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In early October, Weston caught and released this 68-pound smallmouth buffalo Walter B. Long reservoir near Austin. The is a pending IGFA 80-pound line class record. Contributed photos/Art Weston

Kentucky big fish hunter finds wealth of record class fish on Texas waters

Big fish hunter Art Weston was back in Texas a few weeks back. Not surprisingly, he was up to his old tricks again. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

(L-R): Father Richard Bediako, Bryan Haun (KC wheelchair committee chair), Bill Morrow (KC District Deputy), Ken Klimitchek (Cuero KC Grand Knight), and Father Paul Otchere. CONTRIIBUTED PHOTO

Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs

Cuero Knights of Columbus Council 1682 contributed three wheelchairs, and Yorktown Council 2480 contributed one wheelchair, to Holy Family Hospital in the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, Africa. The Knights also contributed the cost of shipping to get the wheelchairs delivered. These chairs are made possible through the American Wheelchair Mission, a non-profit organization with the goal to deliver wheelchairs to the physically disabled throughout the world. Father Richard Bediako and Father Paul Otchere (pictured here) are both from the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana and are currently Associate Pastors serving the Catholic Community of Cuero. Father Richard said, “the wheelchair mission is absolutely a fantastic project helping our hospital in Ghana, as they are being used to carry patients to various places in the hospital”. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Freshman Palyn Koopmann soars in the air to contest a shot by a Goliad Player. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kittens outwit Kitty Kats in season opener, team bounces back

The Yorktown Kitty Kat 2024-25 basketball season is in full swing, as Yorktown has now played three games, picking up two wins. The Kitty Kats opened the season on Saturday, November 9, when they traveled to Moulton to face the Kittens. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

There will be a Texas Historical Commission, Historical Marker dedication at Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley on Sunday, November 24. The address is 12183 FM 236, Victoria. Our worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. Our Pastor is Jonathan Meyer. The dedication will be directly after the worship service and a reception immediately follows the dedication. All are welcome. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Rep. Geanie W. Morrison reads a state proclamation recognizing the service of outgoing Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Director Susan Weber. STAFF PHOTO

Proclamations recognize CTHM, Weber

Rep. Geanie W. Morrison visited the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum last Thursday to share proclamations commemorating both the museum and outgoing director Susan Weber. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Yorktown quarterback Brody Metting pushes for more yards in the playoff game against Ben Bolt on Friday, which ended in a hard fought 38-19 loss. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Football season closes with battle against Ben Bolt

Yorktown fell Friday night in the first round of the playoffs to a tough Ben Bolt team in Beeville. The Wildcats started the season with a loss, went on a seven-game win streak, then lost the last three games of the season to accumulate a 7-4 overall record. They ranked third in District 15 2 A Division II and played the runner up of District 16. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Senior Braleigh Dodds achieves 1,000 career assists

Senior Braleigh Dodds achieves 1,000 career assists

In the high-octane world of volleyball, where teamwork and precision reign supreme, achieving personal milestones is a testament to an athlete's dedication, skill, and perseverance. Recently, one such remarkable achievement was celebrated: Senior Braleigh Dodds, the standout setter for the Yorktown Kitty Kats, reached an impressive milestone of 1,000 career assists. This achievement not only highlights Dodds’s talent but also underscores the importance of the setter position in the game of volleyball. This milestone is not just a number; it represents countless hours of practice, relentless determination, and a deep understanding of the game. Head volleyball coach, Ashtyn Henkes, when asked to describe Dodds: “Braleigh is so competitive and always came to practice ready to get better and compete for her team. I’m so proud of her for all of her accomplishments this season and I am happy I was able to see her reach her goals.” 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

VVA observes significance of 11-11-11-1

VVA observes significance of 11-11-11-1

On November 11, the DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) hosted veterans of all wars and veteran's organizations to observe Veterans Day. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are fast approaching 11 a.m., the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,“ Captain Hank Chinnery, (USN) ret./ president of DeWitt VVA #1029 said. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen, a resident of Westhoff, Texas, departed this world on October 16, 2024. At the ranch with his children at his side, he was called home. Heaven never admitted a better fellow and he leaves a legacy of family and friends to celebrate his wonderful life. He was not only a beloved father and grandfather, but also a treasured friend whose laughter and light touched everyone he met. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Shirley Prause

Shirley Prause, 89, of Cuero passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born January 18, 1935 in Nursery to the late RC and Lydia Marcak Pickett. Shirley married Ben Prause on April 19, 1955 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero. She was an Office Manager for Cuero Hospital and loved to watch and spend time with her grandchildren. Shirley had the voice of an angel and enjoyed singing for special occasions. She sang in the St. Michaels Catholic Church Choir and was the Choir Director for First Presbyterian Church. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Rodney Royce Flessner

Rodney Royce Flessner

Rodney Royce Flessner, 58, of Cuero passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born March 14, 1966, in Cuero to Barbara Sager Flessner and the late Harlan Flessner. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Henry Carrisalez

Henry Carrisalez

Henry Carrisalez, 70, of Thomaston passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born in Cuero on January 5, 1954 to the late Zeferina Gonzales Carrisalez and Thomas Carrisalez, Sr. Henry was a graduate of Cuero High School. He married the love of his life, Dora Hernandez, of Cuero on January 3, 1975. A farmer and rancher at heart, Henry loved country-life and worked his land and cattle in Thomaston. He worked all his life and was a great provider for his family. He was an industrious, diligent, and tireless worker retiring from DeWitt County Producers in 2022. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed pasture drives, tractor rides and feeding his cattle with his one and only granddaughter, Adysen. Henry was welcoming and engaged with a firm handshake. As he lived his faith, he could be counted on to help those in need and especially his fellow country-neighbors. Henry was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Community support fuels Education Foundation’s mission at 2024 Concert for Classrooms

Community support fuels Education Foundation’s mission at 2024 Concert for Classrooms

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Cuero ISD Education Foundation board of directors, I would like to thank the community of Cuero for its support of the 2024 “Concert for Classrooms,” which was held on November 9, at the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Activity Report Week of 11-01-2024 TO 11-07-2024

Activity Report Week of 11-01-2024 TO 11-07-2024

ACCIDENTS- 5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 11-01-2024 Accident-Deer on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Warrant Service on Callahan Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 S, Cuero 11-02-2024 Assisted Other Agency on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum Assisted CPD on N McLeod, Cuero Check Welfare on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Civil Pickup Belongings on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Kulawik Rd, Yorktown 11-03-2024 Road Hazard on HWY 72 W, Yorktown 11-04-2024 Animal Bite on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose – Livestock on Boldt Rd, Cuero Trespassing on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Death on Green Acres Rd, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on S Riedel St. Yorktown Property – Damage on N West St, Yorktown Scam on Seiler Rd, Yorktown Fire – Brush on Barnhart Ranch Rd, Westhoff Accident – Deer on S Hwy 77A, Yoakum 11-05-2024 Assist other Agency on Bootlegger Ln, Yoakum Suspicious Person on S Riedel St, Yorktown Fire – Investigation on Elm St, Nordheim Animal Injured on Fm 240, Westhoff Theft on S Riedel St, Yorktown Loose – Livestock on FM 766, Cuero 11-06-2024 Accident – Deer on Green Dewitt Rd, Cuero Animal Injured on N Church St, Yorktown Animal Case on S River Rd, Cuero Dispute on Simpson St, Yorktown Accident on N Riedel St, Yorktown Theft – Property on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on N Hwy 87, Cuero Disturbance on Giles Rd, Yoakum Animal Carcass on N Hwy 183, Hochheim 11-07-2024 Loose livestock on FM 951 / Hrabovsky Rd, Yoakum Animal case on River Rd, Cuero Accident – Deer N Hwy 87, Cuero Reckless Driver on Gaebler St, Yorktown Assault Physical on Giles Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on S Hwy 183, Cuero Gas – Odor on N Riedel St, Yorktown Animal Loose on Los Robles Rd, Yorktown Theft – Property S Nau St, Yorktown Reckless Driver on FM 1431, Cuero Accident on S Hwy 87, Cuero. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

The winners from the “Thank You Veterans” essay contest are: 6th grade, 1st – Erandi Ramirez, 2nd place – Whitlee Kenne, 3rd place – Brantley Adams; 7th grade: 1st place – Hudson Stehling, 2nd place – Salynnya Franklin, 3rd place – Audri Burnett; and 8th grade: 1st place – Eli Ortiz, 3rd p...

Westhoff Warriors celebrate Veterans Day

Students at Westhoff School have been working hard preparing for their annual Veterans Day program. On Tuesday, November 6, the students in grades 5th-8th traveled to the Westhoff Cemetery to join members of the Westhoff American Legion Auxiliary to put flags on veterans’ graves. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Memorial Day different from other veteran holidays

Memorial Day different from other veteran holidays

Wow, six months have come and gone since my swearing in the Office of Cuero Mayor. Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all those who have retired or served honorably in the Nation’s military, someone who at some time in their life, signed a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount up to and including, his/ her life. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Cuero Births

Anna and Morgan Hudnall gave birth to Mary Elizabeth, 6 pounds 15 oz., on October 16, 2024 Gloria Palacios Toledo and Guadalupe Gonzales gave birth to Brenda Yamilet Gonzalez Palacios, 6 pounds, on October 13, 2024 Taylor and Gabriel Guajardo gave birth to Elena Rose Guajardo, 7 pounds 8 oz., on October 25, 2024 Seth and Hannah Melancon gave birth to Kesley Melancon , 8 pounds 8 oz., on October 28, 2024 Cevele Patton gave birth to Kemoni Zakai Patton, 7 pounds 13 oz., on October 28, 2024 Serafina and Pedro Guerra gave birth to Armina Guerra, 6 pounds 11 oz., on October 30, 2024 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

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