Cuero –
City of Cuero reappointed Tyler McClellan, Constance Donels, and Brad Kocurek to the Cuero Development Corporation Board.
MaryJane Henson officially declared her candidacy for the School Board Member position in District 1. MaryJane Henson Announces Candidacy for School Board Member, District 1 – The Voice of Cuero,Texas
Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas
February 22, 3:00 PM – unveiling of the Museum Founder’s Mural at the Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas, 114 East Main Street, Cuero. Mural honors Joe and Wanda Reuss. Mural is upstairs, no elevator available.
Cuero German School
February 25, 3:00-4:00 PM – dedication of English German School historical marker, English German School, 205 North Terrell on Chisholm Trail Museum grounds. Classroom open for viewing following dedication.
March 23, 2:00-4:00PM – presentation of C H Waltersdorff’s History of DeWitt County, English German School, 205 North Terrell on Chisholm Trail Museum grounds. Dr James Kearney, translator and contributor, PhD from University of Texas in Germanic Studies will be present. Kaffeklatsch and German wine tasting
March 1st - 7th 2025 De Witt County Youth Livestock Show Week
The De Witt County Commissioners Court adopts a resolution proclaiming March 1st through March 7th, 2025, as De Witt County Youth Livestock Show Week.
Book Signing by Elizabeth Crook
April 3, 5:30 – book signing by Elizabeth Crook, author of historical fiction set in Texas, Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Wofford Room. $10 admission fee, free admission with purchase of book at museum gift shop
De Witt County Employees Receive Certificates of Achievement
The following De Witt County Employees received Certificates of Achievement from the FEMA Emergency Management Institute indicating employees have completed the ICS 300 course: Lisa A. Campos, Natalie D. Carson, Michael R. Dietzel, Chelsea R. Gloshen, Mark Herchek, Ashley E. Hunt, Roy A. Kuester, Bethany B. McBride Hobbs, Desi Poth-Garibay, Amanda Stehling, and Neomi Williams.
Ashley Hunt, De Witt County Human Resources Director; Neomi Williams, De Witt County Auditor; Michael Dietzel, De Witt County 1st Assistant Auditor, have completed the ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 courses. The FEMA courses provide essential training on the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The courses cover the history, principles, and organizational structure of ICS, along with its relationship to NIMS. Additionally, the training prepares personnel for supervisory roles in initial response situations and emphasizes collaboration across all levels of government, NGOs, and the private sector to effectively manage incidents and ensure a cohesive response.
Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department
Feb 6, 2025 -Meyersville VFD held their monthly training session at Brenham FD, where firefighters focused on ladder techniques and VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search).
Yoakum, Texas
Yoakum –
Yoakum Chamber of Commerce holds Land of Leather Days Feb. 15, 2025.
Annual Tom-Tom Relays and cheer on Yoakum Track this Thursday, February 27th Good Luck to all participating in the Track Meet!
Yoakum ISD files Eminent Domain Lawsuit
-Yoakum ISD filed the following eminent domain lawsuits in DeWitt County District Court identifying the following defendants and real property: 24-062-DCCV-00269 (Defendants Janie or George Green; Unknown Heirs, Assigns, or Legal Representatives of Same; Charles Parr) (906 Boyle St; Lot Nos. 16 and 17 in Block 2 of Sunset Addition, Yoakum, TX) 24-062-DCCV-00268 (Defendants Frank or Leola Parr; Unknown Heirs, Assigns, or Legal Representatives of Same; Charles Parr) (916 Baldwin St; Lot 5 in Block 2 of Sunset Addition, Yoakum, TX) 24-062-DCCV-00267 (Defendants Martha Johnson or Hattie Harris; Unknown Heirs, Assigns, or Legal Representatives of Same; Robert Chapman) (920 Baldwin St.; Lot 3 in Block 2 of Sunset Addition, Yoakum, TX) 24-062-DCCV-00266 (Defendants Lucius or Angie Mosely; Unknown Heirs, Assigns, or Legal Representatives of Same; Charles Parr) (922 Baldwin St.; Lot 2 in Block 2 of Sunset Addition, Yoakum, TX) If a Defendant desires to respond, a Defendant must file a written answer with the DeWitt County District Clerk on or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday following the expiration of 42 days after February 4, 2025. Additional information related to the lawsuits and their citations may be found at topics.txcourts.gov.
WESTHOFF SCHOOL SPRINT FESTIVAL
Westhoff School PTC Annual Spring Festival Saturday, March 29, 2025. 244 Lynch Avenue Westhoff, Tx – Live Auction, cake walk, Country Store, Games. $5 Raffle Tickets for $1000 Beef & Chest Freezer. Pre-Sale BBQ Chicken Plates $10. For more information call 830-236-5519