in the dating world. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

State water conference to confront supply, flood issues

State water conference to confront supply, flood issues

A biennial Water for Texas conference is scheduled for Jan. 27-29, 2025, in Austin at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center to consider water issues impacting the state. Hosted by the Texas Water Development Board, registration for the conference is now open. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

As this world changes daily and political correctness becomes more popular, it seems that respect for others and good manners seem to be out of the window. It doesn’t matter who you are or your standing in the community no one person is better than the other. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Training, hurricanes and budget preparation top July

Training, hurricanes and budget preparation top July

Currently into month number two of my tenure as Mayor of Cuero, to say I have been busy would be an understatement. Councilmen Hensen, Arroyo and I attended The Texas Municipal League (TML) training for new Mayors and Councilmembers in San Antonio July 18 and 19. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Wanted: GC for Graves rebuild

Wanted: GC for Graves rebuild

The shoring steel on the Graves Building in Downtown Cuero may soon come down if a general contractor signs on, according to Architexas Senior Associate Nicholas Melde. “The priority is to remove the temporary steel shoring from Main Street as soon as possible,” Melde said in a recent email. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

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School Board sets transfer agreement, parents urged to check dress code

Cuero ISD school board members approved the new transfer agreement, which is a memorandum of understanding (MOU), at the regular meeting on July 18. The new agreement does not affect fall enrollment, but it will impact the spring enrollment, according to Dr. Micah Dyer, CISD superintendent. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Shelters experience puppy epidemic

Shelters experience puppy epidemic

Where are 18 puppies in search of a forever home? Sadly, they are at Pet Adoptions of Cuero. And there is another bunch of puppies at the Cuero Animal Control Facility. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

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Students in Washington

Students from DeWitt County sit on the sculpture of Albert Einstein at the museum dedicated to him in Washington D.C. They traveled on the annual D.C. trip with staff from Yorktown High School. Any 8th grade student in DeWitt County can go on the trip. See Part 1 of this year’s trip on Page ? (Contributed Photo) From June 1 to June 7, 2024, 17 Yorktown students, parents, a grandparent and a teacher were part of an educational tour of Washington, DC, along with a group from Cuero Junior High. The group was led by Sean Douglas, a teacher in Cuero, and Coach Val Acree, a teacher and coach in Yorktown. This is the third straight year that students from Yorktown have attended this trip through WorldStrides. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

One county resident, left, attended the public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget of the DeWitt County Appraisal District on July 16. Like other organizational budgets throughout the county, price increases are prompting a 7.5% increase in next year’s budget. (Staff Photo)

Appraisal Board passes '25 budget

Virginia S. Gilstrap, reporter/ managing editor No one commented at the July 16 public hearing of the DeWitt County Tax Appraisal Board on its 2025 Preliminary Budget. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

DeWitt Briefs

To encourage networking for Chamber members this summer, The Cuero Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mixer at Cuero Country Club on Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with the theme “Bingo, Burgers & Beer.” Tickets for Cuero Chamber members are $25 each and non-members may attend with a $30 ticket. This mixer will include great networking, drinks (including cold beer), delicious burgers and bingo at the Cuero Country Club Grille. Tickets and more information are available at cuero. org or by calling the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at 361-275-2112. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 12, 2024 to July 18, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 85 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 7-12-2024 Misty Dawn McBride, 40, of Inez, Unauthorized Absence Community Correctional Facility, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Cody Michael Flessner, 30, of Cuero, Theft Property <$1500 2+ Convictions Enhanced, Bond of $10,000, Criminal Mischief >=$750<$2,500, Bond of $4,000, Resist Arrest/ Search/Transport, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG1 <1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, DCSO Ryland Lloyd Herrera, 18, of Nixon, Theft Property >=$30K<$150K, Bond of $40,000, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Bond of $50,000, DCSO 7-13-2024 Shannia Desiree Parker, 40, of Victoria, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 1G < 4G, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 1G < 4G, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 3< 28G, Bond of $4,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD Simon Faustino Velez, 28, of Victoria, Parole Warrant, No Bond, Yoakum PD Joe Juarez, 50, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD 7-14-2024 Michelle Lilley, 53, of Schertz, Public Intoxication, Fine of $374, Cuero PD 7-15-2024 Stephanie Mayer, 36, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance, Bond of $25,000, DCSO Shannia Desiree Parker, 40, of Victoria, Passing Violation, Fine of $316, DCSO Tami Tramaine Body, 44, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid (Calhoun Co), Bond of $3,500, Cuero PD Alanna Brooke Edwards, 34, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/ Probation Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $75,000, DCSO 7-16-2024 Benito Reyes Rosales, 64, of Hallettsville, Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/Annually, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Armando Dominguez, 42, of Houston, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of 449.80, Cuero PD 7-17-2024 Edward Allen Mayfield, 64, of Live Oak, Disorderly Conduct, Fine of $386, DCSO 7-18-2024 Robert Valles, 49, of Beecabe, Contempt of Court (District), Bond of $5,000, DCSO. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 12 to July 18 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 7-12-2024 Disturbance on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 111 W, Yoakum Property Found on E live Oak St, Cuero Theft on Elder Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 72 W, Cuero 7-13-2024 Suspicious Activity on 1219 W Heaton, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Theft on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum 7-14-2024 Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assist Citizen on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Hochheim Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Callahan Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Assist Citizen of N Burrow St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Tulley Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on Earl Williams Rd, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown 7-15-2024 Burglary Attempt on FM 682, Yoakum Accident on Hwy 72, Cuero Animal Injured on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Property-Lost/Missing on W Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown 7-16-2024 Ordinance Violation on S Church St, Yorktown Property – Damage on W Main St, Yorktown Open Door on Meyersville Rd, Meyersville Fraud on E Live Oak St, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 119, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Broadway, Cuero Animal Case on Hwy 87 N, Cuero 7-17-2024 Disturbance on E Main St, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Road Hazard on FM 766, Cuero Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Crestview, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Cuero Brush Fire on S Nau, Yorktown 7-18-2024 Gas Odor on Hwy 119 N, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Grass Fire on Lindenau Rd, Cuero Shots Fired on Old Cuero Rd, Yoakum. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

PHOTO TAKEN BY PATRICIA BOCK

Yorktown High School Class of 1963 celebrates 61 years

The Yorktown High School Class of 1963 held their 61st year reunion June 22, 2024, at the 5D Steakhouse in Yorktown at 11 a.m. Forty-one classmates, spouses, and guests attended the event. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Where are 18 puppies in search of a forever home?

Where are 18 puppies in search of a forever home?

Sadly, they are at Pet Adoptions of Cuero. And there is another bunch of puppies at the Cuero Animal Control Facility. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Yorktown students visit the United States Marine Corps Memorial and point at Yorktown native Harlon Block, who is crouching and closest to the ground. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Students find hometown connections during trip to Washington D.C.

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two part series on a trip of Yorktown and Cuero students to Washington D.C. from June 1-7. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

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