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Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

DeTar Healthcare System is urging residents in Victoria and the Crossroads area to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families as Texas experiences a significant measles outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed 124 measles cases in the state since late January, and the first death, an unvaccinated school-aged child, was reported on February 25. The outbreak has been centered in the South Plains and Panhandle regions, but serves as a strong reminder of the importance of vaccination and vigilance across all of South Texas. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Good weather jump starts all kinds of road work

Good weather jump starts all kinds of road work

GOD first...Heavenly Father, sometimes we think we ask in vain about our problems and ask for things we may not expect to be granted. Yet, we still try. Lord, give us hope and strength to reach out and help us to not give up. We ask in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 83 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 23 February 21, 2025 Travis Jim Wenske, 35, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Omarion Ashodd Samuel, 21, of Yoakum, Robbery, Bond of $40,000, Yoakum PD Robert James Magnuson, 43, of Temple, Motion to Revoke/Count 1- Fraud Use/ Possession Identifying Information # Items 10<50, Count 2- Fraud Possession Use Credit/Debit Card 10 – 50, No Bond, Driving While License Invalid Previous Convictions (Bastrop Co.), Bond of $5,000 February 22, 2025 Terrick Donnell Durham Jr., 21, of Cuero, Count 1- Aggravated Assault Family with Weapon Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, Count 2-Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Rebekah Marie Downey, 29, of Shiner, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $30,000, Yoakum PD February 23, 2025 David Arzate, 41, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest/ Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD February 24, 2025 Abraham Alan Castillo, 37, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1/1-B<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Jonathan William Marlow, 28, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Jeremias Perez-Garica, 34, of Austin, Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS Sarah Elizabeth Garza, 30, of Corpus Christi, Theft by Check>=$2500<30K of an Elderly Person, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Miguel Alcorta, 34, of Jourdanton, Terroristic Threat (Atascosa Co), Bond of $10,000, DCSO February 25, 2025 Walter Lawrence Aldis, 56, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD Jonathan Jacob Garcia, 33, of San Antonio, Theft Property>=$100<$750 (Bexar Co), Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD February 26, 2025 Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Anthony Lamar Carter, 28, of Cuero, Theft Property>=$100<$750, Bond of $1,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Angel Blue Hernandez, 32, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $194.10, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $326, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD February 27, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

CONTRIBUTED BY PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District (PVGCD) contracted Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

The Shiner Gaslight is busy celebrating not only its 130th birthday, but also the 50th anniversary of continuous productions since its rebirth in 1975! Built in 1895, more than 64,000 people have attended the Gaslight over the last 50 years. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

But she wants one of two options:

This new husky knows how to hustle

1. To be reclaimed by her pet parents, or 2. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-2 02-21-2025 Accident-Fleet on FM 1447, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Cottonpatch Rd, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on Hwy 77 A, Yoakum Death on N Riedel St, Yorktown Fire on Range St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Range St, Yorktown Disturbance on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assist Motorist Hwy 183 N, Cuero 02-22-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 72, Yorktown Accident on FM 682, Yoakum Accident on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 02-23-2025 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on 3rd St, Cuero 02-24-2025 Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77S, Yoakum Warrant service on Church St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Rice-Davis Rd, Yoakum Animal case on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Assist citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Assist other agency on W Main St, Yorktown Animal case on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Loose livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero 02-25-2025 Assault physical on E Live Oak St, Cuero Death on Live Oak Rd, Cuero Abandoned vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Fire-grass on S River Rd, Cuero Fraud on W Main St, Yorktown Scam on Smith Ranch Rd, Cuero Criminal mischief on Cattle Guard Rd, Cuero Burglary of vehicle on E Hwy 72, Cuero 02-26-2025 Assist Citizen on W 7th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Main St, Yorktown Traffic Related on FM 2656, Yorktown Fraud on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Road Hazard on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Disturbance on N Ladner St, Yorktown 02-27-2025 Suspicious Activity on Concrete Edgar Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Fordtran Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Alarm-Business on E Main St, Yorktown. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

A greener Cuero

A greener Cuero

Community members gathered to plant 76 trees at the Ag Friar Complex on March 1. Mac Martin,the Community Forestry Program Lead,conducted a tree planting demonstration. Heplacedthetreeonitssideandcarefullyremovedthebucket.Avoidyanking the tree out. Various species of oak trees were also available for free for take home. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Quinton Metting

Quinton Metting

Quinton Metting, 77, of Yorktown passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born June 2, 1947 in Yorktown to Wilton and Willis Spies Metting. He graduated from Yorktown High School and is a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Enrique “Henry” L. Amador

Enrique “Henry” L. Amador

Enrique “Henry” L. Amador 64 of Yorktown died Friday February 21, 2025, in Yorktown. He was born July 15, 1960, in Yorktown to the late Raul and Tomasita Abrigo Amador. Henry spent 42 years with the City of Yorktown advancing to becoming Water and Street Superintendent, retiring from service in 2023. He was a wealth of knowledge of the infrastructure of the City of Yorktown. In his earlier years he enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball. Also enjoyed going fishing with his longtime childhood friend Joe Dee Cornish III. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT BRIEFS

B RIEFS Welcome Eva’ney Ann Quilpas Born January 15, 2025 7lbs 2oz & 19 ½ inches long to Alexis Rosales & Saul Quilpas at the Cuero Regional Hospital Jars of Love Peanut butter is one of the most requested items by food pantries due to its nutritional value, long shelf life, and affordability. Through March 25, a Jars of Love peanut butter donation barrel is located at The Cuero Record, 119 E. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs has been accepted into a 10-week FBI National Academy course, taking place from March 24 to June 5. Sheriff Carl Bowen said FBI agents recognized Hobbs' potential during a local training session. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

DeWitt investigator picked for FBI training

Ele Chew, reporter DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen announced at the Commissioner’s Court that Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs has been accepted into a prestigious, 10-week course at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, running from March 24 to June 5. This program is considered one of the premier law enforcement training courses in the world, and participation is by invitation only, with a class size of 265 members, including international students. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

A ‘Simply Epic’ Season for the Lady Gobblers

A ‘Simply Epic’ Season for the Lady Gobblers

Just in time for celebrating Women’s History Month, the 2025 Lady Gobbler basketball team made their first appearance at the UIL Class 4A Division II State Championship on February 28. See the story on on Page 16 (Photo by Mike Cantu) 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Lady Gobblers make First state appearance

Lady Gobblers make First state appearance

The excitement of a state championship brings together communities, fans, and athletes all eager to support their team’s moment under the big lights. For the Cuero Lady Gobblers, their first appearance in the UIL Class 4A Division II State Championship basketball game was a historical occasion, representing the hard work, dedication, and resilience that epitomized their season. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Engineering skills learned in AgMec classes

Ele Chew, reporter Landon Duckett, an Agricultural Mechanic (AgMec) student at Cuero High School, will showcase the flatbed he built from scratch at the 2025 Cuero Livestock Show. “I drive a Chevy Duramax truck and I wanted to put a flatbed on it to make it easier to pull trailers. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

CHS golfers tee it high and let it fly

CHS golfers tee it high and let it fly

The Yoakum Tom Tom Golf Tournament proved to be an exciting event showcasing talent from some of our local towns. With four schools participating and more than 30 golfers, there were some incredible performances from both the Lady Gobblers and Gobblers, who took to the course on February 26. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

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