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Publisher Dave Shabaz hands the lost class ring of Culberson Williams to his niece, Jasmine Mathis. Williams, who has leukemia, lives in Austin and his family will visit him with the ring. STAFF PHOTO

1988 Cuero class ring finally goes home

When I first arrived here in DeWitt County in the middle of August of 2023, I noticed that in what was our version of a “lost and found” box, there were two class rings. One was a Cuero High School ring, and one was a military ring. I asked my employees at the time if they knew anything about them or tried to find the owners and they all said, “No, those have 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

County’s foster kids need volunteer advocates

County’s foster kids need volunteer advocates

DeWitt County currently has 24 children in crisis from 15 families, according to Diana Sneed, program director for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Golden Crescent. “Six of those children do not have a volunteer (advocate,)” Sneed said as she updated the Commissioner’s Court on CASA’s status in DeWitt County before submitting her budget request. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williams, center, speaks to the Commissioner’s Court on July 12, sharing the special honor presented to Amanda Cowey, right, at the State 4-H Roundup. Cowey received the Salute to Excellence for her many years of 4-H volunteer service, including the Cuero...

County keeps the heat off jail

Commissioners approved requests from the sheriff’s office for jail operations and received budget requests from foster care agencies at the rescheduled meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court, The regular meeting on July 12 was originally scheduled for Monday, July 8, but was postponed because of Hurricane Beryl’s imminent landfall. 07/16/2024 01:30 PM

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

Ernest James “Pete” Parma

Ernest James “Pete” Parma

Ernest James “Pete” Parma, 84, of Cuero passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1939 in Cuero to Benjamin “Ben” John Sr. and Emelia Zielonka Parma. He was a farmer and rancher his whole life. In his free time, he enjoyed roping, hunting and fishing. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Ermalinda Villa and family express heartfelt gratitude to the community, local businesses, friends and volunteers for supporting my liver transplant fundraisers in March and June. Thank you all for making this possible. God Bless everyone. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

This song written by Country Music Star Sarah Darling has to be one of the favorites for Christians. I know that it is one of mine and I love to hear it sung by Darling and Guy Penrod. It is truly inspirational and a real comfort to someone who has lost a loved one. It speaks about losing someone from this earthly life as we know it and going home to be with Jesus. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Competition close at Men’s Health Tourney

Seventeen teams entered the four-man scramble Men’s Health Golf Tournament 2024 on June 29 at the Cuero Municipal Golf Course. The 1st place team of Ryan Kainer, Russell Goebel, Dustin Ohrt, and Dr. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Proposed federal rule would help protect workers from extreme heat

Proposed federal rule would help protect workers from extreme heat

A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported. The rule would require employers to create plans to prevent heat injuries and illnesses and ensure workers get access to drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women set to meet

The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its regular meeting on Friday July 12 at 11 am at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Heatstroke can be a life-threatening and rapid illness. Keeping well hydrated is one way to help avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. (Adobe Stock)

Know the symptoms of heat illness

As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heat-related illness. To help reduce this risk, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts offer tips on how to keep your cool and stay safe in the heat. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

GRACE program helps employers offer second chances

Reentering the workforce can be a challenge for individuals who have been incarcerated. Time away from the labor market and a criminal record can be barriers to employment. Meanwhile, many employers are facing labor shortages, exacerbated by the tremendous economic growth Texas is experiencing. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

A four-wheeler train cruises past the Lifeflight helicopter at Saturday’s 2nd Annual Touch -A-Truck at the Cuero VFW, sponsored by the Friends of DeWitt County Children. (Staff photos)

Families flock to Touch-a-Truck 2

Almost 200 more people attended the Second Annual Touch-a-Truck on Saturday than the first year’s attendance of 380. Event sponsor Friends of DeWitt County Children started the Toucha- Truck at the Cuero VFW as an activity for kids and families to do together when school is out and receive a free meal as well. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

David Wayne Stehling

David Wayne Stehling

David Wayne Stehling, 64, of Yorktown passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born September 7, 1959 in Yorktown, TX to William Adolph and Rosie Lee Volkmer Stehling. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Christmas in July Lifeway Church Pop-Up Vacation Bible Schools, 5:30-8 p.m. each evening: Wednesday, July 10 - Daule Park; Thursday, July 11 Alexander Park; Friday, July 12 - Cuero City Park. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Gobbler Football Season Tickets

Gobbler Football Season Tickets

The 2024 Gobbler Football Season Tickets ($60 – for 5 the home games) will be on sale at the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 E Broadway beginning Monday, July 15 through Monday, August 19 for those individuals who had season tickets during the 2023 season. Cuero ISD will accept cash, checks and credit cards for season tickets purchases. These tickets will also be available at the Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday, August 7 and at the Athletic Kickoff Banquet on Monday, August 19 at the VFW Hall. Season tickets not purchased by last year’s season ticket holders will be available to the public beginning Wednesday, August 21. WE WILL ONLY BE SELLING TICKETS MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON FRIDAY UNTIL AUGUST 2. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

Program STEARs first responders to those who may need help

Program STEARs first responders to those who may need help

Homebound individuals are urged by DeWitt County’s Office of Emergency Manager Billy Jordan to sign up with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, or STEAR, program also known as 211. Cory Smith with Cuero Home Health said her agency offers assistance to each client in signing up, and it takes less than 10 minutes. 07/09/2024 01:52 PM

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