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The Yorktown Public Library, located at 103 W Main, evolved from a one-room building to a tech hub. The front door greets visitors from all age groups with various activities ranging from “Toddler Timer” every Tuesday to “Senior Socials”. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Public Library buzzes as tech hub

The Yorktown Public Library (YPL) is a technology and printing hub for the 1800-resident community, transforming from a small one-room building with a covered concrete slab to the multi-room library today. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Former constable arrested

Former constable arrested

On April 17, Kelly Phelps, a former DeWitt County constable, was arrested by the Texas Rangers, according to the DeWitt County Sheriff’s office. The charges were tampering with a government record and abuse of official capacity. He was released on a $50,000 bond. At press time, no further information was available from the Texas Rangers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Coach Bruno Mata, right, shares the achievements of the YHS boy’s powerlifting team with the school board. From left, the team included Rylan Rau, Manuel Macias, Justin Guerrero, and Johnathan Guerrero. Rau placed 5th at state and Johnathan placed first. STAFF PHOTO

District works on ag barn safety improvements

In order to secure the safety of ag students, the school board plans to use unassigned funds to renovate the Stock Show Barn. At the April 14 regular meeting, the board took those discussions into closed session but made no decisions on the work. They did, however, approve three contracts for new teachers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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Powerlift Girls

The Girl’s Powerlifting team who competed at regionals included, from left, Mariah Alvarez, Zoe Rodriguez, Allie Geffert, and Brianna Cox with Coach Whitney Schroeder.. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Kolton Eckhardt. PHOTOS BY KARISSA ECKHARDT

Wildcats Battle and Edged Out at Regionals

Monday, April 15, marked the start of the two-day Region 4 -2A Golf Tournament held at the familiar Gabe Lozano Golf Club in Corpus Christi—the same course where district competition was previously held for Yorktown. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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The Wildcat Powerlifting Team had four regional qualifiers, including from left, Rylan Rau, Manuel Macias, Justin Guerrero, and Johnathan Guerrero. Coach Bruno Mata, at right, said Rau placed 5th at state in the 242 pound weight class; Johnathan Guerrero won state in the 132 pound weight class. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Sophomore Claire Person soars in the triple jump on her way to a second place finish at the Region Track Meet to qualify for state.

Person punches ticket to state as Yorktown impresses at region

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat track teams made their presence known at the UIL Class 2A Region IV Track Meet held at Javelina Stadium on April 18–19. With strong performances across the board, Yorktown athletes brought home four medals, eight top-six finishes, and one coveted state qualification. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

2025 Yorktown Livestock Show Board of Directors looks forward to planning for the next 2025 Livestock Show. Pictured, from left, Tabitha Bolton, Ag Teacher Emmalee Alatorre, 1st VP Michael Gwosdz, Treasurer Amy Janssen, Secretary Tabitha Owen, 2nd VP William Warwas, President Paul Person,...

Yorktown Livestock Show supports deep agricultural roots

The Yorktown Livestock Show Board of Directors held its annual public meeting on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yorktown Agricultural Building. During the meeting, Michael Gwosdz and Joseph Respondek were reelected to the board. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Land stewardship important for quality water, soil

Land stewardship important for quality water, soil

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) have partnered to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 27 through May 4, 2025, and the focus this year is “Home Is Where the Habitat Is.' 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Twenty two students from Yorktown Elementary School collected 578 items to donate to Pet Adoptions of Cuero. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Yorktown students set record for pet shelter donations

All of the local schools in this part of Texas are obviously teaching the students much more than just the A-B-C's! And it is so wonderful when those good will lessons result in helping the non profits. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Watch out for Booger Bears at the door

Watch out for Booger Bears at the door

GOD first...Heavenly Father, as we get older, we appreciate each and every blessing we receive. We only ask for strength in faith and gratitude in guiding others near us in the celebration of the victory over death for our sins. We give grateful thanks in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

The first group of candidates at the April 16 forum were those vying for the two atlarge city council seats. From left, Adam Arroyo, Russell Mobley and Charles Tounley. At the podium, Sara Blain served as timekeeper and Angie Cuellar with the Chamber of Commerce welcomed the audience. (Sta...

A friendly atmosphere pervaded the Cuero Candidate Forum on April 16 at the Municipal Club House. Hosted by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, approximately 75 voters came to hear from candidates for two City Council At-Large seats, two DeWitt Hospital District seats and one CISD board seat. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

County asked to display replica of Alamo Letter

County asked to display replica of Alamo Letter

The DeWitt County Commissioners met at a regular meeting on April 14 at the County Courthouse to discuss the placement of a granite monument and bronze replica of Colonel William Barret Travis’s Letter from the Alamo, proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Week, and preparation of May 3rd elections by Election Administrator Deidra McCollum. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 24 APRIL 11, 2025 Walter Lawrence Aldis, 56, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1 <1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Travis Jim Wenske, 35, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $40,000, DCSO Rene Cuevas, 50, of Pearsall, Alias Capias/Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, Alias Capias/Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $25,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Kenneth Wallace, 58, of Valera, Sex Abuse of Child Continuous Victim Under 14 (Victoria Co), Bond of $100,000, Cuero PD APRIL 12, 2025 Kaleb Ze Andre Enoch, 25, of Victoria, Speeding>10% above Posted Limit, Fine of $361.40, Speeding>10% above Posted Limit, Fine of $248.40, Cuero PD APRIL 13, 2025 Michael Ray Barrera, 18, of Yoakum, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Isaiah Ray Gonzales, 24, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Ray Villarreal, 50, of Yorktown, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $25,000, Unlawful Restraint, Bond of $10,000, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, DCSO Sasha Brown, 39, of Yoakum, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Yoakum PD APRIL 14, 2025 Jonathan Andrew Gamez, 25, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $396, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Fine of $391, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD James Allen Aldridge, 65, of Cuero, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information, Bond of $500, Cuero PD APRIL 15, 2025 Rudulph Garcia Morales, 44, of Victoria, Bribery, Bond of $50,000, TDCJ OIG April 16, 2025 Shawnta Raye Redding, 43, of Yoakum, Speeding 10% or Over 43 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, DCSO APRIL 17, 2025 Kelly Joseph Phelps, 51, of Cuero, Tamper with Govern Record Defraud/Harm, Bond of $50,000, Abuse of Official Capacity>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $50,000, DPS Tx Rangers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENT:5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK:3 04-11-2025 Accident on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Property – Damage on W 8th St, Yorktown Animal Bite on Crestview Dr, Cuero Accident on W Main St, Yorktown Check – Welfare on Clinton Rd, Cuero Fire – Investigation on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Juvenile Runaway on N Broadway, Nordheim Loose Livestock on Fm 237, Yorktown 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Jaydie Cooper is pictured with her parents Alexis and Justin Cooper after signing a commitment to cheer at Blinn College. (Contributed Photo)

Multi-sport athlete to cheer at Blinn

Senior Jaydie Cooper signed on April 16 at the Cuero ISD Board Room to cheer at Blinn College. Cooper has a history of success in cheerleading having been a Gobbler Cheerleader, a member of the K and L Competitive Cheer Team, and an NCA/UCA All American Cheerleader. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

City Attorney James K. Crain III swears in Associate Judge Nora Denise Martinez on April 14, 2025 at Cuero City Hall Chambers. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Council hears from seniors, renegotiates trash contract

The Cuero City Council meeting on April 14 covered several key points that included requests from senior citizens, renegotiation of the solid waste contract, upgrade of law enforcement radios, and the appointment of a municipal judge. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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