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DeWitt Briefs

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Interested in becoming a teacher? Join us at Cuero Jr High library on January 29 & check out what Grand Canyon University has to offer. The presentation will begin at 4:30 PM.

Benefactors receive Christmas donation

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The Catholic Community of Cuero, St. Michaels’ Catholic School, Cuero Education Foundation pictured are representatives Father Jacob Mendoza and Nancy Stefka accepting the donation from Cindy Hamilton.

Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers

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New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by DeWitt County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older. “Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, disabled veteran or taxpayer, it’s important you know your rights concerning the property tax laws.” said Denise Moore, Chief Appraiser of the DeWitt County Appraisal District. “You can contact us about any property tax issues with full confidence that we will provide you with the most complete, accurate and up-to-date available information to assist you.”

New Rotary Members

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Cuero Rotary Club is proud to announce the installation of five new Rotarians. At our January 4th meeting, Cuero Rotary Club president installed: Chuck Howard Wayne Berger Desirae Poth-Garibay Eric Basaldua Dave Shabaz (transfer from Sulphur Springs Rotary Club) Please join us as we welcome these Rotarians into the fold! We are so proud to increase our numbers, thus increasing the level of support Cuero Rotary Club provides to the local community.

Texas Zoo offers discount to Medical personnel

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The Texas Zoo invites all medical personnel to the Zoo. For the month of January any guest that is a medical professional that brings official identification will receive 50% off admission. This discount extends to all family members that accompany them during their visit.

Nordheim FFA 2024 Stock Show Donations

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The Nordheim FFA Stock Show will be held on Saturday, January, 27, beginning at 9 am, at the Nordheim School FFA Show Barn. The premium sale of market animals will take place at 2 pm.

DeWitt County Public Records

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Marriage licenses Nathan Cole Franke & Barbara Sue Zamora Assumed name certificates David L. Hernandez dba All Leveled Up Construction Ngo Hieu Nini dba Nail Shop Deeds Eric J.

DeWitt County Activity Report

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Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for December 29 to January 4 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 1 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 3 12-29-2023 Disturbance-Neighbors on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Theft-Property on Golly Rd, Cuero Animal Case on W 8 th St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on Hy Koopman Rd, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Check Welfare on S Lee Ave, Westhoff Suspicious Activity on E 3 rd St, Yorktown Fireworks on FM 236, Cuero Suspicious Vehicle on Hwy 183 N, Cuero 12-30-2023 Death on N Gohmert St, Yorktown Animal Injured on Lakeside Dr, Cuero Assist Citizen on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff 12-31-2023 Assist Other Agency on Dunn St, Cuero Disturbance on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 72, Cuero Fireworks on N Church St, Yorktown Welfare Check on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disturbance Loud Music on E 4 th St, Yorktown 1-1-2023 Disturbance Noise on Hwy 77A S, Yoakum Loose Livestock on FM 3157, Meyersville Disturbance-Family on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Assist Citizen N HWY 183 / Lockhart Cemetery Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on N HWY 183 / Stevens Cemetery Rd, Cuero Assist Motorist on N HWY 183 / Stevens Cemetery Rd, Cuero 1-2-2023 Loose Livestock on Hwy 77A, Cuero Criminal Mischief on N Gohmert St, Yorktown Suspicious Vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on Gaebler St, Yorktown Criminal Mischief on E 4 th St, Yorktown 1-3-2023 Suspicious Activity on W Hwy 72, Cuero Disturbance-Family on Old Nordheim Rd, Yorktown Animal Injured on FM 240, Yorktown Suspicious Activity on W Main St, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on Center School Rd, Yoakum Trespassing on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Domestic Verbal on Old Cheapside Rd, Cuero Road Hazard on W Main St, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on W Hwy 72, Yorktown Assisted DPS w/Accident on Rappold Rd, Cuero 1-4-2023 Structure Fire on Herder Rd, Yoakum Assist Citizen on Golly Rd, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 119, Yorktown Warrant Service on E Live Oak St, Cuero Open Door on FM 237, Yorktown Abandoned Vehicle on FM 2718, Cuero Loose Livestock on Hopkinsville Rd, Cuero Criminal Trespass on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Assist Motorist on Hwy 72 W, Cuero Fight on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted Yorktown FD w/Assist Citizen on S Mehnert St, Yorktown Road Hazard on Hwy 183 S, Cuero.

DeWitt County Arrest Report

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Arrest Report Week of December 29, 2023 to January 4, 2023 Jail Average Daily Count – 93 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 22 December 29, 2023 Elvis Ramiro Sandoval, 37, of Sugar Land, No Expired Vehicle Registration, Fine of $393.70, No Expired Vehicle Registration, Fine of $245, Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear, Fine of $441, DCSO December 30, 2023 Desmond James Brown, 26, of Austin, Possession of Marijuana<=4oz>2oz, Bond of $2,000, DPS December 31, 2023 No Arrest on this Date January 1, 2023 Jessica Lynn Gonzales, 38, of Thomaston, Wrong Fictitious Altered or Obscured License Plate, Bond of $500, Bail Jumping Failure to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD January 2, 2023 Kenneth James Smith, 36, of Gonzales, Motion to Revoke Probation/Aggravated Robbery, Bond of $75,000, Cuero PD January 3, 2023 Michael Antonio Herrera, 22, of Cuero, Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon (Gonzales Co.), Bond of $100,000, Possession Marijuana<2oz, Bond of $2,000, Unlawful Carry Weapon, Bond of $2,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG2<1G, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Miguel Salvador Rojas, 40, of Yoakum, Evading Arrest/ Detention with Vehicle, Bond of $35,000, DCSO Robin Lee Meuth, 34, of Katy, Count 1-Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Count 2-Taking Wildlife Resource without Consent of Landowner, Bond of $10,000, TPWD January 4, 2023 Ricky Len Conkle, 55, of Victoria, Capias Pro Fine/Public Intoxication, Fine of $544.70, DCSO.