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DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 86 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 27 January 31, 2025 Eric Jequay Girdy, 42, of Cuero, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair (Victoria Co), Bond of $40,000 Cash, DCSO Billy Joe Egg, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $75,000, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Andrew Paul Garza, 36, of Yoakum, Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD Guadalupe Garza, 27, of Rio Grande City, Driving While Intoxicated BAC>=0.15, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Kalen Martin Barefield, 21, of Cuero, Ran Stop Sign, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Speeding 10% Over, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Jason Edwin Enoch, 48, of Cuero, VCO/Livestock at Large, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Stephanie Marie Rios, 36, of Cuero, NISI/ Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, No Bond, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $246, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $246, DCSO February 1, 2025 Robert Dale Riggs, 55, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD February 2, 2025 Benjamin Lucas Villarreal, 26, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $4,000, DPS Robert Anthony Trevino, 60, of Yorktown, Violation of U.S. Federal Probation, No Bond, DCSO Landon Dale Castillo, 26, of Victoria, Aggravated Assault Causes Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $30,000, DCSO February 3, 2025 George Lee Urrutia, 53, of Kenedy, Motion to Revoke/Possession Controlled Substance PG 1/1B <1G, No Bond, DCSO February 4, 2025 No Arrest on this Date February 5, 2025 Cory Daniel Filip, 36, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ No/Expired Driver License, Fine $383.50, Cuero PD Haley Jewel Baumann, 21, of Nordheim, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Paige Mercedes Staton, 25, of Edna, Motion to Revoke Probation/Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse, No Bond, DCSO Blake Martin Ogg, 32, of Yoakum, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD Leesa Rene Potter, 34, of Runge, Burglary of Building (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, DCSO February 6, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., serves Veterans and guests with Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home, one of 10 facilities maintained by the VLB. (Contributed Photo)

Anniversary of Texas State Veterans home celebrated

AUSTIN— On February 7, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., presented the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston with a certificate commemorating its Five-Year Anniversary. Commissioner Buckingham was joined by other state leaders, including State Senator Kelly Hancock and State Representative Alma Allen. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Should you take on 30-30-30 weight loss trend?

Should you take on 30-30-30 weight loss trend?

Milwaukee, WI — During the first couple of months of the year, as people work to keep their New Year’s Resolutions, there’s all sorts of information online and on social media touting the best methods to lose weight, exercise, and eat right. One practice that went viral in late 2024 was the 30-30-30 method. The idea is to consume 30 grams of protein within the first 30 minutes of waking up and follow that with 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Hochheim Prairie Donations

Hochheim Prairie Donations

Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 2 in Cuero donates $350 to Cuero Little League Team Sponsorship. Pictured from L-R: HP secretary Gloria Bales, HP treasurer Cathy Hurta, Cuero Little League President Janie Hill, and HP president Ronnie Dietz. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Illegal white-tailed deer smuggling operation uncovered

Illegal white-tailed deer smuggling operation uncovered

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens have concluded an investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of two individuals involved in illegally moving captive whitetailed deer. A South Texas deer breeder and his business partner were caught attempting to smuggle seven deer from a licensed deer breeding facility in East Texas through Montgomery County to Brazoria and Duval counties, where they intended to illegally release the deer into the wild on private property. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Museum unveils exhibit on Indianola’s history

Museum unveils exhibit on Indianola’s history

The Cuero Heritage Museum proudly presents Honoring Our Mother: Indianola in Color, a groundbreaking exhibit showcasing the rich history of Indianola through colorized historical photographs. Running from February 1 through June 1, this exhibit breathes new life into the past, offering visitors a unique and immersive experience. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Victor Mathis coached hundreds of Cuero athletes in his 39-year career. On Saturday, Feb. 15, Coach Mathis will be celebrated at a gathering from 4-8 p.m. at Cuero's Ag Friar Event Center. All are welcome, free of charge.

Cuero gathers to honor championship coach

As Sunday’s Super Bowl demonstrated, winning three straight championships is no easy feat. Cuero knows this and so does Victor Mathis. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

2025 Cuero ISD Western Art Show students capture top awards in Houston

2025 Cuero ISD Western Art Show students capture top awards in Houston

The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum (CTHM) is proudly showcasing the “Best of the Best” from the 2025 Cuero ISD Western Art Show and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Show, running from February 4 to February 18 at 302 N. Esplanade St. The exhibition is organized by Cuero High School art teacher Heather Stewart, Junior High art teacher Kelle Clark, and Elementary art teacher Kelli Dingle. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Brinley Everlee Noelle Thomas

Born January 14, 2025 Weighing 6 lbs 15oz; 20 inches, to Kadince Garibay & Wyatt Thomas at Cuero Regional Hospital, Heart Health Fridays Every FRIDAY in February, 8:30 – 10:30 AM In the main lobby, Cuero Regional Hospital will offer a special price of $10, for Blood Pressure screening and a Lipid Panel lab draw. No appointment needed, walk ups are welcome. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Lady Gobblers Head into Season Opener

Lady Gobblers Head into Season Opener

The Lady Gobbler Softball team has finished up their scrimmages and are ready to battle it out this season. The Lady Gobblers kick off their season on Tuesday, February 11 at home versus Ganado. Coach Cody Miller commented “Our scrimmages have been productive. After graduating five seniors last year, it has allowed us to work with kids at positions that need to be filled. We are young, but we are really excited the direction our team is going.” Head out to support the Lady Gobblers at 5 and 7. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Christina Reyna

Christina Reyna

Christina Reyna, 92, of Yorktown, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. Christina was born March 28, 1932, in Yorktown, Texas to Alvino and Alvina Berckenhoff Villarreal. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Dorothy Jablonski Dueser Brown

Dorothy Jablonski Dueser Brown

Dorothy Jablonski Dueser Brown passed away January 28, 2025, at the age of 93. Dorothy was born in Yorktown Texas on October 10, 1931, in DeWitt County, to Henry and Agnes (Tam) Jablonski. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Bernice Pilsner

Bernice Pilsner

Bernice Pilsner, 87, of Nordheim passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born December 12, 1937 in Sweet Home to Herbert and Annie Kremling Laake. Bernice loved to be outside with all her flowers. Flowers brought peace and enjoyment. Bernice also liked to play bingo and enjoyed her trips to Coushatta. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Harlin Royce Gruetzmacher

Harlin Royce Gruetzmacher

Harlin Royce Gruetzmacher of Katy, Texas passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born in Yorktown, TX on June 19, 1933. Harlin grew-up and lived throughout life; birth through high school graduation; Yorktown, TX U.S. Army; Fort Bliss, TX and Japan Post Army years working for Texaco; Colorado, California, Texas Retirement years: Liverpool, TX and finally Katy, TX. He was married to Carlyn A. Voelkel on June 14, 1953 in Yorktown, TX. Harlin attended Yorktown high school, graduated in 1950 and later served in the U.S. Army, 1953-1955. His hobbies included antiques, restoring furniture, restoring and repairing antique clocks, vegetable gardening, and reading. Harlin was known for his loyalty, tenacity, curiosity, resourcefulness, Christian example, patriotic, no nonsense, and hard working. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Mancel Lee “Chuck” Mueller

Mancel Lee “Chuck” Mueller

Mancel Lee “Chuck” Mueller, 88, of Yorktown, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, with family by his side. Mancel was born on November 7, 1936, in Davy, Texas to Erich and Olivia Thieme Mueller. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Here's little CUDDLES - a small schnauzer mix hoping Cupid will find her a forever family to bond with. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Need a Valentine? Adopt one at either shelter

Hoping anyone looking for love this Valentine weekend will think of the two local shelters - Pet Adoptions of Cuero and the Cuero City Animal Shelter. No need to buy love when you can just adopt it! There are so many to choose from - big, small, medium - dogs, cats, kittens and puppies - all wishing for a family to call their own. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Hanging with Teddy

Hanging with Teddy

Yorktown seniors Trent Foerster and Sam Forbes, along with coach Val Acree, attended the Teddy Roosevelt Show, a one man dinner show performance by Joe Wiegand, at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. Pictured (L-R): Trent Foerster, Sam Forbes, Teddy Roosevelt (actor Joe Wiegand) and Val Acree. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

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