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DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 4 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 5 04-04-2025 Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 77A, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Lindenau Rd, Cuero Disturbance on E Main St, Yorktown Scam on W 6th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Gas Spill on Horseshoe Rd, Yoakum Fire Investigation on Green Acres Rd, Yorktown 04-05-2025 Fire-Structure on E 4th St, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on Nathan Mueller Rd, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on W 13th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Church St, Yorktown Theft – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle on W 4th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Alarm Business on E Main St, Yorktown Welfare Check on Old Clinton Rd, Cuero Animal Case on E Main St, Yorktown 04-06-2025 Suspicious Person on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Threats - Communicating on Plum St, Nordheim Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Harassment on Gaebler St, Yorktown Disturbance – Loud Music on Burrow St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Sunday Lane, Yorktown Reckless Driver on S Hwy 87, Cuero 04-07-2025 Property – Damage on Luehr Rd, Fire – Grass on Fm 1447, Cuero Fire – vehicle on River Ridge Rd, Cuero Explosion on S Hwy 183, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on N Hwy87, Cuero Disturbance W 1St St, Yorktown Assist Other Agency CPD Pursuit on S Hwy 87, Cuero 04-08-2025 Suspicious Person on Hoppe St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Accident – Deer on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Accident on FM 766, Cuero Livestock – Loose on N Hwy 87, Cuero Animal Case on Pridgen St, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 183, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Tulley Rd, Cuero Check - Welfare on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Accident on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Death on North St, Thomaston Assist Citizen on W 1st St, Yorktown Fire Brush on E 8Th St, Yorktown 04-09-2025 Assist citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Loose livestock on Stratton Rd, Cuero Fire Investigation on N Riedel St, Yorktown Family Disturbance on S Mertins St, Yorktown Open Door on E Main St, Yorktown 04-10-2025 Dispute on FM 236, Cuero Animal Bite on Crestview Dr, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Broadway, Nordheim Assist other Agency on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Anima Injured on FM 1447, Cuero Assist Citizen on S Mehnert, Yorktown. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 89 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 APRIL 04, 2025 Jordan Elizabeth Childs, 18, of Bay City, Reckless Driving, Bond of $2,000, DPS Devion Isiah Molina, 20, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/ No Fishing License, Fine of $291, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $566, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 <1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Isaiah Ramirez, 19, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Violation Bond/Protective Order, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Maria Elena Ramirez, 66, of Cuero, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Elmo Lee Lockett, 70, of Cuero, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Jermaine Lashan Brown, 51, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD APRIL 05, 2025 Josue Cano, 44, of Yorktown, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Ashby Manuel Lopez, 30, of Runge, Display Fictitious License Plate, (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Theft Cattle/Horse/Exotic Livestock<$ 150K (Karnes Co), Bond of $10,000, Tamper with Electronic Monitoring Device (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Violation Bond/ Protective Order (Karnes Co), Bond of $65,000, DCSO Justine Dyan Williams, 28, of Runge, Tamper with Electronic Monitoring Device (Karnes Co), Bond of $5,000, Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information, Bond of $2,000, DCSO Germann Jerome Robinson, 38, of Yoakum, Criminal Nonsupport (Bell Co), Bond of $2,000 Cash, Yoakum PD April 06, 2025 Roy Delarosa, 58, of Cuero, Duty on Striking Fixture/ Hwy Landscape>=$200, Bond of $2,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD APRIL 07, 2025 Kelsey Dakota Lynch, 27, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/ Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Larry Dale Miller Jr., 46, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Colten Tate Brown, 28, of Aledo, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, Speeding 10% or Over 63 MPH in a 40 MPH, Bond of $500, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Bond of $500, DCSO APRIL 08, 2025 Elijah Nathaniel Deleon, 18, of Cuero, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest with Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Victor Alfonso Montoya- Moctezuma, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Public Intoxication, Order of Release, DCSO Larry Joe Garibay, 32, of Cuero, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear/Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Savanna Lynn Dibrell, 29 of LaVernia, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Erica Lee Montelongo, 46, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/Obstruction/Retaliation, No Bond, DCSO Cleofas Morales, 48, of Floresville, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1 <1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $30,000, DCSO APRIL 09, 2025 Myran Albert Lemons, 25, of Yoakum, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $1,000, DCSO Jose Navejar, 44, of Mission, Motion to Revoke/ Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, No Bond, Obstruction/Retaliation, Bond of $10,000, Resist Arrest/Detention, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Mercedes Cruz Rodriguez, 31, of Cuero, Hindering Apprehension/Prosecution, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Olivia Faye Thompson, 31, of Cuero, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, DCSO APRIL 10, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

The Kitty Kat 4x400m Relay won the District 31-2A race. From left: Claire Person, Trinity Flores, Palyn Koopmann, Hayle Russell. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kitty Kats, Wildcats excel at district, area meets

It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for the Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat Track teams, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Competing at the District 31-2A Track Meet in Three Rivers on April 3 and the District 31/32-2A Area Meet in Kingsville on April 10, these athletes came ready to run, jump, and throw their way into the record books—and that’s exactly what they did. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

Annie Naranjo (L-R) shows her Easter egg basket to Yorktown Lions Club President Elect Mark Black aka Rowdy Rooster at Yorktown Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 12. PHOTOS BY KATIE NEWMAN

Easter egg hunt brings joy to nursing home

The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce proudly partnered with the Yorktown Nursing Home for this year’s Community- Wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 12. Residents enjoyed watching local children search for colorful eggs from the comfort of a covered patio, with the Easter Bunny and Rowdy Rooster spreading joy. These moments brought happiness to the residents, making it the highlight of the day. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

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Nordhiem Pirates placed 2nd as a team at the Area track meet. Area meet results/athletes advancing to regionals: Jacob Torres: 1st Discus, 1st Shot Connly Metting: 4th shot put | Vanessa Lopez: 2nd shot put | Abby Klein: 2nd 400 meter dash | Michael Ramirez: 4th long jump, 4th triple jump, 3rd 100 meter and 3rd 200 meter | Jayson Buch: 4th pole vault | 4x100 relay: 2nd place Jacob, Michael, Mayson and Jayson | Skylar Garcia: 1st 3200, 2nd 800, 1st mile | Layne Wisian: 4th 110 hurdles, 3rd 300 hurdles 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

Yorktown High School 2025 Prom King Cameron Willis (left) and Sydnie Krueger (right). PHOTO COURTESY OF YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

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The Yorktown High School 2025 golf teams

Yorktown Golf Teams Head to Regionals

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Ralph Bruce Abel

Ralph Bruce Abel

Ralph Bruce Abel, 85, of Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. He was born to Ross and Dorothy (Rabke) Abel on January 23, 1940. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen

Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen, 76, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Luling. She was born December 31, 1948 in Shiner to William and Marie Malinovsky Zapalac. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Bottom Dollar, a Secretary at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was an employee for several home healthcare agencies. She was a member of the Altar Society and Parishioner at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of St. Ann’s Society 37 Hochheim KJZT. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

I have been blessed because of family reunions held by my wife’s family and my family.Mostofthefamilymemberscame, however some could not. It was great to visit with those that I have not seen in a while and for others to do the same. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

Veterans lost $419 million to fraud in 2024

AUSTIN – Veterans reported losing more money to frauds in 2024 than in previous years, according to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data released in March. Scams and frauds frequently target veterans, servicemembers, their families, caregivers and survivors, and the FTC estimated veterans lost $419 million to fraud last year in nearly 167,000 reported cases of fraud. ( https://www. ftc.gov/system/files/ ftc_gov/pdf/csn-annual- data-book-2024.pdf ). The Texas Veterans Commission and VA are working to raise veteran awareness of scams and education on how to protect against fraud, predatory practices and financial loss. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

The Mexican mint marigold, the newest Texas Superstar plant, is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb and popular herbaceous ornamental perennial. A multipurpose plant, the Mexican mint marigold is a beautiful, late-season ornamental, its blooms attract pollinators and its leaves can be used as a culinary herb. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, featuring various events to raise awareness. The Siren Sound-Off Ceremony took place on April 1 at 11:45 a.m. at 601 E. Broadway, led by Kati Klores from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board. She read a list of 91 con_rmed abuse or neglect v...

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Cuero Livestock Commission

Cuero Livestock Commission

April 4, 2025 Number of Head: 1477 There were 218 cows, 31 bulls and 2 goats. The packer cow and bull market were steady with last week’s prices. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Record Town

Hello All Its Sunday April 6, 2025, and what a welcome change in the weather, loved walking out of the house this morning headed to St. Michaels Hall to set up for the Knights of Columbus annual shrimp dinner, the event is one of two fundraisers the Knights do yearly to assist the Church and the Community. On Sunday March 30, the Cuero Stars 10-year-old baseball team won 1st place in a baseball tournament in Victoria beating a Corpus Christi team for the Championship, way to represent Cuero young men!! On April 1, the Sirens sound off kicking off the Child Abuse Awareness month was started by a parade of first responder vehicles starting at the High school baseball field and heading with lights and sirens to the old John C. French building, I read a proclamation professing the City of Cuero’s support for the month of April, Child Abuse Awareness month. Pinwheels and cutouts were placed along the road indicating the number of Children in the surrounding area in need of prayers and support, no names were broadcasted. Next Saturday April 12, a chartered bus will depart from Cuero City Park enroute to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, participants will be touring the State Capitol interior, as well as the exterior grounds. The event is part of the Cuero Citizens Police academy currently underway; class participants visit the Fallen Offi cers Memorial located on the Capitol grounds; this year I will be taking members of the Mayors Youth Council along. As of this writing there are still 25 seats available, first come first serve for this free event, if interested please call the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at 361-2752112 for sign up, I need names and numbers by Thursday April 10, the bus ride is free, please bring money for lunch and purchase of items desired from the Capitol gift shop, the bus will stop on the way back at a place to eat. Bus leaves on Saturday morning April 12th at 9:00 am and should return back to Cuero no later than 5:00 p.m. I would like to fill ALL the seats. The Downtown Hometown Harvest meal is scheduled for Monday April 28th, 5:30-8:30 pm, tickets are now on sale, please visit the Cuero downtown Main Street website for more information. Should be a busy week, more to follow! 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Pictured left to right are Brylee Clayton, Executive Director Katie Newman, Vice President Chad Buesing, President Sylvia Hernandez, Secretary Tiffany Lemke, Director Mandy Hahn, Director Nelda Sertuche, and Director Amy Lamprecht.

Moments at the Show

We were fortunate to have photographers Toby Fournet and Ele Chew capture these moments at last month’s Cuero Livestock Show, starting with the horse show competitions and ending with the homemaking wares. As impressive as the photos are, it is the young competitors putting forth their best efforts who steal the show. Congratulations to all 4-H and FFA youth in the 76th Cuero Livestock Show. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Jaxxon Marie competing in the 110m Hurdles, placing 2nd with a time of 16.15 (Photo by Courtney Kubesch)

Meet. Defeat. Repeat. Cuero track district meet

The thrill of track and field is in the air, especially as momentum picked up with the District 28 4A Track Meet held on April 1-2, 2025, at Gobbler Stadium. This year’s meet highlighted remarkable performances, from the Cuero Gobblers and Lady Gobblers leading 25 athletes to the next stage: The Area Meet. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

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