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Richard G. Hogue

Richard G. Hogue

Our beloved Richard G. Hogue of Rockport, formerly of Cuero, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 91. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

William Lafayette Cotton

William Lafayette Cotton

William Lafayette Cotton, 90, of San Francisco, California passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Waco to the proud parents of William M. and Velma Cotton. He was the eighth of eleven children. William married Alma Louise Wimbish in Cuero in December 1956. From that union, two children were born, Rhonda Irene Cotton and William Lafayette Cotton, Jr. Previous to this marriage, William became the father of another daughter, Sheila Cotton. William Cotton was an active member of the African American Episcopal Zion Church in San Francisco, California, at the time of his death, where he served as a trustee board member. In 1952, he entered the United States Military Armed Forces, where he served in Korea and Vietnam. He also served in Germany and Thailand. In the military, his focus was security and police functions. He retired from active duty in July 1980. Prior to retirement, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Upon retirement, William Cotton returned to Texas and utilized his skills and knowledge that he acquired in the areas concerning criminal justice, and continued in a career of public service by working for the State of Texas as a probation officer for Dewitt County. After a few years in that capacity, he transitioned into a role with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a parole officer for the state. His next endeavor was working in the Child Support Enforcement Division with the State of Texas Attorney General’s office. His primary areas of responsibility were South Texas and the upper Gulf Coast areas, with a primary office in Victoria. William Cotton was continuously active in the community of Victoria. He served on several boards and lent his time, knowledge, and experience to produce positive change. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Roseann Tubbs Jacob

Roseann Tubbs Jacob

Mrs. Roseann Tubbs Jacob passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born August 8, 1936, to Kelsey Lee Jones and Ann Toland Jones in Yoakum. Her parents divorced in 1946, and her mother married Dr. Charles R. Tubbs in 1948 in Cuero, where she lived the rest of her life. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Arissa Carbonara received the 2025 Varsity Cup Female Athlete of the Year award, earning a _nal athletic accolade for her high school career. She will continue her education and volleyball career at the University of California, Berkeley. (Contributed Photo)

Female Athlete of the Year 2025

. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Congratulations to senior Lennie Demarce on receiving the 2025 Varsity Cup Girls Golf Athlete of the Year award. Demarce had a strong showing at the 4A Regional Tournament to round out her high school career. (Contributed Photo)

Girls Golf Athlete of the Year 2025

. 05/20/2025 03:01 PM

Joanie Hahn, in back, stops for a photo with her daughters, clockwise, Jennifer Hahn, Laura Rochow, Jackie Hernandez and Becky Stakos, while the group walks at the Cuero High School track. The photo won the most likes on The Cuero Record’s Facebook page, earning them a one-year subscriptio...

Mother-Daughters Moment

Mother-Daughters Moment. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Rise Broadband celebrated its official grand opening on May 6, hosted by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. Manager Steven Lujan, center, cut the ribbon along with Ryan Doyle and Connie Herman, to the left. Also from Rise Broadband on the far right was Kyle Peterson. STAFF PHOTO

Rise & Shine. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

MALAYSHIA THOMAS

Top Wildcats called creative and deep thinkers

As the Yorktown Class of 2025’s graduation approaches, scholarly Latin references will walk the stage as surely as the seniors themselves: matriculate, cum laude, valedictorian, salutatorian, alma mater, alumni. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Don’t miss out this summer: register your athlete for Cuero Select Track Club! Registration dates: May 5-12, 6-7 p.m. at 2204 Rosie Dunn (Diamond K Services). May 27 LAST DAY to register & FIRST PRACTICE. Athletes & Parents meet from 6-7 p.m. at Cuero High School Track. Cost per athlete $75 ($10 sibling discount). Bring athlete’s birth certificate when registering. For more info, email: cuero. selecttrack@gmail. com 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Brycen Allman, who aspires to bring smiles to patients, is smiling after being crowned Miss Teen Texas First Runner- Up. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Yorktown senior shines as First Runner-Up at Miss Texas Teen USA

Each year, the Miss Teen Texas title is awarded to a young woman who exemplifies poise, intelligence, and community involvement. The competition includes various segments such as interviews, evening wear, and activewear. At the 2025 Miss Texas Teen USA pageant, held at the Hilton Houston Post Oak, Brycen Allman, representing San Antonio, made a remarkable impression, earning the title of First Runner-Up and Physical Fitness winner. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Linda Anzaldua

What ‘dog size’ are you? Each has different needs

This is one of the first questions the staff at Pet Adoptions of Cuero asks potential adopters. The size of the dog has to fit the needs, living conditions and overall physical ability of the new pet parents. At the shelter there will always be a variety of 'sizes/types' of canines to choose from and here's the categories to think about before em'barking' on pet ownership. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Gilbert Pargmann/

Pennsylvania Hay Part 1: Meeting up with fellow Texan

GOD first...Heavenly Father, guide and strengthen us as we follow in faith, ever watching for signs of Your gracious love through Your Amazing Grace. Tears in our heart express the longing that we share when some of those we have known are lost. Help us, with the understanding and Your Almighty Power to heal and comfort us as we journey in life each day. We pray in the name of our Dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broadbased Texas Sunshine Coalition. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Gary Borders

Abbott signs voucher bill into law

Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. Abbott called the new law the biggest legislative win of his time in the governor’s office and touted the new program as the largest in the nation. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

The Yorktown Elementary Wildcats of the Month exhibited the “Big 3” of being respectful, responsible, and safe in all that they say and do at school. From back left, Riley Arguellez, Taylor Friesenhahn, Annie Queen, Paislee Young, Dayne Burt, Elsie Zigmond, Bennett Rohan, and Robert Cantu....

Wildcats of the Month

Wildcats of the Month. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 91 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 MAY 02, 2025 Cody Charles Stehling, 31, of Kenedy, Speeding >10% above Posted Limit, Fine of $396.50, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $512.20, DCSO Tory Treveon Love, 24, of Cuero, Fleeing Police Officer, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Fine of $581.10, Possession Marijuana< 2oz (Gonzales Co), Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD Jason Lee Gonzales, 26, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana<= 5lbs>4oz, Bond of $5,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2>=4G<400G, Bond of $25,000, DPS Rudolph Cantu III, 24, of Victoria, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG2 or 2-A>=1G<4G, Bond of $75,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Possession Marijuana> 4oz<5lb Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Gilbert Lee Gomez, 17, of Victoria, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Hope Ann Harbin, 26, of Goliad, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 4G < 400G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Rebekah Marie Downey, 29, of Shiner, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G (Ector Co), Bond of $5,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G (Ector Co), Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz (Ector Co), DCSO George Lee Urrutia, 53, of Kenedy, Failure to Appear/ Criminal Trespass (Karnes Co.), Bond of $3,500, DCSO Fredrick D. Green, 27, of San Antonio, Discharge Firearm in Certain Municipalities (Bexar Co), Bond of $1,500, DCSO Aaron Paul Blue, 36, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/ Burglary Habitation, No Bond, DCSO Devon Russell Janak, 29, of El Campo, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Walter Lawrence Aldis, 56, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G, No Bond, DCSO Coy Allan Hardin, 25, of Yoakum, Aggravated Assault Motor Vehicle Discharge Firearm Vehicle, Bond of $150,000, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, DCSO MAY 03, 2025 Oscar A. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENT 4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK 7 05-02-2025 Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Loose Livestock on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Shots Fired on N Hwy 183, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on Green DeWitt Rd, Cuero Theft on FM 240, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Scam on Arneckeville Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Assisted Yorktown EMS with Medical Dispatch on Teiwes St, Nordheim Assisted Cuero PD with Fight on 400 W Main St, Cuero 05-03-2025 Assist citizen on W 3rd St, Yorktown Disturbance on FM 953, Cuero Loose livestock on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Animal case on Crestview Dr, Cuero Open door on FM 2718, Yorktown Accident on W Hwy 72, Cuero Theft on Golly Rd, Cuero Assisted Cuero PD with accident on S Esplanade, Cuero 05-04-2025 Assisted Cuero FD with Fire-vehicle on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 951, Yoakum Check welfare on FM 766, Cuero 05-05-2025 Dispute on E 4th St, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on N Church St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on 8th St, Yorktown Animal Bite on FM 966, Yoakum Assisted DPS with Accident on Catholic Church Rd, Westhoff Suspicious Person on Procter St, Westhoff 05-06-2025 Livestock – Loose on Friar Rd, Cuero Death on FM 952, Yorktown Dispute on S Gohmert St, Yorktown 05-07-2025 Road Hazard on W 4th St, Yorktown Scam on S Riedel St, Yorktown Animal Carcass on FM 240, Yorktown Scam on E Live Oak St, Cuero Accident on E 8th St, Yorktown Harassment on City of Hoccheim Rd, Hoccheim Scam on N Reidel St, Yorktown Vehicle fore on FM 953, Cuero Disturbance Family on E 9th ST, Yorktown 05-08-2025 Animal Found on N Eckhart St, Yorktown Road Hazard on FM 237, Yorktown Gas Odor on W 4Th ST, Yorktown. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

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