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DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 8 04-25-2025 Livestock – Loose on FM 240, Westhoff Civil – Disturbance on S Golly Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on S HWY 183, Cuero Fraud on S HWY 87, Cuero Assist Motorist on W Main St, Yorktown Theft on E Live Oak St, Cuero 04-26-2025 Accident on FM 236, Meyersville Animal Injured on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Livestock – Loose on FM 236, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Dagg Rd, Yoakum Stalking on HWY 77A, Cuero Accident on N Church St, Yorktown Reckless Driver on N HWY 119, Yorktown Theft – Property on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Road Hazard on S HWY 87, Cuero Stabbing on E 4th St, Yorktown Check – Welfare on N HWY 183, Cuero Fire on N West St, Yorktown Dispute on Bootlegger Ln, Yoakum 04-27-2025 Shots Fired on Pridgen St, Thomaston Suspicious Vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Road Hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Disturbance on Crestview Dr, Thomaston Theft – Property on Bootlegger Ln, Yoakum Assist Citizen on N Church St, Yorktown 04-28-2025 Assist Motorist on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Road Hazard on S HWY 87, Cuero Open Door on Hoppe St, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on Lucas Ln, Cuero Property – Damage on Cypress Valley Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on FM 682, Yoakum Criminal Trespass on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Assault Physical on Turkeybottom Rd, Yoakum 04-29-2025 Livestock – Loose on FM 240, Yorktown Assist Citizen on FM 2718, Cuero Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on S HWY 87, Cuero Threats – Communication on E Live Oak St, Cuero Animal Carcass on S HWY 87, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Nau St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on E Broadway, Cuero 04-30-2025 Accident – Deer on S HWY 87, Cuero Theft – Property on Anderson Ave, Westhoff Criminal Mischief on Strieber Alley, Yorktown Road Hazard on W HWY 72, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 1447, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Disturbance-Family on Westview Dr, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hahn Rd, Yoakum 05-01-2025 Assist Citizen on Primitive Baptist Church Rd, Yoakum Animal Case on Hample Rd, Yoakum Property – Found on E Live Oak St, Cuero Check – Welfare on W HWY 72, Yorktown Animal Case on Crestview Dr, Cuero Criminal Trespassing on Line ST, Nordheim Check Welfare on W HWY 72, Yorktown. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Thank you Mayor Kathy Payne for championing Nordheim

Thank you Mayor Kathy Payne for championing Nordheim

GOD first...Heavenly Father, in all we have done and all we will do depends on the grace given to us by our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Help us, in our daily prayers, to be always prepared and only asking for strength and stronger faith in our endeavors to be better in serving others around us who need help. Amen. We thank You Lord for all the blessings we receive, all known and unknown. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

JUSTICE YSMAEL FONSECA

13th District Judge to speak to Republican Women

The Republican Women of the Yoakum Area announces the keynote speaker for their next meeting/ luncheon, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Justice Ysmael Fonseca is a judge for Place 4 of the Texas Thirteenth District Court of Appeals. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Counselor responds to student criticism

Counselor responds to student criticism

At the April 14 Yorktown ISD School Board meeting, senior Sydnie Krueger spoke during public comments, criticizing the accuracy and availability of information from the school counselor. Her comments were reported as part of a story on the meeting. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Nordheim citizens thanked Mayor Payne for her many years of service and fighting for their causes at her retirement party at the Rec Center on May 4th. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Nordheim honors Mayor Payne’s Service

Nordheim celebrated Mayor Katherine Payne’s 17-year tenure at the Recreation Center, which she helped renovate from a fire truck garage into a venue for proms and other community events. “She had this vision where the kids could come to the Rec Center in the summer when it’s hot,” her daughter, Christie Bybee, said. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

The new Blessing Box at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1214 Zorn Road, operates on the principle of “Take what you need. Leave what you can.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Ministry installs new ‘Blessing Box’

The Giving Garden Ministry at Holy Cross Catholic Church is excited to announce the installation of a new “Blessing Box” in the church parking lot. Designed with compassion and community spirit in mind, the Blessing Box features three compartments: one for non-perishable food items, a second for hygiene products and diapers, and a third for fresh produce. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Girl Scout World Thinking Day

Girl Scout World Thinking Day

The 2025 Girl Scout World Thinking Day was recently held at the Victoria VFW Post 4146. Fifteen area troops participated, representing different countries with facts about climate, food, history, and what makes them unique. Yorktown’s Troop 9405 represented Denmark with a display of interesting facts, pictures, and food, making Frikadellar, Danish Meatballs for everyone to try. See also in the DeWitt Briefs: the troop is hosting fundraisers to benefit a local family. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

Proceeds from this year’s celebration will benefit DeWitt 4-H, DeWitt County GO TEXAN, and Friends of DeWitt County Children.

6th Annual Hometown Harvest on Main

05/05/2025 01:38 PM

Wieland reunion full of superlatives

Wieland reunion full of superlatives

The descendants of Friedrick and Wilhelmine Wieland held their 2025 reunion on April 12 at the Yorktown Fire Station Hall. Sixteen families were represented. A delicious lunch was shared. Alan and Jenne Buchhorn provided the main dish. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

Aubrey Ray Kelley

Aubrey Ray Kelley

Aubrey Ray Kelley, a loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and community friend, of Cuero, Texas passed away with his family joined by his side on April 21, 2025. He was born February 18, 1940, to Clyde Blair and Agnes Rice Kelley in Hochheim, Texas. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

FES students see career opportunities on wheels

FES students see career opportunities on wheels

On April 24th, French Elementary School transformed into a vibrant showcase of career possibilities during its annual Career Day Parade. Students eagerly waved their hands in excitement as they explored an array of vehicles parked on the school grounds, each representing a unique profession. The cheerful melodies of the school band filled the air, creating an uplifting atmosphere as enormous tractors rumbled by, followed closely by gleaming boats and towering lift trucks. The parade of vehicles included bright fire trucks, ambulances, patrol cars, a charming Chamber of Commerce jeep, cattle trailers, and thrilling motorcycles, among many others. The event was not only an exciting spectacle but also an invaluable opportunity for young minds to envision their future. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-5 04-18-2025 Road Hazard on Hwy 77a, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Livestock Found on Isdale Dr, Yoakum Theft on W Main, Yorktown Fight on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted CPD w/ Warrant Service on Old Yorktown Rd, Cuero Check Welfare on Old San Antonio Rd, Cuero Warrant Service on N Riedel St, Yorktown Check Welfare on W Main, Yorktown Criminal Mischief on Old San Antonio Rd, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Woods Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on N Hoppe, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 77a, Cuero 04-19-2025 Assist Citizen on Hwy 111 W, Yoakum Suspicious Vehicle on 1st St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Atzenhoffer Rd, Cuero Burglary Residence on S Nau, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on E Main, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Animal Case on E 3rd St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Assisted CPD w/Physical Assault on E Morgan Ave, Cuero 04-20-2025 Loose Livestock on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Animal Case on E 3rd St, Yorktown Fire on Cabeza Rd, Nordheim Assist citizen on N Esplanade, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 2816, Westhoff 04-21-2025 Livestock – Loose on Rocky Rd, Cuero Accident on Frank Hinojosa Rd, Nordheim Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Property – Damage on FM 240, Westhoff Assist Citizen on Dahse Rd, Nordheim Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Warrant Service on E 5th St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Animal Case on Line St, Nordheim 04-22-2025 Property Damage on Nathan Mueller, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Warrant Service on W 9th St, Yorktown Road Hazard on FM 236, Yorktown Theft on Metting School Rd, Yorktown 04-23-2025 Disabled Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Fire on Mueller Lang Rd, Cuero Accident on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assist Citizen on FM 236, Cuero Loose Livestock on Meischen Rd, Yorktown Theft on Hwy 77a, Yoakum Violate EPO/Bond Condition on E Live Oak St, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Fire on E 5th ST, Yorktown Assist Citizen on W 3rd St, Yorktown 04-24-2025 Traffic Related on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 183 N, Hochheim Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Communicative Threats on N West, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Live Oak, Cuero Suspicious Person on E 6th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on FM 2980 S, Yorktown Intoxicated Person on W Main St, Yorktown. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

Cuero Livestock Commission

Cuero Livestock Commission

APRIL 25, 2025 NUMBER OF HEAD: 1386 THERE WERE 178 COWS, 38 BULLS AND 3 GOATS. BOTH THE PACKER COW AND BULL MARKET WERE $3-5 HIGHER THIS WEEK COMPARED TO THE SALE 2 WEEKS AGO. THE CALF MARKET WAS AT AN ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH FOR CUERO LIVESTOCK MARKET WITH A CALF AVERAGE AT $1599 PER HEAD, WHICH WAS A $55 JUMP FROM THE LAST SALE WE HAD. THE MARKET IS INCREDIBLE! 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

Rhett says "Get me to the dog park!"

Rhett says "Get me to the dog park!"

Yes RHETT, Camryn Lake of the Pet Adoptions of Cuero staff loves to make an afternoon or early evening visit to Cuero's wonderful well planned dog park facility. The city Dog Park is at the front of the municipal city park off of Highway 87. This dog park was professionally planned with a variety of exercise equipment. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

Art students shine thanks to Education Foundation grant

Art students shine thanks to Education Foundation grant

Cuero High School students are making waves in the art world, thanks in part to support from the Cuero ISD Education Foundation. At the Foundation’s recent board meeting, Cuero High School Art Teacher Heather Stewart shared the powerful impact of her awarded grant, “Refresh, Renew, Revitalize,” and proudly showcased her students’ award-winning artwork. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 23 April 18, 2025 David Quinten Williams, 34, of DeQuincy, LA, Online Solitation of Minor, Bond of $25,000, DPS Mason Lakey, 22, of Stockdale, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Ismal Varela, 59, of Cuero, Burglary of Habitation Intend Other Felony, Bond of $50,000, Assault Family Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $25,000, Indecent Assault, Bond of $4,000, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Aaron Paul Blue, 36, of Yorktown, Burglary of Building, Bond of $5,000, DCSO April 19, 2025 Glen Stewart Ellerbe, 45, of Galveston, Violation Probation/Theft Property<$2,500 2 or More Previous Convictions (Calhoun Co), Bond of $50,000, Yoakum PD Robert Rosales, 57, of Yoakum, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Guadalupe Rivera, 45, of Yoakum, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Obstruction/ Retaliation, Bond of $30,000, Duty on Striking Fixture/Highway Landscape >=$200, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD April 20, 2025 No arrests were made on this date April 21, 2025 Jeremiah Elias Hand, 24, of Converse, Possession Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Jordan Blaylock, 20, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana < 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Raul Rios Jr., 45, of Yorktown, Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Speeding 10% or Over in 46 mph in 30 mph Zone, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Michael Lee Cunningham, 43, of Cuero, Injury Child/Elderly/Disabled with Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, DCSO April 22, 2025 Kenneth Patterson, 41, of Victoria, No Fishing License, Fine of $172, Fail to Appear, Fine of $372, Possession Controlled PG 2<1G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Demetrio Sixtos III, 42, of Yorktown, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $449, DCSO Elijah Nathaniel Deleon, 18, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, Cuero PD April 23, 2025 Ronald Keith Light, 41, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/Driving While Intoxicated (Bexar County), Bond of $2,000, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD April 24, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 04/30/2025 11:56 AM

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