DeWitt County

DeWitt County earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP). Pictured are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler (center) with community members.

DeWitt County earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP). Pictured are DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler (center) with community members.

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DeWitt County earns Safety Achievement Award

News Staff
Friday, April 10, 2026
In recognition for its commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling the county’s workers’ compensation claim, DeWitt County has earned a 2025 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP).
Pictured from left to right are Peggy Lebetter, Mary Gayle Weber-Brindley, and Glenn Rea. Contributed photo.

Pictured from left to right are Peggy Lebetter, Mary Gayle Weber-Brindley, and Glenn Rea. Contributed photo.

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DeWitt Commissioners establish Emergency Response Team

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners approved the establishment of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) through the DeWitt County Office of Emergency Management at the March 23 meeting.
DeWitt County commissioners present a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured are Commissioners with representatives from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board, SJRC Belong, Norma's House, and CASA.

DeWitt County commissioners present a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured are Commissioners with representatives from the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board, SJRC Belong, Norma's House, and CASA.

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DeWitt County commissioners present Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the March 9 meeting.“Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.

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DeWitt County election for Precinct 2 commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Voters for DeWitt County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 will return to the polls after no candidate secured a majority in the March 3 election.Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek announced his retirement.
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 28 as Youth Livestock Show Week (YLSW). Pictured from left to right are Livestock Show Representative Anthony Netardus, Commissioner James Kaiser, Judge Daryl Fowler, Commissioner James Pilchiek, Livestock Show Representative Candace Williams, and commissioners Brian Carson and Ryan Varela.

DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 28 as Youth Livestock Show Week (YLSW). Pictured from left to right are Livestock Show Representative Anthony Netardus, Commissioner James Kaiser, Judge Daryl Fowler, Commissioner James Pilchiek, Livestock Show Representative Candace Williams, and commissioners Brian Carson and Ryan Varela.

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DeWitt Commissioners present proclamation, extend burn ban

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners adopted a resolution proclaiming the week of Feb. 28 as DeWitt County Youth Livestock Show Week.“We are recognizing the value of the 4-H and FFA members participating in the Cuero Livestock Show,” Judge Daryl Fowler said.

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DeWitt County remains under a burn ban

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
DeWitt County is still under a burn ban and Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Jordan Jr. wants to remind people to follow the guidelines in place under this ban.“DeWitt County is still under a burn ban,” Jordan said. “We’ve been in a burn ban for quite some time now.

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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

News Staff
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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