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Irene Bernice Goehring

Irene Bernice Goehring

Irene Bernice Goehring, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home in Cuero surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 7, 1930 in Dewitt County to the late Frank A. and Regina Hahn Ibrom. Irene’s life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication and service to her family and community. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

District 27 Art Award

District 27 Art Award

Kirsten Trevino, of Cuero High School, won the People’s Choice Award for District 27 Congressional Art Competition with her Prismacolor piece called “Texas Legacy.” Her piece will hang for the public to view in Congressman Michael Cloud’s district of_ce in Victoria for the next year. Also pictured is CHS Art Teacher Heather Stewart. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

BRAYDEN JENNINGS

Nordheim valedictorian, salutatorian plan careers in agriculture

Brayden Jennings, valedictorian of the Nordheim High School Class of 2025, is the son of Ron and Jennifer Jennings and grandson of Tony and Sharon Guinn and Walter and Patsy Hilburn. He is a standout student and leader at NHS. He served as Student Council President and was a member of the Student Council for four years, as well as a member of the National Honor Society. A varsity athlete, he also held officer positions in FFA for three years— including president—earning the prestigious Lone Star FFA Degree. Graduating with a 3.9 GPA and an Associate of Arts Degree from Coastal Bend College, Brayden is an active community volunteer with Little League and the Nordheim Fire Department. He plans to attend Texas A&M University and later Texas A&M University Law School, pursuing a degree in Society, Ethics, and Law with a minor in Agribusiness. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Fifty Feet from the Blast: A Memorial Day Story

Fifty Feet from the Blast: A Memorial Day Story

As Sergeant Keith E. Fiscus walked up and greeted me by my call sign, he said, “Hey Pickle, I want to go to Baghdad to help my corporal with his promotion board to sergeant, do you mind if we switch shifts?” 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Pennsylvania hay part 2: a very special breakfast

Pennsylvania hay part 2: a very special breakfast

Gilbert Pargmann/ Nordheim News GOD first...Heavenly Father Provider of all things, You have given us all we need and more at times. Yet, we seem to never be satisfied and always wanting more. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

NORDHEIM SENIOR SALUTE

NORDHEIM SENIOR SALUTE

Zeth Garcia is the son of Ramiro and Rebecca Garcia. He earned an AWS Certified Welder. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Army pilot to speak at Yorktown Memorial Day Ceremony

Army pilot to speak at Yorktown Memorial Day Ceremony

A Memorial Day Ceremony will be hosted by the DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans of America, Monday, May 26th, at 10:30 a.m. The Ceremony will take place at the VVA/ DeWitt County Veteran’s Memorial Helicopter Site in Yorktown. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Gary Borders/ Capital Highlights

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package

Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported. The latest version of House Bill 2 was unveiled at a Senate hearing Thursday. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

The Joker rides with Southeastern Truck-N-Trailer Parts. PHOTOS BY ELE CHEW

Nordheim May Feast 2025 grows more spectacular

Nordheim held its annual May Feast from May 16th to May 18th, featuring events such as the Texas Truck and Tractor Pull, the BBQ Cook-off, the Texas Mini Rod Tractor Pull, and performances by the New Braunfels Village Brass Band. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Brad Goebel and Patrick Mahomes in front of their exhibits next to each other at the Texas High School Hall of Fame.

Gobbler HSHOF Inductee

(Photos contributed by Brad Goebel). 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

New JP1 Lindsay Renee Ruppert brings more than 10 years of experience to the of_ce. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Meet the new Pct 1 JP Lindsey Renee Ruppert

After interviewing eight applicants, the DeWitt County Commissioners appointed Lindsay Renee Ruppert, of Yoakum, as Justice of the Peace for Precinct SEE JP PAGE n 1 on May 12. She will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Peggy Mayer on March 28. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

J.R. Bishop and Arissa Carbonara pause after the recent Cuero High School Awards Ceremony with their medals for valedictorian (Bishop) and salutatorian (Carbonara).

Top graduates had role models for achievement

Valedictorian J.R. Bishop, the 2025 valedictorian of Cuero High School, follows a family tradition of academic excellence, with his brother and sister also being CHS valedictorians. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Yorktown teacher and coach Val Acree, at right, testi_es before the Senate K-16 Education Committee about an initiative that has increased quali_ed teacher’s pay in Yorktown ISD as well as student outcomes.

Yorktown teacher testifies in Austin

On May 15, 2025, Yorktown secondary teacher and coach Val Acree appeared at the state capitol in Austin before the Senate K-16 Education Committee to provide testimony on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) perspective in regards to House Bill 2 funding. Acree, a policy fellow 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Cuero ISD board members Gerard Gonzales, right, and Sean Douglas take their oaths of of_ce as newly elected trustees. (Staff Photo)

CISD looking at a $3 million shortfall

VIRGINIA S. G Cuero ISD is facing a $3 million deficit in next year’s budget, according to an initial projection by Region 3 Education Service Center that was presented to the school board on May 13. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Born May 6, 2025 Weighing 7lbs 6oz &19 long Parent is Amiyah Rodriguez At Cuero Regional Hospital

B RIEFS Welcome Ma’Lani Mae Cromer Ribbon Cutting & English Tea Party Join us Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 AM as the Cuero Chamber of Commerce hosts the ribbon cutting for the new Genealogy Room at the Cuero Heritage Museum, 124 E. Church Street. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

(Photos contributed by Brad Goebel) The 2025 inductees were presented customized grey jackets for the _rst time this year.

'Nothing like it'

One of Cuero’s own, Brad Goebel, was among this year’s inductees in the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on May 10, along with other Texas greats like Patrick Mahomes and Robert Griffin III (RG3). 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

A Message from the Mayor Emil Garza

Jailbreak Cafe installing pickle ball court

Hello All, Very busy happenings since my last message: four Councilmen were sworn in on May 12th, and newly elected Councilman Charles Tounley was welcomed to his first meeting on Council. Councilman District 4 Mitch Adams was selected as Mayor Pro Tem, replacing Mr. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

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