Yorktown News

Originally published November 21, 2009 at 11:06 p.m., updated November 21, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. TO FIND OUT HOW TO HELP, CONTACT HEATHER WALTERS AT 361-935-7219 Nora Brosig grabbed a bag filled with baby wipes, board games and toothbrushes, and began assorting them on picnic tables covered in care package donations Saturday.

DeWitt County Sheriff's Office is once again sponsoring the Deputy Santa program for the needy children of this county.

District Attorney Michael Sheppard reports the suspect in a bank robbery in Yorktown has been sentenced.

Originally published November 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., updated November 12, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. TO MAKE A DONATION Donations can be dropped off at the Victoria Army Recruiting Station, 6412 N. Navarro St., Suite No.

Originally published November 11, 2009 at midnight, updated November 11, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. The 30th Matejek annual reunion was held at the Yorktown Fire Department meeting room on Oct.

Olivia Kelch Arndt went to her heavenly home on Oct. 30, 2009. She was born on Oct.

Sgt. Anthony "Gabe" Green was supposed to return home from Afghanistan next month.

You might or might not believe in ghosts. Once you come face to face with one, however, it's hard to deny the supernatural.

Originally published October 25, 2009 at 10:21 p.m., updated October 25, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. YORKTOWN vs.

Originally published October 23, 2009 at 10:21 p.m., updated October 23, 2009 at 10:40 p.m. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR SGT.

An honor guard from Ft. Sam Houston removes the casket of Sgt. Anthony "Gabe" Green from a hearse at Finch Funeral Chapel.

Army Spc. Anthony "Gabe" Green cherished being a farmer and a soldier, and the Yorktown resident put both skills to use on duty with the Texas National Guard in Afghanistan, where he was killed Friday.

Originally published October 19, 2009 at 10:09 p.m., updated October 19, 2009 at 10:15 p.m. Area soldiers killed in the Iraq war: September 2003: U.S. Spec.

Wally Naranjo was a hard-working man who always had time for others and was quick with a joke.

Originally published September 1, 2009 at 5:18 p.m., updated September 1, 2009 at 10 p.m. IF YOU GO WHERE: Refugio County Museum; 102 W. West St.

Originally published August 26, 2009 at 7:33 p.m., updated August 26, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. for Western DeWitt County.

June ... DEWITT COUNTY February Land of Leather Days, Yoakum - celebration of Yoakum's leather industry and history, chili cook-off. April Wildflower Month -county-wide observance/tours of wildflowers, 5k run, bike ride/cycling tour.

The Yorktown Historical Museum is pleased to host the Texas Independence Trail Region board of directors on Tuesday, Nov.

Originally published August 5, 2009 at 5:21 p.m., updated August 5, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. Improper photograph or visual recording without consent.

Originally published August 5, 2009 at 5:21 p.m., updated August 5, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. Improper photograph or visual recording without consent.