The Cuero City Council appointed ShaNon Henson to the District 1 seat, filling the unexpired term of Greg Freeman and welcomed a new city police officer at its regular meeting on April 8. Henson, who owns Exibix, Inc.

Keep Cuero Beautiful, a Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful affiliate, sponsored a coloring contest for grades PreK 3-4 through 4th in recognition of April 22 Earth Day. Winners, who received local restaurant gift cards, were announced by KCB members Emily Davis and Katelynn Meitzen, chairmen of the contest, who said, “There were 150 entries this year making judging difficult. We appreciate the participation from the several schools and classes. We congratulate each winner!”

Child welfare advocates place cutouts, representing the 43 children of De-Witt County in foster care, along Broadway Street in a ceremony on April 1. The 123 blue pinwheels represent the reports of child abuse in 2023. Residents and businesses are asked to shine a blue light in their entryway throughout the month to bring awareness to child abuse prevention.

1. Have fun with your teens online.

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for April 5 to April 11 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 3 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 4-5-2024 Suspicious Activity on W 7 th St, Yorktown Open Door on W 7 th St, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Gas Odor on W Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Gilbert Mueller Rd, Nordheim Missing Person on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Dispute on FM 766, Cuero Loose Livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero Assisted CPD w/Accident on S Esplanade, Cuero 4-6-2024 Assist Motorist on FM 766, Cuero Extra Patrol on Hwy 77A, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Cabeza Rd, Nordheim 4-7-2024 Disturbance on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Accident-Deer on FM 237, Yorktown Loose Livestock on FM 3010, Yoakum Disturbance Neighbors on Anderson Rd, Cuero Fire-Vehicle on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Explosives on FM 766, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 119 N, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Check Welfare on Hample Rd, Yoakum 4-8-2024 Warrant Service on N Gonzales St, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on W Main St, Yorktown Scam on Metting School Rd, Yorktown Assist Motorist on W Grand Ave, Yoakum Alarm-Business on FM 240, Westhoff 4-9-2024 Road Hazard on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Suspicious Person on N Church St, Yorktown Traffic Signal on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Assist Citizen on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Alarm Business on FM 240, Westhoff 4-10-2024 Suspicious Person on Bridge St, Cuero Assist Citizen on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Road Hazard on N Church St, Yorktown Theft on Mulberry Rd, Cuero Warrant Service on E Main St, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on Hwy 183 S, Cuero 4-11-2024 Animal Carcass on FM 1447, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown Disturbance-Family on Bootlegger Lane, Yoakum Assist Citizen on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on FM 237, Cuero Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Assist Citizen on Mesquite Lane, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Hwy 72 E, Yorktown.

Arrest Report Week of April 5, 2024 to April 11, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 83 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 20 April 5, 2024 Hilary Elizabeth Culak, 33, of Victoria, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, No Bond, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Felony, Bond of $30,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G (Kerr Co), No Bond, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G (Kerr Co), No Bond, Possession Marijuana< 2oz (Kerr Co), Bond of $2,500, DCSO Anthony Joel Alvarez, 36, of Cuero, Driving while Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle>=$ 200, Bond of $2,000, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD April 6, 2024 Jose Guzman-Cervantes, 33, of Austin, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction, Bond of $2,000, DPS April 7, 2024 Mark Anthony Guerrero, 21, of Lubbock, Evading Arrest Detention, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD April 8, 2024 Jamie Lynn Whitehead, 50, of Victoria, Public Intoxication, Fine of $374, DCSO Angel Lee Ramirez, 27, of Yoakum, Revocation of Probation/ Driving While Intoxicated, Bond of $2,000, Capias Pro Fine/No Expired Driver’s License, Fine of $159.90, DCSO William Joshua Jackson, 40, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD April 9, 2024 Peyton Eugene Henderson, 21, of Rockport, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS David Gonzales Salinas, 59, of Yorktown, Improper Bicycle Equipment, Fine of $215.80, DCSO April 10, 2024 Ed Henry Odom, 26, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG1<1G, Bond of $5,000, Unauthorized Use Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, Cuero PD April 11, 2024 Reggie Allen Mathis, 52, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping/Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Bond of $500, Capias Pro Fine/ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Nathan Louis Anzaldua, 31, of Cuero, No Insurance, Fine of $391.10, Display Fictitious License Plate, Fine of $291.10, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $187, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $187, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $187, Cuero PD Jessica Lynn Gonzales, 38, of Thomaston, Display Wrong, Fictitious, Altered License Plate, Fine of $296, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $391, Cuero PD Alanna Brooke Edwards, 34, of Cuero, Permit Unlicensed Operator to Drive/Non-Guardian, Fine of $687, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear, Fine of $391, Cuero PD.

The San Luis Catholic Church in Yorktown will be having our annual Jamaica, Sunday, April 28th at San Luis, 502 E. 2nd St.

Sweet Lacy has been at the city animal control facility for almost 100 days after being picked up as a stray. Unfortunately she has been overlooked. This girl has it all, beauty and brains. She’s a very active, dog friendly and playful girl that could use a little guidance. In return she would be a phenomenal companion for a loving family.

The Yorktown Wildcat and Kitty Kat golf teams participated in the District 31 -2A tournament in Corpus Christi at Gabe Lozano Golf Course on April 9. The following teams entered the Boys Division: Port Aransas, Woodsboro, Skidmore Tynan, and Yorktown.