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Burn Ban in Effect The DeWitt County Commissioners have issued an outdoor burn ban in effect through June 22. See the DeWitt County website (https:// www.co.dewitt.tx.us/) for information on prohibited actions, enforcement and exceptions.
Updated JP Office Hours
The new office hours for the Justice of the Peace, Precincts 1 & 2 are as follows: Pct. 1: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Pct. 2: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Phone lines for both
Born March 27, 2025 Weighing 8lbs 6oz & 20 ¾ long Parents are Caylee & Nathaniel At Cuero Regional Hospital offices will remain open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Democratic Women’s Lunch
The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its April meeting on Friday Apr. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 pm at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. The organization’s website is DeWittLavacaTxDemocratic Women (https://dewittlava-catxdemocratwomen. wordpress.com/).
For more information contact Wanda Campbell at dewittlavacatxdemocraticwomen@ yahoo. com.
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 361676-4744.
Free Concert
Free Concert at First Baptist Church featuring James Cheesman and Kris Redus on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
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 361-7996138 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 361-2751236 or Anthony Netardus at 361-564-8989.
Guest Minister
The Cuero Assembly of God invites the community to hear our guest minister, Rev. Time Barker, on Sunday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Dr. Tim R. Barker is the superintendent of the South Texas Ministries of the Assemblies of God, which is headquartered in Houston. He is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in general ministries/ Biblical studies, with a minor in music. He also received a master of arts in Practical Theology from SAGU and a doctorate of ministry degree from West Coast Seminary. He began his ministry in 1984 as a youth and music minister and was ordained in1989. He has also authored several books. For more information, contact Pastor RL Love, 361-2758352.
Cuero Comprehensive Planning
The City of Cuero is creating a new Comprehensive Plan and wants to hear from YOU! On Monday, April 7, drop in anytime between 5–7 p.m. (snacks provided!) at The Venue on Church Street, 125 E. Church Street, Cuero. This open-house style workshop is your chance to share ideas on how to make Cuero an even better place to live, work, play, and grow. Can’t make it? Take the community survey! Visit https://arcg.is/1DH8qD0 to share your vision for Cuero’s future. Join us and have your voice heard!
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 8. 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, 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.
Beach Bunco Fundraiser
UnicaVision Ministries will be having their annual fundraiser of Beach Bunco on Friday, April 11, at the gym at the First Baptist Church in Yorktown at 6 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee and a light meal will be served. Come join us for Bunco, a Silent Auction and Door Prizes. All proceeds will go to fund our ministry in Guatemala where we 'See - Serve - Share.' We see the needs - we serve in love - and we share the truth of God! For more information or to make a donation please contact us at (361) 214-3116.
Yorktown Easter Egg Hunt
Yorktown's Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. The NEW LOCATION will be at the Yorktown Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Courtyard Lawn! 670 W Fourth Street, Yorktown,
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 (361548-9460) by April 5.
Touch-A-Truck
The annual Touch-ATruck even has been moved to April 12 to align with Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Blood Drive
Cuero Regional Hospital will host a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, April 17th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. Donors must present photo ID, last four digits of their social security number and their birth date. Please visit SouthTexasBlood. org to make an appointment. Walk-Ins are Welcome! For questions regarding blood donations, contact South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-731-5590. For further information regarding location, please contact Kathy Simon at 361-275-6191.
Stations of the Cross
Holy Cross Catholic Church is sponsoring the observance of the “Stations of the Cross” at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 18. The public is invited to join the Knights of Columbus as they lead us in a walk around the City Park Sidewalks in meditation of the “Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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 (6482155), Rick Savage (5507461), Derek Brown (482-9982) and John Oliver (935-7498). The community’s support is always appreciated.
Nordheim Easter Egg Hunt
The Friends of Nordheim will sponsor the 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m., in the Nordheim Jubilee Park. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. All nursery children, and children, ages Preschool to 4th Grade will register for door prizes, and they will hunt for PLASTIC EGGS ONLY! The plastic eggs will contain candy, prizes, or coupons donated by individuals and the local merchants. Children in Grades 5 to thirteen years of age need to register to be eligible for door prizes. If it is raining, the hunt will be held in the Nordheim Shooting Club Dance Hall. The Nordheim Garden Club will be sponsoring a Bake Sale and a Plant Sale Fundraiser inside the Park Lounge beginning at 9 a.m. Please note that we are IN NEED OF FILLED, PLASTIC EGGS this year. No chocolate in the eggs. Monetary donations will be accepted. The eggs may be dropped off at Nordheim City Hall. For more information, contact City Hall, Patricia Garcia or Ronda Voelkel (361) 935-5473.
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 De-Witt 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/wj4dKgBspMnJEywo9. Donation checks should be made out to DeWitt County Livestock Judging Project or use Venmo @Dewittlivestockjudging- proj- ect. For more information, contact Amanda Luddeke 361-648-8147 or 361-243-6014.
Bearkat Donations
Attention Sam Houston graduates: Alumni are purchasing a Christmas in the Park sign for our alma mater. If you wish to donate and be recognized as a contributor, please mail a payment of $200 (per graduate). The due date is April 30. Make a check or cashier’s check to Martha Lucas - address to Martha Lucas, 131 E. Main St. Cuero, TX, 77954. Provide your - name, year graduated, and phone number in case needed for contact. If you have any questions, call Martha Lucas at 361-275-4083 or Shane Simon at 361564-8418. Go Bearkats!
Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
The Cuero American Legion Post 3 is having an Armed Forces Day Special Chicken BBQ Fundraiser, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Drive Through Only, 310 S. Esplanade, $15 Donate for one whole chicken. Tickets available at DeWitt County Coop & Anders Auto.
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 361-485-8090.
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 361-243-8684 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 714-292-3352.
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 361-293-5576.
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.
