Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Sign in

Articles

Adam Fanning, left, with Brandt Companies, and Sheriff Carl Bowen, right, present a report to the Commissioners Court regarding the jail’s failing hot water heaters. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Jail requests repairs of failing water heaters

Sheriff Carl Bowen informed the DeWitt County Commissioners that six of 10 hot water heaters in the county jail were out of service during the regular meeting on January 13. Though the repair request was urgent due to possibilities of leaks, the jail will have to make due until the vendor submits a quote at the next Commissioner’s Court meeting. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Hospital program addresses nurse shortage

Hospital program addresses nurse shortage

Texas is facing a nursing shortage, just like the entire United States. The Center for Nursing Workforce Studies reports a projected shortage of approximately 57,000 RNs in Texas by 2032. This shortage will impact the quality of patient care, as well as patient satisfaction. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting drives to the basket, as senior Sam Forbes trails the play. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY YORKTOWN ISD

Kitty Kats, Wildcats sweep Pettus in district action

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat Varsity Basketball teams secured decisive victories over the Pettus Lady Eagles and Eagles on Friday night, January 10, in District 31-2A action. Both teams battled through early challenges but came out on top with dominant second halves. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Veteran TPWD wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently named wildlife division director for the state agency. Cain says developing good relationships with private landowners will be a top priority. (Courtesy Photo)

Cain takes reins of TPWD wildlife division, calls landowner relationships a top priority

There’s new brass at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Austin headquarters. Veteran wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently selected as the new wildlife division director for the state agency. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Kitty Kat seniors Sydnie Krueger (left) and Laynie Boyd (right) battle Skidmore players for the ball, while Nina Villarreal (center) looks on. PHOTO BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats and Wildcats Secure thrilling district wins

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat varsity basketball teams picked up wins last Tuesday in District 312A action. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Yorktown traveled to Skidmore-Tynan to take on the Lady Cats and Bobcats. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Stay away from TV and go to Nordheim Stock Show

Stay away from TV and go to Nordheim Stock Show

Heavenly Father, we ask that the spirit within us will sustain us as our body betrays us with the sin of each waking day. Guide Your Holy Spirit to be our path in which we are to follow to enrich others as well as ourselves with deeds of kindness and good will. We ask in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus. Amen. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding

The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Carl Meeks, Sr.

Carl Meeks, Sr.

Carl Meeks, Sr., 92, of Victoria passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born-June 21, 1932 in Pur cell, Oklahoma to the late Hubert and Dovie Meeks. He married Mary Alice Parker on February 25, 1955 in McAllen, Texas. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 67 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 January 03, 2025 Katarina Spies, 32, of Yoakum, Bond Forfeiture/Possession Controlled Substance PG2>=1G=$200, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Eric Jequay Girdy, 42, of Cuero, Burglary of Building, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD William Sterling Pick, 39, of Cuero, Public Intoxication, Fine of $500, Cuero PD Angel Garcia Vincent, 44, of Cuero, Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Alvin Franklin Felder, 49, of Yorktown, Parole Violation, No Bond, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $500, DCSO Jose Ventura Lopez, 25, of Yoakum, Harassment Communication, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD January 04, 2025 Margie Rios, 54, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, Criminal Mischief>=$ 750 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Yoakum accident victim turns loss into hope for faith-filled lives

Yoakum accident victim turns loss into hope for faith-filled lives

On a foggy January morning in 2023, a small plane carrying five men from Memphis, TN, crashed in Yoakum, rocking the Yoakum community and leaving a deep scar on the hearts of many in Memphis. Among those on board were five men: beloved fathers, husbands, and leaders of the faith community. Four of the passengers lost their lives on impact, while their Pastor, Dr. Kennon Vaughan, miraculously survived. Vaughan was transported to a Victoria hospital and eventually to a larger trauma center in San Antonio, where he underwent numerous operations and procedures to save his life. Through the power of prayer, and the overwhelming grace of God, Pastor Vaughan lived and has made a nearly full recovery. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

City and county leaders gathered with a Los Angeles film crew on Saturday, January 4, before the group headed out to shoot at various sites around DeWitt County. The crew spent a week in Cuero filming a show that will air in 2026. Local leaders got to know the crew, some of whom may be aff...

Film crew finds friends in Cuero

Behind the scenes last week, city and county leaders mobilized to help a Los Angeles film crew shoot footage for an episode about “mysterious legends.” Charlie Cook, an LAbased story producer, said that communities don’t always welcome film crews. “We found the opposite in Cuero,” he said. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Shelby Stary wears her ADN pin which she was recently awarded at the Victoria College nursing graduation. She was the recipient of the Leaders in Nursing Careers (LINC) scholarship program at Cuero Regional Hospital. (Photo by Ele Chew)

New nurses persevere, graduate

Despite challenges in COVID-era education, local scholarship winner Shelby Stary received her associate degree nurse (ADN) pin at the Victoria College nursing graduation ceremony on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Juan Solis and his wife, Margaret, listen as Mayor Emil Garza congratulates Solis on his retirement from the Cuero Fire Department. The couple has big travel plans for 2025. Meanwhile, the fire department is advertising for a new firefighter. (Staff Photo)

Firefighter thanked for 2 decades’ service

Friends and co-workers gathered at the Cuero Fire Department on the cold and drizzly day of the recent cold front to wish first responder Juan Soliz a happy retirement. He served 19 years and seven months as a fire and AEMT for the Cuero Fire Department. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

DeWitt Briefs

Cuero Regional Hospital Blood Drive Cuero Regional Hospital will be hosting a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, January 16th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Gobblers down Rockets

Gobblers down Rockets

Friday night, the atmosphere inside the gym was electric as the Cuero Gobblers faced off against the San Antonio Kennedy Rockets to kick off district play. From the tip-off, it was clear that both teams were ready to battle. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Gobblers able to establish a 7-point lead. Junior Walker Dietze and Sophomore Dae Dae Bonner played a significant factor, ending the night with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 12 points, 5 rebounds respectively. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Both Aubrey Bowles, left, and Arissa Carbonara, right, hit milestones during the San Antonio Memorial district game. Aubrey Bowles has exceeded 1000 rebounds in her career, and Arissa has more than 1500 career points and has surpassed 1000 career rebounds. (Contributed Photo)

Seeing Double-Double: Lady Gobblers dominate in district matches

It was a big night for the Cuero Lady Gobblers and an even bigger night for Arissa Carbonara and Aubrey Bowles, who both had a double-double, as the Lady Gobblers handed the Lady Apaches their 15th loss of the season with a score of 60-35 on Tuesday, January 7. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

The Catholic community and St. Michael’s Catholic School received donations from Mrs. John C.C. Hamilton. (Contributed Photo)

Hamilton donation

. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

1

...

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

...