Following is the DeWitt County Sheriff’s activity report for May 3 to May 9 as submitted to The Cuero Record by the DCSO: ACCIDENTS- 9 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 7 05-03-2024 Accident on Boldt Rd, Westhoff Loose Livestock on Boldt Rd, Cuero Property Damage on Hwy 87 N, Cuero Loose Livestock on Koenig Mccrabb Rd, Cuero Assisted DPS w/ Accident on FM 237, Yorktown Animal Loose on Hwy 77A, Cuero Animal Case on Green Acres RD, Yorktown 05-04-2024 Assisted CPD w/Utilities-Electric on Crain, Cuero Theft on FM 766, Cuero Property Found on Underpass Rd, Yorktown Property Damage on Hwy 183 N, Cuero Accident on W Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on Hwy 87 N, Westhoff Theft Medicine on N Eckhardt St, Yorktown 05-05-2024 Intoxicated Person on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Disabled Vehicle on E Main St, Yorktown Threats-Terroristic on E Live Oak St, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 1447, Cuero Loose livestock on FM 3157, Meyersville Assisted DPS w/Accident on FM 1447, Yoakum Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 72 W, Nordheim Disabled Vehicle on N Riedel St, Yorktown Disturbance-Neighbors on Chestnut St, Nordheim Check Welfare on River Oaks Rd, Cuero Disturbance on E Live Oak St, Cuero Fight on E Live Oak St, Cuero Disturbance Loud Music on W Heaton St, Cuero 05-06-2024 Animal Bite on E 3rd St, Yorktown Disturbance on W Main St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Crestview DR, Cuero Animal Case on Crestview DR, Cuero 05-07-2024 Traffic Signal Issue on W Main St, Yorktown Death on Friar Rd, Cuero Assisted DPS w/Accident on Hwy 183 N, Hochheim Disturbance – Family on S Gohmert St, Yorktown Loose Livestock on Crestview Dr, Cuero Welfare Check on N Mehnert St, Yorktown Family Disturbance on FM 240, Yorktown Loose Livestock on S Hwy 183, Cuero 05-08-2024 Loose Livestock on FM 953, Cuero Animal Case on Hwy 72 W, Cuero 05-09-2024 Animal Carcass on FM 236, Cuero Theft on E Live Oak St, Cuero Burglary Building on FM 766, Cuero Animal Case on S Mertins St, Yorktown Assisted DPS w/Accident on Frank Kozielski Rd, Yorktown.

Arrest Report Week of May 3, 2024 to May 9, 2024 Jail Average Daily Count – 86 Inmates Housed for Other Agencies – 18 May 03, 2024 DaMya Tashay Crawford, 19, of Cuero, Capias Pro Fine/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Fine of $146, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $446, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping/ Fail to Appear, Fine of $441, Capias Pro Fine/Child(4-14) Not Secured by Safety Belt, Fine of $299.00, Capias Pro Fine/Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $494, Capias Pro Fine Child(4-14) Not Secured by Safety Belt, Fine of $499.00, Capias Pro Fine/Violate Promise to Appear, Fine of $494, Capias Pro Fine/No Driver’s License, Fine of $431, Capias Pro Fine/Bail Jumping/Fail to Appear, Fine of $426, Evading Arrest/Detention, Bond of $4,000, Resist Arrest/ Search, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD Linda Rae Sandoval, 35, of Cuero, Possession Marijuana< 2oz, Bond of $2,000, Cuero PD Rudy Garza Jr, 23, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG 3<28G, Bond of $2,000, Unlawful Carrying Weapon, Bond of $2,000, DCSO James Tyrell Love, of Cuero, Terroristic Threat Family Member, Bond of $4,000, DCSO Alyssa Brooke Lewis, 31, of Yorktown, Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, Bond of $5,000, DCSO Zachary Morgan Rhodes, 38, of Cuero, Assault Class C, Bond of $1,000, Cuero PD May 04, 2024 Timothy Edwin Taylor, 22, of Cuero, Speeding 10% or Over 42 MPH in 30 MPH, Bond of $500, Violate Promise to Appear, Bond of $500, Cuero PD Christopher Keith Johnson, 59, of San Antonio, Sexual Assault Child (Gonzales Co.), Bond of $150,000, DPS Jonathan Elbert Paz, 49, of Denison, Motion to Revoke/ Sex Offenders Duty to Register Life/90 Days, No Bond, DCSO David James Salinas, 33, of Yorktown, Motion to Revoke/ Manufacture/DeliveryControlled Substance PG 1>=4G<200G, Bond of $50,000, DCSO May 05, 2024 Jordan Cabello, 19, of Yoakum, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 1G < 4G, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD May 06, 2024 Latoria Herron, 47, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 < 1G, Bond of $30,000, Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD Jeffrey Michael McCord, 58, of Cuero, Parole Violation, No Bond, Cuero PD Martha Ann Flores, 37, of Cuero, Violation Probation/Assault Public Servant, Bond of $30,000, Cuero PD May 07, 2024 Jess David Nyegaard, 41, of Cuero, Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 >= 4G < 200G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $50,000, Credit Card/Debit Card Abuse, Bond of $5,000, Criminal Mischief>=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Theft Property >=$2,500<$30K, Bond of $5,000, Burglary Vehicle, Bond of $4,000, Cuero PD May 8, 2024 Gary Dewayne Smith Jr, 47, of Yorktown, Violate City Ordinance/ Weeds/High Grass, Fine of $406, DCSO Victor Hernandez, 37, of Cleveland, Possession Marijuana< 2oz Drug Free Zone, Bond of $4,000, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Yoakum PD Elijah Nathaniel Deleon, 17, of Cuero, Possession Controlled Substance PG 2<1G Drug Free Zone, Bond of $10,000, Cuero PD.

The Meyersville Junior National Honor Society chose Pet Adoptions of Cuero for their annual Community Service Project. A collection of much-needed items for cleaning and maintenance, as well as dog and cat food, treats and toys were delivered. In addition they brought several “love” envelopes to help with vet expenses, and a major donation check was the proceeds from their annual bake sale.

Texas A&M junior Kaden Simon, of DeWitt County, knows what it’s like to navigate the first year of college. It brims with thrilling opportunities and newfound friendships, but also comes with the challenges of navigating independence from family, tackling demanding coursework and charting a career and life path.

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BATON ROUGE, LA -- Richard Bediako, of Cuero, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Bediako was initiated at University of Houston-Victoria.

AUSTIN — Spring is the peak time for bird migration through Texas, and the bright lights of cities and towns can confuse birds as they fly to their northern breeding grounds. Texans are encouraged to help our winged friends on their journey by turning “Lights Out” at night across the state from March 1- June 15, with peak migration occurring April 22 through May 12.

Dear Editor: A local business recently placed an ad in the Cuero Record about its forthcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration. Unfortunately, the ad noted, “No annoying mariachi.” Many of us in the Mexican descent community find this comment culturally insensitive if not racist. Mariachi is one of Mexico’s unique and proud traditions and is itself a symbol of Mexico. Scholars suggest it is a blend of indigenous, Mexican, and European influences including the French.

By GARY ANDREWS gary@gadevotionals.com Everyday as we go through life, we are goinWhat is gentleness and what does it mean to you? According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary it means belonging to upper classes or polite society; like or suitable to polite society; refined, courteous, etc. Gentleness is kindness.