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Yorktown Head Coach Ryan Knostman has both his sons on varsity this year: sophomore Brayden, left, and junior, Ryan Jr., on right. The Wildcats dealt a heavy blow to district foe, Charlotte, 56-0, on Oct. 18. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Football family making special memories this season

A unique dynamic takes to the field each week for the Wildcats. Brothers Ryan Knostman Jr. and Brayden Knostman are getting the special experience of playing on the field alongside each other under Friday Night Lights. Ryan Knostman Jr. is a returning starter for the Wildcats and his younger brother, sophomore Brayden Knostman debuted his abilities for the varsity squad this year. To add to the dynamic both brothers are playing under the tutelage of their father Ryan Knostman the current athletic director and head football coach. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Wildcats look for Hornet interceptions, fumbles

Wildcats look for Hornet interceptions, fumbles

In their third district game, Yorktown plays the Louise Hornets Friday at home. The Louise Hornets opened up district with a 48-7 loss to the Falls City Beavers. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Fencing issue arises at YISD board

Fencing issue arises at YISD board

In a special meeting on October 14, the Yorktown ISD school board heard a grievance in closed session from a school counselor. After the closed meeting the board voted to deny the grievance and sent it back to the campus for resolution. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Homecoming Court

Homecoming Court

The 2024 Yorktown High School Homecoming Court includes (L-R) Serenity Rodriguez, Junior Duchess; Braleigh Dodds, Senior Queen Nominee; Laynie Boyd, Senior Homecoming Queen; Madalyn Rowlands, Senior Queen Nominee; Taylor Gips, Freshman Duchess; Alondra Davila, Sophomore Duchess. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

66th Western Days

66th Western Days

A rider clings on to his sheep for all he’s worth in Saturday’s Mutton Bustin competition. Hundreds of spectators waved at hometown and area floats, such as the Miss Yorktown Court, before heading down to the festivities at the fairgrounds. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Joyce Abbegail Afflerbach

Joyce Abbegail Afflerbach

Joyce Abbegail Afflerbach entered into Heaven and the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2004 at the age of 101 years, 8 months and 20 days. Joyce was born January 6, 1923 in Bay Town when her father was a section foreman for Southern Pacific. Joyce was raised in Smiley from 1932 until she married Victor L. Afflerbach in 1940. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

GOP Women of Yoakum host Taste of Freedom Rally

GOP Women of Yoakum host Taste of Freedom Rally

The Taste of Freedom Rally and fundraiser hosted by the Republican Women of the Area (RWOYA) filled the Yoakum Community Center with +200 like -minded patriots who gathered to encourage and support Republican candidates and who generously helped to raise funds for RWOYA’s operating expenses for projects for the upcoming 2025 year. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Hunt Elementary School Honor Roll

Hunt Elementary School Honor Roll

2nd Grade “A Honor Roll 1. Esley Anderson 2. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Jesus Moreno Perez Sr.

Jesus Moreno Perez Sr.

Jesus Moreno Perez Sr., 74, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born March 4, 1950 in Smiley to Jose and Basilia Moreno Perez. He married Maria Delores Echavarria on April 2, 1977. He worked as a landscaper. He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

UHV international students visit the DWC Museum, Turkeyfest

UHV international students visit the DWC Museum, Turkeyfest

The DeWitt County Historical Museum at 312 East Broadway was host to a tour group of University of Houston Victoria students enrolled in the UHV International program. Trip coordinator Julie Buchhorn from the program arranged for these students to see the Great Gobbler Gallop, the Turkeyfest Parade, and local museums. Students from Columbia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Mexico and other countries learned about life in 19th and early 20th century Texas, the importance of the railroad, the Cuero tie to Indianola, and even something about log cabin life. Of particular interest was a broom machine in the log cabin that once belonged to Ms. Buchhorn’s grandparents. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Westhoff VFD Chief Andrew Weikel talks with students about fire safety. (Contributed Photo)

Westhoff VFD talks with students about fire safety

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Westhoff ISD students were visited by Westhoff Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Andrew Weikel talked to the students on the importance of fire safety, including what to do if there is a fire in their home. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Turkeyfest Photos

Turkeyfest Photos

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Volunteers spread mulch around a tree in the Cuero City Park in preparation for Turkeyfest. The Tree Board of Cuero organized a work day on Oct. 5 to give Cuero’s trees some TLC heading into the holiday season. (Contributed

Volunteers spruce up trees before Turkeyfest

On Saturday, October 5th, the Tree Board of Cuero organized a work day in the park to mulch the trees, prior to Turkeyfest. Young Gobblers volunteered their time and strength to help spread mulch around trees. A special thank you to Allan Hartman for providing and operating the tractor equipment. The job couldn’t have been done without the tractor equipment. Tree Board members, Bill Hickey and Tamara Kainer shared education with the volunteers on the benefits mulch provides to the trees. Mulch provides not only protection of the roots, but also nutrients and a moisture barrier. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

4-H looking for adults to share expertise

4-H looking for adults to share expertise

September has come and gone and October is shaping up to be just as busy! Don’t forget that new 4-H enrollment and re-enrollment is occurring right now. All youth and adult volunteers must re-enroll annually. The enrollment fees are as follows: $25 for 4-H members, $10 for Clover Kids, and $10 for Adult Volunteers. You can enroll at https://v2.4honline. com/#/user/sign-in. As a reminder, 4-H age is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade through 12th grade. Clover Kid age is 5 years old and in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Several years ago, I saw a billboard beside the Interstate that read “No God; No peace”; then the second line read “Know God, Know Peace.” What tremendous sayings these are. As a Born-Again Christian I truly understand these statements and find them to be one of the truest sayings that I have ever read. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen, second from the right, worked with an Incident Support Taskforce to help residents in Bakersville, North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. (Contributed Photo)

Sheriff helps with Hurricane Helene recovery

DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen spent last week in Mitchell County, North Carolina helping the residents of Bakersville recover from Hurricane Helene. He went as part of the Incident Support Taskforce that deploys during catastrophic events through the National Incident Management System. Bowen said recovery personnel from all over the country were there. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Conner Kubesch rushes for yards against Rockport in the Gobbler’s first district game. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Pirates get no prize from Gobblers

The Cuero Gobblers defense dominated the Rockport-Fulton Pirates, en route to a 3414 victory. “We knew each week, our defense got better. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

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