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FFA students win state Ag Mechanic awards

Two Yorktown FFA students have earned state ranking for their skills in Ag Mechanic Fabrication and Design. Rylan Rau was awarded a Gold Ranking and placed 2nd in the state for his Agricultural Services Proficiency Award and Garrett Menn was awarded a Silver Ranking and placed in the top 12. 06/17/2025 05:00 PM

DR. PHILIP SUAREZ, M.D., FACOG

Hospital welcomes gynecologist specializing in robotic care

Cuero Regional Hospital proudly welcomes Philip Suarez, M.D., FACOG, to its medical staff. Dr. Suarez brings over 40 years of women’s health expertise and a nationally recognized track record in robotic gynecologic surgery. He will begin seeing patients every Monday and Tuesday, focusing on Women’s Health, Hormone Therapy, and minimally invasive Robotic GYN procedures. 06/17/2025 05:00 PM

Got grandkids underfoot? Here's what's happening (not at your house).

County July Kids' Calendar

06/16/2025 01:59 PM

From left, Denise Goebel, J.R. Bishop, Sawyer Parker, Jackie Finney, Percy Torrez, Wyatt Luddeke, Jana Justiss, Kassidy Cowey and Candace Williams pause for a group photo at the Texas 4-H Roundup in Bryan-College Station. (Contributed Photo)

'Electric' gathering

06/14/2025 12:52 PM

DeWitt County Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs

DeWitt investigator finishes FBI training

06/10/2025 01:35 PM

The DeWitt Lavaca County Democratic Women gather at the courthouse on June 6 to rally in support of veteran jobs, healthcare and essential VA services on the anniversary of D-Day. Participants, coming from Cuero as well as Victoria, Shiner, and Hallettsville, marched to the corner of Broad...

Groups rally to save veteran services, jobs

06/10/2025 12:26 PM

Robert Oliver, a Cuero philanthropist and founder of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, has died. He also served as the museum’s chairman.

Cuero Philanthropist Robert Oliver dies

06/10/2025 12:23 PM

The Pre-K through 8th Grade campus at Westhoff will expand to include 9th grade next year.

Westhoff ISD expands to include high school

06/10/2025 11:56 AM

The former resident of 216 S. Church Street, a relative of the owner, now lives in a tent on the property. Some have expressed concern for the man’s welfare as temperatures rise in summer. STAFF PHOTOS

Concerns raised for person unhoused by demolition

The City of Yorktown got serious about cleaning up substandard properties this year, taking dozens of structures through the legal process of notification, inspection, condemnation and demolition. Now that many of the properties have been cleared, concerns for the human impact to persons unhoused by the process have been raised, as well as how some properties were chosen, while other housing, which appears in worse condition, was not. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto bills

Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto bills

Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Some talented, dog-loving family will get to take this Oscar home. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

And the Oscar goes to…

What do you call a pup that has the body of a wiener but is also a winner, winner, winner? We named him 'OSCAR' – like the hot dog – and also OSCAR, like a well known prestigious award. This little guy is six months old, has a long low body, short stubby legs and paws. He is even a reddish brown like your favorite hot dog. He needs some companionship – a family with kids to play and entertain him and vice versa. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 21 May 30, 2025 Kristian Sierra Wallace, 29, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD Kenneth Lee Brooks, 34, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $50,000, Cuero PD Jordan Leigh Filip, 33, of Cuero, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Brittany Lynn Walker, 36, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $50,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $10,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Dylan Gene Johnson, 18, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD Linnie Carl Eldrige, 55, of Cuero, Criminal Mischief>=$ 100<$750, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD June 01, 2025 George Kevin Ledwig, 48, of Yorktown, Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $10,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone IAT, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD June 02, 2025 Diego Penaloza, 17, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG2>=1G<4G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD Lakeisha LeeAnn Oakes, 41, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Rolando Rene Ramirez, 40, of Tayler, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, DCSO June 03, 2025 Leslie Nichole Rice, 30, of Victoria, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, DCSO Justin Michael Mejias, 30, of Cuero, Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD June 04, 2025 Devin Anthony DeLosSantos, 24, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G, Bond of $5,000, DPS June 05, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Westhoff ISD expanding to include high school

Westhoff ISD expanding to include high school

VIRGINIA S. G Families and students in DeWitt County will have another public high school option, starting in the 2025-26 school year. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Buffet advises youth: Be careful who you work for

Buffet advises youth: Be careful who you work for

At Sather Financial Group, we travel to Omaha, Nebraska, each year for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting. Let’s be honest, 99 percent of attendees don’t go to hear about quarterly performance. They go to see Warren Buffett, to soak up his wisdom. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Cuero native honored for outstanding Austin contributions

Cuero native honored for outstanding Austin contributions

STAFF R EPORT Each May, families assemble at schools to see their children celebrate their growth with achievement awards. Each May in Austin, the downtown community assembles at the Moody Theater to recognize people who have made significant contributions and outstanding improvements. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

The DeWitt Lavaca County Democratic Women gather at the courthouse on June 6 to rally in support of veteran jobs, healthcare and essential VA services on the anniversary of D-Day. Participants, coming from Cuero as well as Victoria, Shiner, and Hallettsville, marched to the corner of Broad...

Defending Our Veterans

. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

Emerie Jae Ybarra

Welcome Emerie Jae Ybarra Born May 30, 2025 Weighing 6lbs 8oz Parents are Jeremiah Ybarra and Deslynn Mathis At Cuero Regional Hospital Buchhorn Reunion The Annual Buchhorn Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 8 at the Cuero VFW located at 934 N. US Hwy Alt 77 beginning at 10:30 am. 06/10/2025 11:21 AM

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