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A greener Cuero

A greener Cuero

Community members gathered to plant 76 trees at the Ag Friar Complex on March 1. Mac Martin,the Community Forestry Program Lead,conducted a tree planting demonstration. Heplacedthetreeonitssideandcarefullyremovedthebucket.Avoidyanking the tree out. Various species of oak trees were also available for free for take home. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS-3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK-2 02-21-2025 Accident-Fleet on FM 1447, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Cottonpatch Rd, Yorktown Assist Other Agency on Hwy 77 A, Yoakum Death on N Riedel St, Yorktown Fire on Range St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Range St, Yorktown Disturbance on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assist Motorist Hwy 183 N, Cuero 02-22-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 72, Yorktown Accident on FM 682, Yoakum Accident on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 02-23-2025 Assisted CPD w/Disturbance on 3rd St, Cuero 02-24-2025 Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77S, Yoakum Warrant service on Church St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Rice-Davis Rd, Yoakum Animal case on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Assist citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on Old Gonzales Rd, Cuero Assist other agency on W Main St, Yorktown Animal case on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Loose livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero 02-25-2025 Assault physical on E Live Oak St, Cuero Death on Live Oak Rd, Cuero Abandoned vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Abandoned vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Fire-grass on S River Rd, Cuero Fraud on W Main St, Yorktown Scam on Smith Ranch Rd, Cuero Criminal mischief on Cattle Guard Rd, Cuero Burglary of vehicle on E Hwy 72, Cuero 02-26-2025 Assist Citizen on W 7th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Main St, Yorktown Traffic Related on FM 2656, Yorktown Fraud on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Road Hazard on Verhelle Rd, Cuero Disturbance on N Ladner St, Yorktown 02-27-2025 Suspicious Activity on Concrete Edgar Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Fordtran Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Alarm-Business on E Main St, Yorktown. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, to support the measure. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

But she wants one of two options:

This new husky knows how to hustle

1. To be reclaimed by her pet parents, or 2. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

The Shiner Gaslight is busy celebrating not only its 130th birthday, but also the 50th anniversary of continuous productions since its rebirth in 1975! Built in 1895, more than 64,000 people have attended the Gaslight over the last 50 years. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

County-wide groundwater study shows no trends

CONTRIBUTED BY PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT The Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District (PVGCD) contracted Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 83 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 23 February 21, 2025 Travis Jim Wenske, 35, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Omarion Ashodd Samuel, 21, of Yoakum, Robbery, Bond of $40,000, Yoakum PD Robert James Magnuson, 43, of Temple, Motion to Revoke/Count 1- Fraud Use/ Possession Identifying Information # Items 10<50, Count 2- Fraud Possession Use Credit/Debit Card 10 – 50, No Bond, Driving While License Invalid Previous Convictions (Bastrop Co.), Bond of $5,000 February 22, 2025 Terrick Donnell Durham Jr., 21, of Cuero, Count 1- Aggravated Assault Family with Weapon Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $40,000, Count 2-Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Rebekah Marie Downey, 29, of Shiner, Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $30,000, Yoakum PD February 23, 2025 David Arzate, 41, of Cuero, Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest/ Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD February 24, 2025 Abraham Alan Castillo, 37, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1/1-B<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Jonathan William Marlow, 28, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Jeremias Perez-Garica, 34, of Austin, Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS Sarah Elizabeth Garza, 30, of Corpus Christi, Theft by Check>=$2500<30K of an Elderly Person, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Miguel Alcorta, 34, of Jourdanton, Terroristic Threat (Atascosa Co), Bond of $10,000, DCSO February 25, 2025 Walter Lawrence Aldis, 56, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD Jonathan Jacob Garcia, 33, of San Antonio, Theft Property>=$100<$750 (Bexar Co), Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD February 26, 2025 Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Anthony Lamar Carter, 28, of Cuero, Theft Property>=$100<$750, Bond of $1,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Angel Blue Hernandez, 32, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $194.10, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $326, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Dogs and Cats Running at Large, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, VCO-Harboring Unvaccinated Animals, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD February 27, 2025 No Arrest as of Press Time. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Good weather jump starts all kinds of road work

Good weather jump starts all kinds of road work

GOD first...Heavenly Father, sometimes we think we ask in vain about our problems and ask for things we may not expect to be granted. Yet, we still try. Lord, give us hope and strength to reach out and help us to not give up. We ask in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

Take precautions amid significant measles outbreak

DeTar Healthcare System is urging residents in Victoria and the Crossroads area to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families as Texas experiences a significant measles outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed 124 measles cases in the state since late January, and the first death, an unvaccinated school-aged child, was reported on February 25. The outbreak has been centered in the South Plains and Panhandle regions, but serves as a strong reminder of the importance of vaccination and vigilance across all of South Texas. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

County supports livestock show, hears about history book release

County supports livestock show, hears about history book release

_e DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week and DCSO Lt. Hobb’s acceptance into the FBI National Academy at Quantico were the key highlights at the Commissioners Court at regular meeting on February 24. Additionally, a reception will be held on March 23rd for the long-awaited book, 'History of DeWitt County.' Lastly, please inform the VOLUNTEER re department about controlled burns at 361 275 5734 to avoid unnecessary visits. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

The newly crowned 2025 Miss Yorktown Court with Western Days Vice President Wesley Clayton, on left, and President Chad Buesing, on right. STAFF PHOTO

Young royals crowned at Council

The Yorktown City Council got the royal treatment during their regular meeting on February 25. The 2025 Miss Yorktown court was crowned at the beginning of the meeting by Western Days President Chad Buesing. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

YHS golfers, from left, Kolton Eckhardt, Brody Metting, Cameron Willis, Connor Saunders, Colton Rogers, and Coach Leason. PHOTO BY KARISSA ECKHARDT

Wildcats medal in first tournament

On February 24, the boys golf team consisting of Cameron Willis, Kolton Eckhardt, Connor Saunders, Brody Metting, and Colton Rogers debuted their skills in the Weimar Wildcat Invitational. The team tallied an overall 348 score, awarding them second place behind Schulenburg. Other teams participating include: Brazos, Columbus, Ganado, Giddings, Hallettsville, Sacred Heart, Sealy, Shiner, and Weimar. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Educators and students gather for a group shot at the grand opening of Westhoff ISD’s new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Center. (Contributed Photo)

STEM Center opens at Westhoff Elementary

03/04/2025 02:05 PM

Bryce Allman, Miss San Antonio Teen USA

Yorktown senior crowned Miss San Antonio Teen USA

03/04/2025 01:10 PM

Cuero Livestock Show President Greg Gossett cuts the ribbon to officially open the 2025 event running through March 7 at the Ag Friar Center. (Photo by Toby Fournet)

76th Annual Cuero Livestock Show Opens

03/01/2025 09:06 PM

Lieutenant Investigator Bethany Hobbs has been accepted into a 10-week FBI National Academy course, taking place from March 24 to June 5. Sheriff Carl Bowen said FBI agents recognized Hobbs' potential during a local training session. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Investigator picked for FBI training

03/01/2025 06:32 PM

Parents hold up giant photos of their player daughters

Walk to State Light Parade

02/28/2025 06:16 PM

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