Breaking
Yorktown to be in five-team football district
(Posted Thu 09:23 am)
Yorktown will compete in a five-team district in football during the 2012-14 seasons as the biennial UIL reclassification and realignment was released Thursday.
The Wildcats will compete in Class 1A, Division I with Ganado, Kendy, Shiner and Three Rivers.
More on this story coming to YorktownNews-View.com.
Following is the Region IV, Class 1A Division I realignment for 2012-14:
REGION IV
District 13 — Flatonia, Holland, Thorndale, Thrall, Weimar.
District 14 — Brackettville, Center Point, Harper, Junction, Mason, Ozona.
District 15 — Ganado, Kenedy, Shiner, Three Rivers, Yorktown.
District 16 — Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco, La Villa, Monte Alto, Santa Maria.
(Posted Thu 09:23 am)
Yorktown will compete in a five-team district in football during the 2012-14 seasons as the biennial UIL reclassification and realignment was released Thursday.
The Wildcats will compete in Class 1A, Division I with Ganado, Kendy, Shiner and Three Rivers.
More on this story coming to YorktownNews-View.com.
Following is the Region IV, Class 1A Division I realignment for 2012-14:
REGION IV
District 13 — Flatonia, Holland, Thorndale, Thrall, Weimar.
District 14 — Brackettville, Center Point, Harper, Junction, Mason, Ozona.
District 15 — Ganado, Kenedy, Shiner, Three Rivers, Yorktown.
District 16 — Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco, La Villa, Monte Alto, Santa Maria.
Yorktown
Hard work from dusk to dawn routine for 74-year-old Yorktown cattleman
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, Yorktown News-View
(Posted Wed 03:03 pm)
From an early age, Alton Ray “Sonny” Seifert, knew what hard work entailed.
Born in an upstairs bedroom of the old Davy store to Herman and Annie Seifert, Sonny left school at age 14 when his father died in order to help support his family.
“There was no welfare and no other means of making a living. Someone had to help,” Seifert said.
Presently, Seifert, 74, keeps busy by tending to 6,000 acres of ranch in four counties. He works long hours, seven days a week.
“A lot of times, I’ll walk out to go More...
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, Yorktown News-View
(Posted Wed 03:03 pm)
From an early age, Alton Ray “Sonny” Seifert, knew what hard work entailed. Born in an upstairs bedroom of the old Davy store to Herman and Annie Seifert, Sonny left school at age 14 when his father died in order to help support his family.
“There was no welfare and no other means of making a living. Someone had to help,” Seifert said.
Presently, Seifert, 74, keeps busy by tending to 6,000 acres of ranch in four counties. He works long hours, seven days a week.
“A lot of times, I’ll walk out to go More...
Goats, lambs, take center stage at Nordheim Stock Show
by MARI GOHLKE, Yorktown News-View
(Posted Wed 02:41 pm)
“Anyone here from Eagle Ford? I’ll start with you for $100,000.”
Auctioneer Gary Jarzombek kicked off the bidding with this tonque-in-cheek quip at the annual Nordheim FFA Stock Show and Sale held this past Saturday in the Nordheim Show Barn. While the show ring didn’t boast any beef this year, there were plenty of goats, lambs and hogs up for grabs, as well as generous buyers and supporters in attendance.
This year’s show was dedicated to Nordheim ISD School Secretary Shirley Karnei. Karnei, a Nordheim High School graduate, is a 24-year employee with the district. More...
by MARI GOHLKE, Yorktown News-View
(Posted Wed 02:41 pm)
“Anyone here from Eagle Ford? I’ll start with you for $100,000.”Auctioneer Gary Jarzombek kicked off the bidding with this tonque-in-cheek quip at the annual Nordheim FFA Stock Show and Sale held this past Saturday in the Nordheim Show Barn. While the show ring didn’t boast any beef this year, there were plenty of goats, lambs and hogs up for grabs, as well as generous buyers and supporters in attendance.
This year’s show was dedicated to Nordheim ISD School Secretary Shirley Karnei. Karnei, a Nordheim High School graduate, is a 24-year employee with the district. More...
School board recognized, Kneese's contract extended to 2015 at meeting
(Posted Wed 02:24 pm)
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Yorktown Independent School District was held at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the Junior High library.
The following members were present, Boyd Weise, Jerry Steves, H. R. Krause, Mark Niemier, Nelda Sertuche, Keary Perez and superintendent Deborah Kneese. Member Mark Weischwill was absent from the meeting.
Others present at the meeting included Shannon Franke, Sylvia Hernandez, Trey Alexander and approximately 50 guests.
President Weise called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed.
More...
(Posted Wed 02:24 pm)
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Yorktown Independent School District was held at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 in the Junior High library.
The following members were present, Boyd Weise, Jerry Steves, H. R. Krause, Mark Niemier, Nelda Sertuche, Keary Perez and superintendent Deborah Kneese. Member Mark Weischwill was absent from the meeting.
Others present at the meeting included Shannon Franke, Sylvia Hernandez, Trey Alexander and approximately 50 guests.
President Weise called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed.
More...
CNA class offered at YHS
(Posted Wed 02:17 pm)
The new Certified Nurse Assistant class at Yorktown High School recently trained at the local EMS for their CPR requirement before they begin clinicals at Yorktown Manor Nursing and Rehab.
Rhonda Bruns teaches the CNA course at the high school. William Potcinske taught the CPR class.
Shown are from left, Destany Mungia, Mason Black, Kimberly Alvarez, Crystal Buesing and Potcinske.
(Posted Wed 02:17 pm)
The new Certified Nurse Assistant class at Yorktown High School recently trained at the local EMS for their CPR requirement before they begin clinicals at Yorktown Manor Nursing and Rehab. Rhonda Bruns teaches the CNA course at the high school. William Potcinske taught the CPR class.
Shown are from left, Destany Mungia, Mason Black, Kimberly Alvarez, Crystal Buesing and Potcinske.
Humane Society to offset spay and neuter costs for pets
(Posted Wed 02:04 pm)
The Yorktown/Nordheim Humane Society is offering to help offset the cost to spay and neuter dogs and cats.
To qualify for the discount, the pet owner must be a member of the Yorktown/Nordheim Humane Society.
Discounts will be in the form of vouchers of $20 for neuters for male dogs and $30 for female dogs and cats.
Annual individual memberships are $10 and corporate memberships are $200 yearly.
For more information about the spay or neuter vouchers, call Renae Pierce at 361-564-2234. To apply for membership, call Karen Bernier at 361-491-0352.
(Posted Wed 02:04 pm)
The Yorktown/Nordheim Humane Society is offering to help offset the cost to spay and neuter dogs and cats.
To qualify for the discount, the pet owner must be a member of the Yorktown/Nordheim Humane Society.
Discounts will be in the form of vouchers of $20 for neuters for male dogs and $30 for female dogs and cats.
Annual individual memberships are $10 and corporate memberships are $200 yearly.
For more information about the spay or neuter vouchers, call Renae Pierce at 361-564-2234. To apply for membership, call Karen Bernier at 361-491-0352.
Three seats available in May 12 city council election
(Posted 1/25/2012 04:22 pm)
Feb. 4 is the first day to register for the city council election on May 12.
The council members whose seats are up for election are Manuel Serrano, Ruben B. B. Garcia and Fraces Villa.
The deadline to register is March 5.
(Posted 1/25/2012 04:22 pm)
Feb. 4 is the first day to register for the city council election on May 12.
The council members whose seats are up for election are Manuel Serrano, Ruben B. B. Garcia and Fraces Villa.
The deadline to register is March 5.
Minister trying to raise diabetes awareness
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, Yorktown News-View
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:19 pm)
When the Rev. Pete Guajardo came to Primera Iglesia Bautista in October 2011, he knew big changes were in store. One important priority was bringing diabetes education classes to the area.
Guajardo said he learned about the classes being offered in Cuero and Yoakum, and then arranged to have them offered in Yorktown by a grant from TMF Health Quality Institute. Classes are led by Hilda Ramirez, RN, CDE of Texas Home Health.
“Diabetes, mainly type 2 diabetes, is a big problem within our Hispanic culture, especially around here in South Texas,” Guajardo said.
Sandi English, PhD, More...
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, Yorktown News-View
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:19 pm)
When the Rev. Pete Guajardo came to Primera Iglesia Bautista in October 2011, he knew big changes were in store. One important priority was bringing diabetes education classes to the area.Guajardo said he learned about the classes being offered in Cuero and Yoakum, and then arranged to have them offered in Yorktown by a grant from TMF Health Quality Institute. Classes are led by Hilda Ramirez, RN, CDE of Texas Home Health.
“Diabetes, mainly type 2 diabetes, is a big problem within our Hispanic culture, especially around here in South Texas,” Guajardo said.
Sandi English, PhD, More...
DeWitt
DOJ gives local precinct lines approval
by GLENN REA, Editor & Publisher
(Posted Wed 02:15 pm)
It may be a while before residents of DeWitt County learn what legislative or congressional districts represent them but they can see now who their local representatives are.
DeWitt County recently received approval from the Department of Justice for its new commissioners court, justice of the peace and election precincts boundaries.
These boundary changes were necessary due to changes in population as a result of the 2010 census.
Residents can view the changes in the boundaries in DeWitt County Clerk Natalie Carson’s office at the courthouse during regular business hours.
County Judge Daryl More...
by GLENN REA, Editor & Publisher
(Posted Wed 02:15 pm)
It may be a while before residents of DeWitt County learn what legislative or congressional districts represent them but they can see now who their local representatives are.
DeWitt County recently received approval from the Department of Justice for its new commissioners court, justice of the peace and election precincts boundaries.
These boundary changes were necessary due to changes in population as a result of the 2010 census.
Residents can view the changes in the boundaries in DeWitt County Clerk Natalie Carson’s office at the courthouse during regular business hours.
County Judge Daryl More...
Applause
Tam, Hinds to marry Feb. 18
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:14 pm)
Cynthia Tam and Matt L. Hinds announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Feb. 18 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown.
Cynthia is the daughter of Rose Marie Tam and the late Tony Tam of Yorktown and Matt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hinds of Victoria.
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:14 pm)
Cynthia Tam and Matt L. Hinds announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Feb. 18 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown. Cynthia is the daughter of Rose Marie Tam and the late Tony Tam of Yorktown and Matt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hinds of Victoria.
Roeder family welcomes son
(Posted 1/17/2012 03:29 pm)
Debbie and Don Roeder of Yorktown announce the arrival of their son, Carter Jackson Roeder. He was born on Dec. 16, 2011 at 7:54 a.m. at DeTar Hospital North in Victoria.
He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.
His sister Kaitlyn Leigh Roeder welcomed him home.
His grandparents are Roman and Virgie Drabek of Schulenburg, and Eddie and Donna Roeder of Yorktown; his great-grandmother is Helen Crocker of Yorktown.
(Posted 1/17/2012 03:29 pm)
Debbie and Don Roeder of Yorktown announce the arrival of their son, Carter Jackson Roeder. He was born on Dec. 16, 2011 at 7:54 a.m. at DeTar Hospital North in Victoria.
He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.
His sister Kaitlyn Leigh Roeder welcomed him home.
His grandparents are Roman and Virgie Drabek of Schulenburg, and Eddie and Donna Roeder of Yorktown; his great-grandmother is Helen Crocker of Yorktown.
Five generations
(Posted 1/4/2012 02:19 pm)
Five Generations of the Plasczyk family are shown. Front row from left, Sherry Oakes, daughter of Shirley, holding Craig’s son, Remington and Shirley Keseling. Back row from left, Edmond Plasczyk, Craig Oakes, son of Sherry, and Alice Plasczyk.
(Posted 1/4/2012 02:19 pm)
Five Generations of the Plasczyk family are shown. Front row from left, Sherry Oakes, daughter of Shirley, holding Craig’s son, Remington and Shirley Keseling. Back row from left, Edmond Plasczyk, Craig Oakes, son of Sherry, and Alice Plasczyk.
Briefly
News-View In Brief
(Posted Wed 02:28 pm)
Diabetes classes offered at Primera Iglesia Bautista
A diabetes-self management education class will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Primera Iglesia Bautista.
The class will be titled, “Your ongoing journey with diabetes” and will cover complex concepts related to diabetes including the natural course of diabetes, the many medicine options that exist for people with diabetes today, what insulin is and how it works, long-term complications associated with diabetes and the ABCs of diabetes.
A light supper will be provided.
Delicious meal, entertainment at Feb. 11 Senior Serve
The Yorktown High School Project Graduation More...
(Posted Wed 02:28 pm)
Diabetes classes offered at Primera Iglesia Bautista
A diabetes-self management education class will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Primera Iglesia Bautista.
The class will be titled, “Your ongoing journey with diabetes” and will cover complex concepts related to diabetes including the natural course of diabetes, the many medicine options that exist for people with diabetes today, what insulin is and how it works, long-term complications associated with diabetes and the ABCs of diabetes.
A light supper will be provided.
Delicious meal, entertainment at Feb. 11 Senior Serve
The Yorktown High School Project Graduation More...
News-View In Brief
(Posted 1/17/2012 03:25 pm)
Big Buck Awards Banquet set for Jan. 21
Western DeWitt Wildlife Management Association Annual Big Buck Contest Awards Banquet will be held Jan. 21 at the fire station in Yorktown.
Sign-in begins at 6 p.m. All big buck entries must have antlers present to receive awards.
Call Jeff Massey at 361-491-1402 or Don Roeder at 361-649-7111 for more information.
Soup ‘n’ Sides event set for Jan. 26
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown is having their annual Soup ‘n’ Sides event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 26
Plates More...
(Posted 1/17/2012 03:25 pm)
Big Buck Awards Banquet set for Jan. 21
Western DeWitt Wildlife Management Association Annual Big Buck Contest Awards Banquet will be held Jan. 21 at the fire station in Yorktown.
Sign-in begins at 6 p.m. All big buck entries must have antlers present to receive awards.
Call Jeff Massey at 361-491-1402 or Don Roeder at 361-649-7111 for more information.
Soup ‘n’ Sides event set for Jan. 26
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown is having their annual Soup ‘n’ Sides event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 26
Plates More...
Obituaries
Emerence Fanelli
(Posted Today 01:56 pm)
Our dear mother passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Victoria at the age of 86 years. We miss her and realize that we have been very blessed to have such a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
On Feb 1, 1926, Emerence Maria was born in Yorktown to the late Kunegunda Danysh Migura and Emanuel Anton Migura. While working in San Antonio, she met her true love and future husband, Angelo Fanelli, on a blind date. Dad was stationed in San Antonio with the Army at the time.
They lived the rest of their More...
(Posted Today 01:56 pm)
Our dear mother passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Victoria at the age of 86 years. We miss her and realize that we have been very blessed to have such a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
On Feb 1, 1926, Emerence Maria was born in Yorktown to the late Kunegunda Danysh Migura and Emanuel Anton Migura. While working in San Antonio, she met her true love and future husband, Angelo Fanelli, on a blind date. Dad was stationed in San Antonio with the Army at the time.
They lived the rest of their More...
Gus Sucher
(Posted Wed 12:36 pm)
Gus Sucher, 90, of Victoria died Jan. 25, 2012.
He was born May 30, 1921 in Runge to the late Robert and Louise Bues Sucher.
He is survived by his daughter Sheryl and husband Denis Mueller of Cuero; son Don and wife Melanie Sucher of Victoria; grandchildren Wesley and wife Kaitie Sucher, Kyle Mueller and Alyssa Sucher; sister Ellie Schendel and sister-in-law Mary Sucher.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lydia Jaeger Sucher, brothers Herbert Sucher, Arthur Sucher, Emil Sucher, Walter Sucher; sisters Irma Pohl, Hertha Forsyth, Frances Pargmann, Minnie Sievers More...
(Posted Wed 12:36 pm)
Gus Sucher, 90, of Victoria died Jan. 25, 2012. He was born May 30, 1921 in Runge to the late Robert and Louise Bues Sucher.
He is survived by his daughter Sheryl and husband Denis Mueller of Cuero; son Don and wife Melanie Sucher of Victoria; grandchildren Wesley and wife Kaitie Sucher, Kyle Mueller and Alyssa Sucher; sister Ellie Schendel and sister-in-law Mary Sucher.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lydia Jaeger Sucher, brothers Herbert Sucher, Arthur Sucher, Emil Sucher, Walter Sucher; sisters Irma Pohl, Hertha Forsyth, Frances Pargmann, Minnie Sievers More...
Ruby Kraatz
(Posted Wed 11:54 am)
Ruby Kraatz, 66, of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. She was born in Weesatche, on May 20, 1945 to the late Alfred Kraatz and Hermina Reck Kraatz.
She is survived by brother, Wilbert Kraatz of Weesatche; and brother in law, Raymond Weise of Arneckeville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Edgar Kraatz and Elliott Kraatz; and sister, Lillian Weise.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3 at Mission Nursing Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Weesatche Cemetery.
Finch Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
(Posted Wed 11:54 am)
Ruby Kraatz, 66, of Cuero, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. She was born in Weesatche, on May 20, 1945 to the late Alfred Kraatz and Hermina Reck Kraatz.
She is survived by brother, Wilbert Kraatz of Weesatche; and brother in law, Raymond Weise of Arneckeville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Edgar Kraatz and Elliott Kraatz; and sister, Lillian Weise.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3 at Mission Nursing Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Weesatche Cemetery.
Finch Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
Frieda Lee Leonhardt
(Posted Wed 09:43 am)
Frieda Lee Leonhardt, 84, of Runge died Jan. 30, 2012.
She was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Dewitt County to the late Gustav and Clara Kirchner.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Cecil) Jones from Runge, grandsons Steven Ray (Jennifer) Jones, Robert Christopher (Erica) Jones, Patrick Allen Jones, and Andrew Tyler Jones and seven great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Leonhardt, two brothers, and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 Finch Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday More...
(Posted Wed 09:43 am)
Frieda Lee Leonhardt, 84, of Runge died Jan. 30, 2012.
She was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Dewitt County to the late Gustav and Clara Kirchner.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Cecil) Jones from Runge, grandsons Steven Ray (Jennifer) Jones, Robert Christopher (Erica) Jones, Patrick Allen Jones, and Andrew Tyler Jones and seven great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Leonhardt, two brothers, and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 Finch Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday More...
Linda Joyce Barth
(Posted 1/25/2012 01:45 pm)
Linda Joyce Barth, a former editor of Houston House & Home Magazine and a joyful aesthete known for her discerning eye for design, architecture and fashion, died on Jan. 21, 2012, after a long battle with cancer, at the rural home of her cousins near Angleton.
Linda, who also worked in years past for an advertising agency in Denver and wrote for Houston’s city magazine, Houston Metropolitan, became editor of Houston House & Home in 2002. In the pages of the magazine each month, she introduced Houstonians to cutting-edge architects and designers and went inside some of the More...
(Posted 1/25/2012 01:45 pm)
Linda Joyce Barth, a former editor of Houston House & Home Magazine and a joyful aesthete known for her discerning eye for design, architecture and fashion, died on Jan. 21, 2012, after a long battle with cancer, at the rural home of her cousins near Angleton.Linda, who also worked in years past for an advertising agency in Denver and wrote for Houston’s city magazine, Houston Metropolitan, became editor of Houston House & Home in 2002. In the pages of the magazine each month, she introduced Houstonians to cutting-edge architects and designers and went inside some of the More...
Ysabel S. Alaniz
(Posted 1/19/2012 09:31 am)
Ysabel S. Alaniz, 66, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012.
He was born in Runge on May 28, 1945 to the late Isabel and Evangelina Sanchez Alaniz.
Survivors include brothers, Guadalupe Alaniz and Jose Alaniz; and sisters, Dora Moreno, Trinity Hackney, Maria Morin, Lydia Garcia, Sanjuanna Castenada and Susana Grimaldo.
Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown. Interment will More...
(Posted 1/19/2012 09:31 am)
Ysabel S. Alaniz, 66, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012.
He was born in Runge on May 28, 1945 to the late Isabel and Evangelina Sanchez Alaniz.
Survivors include brothers, Guadalupe Alaniz and Jose Alaniz; and sisters, Dora Moreno, Trinity Hackney, Maria Morin, Lydia Garcia, Sanjuanna Castenada and Susana Grimaldo.
Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown. Interment will More...
Sports
Winners announced at Annual Big Buck Awards Banquet held Jan. 21
(Posted Wed 02:55 pm)
Big Buck Division Winners are, from left, Charles Shroeder, Kalli Merks, Justin Shroeder, Patrick Frank and Bobby Leister. Western DeWitt Wildlife Management Association held their annual big buck awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 21.
The donated prizes awarded and the winning receipents are as follows.
Big Buck Division
First Place-Remington CDL 25-06 Rife, donated by EKPE Ranch, Warwas Construction and Watson Ag Service was won by Charles Schroeder.
Second Place-40 bags of Lyssy & Eckel Deer Pellets, donated by Lyssy and Eckel Feed Co. was won by Kalli Merks.
Third Place-Hurcules 100 pound Road Feeder, donated by South Texas Air Conditioning was won by Justin Schroeder.
Fourth Place - Custom Made Hunting Knife by Bud Mattox, More...
(Posted Wed 02:55 pm)
Big Buck Division Winners are, from left, Charles Shroeder, Kalli Merks, Justin Shroeder, Patrick Frank and Bobby Leister. Western DeWitt Wildlife Management Association held their annual big buck awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 21.
The donated prizes awarded and the winning receipents are as follows.
Big Buck Division
First Place-Remington CDL 25-06 Rife, donated by EKPE Ranch, Warwas Construction and Watson Ag Service was won by Charles Schroeder.
Second Place-40 bags of Lyssy & Eckel Deer Pellets, donated by Lyssy and Eckel Feed Co. was won by Kalli Merks.
Third Place-Hurcules 100 pound Road Feeder, donated by South Texas Air Conditioning was won by Justin Schroeder.
Fourth Place - Custom Made Hunting Knife by Bud Mattox, More...
Seventh and eighth grade Wildcats play Ganado
(Posted Wed 11:23 am)
The seventh grade Wildcats played the Ganado Indians for the second time this season on Monday, Jan. 30.
“Even though both teams had a slow start offensively, the defense for both team made the game very interesting,” said coach Bruno Mata.
The score at the end of the first period was 3-0 in favor of the Wildcats.
“The second period was a very aggressive offensive one and both teams were exchanging baskets,” Mata said.
“Starting in the third period, the seventh grade Wildcats exploded both offensively and defensively and only More...
(Posted Wed 11:23 am)
The seventh grade Wildcats played the Ganado Indians for the second time this season on Monday, Jan. 30.
“Even though both teams had a slow start offensively, the defense for both team made the game very interesting,” said coach Bruno Mata.
The score at the end of the first period was 3-0 in favor of the Wildcats.
“The second period was a very aggressive offensive one and both teams were exchanging baskets,” Mata said.
“Starting in the third period, the seventh grade Wildcats exploded both offensively and defensively and only More...
Wildcats chosen for all-district honors
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:13 pm)
Several members of the 2011 Yorktown Wildcat football team were recently chosen for the District 15-1A Division 1, All-District Football Team.
First-team selections were: running back and defensive secondary, Rodryck Williams, senior and inside linebacker, Cody Lubyinesky, junior.
Second-team selections were: quarterback, Derek Franke, junior; running back, Cody Lubyinesky, junior; wide receiver, Dylan Martin, junior; offensive line and defensive tackle, Lane Strieber, junior; offensive line, Mason Black, senior; outside linebacker, Caleb Schendel, sophomore and defensive secondary, Kolbe Ybarra, senior.
Two athletes were also selected for the Victoria Advocate All-Area Team. They were Rodryck Williams, second More...
(Posted 1/25/2012 03:13 pm)
Several members of the 2011 Yorktown Wildcat football team were recently chosen for the District 15-1A Division 1, All-District Football Team.First-team selections were: running back and defensive secondary, Rodryck Williams, senior and inside linebacker, Cody Lubyinesky, junior.
Second-team selections were: quarterback, Derek Franke, junior; running back, Cody Lubyinesky, junior; wide receiver, Dylan Martin, junior; offensive line and defensive tackle, Lane Strieber, junior; offensive line, Mason Black, senior; outside linebacker, Caleb Schendel, sophomore and defensive secondary, Kolbe Ybarra, senior.
Two athletes were also selected for the Victoria Advocate All-Area Team. They were Rodryck Williams, second More...
Wildcats suffer first district loss
(Posted 1/25/2012 01:27 pm)
The Flatonia Bulldogs used five players scoring in double figures to hand the Yorktown Wildcats a 66-51 District 30-1A loss Tuesday night.
The Wildcats' record fell to 16-7 overall and 2-1 in district play while Flatonia improved to 14-13 and 3-1.
Jayden Barefield led Yorktown with 21 points.
The Wildcats return to district action Friday at Shiner.
Flatonia 66, Yorktown 51
Yorktown scorers: Williams 13, Ybarra 2, Stark 11, Barefield 21, Barth 4.
(Posted 1/25/2012 01:27 pm)
The Flatonia Bulldogs used five players scoring in double figures to hand the Yorktown Wildcats a 66-51 District 30-1A loss Tuesday night. The Wildcats' record fell to 16-7 overall and 2-1 in district play while Flatonia improved to 14-13 and 3-1.
Jayden Barefield led Yorktown with 21 points.
The Wildcats return to district action Friday at Shiner.
Flatonia 66, Yorktown 51
Yorktown scorers: Williams 13, Ybarra 2, Stark 11, Barefield 21, Barth 4.
Wildcats roll past Runge
(Posted 1/5/2012 12:46 pm)
Jayden Barefield scored 29 points and Rodryck Williams added 16 to lead the Yorktown Wildcats to a 62-47 non-district win over the Runge Yellowjackets on Tuesday.
The win improved the Wildcats to 13-6 on the season while Runge fell to 9-7.
Barefield made three 3-pointers while Williams made two.
Yorktown scorers: Williams 16, Ybarra 9, Metting 1, Martin 2, Barefield 29, Allman 3, Barth 2.
(Posted 1/5/2012 12:46 pm)
Jayden Barefield scored 29 points and Rodryck Williams added 16 to lead the Yorktown Wildcats to a 62-47 non-district win over the Runge Yellowjackets on Tuesday.
The win improved the Wildcats to 13-6 on the season while Runge fell to 9-7.
Barefield made three 3-pointers while Williams made two.
Yorktown scorers: Williams 16, Ybarra 9, Metting 1, Martin 2, Barefield 29, Allman 3, Barth 2.
Shiner Area Big Buck Contest leaders
(Posted 12/1/2011 09:59 am)
Following are the unofficial weekly results of the 27th Annual Shiner Businessmen's Club Shiner Area Big Buck Contest as of Nov. 28:
Gonzales County
1. Eugene M. Potter of Dale, 12-pointer, 17 3/4-inch spread, 10 1/8-inch R1 tine, 9 5/8-inch R2 tine, 8 1/4-inch L1 tine, 9 5/8-inch L2 tine, 67 3/8 total points;
2. Jana P. Tomlinson of Sealy, 12-pointer, 16 1/8-inch spread, 9 7/8-inch R1 tine, 9 1/4-inch R2 More...
(Posted 12/1/2011 09:59 am)
Following are the unofficial weekly results of the 27th Annual Shiner Businessmen's Club Shiner Area Big Buck Contest as of Nov. 28:
Gonzales County
1. Eugene M. Potter of Dale, 12-pointer, 17 3/4-inch spread, 10 1/8-inch R1 tine, 9 5/8-inch R2 tine, 8 1/4-inch L1 tine, 9 5/8-inch L2 tine, 67 3/8 total points;
2. Jana P. Tomlinson of Sealy, 12-pointer, 16 1/8-inch spread, 9 7/8-inch R1 tine, 9 1/4-inch R2 More...
Kitty Kats win basketball season opener
(Posted 11/16/2011 08:23 am)
KENEDY - The Yorktown Kitty Kats started their basketball season on a winning note Tuesday night with a 24-21 win over the Kenedy Leopards.
Destany Mungia led the way for the Kitty Kats with 11 points.
Kenedy won the junior varsity game.
Yorktown returns to action Friday with varsity and JV games at Refugio.
Yorktown scorers: Mungia 11, Mendez 4, Naranjo 3, Penn 2, Nel 2, Leister 2.
(Posted 11/16/2011 08:23 am)
KENEDY - The Yorktown Kitty Kats started their basketball season on a winning note Tuesday night with a 24-21 win over the Kenedy Leopards.
Destany Mungia led the way for the Kitty Kats with 11 points.
Kenedy won the junior varsity game.
Yorktown returns to action Friday with varsity and JV games at Refugio.
Yorktown scorers: Mungia 11, Mendez 4, Naranjo 3, Penn 2, Nel 2, Leister 2.
Wildcats ousted by La Villa
(Posted 11/13/2011 09:15 am)
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Yorktown Wildcats fell to the La Villa Cardinals 35-18 in their Class 1A, Division I bi-district football game Friday night at Tuloso-Midway High School.
(Posted 11/13/2011 09:15 am)
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Yorktown Wildcats fell to the La Villa Cardinals 35-18 in their Class 1A, Division I bi-district football game Friday night at Tuloso-Midway High School.
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