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Bank promotes talent within, welcomes new hires

TrustTexas Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two internal leaders and the addition of two new hires to its senior management team. These changes reflect the Bank’s commitment to fostering talent from within and strengthening its leadership as it continues to expand its offerings and grow its customer base. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Little League The Cuero Little League online registration is currently open for players ages 4-16, in the baseball and softball divisions. Tee Ball is currently coed and is listed under the baseball division. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Senior Jaydie Cooper brings the ball down during the LaVernia game. (Photos by Courtney Kubesch)

Rising to the occasion—Lady Gobblers down the Bears

The Lady Gobblers secured a convincing victory against the Lavernia Bears with a score of 68-43 in a basketball district showdown that highlighted the longstanding competitive spirit of both teams on January 14. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

The trustees of the Westhoff ISD School Board are: front row (L-R), Gayle Smith, Melinda Weikel, Cindy Burnett and Sue Hilbrich. Back row, Andrew Weikel, HR Krause, and Dwayne Parker. (Staff Photo)

School boards: largest group of locally elected officials

County school boards are often treated to downhome cooking, but in January it’s a given during School Board Recognition Month. It’s an opportunity to show appreciation for the individuals who give their time and attention to uplifting public education and representing their community in the guidance of their schools. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Alice Towery Gilroy, the daughter of Ken Towery, receives a proclamation from Mayor Emil Garza commemorating her father’s 1955 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The proclamation also encourages observance of National News Literacy Week, Feb. 3-7. For more information, see the News Litera...

Council hears about Cuero Day at Capitol

On Tuesday, February 11, representatives from Cuero are invited to attend “Cuero Day at the Capitol” in order to meet with legislators during the session in progress, according to Cuero Chamber of Commerce Director Angie Cuellar. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nordheim alum makes Schreiner Dean’s List

Nordheim alum makes Schreiner Dean’s List

Jessica Knetig, of Nordheim, was named to the Schreiner University Dean's List for the 2024 fall term. To qualify for the Dean's List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit for the term. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Gilbert Pargmann/ Nordheim News

Oil field traffic taking toll on Nordheim pipelines

GOD first...Heavenly Father, help us in our times of weakness. Give us strength to sustain us on our voyage in helping others in need. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Gary Borders/ Capital Highlights

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.6 billion available during the 202627 budget cycle, down 1.1%. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Let’s get to the heart of the matter

Let’s get to the heart of the matter

February is dedicated to issues of the heart in more ways than one. In addition to Valentine's Day, February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In fact, in 2022, heart disease accounted for 702,880 deaths in the United States. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 66 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 21 January 10, 2025 No arrests on this date January 11, 2025 Isaiah Ramirez, 19, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000-, Resist Arrest/Search, Bond of $4,000, Assault Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Assault Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Linda Rae Sandoval, 36, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD January 12, 2025 No Arrest on this Date January 13, 2025 Alyssa Brooke Lewis, 32, of Yorktown, Bond Forfeiture/Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, No Bond, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO George Lee Urrutia, 53, of Kenedy, Possession Controlled Substance PG1= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Charles Lee Good, 41, of Yorktown, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Lurah Kathleen Oliver, 38, of Yorktown, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Laura Sofia Soliz, 40, of Yorktown, Class C Assault by Threat, Fine of $560.30, DCSO January 15, 2025 Kaden Montana Hawkins, 23, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $540.80, DCSO Isaac Lee Rios, 26, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-10 01-10-2025 Suspicious Vehicle on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 77, Yoakum Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Criminal Trespass on Henneke Rd, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Thomaston Suspicious Activity on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Shots Fired on Elizabeth St, Yorktown 01-11-2025 Accident on Hwy 72, Nordheim Loose Livestock on FM 2718, Yorktown Accident on Gaebler Rd, Yorktown 01-12-2025 Suspicious Activity on W 5th St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on Bootlegger Lane, Yoakum Road Hazard on FM 240, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Biemer Rd, Yorktown 01-13-2025 Property Lost/Missing on FM 2718, Cuero Assist Citizen on AA Hahn Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Person on Nau St, Yorktown Trespassing on FM 1447, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72, Nordheim Property Lost/Missing on Giles Rd, Yoakum Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Disturbance on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero 01-14-2025 Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Assist CPD with Funeral Escort on Broadway St, Cuero Loose – Livestock on S Hwy 87, Cuero Loose – Livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero Open Door on E Main St, Yorktown Warrant Service on S Gaebler St, Yorktown 01-15-2025 Animal Carcass on N Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Activity on S Gabler, Yorktown Theft on N Mertins, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on FM 3010, Yoakum Livestock – Loose on FM 236, Cuero Criminal Trespass on W Hwy 72, Cuero Suspicious Activity on S Mertins St, Yorktown Accident on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Fire – Vehicle on Hefner Ln, Cuero Assault Physical on Elm St, Nordheim 01-16-2025 Accident – Deer on FM 1447, Cuero Gas-Odor on 6th St, Yorktown Livestock-Loose on Barnhart Ranch Rd, Westhoff Disabled Vehicle on FM 2656, Yorktown Animal Loose on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property Damage on FM 1447, Cuero Suspicious Activity on N Nau St, Yorktown 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale

40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale

The 40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Cuero Livestock Commission, has drawn approximately 15 bulls and 200 females. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nordheim Sports

Nordheim Sports

This last week was a great day to be a Pirate! Both the Lady Pirates and Pirates racked up 2 more district wins each. Tuesday night they played in Tivoli and Friday night was a big win at home for homecoming. Currently the Lady Pirates are 4-1 and in district play the Pirates are 2-1. L-R: Carly Metting, Shaylynn Wagner, and Abby Klein 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

January’s Wildcats of the Month

January’s Wildcats of the Month

Leah, Leland, Maddison, Dorothy, Aiyanna, Levi, Stella, and Rylee. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting makes a 3-pointer to start the game against Woodsboro.

Kitty Kats, Wildcats dominate Woodsboro in District showdown

The Yorktown Kitty Kats and Wildcats Varsity Basketball teams hosted Woodsboro on January 14, 2025, in District 31-2A action and delivered decisive victories to extend their district winning streaks to three games. The Kitty Kats powered their way to a 54-32 win, while the Wildcats secured a 4838 victory, sending the visitors home empty- handed. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nick Villarreal and Carly Metting

Nordheim Homecoming

Nick Villarreal and Carly Metting. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Jr. High Win

The Yorktown Junior High Kitty Kat Black Team won the Nordheim Tournament by defeating Austwell-Tivoli, 28-5, and Nordheim, 32-23. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Brooke Zorn, Aubrey Guzman, Kyleigh Garcia, Lea Rodriguez, Lily Taylor. Back Row (L-R): Coach Whitney Schroeder, Sayuri King, Joy Whitehead, Camille Person, Cailyn Schendel, Cayleigh Good, Allyson Mika, Coach Val Acree. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

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