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Ronnie Zorn’s dog bites almost three months after his June 9 attack. (Contributed photo)

Elderly man attacked by dogs

On a Sunday evening as Ronnie Zorn pedaled home from his ritual of a bike ride to Hermanson’s Hall in Yorktown, two stray dogs attacked him. He was almost home to his apartment on Eckhardt Street on June 9 when “a pretty peach-colored pit bull and little, hairy gray dog” attacked him, Zorn said. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Dorothy Fay Lude

Dorothy Fay Lude

Dorothy Fay Lude, 86, of Goliad passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born September 14, 1937 in Weesatche, TX to Willie C. and Louise Els Lude. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She was also a cattle rancher who loved her cows, sheep and goats. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Lynn Mildred Porter

Lynn Mildred Porter

Lynn Mildred Porter, 77, of Yorktown, TX (formerly of Midland, TX) passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was born September 6, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to E. Scott and Mildred Meyer Page Goldsborough. She spent countless years volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed doing a huge variety of arts and crafts, and spent many years going to NASCAR races and supporting her favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

DeWitt Briefs

The grand opening of the old Home State Bank building in Westhoff, renovated by the late Deborah Boros, is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, from noon to 7 p.m. at 15 Houston Avenue. Now the home of BrandX Land & Ranch as well as Bar-Hil Ranches, a come-and-go reception will showcase the indelible style of Deborah. Refreshments will be offered as well as hourly “swag” drawings for those who “like” BrandX on Facebook. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

The Gobbler football team visit Pet Adoptions of Cuero on Thursday, Aug. 29, to walk all the big dogs. A parade of green shirts led a dozen dogs at one time down Highway 183 in front of the shelter. (Contributed photo)

Gobblers, coaches and canines - a winning combination!

How do you walk 10+ dogs at one time? Just recruit the Cuero Gobblers! No PAOC dog gets more excited than they do on Thursdays once school is back in session. All the PAOC canines know the sound of the big Cuero ISD bus as it pulls into the shelter’s parking lot. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Brewmaster Secrets Shared

Brewmaster Secrets Shared

More than 80 craft-beer lovers attended the inaugural “Meet the Brewmaster” at The EVThing on Aug. 25. Old 290 Brewery Brewmaster Justin Zimmerman provided tastings and details of how he crafted and sourced the ingredients for his El Bigote Mexican Style Lager, Towhead Creek Blonde Ale, Carter Kolsch, and the most unique barrel – his award-winning Hellraiser Barrel Aged Brown Ale. Local musician Neil Tolbert provided music under the misters in the Pavillion to an appreciative crowd. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Hissy and several other pet cats were killed on July 20. (Contributed photo)

Yorktown residents calling for action on dangerous dogs

At least 10 citizens attended the Aug. 26 Yorktown City Council meeting to voice concern over a roaming pack of dogs, preying on cats and small animals. On Saturday, July 20, a pack of dogs went on a spree throughout town, viciously killing pet cats, according to Kristen Schustereit. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Hunt holds a pep rally for kindness

Hunt holds a pep rally for kindness

Hunt Elementary held an Anti-bullying Pep Rally on August 27 with visitors from the Cuero High School Band, Varsity Football, Cheerleaders and Trotters. Three varsity players, Conner Kubesch, Cash Cooper and Hayden Carter, shared about treating people how you want to be treated - with kindness. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Annette Faye Aschenbeck Perez

Annette Faye Aschenbeck Perez

Annette Faye Aschenbeck Perez, 58, of Cuero passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born September 13, 1965 in Cuero to Dorothy Fric Fellers and her step-father, Ellis Fellers Sr. She worked as a Physical Therapist. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Tommy J. Rogers

Tommy J. Rogers

Tommy J. Rogers, 93, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born March 25, 1931 in Hearne to Thomas and Ollie Rogers. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Bernice Laverne Piske on October 10, 1961. Tommy enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, gun sports and reloading. He was a full time cowboy and he loved the Lord. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Going back into my archives I pulled up a story that had slipped my memory for many years. Someone had sent me an email about a young child traveling with his mother down the interstate. It was raining at a steady pace and the windshield wipers were working great moving the rain away. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Judicial candidates gather for meet and greet

Judicial candidates gather for meet and greet

On Wednesday Sept. 11th, the DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will host a meet and greet for candidates for the District 13 Court of Appeals from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at “Millie’s on Main” at 115 E. Main in Cuero. District 13 serves thirteen counties along the Texas coast from Matagorda County to Cameron County. The public is invited to meet the following Democratic candidates: Justice Gina Benavides, currently the senior justice serving on the Court of Appeals, is running to fill the open position of Chief Justice. Justice Benavides is a graduate of the University of Houston School of Law. Gina is active within her community of McAllen. She and her husband count their eight grandchildren as the light of their lives. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

Westhoff building crafted with love

Westhoff building crafted with love

A vibrant, hat-wearing daughter of Westhoff, Debra Boros, dreamed of her beloved hometown rekindling the business environment that she experienced growing up. When she got the chance to purchase a landmark building of her early years, she jumped on the opportunity, in characteristic Debra style, to build a beautiful place for her family and her community. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

County wraps up budget, tax numbers

County wraps up budget, tax numbers

No one from the public commented at the various DeWitt County Commissioners Court public hearings on Monday, but nonprofit groups praised area businesses and residents as generous donors. Thus ended the 2025 county budget and tax process after commissioners formally approved them. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

NEWS-VIEW IN BRIEF

The Grief Share Program is being offered here in Yorktown at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Fall Sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and be held each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through November 12. The session entitled 'Surviving the Holidays' will be held on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For inquiries or to register go to GriefShare.org or call Valda Lamprecht at (361)649-7812 or Rosa Serrano at (361)564-- 8207. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

New field turf ready for Wildcats

New field turf ready for Wildcats

Parents of elementary school children have a little more breathing room at afternoon pickup now that an extra five minutes is added before the secondary release time, Superintendent Gerald Nixon said. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

The line consisting of Colton Rogers, Xavier Naranjo, Trent Foerster, and Manuel Macias moves toward the line of scrimmage, (missing is sophomore Gunnar Hughes). PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats hope to dictate plays against Karnes City

The Yorktown football team will travel to play their season opener against Karnes City on Friday, Aug. 30 with kickoff set at 7:00 pm. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

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