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Wastewater leaks from oil wells pose danger

Wastewater leaks from oil wells pose danger

The water that comes up as a byproduct of oil and gas fracking is becoming a bigger headache for the state’s energy operators and those who regulate them, the Houston Chronicle reported. Most of the “produced” water is injected into disposal wells that carry it into geologic formations for containment. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Yorktown student inducted into Honor Society at Angelo State

Yorktown student inducted into Honor Society at Angelo State

SAN ANGELO, TX (12/09/2024)-- Angelo State University's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its fall 2024 class of 62 new student members, including Kelly Vinson-Hobbs of Yorktown, during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-7 12-20-2024 Loose Livestock on Mission Valley Rd, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Violate EPO/Bond Conditions on E Main St, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on Hwy N183, Cuero Suspicious Person ON Dlugosch-Boldt Rd, Cuero 12-21-2024 Shots Fired on W Hwy 72, Cuero Suspicious Person on Old Cuero Rd, Yoakum Fire – Grass on Edgar Leesville Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on S Hwy 87, Cuero Harassment on S FM 2980, Yorktown Accident on Isdale Dr, Yoakum 12-22-2024 Livestock – Loose on W 7th St, Yorktown Fire – Investigation on Lynch Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on N West St, Yorktown Road Hazard on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Hwy 77A, Cuero Criminal Trespass on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Check – Welfare on Cabeza Rd, Nordheim 12-23-2024 Suspicious Vehicle on Live Oak Rd, Cuero Accident on FM 953, Cuero Assist Citizen on FM 953, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Live Oak Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on Old Cuero Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Suspicious Person on FM 2718, Cuero Abandoned Vehicle on FM 236, Cuero Disturbance on N Simpson St, Yorktown 12-24-2024 Theft-Medicine on FM 766, Cuero Littering on Hwy 111 W, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hix Green Rd, Nordheim Suspicious Activity on Emil Zielonka Rd, Yorktown Extra Patrol on Glen Oaks Ln, Cuero 12-25-2024 Weather Related on Main St, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Livestock Missing on S River Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 443, Yoakum Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Road Hazard on Remmers Rd, Nordheim Animal Injured on Pete Jablonski Rd, Yorktown Reckless Driver on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Fight on N Esplanade, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 119 N, Yorktown Shots Fired on FM 766, Cuero 12-26-2024 Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Theft on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Theft – Shoplifting on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Old Cuero Rd, Yoakum Property Damage on FM 2816, Cuero Assist Motorist on FM 766, Cuero Assist Citizen on N West St, Yorktown Open Door on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Assisted CPD w/ Accident on E Bailey St, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Assist Citizen on Hwy 77A, Cuero 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 70 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 December 20, 2024 Summer Elizabeth Self, 44 of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Ran Stop Sign, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Alana Rana Reyna, 46, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $------, Cuero PD Joshua Dakota Vesely, 30, of Smiley, Capias Pro Fine/Open Container Passenger Area of Vehicle, Fine of $557.70, Cuero PD Aron Mendoza, 25, of Eagle Pass, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Felony, Bond of $30,000, DCSO December 21, 2024 Robert Demetrios Garza, 20, of Cuero, Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD Sadie Mariah Saenz, 29, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Bond of $20,000, Cuero PD Francisco Lopez, 29, of Yoakum, Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $10,000, Child Under 8/ Less Than 4'9' Unsecured, Fine of $366.60, Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $499.20, DPS Christopher Eugene White, 42, of Cuero, Assault against Elderly or Disabled Individual, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $10,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD December 22, 2024 Alexander Cardona Rojas, 22, of Yoakum, Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS December 23, 2024 Chad Eugene Montgomery, 51, of Cuero, Count 1-Continuous Sexual Abuse Young Child, Bond of $75,000, Count 2-Indecency with Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $50,000, Count 2-Indecency with Child Sexual Contact, Bond of $50,000, Cuero PD Stephanie Ann Martinez, 37, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD December 24, 2024 No Arrest on this Date December 25, 2024 No Arrest on this Date December 26, 2024 Kate Bennett, 32, of Yoakum, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Bond of $4,000, Yoakum PD. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Thank you God for lightning as well as rain

Thank you God for lightning as well as rain

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we are hopeful in finding ways in helping those around us. Use our talents and our resources, through Your Amazing Grace, in helping the many who are without hope and faith. Give us strength, guidance, and patience as we try to show others the power and might of Thy mercy. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Entrance Closing

Entrance Closing

For safety reasons, the Cuero Regional Hospital will close its Main Plaza entrance and Angel Garden accesses, starting January 6. However, the Angel will continue to watch over the hospital visitors from her cobblestone pathway. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

The 25-foot lighted pole tree is the newest addition to the Christmas Park Project. The Frankie Seifert family donated a sleigh, which was repainted and decorated with green wooden fir trees made by Connie Hall and Rene Alvarez. PHOTOS BY ELE CHEW

Yorktown transformed into Christmas wonderland

The Christmas Park Project is managed by the Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Chamber adds to its collection of wooden cutouts, all created by artisan Mary Ann Kenne. This year’s Christmas layout was coordinated by Mary Ann, Katie Newman (Chamber Executive Director), Sylvia Hernandez (Chamber President), and concerned citizens Connie Hall and Rene Alvarez. The cutouts are sponsored by community members, often in memory of or in honor of loved ones. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

How much does local news matter?

How much does local news matter?

A few readers have complimented us on the traditional journalistic style in covering DeWitt County news. I learned the art of journalism slowly and I’m still learning. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Beware of fog

On December 17 in early morning fog, two 18-wheelers collided on Hwy 119 N. and FM 108 near Frank Kozielski Road. The road was closed most of the day to clear the wreckage. One driver was injured but expected to recover, while no information was available on the other drivery. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Sherry Uhl Cielencki

Sherry Uhl Cielencki

Sherry Uhl Cielencki, 68, of Westhoff passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born December 12, 1956 in San Antonio to Gilford L. and Beverly Watkins Uhl. She married her beloved husband, Alton R. Cielencki on June 2, 1990 in Sutherland Springs. She worked for and retired from Texas Workforce Commission. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

For the last few days everyone in the world seems to be running scared of what the coronavirus has done and will possibly do. It seems people don’t realize that we have had these type concerns before. For Christians we all realize that if ‘God brings us to it, He will see us through it.’ 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

LetterstotheEditor

LetterstotheEditor

Dear Editor, On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, the Tri-City Empowerment Council sponsored a Christmas Celebration in honor of the Foster/Adopt Families TARE. This celebration was to recognize foster parents and adopt families for all of the selfless support that they give the children in their homes. It was also to spread hope and love to the foster children. The evening began with tours of the museum and continued with joy and festive live music played by the Wildcat Christmas Ensemble and a beautiful skit by Debbie Scott and Rogers Wardy that told the meaning of Christmas. Our night in Cuero ended with a ride through Cuero's Lighted Park with hot chocolate. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

Jimmy Ray Bulgerin

Jimmy Ray Bulgerin

Jimmy Ray Bulgerin, 85, of Cuero passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. He was born in Seguin, Guadalupe County on February 15, 1939 to Theodore R. Sr. and Louie Lambert Bulgerin. He attended Seguin Independent School graduating high school in 1957. He married Helen Ruth Hadamek on June 18, 1960 in Cuero at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He was drafted into the US Army on October 15, 1962 and was honorably discharged on October 15, 1964. He served active duty in Miami, Florida. Upon discharge he went to work for the United States Postal Service. He worked in Cuero, Victoria and later became the Postmaster in Hallettsville and retired in 2001. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

Kindergarten-1st grade, 1st place Benito Solis.

‘Something from Nothing’ ornament contest winners announced

Keep Cuero Beautiful sponsored its yearly “Something from Nothing” holiday ornament contest, encouraging students to create and make a holiday ornament using materials which could be recycled— styrofoam, plastic, wooden sticks, glass jars, bottle tops, and wood. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Hayrides at Christmas in the Park Every Wednesday until January 1, the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department is hosting hayrides through the Christmas in the Park from 6-9 p.m. Night of Lights Walk with friends and family through the beautiful light display in Cuero Park on January 2, at 6:30 p.m. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

Cuero students build shelters for pets in need

Cuero students build shelters for pets in need

Just in time for colder temperatures, the pets of six families that struggle to provide shelter for them are receiving dog houses built by Cuero Junior High shop students. The project, called Cozy Critters, is spearheaded by senior NHS student Kemper Tieken. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

Mayor Emil Garza, center, along with the City Council proclaimed the City of Cuero a Tourism Friendly Community at a special meeting on December 19. Pictured L-R: Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Angie Cuellar, Garza, and Administrative Assistant Sara Blain. (Contributed Photo)

City approves permit for Norma’s House

After proclaiming the City of Cuero a Tourism Friendly Community, City Council went into a lengthy executive session at its special meeting on December 19. Upon resuming an open meeting, council approved the conditional use permit, with conditions, for Norma’s House at 1105 N. Hunt Street. 12/26/2024 03:33 PM

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