On April 12th, the Cuero VFW hosted a successful 'Touch a Truck' event, where kids honked horns, climbed onto large trucks, and explored heavy machinery. Organized by the Friends of DeWitt County Children (FDCC), this was the concluding event for Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Earlier events included the Siren Sound-Off Ceremony on April 1st, where first responders drove down Broadway with blaring sirens to raise awareness, placing cutouts of 91 victims alongside blue pinwheels. Go Blue Day encouraged community members to wear blue in support.
The 'Touch a Truck' event attracted nearly 600 attendees, providing kids a chance to learn about careers through hands-on experiences. In preparation for the event, Commissioner Ryan Varela of Precinct 1 and his crew cleaned and mowed the grounds and brought in dirt for children to enjoy with toy vehicles.
“This was our third year doing 'Touch a Truck.’ We love that it's a free event for families to come out and explore,” Kati Klores, president of FDCC, said.
