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Joe Adams tells stories about the Chisholm Trail to the children at the Cuero Boys and Girls Club. (Contributed

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: We celebrated Farm Day at the Cuero Boys and Girls Club on July 24th. The purpose was to educate the children on the importance of farming and ranching in our community. We would like to thank the following presenters: Joe Adams telling about the Chisholm Trail, Sylvia Jacob with chickens, Janice Ohrt with agriculture, and Richard and Randall Reveria with their honey bees. Kathy Dunn and I told about growing up on a dairy farm, raising Beefmaster cattle and the importance of beef. We would also like to thank Karyn Elder and Linda Kickendahl for helping. Special thanks to Farm Bureau for donating Farm Activity Books. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Aug. 9-11 sales tax holiday marks 25th year

Aug. 9-11 sales tax holiday marks 25th year

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor and Cuero Regional Hospital Community, We're excited to announce a significant upgrade to our Electronic Medical Record (computer) system, aimed at enhancing the quality of care we provide for you, our valued patients. Cuero Regional Hospital and Cuero Health has upgraded the Electronic Medical Record system for both clinic and hospital records, as of August 1, 2024. As we embark on this journey towards improved efficiency and safety, please be patient with us during this transition period. Staff training will take time and patience. We appreciate your understanding. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am Lynda Owens of Golden Crescent CASA. Our service is to help children in the foster care system to navigate their way through, and also to be their voice in the courts. It shows them there are people that care for them when life is confusing to them. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Yorktown students pose at the Albert Einstein Memorial.

Students find hometown connections during trip to Washington D.C.

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two part series on a trip of Yorktown and Cuero students to Washington D.C. from June 1-7. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Hardwick makes UW honor roll

Hardwick makes UW honor roll

Jack Hardwick, of Cuero, made the University of Wyoming 2024 spring semester academic honor roll. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

The Cuero Record Devotional Page

Each morning when I get up and start stirring around one of the first things I try to do is catch up on the news of the country. Being retired from the media business I fully understand that the national news that comes across the air waves or through the printed word has become more and more opinion pieces than factual news. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A seminar about the “Stop the Bleed” first aid process was held last Saturday at the Cuero Sportsmans Club. Forty local citizens attended and were trained in the techniques to stop deadly bleeding caused by an accident Presenting the seminar was Cole Taylero, EMS technician from Calhoun county. The approximately one hour class ended with attendees practicing the processes and getting kits with the necessary materials to use in an emergency. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel

Nell Rose Afflerbach Knebel passed from this life on June 11, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Cuero to Emil and Ethel Afflerbach. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Liliana Bangs

On July 17th, 2024 Liliana Bangs, formerly of Yorktown, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 87. She was born in Bolzano, Italy on January 25, 1937. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Betsy Jo Buch

Betsy Jo Buch, 75, of San Antonio went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born April 2, 1949 in Cuero to William Henry and Lorene Gatlin Buch. She was a retired, registered nurse for many years. Betsy became a part of the American Association of Medical Record Librarians as an accredited record technician on September 13, 1968. She became a registered nurse and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Dominican College in September of 1973. She then went on to get a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado on August 19, 1978. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Kailee Sienna Villarreal

Kailee Sienna Villarreal

Kailee Sienna Villarreal, 16, of Cuero passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born June 10, 2008 in Victoria to Danny Lee Villarreal Jr. 07/30/2024 02:15 PM

Pictured (L-R): Layne Geffert, Trent Foerster, Sydnie Krueger, Laynie Boyd and new Yorktown FFA teacher Emmalee Alatorre. Not pictured: Ashlie Gaida, Destiny Longoria, Mallory Soliz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

FFA students win highest degree

Seven students from the Yorktown FFA Chapter were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 96th annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 8-12th: Laynie Boyd, Trent Foerster, Ashlie Gaida, Layne Geffert, Sydnie Krueger, Destiny Longoria, and Mallory Soliz. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Yorktown teachers use a TIL chart to cover tested concepts. From the knowledge and skills descriptions to the success criteria and example questions, students can see the larger groupings of their learning. STAFF PHOTO

School board focuses on student improvement

Yorktown’s elementary and secondary principals reported the progress and goals of their students at the July 15 regular meeting of the Yorktown ISD School Board. The board also evaluated goals with their Lone Star Governance coach and heard a report on the proposed budget, which will be workshopped and approved in August. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Yorktown students visit the United States Marine Corps Memorial and point at Yorktown native Harlon Block, who is crouching and closest to the ground. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Students find hometown connections during trip to Washington D.C.

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two part series on a trip of Yorktown and Cuero students to Washington D.C. from June 1-7. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

YJH 2024-25 Cheerleaders attended the UCA Camp at Texas A&M. Front Row (L-R): Kyleigh Garcia, Piper Peyton, Lily Taylor, Kennedy Robertson (mascot). Back Row (L-R): Lainey Lemke, Aubry Guzman, Laylynn Palacios, Marissa Gea, Gabriella Anzaldua, Meigh Naranjo. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

YJH cheerleaders compete at camp

The Yorktown Junior High Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas, from July 16 to July 19. They learned a lot of cheers and routines and had fun interacting with cheerleaders from other schools from all over the state. There were also competitions where the YJH cheerleaders won many awards. Here is a list of the awards: 2nd Place Overall; 2nd Place Routine; Most Improved Mascot (Kennedy Robertson); 1-All American Recipient - Meigh Naranjo; The “Pin It” Forward Award-Lily Taylor; 3 Spirit Sticks; 2 Superior Blue Ribbons; 3 Spirit Sticks - Wally the Wildcat. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

Where are 18 puppies in search of a forever home?

Where are 18 puppies in search of a forever home?

Sadly, they are at Pet Adoptions of Cuero. And there is another bunch of puppies at the Cuero Animal Control Facility. 07/23/2024 02:37 PM

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