Timothy Poynter Running for DeWitt County District Attorney Why are you running for this position? I am running for District Attorney because I believe victims deserve justice, our communities deserve the very best law enforcement, and our law enforcement deserves the best attorney. If elected, what are your top priorities? First, Putting bad guys in prison.

The Cuero Record invited all local candidates running for office to participate in the Candidate Forum. If a candidate is not listed, they did not respond to the request.

On Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11, every guest who brings a canned good to the zoo will receive 50% off admission. All foods will be donated to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.

Arrest Report Week of February 2, 2023 to February 8, 2023 Jail Average Daily Count – 96 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 20 February 2, 2024 Isaiah Ray Gonzales, 23, of Cuero, Tamper/ Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, No Bond, DCSO Charles Herman Cheeks, 48, of Yoakum, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD February 3, 2024 Philip Longoria, 55, of Mexico, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $40,000, Assault Family Member Impede Breath/Circulation, Bond of $30,000, Violation of Conditions of Bond Family Violence Case, Bond of $10,000, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $40,000, Count 1-Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Bond of $30,000, Count 2/ Continuous Violence Against Family, Bond of $10,000, DCSO Jonathan Nikehil Bastidas, 27, of Warren, No Driver’s License, Fine of $293.80, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Fine of $611, DCSO February 4, 2024 Brandon Knapp, 46, of Yorktown, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO February 5, 2024 No Arrest on this Date February 6, 2024 No Arrest on this Date February 7, 2024 No Arrest on this Date February 8, 2024 Oscar Robert Garcia, 38, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO.

Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for February 2 to February 8 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 7 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 14 2-2-2024 Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on HWY 119 S, Yorktown Loose Livestock HWY 87 N, Cuero Accident on Garfield Rd, Yorktown Harassment on S Eckhardt St, Yorktown Assisted Cuero PD with accident on N Hwy 183, Cuero Scam on W 8 th St, Yorktown Road Hazard on 700 E main St, Yorktown 2-3-2024 Loose livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on W 4 th St, Yorktown Accident on W Hwy 72, Nordheim Loose Livestock on Thomaston River Rd, Cuero Assist other Agency on Hwy 183 N, Cuero 2-4-2024 Assist other Agency on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on S Riedel St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on FM 953, Cuero Loose Livestock on Kavawik Rd, Yorktown Assist other Agency with Fire in Kennedy Loose Livestock on HWY 77, Yoakum Loose Livestock on Hwy 77A, Cuero Suspicious Person on W Main St, Yorktown Accident-deer on S Hwy 87, Thomaston 2-5-2024 Scam on W 5 th St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Giles Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on W 10 th St, Yorktown Disturbance on Friarcliffe Rd, Cuero Property Found on Elder Rd, Yoakum Animal Abuse on Brown Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on Hwy 77A, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hwy 77 S, Yoakum Suspicious Person on FM 3010, Yoakum 2-6-2024 Fire Investigation on FM 3010, Yoakum Assist Motorist on FM 2980 N, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Loose Livestock on Earl Williams Rd, Cuero Animal Bite on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Animal Injured on FM 682, Yoakum Animal Case on Sauer-Bade Rd, Cuero Fire Structure on FM 240, Yorktown Theft Hwy 77A, Cuero Assist Citizen on Willie Blank Rd, Yoakum Assist CPD on S Esplanade, Cuero Suspicious Person on Palmie St, Cuero Shots Fired on Hickey Rd, Yoakum Recovered Stolen on FM 3010, Yoakum Abandoned Vehicle on Stratton Rd, Cuero 2-7-2024 Loose Livestock on Hwy 77 S, Yoakum Shots Fired on W 6 th St, Yorktown Theft on W Main St, Yorktown Accident on S HWY 183, Cuero Theft on Davy Rd, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on FM 682, Yoakum Assisted Citizen on W Main St, Yorktown 2-8-2024 Loose livestock on W Main St, Yorktown Assist other agency on FM 1447, Yoakum Loose livestock on S US 77, Yoakum Road hazard on S Hwy 183, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 108, Yorktown Loose livestock on Cheapside Rd, Westhoff Assist other Agency on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero.

I am running for reelection. I was appointed to fill the unexpired term of my predecessor in 2019 and first ran for office in 2020. I enjoy working for DeWitt County and the citizens of DeWitt County who I serve. To be effective at an elected position such as this you need to put the position before yourself and I hope that I am successful in doing that. The county is involved in a number of different issues at this time. These issues are going to take some time to resolve and so I look forward to seeing these projects through to their conclusion.

ISAAC BRIDGES Running for for DeWitt County Constable Precinct 1 Why are you running for this position? I feel the constable’s position is more than just court security and serving papers. In addition to this, a constable should also be able to supplement and assist other law enforcement agencies in the community.

I want to serve Precinct 1 (voting boxes 101, 102, 201, 202 & 203), this community and my neighbors. This community is where I grew up and where my family has lived for generations. I want to be a constable who prioritizes the safety, the needs, and concerns of our community.