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Property values increase by almost $1 billion

Property values increase by almost $1 billion

Virginia S. Gilstrap, reporter/ managing editor The overall property values in DeWitt County increased by 10% this year, so the county tax rate will likely decrease by about 10%, County Judge Daryl Fowler said at a special meeting of the Commissioners Court on July 31. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

After the chips were counted at Kentucky Derby Casino Night on Aug. 2 at The Venue on Church Street, revelers hit the dance floor. The following day continued the fundraiser for the Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture with a World Series of Cuero Texas Hold’em tournament and a Shoppe...

Hitting the dance floor

. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 26, 2024 to August 1, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 84 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 18 7-26-2024 Joshua John Salinas, 29, of Yorktown, Burglary of Habitation, No Bond, DCSO Randy Z. Gonzales, 42, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G, No Bond, DCSO Antonio Degollado, 38, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury (Tom Green Co.), Bond of $1,000, DCSO Justin Kyle Cox, 29, of Meyersville, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, DCSO 7-27-2024 Zachary Lemar Girdy, 34, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD 7-28-2024 No Arrests were made on this date 7-29-2024 Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Texas Fishing License, Fine of $454.09, DCSO 7-30-2024 Torvas Johntay Williams, 45, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/Criminal Mischief, Fine of $446, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Fine of $441, Cuero PD Christopher Keith Johnson, 59, of San Antonio, Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $100,000, Sexual Assault Child, Bond of $100,000, DCSO 7-31-2024 Savanna Lynn Dibrell, 28, of La Vernia, Possession Controlled Substance PG 3<28g, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $661, DCSO Andrew Paul Garza, 36, of Yoakum, Criminal Mischief >=$100<$750, Bond of $1,000, Yoakum PD Elias David Hernandez Jr, 35, of Cuero, VCO Dogs/ Cats Running at Large, Order of Release, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Order of Release, Cuero PD 8-1-2024 Charmance Jolivette, 20, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ Disorderly Conduct-Fighting, Fine of $496, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Fine of $691, Cuero PD. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 26 to August 1 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 5 7-26-2024 Theft on N Louis Ave, Yorktown Assist Citizen on W 7th St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on E 5th St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside Accident on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on FM 240, Westhoff Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assist Citizen on S Church St, Yorktown Alarm Business on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 7-27-2024 Reckless Driver on W Main, Yorktown Property Damage on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Trespassing on Lakeside Dr, Yoakum Assist Citizen on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Check Welfare on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on FM 682, Yoakum 7-28-2024 Loose Livestock on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Alarm-Fire on FM 952, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on Hwy 111, Hochheim Disturbance-Neighbors on FM 3157, Meyersville 7-29-2024 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on N Indianola, Cuero Road Hazard on S HWY 183, Cuero Animal Carcass on FM 236, Cuero Theft on S Gohmert St, Yorktown Road Hazard on N HWY 183, Cuero 7-30-2024 Trespassing on N Church St, Yorktown Property – Damage on River Rd, Cuero Civil- Standby on Flato Ave, Westhoff Accident on FM 2656, Yorktown 7-31-2024 Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Cuero Road Hazard on FM 236, Cuero Suicide – Threats on FM 240, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 4th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Scheffler Rd, Nordheim 8-1-2024 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on E Morgan Ave, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Animal injured on Glen Oaks Ln, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on FM 3157, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Disturbance on S Riedel St, Yorktown Disturbance on W 2nd St, Yorktown. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Kimber McCrory, along with several relatives, enjoyed a birthday get together at Yamato in Victoria. July is a busy month for this family as five members celebrate their special day. L to R: Granddaughter, Norah Jane Staton: Kimber McCrory: Cousin, Jennifer Magnon: Daughter in law, Amy Sta...

Birthdays Galore

. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Lynda Owens shares her experience as a CASA volunteer in a recent interview. She will hold a Q&A for those interested in advocating for children in foster care on Monday, Aug. 19, from 4-5 p.m. at the Cuero Municipal Library. STAFF PHOTO

CASA to hold Q&A about volunteering

When she retired from FedEx five years ago, Lynda Owens wanted to volunteer to help either children or pets. She learned that stray animals have twice as many donations and support as disadvantaged children. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Yorktown Senior Brycen Allman (third from the left), the current 2023/24 Miss Yorktown, was crowned Miss Victoria on July 27 at the Miss Victoria Pageant. Brycen is the daughter of Matt and Gina Allman. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Regional Royalty

. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Each morning when I get up and start stirring around one of the first things I try to do is catch up on the news of the country. Being retired from the media business I fully understand that the national news that comes across the air waves or through the printed word has become more and more opinion pieces than factual news. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Hardwick makes UW honor roll

Hardwick makes UW honor roll

Jack Hardwick, of Cuero, made the University of Wyoming 2024 spring semester academic honor roll. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Yorktown students pose at the Albert Einstein Memorial.

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. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Aug. 9-11 sales tax holiday marks 25th year

Aug. 9-11 sales tax holiday marks 25th year

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Please join us for our 37th Class Reunion in Cuero,,TX 8/30/24 to 9/1/24 as follows: Registration Cost: $125 per couple or $75 for single. Payment: via PayPal to @chsclass87 Due by: 7/31/2. For questions call Tracie Chesser at: 325-642-8849. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

Last week, Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources where he spoke in favor of bipartisan legislation to provide states with more flexibility to utilize the orphan well plugging funds provided to states under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Hospital switching over to integrated records

Hospital switching over to integrated records

The Cuero Regional Hospital has been preparing non-stop for the changeover of electronic medical records, occurring at midnight on August 1, according to CEO Lynn Falcone. “We have been eating, sleeping and breathing Meditech Expanse,” Falcone told the board of directors at their regular meeting on July 25. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Sylvia Jacob tells children about chickens at the Farm Day celebration of the Cuero Boys and Girls Club on July 24. (Contributed Photo). 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 19 to July 25 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 7-19-2024 Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Animal Case on Friar Rd, Cuero Accident on E 4th St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Fm 108, Yorktown Assist Motorist on E Broadway, Cuero Assisted Goliad w/Accident on Hwy 183 S, Goliad 7-20-2024 Disturbance on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disturbance – Family on S Nau St, Yorktown Fire on Gohlke School Rd, Yorktown Animal Case on Edna Circle Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero 7-21-2024 Open Door on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Credit Card Abuse on W Main St, Yorktown Assault on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Found on FM 3157, Meyersville Noise Disturbance on FM 3157, Meyersville 7-22-2024 Livestock Loose on FM 2656, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on S River Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on FM 240, Yorktown 7-23-2024 Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Fraud on Tulley Rd, Cuero Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Livestock Loose on Hwy 77, Yoakum Livestock Loose on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside Livestock Loose on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72, Cuero Animal Case on Colonial Dr, Yorktown. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 19, 2024 to July 25, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 7-19-2024 Matthew Cyrus Saenz, 31, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Oscar Lee Brazzeal, 34, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Arson, Bond of $30,000, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Order to Release, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Order to Release, DCSO Kerry Donovan Franklin, 36, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Possession Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Christopher Adrian Rodriguez, 38, 0f Cuero, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2-A<=2oz, Bond of $2,000, Harassment by Person in Correctional/ Detention, Bond of $15,000, DCSO Antonio Degollado, 38, of Yorktown, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $20,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Amy Nicole Smith, 40, 0f Victoria, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Theft of Service>=$ 100<$750 (Jackson Co), Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Pedro Rojas, 17, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Carry Weapon/ Weapons Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD 7-20-2024 Brayan Alexander Boone, 19, of Seguin, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-21-2024 Ryan Travis Molina, 29, of Yoakum, Capias Pro Fine/ Speeding 10 or More Above Posted Limit, Fine of $367, Cuero PD Dwight Justin Tucker, 33, of Victoria, Theft from Person (Caldwell Co.), Bond of $100,000, DCSO Roberto Sebastian Colin- Tovar, 25, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-22-2024 Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Texas Fishing License, Fine of $454.09, DCSO 7-23-2024 Joe Alexander Diaz, 30, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD 7-24-2024 No Arrest on this Date 7-25-2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

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