News Release The pecan nut casebearer is one of the most important nut-infesting insect pests for pecans. The pecan nut casebearer completes two to four generations per year with the first generation having the greatest potential for damage.

The South Central Texas Economic Network (SCTEN) is proud to announce the upcoming Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, from 8 am to 4 pm CDT. This pivotal event, a highlight of the 2024 Economic Development Week, will convene at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Center, located at 501 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Cuero, TX 77954.

The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the Trans Pecos and Rolling Plains, tested positive for Trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis is an infectious disease affecting birds caused by a protozoan (single-celled) parasite, Trichomonas gallinae.

The 24th Judicial District Attorney’s office tried a possession of controlled substance case before a DeWitt County jury last week. Alfredo Villarreal was found guilty of the second degree felony on Tuesday, April 16, and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Sale Date: April 15, 2024 Cattle: 883 Cows: 144 Bulls: 15 Sellers: 178 Buyers: 15 Steers 200-300 lbs.: 308.00- 318.00-355.00; 300-400 lbs.: 303.00- 313.00-420.00; 400-500 lbs.: 268.00-278.00- 345.00; 500-600 lbs.: 250.00-260.00-287.00; 600-700 lbs.: 227.00- 237.00-273.00; 700-800 lbs.: 211.00-221.00- 255.00. Heifers 200-300 lbs.: 298.00- 308.00-360.00; 300-400 lbs.: 273.00-283.00- 415.00; 400-500 lbs.: 247.00-257.00-400.00; 500-600 lbs.: 226.00- 236.00-375.00; 600-700 lbs.: 209.00-219.00- 234.00; 700-800 lbs.: 180.00- 190.00-224.00; Slaughter Cows: 102.00 to 135.00; Slaughter Bulls: 125.00 to 154.00; Stocker Cows: 900.00- 1400.00; Pairs: 1275.00- 2200.00.

To show appreciation to the DeWitt County’s livestock producers, farmers and other agricultural business in the area, The Cuero Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Agriculture Lunch & LearnBusiness Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building in Cuero.

By GARY ANDREWS gary@gadevotionals.com What is jealously? How does it effect our lives, our demeanor, our attitudes, and our over all outlook toward others? According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary jealous is defined as: “very watchful or careful in guarding or keeping (jealous of one’s rights); resentfully suspicious of a rival or a rival’s influence (a husband jealous of other men); resentfully envious resulting from such feelings (a jealous rage). (Now rare) requiring exclusive loyalty (the Lord is a jealous God).

Cuero’s ag community stepped up even more this year at the 75th Annual Cuero Livestock Show, bringing in a record $1,318,999 in total sales for the youth, many of whom in turn donated to the Ag Friar building fund. “For the last seven or eight years, it keeps clicking up,” Stock Show President Greg Gossett said.