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Kitty Kat senior Sydnie Krueger goes up for two points against Needville on December 27. The team won 53-19 in its first game of the tournament in Louise. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats pick up wins at Louise tournament

The Yorktown Kitty Kat Varsity basketball team competed December 27-28 in the Lady Hornet Holiday Classic in Louise, picking up a couple of victories. On day one, Yorktown faced two Class 4A schools. In game one, the Kitty Kats faced off against the Needville Lady Jays. Showing only a little rust from the holiday break, Yorktown jumped out to a 31-6 halftime lead, on its way to a 53-19 win. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

VN Top Graduates photo: Pictured (L-R) are Victoria College President Dr. Jennifer Kent; Abigail Perez and Dakota Ratjen, the 2024 Vocational Nursing Program graduates with the highest GPA; and Dean of Allied Health Darla Strother. Ratjen is from Yorktown. PHOTO BY VICTORIA COLLEGE

Nursing students graduate from Victoria College

Fifty-four nursing students completed the intense studies of the Victoria College Vocational Nursing Program to graduate on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. Three of the new nurses, Cayla Green, Dakota Ratjen and Emily Jones hail from Yorktown. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Brian Cromeens, the new 24th Judicial District Attorney, takes the oath of office on January 1 accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and daughter Libby. District Judge Stephen Williams administered the oath. STAFF PHOTO

Fresh start: new DA office opens with clean slate

A new era of law enforcement in DeWitt, Goliad and Refugio counties began January 1 with the oath of office sworn by Brian Cromeens, the next 24th Judicial District Attorney. Supporters filled the upstairs courtroom of the DeWitt County Courthouse to witness the oath, which was administered by District Judge Stephen Williams. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

District 15-2A, Division II champion Shiner was defeated December 18, 2024, in the Class 2A, Division II State Championship Game, 36-29, by Muenster. The District 152A, Division II All-District team can now be released. The Yorktown Wildcats were represented very well after posting a 7-4 record on the season and finishing in 3rd place in the district. Here are the Wildcat All-District selections: First Team All-District: Junior Brody Metting was named 1st Team All-District Quarterback. Metting had an amazing season: rushing for 1444 yards, more than any other quarterback in school history and rushed for 25 touchdowns. He also threw for over 500 yards and four touchdowns. Metting went through an incredible stretch early in the season when he rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns against Banquete, then the very next week rushed for 268 yards and six touchdowns against Skidmore-Tynan. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Shiner Gaslight Theatre voucher tickets on sale

Shiner Gaslight Theatre voucher tickets on sale

Shiner Gaslight Gift Vouchers (formerly Season Tickets) are on sale for the 2025 productions. Each voucher is $105 and is good for 3 tickets for the 2025 season. Holders can make reservations on-line for each of the plays one week before ticket sales are open to the public. Please log onto www.shinergaslight. org and click on “Gift Vouchers” for detailed information on how to purchase vouchers. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel, 71, of Cuero passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born December 20, 1953 in Cuero to Victor and Earlien Rabke Goebel. He married Rhonda Doehrman at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville on December 3, 1983. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Nordheim FFA Stock Show kicks off this month

Nordheim FFA Stock Show kicks off this month

The Nordheim FFA Stock Show will be held on Saturday, January 25, at the Nordheim FFA Show Barn. The market judging and breeding animal showing will begin at 9:00 AM. Currently, there are 13 Cattle entries, 19 Lambs, 18 Goats, and 9 hogs, for a total of 59 animal projects. The premium auction will begin at 2:00 PM. The Nordheim FFA Stock Show is a 501( c ) (3), so all donations are tax-deductible. The Nordheim School Food, Art, Craft, and Models Show will be happening in the Main Building across the street. The Grand, Reserve, Blue-Ribbon Foods, Art and Crafts will sell at the conclusion of the animal sale. The MODELS will not sell. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Pavia wins against NCAA, temporarily

Pavia wins against NCAA, temporarily

This past season, Vanderbilt quarterback, Diego Pavia demolished perennial powerhouse Alabama and last season while at New Mexico State he defeated Auburn. His newest opponent appears to be the NCAA, and it seems he is in position to have a big victory. Athletes get five calendar years to play four seasons according to the NCAA. Junior college factors as a season of play. This policy is the heart of the case. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

New Year’s resolutions for seniors

New Year’s resolutions for seniors

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Viticulturist gives tips on selecting sparkling wine

Viticulturist gives tips on selecting sparkling wine

When most people think of sparkling wine, they picture partaking of some while watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve or when making a heartwarming celebratory toast. Known for their bubbles, sparkling wines are often associated with grand celebrations. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Each night when I lay down in my bed I say, “Thank you Lord for another day of life.” For the past several months this had been my prayer of thanksgiving because several months ago I was close to going home and being with my heavenly Father. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Protect your pets on New Years Eve

Protect your pets on New Years Eve

Every shelter, pet rescue and animal control facility dreads two holidays every year.... the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve! There are fireworks, noise makers and lots of extra 'sounds' that our pets - dogs and cats - are not familiar with and puts them in a state of panic. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Kubesch named to Elite Academic All-State Team

Kubesch named to Elite Academic All-State Team

Gobbler senior Conner Kubesch earned the distinguished rank of Elite Team in this year’s Texas High School Coaches Association’s academic all-state football team. Several of his teammates were named to the 1st and 2nd team as well. The team recognizes senior athletes, trainers and managers who excel in GPA (grades 9-12), class rank and ACT/SAT score. The Elite Team requires a near perfect score in all categories. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Justin Wigley with the massive 23 pointer he took on Nov. 3. Scoring 211 gross and 203 1/8 net, the free-ranging buck is the biggest non-typical ever reported from Angelina County and is sure to be one of the best bucks reported statewide this season. (Courtesy Photo, Justin Wigley)

Angelina County 23 pointer likely to be one Texas’ top bucks of the 2024-25 season

Justin Wigley of Huntington has shot some really nice bucks over the years, but none to compare to the bruiser of a whitetail that came calling on the afternoon of Nov. 3. It was the bewitching hour — roughly 20 minutes before sunset. The buck stepped out in an opening in the company of four does about 80 yards of Wigley’s box blind situated deep in the heart of his 1,200-acre lease in Angelina County. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Verda Mae Foerster

Verda Mae Foerster

Verda Mae Foerster, 87, of Yorktown, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born June 12, 1937 in Yorktown to Albert and Vera Emma Geffert Podsim. She married the love of her life Edgar J. Foerster on July 19, 1959. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

BeWitt Briefs

Every Wednesday until January 1, the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department is hosting hayrides through the Christmas in the Park from 6-9 p.m. Night of Lights Walk with friends and family through the beautiful light display in Cuero Park on January 2, at 6:30 p.m. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Reuss Street Fire

Reuss Street Fire

First responders, including Cuero FD, Cuero Volunteer FD, Yoakum Volunteer FD, Yorktown Volunteer FD, Cuero PD (traffic control), DeWitt County Emergency Management, TDEM, Cuero EMS, Texas Gas and City of Cuero Utilities, were called to a house fire at 512 E. Reuss St. around 1 a.m. on December 27. No one was injured and the cause is under investigation. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

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