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Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Nixon Livestock Commission Market Report

Sale Date: March 31, 2025 Cattle: 751 Cows: 116 Bulls: 16 Sellers: 2133 Buyers: 49 Steers 200-300 lb 398.00-428.00-510.00 300-400 lb 355.00-385.00-495.00 400-500 lb 330.00-360.00-425.00 500-600 lb 292.00-322.00-380.00 600-700 lb 266.00-296.00-333.00 700-800 lb 1head 258.00 Heifers 200-300 lb 353.00-383.00-450.00 300-400 lb 321.00-351.00-460.00 400-500 lb 289.00-319.00-405.00 500-600 lb 260.00-290.00-345.00 600-700 lb 235.00-265.00-365.00 700-800 lb 189.00-219.00-250.00 Slaughter Cows: 98.00 -148.00 Slaughter Bulls: 100.00 - 185.00 Stocker Cows: 1500.00-2200.00 Pairs: 1850.00 - 2850.00. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS- 6 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 9 03-28-2025 Accident on FM 1447, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 682, Yoakum Road Hazard on N Hwy 87, Westhoff Assist Citizen on Mehnert St, Yorktown Scam on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 183, Meyersville Suspicious Vehicle on FM 766, Cuero Burglary Residence on Gaebler, Yorktown Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Road Hazard on N Hwy 87, Cuero 03-29-2025 Suspicious Activity on Hell’s Gate RD, Cuero Assist Motorist on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Security on Lynch Ave, Westhoff Assist Citizen on FM 951, Yoakum Escort – Funeral on N Gonzales St, Cuero Assist Citizen on Westview Dr, Yorktown Accident – Deer on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on FM 952, Nordheim Fire Investigation on Five Mile RD, Cuero 03-30-2025 Suspicious Person on FM 236, Cuero Animal Carcass on Hwy 183 N, Hochheim Loose Livestock on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Fire on Edgar-Leesville Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 72 W, Yorktown 03-31-2025 Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on VFW Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E 8th St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales, Cuero Animal Case on N Ladner St, Yorktown Theft on Zorn Rd, Yorktown Animal Carcass on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Zorn Rd, Yorktown 04-01-2025 Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 N, Yoakum Check Welfare on W Church St, Cuero Disturbance on W Main, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Crestview Dr, Cuero Property Damage on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on Wood Rd, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Westview Dr, Yorktown Pursuit on Westview Dr, Yorktown 04-02-2025 Property – Damage on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Livestock – Loose on Tamm Rd, Yorktown Livestock – Loose on Hwy 77A, Cuero Accident on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Theft on Mueller Lang Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on Broadway, Nordheim Animal Bite N Esplanade St, Cuero Assist other Agency on Hwy 72, Nordheim 04-03-2025 Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero Death on FM 238, Westhoff Suspicious Vehicle on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Accident on Steen Rd, Hochheim Reckless Driver on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Fraud on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Theft – Property on Gaebler St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Fire Brush on FM 1447, Cuero Trespassing on TurkeyBottom Rd, Yoakum Check Welfare on FM 966, Yoakum. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Road construction and BBB cookout

Road construction and BBB cookout

GOD first....Merciful Father, we struggle each and every day in searching to be what You want us to be but to perfectly reach that point, our sins betray us. Lord, help us to try our best each and every day to be and do better as we ask in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Amen. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Are you a preacher, prosecutor, politician or scientist?

Are you a preacher, prosecutor, politician or scientist?

My instinct is to prosecute. My wife didn’t force me to write that, but she would agree. I tend to look for what’s wrong with others’ approaches. In my defense, I read and research a lot, so my intent is to be a scientist. But in the heat of the moment, instinct can be overwhelming. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ARREST REPORT

Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 25 MARCH 28, 2025 Daniel D. Sweat, 18, of Yoakum, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Burglary of Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm, Bond of $10,000, Theft of Firearm, Bond of $5,000, Evading Arrest Detention with Previous Conviction, Bond of $5,000, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Bond of $25,000, Cuero PD Rudolph Jaso, 77, of Cuero, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession Dangerous Drug, Bond of $4,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Robert Duncan Davila, 57, of Yorktown, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $578.30, DCSO Xavier Perez, 32, of Yoakum, Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury, Bond of $20,000, DPS Erica Lee Montelongo, 46, of Yorktown, Violation Probation/ Obstruction or Retaliation, No Bond, DCSO Landon Dale Castillo, 26, of Cuero, Violation Bond/ Protective Order (Pearland Police), Bond of $25,000, DCSO Torvas Johntay Williams, 45, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Criminal Mischief, Bond of $346, Capias Pro Fine/ Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Bond of $341, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD MARCH 29, 2025 No Arrests on this date MARCH 30, 2025 No Arrests on this date MARCH 31, 2025 Juanita Saldana, 40, of Cuero, Display Expired License Plates, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Expired Operator’s License, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/ Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Alexander Rollin Crapnell, 35, of Victoria, Violation Probation/ Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon (Victoria Co.), No Bond, DCSO Daniel D. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Gunner Mungia pitches against the Marlins. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats play Marlins at home

On Tuesday, April 1, the Wildcat Baseball team played the Port Aransas Marlins at home and came up short, 14-0. The Marlins are leading the district, which includes Port Aransas (7-0), Kenedy (6-1), Agua Dulce (4-3), Refugio (4-3), Pettus (25), Woodsboro (2-5), Yorktown (1-4), and Skidmore-Tynan (0-5). 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Back row L-R: Coach Williams, Pedro Villanueva, Cody Jones, Nick Villarreal, Mayson Buch, Nick Serna, Skylar Garcia, Gunner Wilson, Maverick Eckhardt, Layne Wisian, and Coach Randy Castillo, Front row L-R: Connly Metting, Jacob Torres, Michael Ramirez, and Jayson Buch. PHOTOS COURTESY OF N...

Boys, Girls track win district championship

The Pirates and Lady Pirates won the 1A District 30 track and field championship on April 3. The Pirates brought home school records and personal bests with their hardware. Jacob Torres started the day out winning the discus event while setting a new school record of 126 feet and 11 inches. Jacob also came in 1st in the shot put, 4th in the 100 and 200 meter dash. Skylar Garcia finished 1st in the 800, 1600 and 3200 bringing home three more championships for the Pirates. Layne Wisian won both the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. Jayson Buch won the pole vault and placed 3rd in the high jump. Michael Ramirez won the triple jump, placed 4th in the long jump, 2nd in the 200 and 3rd in the 100 meter dash. Nick Serna placed 1st in the 400 and 3rd in the 800 meter dash. Connly Meeting placed 2nd in discus and 4th in shot put. Maverick Eckhardt placed 4th in the high jump. Pedro Villanueva placed 5th in discus and 7th in shot put. The Pirates also placed 2nd in the 4x100 with Jayson Buch, Mayson Buch, Jacob Torres and Maverick Eckhart running the event. They also placed 4th in the 4x200 relay with Jayson, Mayson, Maverick, and Connly running the event. In JV events: Nick Villarreal placed 1st in discus and 5th in shot put. Gunner Wilson placed 1st in shot put and 4th in discus. Cody Jones placed 6th in discus and shot put. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

PHOTO BY KARISSA ECKHARDT

Sydnie Krueger takes a swing during the first-round district golf tournament in Port Aransas on April 1. Krueger and Lila Buch lead the team play with both shooting 94. Both the Kitty Kats and Wildcats golf teams were in good position to advance after the second-round tournament in Corpus Christi. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Yorktown High School Culinary Arts students and Center Point High School (CPHS) Culinary Arts students join together for a picture at the newly established CPHS commercial kitchen. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Culinary students experience flavorful learning opportunity

Yorktown High School students from the Introduction to Culinary Arts class recently embarked on a delicious educational journey, visiting the newly established commercial kitchen at Center Point High School (CPHS). The visit provided an immersive experience in a stateof- the-art culinary setting, offering valuable insights into a fellow rural 2A school’s thriving culinary program. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

White Top Mo-tel, located at 436 East Main Street, is scheduled for demolition in the near future at a substantial cost. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

City continues spring cleanup of properties

City Council approved the demolition of buildings on four more properties at its regular March 31 meeting. In discussion on ongoing cleanup, properties such as the White Top Mo-tel demolition are going to cost taxpayers to clear. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

The 2025 Yorktown Chamber of Commerce leadership includes, from left, Brylee Clayton, Executive Director Katie Newman, Vice President Chad Buesing, President Sylvia Hernandez, Secretary Tiffany Lemke, Director Mandy Hahn, Director Nelda Sertuche, and Director Amy Lamprecht. PHOTO BY ELE CH...

Chamber doubles down on socials, scholarships

Annual banquet honors businesses, volunteers At the annual Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Banquet on March 28, community leaders gathered for a meal at the Community Hall, taking note of business anniversaries and awards as usual. But the “wow” of the night came with the announcement that this year’s scholarship fundraising had doubled. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Dick Reynolds Henderson

Dick Reynolds Henderson

Dick Reynolds Henderson, 77, of Cuero passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born December 5, 1947 in Texas City to Gilbert and Mary Lou Henderson. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1970-1973. During his time in the service, he worked as a military policeman and earned the rank of sergeant. He married Candy Marshall on August 4, 1984 in Houston. He worked for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department for twenty six years and retired as a captain. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Dorothy Elizabeth Ware St. Clair

Dorothy Elizabeth Ware St. Clair

Dorothy Elizabeth Ware St. Clair, 90, of Magnolia peacefully passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born May 19, 1934 in Gonzales, TX to Granvil and Ruthie Hopkins Ware. In her early years, she worked at the Cotton Mill in Cuero, TX where she met the love of her life, Jackie William St. Clair. They were married on September 9, 1955 at the Church of Christ in Cuero. She also worked at the Amusement Machine Commission, the Comptroller’s Office and Texas Rehabilitation. She retired from the State of Texas. Dorothy loved to sew, and made several leisure suits for Jackie and clothes for her daughter. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing the organ and was an AVID Bingo player. She volunteered for meals-on-wheels, was the President of the Ladies Auxiliary Moose Lodge of Austin, TX, President and member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Plumbers and Pipefi tters Local 790 club of Victoria. She and Jackie traveled to London and France to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. She visited Dollywood and always enjoyed a Big Thanksgiving and Christmas. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Veteran Bobby Schley, of DeWitt County, was honored with a quilt as a part of the Quilt of Valor Program at a livestock show in Canton, TX on Saturday, March 15. Schley, with his wife of 53 years, Bonnie, was presented with the quilt at the opening of the Metch Memorial Livestock Show. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

County proclaims burn ban, facilitates emergency services

County proclaims burn ban, facilitates emergency services

In addition to the highlights at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court regular meeting in March of the retirement of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Peggy Mayer and the Child Abuse Awareness proclamation, a 90-day burn ban as well as a number of other decisions were taken. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Keep Cuero Beautiful receives highest honor for community improvement efforts

Keep Cuero Beautiful receives highest honor for community improvement efforts

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability and community improvement, has recognized Cuero as a Gold Star Affiliate— its highest honor for community affiliates. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Hegar named Chancellor of Texas A&M University

Hegar named Chancellor of Texas A&M University

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION —Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar ’93 was confirmed Friday as the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System by a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents. “I am grateful and honored that the Board of Regents have entrusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the greatest university systems in the nation,” Hegar said. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

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