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Raymond Adolph Faltesek

Raymond Adolph Faltesek

Raymond Adolph Faltesek, 92, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born May 26, 1932, in Port Lavaca to Adolph George and Agnes Frances Pecena Faltesek. He married Oretha Grace Gottschalt on November 14, 1954, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero. Raymond was a skilled welder and retired from Victoria Machine Works after working there for thirty-five years. He served as a volunteer fireman for Cuero Volunteer Fire Department for thirty-five years. In his free time, he enjoyed working on lawn mowers, hunting, fishing and cooking BBQ. His best memories and time spent were with his family making deer sausage and going on vacations to the coast. He treasured being a dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He was known by most for his bubbly personality and contagious smile. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

The Yorktown City Council meets in City Hall on June 24: (L-R) Mike Rippamonti, Crystal Hurta, Michele Warwas, Mayor Bill Baker, Megan Thomas, Connie Hall and Dickey Rodriguez. A number of subjects were discussed, including a $5,000 a month dip in sales taxes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Out with old, in with new

While the city is turning junk into bucks with its new GovDeals account, its purchase of a Kubota excavator will pay dividends in proper repairs for years to come, according to Mayor Bill Baker. Throughout the regular meeting of the Yorktown City Council on June 24, references were made to the ways a new excavator will benefit the city. 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

Friends of DeWitt County Children’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cuero VFW, 934 U.S. Highway 183 N. Explore, touch and climb on all kinds of vehicles (Horn-free 10-10:30 a.m.). 07/03/2024 07:20 AM

Puppeteers, from top, Micah Afflerbach, Anna Noel with “Gruffy” and Ellie Noel prepare to start a show for the “Bible Alive” camp at First Baptist Church in Yorktown. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Camp brings Bible Alive for youth

The puppet team is ready and so are the teachers, crafts and snacks. The fourth year of “Bible Alive” at First Baptist Church of Yorktown will launch on July 8, focusing this year on Moses. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Constable Crash

Constable Crash

DeWitt County Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was involved in a crash on IH-10 in Colorado County on Wednesday, June 12 at 4:15 a.m., according to a crash report filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. Phelps was listed as the driver, but no other vehicle was noted. Attempts to contact Constable Phelps were not answered. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Nordheim’s Broadway Bar &Grill in happier times offered live music, food and games in addition to adult beverages. The community favorite was closed by the state on June 13. (Contributed Photo)

Nordheim misses its gathering spot

The traditional Fourth of July gathering of Nordheimians at the Broadway Bar & Grill is displaced this year due to the restaurant’s abrupt closure. The community will gather at the Jubilee Park, but it’s not the same. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Cuero Municipal Park Family Event: 4-8 p.m. Free Pool & Splash Pad; 6 p.m. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

After the Rally for Ruby on Saturday, the Miss Cuero Court welcomed the newest Ruby Begonia as Cuero’s champion for this year’s Turkey Trot. (L-R) Jaslyn Pena, Bailey Woods, Sherry Oakes, Leslie Voelkel (holding “Ruby”), Miss Cuero Emily Woods, Keely Bryan and Maria Gonzales. In front is J...

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Located at 2109 Esplanade, SNYPD Thrift Avenue gives vouchers to pet owners for spaying or neutering cats or dogs throughout the county. On June 27, the nonprofit thrift store celebrated its grand reopening. (Staff Photo)

New SNYPD location offers savings for good cause

Celebrating their grand reopening since moving, the SNYPD Thrift Avenue store now has plenty of room for rack after rack of affordable used clothing, which funds the nonprofit’s vouchers for pet owners to spay or neuter their fur babies. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

SNYPD Grand Opening

SNYPD Grand Opening

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Westhoff group distributes 4th of July bags to homebound

Westhoff group distributes 4th of July bags to homebound

The Westhoff American Legion Post 369, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion met on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at St John Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Items discussed included future Legion hall rentals, future meeting dates, and historical information. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Cuero class of 1987 to hold reunion

Cuero class of 1987 to hold reunion

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: 7/31/24 T-shirt Cost: $20 Payment: via PayPal to @chsclass87 Due by 7/31/24 Schedule of Events 8/30 @7p: Cuero Gobblers Football Game (please wear your t-shirt or green shirt) 8/31 @ 11am: Memorial Ceremony at CHS around the tree planted in our honor. 8/31 @ 12:30p: Catered Lunch @ JaliscoTaqueria; 603 S Esplanade Cuero, TX 77954 8/31 @ 7pm: Catered Reunion Banquet @ Chisholm Trail Museum; 302 N Esplanade Cuero, TX 77954 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Arrest Report Week of Jun 21, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024

Arrest Report Week of Jun 21, 2024 to Jun 27, 2024

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 20 June 21, 2024 Colin Michael Richardson, 21, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Calhoun Co), Bond of $100,000, Cuero PD Leo Nickolas Galindo, 24, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $4,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, No Bond, DCSO Destini Hope Popps, 33, of Nordheim, Assault Class C, Fine of $374, DCSO Alanna Brooke Edwards, 34, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $30,000, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Cindy Mendez Guillory, 54, of Westhoff, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $432.70, DCSO June 22, 2024 Leeanna Juanita Munoz, 38, of San Antonio, Driving While License Suspended, Order to Release, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, Order to Release, Display Expired License Plates, Order to Release, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, Order to Release, DCSO Nayeli Narvaez, 21, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated BAC >= 0.15, Bond of $4,000, DPS June 23, 2024 No Arrest on this Date June 24, 2024 Rhonda Michelle Thomas, 36, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD June 25, 2024 Jerod Andre Lewis, 24, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $4,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, No/Expired DL, Fine of $183.30, Cuero PD Antonio Degollado, 38, of Yorktown, Assault Bodily Injury Family/House Member 2+, Bond of $10,000, Assault Family/ Household Member with Previous Conviction, Bond of $10,000, DCSO June 26, 2024 Abraham Alan Castillo, 36, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1/1-B<1G, No Bond, DCSO Terry Louis Oneill, 69, of Yoakum, Violation Probation/Theft with Previous Conviction (Jackson Co), No Bond, DCSO June 27, 2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Volunteers needed to make a difference for elders

Volunteers needed to make a difference for elders

Golden Crescent Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is seeking volunteers in DeWitt County to advocate for residents living in nursing and assisted living facilities. Volunteer ombudsmen visit residents, identify, and investigate complaints, and educate residents, families, and facility staff on protecting the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals living in longterm care settings. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

Record News Release

Record News Release

TO ACCIDENTSLOOSE LIVESTOCKS06- 21-2024 Disturbance-Family on Plum St, Nordheim Livestock-Loose on Arneckeville Rd, Cuero Threats-Communicating on E Main St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Livestock-Loose on FM 237, Yorktown Livestock-Injured on FM 2718, Cuero Disturbance on Ave D, Yorktown 06-22-2024 Accident on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Catholic Church Ln, Westhoff Reckless Driver on Hwy 87N, Cuero Animal Carcass on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 72W, Cuero Animal Loose on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Animal Case on W 4th St, Yorktown Check Welfare on E Main St, Yorktown Disturbance Family on Wied Rd, Nordheim Reckless Driver on Hwy 183N, Cuero 06-23-2024 Reckless Driver on Hwy 87S, Cuero Trespassing on Causey Ln, Cuero Animal Carcass on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assault-Physical on W 4th St, Yorktown Disturbance-Family on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Livestock Found on Sycamore Ln, Cuero 06-24-2024 Theft-Identity on W Hwy 72, Cuero Illegal Dumping on Crestview Dr, Cuero Harassment on N Mehnert St, Yorktown 06-25-2024 Criminal Mischief on E Prairie St, Cuero Assist Citizen on N Nau St, Yorktown Assault Physical on Ave D, Yorktown Road Hazard on FM 236, Cuero Disturbance on Friar Rd, Cuero 06-26-2024 Suspicious Activity on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Disturbance on E 7th St, Yorktown Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Harassment on FM 1447, Cuero Livestock-Loose on Cottonwood Ln, Cuero Fire-Investigation on Old Underpass Rd, Yorktown Disturbance-Family on Plum St, Nordheim Scam on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Criminal Trespass on Meischen Rd, Yorktown Intoxicated Person on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero 06-27-2024 Fire-Vehicle on FM 766, Cuero Livestock-Loose on Immenhauser Rd, Yoakum Livestock-Loose on Kendall Rd, Cuero Theft-Vehicle on Terryville Church Rd, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Fight on E Live Oak St, Cuero. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

About 50 vendors participated in Yorktown’s first Sunday Market on June 23. Emily Jennings with the Rockin K Boutique organized the event. On August 3, look for a Saturday Evening Market in the City Park from 6 -10 p.m.. (Contributed Photo)

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Pause for Pets

Another adorable litter of pups has arrived at Pet Adoptions of Cuero. These spunky terrier/retriever mixes are looking for their new forever homes. 07/02/2024 01:13 PM

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