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The Yorktown ISD hosted a Back to School Bash at the City Park on August 7 with many stations for students and parents to get ready for the new school year. School Board Member John Young, Superintendent Gerald Nixon and Board President Benjamin Hahn answered questions about the school boa...

Back to School in the Park

. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

H-E-B launches search for top educators

H-E-B launches search for top educators

Nominations for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are now open to all Texas public school professionals in Texas and close on October 7, 2024. Teachers, counselors, principals, early childhood centers, school boards and districts can win cash prizes for their outstanding work. Since 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which recognizes educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities, has awarded more than $14 million in funding to finalists, winners and their schools. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

Dan and Candy Glidden at Cowboy Camp 2024. STAFF PHOTO

Cowboy culture comes alive for area children

I came from a family of preachers and teachers, so it was a tad rebellious of me to start my worklife in journalism. First at the Victoria TV station in the 1980s, then later at The Victoria Advocate. But one spring day in 2001, a high school student job shadowed me at the paper. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

Dish-Rag and the Schoolhouse - a true story

Dish-Rag and the Schoolhouse - a true story

Once upon a time, there was a very young community here in De-Witt County that was so small in population that it couldn’t be called a town and was instead known as a settlement. This settlement had a few dozen farm and ranch homes or log cabins spread about, and at its center were some five or so buildings of simple construction and mostly for business. These buildings included a blacksmith shop, a grocer, a dry goods mercantile, a stagecoach stop and inn, a tannery (where animal hides and pelts were being prepared and traded) and after the people pooled their money, a schoolhouse. There could also have been a doctor’s office combined with a drug store and after enough money was raised, a church. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

Members of the Tri City Empowerment Council receive donation checks in the amount of $25,000 from Mr. and Mrs. Stayton Weldon and $10,000 from the Trull Foundation. Pictured from L-R, Devonna Eldridge, Isabel Patton, Helen Whittington, Loleat Ross, Rogers Wardy, Debbie Scott, Viola Holman,...

Empowerment council shows up to enrich the overlooked

Each Wednesday evening the cul de sac in front of Viola Holman’s house fills up with cars as members of the Tri-City Empowerment Council gather to move forward their mission of uplifting overlooked individuals. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

Young girls practice making music next to the Wildcat Band, using sticks as instruments.

Wildcat quarterback, Brody Metting, runs a play during Saturday’s scrimmage. See more photos on page 10. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

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NISD staff treated during school preparation

The Nordheim ISD faculty, staff, and administration have enjoyed several special treats since returning to work on August 1. On August 2, the Nordheim Education Foundation generously provided a breakfast featuring tacos from Lile’s Country Store, along with pastries, fruit, and juice. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

Thrills, fun on offer at Annual Rodeo

Thrills, fun on offer at Annual Rodeo

For heart-stopping excitement with a hearty dose of old-fashioned family fun, few things top the Annual Rodeo. One of the top open professional rodeos in the state, the annual Open Professional Rodeo is anticipated each year by contestants and fans alike. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Texas accent among the most challenging for AI

Texas accent among the most challenging for AI

Some might say that AI’s new voice recognition technology has improved our lives somewhat. Now we don’t even need to touch a screen or type out a message; we can just shout out a question, statement or command to our virtual assistant of choice. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Is your life a life of contentment? If someone came to you and ask, “Are you a contented person?” What would you say? There are many people in this world today that would say, I have everything that I ever wanted.” There are also many people in this world today that would say, “The Lord has given me everything that I have ever needed.” Does this mean that the Lord has provided everything that I desired or just allowed me to have what I need to get by? The Apostle Paul, when writing to the Philippians, stated in 4:12; “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” How many of us in this modern-day world can say, “Thank you Lord for what you have provided and allowed me to have.” How many of us are content in our situations whether they be bad or good? How many of us praise the Lord God in our time of fulfillment and in our time of despair? So many of us go through this world today saying, “I wish I could or wish I had…?” It seems that most of us look at what we don’t have instead of being thankful and appreciative of what we do have. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Polished to Perfection

Polished to Perfection

. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

‘American Pickers’ heading here, looking for finds

‘American Pickers’ heading here, looking for finds

The “American Pickers” are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in October 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

DeWitt Briefs

Senior Coffee Hour & Social Starting Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m., the Dinter American Legion No. 3 will host a Veterans and Seniors Coffee Hour and Social. 310 S. Esplanade. For more information, call 361-275-6334 or 775304-7802. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

SA exhibit based on local author’s book

SA exhibit based on local author’s book

Historian Cynthia Orozco graduated from Cuero High School in 1976, but when she went to UT Austin for college, her true education and life’s work began. “It was my first exposure to Mexican American history,” she said in an interview at the Cuero library. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

This summer’s Cowboy Camp, which is a program of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, was rained out in June and rescheduled for last week. Campers learned about the cattle drives and rode horses with volunteers sharing information about cowboy craft. Throughout the week they learned about...

. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Judy and Joanie are good choices for families with children younger than 10 years old. (Contributed photo)

Pets and kids – good lessons in respect, care

Pet Adoptions of Cuero has so many puppies and young dogs at the shelter. Families with children under ten years of age are the best homes for puppies that are six months or younger. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Preserving peaches at their peak

Preserving peaches at their peak

Even though August is slated as National Peach Month, peaches can be enjoyed year-round as can many fruits and vegetables. In season just means it is time to enjoy them at their peak ripeness. Depending on the variety, peaches are usually harvested from late June to late August, in Texas. So, whether you are picking from a tree in your backyard, or off the shelf at your favorite grocery store or farmers market, don’t be afraid to buy in bulk when you find a good sale. You can put the extras up by freezing or canning to enjoy year-round. You can call the Extension office to get recipes for preserving your harvest. Fruit usually goes on sale when it is in season, so buying at this time will save you money and you can freeze the rest for year-round enjoyment. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

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