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STEAR Program helps those in need during emergencies

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as STEAR, is a free, voluntary program designed to help local officials prepare for disasters by identifying residents who may need extra help when emergencies strike. Those in DeWitt County can register.
DeWitt County Commissioners make a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 6 as National 4-H Week. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Pictured in the back row from left to right are DeWitt County 4-H Ambassadors Caleb Keller, Gunnar Frank, Chance Keller, and Emerson Fiessner. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

DeWitt County Commissioners make a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 6 as National 4-H Week. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Pictured in the back row from left to right are DeWitt County 4-H Ambassadors Caleb Keller, Gunnar Frank, Chance Keller, and Emerson Fiessner. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

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Commissioners declare week of Oct. 6 as National 4-H Week

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Friday, September 26, 2025
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 6 as National 4-H Week at the Sept. 22 meeting.

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DeWitt County Commissioners institute burn ban

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The DeWitt County Commissioners approved a burn ban at the Aug. 25 meeting.The Keetch-Byram Drought Index determines whether or not a burn ban should be instituted. “The Keetch Byram Index shows the average is at 546,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.
The DeWitt County Historical Commission received a Distinguished Service Award certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting July 14. Pictured from left to right are Historical Commission members Dan Williams, Mary Sue Williams, Shanna Burge, Marjie Kacir, Peggy Ledbetter, Betty Burda, DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, and Historical Commission member Barbara Fogelle.

The DeWitt County Historical Commission received a Distinguished Service Award certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting July 14. Pictured from left to right are Historical Commission members Dan Williams, Mary Sue Williams, Shanna Burge, Marjie Kacir, Peggy Ledbetter, Betty Burda, DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler, and Historical Commission member Barbara Fogelle.

DeWitt Commissioners present Distinguished Service Award

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Texas Historical Commission received a distinguished service award certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting July 14.“We’re just proud that we had this commission that is an active commission,” Historical Commission Director Peggy Ledbetter said.
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