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Gobblers down Rockets

Gobblers down Rockets

Friday night, the atmosphere inside the gym was electric as the Cuero Gobblers faced off against the San Antonio Kennedy Rockets to kick off district play. From the tip-off, it was clear that both teams were ready to battle. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Gobblers able to establish a 7-point lead. Junior Walker Dietze and Sophomore Dae Dae Bonner played a significant factor, ending the night with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 12 points, 5 rebounds respectively. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

DeWitt Briefs

Cuero Regional Hospital Blood Drive Cuero Regional Hospital will be hosting a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, January 16th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Juan Solis and his wife, Margaret, listen as Mayor Emil Garza congratulates Solis on his retirement from the Cuero Fire Department. The couple has big travel plans for 2025. Meanwhile, the fire department is advertising for a new firefighter. (Staff Photo)

Firefighter thanked for 2 decades’ service

Friends and co-workers gathered at the Cuero Fire Department on the cold and drizzly day of the recent cold front to wish first responder Juan Soliz a happy retirement. He served 19 years and seven months as a fire and AEMT for the Cuero Fire Department. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Shelby Stary wears her ADN pin which she was recently awarded at the Victoria College nursing graduation. She was the recipient of the Leaders in Nursing Careers (LINC) scholarship program at Cuero Regional Hospital. (Photo by Ele Chew)

New nurses persevere, graduate

Despite challenges in COVID-era education, local scholarship winner Shelby Stary received her associate degree nurse (ADN) pin at the Victoria College nursing graduation ceremony on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

City and county leaders gathered with a Los Angeles film crew on Saturday, January 4, before the group headed out to shoot at various sites around DeWitt County. The crew spent a week in Cuero filming a show that will air in 2026. Local leaders got to know the crew, some of whom may be aff...

Film crew finds friends in Cuero

Behind the scenes last week, city and county leaders mobilized to help a Los Angeles film crew shoot footage for an episode about “mysterious legends.” Charlie Cook, an LAbased story producer, said that communities don’t always welcome film crews. “We found the opposite in Cuero,” he said. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Yoakum accident victim turns loss into hope for faith-filled lives

Yoakum accident victim turns loss into hope for faith-filled lives

On a foggy January morning in 2023, a small plane carrying five men from Memphis, TN, crashed in Yoakum, rocking the Yoakum community and leaving a deep scar on the hearts of many in Memphis. Among those on board were five men: beloved fathers, husbands, and leaders of the faith community. Four of the passengers lost their lives on impact, while their Pastor, Dr. Kennon Vaughan, miraculously survived. Vaughan was transported to a Victoria hospital and eventually to a larger trauma center in San Antonio, where he underwent numerous operations and procedures to save his life. Through the power of prayer, and the overwhelming grace of God, Pastor Vaughan lived and has made a nearly full recovery. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 67 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 January 03, 2025 Katarina Spies, 32, of Yoakum, Bond Forfeiture/Possession Controlled Substance PG2>=1G=$200, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Eric Jequay Girdy, 42, of Cuero, Burglary of Building, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD William Sterling Pick, 39, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $500, Cuero PD Angel Garcia Vincent, 44, of Cuero, Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Alvin Franklin Felder, 49, of Yorktown, Parole Violation, No Bond, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $500, DCSO Jose Ventura Lopez, 25, of Yoakum, Harassment Communication, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD January 04, 2025 Margie Rios, 54, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, Criminal Mischief>=$ 750 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Carl Meeks, Sr.

Carl Meeks, Sr.

Carl Meeks, Sr., 92, of Victoria passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born-June 21, 1932 in Pur cell, Oklahoma to the late Hubert and Dovie Meeks. He married Mary Alice Parker on February 25, 1955 in McAllen, Texas. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Stay away from TV and go to Nordheim Stock Show

Stay away from TV and go to Nordheim Stock Show

Heavenly Father, we ask that the spirit within us will sustain us as our body betrays us with the sin of each waking day. Guide Your Holy Spirit to be our path in which we are to follow to enrich others as well as ourselves with deeds of kindness and good will. We ask in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus. Amen. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Kitty Kat seniors Sydnie Krueger (left) and Laynie Boyd (right) battle Skidmore players for the ball, while Nina Villarreal (center) looks on. PHOTO BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats and Wildcats Secure thrilling district wins

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat varsity basketball teams picked up wins last Tuesday in District 312A action. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Yorktown traveled to Skidmore-Tynan to take on the Lady Cats and Bobcats. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Veteran TPWD wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently named wildlife division director for the state agency. Cain says developing good relationships with private landowners will be a top priority. (Courtesy Photo)

Cain takes reins of TPWD wildlife division, calls landowner relationships a top priority

There’s new brass at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Austin headquarters. Veteran wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently selected as the new wildlife division director for the state agency. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting drives to the basket, as senior Sam Forbes trails the play. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY YORKTOWN ISD

Kitty Kats, Wildcats sweep Pettus in district action

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat Varsity Basketball teams secured decisive victories over the Pettus Lady Eagles and Eagles on Friday night, January 10, in District 31-2A action. Both teams battled through early challenges but came out on top with dominant second halves. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Hospital program addresses nurse shortage

Hospital program addresses nurse shortage

Texas is facing a nursing shortage, just like the entire United States. The Center for Nursing Workforce Studies reports a projected shortage of approximately 57,000 RNs in Texas by 2032. This shortage will impact the quality of patient care, as well as patient satisfaction. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Adam Fanning, left, with Brandt Companies, and Sheriff Carl Bowen, right, present a report to the Commissioners Court regarding the jail’s failing hot water heaters. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Jail requests repairs of failing water heaters

Sheriff Carl Bowen informed the DeWitt County Commissioners that six of 10 hot water heaters in the county jail were out of service during the regular meeting on January 13. Though the repair request was urgent due to possibilities of leaks, the jail will have to make due until the vendor submits a quote at the next Commissioner’s Court meeting. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Cuero Regional Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2025, a little girl named Ailana Jayleni Reveles Lazo, weighing 6 pounds and 10 ounces. Little Ailana was born to parents Heidi Puebla and Cesar Reveles at 1:15 p.m on January 6. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Quilt Guild donates work to community

Formed in 1985, the Heirloom Stitch Quilt Guild has created numerous quilt and pillowcase donations over the years. These heartfelt gifts are given to various recipients, including the first newborn of the year, fire victims in DeWitt County, graduating seniors, mothers and children at the South Texas Children’s Home, attendees of the Christian Warrior Retreat in Yorktown, police and EMS first responders, children in the DeWitt County foster system, and the VFW for raffles to raise funds. The Guild also provides gift certificates to 4-H quilt winners each spring. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Celebrating community and hope at Christmas in the Park

Celebrating community and hope at Christmas in the Park

Dear Editor, This past Saturday, I had the privilege of volunteering with the Cuero ISD Education Foundation at the annual Christmas in the Park event. Amidst the twinkling lights and festive decorations, I was reminded of the true spirit of Christmas—hope. It was heartwarming to see people from all walks of life, including those traveling from different states, coming together to enjoy the beautiful illuminations. As I engaged with attendees, I witnessed the profound impact this event has on our community. There were people facing tough battles, such as cancer and recovery from abuse, as well as those simply searching for a bit of joy during the holiday season. Seeing their faces light up with the Christmas spirit gave me a deep sense of warmth and a renewed sense of duty. It was a powerful reminder that even small acts of kindness, like volunteering at such events, can bring immense joy and comfort to many. I am incredibly grateful to live in a community that supports this honorable display year after year. I’m also thankful to be part of an organization like the Cuero ISD Education Foundation, which dedicates its time to spreading joy through smiles, greetings, and even a peppermint stick for those passing through to enjoy the scenery. A heartfelt thank you to Christmas in the Park for bringing this magical experience to life each year, and to the Cuero ISD Education Foundation for their unwavering commitment to our community. It is moments like these that make me proud to call Cuero my home. This is truly the place you want to be. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

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