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Yorktown teachers use a TIL chart to cover tested concepts. From the knowledge and skills descriptions to the success criteria and example questions, students can see the larger groupings of their learning. STAFF PHOTO

School board focuses on student improvement

Yorktown’s elementary and secondary principals reported the progress and goals of their students at the July 15 regular meeting of the Yorktown ISD School Board. The board also evaluated goals with their Lone Star Governance coach and heard a report on the proposed budget, which will be workshopped and approved in August. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Pictured (L-R): Layne Geffert, Trent Foerster, Sydnie Krueger, Laynie Boyd and new Yorktown FFA teacher Emmalee Alatorre. Not pictured: Ashlie Gaida, Destiny Longoria, Mallory Soliz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

FFA students win highest degree

Seven students from the Yorktown FFA Chapter were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 96th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 8-12th: Laynie Boyd, Trent Foerster, Ashlie Gaida, Layne Geffert, Sydnie Krueger, Destiny Longoria, and Mallory Soliz. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Cuero National Bank gave a donation of $500 for the 10th Annual Ethosha Lynn Back to School Bash, which will occur on Aug. 3 at the Cuero City Park Pavilion. Pictured L-R: Viola Holman, Helen McAfee, and Paul Harper. (Contributed Photo)

Ethosha Lynn Back to School donation

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Keep pets safe from the threat of ticks

Keep pets safe from the threat of ticks

The mere mention of the word “ticks” may send shivers down the spines of all within earshot. These minuscule parasites have garnered an infamous reputation for latching onto the flesh of cherished pets and unsuspecting owners, alike, on their summer morning walks through grassy trails. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

Flood insurance a valuable resource

Flood insurance a valuable resource

Your house has never flooded. You have a homeowner's insurance policy. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

When I was going through basic training for the Air Force I was the only one that didn’t qualify on the firing range. My flight along with our sister flight marched quite a distance to the range during the hot July Sun. I am not making excuses just a bad shot that day. Our assignment was to fire semi-automatic rifles and hit a target 100 yards away. Out of approximately 100 airmen I was the only one that didn’t qualify that day because I was two shots short of the mark. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

Back to our roots: Improved soil health can lead to better water conservation

Back to our roots: Improved soil health can lead to better water conservation

Agricultural practices from ancient cultures around the world are again becoming popular with today’s land managers. While regenerative agriculture is not a new method to manage ranches and farms, renewed interest in the approach spotlights the broad benefits of improved soil health, including better water conservation and water quality. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

City hears HOTS requests, approves judges

City hears HOTS requests, approves judges

Cuero City Council Highlights Community groups appeared before the Cuero City Council during its regular meeting on July 8 to request funds from the Hotel Motel Tax Fund. In other business, council approved three zoning ordinances as well as two municipal judges. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

UV levels increase during the summer, making people more susceptible to sunburns. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

What really happens when you get a sunburn?

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension It’s understandable — you were having too much fun splashing around in the pool to even consider stopping the fun to get out and go about the incredibly un-fun task of reapplying sunscreen. Next thing you know, you’re reaching for the aloe vera and frowning at the flaking skin peeling off your arms and shoulders. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

The Meyersville ISD trustees discuss increased school safety due to the renovations in progress. Hopefully, classrooms will be ready for the start of school. (Staff Photo)

Meyersville board reaches out to Cuero trustees on transfer agreement

With furniture lining the hallways while classrooms are under construction, the Meyersville ISD board held their regular meeting July 9 with two members of the public in attendance. The board discussed a number of issues, including the preliminary budget and the proposed transfer agreement with Cuero ISD. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Cuero Regional Hospital will be hosting a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, July 18th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

New entrepreneurs

New entrepreneurs

Main Street welcomed new entrepreneurs Riley Dickens, left, and Nathan Taylor, right, who made up batches of Hawaiian Punch and lemonade for sale next to the Bohnhof Cafe. They donated 25% of their proceeds to Pet Adoptions of Cuero (PAOC) and are saving the rest. Taylor said they plan to set up again this week also. (Staff Photo) 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

Ag water summit set for August

Ag water summit set for August

The Texas Section of the American Water Works Association and the Texas Tech University Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources are collaborating to host the inaugural Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit (AWSS) in Lubbock, Texas August 7-9, 2024 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

A home in Houston damaged by Hurricane Beryl. GOFUNDME

Hurricane Beryl: GoFundMe launches hub of verified fundraisers

Our hearts go out to everyone across Texas impactedbyHurricane Beryl. At GoFundMe, we are working around the clock to help ensure the community receives the support they need. To make it easier for people who want to help those affected, GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub housing all verified fundraisers related to Hurricane Beryl. Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update the hub with more fundraisers as they are verified. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 5 to July 11 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 7-5-2024 Accident on FM 237, Yorktown Animal Carcass on W Main St, Yorktown Property-Damage on N HWY 183, Hochheim Illegal Dumping on FM 682, Yoakum Disturbance on Crestview Dr, Cuero Theft on Old Clinton Rd, Cuero Disturbance-Family on Braunig St, Yorktown 7-6-2024 Open Door on N Church St, Yorktown Intoxicated Person on W Hwy 111, Yoakum Reckless Driver on S HWY 183, Cuero Criminal Trespass on E Main St, Yorktown EDP on Hules Rd, Yoakum Theft-Property on Pridgen St, Thomaston Livestock-Loose on Meyer Rd, Westhoff Livestock-Loose on Cabeza Rd, Nordheim 7-7-2024 Livestock-Loose on Candido Rd, Yorktown Civil Standby on N HWY 77A, Cuero Accident on N HWY 183, Cuero Assist Citizen on Lane St, Westhoff Disturbance on N Church St, Yorktown 7-8-2024 Theft – Property on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Check Welfare on Fordtran Rd, Thomaston Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 183 N, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Cuero Assist Citizen on FM 240, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Anderson Rd, Cuero 7-9-2024 Threats – Communicating on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Theft – Property on FM 951, Yoakum Fraud on Mulberry St, Nordheim Livestock-Found on Talk Ranch Rd, Nordheim Check Welfare on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Suspicious Person on N Mc-Leod St, Cuero Road Hazard on Elder Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 72, Cuero 7-10-2024 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on Clarence St, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Property-Damage on FM 682, Yoakum Accident on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside Assist Citizen on N West St, Yorktown 7-11-2024 Property-Found or Damaged on E Main St, Yorktown Violate EPO/Bond Conditions on S Mertins, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on N HWY 183, Cuero Scam on Old Yorktown Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Fm 236, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Concrete-Edgar Rd, Cuero Theft on Fm 1447, Cuero. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 5, 2024 to July 11, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 92 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 7-5-2024 Amanda Diaz, 39, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $664.30, Cuero PD Cassie Lynn Mraz, 23, of Hallettsville, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G (Colorado Co), Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD Brian Morgan Winzenried, 35, of Cuero, Disorderly Conduct, Order to Release, Cuero PD Alex Montes, 69, of Victoria, Theft Property>=$100<$750, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Belinda Ann Stanek, 61, of Victoria, Theft Property>=$ 100<$750 (Victoria Co), Bond of $500, Theft Property>=$ 100<$750, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Jason Allen Houde, 28, of Cuero, Improper Bicycle Equipment, Fine of $215.80, Cuero PD 7-6-2024 Efrain Lopez Martinez, 34, of Yoakum, Public Intoxication, Fine of $386, DCSO 7-7-2024 Daniel Alberto Palencia, 44, of Yoakum, Assault Family Member Impede Breath/ Circulation, Bond of $20,000, Terroristic Threat Family Member, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD 7-8-2024 Robert Frank Wooten, 42, of Houston, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD 7-9-2024 Mayson O’Shay Arkadie, 24, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G (Guadalupe Co), Bond of $25,000, Yoakum PD Ronald Daryl Wooten, 44, of Houston, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $2,000, Littering, Fine of $286, Public Intoxication, Fine of $386, DCSO 7-10-2024 Joseph Scott Garibay, 31, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD 7-11-2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

Yorktown and Cuero students pose in front of the Washington National Cathedral. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Yorktown students travel through history

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. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

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