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Valentines Day deadline for May 3 ballot

Valentines Day deadline for May 3 ballot

After the major elections of 2024, this year’s elections will be much tamer with only local offices – that are contested – on the ballot. All the local government entities that have open positions for the May General Election have the same deadline of Friday, Feb. 14. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

The DeWitt County 4-H Livestock Judging Team secured 1st place at the Western National Roundup on January 10 in Denver, which qualified them for the International Royal Highland Show. Team members (L to R) Nathan Oakes, Jackie Finney, Percy Torrez, and Wyatt Luddeke held their award plaque...

Livestock judging team wins nationals, headed to Scotland

The DeWitt County 4-H Livestock Judging Team will proudly represent DeWitt County, the state of Texas, and the United States at the international Royal Highland Show (RHS) in Edinburgh, Scotland, this June. Founded in 1822, the Royal Highland Show is celebrated as the largest showcase of Scottish agriculture. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Kitty Kat freshman Trinity Flores locks down the Pettus point guard. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats punch ticket to playoffs

After a one-year absence, the Yorktown Kitty Kats are back in the playoffs, clinching a berth with a thrilling 52-43 victory over the Kenedy Leopards in a fourth-place tiebreaker last Friday night. Yorktown and Kenedy entered the final week of District 312A play deadlocked at 8-6, setting up a mustwin showdown. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Exciting news for the Yorktown community: the much-anticipated installation of new park benches by “Keep Yorktown Beautiful” is finally complete. These stylish and comfortable benches will not only enhance the beauty of our local parks but also provide a welcoming space for residents and v...

KYB celebrates park bench installation

At the “Keep Yorktown Beautiful” (KYB) meeting on February 4 at the First Presbyterian Church, Secretary Patti Harbers announced that a total of 13 park benches had been successfully installed. The seven members present nodded in approval and relief as Harbers shared the recent history of these benches. 02/12/2025 11:05 AM

Mystery seed packages from China back

Mystery seed packages from China back

02/11/2025 03:21 PM

February is Heart Health Month

Yorktown Briefs

02/10/2025 03:17 PM

February is Healthy Heart Month

02/10/2025 03:06 PM

At least eight school-aged children in West Texas have contracted measles. Photo courtesy of MetroCreative.

Texas reports new measles outbreak in West Texas

02/10/2025 02:29 PM

Vincent Leon Brysch

Vincent Leon Brysch

Vincent Leon Brysch, age 93, of Runge, entered eternal rest on January 22, 2025, just four weeks after the passing of his beloved wife of 70 years, Annie. He was born to Felix Brysch, Sr., and Mary DudlefskiBryschonApril 3, 1931, in Karnes County, Texas, and was the older of their two sons. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Hospital celebrates Heart Month with special events

Hospital celebrates Heart Month with special events

Cuero – In recognition of AmericanHeartMonththis February, Cuero Regional Hospital is committed to raising awareness about heart health and offering resources to help our community lead healthier lives. Throughout the month, we will host a series of screening events, heart healthy cooking event, and special pricing for cardiac screenings, providing vital information on how to prevent heart disease and improve cardiovascularhealth. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

DeWitt County Captain Jerry Garza presented quotes for replacing 11 water heaters at the county jail to the Commissioners Court on January 27.

County approves funds for jail water heaters

The water heaters at the DeWitt County Jail experienced ongoing issues throughout 2024. After six out of ten heaters became nonfunctional, Sheriff Carl Bowen presented a request to the Commissioners Court on January 13 to address the problem. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Sanford Trevino Jr.

Sanford Trevino Jr.

Sanford Trevino Jr. Sanford Trevino Jr., 58, of Cuero, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Texas

Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Texas

Spotting of birds in North Richland Hills, TX. marks state's first sign of spring Erie, PA (January 23, 2025)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Texas. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Patrick releases top 25 legislative priorities

Patrick releases top 25 legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the psychoactive ingredient in CBD products; increasing the school homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000; a Texas version of a government oversight department to improve governmental efficiency; and measures to shore up the state’s electric grid and water supply. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Chelsey Cheatham is a new physician assistant at Parkside Family Clinic.

Cuero Regional Hospital actively recruits staff

Cuero Regional Hospital CEO Lynn Falcone is actively working to recruit medical staff to meet the healthcare needs of residents in DeWitt County. Unfortunately, the hospital is currently short-staffed, making scheduling challenging. Clinics and doctors' offices are experiencing a significant increase in patients with stomach flu, as well as those suffering from cold symptoms like sniffling, runny noses, and sore throats. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Members of the Cuero Fire Department recently attended a 3-day course in Yoakum on Jan 24-26. The training involved incident management and auto extrication training with the instructors from the Metro Fire group from Houston. Pictured from the left are Shaun Kline, Morgan Drake, Cade Neth...

ACCIDENTS 2 LOOSELIVESTOCK 3 01-24-2024 Accident on Stratton Rd, Yoakum Animal Case on W Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Royal Oaks #2, Yorktown Fire-Smoke on Hwy 87 S, Cuero 01- 25-2025 Reckless Driver on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Livestock Found on Klein Rd, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on N Hoppe St, Yorktown Alarm-Business on E Main St, Yorktown Assisted Other Agency on N Hoppe St, Yorktown 01-26-2025 Loose Livestock on Anderson Rd, Cuero Check-WelfareonW4th St, Yorktown 01-27-2025 Loose Livestock on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Disturbance – Noise on W Main St, Yorktown Road Hazard on Tulley Rd, Cuero Gas – Odor on E 3rd St, Yorktown Road Hazard on N Hwy 119, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on W Hwy 72, Cuero Road Hazard on W Hwy 72, Cuero 01-28-2025 Animal Injured on Westside Cemetery Rd, Yorktown Theft – Gas Drive Off on E Main St, Yorktown 01-29-2025 Check Welfare on N West St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Anderson Rd, Cuero Accident of FM 236, Cuero 01-30-2025 Dispute on Mylius Ln, Yoakum Theft on Sauer-Bade Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Warrant Service on N Clinton St, Cuero Reckless Driver on Hwy 72 W, Cuero. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

Courtesy of Sam Houston State University HUNTSVILLE – The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University. Caden Lange, of Cuero, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Brittan Allman, of Yorktown, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, Cum Laude. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

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