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Thrills, fun on offer at Annual Rodeo

Thrills, fun on offer at Annual Rodeo

For heart-stopping excitement with a hearty dose of old-fashioned family fun, few things top the Annual Rodeo. One of the top open professional rodeos in the state, the annual Open Professional Rodeo is anticipated each year by contestants and fans alike. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Stephen 'Stevie' Eugene Cusack

Stephen 'Stevie' Eugene Cusack

Stephen 'Stevie' Eugene Cusack was born on September 25th, 1951 in Cuero, Texas to William (Billy) Leroy Cusack and Nancy Welker Cusack. He attended St. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

John G Roller

John G Roller, 92, of Cuero passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born November 3, 1931 in Davy to John J and Millie Rohan Roller. He proudly served in the United States Army. He married Ruth Sthele on August 20, 1955 in Yorktown. He worked for the state of Texas for thirty eight years. He enjoyed five years of retirement before he started working for The City of Cuero where he would work for fifteen more years. He enjoyed playing Bingo, Dominoes and Wahoo. He also enjoyed crochet, ranching, fishing, coloring, gardening and building swings. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Larry Wayne Nelson

Larry Wayne Nelson

Larry Wayne Nelson of Meyersville passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. Larry was born to Clifford and Alta Hill Nelson on December 12, 1951. 08/07/2024 06:05 AM

Special meeting set for tax, budget

Special meeting set for tax, budget

The county tax appraisal roll, tax rate and budget will be addressed at a special Commissioners Court meeting on Wednesday, July 31, at 9 a.m. According to County Judge Daryl Fowler the growth in the tax base suggests a reduction in the tax rate. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

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Dog pack runs rampant through city

A pack of unclaimed dogs ran throughout the city on Saturday, July 20, and again Sunday, July 28, leaving carnage in their wake. The pack attacked and killed animals, including as many as 25 cats, most of which were beloved family pets. Authorities say little can be done unless changes are made in city or county regulations. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

2016 Chevy Tahoe used by Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was totalled in June while outside of DeWitt County. STAFF PHOTO

County commissioners meet

The totalled SUV of Precinct 1 Constable Kelly Phelps was declared as salvage at the July 22 regular meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioners Court. Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilsek led the meeting due to the late arrival of County Judge Daryl Fowler. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

ETHOSHA LYNN

Tosha’s ‘Back to School Bash’ going on 10 years

In 2015, Viola Holman lifted her head from the depths of grief over her daughter’s death to a vision of her Ethosha swinging her legs on the back on an 18-wheeler truck and giving out backpack donations. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

He sure missed Nordheim

He sure missed Nordheim

GOD first...Heavenly Father, We want to thank You for the generous rain we have experienced this week. We are also glad for not having the hot weather that a lot have been experiencing. We pray for those who are I'll, suffering, grieving, or are in harm's way. Give them comfort, healing, and strength in all they do. Help us to better understand what they are experiencing and guide us in helping. We pray in the name of our Savior, Jesus Dhrist. Amen. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard. Congress set aside $66 billion three years ago in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for rail projects across the country, sparking some interest in increasing passenger rail service between the state’s major cities. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Armyworms are on the march

Armyworms are on the march

Armyworm numbers are being reported around the county following recent rain events and slightly cooler temperatures. Armyworms can devastate rangeland and pastures quickly. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Arrest Report

DeWitt County Arrest Report

Arrest Report Week of July 19, 2024 to July 25, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 88 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 19 7-19-2024 Matthew Cyrus Saenz, 31, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Oscar Lee Brazzeal, 34, of Cuero, Violation Probation/ Arson, Bond of $30,000, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Order to Release, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Order to Release, DCSO Kerry Donovan Franklin, 36, of Cuero, Motion to Revoke/ Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Manufacture/ Delivery Controlled Substance PG1<1G Drug Free Zone, No Bond, Motion to Revoke/Possession Controlled Substance PG1>1G<4G, No Bond, DCSO Christopher Adrian Rodriguez, 38, 0f Cuero, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2-A<=2oz, Bond of $2,000, Harassment by Person in Correctional/ Detention, Bond of $15,000, DCSO Antonio Degollado, 38, of Yorktown, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Bond of $20,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1>=1G<4G, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Amy Nicole Smith, 40, 0f Victoria, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Theft of Service>=$ 100<$750 (Jackson Co), Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Pedro Rojas, 17, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Unlawful Carry Weapon/ Weapons Free Zone, Bond of $5,000, Yoakum PD 7-20-2024 Brayan Alexander Boone, 19, of Seguin, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-21-2024 Ryan Travis Molina, 29, of Yoakum, Capias Pro Fine/ Speeding 10 or More Above Posted Limit, Fine of $367, Cuero PD Dwight Justin Tucker, 33, of Victoria, Theft from Person (Caldwell Co.), Bond of $100,000, DCSO Roberto Sebastian Colin- Tovar, 25, of Victoria, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS 7-22-2024 Jeffrey Martin Trusty, 43, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/No Texas Fishing License, Fine of $454.09, DCSO 7-23-2024 Joe Alexander Diaz, 30, of Cuero, Criminal Trespass, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD 7-24-2024 No Arrest on this Date 7-25-2024 No Arrest as of Press Time. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt County Activity Report

DeWitt County Activity Report

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for July 19 to July 25 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 2 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 7-19-2024 Assist Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown Animal Case on Friar Rd, Cuero Accident on E 4th St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Fm 108, Yorktown Assist Motorist on E Broadway, Cuero Assisted Goliad w/Accident on Hwy 183 S, Goliad 7-20-2024 Disturbance on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Illegal Dumping on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disturbance – Family on S Nau St, Yorktown Fire on Gohlke School Rd, Yorktown Animal Case on Edna Circle Rd, Yorktown Disturbance on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero 7-21-2024 Open Door on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Loose on Hwy 77A, Yoakum Credit Card Abuse on W Main St, Yorktown Assault on W Main St, Yorktown Livestock Found on FM 3157, Meyersville Noise Disturbance on FM 3157, Meyersville 7-22-2024 Livestock Loose on FM 2656, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Turkey Bottom Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on S River Rd, Cuero Suspicious Person on FM 240, Yorktown 7-23-2024 Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Fraud on Tulley Rd, Cuero Accident on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Livestock Loose on Hwy 77, Yoakum Livestock Loose on Bellevue Cemetery Rd, Cheapside Livestock Loose on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 72, Cuero Animal Case on Colonial Dr, Yorktown. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Farm Day at Boys and Girls Club

Sylvia Jacob tells children about chickens at the Farm Day celebration of the Cuero Boys and Girls Club on July 24. (Contributed Photo). 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Hospital switching over to integrated records

Hospital switching over to integrated records

The Cuero Regional Hospital has been preparing non-stop for the changeover of electronic medical records, occurring at midnight on August 1, according to CEO Lynn Falcone. “We have been eating, sleeping and breathing Meditech Expanse,” Falcone told the board of directors at their regular meeting on July 25. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

State asks for flexibility with orphan-well plugging

Last week, Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright testified before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources where he spoke in favor of bipartisan legislation to provide states with more flexibility to utilize the orphan well plugging funds provided to states under the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

DeWitt Briefs

Please join us for our 37th Class Reunion in Cuero,,TX 8/30/24 to 9/1/24 as follows: Registration Cost: $125 per couple or $75 for single. Payment: via PayPal to @chsclass87 Due by: 7/31/2. For questions call Tracie Chesser at: 325-642-8849. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

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