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Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke

Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke

Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke, 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 21, 1944, to Carl W. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Legislative session begins on January 14

Legislative session begins on January 14

The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 70 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 December 27, 2024 Jovanna Kaynn Jezzet Johnson, 20, of Yoakum, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Burglary Habitation Intend to Commit Other Felony, Bond of $50,000, Resist Arrest/ Transport, Bond of $4,000, Criminal Mischief>=$ 100=$100=$100 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-13 12-27-2024 Loose Livestock Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Death Bootlegger LN, Yoakum Loose Livestock Hwy 87 S, Cuero Road Hazard Simecek RD, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Abandoned Vehicle on 6th St, Nordheim Assist Other Agency on N West St, Yorktown Theft on Golly Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hahn Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Stratton Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Vehicle on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorkwon Fire-Tank on Dworaczyk Rd, Yorktown Assault Physical on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 12-28-2024 Check Welfare on Bubba Palmer Rd, Cuero Check Welfare on S Riedel St, Yorktown Disturbance on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Scam on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Suspicious Person on Hwy 77A, Cuero Utilities-Gas on N West St, Yorktown Assault Physical on S Nau St, Yorktown 12-29-2024 Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Assist CPD w/Disturbance on N Valley St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Criminal Mischief on W 4th St, Nordheim Disturbance on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 3010, Yoakum Disturbance on N West, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Harassment on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum 12-30-2024 Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Suspicious activity on E 6th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Check welfare on W Main St, Yorktown Burglary residence on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Road hazard on Joe Pokluda Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on Garfield Rd, Cuero Suspicious activity on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Assisted CPD w/Accident on E Broadway, Cuero 12-31-2024 Theft Property on N Terrell St, Cuero Theft-property on E 8th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property damage on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 953, Cuero 01-01-2025 Shots Fired Fish Pond Living, Cuero Warrant Service, At Karnes Co Line Disturbance-Family on Hwy FM 236 Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Mertins St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Fordtran Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero Assault Physical on W 2nd St, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on River Rd, Cuero Disturbance on Hwy 77A, Cuero 01-02-2025 Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Main, Yorktown Assault Physical on W 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Northwood Dr, Cuero Assist Other Agency on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Person on S Mertins St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on FM 1447, Cuero 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat freshman Palyn Koopmann drives on a Port Aransas player. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats, Wildcats drop back-to-back district games

Over the holidays, the Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat basketball teams played a couple of District 312A games and were unable to come away with any wins. On Monday, December 30, Yorktown traveled to Refugio to take on the Lady Cats and Wildcats. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat senior Sydnie Krueger goes up for two points against Needville on December 27. The team won 53-19 in its first game of the tournament in Louise. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats pick up wins at Louise tournament

The Yorktown Kitty Kat Varsity basketball team competed December 27-28 in the Lady Hornet Holiday Classic in Louise, picking up a couple of victories. On day one, Yorktown faced two Class 4A schools. In game one, the Kitty Kats faced off against the Needville Lady Jays. Showing only a little rust from the holiday break, Yorktown jumped out to a 31-6 halftime lead, on its way to a 53-19 win. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

VN Top Graduates photo: Pictured (L-R) are Victoria College President Dr. Jennifer Kent; Abigail Perez and Dakota Ratjen, the 2024 Vocational Nursing Program graduates with the highest GPA; and Dean of Allied Health Darla Strother. Ratjen is from Yorktown. PHOTO BY VICTORIA COLLEGE

Nursing students graduate from Victoria College

Fifty-four nursing students completed the intense studies of the Victoria College Vocational Nursing Program to graduate on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. Three of the new nurses, Cayla Green, Dakota Ratjen and Emily Jones hail from Yorktown. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Brian Cromeens, the new 24th Judicial District Attorney, takes the oath of office on January 1 accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and daughter Libby. District Judge Stephen Williams administered the oath. STAFF PHOTO

Fresh start: new DA office opens with clean slate

A new era of law enforcement in DeWitt, Goliad and Refugio counties began January 1 with the oath of office sworn by Brian Cromeens, the next 24th Judicial District Attorney. Supporters filled the upstairs courtroom of the DeWitt County Courthouse to witness the oath, which was administered by District Judge Stephen Williams. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

District 15-2A, Division II champion Shiner was defeated December 18, 2024, in the Class 2A, Division II State Championship Game, 36-29, by Muenster. The District 152A, Division II All-District team can now be released. The Yorktown Wildcats were represented very well after posting a 7-4 record on the season and finishing in 3rd place in the district. Here are the Wildcat All-District selections: First Team All-District: Junior Brody Metting was named 1st Team All-District Quarterback. Metting had an amazing season: rushing for 1444 yards, more than any other quarterback in school history and rushed for 25 touchdowns. He also threw for over 500 yards and four touchdowns. Metting went through an incredible stretch early in the season when he rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns against Banquete, then the very next week rushed for 268 yards and six touchdowns against Skidmore-Tynan. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Shiner Gaslight Theatre voucher tickets on sale

Shiner Gaslight Theatre voucher tickets on sale

Shiner Gaslight Gift Vouchers (formerly Season Tickets) are on sale for the 2025 productions. Each voucher is $105 and is good for 3 tickets for the 2025 season. Holders can make reservations on-line for each of the plays one week before ticket sales are open to the public. Please log onto www.shinergaslight. org and click on “Gift Vouchers” for detailed information on how to purchase vouchers. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel

Richard Allen “Dickie” Goebel, 71, of Cuero passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born December 20, 1953 in Cuero to Victor and Earlien Rabke Goebel. He married Rhonda Doehrman at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville on December 3, 1983. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Nordheim FFA Stock Show kicks off this month

Nordheim FFA Stock Show kicks off this month

The Nordheim FFA Stock Show will be held on Saturday, January 25, at the Nordheim FFA Show Barn. The market judging and breeding animal showing will begin at 9:00 AM. Currently, there are 13 Cattle entries, 19 Lambs, 18 Goats, and 9 hogs, for a total of 59 animal projects. The premium auction will begin at 2:00 PM. The Nordheim FFA Stock Show is a 501( c ) (3), so all donations are tax-deductible. The Nordheim School Food, Art, Craft, and Models Show will be happening in the Main Building across the street. The Grand, Reserve, Blue-Ribbon Foods, Art and Crafts will sell at the conclusion of the animal sale. The MODELS will not sell. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Pavia wins against NCAA, temporarily

Pavia wins against NCAA, temporarily

This past season, Vanderbilt quarterback, Diego Pavia demolished perennial powerhouse Alabama and last season while at New Mexico State he defeated Auburn. His newest opponent appears to be the NCAA, and it seems he is in position to have a big victory. Athletes get five calendar years to play four seasons according to the NCAA. Junior college factors as a season of play. This policy is the heart of the case. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

New Year’s resolutions for seniors

New Year’s resolutions for seniors

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Viticulturist gives tips on selecting sparkling wine

Viticulturist gives tips on selecting sparkling wine

When most people think of sparkling wine, they picture partaking of some while watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve or when making a heartwarming celebratory toast. Known for their bubbles, sparkling wines are often associated with grand celebrations. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Each night when I lay down in my bed I say, “Thank you Lord for another day of life.” For the past several months this had been my prayer of thanksgiving because several months ago I was close to going home and being with my heavenly Father. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Protect your pets on New Years Eve

Protect your pets on New Years Eve

Every shelter, pet rescue and animal control facility dreads two holidays every year.... the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve! There are fireworks, noise makers and lots of extra 'sounds' that our pets - dogs and cats - are not familiar with and puts them in a state of panic. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

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