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Second term

Judge Blanca McBride administered the oath of office to Pct. 2 Constable Jefferson Hobbs on Monday January 13 for his second term. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Coming Home King and Queen

Coming Home King and Queen

Renee Garcia and Katherine Payne were crowned at the Nordheim Homecoming ceremony. See the Homecoming Court on Page 10. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

County learns about emergency assistance registry

County learns about emergency assistance registry

The assistance program, called STEAR, that helps those with mobility or communication problems during disasters was explained by County Emergency Coordinator Billy Jordan to the DeWitt County Commissioners at their regular meeting on January 13. Jordan explained how a person is signed up and how the county plans to help those individuals. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

County hunkers down to weather the freeze

County hunkers down to weather the freeze

With a Winter Storm Warning of snow/sleet/freezing rain mix forecast for Monday night into Tuesday, residents prepared to shelter in place during the worst of this week’s weather. School districts, which were closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King holiday, canceled Tuesday classes as well. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Jr. High Win

The Yorktown Junior High Kitty Kat Black Team won the Nordheim Tournament by defeating Austwell-Tivoli, 28-5, and Nordheim, 32-23. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Brooke Zorn, Aubrey Guzman, Kyleigh Garcia, Lea Rodriguez, Lily Taylor. Back Row (L-R): Coach Whitney Schroeder, Sayuri King, Joy Whitehead, Camille Person, Cailyn Schendel, Cayleigh Good, Allyson Mika, Coach Val Acree. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nick Villarreal and Carly Metting

Nordheim Homecoming

Nick Villarreal and Carly Metting. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting makes a 3-pointer to start the game against Woodsboro.

Kitty Kats, Wildcats dominate Woodsboro in District showdown

The Yorktown Kitty Kats and Wildcats Varsity Basketball teams hosted Woodsboro on January 14, 2025, in District 31-2A action and delivered decisive victories to extend their district winning streaks to three games. The Kitty Kats powered their way to a 54-32 win, while the Wildcats secured a 4838 victory, sending the visitors home empty- handed. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

January’s Wildcats of the Month

January’s Wildcats of the Month

Leah, Leland, Maddison, Dorothy, Aiyanna, Levi, Stella, and Rylee. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nordheim Sports

Nordheim Sports

This last week was a great day to be a Pirate! Both the Lady Pirates and Pirates racked up 2 more district wins each. Tuesday night they played in Tivoli and Friday night was a big win at home for homecoming. Currently the Lady Pirates are 4-1 and in district play the Pirates are 2-1. L-R: Carly Metting, Shaylynn Wagner, and Abby Klein 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale

40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale

The 40TH Annual All Breeds Bull and Female Sale, to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Cuero Livestock Commission, has drawn approximately 15 bulls and 200 females. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-10 01-10-2025 Suspicious Vehicle on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 77, Yoakum Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Criminal Trespass on Henneke Rd, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Thomaston Suspicious Activity on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Shots Fired on Elizabeth St, Yorktown 01-11-2025 Accident on Hwy 72, Nordheim Loose Livestock on FM 2718, Yorktown Accident on Gaebler Rd, Yorktown 01-12-2025 Suspicious Activity on W 5th St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on Bootlegger Lane, Yoakum Road Hazard on FM 240, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Biemer Rd, Yorktown 01-13-2025 Property Lost/Missing on FM 2718, Cuero Assist Citizen on AA Hahn Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Person on Nau St, Yorktown Trespassing on FM 1447, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72, Nordheim Property Lost/Missing on Giles Rd, Yoakum Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Disturbance on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero 01-14-2025 Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Assist CPD with Funeral Escort on Broadway St, Cuero Loose – Livestock on S Hwy 87, Cuero Loose – Livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero Open Door on E Main St, Yorktown Warrant Service on S Gaebler St, Yorktown 01-15-2025 Animal Carcass on N Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Activity on S Gabler, Yorktown Theft on N Mertins, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on FM 3010, Yoakum Livestock – Loose on FM 236, Cuero Criminal Trespass on W Hwy 72, Cuero Suspicious Activity on S Mertins St, Yorktown Accident on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Fire – Vehicle on Hefner Ln, Cuero Assault Physical on Elm St, Nordheim 01-16-2025 Accident – Deer on FM 1447, Cuero Gas-Odor on 6th St, Yorktown Livestock-Loose on Barnhart Ranch Rd, Westhoff Disabled Vehicle on FM 2656, Yorktown Animal Loose on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property Damage on FM 1447, Cuero Suspicious Activity on N Nau St, Yorktown 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 66 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 21 January 10, 2025 No arrests on this date January 11, 2025 Isaiah Ramirez, 19, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000-, Resist Arrest/Search, Bond of $4,000, Assault Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Assault Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Linda Rae Sandoval, 36, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD January 12, 2025 No Arrest on this Date January 13, 2025 Alyssa Brooke Lewis, 32, of Yorktown, Bond Forfeiture/Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, No Bond, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, DCSO George Lee Urrutia, 53, of Kenedy, Possession Controlled Substance PG1= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Charles Lee Good, 41, of Yorktown, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Lurah Kathleen Oliver, 38, of Yorktown, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G, Bond of $70,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Delivery/Offer Delivery of Dangerous Drug, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 < 28G, Bond of $5,000, Possession Marijuana 2oz, Bond of $4,000, Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution Known Felon, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Laura Sofia Soliz, 40, of Yorktown, Class C Assault by Threat, Fine of $560.30, DCSO January 15, 2025 Kaden Montana Hawkins, 23, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $540.80, DCSO Isaac Lee Rios, 26, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG 1>=1G 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Let’s get to the heart of the matter

Let’s get to the heart of the matter

February is dedicated to issues of the heart in more ways than one. In addition to Valentine's Day, February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In fact, in 2022, heart disease accounted for 702,880 deaths in the United States. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Gary Borders/ Capital Highlights

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.6 billion available during the 202627 budget cycle, down 1.1%. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Gilbert Pargmann/ Nordheim News

Oil field traffic taking toll on Nordheim pipelines

GOD first...Heavenly Father, help us in our times of weakness. Give us strength to sustain us on our voyage in helping others in need. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nordheim alum makes Schreiner Dean’s List

Nordheim alum makes Schreiner Dean’s List

Jessica Knetig, of Nordheim, was named to the Schreiner University Dean's List for the 2024 fall term. To qualify for the Dean's List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit for the term. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Alice Towery Gilroy, the daughter of Ken Towery, receives a proclamation from Mayor Emil Garza commemorating her father’s 1955 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The proclamation also encourages observance of National News Literacy Week, Feb. 3-7. For more information, see the News Litera...

Council hears about Cuero Day at Capitol

On Tuesday, February 11, representatives from Cuero are invited to attend “Cuero Day at the Capitol” in order to meet with legislators during the session in progress, according to Cuero Chamber of Commerce Director Angie Cuellar. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

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