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 361-275-2112.
Registered Nurse Job Fair
On April 23, The Cuero Regional Hospital will host the Registered Nurse Job Fair in the hospital Main Lobby from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dress is business casual. Please bring your resume and credentials.
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/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.
Hunter Education Class A hunter education classroom course will be held at the Dewitt County Veterans Center in Yorktown on April 26th beginning at 9 a.m. The class is open to anyone age 9 and over. Cost: $20 cash. A hotdog lunch will be provided. Parents are welcome to sit in if they wish. Students who complete a hunter education class will be eligible to participate in youth hunts sponsored by Texas Youth Hunting Program. Students must register online at tpwd.elementlms.com For more information call Shirley Odell at 361-782-8730.
Shop the Blocks & Wildflower Tour
Cuero’s Main Street and vendors open 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. with Wildflower Trolley Tour, 10 a.m. - noon, Saturday, April 26. Tickets: $45, includes Swag Bag, 5D libations, treats at participating shops, punch card for raffle prizes & Cuero Bucks, Leaving from 207 E. Gonzales Street at Market Pavilion.
Westhoff Cemetery Decoration Day
Westhoff Cemetery Decoration Day will be held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, Westhoff beginning at 2 p.m. Meeting to follow immediately in the Parish Hall. All donations are appreciated.
Lindenau Cemetery Decoration Day
Lindenau Cemetery Decoration Day will be Sunday, April 27, 2025. A meeting will be held at St. John Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. followed by a pot luck lunch at the Parish Hall. Bring your favorite dish and or dessert.
Mental Awareness Kickoff
Cuero ISD is having a Mental Health Awareness Kickoff event on Sunday, April 27th at 4 p.m. at the Gobbler Stadium. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Cuero, the event features speaker Jonah Barrow and music by Austin Lanier. Also Stop-Talk-Overcome-Pain (STOP) door prizes, free handouts, and food.
Author Reading & Signing
Children’s author JoBeth (Joie) Stiles-Caskey, of Cuero, will read from her latest book “Home=Heart” on Monday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. at the Cuero Municipal Library Meeting Room. The author will also answer questions and sign books after the reading. A retired elementary teacher, Stiles-Caskey’s first book was “What Happens in the Pasture Stays in the Pasture.”
Don't miss this chance to meet Joie, hear about her journey from teaching to writing, and get your copy of her books signed!
Hometown Harvest on Main
The 6th annual Hometown Harvest Dinner on Main will be held on Monday, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Farmto- table family-style dining in the middle of mainstreet. Tickets are $75. Sign up today for this unique experience dining down Main in beautiful, Historic Downtown Cuero. For direct purchase, contact Sandra Osman (361) 485-8008 or Denise Goebel at (361) 2750816.
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 361-564-8418. Go Bearkats!
New Museum Hours Yorktown Historical Museum will have new hours of operation beginning May 1. The museum will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 pm. Appointments are available upon request. If you would be interested in being a docent please contact Beverly Bruns at 361-935-5243
National Day of Prayer Let’s intercede for the world and love one another. You’re invited to pray. Thursday, May 1, 5:30 p.m. at Cuero Library Pavilion, 207 E. Main Street in Cuero. Everyone invited, bring your law chairs. Contact: Pastor Earl 361-243-8684.
T.P.A
The Travelers Protective Association will have the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 6,2025 at 8:30 A.M. at Bahnhof Cafe, 213 W Main, Cuero, TX. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and enjoy having breakfast with the group.
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.
EMS Week
May 19-25 is EMS week. Meet and Greet YEMS first responders on Sunday, May 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Yorktown EMS station, 508 N Riedel St. Blood pressure checks and education material available. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served.
Spring Festival
St. Michael Catholic Church in Cuero announces its Annual Parish SPRING FESTIVAL on Sunday, May 18, on the parish grounds, 309 E. Church St. A Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Dining will be on-site or drive thru for plates to-go. Meal tickets are $15. Also planned for the afternoon is Live Music from the Rusty Steins Polka Band from 11 a.m. to noon, Beer Garden, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Bingo, Country Store and Raffl e. The Live Auction will start at 12:15 p.m. Come enjoy a great meal and a fun-filled day for all ages! The FESTIVAL will benefit St. Michael Church and School. For more information, contact the church office at 361-275-3554, Father Jacob Mendoza, Pastor.
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.
Woodman Cemetery Cleanup
Volunteers are desperately needed and greatly appreciated at the Woodman Cemetery Cleanup to be held on Aug. 9 starting at 7 a.m. If possible, please bring work equipment. Any questions, contact Carol Ross Brookens @ 512-9229885.
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.
Grace Episcopal Summer of Exploration camp
Join the Grace Episcopal School this summer for a Summer of Exploration summer camp and extended care. Offering half and full day options. Starting June 2nd. Ages: 3 by (9/1/24) through rising Kindergarten. Register by May 15th. Grace Piscopal School is also open for the 2025/2026 school year. Ages 3 and 4 years old. Contact Crystal at 361-542-5009.
Child Find Evaluations School districts must ensure 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.
Genealogy Library
The Cuero Heritage Museum at 124 E. Church Street, houses the library genealogy section. The museum now has a searchable genealogy database with 480 books. Check it out at https://chmgenealogy. libib.com/ If you are interested in donating to this collection call 361-485-8090.
Explore your family history
Cuero Municipal Library provides free access to Ancestry. com when connected to the library’s internet. Valuable service is made available through a partnership with the DeWitt County Historical Commission. Explore your family history at the library. Link: https:// ancestrylibrary.proquest.co/ aleweb/ale/do/login
Lean On Me Organization
God calls us to serve those in need. If you are available to help serve families during times of bereavement, Call Isabel Patton at 361-564-7868.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals in the central DeWitt County area for Meals on Wheels South Texas. Meals are delivered once a week on Wednesdays from about 11 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in volunteering you can go to mowstx.org or email [email protected].
