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Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

The Mexican mint marigold, the newest Texas Superstar plant, is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb and popular herbaceous ornamental perennial. A multipurpose plant, the Mexican mint marigold is a beautiful, late-season ornamental, its blooms attract pollinators and its leaves can be used as a culinary herb. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

AUSTIN – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years, according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and the FTC estimated veterans lost $419 million to fraud last year in nearly 167,000 reported cases of fraud. ( https://www. ftc.gov/system/files/ ftc_gov/pdf/csn-annual- data-book-2024.pdf ). The Texas Veterans Commission and VA are working to raise veteran awareness of scams and education on how to protect against fraud, predatory practices and financial loss. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

I have been blessed because of family reunions held by my wife’s family and my family.Mostofthefamilymemberscame, however some could not. It was great to visit with those that I have not seen in a while and for others to do the same. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen, 76, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Luling. She was born December 31, 1948 in Shiner to William and Marie Malinovsky Zapalac. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Bottom Dollar, a Secretary at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was an employee for several home healthcare agencies. She was a member of the Altar Society and Parishioner at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of St. Ann’s Society 37 Hochheim KJZT. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Ralph Bruce Abel

Ralph Bruce Abel

Ralph Bruce Abel, 85, of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. He was born to Ross and Dorothy (Rabke) Abel on January 23, 1940. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Members of the VFW #8136 and Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1029 chat during the social before the 2025 Yorktown Chamber Banquet at Community Hall last Friday. Chamber members and supporters bid on silent auction items and caught up with old friends before the Veterans presented the Colors and...

Chamber Banquet

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County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

The DeWitt Medical Foundation has once again been the fortunate recipient of a remarkable donation. This year, Two Bar, LLP, Frank Klein as general partner, has donated $100,000 to the DeWitt Medical Foundation Gala, significantly bolstering ongoing efforts to enhance our local healthcare services. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Southern Sensation Seedless grapes’ toughness and disease resistance have made it a table grape option worthy of being called a Texas Superstar plant, said Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, Uvalde. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Wildcat senior Johnathan Guerrero (center) won the State Powerlifting Championship in the 132 pound weight class.

Guerrero brings home the Gold

Yorktown senior Johnathan Guerrero brought home a state championship as he won the 132 pound weight class at the State Powerlifting Championship in Abilene, Texas on March 22, 2025. Guerrero won in dominating fashion, as he broke the state record in squat (555 pounds) and tied the deadlift record (500 pounds). Those lifts, combined with his bench press of 310 pounds, totalled 1365 pounds lifted, also a state record. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Multiple agencies responded to the fire in Yorktown on March 24. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. Once the fire reached the attic, it was difficult to control. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Family loses home in fire

A tragic fire broke out at 834 Metting School Rd. in Yorktown on March 24, resulting in the complete loss of the home. Manpower was limited, despite the response from multiple agencies. The Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Nordheim Fire Department (FD), Cuero FD, Cuero VFD, and Westhoff FD all contributed to the ef- forts, along with the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office. Crews from Commissioners Ryan Varela’s Precinct 1 and James Kaiser’s Precinct 3, along with Yorktown and Cuero EMS, were also on site. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

The 7th Grade Wildcats were the champions of the 7th Grade Division at the Yorktown Junior High Relays on March 14, 2025. They scored 137 points, while Bloomington placed 2nd with 113 points. There were eight total schools at the meet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

7th Grade Track Champs

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DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 14 03-21-2025 Animal Case on 9th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 7th St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Brandt Rd, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on N Broadway, Nordheim Criminal Trespass on Trukeybottom Rd, Yoakum Road Hazard on FM 766, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 237, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on Hwy 111, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 2718, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hahn Rd, Westhoff 03-22-2025 Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 236, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Loose Livestock on W Sarah St, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Loose Livestock on W Baker St, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on E 2nd St, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Broadway St, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Theft on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Assault Physical on FM 953, Cuero 03-23-2025 Theft – Property on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Theft on FM 240, Westhoff Fire-Structure on Lakeside Dr, Cuero 03-24-2025 Livestock – Loose on FM 884, Yorktown Check Welfare on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Harassment on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property – Damage on FM 1447, Cuero Fire – Structure on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Theft Property on 4th St, Yorktown Livestock Found on Arneckville Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on Fm 953, Cuero 03-25-2025 Check – Welfare on Hiller Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Fire on N Carter Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on E 4Th St, Yorktown Fire - Structure on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on S Mertins St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown 03-26-2025 Road Hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Warrant service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Road hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on S Hwy 77a, Cuero Loose livestock on Bold Rd, Cuero Abuse on Leo Nelson Rd, Yorktown Criminal Mischief on E 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious person on Herder Rd, Yoakum 03-27-2025 Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Candido Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Person on Bluebonnet Ln, Yoakum Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on Eckhardt St, Yorktown. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 MARCH 21, 2025 Simon Faustino Velez, 28, of Victoria, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle. Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD Joe Luis Rodriguez, 51, of Cuero, Indecent Exposure, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Colby Wayne Throne, 23, of Waelder, Motion to Revoke Probation/Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, No Bond, Speeding 16/20 over Limit, Fine of $310, No Driver's License, Fine of $231, Marquis Laron Headley, 33, of Cuero, Speeding, Bond of $500, DCSO MARCH 22, 2025 Carlos Garibay IV, 39, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated BAC >= 0.15, Bond of $4,000, DPS David Wane Dellinger, 27, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Nicholas Schultz, 35, of Yorktown, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO MARCH 23, 2025 Mandy Crystal Garcia, 38, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD MARCH 24, 2025 John Vincent Garcia, 47, of Nordheim, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO MARCH 25, 2025 Emilio Inez Mendoza, 30, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear/Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD Carole Marie Schultz, 53, of Yorktown, Burglary of Building (Karnes Co), Bond of $10,000, DCSO Kimeth Ray Schultz, 57, of Yorktown, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, DCSO David Wane Dellinger, 27, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Mercedes Cruz Rodriguez, 31, of Cuero, Probation Violation/Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, No Bond, DCSO Kevin Dean Lowe, 46, of Sulphur Spring, Bond Forfeiture/ Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $40,000, Bond Forfeiture/ Deadly Conduct, Bond of $40,000, DCSO Jeremy D Trimble, 43, of Cuero, Criminal Non-Support Civil FTA (Victoria Co), Bond of $6,500 Cash, Cuero PD Fabien Reyes, 35, of Cuero, Probation Probation/ Driving Under Influence of Liquor, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD MARCH 26, 2025 Daniel John Anthony Cantu, 41, of Harwood, Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Donna Gerhardt Matejek, 64, of Yorktown, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $4,000, Reckless Driving, Bond of $2,000, DCSO MARCH 27, 2025 William Sterling Pick, 39, of Cuero, Arson, Bond of $40,000, Cuero PD David Gonzales, 47, of Cuero, Possession of Controlled Substance PG1>1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, DCSO. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Cuero Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Market

Number of Head: 507 There were 111 cows and 10 bulls. The packer cow and bull market were once again steady with last week’s prices. With a shortened supply due to the wonderful rainfall, the calf market was outstanding once again this week. Some of the highs weren’t as high as last week but most of all the averages finished $5-$20 higher than last week on limited numbers. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Sale Date: March 17, 2025 Cattle: 1,38 Cows: 296 Bulls: 23 Sellers: 221 Buyers: 50 Steers 200-300 lb 390.00-400.00-500.00 300-400 lb 398.00-408.00-490.00 400-500 lb 355.00-365.00-445.00 500-600 lb 317.00-327.00-415.00 600-700 lb 285.00-295.00-355.00 700-800 lb 260.00-270.00-280.00 Heifers 200-300 lb 355.00-365.00-490.00 300-400 lb 360.00-370.00-420.00 400-500 lb 327.00-337.00-405.00 500-600 lb 282.00-292.00-355.00 600-700 lb 259.00-269.00-335.00 700-800 lb 238.00-348.00-268.00 Slaughter Cows: 96.00 -143.00 Slaughter Bulls: 103.00 - 170.00 Stocker Cows: 900.00-2140.00 Pairs: 1425.00 - 2750.00. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Tick City and big news from Kaffee Klatch

Tick City and big news from Kaffee Klatch

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we thank You for the bountiful rain that blessed us this past week in answered prayers. We thank You for all the people around us that come our way and ask if we need anything. While, with a concerning heart, they have good intentions and are well appreciated. Help others, as well as ourselves, to return these gifts and blessings as we ask in Jesus's name. Amen. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Judge Peggy Mayer

PCT 1 JP Peggy Mayer retires

Virginia S. Gilstrap, reporter/ managing editor Longtime Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Peggy Mayer turned in a letter of retirement to the DeWitt County Commissioners Court last week, effective Friday, March 28. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

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