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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

Publisher Dave Shabaz hands the lost class ring of Culberson Williams to his niece, Jasmine Mathis. Williams, who has leukemia, lives in Austin and his family will visit him with the ring. STAFF PHOTO

1988 Cuero class ring finally goes home

When I first arrived here in DeWitt County in the middle of August of 2023, I noticed that in what was our version of a “lost and found” box, there were two class rings. One was a Cuero High School ring, and one was a military ring. I asked my employees at the time if they knew anything about them or tried to find the owners and they all said, “No, those have 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

County’s foster kids need volunteer advocates

County’s foster kids need volunteer advocates

DeWitt County currently has 24 children in crisis from 15 families, according to Diana Sneed, program director for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Golden Crescent. “Six of those children do not have a volunteer (advocate,)” Sneed said as she updated the Commissioner’s Court on CASA’s status in DeWitt County before submitting her budget request. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williams, center, speaks to the Commissioner’s Court on July 12, sharing the special honor presented to Amanda Cowey, right, at the State 4-H Roundup. Cowey received the Salute to Excellence for her many years of 4-H volunteer service, including the Cuero...

County keeps the heat off jail

Commissioners approved requests from the sheriff’s office for jail operations and received budget requests from foster care agencies at the rescheduled meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court, The regular meeting on July 12 was originally scheduled for Monday, July 8, but was postponed because of Hurricane Beryl’s imminent landfall. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

This song written by Country Music Star Sarah Darling has to be one of the favorites for Christians. I know that it is one of mine and I love to hear it sung by Darling and Guy Penrod. It is truly inspirational and a real comfort to someone who has lost a loved one. It speaks about losing someone from this earthly life as we know it and going home to be with Jesus. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Seventeen teams entered the four-man scramble Men’s Health Golf Tournament 2024 on June 29 at the Cuero Municipal Golf Course. The 1st place team of Ryan Kainer, Russell Goebel, Dustin Ohrt, and Dr. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its regular meeting on Friday July 12 at 11 am at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Heatstroke can be a life-threatening and rapid illness. Keeping well hydrated is one way to help avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. (Adobe Stock)

Know the symptoms of heat illness

As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heat-related illness. To help reduce this risk, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts offer tips on how to keep your cool and stay safe in the heat. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

Reentering the workforce can be a challenge for individuals who have been incarcerated. Time away from the labor market and a criminal record can be barriers to employment. Meanwhile, many employers are facing labor shortages, exacerbated by the tremendous economic growth Texas is experiencing. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

A four-wheeler train cruises past the Lifeflight helicopter at Saturday’s 2nd Annual Touch -A-Truck at the Cuero VFW, sponsored by the Friends of DeWitt County Children. (Staff photos)

Families flock to Touch-a-Truck 2

Almost 200 more people attended the Second Annual Touch-a-Truck on Saturday than the first year’s attendance of 380. Event sponsor Friends of DeWitt County Children started the Toucha- Truck at the Cuero VFW as an activity for kids and families to do together when school is out and receive a free meal as well. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Christmas in July Lifeway Church Pop-Up Vacation Bible Schools, 5:30-8 p.m. each evening: Wednesday, July 10 - Daule Park; Thursday, July 11 Alexander Park; Friday, July 12 - Cuero City Park. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Gobbler Football Season Tickets

Gobbler Football Season Tickets

The 2024 Gobbler Football Season Tickets ($60 – for 5 the home games) will be on sale at the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 E Broadway beginning Monday, July 15 through Monday, August 19 for those individuals who had season tickets during the 2023 season. Cuero ISD will accept cash, checks and credit cards for season tickets purchases. These tickets will also be available at the Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday, August 7 and at the Athletic Kickoff Banquet on Monday, August 19 at the VFW Hall. Season tickets not purchased by last year’s season ticket holders will be available to the public beginning Wednesday, August 21. WE WILL ONLY BE SELLING TICKETS MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON FRIDAY UNTIL AUGUST 2. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Program STEARs first responders to those who may need help

Program STEARs first responders to those who may need help

Homebound individuals are urged by DeWitt County’s Office of Emergency Manager Billy Jordan to sign up with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, or STEAR, program also known as 211. Cory Smith with Cuero Home Health said her agency offers assistance to each client in signing up, and it takes less than 10 minutes. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Drawn Hunt applications open for 2024-25 season

Drawn Hunt applications open for 2024-25 season

Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality hunt categories. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

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