Yorktown News

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.

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.

Originally published August 4, 2009 at 4:39 p.m., updated August 4, 2009 at 10:17 p.m. MULTAQ A decrease in the risk of cardiovascular death by 29 percent in patients with Atrial Fibrillation.

Originally published August 3, 2009 at 9:03 p.m., updated August 3, 2009 at 9:10 p.m. KNOW SOMETHING? Yorktown residents who have information regarding these burglaries or the person of interest being sought by Yorktown Police are asked to call Police Chief Paul Campos at 361-564-2240 or the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office at 361-275-5734. ... KNOW ...

Originally published August 3, 2009 at 7:54 p.m., updated August 3, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. TEXAS PENAL CODE 21.15. IMPROPER PHOTOGRAPHY OR VISUAL RECORDING.