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Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening, Wayne Wolf & wife, Sonja Wolf, & son & daughter inlaw, Kevin & Rebecca Wolf. (Contributed Photo)

Wolf named Texas Farm Bureau Pioneer

(ROUND ROCK, Texas) DeWitt County farmer and rancher Albert Wayne Wolf received the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Pioneer Award at the organization’s annual meeting in Round Rock. “Wayne was truly a pioneer in Farm Bureau, and we are proud to recognize him with this award,” DeWitt County Farm Bureau President Joseph Warwas said. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

A Walk in Wonderland

A Walk in Wonderland

Many families took part in the 'Night of Lights' on Thursday, January 2nd, at Cuero Christmas Park. Sponsored by Cuero Regional Hospital, Christmas in the Park, and Be Fit Cuero Wellness Center, the event concluded with a delightful walk through beautiful lights, set against pleasant weather and filled with good cheer. A large crowd of hundred attendees gathered with family and friends to enjoy hot chocolate as they bid farewell to 2024. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DeWitt Briefs

The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. All substitutes must attend this training. New applicants need to bring a copy of their social security card, driver’s license, and transcript or diploma to the training as well. Applicants that have not completed an application with Cuero ISD, need to go to www. cueroisd.org. Contacts: Jessica Hernandez at 361-2751914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Annie Jane Moczygemba Brysch

Annie Jane Moczygemba Brysch

Annie Jane Moczygemba Brysch, age 91, of Runge went to celebrate Christmas with Jesus on His birthday on the morning of December 25, 2024. She was born to August Frank Moczygemba and Bridget Jarzombek Moczygemba on March 24, 1933, in Kosciusko, Texas, and she was the seventh of their ten children. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Carolina Salinas

Carolina Salinas

Carolina Salinas, 89, of Yorktown passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1935 in Nordheim, TX to the late Natividad and Rosaria Gomez. She loved God! She was an active member of the Guadalupanas for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos and spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving, caring, generous mother and her granddaughters were her world. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

No one was injured in the fire at 512 E. Reuss St. on December 27. The fire is currently under investigation. Officials encourage households to prepare for emergencies by having an essential Go Bag prepared. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Officials: Prepare Go Bag prior to emergencies

DeWitt County Emergency Coordinator Billy Jordan reported on the family affected by the December 27th fire at 512 E. Reuss St. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Do these for more prosperous, peaceful New Year

Do these for more prosperous, peaceful New Year

After the overindulgence of the holidays, many commit to New Year’s resolutions such as exercising more, eating healthier, or drinking less alcohol. While these goals are fantastic for personal health, what about your financial health? 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

‘No one gets angry and we all are happy beyond belief’

‘No one gets angry and we all are happy beyond belief’

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings we have received and for all the friends we have met that keep us aware of Your Amazing Grace. We ask that, with all the things we are grateful for, we want to be able to share and help those around us as we try to follow Your teachings. We ask in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke

Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke

Kathleen Anne (Garner) Blaschke, 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Houston, Texas. She was born on December 21, 1944, to Carl W. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Legislative session begins on January 14

Legislative session begins on January 14

The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 70 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 December 27, 2024 Jovanna Kaynn Jezzet Johnson, 20, of Yoakum, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Burglary Habitation Intend to Commit Other Felony, Bond of $50,000, Resist Arrest/ Transport, Bond of $4,000, Criminal Mischief>=$ 100=$100=$100 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-13 12-27-2024 Loose Livestock Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Death Bootlegger LN, Yoakum Loose Livestock Hwy 87 S, Cuero Road Hazard Simecek RD, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Abandoned Vehicle on 6th St, Nordheim Assist Other Agency on N West St, Yorktown Theft on Golly Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hahn Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Stratton Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Vehicle on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorkwon Fire-Tank on Dworaczyk Rd, Yorktown Assault Physical on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 12-28-2024 Check Welfare on Bubba Palmer Rd, Cuero Check Welfare on S Riedel St, Yorktown Disturbance on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Scam on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Suspicious Person on Hwy 77A, Cuero Utilities-Gas on N West St, Yorktown Assault Physical on S Nau St, Yorktown 12-29-2024 Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Assist CPD w/Disturbance on N Valley St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Criminal Mischief on W 4th St, Nordheim Disturbance on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 3010, Yoakum Disturbance on N West, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Harassment on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum 12-30-2024 Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Suspicious activity on E 6th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Check welfare on W Main St, Yorktown Burglary residence on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Road hazard on Joe Pokluda Rd, Nordheim Loose livestock on Garfield Rd, Cuero Suspicious activity on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Assisted CPD w/Accident on E Broadway, Cuero 12-31-2024 Theft Property on N Terrell St, Cuero Theft-property on E 8th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Property damage on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 953, Cuero 01-01-2025 Shots Fired Fish Pond Living, Cuero Warrant Service, At Karnes Co Line Disturbance-Family on Hwy FM 236 Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Mertins St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Fordtran Rd, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero Assault Physical on W 2nd St, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on River Rd, Cuero Disturbance on Hwy 77A, Cuero 01-02-2025 Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Main, Yorktown Assault Physical on W 4th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Northwood Dr, Cuero Assist Other Agency on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Person on S Mertins St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on FM 1447, Cuero 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat freshman Palyn Koopmann drives on a Port Aransas player. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats, Wildcats drop back-to-back district games

Over the holidays, the Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat basketball teams played a couple of District 312A games and were unable to come away with any wins. On Monday, December 30, Yorktown traveled to Refugio to take on the Lady Cats and Wildcats. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat senior Sydnie Krueger goes up for two points against Needville on December 27. The team won 53-19 in its first game of the tournament in Louise. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats pick up wins at Louise tournament

The Yorktown Kitty Kat Varsity basketball team competed December 27-28 in the Lady Hornet Holiday Classic in Louise, picking up a couple of victories. On day one, Yorktown faced two Class 4A schools. In game one, the Kitty Kats faced off against the Needville Lady Jays. Showing only a little rust from the holiday break, Yorktown jumped out to a 31-6 halftime lead, on its way to a 53-19 win. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

VN Top Graduates photo: Pictured (L-R) are Victoria College President Dr. Jennifer Kent; Abigail Perez and Dakota Ratjen, the 2024 Vocational Nursing Program graduates with the highest GPA; and Dean of Allied Health Darla Strother. Ratjen is from Yorktown. PHOTO BY VICTORIA COLLEGE

Nursing students graduate from Victoria College

Fifty-four nursing students completed the intense studies of the Victoria College Vocational Nursing Program to graduate on December 19 at the Leo J. Welder Center. Three of the new nurses, Cayla Green, Dakota Ratjen and Emily Jones hail from Yorktown. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Brian Cromeens, the new 24th Judicial District Attorney, takes the oath of office on January 1 accompanied by his wife, Maggie, and daughter Libby. District Judge Stephen Williams administered the oath. STAFF PHOTO

Fresh start: new DA office opens with clean slate

A new era of law enforcement in DeWitt, Goliad and Refugio counties began January 1 with the oath of office sworn by Brian Cromeens, the next 24th Judicial District Attorney. Supporters filled the upstairs courtroom of the DeWitt County Courthouse to witness the oath, which was administered by District Judge Stephen Williams. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

District 15-2A, Division II champion Shiner was defeated December 18, 2024, in the Class 2A, Division II State Championship Game, 36-29, by Muenster. The District 152A, Division II All-District team can now be released. The Yorktown Wildcats were represented very well after posting a 7-4 record on the season and finishing in 3rd place in the district. Here are the Wildcat All-District selections: First Team All-District: Junior Brody Metting was named 1st Team All-District Quarterback. Metting had an amazing season: rushing for 1444 yards, more than any other quarterback in school history and rushed for 25 touchdowns. He also threw for over 500 yards and four touchdowns. Metting went through an incredible stretch early in the season when he rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns against Banquete, then the very next week rushed for 268 yards and six touchdowns against Skidmore-Tynan. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

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