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County asked to display replica of Alamo Letter

County asked to display replica of Alamo Letter

The DeWitt County Commissioners met at a regular meeting on April 14 at the County Courthouse to discuss the placement of a granite monument and bronze replica of Colonel William Barret Travis’s Letter from the Alamo, proclamation of Soil and Water Stewardship Week, and preparation of May 3rd elections by Election Administrator Deidra McCollum. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

The first group of candidates at the April 16 forum were those vying for the two atlarge city council seats. From left, Adam Arroyo, Russell Mobley and Charles Tounley. At the podium, Sara Blain served as timekeeper and Angie Cuellar with the Chamber of Commerce welcomed the audience. (Sta...

A friendly atmosphere pervaded the Cuero Candidate Forum on April 16 at the Municipal Club House. Hosted by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, approximately 75 voters came to hear from candidates for two City Council At-Large seats, two DeWitt Hospital District seats and one CISD board seat. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Watch out for Booger Bears at the door

Watch out for Booger Bears at the door

GOD first...Heavenly Father, as we get older, we appreciate each and every blessing we receive. We only ask for strength in faith and gratitude in guiding others near us in the celebration of the victory over death for our sins. We give grateful thanks in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Twenty two students from Yorktown Elementary School collected 578 items to donate to Pet Adoptions of Cuero. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Yorktown students set record for pet shelter donations

All of the local schools in this part of Texas are obviously teaching the students much more than just the A-B-C's! And it is so wonderful when those good will lessons result in helping the non profits. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Land stewardship important for quality water, soil

Land stewardship important for quality water, soil

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) have partnered to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 27 through May 4, 2025, and the focus this year is “Home Is Where the Habitat Is.' 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

2025 Yorktown Livestock Show Board of Directors looks forward to planning for the next 2025 Livestock Show. Pictured, from left, Tabitha Bolton, Ag Teacher Emmalee Alatorre, 1st VP Michael Gwosdz, Treasurer Amy Janssen, Secretary Tabitha Owen, 2nd VP William Warwas, President Paul Person,...

Yorktown Livestock Show supports deep agricultural roots

The Yorktown Livestock Show Board of Directors held its annual public meeting on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yorktown Agricultural Building. During the meeting, Michael Gwosdz and Joseph Respondek were reelected to the board. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Sophomore Claire Person soars in the triple jump on her way to a second place finish at the Region Track Meet to qualify for state.

Person punches ticket to state as Yorktown impresses at region

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat track teams made their presence known at the UIL Class 2A Region IV Track Meet held at Javelina Stadium on April 18–19. With strong performances across the board, Yorktown athletes brought home four medals, eight top-six finishes, and one coveted state qualification. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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The Wildcat Powerlifting Team had four regional qualifiers, including from left, Rylan Rau, Manuel Macias, Justin Guerrero, and Johnathan Guerrero. Coach Bruno Mata, at right, said Rau placed 5th at state in the 242 pound weight class; Johnathan Guerrero won state in the 132 pound weight class. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Kolton Eckhardt. PHOTOS BY KARISSA ECKHARDT

Wildcats Battle and Edged Out at Regionals

Monday, April 15, marked the start of the two-day Region 4 -2A Golf Tournament held at the familiar Gabe Lozano Golf Club in Corpus Christi—the same course where district competition was previously held for Yorktown. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

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Powerlift Girls

The Girl’s Powerlifting team who competed at regionals included, from left, Mariah Alvarez, Zoe Rodriguez, Allie Geffert, and Brianna Cox with Coach Whitney Schroeder.. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Coach Bruno Mata, right, shares the achievements of the YHS boy’s powerlifting team with the school board. From left, the team included Rylan Rau, Manuel Macias, Justin Guerrero, and Johnathan Guerrero. Rau placed 5th at state and Johnathan placed first. STAFF PHOTO

District works on ag barn safety improvements

In order to secure the safety of ag students, the school board plans to use unassigned funds to renovate the Stock Show Barn. At the April 14 regular meeting, the board took those discussions into closed session but made no decisions on the work. They did, however, approve three contracts for new teachers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Former constable arrested

Former constable arrested

On April 17, Kelly Phelps, a former DeWitt County constable, was arrested by the Texas Rangers, according to the DeWitt County Sheriff’s office. The charges were tampering with a government record and abuse of official capacity. He was released on a $50,000 bond. At press time, no further information was available from the Texas Rangers. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

The Yorktown Public Library, located at 103 W Main, evolved from a one-room building to a tech hub. The front door greets visitors from all age groups with various activities ranging from “Toddler Timer” every Tuesday to “Senior Socials”. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Public Library buzzes as tech hub

The Yorktown Public Library (YPL) is a technology and printing hub for the 1800-resident community, transforming from a small one-room building with a covered concrete slab to the multi-room library today. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

From left, Anthony Rath with the Pecan House Cafe and Rudy Rocha Rocha with the Green Cow Creamery install Emmy in her new home on the Esplanade sidewalk. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Green Cow ice cream now at Pecan House

04/22/2025 03:22 PM

Kelly Phelps

Former DeWitt County constable arrested

04/21/2025 03:10 PM

The candidates for the two DeWitt Hospital District board positions are, from left, Martin Leske III, Faye Sheppard and Pedro Gonzalez.

Candidates clear up hospital confusion

04/21/2025 02:46 PM

Executive Director of the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Angie Cuellar welcomes the audience to a Candidate Forum, which started with the three candidates for two at-large city council seats. From left are, Adam Arroyo, Russell Mobley and Charles Tounley.

Voters hear from local candidates

04/21/2025 02:09 PM

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