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Republican Primary Results
(Posted Wed 09:27 am)
The following is the results of DeWitt County Republican Party Primary held March 2. These results are unofficial and the winner is indicated (•).
Republican Party Primary Election
United States Representative, District 15
Eddie Zamora - 585
Daniel Garza - 777
•Paul B. Haring - 792
Governor
•Rick Perry - 1,030
Kay Bailey Hutchison - 887
Debra Medina - 526
Lieutenant Governor
•David Dewhurst - 2,030
Attorney General
•Greg Abbott - 2,-023
Comptroller of Public Accounts
•Susan Combs - 2,022
Commissioner of the General Land Office
•Jerry Patterson - 1,951
Commissioner of Agriculture
•Todd Staples - 1,940
Railroad Commissioner
Victor G. Carrillo - 513
•David Porter - 1,522
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3
Rick Strange - 315
•Rick Green - 340
Jim Moseley - 358
Jeff Brown - 221
Rebecca Simmons - 325
Debra Lehrmann - 258
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5
•Paul Green -1,760
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9
•Eva Guzman - 1,143
Rose Vela - 676
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2
•Lawrence “Larry” Meyers - 1,776
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
•Cheryl Johnson - 1,768
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6
•Michael E. Keasler - 1,763
Member, State Board of Education, District 10
Brian Russell - 691
•Marsha Farney - 820
Rebecca Osborne - 450
State Senator, District 18
•Glenn Hegar - 1,897
State Representative, District 30
•Geanie W. Morrison - 2,032
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
•Greg Perkes - 1,774
District Judge, 267th Judicial District
•Skipper Koetter -1,871
County Judge
•Daryl L. Fowler - 1,271
Jay Condie - 1,012
County Clerk
Paddy Burwell - 495
•Natalie Carson - 1,847
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
•James B. Pilchiek Sr. - 358
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
•Peggy Mayer - 810
Bill Matthys - 476
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2
•Bill Robinson - 895
County Chairman
•Katherine Reilly - 1,916
Ballot Proposition 1: Photo ID
The Texas legislature should make it a priority to protect the integrity of our election process by enacting legislation that requires voters to provide valid photo identification in order to cast a ballot in any and all elections conducted in the State of Texas. •Yes 2,161 - No 202
Ballot Proposition 2: Controlling Government Growth
Every government body in Texas should be required to limit any annual increase in its budget and spending to the combined increase of population and inflation unless it first get voter approval to exceed the allowed annual growth or in the case of an official emergency. •Yes 2,132 - No 182
Ballot Proposition 3: Cutting Federal Income Taxes
In addition to aggressively eliminating irresponsible federal spending, Congress should empower American citizens to stimulate the economy by Congress cutting federal income taxes for all federal taxpayers, rather than spending hundreds of billions of dollars on so-called “federal economic stimulus”. •Yes 2,204 - No 123
Ballot Proposition 4: Public Acknowledgement of God
The use of the word “God”, prayers, and the Ten Commandments should be allowed at public gatherings and public educational institutions, as well as be permitted on government buildings and property. •Yes 2,347 - No 53
Ballot Proposition 5: Sonograms
The Texas Legislature should enact legislation requiring a sonogram to be performed and shown to each mother about to undergo a medically unnecessary, elective abortion. •Yes 1,632 - No 686
(Posted Wed 09:27 am)
The following is the results of DeWitt County Republican Party Primary held March 2. These results are unofficial and the winner is indicated (•).
Republican Party Primary Election
United States Representative, District 15
Eddie Zamora - 585
Daniel Garza - 777
•Paul B. Haring - 792
Governor
•Rick Perry - 1,030
Kay Bailey Hutchison - 887
Debra Medina - 526
Lieutenant Governor
•David Dewhurst - 2,030
Attorney General
•Greg Abbott - 2,-023
Comptroller of Public Accounts
•Susan Combs - 2,022
Commissioner of the General Land Office
•Jerry Patterson - 1,951
Commissioner of Agriculture
•Todd Staples - 1,940
Railroad Commissioner
Victor G. Carrillo - 513
•David Porter - 1,522
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3
Rick Strange - 315
•Rick Green - 340
Jim Moseley - 358
Jeff Brown - 221
Rebecca Simmons - 325
Debra Lehrmann - 258
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5
•Paul Green -1,760
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9
•Eva Guzman - 1,143
Rose Vela - 676
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2
•Lawrence “Larry” Meyers - 1,776
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5
•Cheryl Johnson - 1,768
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6
•Michael E. Keasler - 1,763
Member, State Board of Education, District 10
Brian Russell - 691
•Marsha Farney - 820
Rebecca Osborne - 450
State Senator, District 18
•Glenn Hegar - 1,897
State Representative, District 30
•Geanie W. Morrison - 2,032
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
•Greg Perkes - 1,774
District Judge, 267th Judicial District
•Skipper Koetter -1,871
County Judge
•Daryl L. Fowler - 1,271
Jay Condie - 1,012
County Clerk
Paddy Burwell - 495
•Natalie Carson - 1,847
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
•James B. Pilchiek Sr. - 358
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
•Peggy Mayer - 810
Bill Matthys - 476
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2
•Bill Robinson - 895
County Chairman
•Katherine Reilly - 1,916
Ballot Proposition 1: Photo ID
The Texas legislature should make it a priority to protect the integrity of our election process by enacting legislation that requires voters to provide valid photo identification in order to cast a ballot in any and all elections conducted in the State of Texas. •Yes 2,161 - No 202
Ballot Proposition 2: Controlling Government Growth
Every government body in Texas should be required to limit any annual increase in its budget and spending to the combined increase of population and inflation unless it first get voter approval to exceed the allowed annual growth or in the case of an official emergency. •Yes 2,132 - No 182
Ballot Proposition 3: Cutting Federal Income Taxes
In addition to aggressively eliminating irresponsible federal spending, Congress should empower American citizens to stimulate the economy by Congress cutting federal income taxes for all federal taxpayers, rather than spending hundreds of billions of dollars on so-called “federal economic stimulus”. •Yes 2,204 - No 123
Ballot Proposition 4: Public Acknowledgement of God
The use of the word “God”, prayers, and the Ten Commandments should be allowed at public gatherings and public educational institutions, as well as be permitted on government buildings and property. •Yes 2,347 - No 53
Ballot Proposition 5: Sonograms
The Texas Legislature should enact legislation requiring a sonogram to be performed and shown to each mother about to undergo a medically unnecessary, elective abortion. •Yes 1,632 - No 686
Democratic Primary Results
(Posted Wed 09:25 am)
The following is the results of DeWitt County Democratic Party Primary held March 2. These results are unofficial and the winner is indicated (•).
Democratic Party Primary
Election
United States Representative, District 15
Doug “LaPerla” Purl - 73
•Ruben Hinojosa - 320
Governor
Bill Dear - 6
Star Locke - 4
Felix (Rodriguez) Alvarado - 19
•Bill White - 347
Alma Ludivina Aguado - 4
Farouk Shami - 29
Clement E. Glenn - 4
Lieutenant Governor
Marc Katz - 83
•Linda Chavez-Thompson - 159
Ronnie Earle - 139
Attorney General
•Barbara Ann Radnofsky - 332
Commissioner of the General Land Office
•Hector Uribe - 140
Bill Burton - 237
Commissioner of Agriculture
•Hank Gilbert - 225
Richard “Kinky” Friedman - 170
Railroad Commissioner
•Jeff Weems - 348
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3
•Jim Sharp - 349
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5
•Bill Moody - 331
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9
•Blake Bailey - 331
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6
•Keith Hampton - 338
Member, State Board of Education, District 10
•Judy Jennings - 340
State Senator, District 18
•Patricia “Pat” Olney - 332
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
•Linda Yanez - 336
County Judge
•Ben E. Prause - 407
District Clerk
•Tabeth Gardner - 374
County Treasurer
•Peggy Ledbetter - 390
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
•Joe L. Machalec - 87
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4
•Donald R. Kuecker - 95
Alfred Rangnow - 60
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
•Chester Hanzelka - 178
County Chairman
•Janine Stubbs - 365
(Posted Wed 09:25 am)
The following is the results of DeWitt County Democratic Party Primary held March 2. These results are unofficial and the winner is indicated (•).
Democratic Party Primary
Election
United States Representative, District 15
Doug “LaPerla” Purl - 73
•Ruben Hinojosa - 320
Governor
Bill Dear - 6
Star Locke - 4
Felix (Rodriguez) Alvarado - 19
•Bill White - 347
Alma Ludivina Aguado - 4
Farouk Shami - 29
Clement E. Glenn - 4
Lieutenant Governor
Marc Katz - 83
•Linda Chavez-Thompson - 159
Ronnie Earle - 139
Attorney General
•Barbara Ann Radnofsky - 332
Commissioner of the General Land Office
•Hector Uribe - 140
Bill Burton - 237
Commissioner of Agriculture
•Hank Gilbert - 225
Richard “Kinky” Friedman - 170
Railroad Commissioner
•Jeff Weems - 348
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 3
•Jim Sharp - 349
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 5
•Bill Moody - 331
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 9
•Blake Bailey - 331
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 6
•Keith Hampton - 338
Member, State Board of Education, District 10
•Judy Jennings - 340
State Senator, District 18
•Patricia “Pat” Olney - 332
Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3
•Linda Yanez - 336
County Judge
•Ben E. Prause - 407
District Clerk
•Tabeth Gardner - 374
County Treasurer
•Peggy Ledbetter - 390
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
•Joe L. Machalec - 87
County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4
•Donald R. Kuecker - 95
Alfred Rangnow - 60
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1
•Chester Hanzelka - 178
County Chairman
•Janine Stubbs - 365
Front Page News
Murder charges follow shooting
(Posted Wed 08:52 am)
Four people were arrested here late Friday in connection with a murder of a 26-year-old Cuero man that night.
Cuero Police Department reports Isaac Gamez was shot and killed following a fight in west Cuero.
A call to the dispatcher’s office at about 9 p.m. Friday indicated there had been a shooting in the 200 block of Togo Street. Cuero EMS and police responded to the call and attempted to revive Gamez with CPR. However, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to Cuero Community Hospital.
Cuero Police Chief Chris Hernandez said the investigation revealed there More
(Posted Wed 08:52 am)
Four people were arrested here late Friday in connection with a murder of a 26-year-old Cuero man that night.
Cuero Police Department reports Isaac Gamez was shot and killed following a fight in west Cuero.
A call to the dispatcher’s office at about 9 p.m. Friday indicated there had been a shooting in the 200 block of Togo Street. Cuero EMS and police responded to the call and attempted to revive Gamez with CPR. However, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to Cuero Community Hospital.
Cuero Police Chief Chris Hernandez said the investigation revealed there More
Gov. Perry announces new plant
by Glenn Rea, Record Editor
(Posted Wed 08:38 am)
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Governor Rick Perry was here last week to announce that SIPCO has chosen Cuero for its new manufacturing plant. The plant will result in a $6 million capital investment project here and will create 100 new jobs. The announcement was made at DeWitt County Courthouse Thursday. (Record photo) A standing room only crowd was on hand Thursday to hear Texas Governor Rick Perry announce a new industry has chosen Cuero for a manufacturing plant. When completed it will create 100 new jobs in the area and possibly more in the future.
The new manufacturing facility is SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions. The company produces high-precision gear products for motion control, power transmission equipment and hydraulic systems. It specializes in custom engineered products and high-volume production.
The announcement was made in the County Courtroom of DeWitt County Courthouse with representatives of state and local governmental entities attending.
Announcing the news More
by Glenn Rea, Record Editor
(Posted Wed 08:38 am)
Governor Rick Perry was here last week to announce that SIPCO has chosen Cuero for its new manufacturing plant. The plant will result in a $6 million capital investment project here and will create 100 new jobs. The announcement was made at DeWitt County Courthouse Thursday. (Record photo) A standing room only crowd was on hand Thursday to hear Texas Governor Rick Perry announce a new industry has chosen Cuero for a manufacturing plant. When completed it will create 100 new jobs in the area and possibly more in the future.
The new manufacturing facility is SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions. The company produces high-precision gear products for motion control, power transmission equipment and hydraulic systems. It specializes in custom engineered products and high-volume production.
The announcement was made in the County Courtroom of DeWitt County Courthouse with representatives of state and local governmental entities attending.
Announcing the news More
SIPCO produces gears
(Posted Wed 09:00 am)
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SIPCO CEO Raul A. Martinez spoke about the new manufacturing plant planned for Cuero at last week's meeting. (Record photo) Precision gear products will soon be manufactured in Cuero according to an announcement made here last week by SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions CEO Raul Martinez.
The company’s products are used in many industries, including energy (wind, solar, and oilfield), robotics, packaging, printing, energy and material handling.
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Martinez said, “We started our gearbox distribution business in 1985 with the vision of having some day our own manufacturing facilities.”
He added, “Even though our business grew from the oil patch, we saw the opportunities and benefits of expanding into other areas, such as automation, packaging, material handling, steel More
(Posted Wed 09:00 am)
SIPCO CEO Raul A. Martinez spoke about the new manufacturing plant planned for Cuero at last week's meeting. (Record photo) Precision gear products will soon be manufactured in Cuero according to an announcement made here last week by SIPCO Mechanical Linkage Solutions CEO Raul Martinez.
The company’s products are used in many industries, including energy (wind, solar, and oilfield), robotics, packaging, printing, energy and material handling.
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Martinez said, “We started our gearbox distribution business in 1985 with the vision of having some day our own manufacturing facilities.”
He added, “Even though our business grew from the oil patch, we saw the opportunities and benefits of expanding into other areas, such as automation, packaging, material handling, steel More
Show honors Lovel Blain
(Posted Wed 08:56 am)
Lovel Blain received the Honorary Contributor award at Friday’s 61st Annual Cuero Livestock Show. This was the 16th time the award has been presented.
In making the presentation, Cuero Livestock Show President Leo Heinemann said Blain has touched the lives of many young people. His dedication, consistency, work ethic, and sincere honesty have benefited many young people, both in the show and our community.”
Blain was born in Yorktown in 1946. He raised animals in FFA as a young man, has always been a horse lover, and worked on several ranches growing up. After graduation he moved to Corpus More
(Posted Wed 08:56 am)
Lovel Blain received the Honorary Contributor award at Friday’s 61st Annual Cuero Livestock Show. This was the 16th time the award has been presented.
In making the presentation, Cuero Livestock Show President Leo Heinemann said Blain has touched the lives of many young people. His dedication, consistency, work ethic, and sincere honesty have benefited many young people, both in the show and our community.”
Blain was born in Yorktown in 1946. He raised animals in FFA as a young man, has always been a horse lover, and worked on several ranches growing up. After graduation he moved to Corpus More
Livestock Show tops $298,000
(Posted Wed 08:45 am)
Laurel Kelley of Arneckeville 4-H earned the Grand Champion Market Steer banner at Thursday's 61st Annual Cuero Livestock Show steer judging. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelley, she is shown with the Shoestring Syndicate buyers at Friday night's auction. (Record photo) Cuero Livestock Show completed its 61st annual awards show and auction Friday night with buyers contributing almost $300,000 to DeWitt County youngsters.
There were 136 projects and 13 pens of Commercial Heifers sold at this year’s auction and buyers spent $298,635 topping last year by over $23,000. The total included $255,085 spent on the projects and $43,550 on the heifer auction.
This year’s auction compares to last year’s totals that saw $226,887 spent on 127 animal projects and another $48,500 on 43 head in the Commercial Heifer auction.
Helping boost this year’s auction success was another $13,810 from individuals More
(Posted Wed 08:45 am)
Laurel Kelley of Arneckeville 4-H earned the Grand Champion Market Steer banner at Thursday's 61st Annual Cuero Livestock Show steer judging. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelley, she is shown with the Shoestring Syndicate buyers at Friday night's auction. (Record photo) Cuero Livestock Show completed its 61st annual awards show and auction Friday night with buyers contributing almost $300,000 to DeWitt County youngsters.
There were 136 projects and 13 pens of Commercial Heifers sold at this year’s auction and buyers spent $298,635 topping last year by over $23,000. The total included $255,085 spent on the projects and $43,550 on the heifer auction.
This year’s auction compares to last year’s totals that saw $226,887 spent on 127 animal projects and another $48,500 on 43 head in the Commercial Heifer auction.
Helping boost this year’s auction success was another $13,810 from individuals More
DeWitt Briefs
DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 2/24/2010 09:21 am)
Black History Celebration
The African American Mirage Heritage Association is requesting support for the Historic Black History Celebration to be held at Quinn Chapel Missionary Methodist Church, Reverend Lester Adams, Pastor, 112 Threlkeld St., Cuero, on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. starting with a historic march. There also will be a food booth and bazaar celebrating the organization code and historic program beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Joyce Williams Spears at 832-656-8743 or Amanda Bryant at 275-9404.
Benefit blood drive
Cuero Volunteer Fire Department along with Mount Vernon Mills in conjunction with The More
(Posted 2/24/2010 09:21 am)
Black History Celebration
The African American Mirage Heritage Association is requesting support for the Historic Black History Celebration to be held at Quinn Chapel Missionary Methodist Church, Reverend Lester Adams, Pastor, 112 Threlkeld St., Cuero, on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. starting with a historic march. There also will be a food booth and bazaar celebrating the organization code and historic program beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information call Joyce Williams Spears at 832-656-8743 or Amanda Bryant at 275-9404.
Benefit blood drive
Cuero Volunteer Fire Department along with Mount Vernon Mills in conjunction with The More
DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 2/10/2010 09:02 am)
Valentine dinner, dance
The Charlie Prause Band of Houston will provide music for dancing following a gourmet buffet dinner on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the VFW Hall hosted by the DeWitt County Historical Commission. Prizes for best attire in keeping with the theme ‘Formal Wear Past and Present’ will be awarded. Attendees may wear dressy clothing or formal wear of any time period. Tickets are $40 from Peggy Ledbetter at the courthouse. The menu includes roast beef, chicken marsala, smoked salmon, fresh vegetables, and apple dumplings al-a-mode. The deadline to purchase tickets is 10 a.m. Wednesday and no More
(Posted 2/10/2010 09:02 am)
Valentine dinner, dance
The Charlie Prause Band of Houston will provide music for dancing following a gourmet buffet dinner on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the VFW Hall hosted by the DeWitt County Historical Commission. Prizes for best attire in keeping with the theme ‘Formal Wear Past and Present’ will be awarded. Attendees may wear dressy clothing or formal wear of any time period. Tickets are $40 from Peggy Ledbetter at the courthouse. The menu includes roast beef, chicken marsala, smoked salmon, fresh vegetables, and apple dumplings al-a-mode. The deadline to purchase tickets is 10 a.m. Wednesday and no More
DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 2/3/2010 10:12 am)
Central DeWitt banquet
Central DeWitt County Wildlife Management Association will host it's annual Buck and Coyote Contest Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, at the Cuero VFW. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Chamber ribbon cuttings
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cuero Community Hospital's expansion and historical exhibit unveiling on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 5 p.m.. The ribbon cutting will take place in the Courtyard of Angels. The public is invited to attend.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the More
(Posted 2/3/2010 10:12 am)
Central DeWitt banquet
Central DeWitt County Wildlife Management Association will host it's annual Buck and Coyote Contest Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 6, at the Cuero VFW. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Chamber ribbon cuttings
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cuero Community Hospital's expansion and historical exhibit unveiling on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 5 p.m.. The ribbon cutting will take place in the Courtyard of Angels. The public is invited to attend.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the More
DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 1/27/2010 09:22 am)
Elvis is back
Call off the Texas Rangers, the Elvis lamp has returned! The Elvis lamp will make its comeback at the 2010 Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Membership Social and Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Hall. Elvis will be awarded to yet another deserving person in our community that evening, so don't miss out on seeing this in person. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the Chamber office or from any Chamber Director.
Chamber celebrating 100th
Cuero Chamber of Commerce will turn 100 More
(Posted 1/27/2010 09:22 am)
Elvis is back
Call off the Texas Rangers, the Elvis lamp has returned! The Elvis lamp will make its comeback at the 2010 Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Membership Social and Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Hall. Elvis will be awarded to yet another deserving person in our community that evening, so don't miss out on seeing this in person. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the Chamber office or from any Chamber Director.
Chamber celebrating 100th
Cuero Chamber of Commerce will turn 100 More
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