DeWitt County

The DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week. Pictured from left to right are 4-H Ambassador Chance Keller, 4-H Ambassador Caleb Keller, Commissioner James Kaiser, 4-H Ambassador Gunnar Frank, Commissioner James Pilchiek, 4-H Ambassador CJ Hood, Commis sioner Ryan Varela, DeWitt County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williamson, and Commissioner Brian Carson. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

The DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week. Pictured from left to right are 4-H Ambassador Chance Keller, 4-H Ambassador Caleb Keller, Commissioner James Kaiser, 4-H Ambassador Gunnar Frank, Commissioner James Pilchiek, 4-H Ambassador CJ Hood, Commis sioner Ryan Varela, DeWitt County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williamson, and Commissioner Brian Carson. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

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DeWitt County Commissioners proclaim National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10

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Friday, October 2, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week at the Sept. 28 meeting.“4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, supporting six million youth across the country,” De Witt County Judge Daryl Fowler said. “4-H programs are delivered...

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DeWitt Commissioners receives mental health authority update

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from the Gulf Bend mental health authority services at the July 27 meeting.“Gulf Bend Center is one of 39 local mental health authorities in the state of Texas,” Gulf Bend Chief Operations Officer Nicole Way said.

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DeWitt Commissioners approve road closures at July 13 meeting

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a couple of road closures at the July 13 meeting.The first road closure is a temporary closure on Ed Blackwell Rd. This is located just a little south from Yoakum and north of Cuero and will be closed for construction.“We are closing this road for...

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Emergency Management Office quarterly report, public outreach

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The DeWitt County Emergency Management Coordinator’s quarterly report showed responses to numerous emergencies as well as advancing disaster preparedness, training and public outreach during the AprilJune reporting period.“April through June was easy going,” DeWitt County Emergency Management...

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Officials urge safety, caution with fireworks this holiday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
With the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, some people in Lavaca County may be inclined to use fireworks to mark this special occasion.An order has been implemented in Lavaca County prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks in which no person may sell, detonate, ignite or any...
Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

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DeWitt County Historical Commission receives Distinguished Service Award

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a 2025 Distinguished Service Award Certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting June 22.“This is a recognition of what the plans that we’ve had during the year,” DeWitt County Historical Commission President Peggy Ledbetter...

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Commissioners: no on fireworks ban

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners voted against an aerial fireworks ban for Independence Day at the June 8 meeting.“We do this every year when the 4th of July holiday rolls around,” DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler said.

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DeWitt Commissioners adopt 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners approved a resolution adopting the county’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan at the May 26 meeting.This is a document officials say will help secure future state and federal funding for disaster prevention projects.
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