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Joe Adams tells stories about the Chisholm Trail to the children at the Cuero Boys and Girls Club. (Contributed

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: We celebrated Farm Day at the Cuero Boys and Girls Club on July 24th. The purpose was to educate the children on the importance of farming and ranching in our community. We would like to thank the following presenters: Joe Adams telling about the Chisholm Trail, Sylvia Jacob with chickens, Janice Ohrt with agriculture, and Richard and Randall Reveria with their honey bees. Kathy Dunn and I told about growing up on a dairy farm, raising Beefmaster cattle and the importance of beef. We would also like to thank Karyn Elder and Linda Kickendahl for helping. Special thanks to Farm Bureau for donating Farm Activity Books. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Please join us for our 37th Class Reunion in Cuero,,TX 8/30/24 to 9/1/24 as follows: Registration Cost: $125 per couple or $75 for single. Payment: via PayPal to @chsclass87 Due by: 7/31/2. For questions call Tracie Chesser at: 325-642-8849. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

Last week, Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources where he spoke in favor of bipartisan legislation to provide states with more flexibility to utilize the orphan well plugging funds provided to states under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Hospital switching over to integrated records

Hospital switching over to integrated records

The Cuero Regional Hospital has been preparing non-stop for the changeover of electronic medical records, occurring at midnight on August 1, according to CEO Lynn Falcone. “We have been eating, sleeping and breathing Meditech Expanse,” Falcone told the board of directors at their regular meeting on July 25. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Sylvia Jacob tells children about chickens at the Farm Day celebration of the Cuero Boys and Girls Club on July 24. (Contributed Photo). 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 19 to July 25 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 7-19-2024 Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Animal Case on Friar Rd, Cuero Accident on E 4th St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Fm 108, Yorktown Assist Motorist on E Broadway, Cuero Assisted Goliad w/Accident on Hwy 183 S, Goliad 7-20-2024 Disturbance on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disturbance – Family on S Nau St, Yorktown Fire on Gohlke School Rd, Yorktown Animal Case on Edna Circle Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero 7-21-2024 Open Door on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Credit Card Abuse on W Main St, Yorktown Assault on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Found on FM 3157, Meyersville Noise Disturbance on FM 3157, Meyersville 7-22-2024 Livestock Loose on FM 2656, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on S River Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on FM 240, Yorktown 7-23-2024 Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Fraud on Tulley Rd, Cuero Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Livestock Loose on Hwy 77, Yoakum Livestock Loose on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside Livestock Loose on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72, Cuero Animal Case on Colonial Dr, Yorktown. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 19, 2024 to July 25, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 7-19-2024 Matthew Cyrus Saenz, 31, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Oscar Lee Brazzeal, 34, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Arson, Bond of $30,000, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Order to Release, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Order to Release, DCSO Kerry Donovan Franklin, 36, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Possession Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Christopher Adrian Rodriguez, 38, 0f Cuero, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2-A<=2oz, Bond of $2,000, Harassment by Person in Correctional/ Detention, Bond of $15,000, DCSO Antonio Degollado, 38, of Yorktown, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $20,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Amy Nicole Smith, 40, 0f Victoria, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Theft of Service>=$ 100<$750 (Jackson Co), Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Pedro Rojas, 17, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Carry Weapon/ Weapons Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD 7-20-2024 Brayan Alexander Boone, 19, of Seguin, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-21-2024 Ryan Travis Molina, 29, of Yoakum, Capias Pro Fine/ Speeding 10 or More Above Posted Limit, Fine of $367, Cuero PD Dwight Justin Tucker, 33, of Victoria, Theft from Person (Caldwell Co.), Bond of $100,000, DCSO Roberto Sebastian Colin- Tovar, 25, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-22-2024 Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Texas Fishing License, Fine of $454.09, DCSO 7-23-2024 Joe Alexander Diaz, 30, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD 7-24-2024 No Arrest on this Date 7-25-2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Armyworms are on the march

Armyworms are on the march

Armyworm numbers are being reported around the county following recent rain events and slightly cooler temperatures. Armyworms can devastate rangeland and pastures quickly. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard. Congress set aside $66 billion three years ago in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for rail projects across the country, sparking some interest in increasing passenger rail service between the state’s major cities. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

He sure missed Nordheim

He sure missed Nordheim

GOD first...Heavenly Father, We want to thank You for the generous rain we have experienced this week. We are also glad for not having the hot weather that a lot have been experiencing. We pray for those who are I'll, suffering, grieving, or are in harm's way. Give them comfort, healing, and strength in all they do. Help us to better understand what they are experiencing and guide us in helping. We pray in the name of our Savior, Jesus Dhrist. Amen. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

ETHOSHA LYNN

Tosha’s ‘Back to School Bash’ going on 10 years

In 2015, Viola Holman lifted her head from the depths of grief over her daughter’s death to a vision of her Ethosha swinging her legs on the back on an 18-wheeler truck and giving out backpack donations. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

2016 Chevy Tahoe used by Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was totalled in June while outside of DeWitt County. STAFF PHOTO

County commissioners meet

The totalled SUV of Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was declared as salvage at the July 22 regular meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioners Court. Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilsek led the meeting due to the late arrival of County Judge Daryl Fowler. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

ELLIE

Dog pack runs rampant through city

A pack of unclaimed dogs ran throughout the city on Saturday, July 20, and again Sunday, July 28, leaving carnage in their wake. The pack attacked and killed animals, including as many as 25 cats, most of which were beloved family pets. Authorities say little can be done unless changes are made in city or county regulations. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Special meeting set for tax, budget

Special meeting set for tax, budget

The county tax appraisal roll, tax rate and budget will be addressed at a special Commissioners Court meeting on Wednesday, July 31, at 9 a.m. According to County Judge Daryl Fowler the growth in the tax base suggests a reduction in the tax rate. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Texas is one of the states with the highest number of deaths due to children being left unattended in hot vehicles. (Adobe Stock)

As temperatures rise, risk of heatstroke and death increase for children left in vehicles

Every summer, children get heatstroke or die as a result of being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy. Cindy Kovar, AgriLife Extension program manager for Silver Drivers Safe Texans, said the first thing to remember is that as temperatures increase, so does the likelihood of heatstroke and death for any child left in a vehicle. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Ernest James “Pete” Parma

Ernest James “Pete” Parma

On July 17th, 2024 Liliana Bangs, formerly of Yorktown, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 87. She was born in Bolzano, Italy on January 25, 1937. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Aggie alumni considered the state's most attractive, finds survey

Aggie alumni considered the state's most attractive, finds survey

Harvard, Stanford, MIT — degrees from these prestigious universities are often seen as tickets to career success. But what if they could also boost your dating profile? DatingAdvice.com surveyed 3,000 singles to determine whether degrees on resumes from certain universities or colleges make people more attractive in the dating world. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

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