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Wildcat senior Johnathan Guerrero placed 2nd in the 132 pound weight class at the Regional Powerlifting Championship and advanced to state. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Powerlifters dominate regionals, punch tickets to state

The Yorktown Wildcat powerlifting team made a statement at the Region Powerlifting Meet on March 6-7, with two lifters earning their spots at the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene. Senior Johnathan Guerrero delivered a record-shattering performance in the 132-pound weight class, claiming second place and a state qualification. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Kitty Kat junior Hayle Russell clears the bar enroute to placing first in pole vault. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Wildcat, Kitty Kat tracksters compete in Jack Adcock

The Yorktown Wildcat and Kitty Kat high school track teams competed on March 6th, 2025, in the Jack Adcock Relays in Cuero. Other teams competing were: Cuero, Edna, El Campo, Floresville, Gonzales, Hallettsville, Port Lavaca Calhoun, Shiner St. Paul, Victoria East, Victoria Gators, Victoria St. Joseph, Victoria West, Wimberly and Yoakum. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Gunner Mungia hit a single against Refugio. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats fall short in district matchup against Bobcats

Monday, March 10 the Yorktown baseball team played against the Refugio Bobcats on their home field. The Wildcats fell short in their first district game, 11-1 after five innings. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Reporter ‘dukes’ it out with hound

Reporter ‘dukes’ it out with hound

Hi It's Taylor Lapp again, reporting for Pet Adoptions of Cuero. I last reported on a lovely pup named LADY and good news: she was adopted! Here's another special canine that I interviewed this week: DUKE T - So my first questions- what's your name and how old are you? 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Thank you from historic dance hall

Thank you from historic dance hall

Dear Editor, Members of the Lindenau Rifle Club (Dance Hall) would like to thank the community for their support for our recent fundraiser, the Spring Chicken BBQ. It takes many dedicated folks to make this event a success, and we appreciate each and every one; those who get the word out, those who sell presale tickets, and those who do the labor-intensive preparations. All proceeds enable us to preserve the dancehall for all to enjoy. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-6 03-07-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Accident on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Assisted DPS w/ Accident on FM 240, Westhoff Assisted FD w/Fire Investigation on Hwy 72, Cuero 03-08-2025 Assisted CPD w/Assault Physical on Moss Ln, Cuero Grass Fire on Simecek Rd, Yorktown Accident on Fechner Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted Ykt FD w/Fire-Grass on Simecek Rd, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Ckodre Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on Tulley Rd, Cuero 03-09-2025 Shots Fired on Talk Ranch Rd, Nordheim Suspicious Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Kaiser Rd, Cuero Shots Fired on Hwy 111, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown 03-10-2025 Assist other Agency on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on N Esplanade, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Assisted Ykt FD w/Fire – Grass on FM 2718, Cuero Animal Found W Heaton St, Cuero Loose Livestock on Schroeder RD, Yorktown 03-11-2025 Assisted DPS W/Accident on N Hwy 77A / Hample RD, Yoakum Reckless Driver on E Hwy 72, Nordheim Livestock – Loose on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Tulley Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72E, Nordheim Assisted CPD W / Reckless Driver on S Hwy 87, Cuero Check – Welfare on N Hwy 183, Cuero 03-12-2025 Dispute on Zengerle Rd, Thomaston Disabled vehicle on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Warrant Service Matejek Rd, Yorktown Harassment on E Main St, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on E Main St, Yorktown Abuse on N Range St, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 72 W, Cuero 03-13-2025 Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Property Lost/Missing on Hwy 72W, Yorktown Assisted CFD w/Grass Fire on Hwy 77A, Cuero Property Found on FM 3010, Yoakum Scam on Nord Slickfield Rd, Nordheim Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Check Welfare on N Range St, Yorktown 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Communication is key-Your voice is needed

Communication is key-Your voice is needed

Sometimes in doing what we do we get to see issues arise that are glaringly important. Sometimes those issues transcend the local community and are such that they impact us, as well as the entire state. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

May Feast hot rods, BBQ and polka band headed to Nordheim

May Feast hot rods, BBQ and polka band headed to Nordheim

God first...Heavenly Father, there are times when our faith is weak and troubled. We are confused and unable to reach out with proper words as we wander aimlessly. We ask for strength and direction while all the time we know that we need to rely on Your Amazing Grace. We know Your Son suffered so we may be saved. Help us, as He reveals his last days, to understand the true meaning of Lent. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 91 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 24 March 07, 2025 Eti Sundari, 35, of Victoria, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Roger Gonzales, 53, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance PG1, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Leon Mateo Garcia, 53, of Cuero, No/ Expired Driver’s License, Fine of $326.30, Speeding 31 Over, Fine of $225.20, Cuero PD Juan Lucio, 45, of Victoria, Speeding in a School Zone 48 MPH in a 25 MPH Zone, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Insurance, Bond of $500, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, No driver’s License, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Operate Motor Vehicle with Expired Plates, Fine of $380.70, No Driver’s License, Fine of $298.80, Speeding, Fine of $395, DCSO Critobar Delacruz, 35, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Travis Co.), Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Corey Justin Sanders, 35, of Austin, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=4G 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Cuero Livestock Market

Cuero Livestock Market

There were 188 cows and 39 bulls. The packer cow and bull market were steady and consistent with last week’s prices. The calf market was outstanding again. Some of the average highs on lighter weight calves were a little lower, but most of the higher weight averages were $5-$20/ cwt higher. We had another record average high at $1549.00/calf. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

David Guerrero

David Guerrero, a devoted dad, husband, brother, son, friend, and a deeply loved child of God gained his angel wings on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at the age of 46. He was born in Cuero, Tx to the late Valdemar Guerrero and Amelia Guerrero of Yorktown, Tx on February 18, 1979. David was the youngest of four siblings: Don Guerrero, Mary Rubio (Chuy), and Nancy Guerrero. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Wayne Sparck

Wayne Sparck, 70, of Yorktown passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born September 29, 1954 in Yorktown to Vernon Sparck and Wilma Butschek Billings. Wayne married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Ryan, on June 14, 1975 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero. He worked as a chemist at Merichem in the Houston area for over 30 years before moving to Evansville, IN to work for Chem Group. He loved his many Siberian Huskies, hunting, attending church, and spending time outdoors after retiring back to Yorktown. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Juan G. “Johnny” Ortiz

Juan G. “Johnny” Ortiz

Juan G. “Johnny” Ortiz, 72 of Yorktown passed away March 8, 2025, at his home. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

DEWITT BRIEFS

B RIEFS Welcome Elijah James Hicks Born January 29, 2025 7lbs 7oz & 19 ¼ inches longto Aiden Laffoon & Niklaus Hicks at Cuero Regional Hospital Cuero Heritage Museum Fun After 5 Council received an update on the upcoming Fun After 5 event to be held on March 20 at 5:30 p.m., which will feature the Indianola exhibit. Spring 2025 Cleanup March 17th-22nd, Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday- Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

The Cuero City Council memorialized the success of the 2025 Lady Gobbler state championship playoff team in the Cuero City Council minutes. The team advanced further in the playoffs than any previous girls’ basketball team in Cuero ISD history, earning praise for their hard work and persev...

Lady Gobblers basketball team takes center stage

The Cuero City Council meeting held at 5 p.m. on March 10, 2025, addressed several important topics. Highlights included recognizing the achievements of the Lady Gobbler basketball team, proclaiming April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and discussing the results of a litter survey conducted by the Keep Cuero Beautiful organization. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Waltersdorf’s book describes early days and leaders in Yorktown, Clinton, Cuero, Yoakum, Arneckeville, Hochheim, and Lindenau. The author also provides an historic account of the infamous Sut- ton-Taylor feud.

Commission publishes newly translated history of county

If you are a fan of Texas history and especially DeWitt County history, you will enjoy a special event celebrating a new book about the people and places of this county in the late 1800s. The DeWitt County Historical Commission helped this county celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2021, and a portion of the event’s financial support was dedicated to publishing this book. Titled “History of De-Witt County 1899,” the book is a result of translation and research of a German language study discovered in Yorktown in 2020. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

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