Welcome
Elijah James Hicks Born January 29, 2025 7lbs 7oz & 19 ¼ inches longto Aiden Laffoon & Niklaus Hicks at Cuero Regional Hospital
Cuero Heritage Museum Fun After 5
Council received an update on the upcoming Fun After 5 event to be held on March 20 at 5:30 p.m., which will feature the Indianola exhibit.
Spring 2025 Cleanup March 17th-22nd, Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday- Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 1315 Broadway St. Questions call (361) 275-6115. Current city utility bill required. One Trailer per resident. No curbside pick up.
Sunday Afternoon Kaffeeklatsch
If you are a fan of Texas history and especially De-Witt County history, you are invited to a special event celebrating a new book about the people and places of this county in the late 1800’s. DeWitt County Historical Commission is celebrating its new book “History of DeWitt County 1899,” Sunday, March 23, from 2-4 p.m. at the English German School, located at 205 N. Terrell on the Chisholm Trail Museum property. The Sunday Afternoon Kaffeeklatsch will feature German wine tasting and special guest Dr. James Kearney, translator for the book.
Jars of Love
Coming by Main Street? Pack some peanut butter for the Jars of Love donation barrel at The Cuero Record. Through March 25, a Jars of Love peanut butter donation barrel is located at 119 E. Main Street. Peanut butter is one of the most requested items by food pantries due to its nutritional value, long shelf life and affordability. The donation helps those served by the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, including Cuero’s CAMAL House. Donations are also accepted online on the website at https://www.tfbgc. org/jarsoflove
Local Scholarships
DeWitt County Farm Bureau will be awarding scholarships to qualified 2025 graduating seniors in DeWitt County. These scholarships are only for DeWitt County residents. Applicants from Yoakum High School, Cuero High School, Yorktown High School, Nordheim High School as well as an approved home school program are eligible, provided they are the son or daughter of a DeWitt County Farm Bureau member with a current membership. Applicants must be enrolling in a college, university or a vocational school in the fall semester following graduation. Contact your high school counselor for assistance with the application form and other requirements. Submit the materials to the DeWitt County Farm Bureau, P. O. Box 271, Cuero, Texas 77954, or drop off before deadline at 312 E. Main Street, Cuero, Texas 77954. The submission deadline is March 28. Questions may be directed to DeWitt County Farm Bureau, County Secretary, Heather Dolan at 361-275-6177.
Westhoff Spring Festival Westhoff School PTC Annual Spring Festival, Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 244 Lynch Ave., Westhoff. Pre-Sale BBQ Plates, $10, Live Auction at noon, Cake Walk, Games, Country Store, Small ($1) and Large ($5) Raffle tickets. For more information, call 830-236-5519.
Yorktown Elementary School Reunion
YES Class of 1995 plans are underway for our 30 year class reunion on Saturday, March 29 at Vietnam veteran center (old American Legion Hall) 901 Hwy 72 E beginning at 3 pm. We are asking for donations to help cover the hall expense and briskets. Everyone is ask to please bring a snack, side or dessert to go with chopped brisket on a bun. Please RSVP on here or to Crystal Alvarez at 361-5508913, Tammy Childers at 361548-3536 or Amy Lamprecht at 361-491-1920. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Siren Sound Off
The Friends of DeWitt County Children will host the Siren Sound Off event on April 1, 2025. Resource Fair: In conjunction with Siren Sound Off, a resource fair will be held to provide families with access to support services.
Author Book Signing Join the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum to welcome accomplished Texas author Elizabeth Crook for a book signing event and Q&A discussion. Thursday Apr 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m. at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, 302 N Esplanade, Cuero. This is a ticketed event. $10 per ticket, or free with the purchase of “The Madstone” or “The Which Way Tree” books from CTHM Gift Shop. Call 361-277-2866 or visit chisholmtrailmuseum. org/events for more.
BBQ Cook Off
First Annual Yorktown Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook Off. April 4th and 5th. Limited spaces with electricity. $200 entry Brisket, Ribs and Chicken. Contact the chamber at [email protected] or Erik Helbing at 361-676-4744.
BBQ Chicken Dinner Mt. Bethany Baptist Church is having a BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser, April 5, 11 a.m. at the American Legion in Cuero. Plates include BBQ chicken with all the trimmings for $12. For more information contact Dea. Charles Whitfield 361799-6138 or Sis. Sue Williams at 361-210-9798.
Shrimp Dinner
Cuero Knights of Columbus Council #1682 will be hosting its Annual Shrimp Dinner on Sunday, April 6, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Hall in Cuero. The meal will include Fried Shrimp, Rice, Cole Slaw, and Hushpuppies. Plates are “to go” only. Advance tickets for $12.00 are available at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church office, or from any Knights of Columbus member. Cost at the door is also $12.00. The shrimp dinner fundraising event is held to help build funds for the Cuero Knights of Columbus scholarship program and special projects for St. Michael’s Catholic Church and School. For more information call Ken Klimitchek at 361-275-1236 or Anthony Netardus at 361-564-8989.
Freemasons Offer Scholarships
Yorktown and Nordheim 2025 graduating seniors planning to attend technical school or college are invited to apply for a scholarship from Yorktown’s Cameron Masonic Lodge. Education is a key factor in the future success of not only our community but the country as a whole. The Freemasons are pleased to be able to offer further educational assistance through the scholarship program. The deadline for applying is noon April 8th. Students should contact their respective school counselors for more information.
Substitutes, Cafeteria, & Bus Drivers
The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. This training will provide individuals wishing to work in the classroom, cafeteria, or driving a bus with information necessary for success while substituting in the district. This also includes state mandated trainings for Safety and Security and Stop the Bleed Training
Yorktown Spring Clean Up
Monday through Friday, April 7-11. Please have all items at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday April 7. Brush bundles are required to be no more than 4 feet in length and tied together with either string or twine and weigh no more than 35 pounds. Pieces of lumber/ wood are also required to be no more than 4 feet in length. TDA cannot take items like tires, construction materials, hazardous material or stones/bricks.
Wieland Reunion
The descendants of Friedrick and Wilhemine Wieland will have their family reunion on Saturday, April 12, at the Yorktown Fire Station, beginning at 11 a.m. It has been awhile since we have seen each other. Please come, we want to see you! The main dish, drinks and paper goods will be provided. Family members may bring their favorite side dish and dessert. All family members and friends should mark their calendars and make plans to attend. Please, RSVP to Barbara Agan (361-548-9460) by April 5.
Touch-A-Truck
The annual Touch-A-Truck even has been moved to April 12 to align with Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
Yorktown’s Cameron Masonic Lodge will have a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, April 18th from 3:30 to 6 p.m. with $14 plates to go only. The Masons are partnering with Werners out of Shiner to provide plates consisting of fried fish, french fries, hush puppies and slaw. Plates will be available at the Masonic Lodge located at 525 E Main. Tickets can be purchased from Jeff Massey (491-1402), Richard Heard (648-2155), Rick Savage (550-7461), Derek Brown (482-9982) and John Oliver (935-7498). The community’s support is always appreciated.
Ag Business Luncheon The Cuero Chamber of Commerce Agriculture & Visitor’s Bureau will host its annual Ag Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anne Friar Thomas Building, 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cuero. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Texas A&M Agrilife College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For more information on tickets and vendor booths, contact 361275-2112.
Passport to Judge
Come support the DeWitt County Livestock Judging Team’s trip to Scotland with a steak dinner, drinks, dancing and live auction on Friday, April 25, from 6-11 p.m. at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building. Individual tickets $100 and table $800. To sign up, use the CR code on the ad or go to https://forms.gle/wj-4dKgBspMnJEywo9. Donation checks should be made out to DeWitt County Livestock Judging Project or use Venmo @ Dewittlivestockjudging-project. For more information, contact Amanda Luddeke 361-6488147 or 361-243-6014.
Indianola Exhibit
The Cuero Heritage Museum proudly presents “Honoring Our Mother: Indianola in Color,” an immersive exhibit running from February 1 to June 1, 2025, at 124 E. Church Street, Cuero, Texas. Featuring colorized historic photographs, artifacts, and a compelling video, the exhibit brings the lost port city of Indianola back to life. The video includes Capt. J. M. Reuss' Civil War letter, the harrowing Sheppard story from the 1886 hurricane, the poem Where is My Home, and A. J. Coutret’s account of the 1875 storm. This exhibit offers a vivid journey through Indianola’s past, showcasing its historical significance and lasting impact on Texas. For more information, contact Amber Fitts Jones at [email protected] or call 361485-8090.
Library/Crown Hospice Hosts Senior Social Hour
Crown Hospice is holding a Senior Social Hour at the Yorktown Public Library on the 1st Monday of every month. The social hour begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. Bingo, prizes and snacks are all provided free of charge. The hosts look forward to you attending.
Unity Prayer
Unity prayer every third Monday of the month at Cuero Library from 5:45- 6:45 p.m. for more information cal 361243-8684 or 361-243-1141
Family Storytime
Every Tuesday from 10 - 11 a.m. the Cuero Municipal Library has Family Storytime. This engaging program features crafts, snacks, stories, and fun activities tailored for children aged 0-5.
DeWitt County Shutterbugs
Do you love photography? Do you want to learn more, be inspired, challenged? Do you want to get together with other creative photographers? If so, please join us at a Shutterbugs meeting. Meetings are held on every third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cuero, 408 N. Gonzales Street. Please enter through the front door under the awning. All ages and levels are welcome. For any questions, please email [email protected].
Senior Coffee Hour & Social
Wednesdays at 10 a.m., the Dinter American Legion No. 3 will host a Veterans and Seniors Coffee Hour and Social. 310 S. Esplanade. For more information, call 361-2756334 or 775-304-7802.
Bible Study
Come hear Steve Egan, Evangelist for the Cuero Church of Christ, teaching on the 15 historical periods of the Bible, each Wednesday at 7 p.m., 1100 E. McArthur. For more information call 714292-3352.
Turner Hall Bingo
Turner hall will host Bingo every Thursday at 7:30p.m. Turner Hall is located at 5245 State Highway 111 West. For more information, call 361293-5576.
Cuero VFW Bingo
Cuero VFW Post 3972 has resumed weekly games of Bingo at the Post Home. Games will begin at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds of these games benefit local charities, youth, and veterans in need. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Child Find Evaluations
sure that a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided for children who are identified as needing special education and related services. Child Find is a process to identify, locate, and evaluate individuals from birth to 21 years of age who may need special education and related services. Evaluations for Cuero, Meyersville, Nursery and Westhoff ISD’s are available through Child Find. Early childhood intervention programs serve children with developmental delays and their families. Eligibility is determined through a team assessment by program staff. Please call Jan Clink scales at 361-275-1900 extension 142, to schedule an appointment.
Child Screening Services
Residents of Yorktown, are you aware of a child with problems walking, seeing, moving or thinking? Free screening services are available for children from birth through five years of age. Call 361-564-2252 ext. 3002 for an appointment. Screening will be held at Yorktown Elementary School.
