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The 7th Grade Wildcats were the champions of the 7th Grade Division at the Yorktown Junior High Relays on March 14, 2025. They scored 137 points, while Bloomington placed 2nd with 113 points. There were eight total schools at the meet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

7th Grade Track Champs

. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Multiple agencies responded to the fire in Yorktown on March 24. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. Once the fire reached the attic, it was difficult to control. PHOTO BY ELE CHEW

Family loses home in fire

A tragic fire broke out at 834 Metting School Rd. in Yorktown on March 24, resulting in the complete loss of the home. Manpower was limited, despite the response from multiple agencies. The Yorktown Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Nordheim Fire Department (FD), Cuero FD, Cuero VFD, and Westhoff FD all contributed to the ef- forts, along with the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office. Crews from Commissioners Ryan Varela’s Precinct 1 and James Kaiser’s Precinct 3, along with Yorktown and Cuero EMS, were also on site. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Wildcat senior Johnathan Guerrero (center) won the State Powerlifting Championship in the 132 pound weight class.

Guerrero brings home the Gold

Yorktown senior Johnathan Guerrero brought home a state championship as he won the 132 pound weight class at the State Powerlifting Championship in Abilene, Texas on March 22, 2025. Guerrero won in dominating fashion, as he broke the state record in squat (555 pounds) and tied the deadlift record (500 pounds). Those lifts, combined with his bench press of 310 pounds, totalled 1365 pounds lifted, also a state record. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Grape variety named newest Texas Superstar

Southern Sensation Seedless grapes’ toughness and disease resistance have made it a table grape option worthy of being called a Texas Superstar plant, said Larry Stein, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, Uvalde. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

The DeWitt Medical Foundation has once again been the fortunate recipient of a remarkable donation. This year, Two Bar, LLP, Frank Klein as general partner, has donated $100,000 to the DeWitt Medical Foundation Gala, significantly bolstering ongoing efforts to enhance our local healthcare services. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Members of the VFW #8136 and Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1029 chat during the social before the 2025 Yorktown Chamber Banquet at Community Hall last Friday. Chamber members and supporters bid on silent auction items and caught up with old friends before the Veterans presented the Colors and...

Chamber Banquet

. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Judge Daryl Fowler, center, signed the proclamation officially designating April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, surrounded by advocates from Rainbow Room, Norma’s House, SJRC Belong, Pain to Purpose, and law enforcement officers. The groups share the common goal of raising...

County observes Child Abuse Prevention month

03/31/2025 03:24 PM

Multiple agencies responded to the fire in Yorktown on March 24. County residents are reminded that a Burn Ban has been issued.. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. Once the fire reached the attic, it was difficult to control. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Yorktown family tragically loses home in fire

03/28/2025 02:16 PM

Peggy Mayer, retiring PCT 1 Justice of Peace

PCT1 Justice of Peace Peggy Mayer retires

03/27/2025 04:07 PM

Cherished family photos, wedding dresses, and invaluable heirloom jewelry are now lost beneath the smoldering ruins of the Hill residence, which was destroyed by fire on March 23rd

Fire devastates Hill's family home

03/27/2025 02:25 PM

Cuero alumni elected to honor society

Cuero alumni elected to honor society

BATON ROUGE Jeanette Yusko of Cuero, Texas, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Houston-Victoria. Yusko is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Vicki Harmon Barnes

Vicki Harmon Barnes

Vicki Harmon Barnes, 88, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born May 2, 1936 in Newcastle, TX to Eugene and Nora Collins Harmon. She worked for Texas Electric Company in Monahans, TX as a customer service representative for twenty years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cuero and loved her church family. She kept close tabs on all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved getting new pictures from them. She enjoyed living in the country and never met a dog she didn’t like! Her love and compassion for friends and family will be missed. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Kathy Lou Aschenbeck

Kathy Lou Aschenbeck

Kathy Lou Aschenbeck, 68, of Victoria went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 20, 1956 in San Antonio to Ernest and Mabel McBride Denson. She married Darrell Aschenbeck on August 6, 1976 in Cuero. She was a sales associate for Ashley Furniture in Victoria. Some of her treasured accomplishments were homeschooling her son and being a great sales person. She enjoyed playing cards and doing puzzles, but her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM 1

League honors area women with its annual program

League honors area women with its annual program

Three talented student writers, remarkable area women and women important in Texas history were honored on March 9 at the Casino Hall in La Grange. Billed as 'Women Making History,' the event was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas, with financial support from local businesses and individuals, and drew over a hundred attendees. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Nancy Porter Blackwell's letter to the Cuero Record (March 19th, 2025) was thoughtfully written. She called attention to the poorly planned new entrance to the Cuero Regional Hospital. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

DEWITT COUNTY ACTIVITY REPORT

ACCIDENTS - 5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK - 11 03-14-2025 Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Threats-Communicating on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum Assisted YFD w/Fire-Grass on FM 240,Yorktown Assist Motorist on N Hwy 183, Yoakum Disturbance on E 8th St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on S Hwy 183, Cuero Loose Livestock on S Hwy 87, Cuero 03-15-2025 Accident on S Hwy 87, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 237, Yorktown Dispute on N Hwy 77A, Cuero Loose Livestock on W Main St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Edgar-Leesville Rd, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 884, Yorktown Road Hazard on E Hwy 72, Yorktown Disturbance on W Main St. Yorktown Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Disturbance on W. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

Sheep, goat prices rise as supply tightens

Sheep, goat prices rise as supply tightens

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices. Current market conditions are in line with expected seasonal patterns, with a tighter supply leading to higher prices, said Jake Thorne, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service sheep and goat program specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, San Angelo. 03/26/2025 02:38 PM

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