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Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Texas

Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Texas

Spotting of birds in North Richland Hills, TX. marks state's first sign of spring Erie, PA (January 23, 2025)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Texas. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Patrick releases top 25 legislative priorities

Patrick releases top 25 legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the psychoactive ingredient in CBD products; increasing the school homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000; a Texas version of a government oversight department to improve governmental efficiency; and measures to shore up the state’s electric grid and water supply. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Chelsey Cheatham is a new physician assistant at Parkside Family Clinic.

Cuero Regional Hospital actively recruits staff

Cuero Regional Hospital CEO Lynn Falcone is actively working to recruit medical staff to meet the healthcare needs of residents in DeWitt County. Unfortunately, the hospital is currently short-staffed, making scheduling challenging. Clinics and doctors' offices are experiencing a significant increase in patients with stomach flu, as well as those suffering from cold symptoms like sniffling, runny noses, and sore throats. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Members of the Cuero Fire Department recently attended a 3-day course in Yoakum on Jan 24-26. The training involved incident management and auto extrication training with the instructors from the Metro Fire group from Houston. Pictured from the left are Shaun Kline, Morgan Drake, Cade Neth...

ACCIDENTS 2 LOOSELIVESTOCK 3 01-24-2024 Accident on Stratton Rd, Yoakum Animal Case on W Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Royal Oaks #2, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on Hwy 87 S, Cuero 01- 25-2025 Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Livestock Found on Klein Rd, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on N Hoppe St, Yorktown Alarm-Business on E Main St, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on N Hoppe St, Yorktown 01-26-2025 Loose Livestock on Anderson Rd, Cuero Check-WelfareonW4th St, Yorktown 01-27-2025 Loose Livestock on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Disturbance – Noise on W Main St, Yorktown Road Hazard on Tulley Rd, Cuero Gas – Odor on E 3rd St, Yorktown Road Hazard on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on W Hwy 72, Cuero Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero 01-28-2025 Animal Injured on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorktown Theft – Gas Drive Off on E Main St, Yorktown 01-29-2025 Check Welfare on N West St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Anderson Rd, Cuero Accident of FM 236, Cuero 01-30-2025 Dispute on Mylius Ln, Yoakum Theft on Sauer-Bade Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Clinton St, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72 W, Cuero. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

Courtesy of Sam Houston State University HUNTSVILLE – The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University. Caden Lange, of Cuero, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Brittan Allman, of Yorktown, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, Cum Laude. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The older I get the more I realize the memories of days gone by. They are treasures and something that I will take with me until the Lord calls me home. These cherished thoughts linger in mymindmostdaysandIam sure that others of the same ageIamandolder,remember thesetimesofthepastalso. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Record Law & Order

Record Law & Order

Arrest Report Week of Jan. 24, 2025 to Jan. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

On Thursday, January 30, sixteen spellers from across DeWitt County competed at the DeWitt County Spelling Bee. Co-Champions Maximilian Leslie-Mess, left, a 4th grader from Hunt Elementary, and Eli Roeder, right, a 5th grader from St. Michael's Catholic School, will represent DeWitt County...

Co-Champion Spellers

. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Comptroller announces Opioid Abatement Fund grant plan

Comptroller announces Opioid Abatement Fund grant plan

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today applauded the Opioid Abatement Fund Council's (OAFC or Council) 2025 Grant Issuance Plan that could award up to $100 million in grants for approved proposals that respond to the statewide opioid crisis. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Let’s level up our news game

Let’s level up our news game

In the news business, when a lot of citizens are asked the same question, it’s called a “man on the street.” Late night TV hosts like to stun us with bits where seemingly common knowledge is not that common after all. Jay Leno once asked people on San Antonio’s Riverwalk to name someone who fought in the Alamo. The jaw-dropping ignorance made us laugh and cringe (and some teachers cry). Most recently, a late-night crew asked individuals how they were voting AFTER the election. In other words, the folks were not aware that election day had passed. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Peggy Ledbetter’s grandson, Trevor Ledbetter of Industrial High School, has been selected for the 2025 All State Band. As a trombone player, Trevor is a third-generation brass player. His father, born in Cuero, is the principal trumpet player in the Victoria Symphony and the Corpus Christi...

Brass in his blood

. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Officials discuss taxes, roads, golf carts, and crowded hospitals at chamber luncheon

Officials discuss taxes, roads, golf carts, and crowded hospitals at chamber luncheon

On January 29, the Cuero Chamber of Commerce held an event called 'The State of Cuero Business' at the Chisholm Heritage Museum. The event featured key speakers, including Anna Daniels from the Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority (GBRA), DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, Cuero Mayor Emil Garza, Lynn Falcone, the CEO of Cuero Regional Hospital, and Cuero City Manager Wayne Berger. Maggie Cromeens, the Executive Director of the Cuero Development Corporation, also spoke, but her presentation was cut short, which limited the time for questions. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Conservancy announces funding to support land management

Conservancy announces funding to support land management

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy recently announced an upcoming interim funding deadline for an additional round of land management funding under both the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI). This funding is available for private landowners/producers who own natural or agricultural lands in eligible counties across Texas, including Austin, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, FortBend,Galveston, Gonzales, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Montgomery, Victoria, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Gobbler football named runner up for ‘Beyond the Game’ award

Gobbler football named runner up for ‘Beyond the Game’ award

WACO - The Cuero High School football program was named as a runner up to the Grant Teaff Beyond the Game Team Award on January 28, receiving a $1,000 grant for service to their community. This award is presented to one Texas High School team who exemplifies outstanding service to their community that goes beyond the game. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Piano donation

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Contributed by LeAnn Jander

Energy, Spirit, Pride - Cuero Cheer makes it to finals

This year has been an exhilarating ride for the Cuero High School Cheerleaders as they made their mark at the UIL Spirit State Championships held at the Ft. Worth Convention Center. With spirited determination and skill, they reached the finals for the third time in school history, a remarkable accomplishment that showcases their commitment and talent. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Residents rattled by recent DeWitt County earthquake

Residents rattled by recent DeWitt County earthquake

Anlowlevelearthquake centered in the Falls City area last Wednesday was felt throughout DeWitt County as well. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Falls City area around 9:30 p.m. on January 29. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

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