Dear Editor,
What a night! The 2025 Cuero Chamber Annual Member Social & Awards Banquet was a true Carnival of Success— Mardi Gras style! On March 13th, chamber members and community leaders gathered at The Venue on Church Street to celebrate Cuero’s outstanding businesses and individuals.
A huge congratulations to our 2025 award winners: Best Decorated Table: Friends on Main; WSOC Last Business Standing: Jon Eric Rodriguez, Weber Motor Company; Linda Henderson Beautification Award: Robert Oliver; Larry Carter Citizen of the Year: Bill Matthys; Heart of Cuero Service Award: Rhonda G. Stastny; Business of the Year: RNC Insurance Agency; Nonprofit of the Year: Friends of DeWitt County Children; Agriculture Award: Amanda Doehrman Luddeke; Cuero Masonic Lodge Community Builder Award: Sara Meyer; and Citizen of Tomorrow: Braxton Liendo (Nominees: Cheyenne Kerns and Arissa Carbonara).
Ahugethankyoutoour incredible sponsors: Devon Energy, Thrive Fuel Marketing, Cuero National Bank, GVEC, Bud & Sissy’s Liquor, The Cuero Record, and Ryan’s on Main - your support made this celebration possible!
Shoutout to The Venue, Le Ann Schiffbauer & staff for your top-notch service, Moments x Mae for capturing the night beautifully, and KB’s BBQ for an amazing meal (served with a smile by Cuero High School Anchor Club seniors!). Big thanks to Shane & Renee for the night’s entertainment, The Balloon People of Texas for the stunning balloon arches, and A Special Stitch for creating our wonderful awards!
A special thank you to our admin assistant Sara Blain, the Cuero Chamber Board of Directors, and our fantastic event emcees, Jon Eric Rodriguez and Emily Weatherly! Your hard work and dedication made the night truly unforgettable.
To everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event a success—thank you! Your dedication makes Cuero the place “where life ought to be.”
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Angie Cuellar, Executive Director Cuero Chamber of Commerce
