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Dozens of commercial tires were recently dumped on Edgar Leesville Rd. in Precinct 2 and will cost approximately $2,200 to clean up. (Contributed by Brenda Lopez of Precinct 2)

Illegal tire and trash dumping costing taxpayers

At a regular meeting on April 28th at the County Courthouse, the DeWitt County Commissioners discussed illegal dumping of tires and trash that has significantly burdened taxpayers with cleanup costs and may result in stricter environmental enforcement measures. The court also lifted the burn ban on April 29th following their meeting. For guidelines on outdoor burning, please refer to https://www.co.dewitt. tx.us/page/dewitt. Emergency. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 90 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 23 APRIL 25, 2025 Raquel Amaya Delossantos, 40, of Kenedy, Violation Probation/Arson, Bond of $30,000, DSCO Ronnie Wayne White Jr., 23, of Cuero, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Ricardo Ochoa, 60, of Nordheim, Burglary Habitation, Bond of $20,000, Theft Service >=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Theft Service >=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Theft Service >=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, Theft Service >=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $10,000, DCSO John Williams Michaud, 59, of Cuero, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $500, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD Matthew Earl Gomez, 44, of Yoakum, Violation Bond/ Protective Order Assault/ Stalk IAT, No Bond, DCSO Jeremias Villa Flores, 44, of Cuero, Evading Arrest/ Detention, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Quintin Juvon King, 35, of Cuero, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $4,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $2,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1-B>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, Cuero PD DeWilliam Meritt Bixler, 53, of El Paso, Theft Property>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Secure Execution Document Decept>=$ 2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Forgery Financial Instrument, Bond of $5,000, Fraud Use/Possession Identifying Information# of Items<5, Bond of $5,000, Secure Execution Document Decept>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Secure Execution Document Decept>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Secure Execution Document Decept>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Fraud Use/Possession Identifying Information# of Items<5, Bond of $5,000, Fraud Use/ Possession Identifying Infor-mation# of Items<5, Bond of $5,000, Fraud Use/Possession Identifying Information# of Items<5, Bond of $5,000, DCSO APRIL 26, 2025 No arrests were made on this date APRIL 27, 2025 Devyn Whittington, 23, of Cuero, Assault Family Member Previous Convictions, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD APRIL 28, 2025 Marisa Celeste Martinez, 26, of Victoria, Theft of Service>=$750<$2,500 (Victoria Co.), Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD APRIL 29, 2025 Jessica Herrera Castilllo, 46, of Yoakum, Accident Involving Injury/Death, No Bond, Failure to Stop and Render Aid, Bond of $5,000, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $30,000, Capias Pro Fine/Speeding> 10% Above Posted Limit, Fine of $347.80, Yoakum PD VivekVinod, 29, of Woodville, Sexual Assault, Bond of $75,000, DCSO APRIL 30, 2025 Rene Antonio Arias, 55, of Yorktown, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $75,000, DCSO Casey Ann Perez, 21, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Texas Fishing License, Fine of $311.20, Cuero PD MAY 01, 2025 Aniya Nicole Morales, 22, of Bryan, Speeding 10% or Over 50 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

The Yorktown City Council took further action at its regular meeting on April 28 to continue the demolition and clean up of dilapidated properties around town, including on Sixth and Eighth Street as well as West Street. In the public comments, Bud and Peggy Cryer asked for help with a nei...

Demolition Progress

. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

House bill proposes new standardized test

House bill proposes new standardized test

A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American- Statesman reported. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

From left, Layne Wisian, Cody Jones, Brayden Jennings and Nick Villarreal. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Nordheim FFA has successful season

Nordheim FFA had a very successful spring CDE season. The agriculture technology mechanics and systems team placed ninth at the state contest, first in area and first in district. 05/07/2025 11:28 AM

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

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