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2025 DeWitt County Crops Tour coming up June 10

2025 DeWitt County Crops Tour coming up June 10

The DeWitt County Crops Committee will be hosting their annual Crops Tour on Tuesday, June 10. The program will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Nordheim Hall, located at 101 W. Ninth St. in Nordheim, TX. Registration will be between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

Less than a week remains in legislative session

Less than a week remains in legislative session

With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Among the bills passed or likely to soon pass: • All handgun licenses issued in other states will be honored in Texas if, as expected, Gov. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

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Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported. The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

NORDHEIM SENIOR SALUTE

NORDHEIM SENIOR SALUTE

Zeth Garcia is the son of Ramiro and Rebecca Garcia. He earned an AWS Certified Welder. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, We would like to thank all the individuals/ businesses for making our 2025 French Elementary Career Day a huge success. The students had a blast while exploring many different career options. We began the day with Career on Wheels Parade. Thank you to these participants: Mayor Emil Garza, Chica’s, Cuero Police Department, Cuero ISD Athletic/ Coaches, Cuero ISD Band,Cuero ISD Transportation, City of Cuero, Cuero National Bank,Cuero EMS, Cuero Fire Department, Dewitt County Producers, Dewitt County Sheriff Department, Game Warden Kram, Greg Nemec and tractor crew, GVEC, Kevin Wanjura, Jay Lucas, Ancira Partner’s Chevrolet/ GMC, Texas Department of Public Safety, Cuero Chamber of Commerce, Rent A Center, Cuero Record, Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Whispering Oaks, Richard and Colton Filip, HEB, Leske Oil, Sucker Septic System- Kenneth Schley, South Texas Strutters, John Hudgeons Photography. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Gary Borders

Abbott signs voucher bill into law

Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. Abbott called the new law the biggest legislative win of his time in the governor’s office and touted the new program as the largest in the nation. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broadbased Texas Sunshine Coalition. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

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Pennsylvania Hay Part 1: Meeting up with fellow Texan

GOD first...Heavenly Father, guide and strengthen us as we follow in faith, ever watching for signs of Your gracious love through Your Amazing Grace. Tears in our heart express the longing that we share when some of those we have known are lost. Help us, with the understanding and Your Almighty Power to heal and comfort us as we journey in life each day. We pray in the name of our Dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Online version of longtime Texas newspaper The Canadian Record

Going the extra mile:

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Bramlette Family thanks Cuero

Bramlette Family thanks Cuero

Dear Cuero Community: Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, visits, food, and your kind words during Jay's recent illness. He was proud to serve Cuero all these many years. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Thank you from the Livestock Judging Team

Thank you from the Livestock Judging Team

Dear editor, We want to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to the community and surrounding areas of Cuero for their support of the DeWitt County Livestock Judging Team. Our fundraising efforts have been successful and we have met our monetary goal to get to Scotland. The Passport to Judge Gala held last Friday was well attended and we appreciate very much the support of the community. Words cannot express how blessed we are and once again we want to thank everyone who has supported us with praise, prayers and monetary donations along the way. We could not have done this without you. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

House bill proposes new standardized test

House bill proposes new standardized test

A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American- Statesman reported. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Thank you Mayor Kathy Payne for championing Nordheim

Thank you Mayor Kathy Payne for championing Nordheim

GOD first...Heavenly Father, in all we have done and all we will do depends on the grace given to us by our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Help us, in our daily prayers, to be always prepared and only asking for strength and stronger faith in our endeavors to be better in serving others around us who need help. Amen. We thank You Lord for all the blessings we receive, all known and unknown. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Hospital gets award for strong performance

Hospital gets award for strong performance

Dear Editor, We’re proud to share that we’ve received an award from the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals, or TORCH, sponsored by HealthSure, in recognition of our dedication to safety, risk management, and excellence in healthcare. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

Sign up open for May Feast & Tractor Pull sponsorships

Sign up open for May Feast & Tractor Pull sponsorships

GOD first...Heavenly Father, thank You for answered prayers for rain that came last week. We give thanks for the many blessingswehavereceived each and every day. Help us when our faith weakens, our strength grows weak, and when we fail to help others in their need. We ask all this in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

House passes Abbott’s school voucher bill

House passes Abbott’s school voucher bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for vouchers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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