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The Cuero Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the re-opening of J & J Finance, which is owned by Wayne and Sherry Toney, center. (Staff Photo)

Grand Re-Opening

. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

House passes Abbott’s school voucher bill

House passes Abbott’s school voucher bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for vouchers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Many years ago, I coached my daughters in slow-pitch softball. Our team consisted ofyoungladiesthatknewthegame and most of them had played throughout their high school and junior college careers. They were good and everyone of them gave their best on and off the field. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Juanita “Janie”

Juanita “Janie”

Juanita “Janie” Colunga Morin Zelinger Juanita “Janie” Colunga Morin Zelinger, 79, of Cuero passed away Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born March 23, 1946 in Rio Hondo to Paciano and Marie Colunga Morin. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

GVEC awarded the Cuero VFW a $20,000 grant for the roof repair, which cost nearly $60,000. Shown from left, Lee Hernandez, vice president; Harold Hartman, previous commander; Post Commander Jeff Zengerle, post commander; Bobby Schley, previous commander; and Rosi Hernandez, secretary. (Sta...

VFW roof donation

. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Tammy Jean York

Tammy Jean York

Tammy Jean York of Stockdale, Texas passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 63 after a 3-year battle with cancer. Tammy was born in Abilene, Texas. Daughter of Charles Thomas Posey and Lois Irene Posey, wife of Bennie York of Stockdale, Texas. Mother of four to Coby York, Morgan Myers of Oklahoma, Jacob York of North Dakota and Layton York of New York. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

James DeWitt “Jay” Bramlette III

James DeWitt “Jay” Bramlette III

James DeWitt “Jay” Bramlette III, 74, of Cuero passed away peacefully at his home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Jay, son of the late J.D. Bramlette Jr. and Merle Rose Fischer Bramlette, was born March 27, 1951 in San Antonio. After graduating from Cuero High School, he attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville. On his drive home from school in the Spring of 1971, Jay made the decision to go to mortuary school. He attended Commonwealth College of Sciences that fall and graduated as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Jay owned Freund Funeral Home in Cuero until his retirement in 2010. Jay married Cheryl Roth Bramlette on July 3, 1986 in Cuero. They were members of First Presbyterian Church where Jay served as a Deacon for many years. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

From left, Anthony Rath with the Pecan House Cafe and Rudy Rocha Rocha with the Green Cow Creamery install Emmy in her new home on the Esplanade sidewalk. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Green Cow ice cream now at Pecan House

04/22/2025 03:22 PM

Kelly Phelps

Former DeWitt County constable arrested

04/21/2025 03:10 PM

The candidates for the two DeWitt Hospital District board positions are, from left, Martin Leske III, Faye Sheppard and Pedro Gonzalez.

Candidates clear up hospital confusion

04/21/2025 02:46 PM

Executive Director of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Angie Cuellar welcomes the audience to a Candidate Forum, which started with the three candidates for two at-large city council seats. From left are, Adam Arroyo, Russell Mobley and Charles Tounley.

Voters hear from local candidates

04/21/2025 02:09 PM

Saturday, April 28 through Monday, April 30, emergency supplies will be available without a sales tax.

State offers Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies

04/16/2025 02:20 PM

Yorktown High School 2025 Prom King Cameron Willis (left) and Sydnie Krueger (right). PHOTO COURTESY OF YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

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Nordhiem Pirates placed 2nd as a team at the Area track meet. Area meet results/athletes advancing to regionals: Jacob Torres: 1st Discus, 1st Shot Connly Metting: 4th shot put | Vanessa Lopez: 2nd shot put | Abby Klein: 2nd 400 meter dash | Michael Ramirez: 4th long jump, 4th triple jump, 3rd 100 meter and 3rd 200 meter | Jayson Buch: 4th pole vault | 4x100 relay: 2nd place Jacob, Michael, Mayson and Jayson | Skylar Garcia: 1st 3200, 2nd 800, 1st mile | Layne Wisian: 4th 110 hurdles, 3rd 300 hurdles 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

Annie Naranjo (L-R) shows her Easter egg basket to Yorktown Lions Club President Elect Mark Black aka Rowdy Rooster at Yorktown Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 12. PHOTOS BY KATIE NEWMAN

Easter egg hunt brings joy to nursing home

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce proudly partnered with the Yorktown Nursing Home for this year’s Community- Wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 12. Residents enjoyed watching local children search for colorful eggs from the comfort of a covered patio, with the Easter Bunny and Rowdy Rooster spreading joy. These moments brought happiness to the residents, making it the highlight of the day. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

The Kitty Kat 4x400m Relay won the District 31-2A race. From left: Claire Person, Trinity Flores, Palyn Koopmann, Hayle Russell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kitty Kats, Wildcats excel at district, area meets

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for the Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat Track teams, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Competing at the District 31-2A Track Meet in Three Rivers on April 3 and the District 31/32-2A Area Meet in Kingsville on April 10, these athletes came ready to run, jump, and throw their way into the record books—and that’s exactly what they did. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 APRIL 04, 2025 Jordan Elizabeth Childs, 18, of Bay City, Reckless Driving, Bond of $2,000, DPS Devion Isiah Molina, 20, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ No Fishing License, Fine of $291, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $566, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 <1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Isaiah Ramirez, 19, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Violation Bond/Protective Order, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Maria Elena Ramirez, 66, of Cuero, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Elmo Lee Lockett, 70, of Cuero, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Jermaine Lashan Brown, 51, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD APRIL 05, 2025 Josue Cano, 44, of Yorktown, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Ashby Manuel Lopez, 30, of Runge, Display Fictitious License Plate, (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Theft Cattle/Horse/Exotic Livestock<$ 150K (Karnes Co), Bond of $10,000, Tamper with Electronic Monitoring Device (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Violation Bond/ Protective Order (Karnes Co), Bond of $65,000, DCSO Justine Dyan Williams, 28, of Runge, Tamper with Electronic Monitoring Device (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Germann Jerome Robinson, 38, of Yoakum, Criminal Nonsupport (Bell Co), Bond of $2,000 Cash, Yoakum PD April 06, 2025 Roy Delarosa, 58, of Cuero, Duty on Striking Fixture/ Hwy Landscape>=$200, Bond of $2,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD APRIL 07, 2025 Kelsey Dakota Lynch, 27, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/ Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Larry Dale Miller Jr., 46, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Colten Tate Brown, 28, of Aledo, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, Speeding 10% or Over 63 MPH in a 40 MPH, Bond of $500, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Bond of $500, DCSO APRIL 08, 2025 Elijah Nathaniel Deleon, 18, of Cuero, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Victor Alfonso Montoya- Moctezuma, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Order of Release, DCSO Larry Joe Garibay, 32, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear/Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Savanna Lynn Dibrell, 29 of LaVernia, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Erica Lee Montelongo, 46, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/Obstruction/Retaliation, No Bond, DCSO Cleofas Morales, 48, of Floresville, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1 <1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $30,000, DCSO APRIL 09, 2025 Myran Albert Lemons, 25, of Yoakum, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Jose Navejar, 44, of Mission, Motion to Revoke/ Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, No Bond, Obstruction/Retaliation, Bond of $10,000, Resist Arrest/Detention, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Mercedes Cruz Rodriguez, 31, of Cuero, Hindering Apprehension/Prosecution, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Olivia Faye Thompson, 31, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, DCSO APRIL 10, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

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