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League seeks nominations for local women who shape communities

League seeks nominations for local women who shape communities

Each March, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas celebrates Women's History Month by recognizing special women in our community. In 2023, the League recognized the eight women serving as mayors of our South Central Texas towns. In 2024, they invited area high school students to recognize women who had touched their lives with poems and essays. In response to these events, many have told the League how important it is to share and celebrate the inspiring stories of local women and their contributions to our communities. These stories - too often untold - remind women of today and future generations that their voices and stories are vital to our collective history. 12/18/2024 06:57 PM

Have a Paw-some holiday: keep pets safe, happy

Have a Paw-some holiday: keep pets safe, happy

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness and celebration, but for pet owners, it also comes with unique challenges. Creating a safe, festive environment for pets while involving them in the holiday fun requires a bit of planning and care. 12/18/2024 06:57 PM

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Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported. The public health insurance program provides coverage for people or families with limited income, as well as pregnant women and people with disabilities. 12/18/2024 06:57 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 86 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 27 December 06, 2024 Jasmine Latrice Barefield, 30, of Seguin, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $25,000, DCSO Denys A Meza-Mejia, 24, of Cuero, Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $35,000, DCSO December 07, 2024 Michael Shawn Varela, 39, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana 12/18/2024 06:57 PM

Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 2 donates $250 to DeWitt County’s Deputy Santa program. Pictured L-R: Sheriff Carl Bowen, Hochheim Prairie President Ronnie Dietz, Sheriff’s Executive Assistant Kimberly Jalufka, and Chief Deputy John Garoni. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

County first responders share Christmas spirit

DeWitt County Deputy Santa This is the 27th year DeWitt County Deputy Santa has served the families of DeWitt County during Christmas, an initiative that started in the 1990s with Sheriff Cliff Foulds to support underprivileged children. “The community has always responded. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Ryan Varela

2024 sees shifts in leadership

Many times DeWitt County folks, especially young ones, think ‘nothing ever happens here.’ But when we look back over a year, quite the opposite is clear. Plenty happens here. It just wasn’t viral on Tik Tok. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

JV Champions

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This big, Santa!

This big, Santa!

A young girl explains to Santa the size of pony she wants for Christmas at last Thursday’s Downtown Christmas. Yorktown gathered for the Firemen Stew, Bake Sale & Lion’s Club Raffle, as well as a snow machine and performances by the YHS band and Christa Leigh’s School of Dance. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Senior Sydnie Krueger goes up for a basket against McMullen County. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kitty Kats improve to 9-5

The Yorktown Kitty Kat Varsity basketball team played five games this past week, winning two. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Kitty Kats traveled to Tilden to take on the McMullen County Cowgirls, ranked #17 in the TABC Class A polls. Yorktown jumped out to an early lead, but the Cowgirls bounced back to take a 15-12 lead at the end of the first quarter before extending their lead to 3325 at halftime. In the second half, the Kitty Kats were able to cut the lead to 35-34, but that was as close as they got, as McMullen County showed why they are ranked and pulled away for a 53-42 win. Senior Nina Villarreal and freshman Palyn Koopmann led the Kitty Kats with 10 points each. Koopmann had her first career double-double, as she also pulled down 10 rebounds. Seniors Laynie Boyd and Sydnie Krueger had six rebounds apiece. The JV Kitty Kats defeated McMullen County’s JV, 24-14, for another win. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Pictured (L-R) Executive Director Terri Rogers, John Green and Deputy Director Ashley Green. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

EMS John Green has gone camping. Please call 911.

After many years of keeping John Green's phone number on their refrigerator for emergencies, the citizens of Yorktown honored him on Sunday, December 8, at the Yorktown fire station for his two decades of service in Yorktown Emergency Medical Services (YEMS). Green looks forward to a lot of off-duty time, camping with friends and family. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Voucher push spurs calls for accountability

Voucher push spurs calls for accountability

Education savings accounts, popularly known as school vouchers, are again a top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott in the upcoming session after a similar push failed in 2023. This time, however, the primary loss of several voucher opponents last March has even those opposing vouchers conceding passage of a measure is likely. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Senior Chapter Conducting competitors include Cody Jones, Jackson Tam, Pedro Villanueva, Percy Torrez, Connly Metting, Abby Klein, Bryce Tessmann, Jacob Torres, Emma Jones, and Brayden Jennings. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Nordheim Ag students, facilities expand

Nordheim FFA had a very successful leadership development event season. Greenhand chapter conducting took first place in district and third in area. The Greenhand quiz team earned second at the district contest and third place at the area contest. Nick Villarreal was second high point at district and sixth at area. Claire Villarreal was ninth high point in district with Addison Rogers seventh high point at the area contest. The senior chapter conducted took second in district and 5th in area. Finally the senior quiz team earned second in district and sixth in area. Cody Jones was second high point at district and Brayden Jennings was seventh high point . Congratulations to everyone for their hard work. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Circumference measurements are key figures in attaining an accurate score. Measurements should the taken at the small place between points. PHOTO BY MATT WILLIAMS

A crash course in scoring antlers according the B&C scoring system

It hardly ever fails. Kill a buck worthy of a trip to the taxidermist these days and sooner later someone is sure to pop the question — what does it score? Often times, Texas hunters look to experts like Micah Poteet to learn the true tale of tape. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

Showing animals not the only 4-H option

Showing animals not the only 4-H option

The Holiday season is upon us and DeWitt County 4-H is so thankful for all of the support we receive from our community, volunteers, parents, and members. As we get further into the 4-H year, don’t forget that new 4-H enrollment and re-enrollment is occurring right now. All youth and adult volunteers must re-enroll annually. The enrollment fees are as follows: $30 for 4-H members, $10 for Clover Kids, and $10 for Adult Volunteers. You can enroll at https://v2.4honline. com/#/user/sign-in . As a reminder, 4-H age is 8 years old and in the 3 rd grade through 12 th grade. Clover Kid age is 5 years old and in kindergarten through 2 nd grade. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

A different ‘board of education’ applied in ages past

A different ‘board of education’ applied in ages past

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings You continue to pour upon us. Your power is so great and our faith is so weak. We want so much to be the things You want us to be and do the right things You want us to do. Yet, we seem not to reach our goals and forget that You are the one that makes it all possible if only we will but follow Thy will in all things. Strengthen us Lord. Help us to go forth and serve You better. In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 90 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 November 15, 2024 Martin Angelo Sanders, 36, of Cuero, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, Open Container-Passenger, Order of Release, DCSO Calvin Ray Williams, 60, of Yoakum, Prohibited Substance/Item in Correctional Facility (Lavaca Co.), Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD James Patrick Lubyinesky, 56, of Yorktown, Criminal Nonsupport, Cash Bond of $1,000, DCSO Monica Amy Rocha, 38, of Cuero, Cruelty Non-Livestock Animal: Torture with 2 Previous Convictions, Bond of $10,000, Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Fail to Provide, Bond of $4,000, Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Fail to Provide, Bond of $4,000, Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Fail to Provide, Bond of $4,000, Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Fail to Provide, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD November 16, 2024 No Arrests were made on this date November 17, 2024 Janice Marie Gomez, 48, of San Antonio, Public Intoxication, Bond of $500, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information, Bond of $500, Resist Arrest/Search/Transport, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Jose Ventura Lopez, 25, of Yoakum, Criminal Trespass Habitat/Shelter, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD Sarah Louise Fox, 41, of Yoakum, Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Resist Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD November 18, 2024 No Arrests were made on this date November 19, 2024 Joseph Charles Hargrove, 53, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1>=4G=1G 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

DeWitt Briefs

From December 9th to 13th, join Cuero Municipal Library’s own Elf, Trixie, for a delightful downtown scavenger hunt. Families can search for Trixie and enjoy festive fun together! Brunch Buddies and Bingo Seniors 55 and older are invited to Brunch Buddies and Bingo on Thursday, December 12th from 10:30 a.m. 12/10/2024 04:06 PM

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