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Fourplex Fire

A Housing Authority fourplex at 701 N. Valley Street caught fire just after midnight on September 14th, causing extensive damage and displacing four families. Three of the four families have been relocated; one is still with relatives. The cause is under investigation and the repairs can cost up to $500,000. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Members of the Pilot Club and Anchor Club share a moment at the awareness walk as part of Suicide Prevention Month. (Staff Photo)

Community walks for suicide prevention, awareness

Soothing “chill” music played for walkers at the CISD track last Wednesday, bringing awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Adults and teens walked the track, while community groups shared local mental health resources. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Grace Episcopal Church & School is having a monumental celebration of its 150th anniversary. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Proctor Hall, 102 E. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Project 2025 data shows little evidence of voter fraud

Project 2025 data shows little evidence of voter fraud

Data compiled by the Heritage Foundation, architect of the controversial Project 2025, indicates noncitizen voting in Texas is not a widespread problem, the Texas Newsroom reported. A database maintained since 2017 houses state data since 2005. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

The 1974 Gobbler back-to-back state championship team members and coaches gather at their reception on September 20 in the Cuero High School cafeteria. (Contributed Photo)

Undefeated and then some: 1974 season established Cuero’s dynasty

Last week we included the description of Coach Gilbreath’s first two years with the Gobblers. In addition to arduous off-season training, Gilbreath “resolved to field the very best athletes – period. It didn’t matter the color of your skin, whether your parents were employees of the school, whether your father was the mayor or president of the school board - if an athlete came in with the proper attitude, had sufficient knowledge of the game, was physically up to the challenges of his program, and was willing to contribute as a team player, he could be a starter.” 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Dorothy Marie Humphrey

Dorothy Marie Humphrey

Dorothy Marie Humphrey, 94, left this earth on June 28, 2024. She was born November 29, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Alma Read. Dorothy spent most of her young life in Dayton, Ohio which she always considered home. It was there in grade school that she met the love of her life Robert S. Humphrey (Bob) and married him September 1, 1951 and they were married for 70 years. She and Bob had 3 children together and she loved being a mother and having a family. They lived in New Baltimore, Michigan, Bermuda and the Azores Portugal during Robert’s years in the United States Air Force and Civil Service. They moved back to Dayton when Bob retired from USAF and then moved to Nordheim, Texas. Dorothy lived in Corpus Christi, Texas and Hot Springs, Arkansas after the passing of her husband. She traveled the world with her husband and family and made many life long friends in each place she lived. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Brush up on volume formula to get correct amount of hay

Brush up on volume formula to get correct amount of hay

Because most of this region received substantial rainfall in June, July, and August, hay supplies in this part of the state are as good as it’s been in a while. However, September has been hot and dry so far and we all know that winter is just around the corner, so folks should soon be making plans for supplemental hay feeding. While a lot of cattle producers put up their own hay supply, many rely solely on buying hay to fill that need. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

(Left to Right): Yorktown medalists at the Moulton Cross Country Meet. Rylie Krueger (10th place in Varsity Girls), Layne Geffert (18th place in Varsity Boys) and Johnathan Guerrero (8th place in Varsity Boys).

Cross Country competes at Poth, Moulton

The Yorktown High School and Junior Cross Country teams have been busy, as they have run the past two Saturdays. On September 7, 2024, the teams competed at Poth. In the Varsity Boys division, senior Johnathan Guerrero was the top Wildcat finisher in 27th place. In the 7th Grade Girls division, Meigh Navarro was the top Kitty Kat finisher in 29th place. In the 7th Grade boys division, Kaden Patten medaled in 16th place. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Paylyn Koopmann saves a low ball from hitting the ground against NS. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Yorktown Gears up for District, Defeats Nixon-Smiley

On Tuesday, Sept. 17 the Kitty Kat volleyball team traveled to Nixon to play against the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs. The Nixon-Smiley team has an overall 3-11 record. The teams faced earlier in the season with Yorktown coming out on top and the Kitty Kats repeated that outcome during this matchup. Yorktown defeated Nixon-Smiley in four sets, 25-15, 25-27, 25-14, and 2519. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

JV Kitty Kats

The Yorktown Kitty Kat JV Volleyball team won the Pettus JV Volleyball Tournament on September 14. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Zoe Rodriguez, Katie Bolting, Amaya Luna, Allie Geffert, Temperance Flores. Back Row (L-R): Trinity Rios, Nicole Varnado, Paige Deleon, Evelyn Merks (All-Tournament), Kendall Sievers (All-Tournament), Trinity Flores, Coach Michael Blaschke. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Junior quarterback shines in early season rankings

Junior quarterback shines in early season rankings

As the high school football season progresses, Yorktown High School’s junior quarterback, Brody Metting has made a notable impact on the field, currently ranking sixth in the state according to MaxPreps. With impressive stats that showcase his skill and determination, he is quickly becoming a standout player in the league. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Bruni vs Yorktown preview: Wildcats’ ground game the key

Bruni vs Yorktown preview: Wildcats’ ground game the key

The Bruni Badgers are 0-3 after the first three weeks of the football season losing to LaPryor (34-0), Santa Maria (42-0), and Freer (54-0). Last season they were 5-6 and went 2-1 in district play. They are returning six offensive and seven defensive players from their bi-district qualifying team. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Brody Metting plows over his opponent. PHOTO BY ANDREW HAHN

Three straight for Wildcat football

Friday, Sept 20 the Wildcats traveled to Taft and picked up their third straight win against the Greyhounds making their overall record 3-1. Yorktown overcame Taft, 30-19. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Milt and Kathy McLeod fostered Opal recently after finding her abandoned on a country road. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

McLeods to the rescue: Couple helps Opal the sheep dog

Recently some longtime Pet Adoptions of Cuero supporters, Milt and Kathy McLeod arrived at the Highway 183 shelter with a lovely dog. It had obviously been abandoned on an out of town country road. Unfortunately this is becoming the norm across the state – dogs, puppies, kittens – all dumped on country roads with no chance of survival unless a compassionate human happens to discover them. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

County honors 4-H, announces road closure

County honors 4-H, announces road closure

Precinct 3 Commissioner James Kaiser announced during the DeWitt County Commissioners Court regular meeting that the Pete Jablonski Road will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30, for repairs. Other agenda items included honoring the 4-H Youth Development Program as well as discussion of the Indigent Defense Formula Grant Program and the county auditor policy updates. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Yorktown FFA students (left to right) Laynie Boyd, Layne Geffert and Zoe Irvin did a meaningful service project by putting up flags in remembrance of 9/11. Their efforts helped honor the memory of those we lost and show our community’s enduring spirit of unity and resilience. CONTRIBUTED P...

Spirit of Unity

. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Elmo L. Battles

Elmo L. Battles

Elmo L. Battles was born on August 6, 1929 in Cuero, Texas, DeWitt County to the late James M. and Emma Enoch Battles. He attended Pleasantville School and the Old Daule High School, where he was a member of the Historical Committee. Elmo accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in 1944 by the late Rev. N.E. Henderson and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edger, Texas. Elmo was a devoted member under the leadership of Rev. George Franklin, and he was also a devoted member of the choir. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

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