Grief Share Program
The Grief Share Program will once again be offered in Yorktown at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall beginning in September for a series of 13 sessions and we invite you to join us. If interested please call Valda Lamprecht at (361)6497812 or Rosa Serrano at (361)564-8407 for more information or with any questions you may have.
TPA Breakfast
TPA will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 8:30 a.m. at Bahnhof Cafe on West Main in Cuero. All members and proactive members are invited to attend and enjoy breakfast with the group.
DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women
The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its monthly meeting on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p..m at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. The organization also invites area men to join the group and participate in all activities. The organization’s website is DeWittLavacaTx-Democratic Women https://dewittlavacatxdemocratwomen. wordpress. com/). For more information contact dewittlavacadems@ gmail.com
VFW Chili & BBQ Cookoff
Get the BBQ bragging rights in Cuero at the VFW Post 3972 Chili & Bar-BQue Cookoff on Sept. 5-6. Categories include deviled eggs, margaritas, open meat, chicken, homestyle chili, jack pot beans, Tolbert (sanctioned) Chili, ribs, and brisket. Judges are needed. Benefitting VFW maintenance fund, contact Mona Schlieper at 351-5240131 or Tom Stephens @ 512-554-5389.
100th Birthday Celebration
Join us for a 100th birth- day celebration honoring Rose Marie Tam on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Yorktown Community Hall, 60 Community Hall Road. Come & Go, 2-5 p.m. No gifts, please!
Yorktown Little League
Yorktown Little League will hold the annual general meeting to elect the Board of Directors for 2026 Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. It will be in the Trust Texas meeting room, 225 E. Main St. in Yorktown. Good hardworking volunteers who want to ensure kids of the community have the opportunity to play baseball or softball and make the league the best imaginable are being sought. Call Jody Hall at 361-9359766 for information.
Little League of Cuero
The annual membership meeting of the Cuero Little League will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Cuero Little League complex.For additional information, please consult our webpage, cuerolittleleague. com, or our Facebook page, Little League of Cuero.
Brunch Buddies & Bingo
Seniors 55 and older are invited to Brunch Buddies and Bingo on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to Noonin the Education Room at Cuero Regional Hospital. Seniors will enjoy a free meal, Healthcare presentation, and a few games of bingo with prizes! RSVP’s are required and open to the first 50 seniors only. Call the hospital at 361-275-6191 or email [email protected] to get your name on the list to attend.
Congressional Candidate Exploratory Visit
Bobby Pulido, noted Tejano music superstar, will visit Cuero on Friday, Sept. 12, to hear concerns from DeWitt County constituents as a potential candidate for Congressional seat Texas District 15. DeWitt County is now located in District 15 after the Texas legislature recently redrew congressional district maps. That seat is currently held by Monica de la Cruz. With a thirtyyear career in music, Pulido is considering a potential run for Congress. Pulido holds a political science degree from St. Mary’s University. The event will be held at Taqueria Jalisco from noon to 2 pm and is sponsored by the Bobby Pulido Exploratory Committee. All are invited.
W4W’s ”A Day in the Country”
Weesatache 4 Warriors will host “A Day in the Country” at The Weesatche Community Center Saturday, Sept. 13, starting at 10 a.m. The event will honor active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, first responders, their families and those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. There will be family fun activities and live entertainment. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. and a chuck wagon lunch will be at 11 a.m. The address is 161 E. FM 884 in Goliad. Proceeds benefit local veteran and first responder groups.
80s Bingo
The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce hosts 80s Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the De-Witt County Veterans Center, 901 State Hwy 72. Doors open at 6 p.m., meal served at 6:30 with bingo following. Proceeds go toward student scholarships. Table of 8, $350; single ticket $45. Prizes for Best Decorated Table and 80s Attire. Tickets available at Chamber office or any board member, 361-564-2661.
Hermann Sons Life Bake Sale
The Weesatche Hermann Sons will hold a bake sale at the Weesatche 4 Warriors Event at the Weesatche Community Center Saturday, Sept. 13, starting at 10 a.m. All proceeds will benefit local veteran and first responder groups. In addition, the home office of Hermann Sons Life will provide matching funds. All are invited to come enjoy a fun day in the country and help us honor our military, veterans, and first responders.
Holy Cross Catholic Church annual festival
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown will be having their annual festival, Sunday, Sept. 14th at the Yorktown Community Hall, 60 Community Hall Road, Yorktown, Texas. Mass will begin at 9:30 am in the Church, 1214 Zorn Road. Famous homemade Polish sausage and BBQ beef shoulder clod with trimmings will be served for lunch. They will also open the country store and hold a cake walk and children’s activities. There will be musical entertainment and raffles, including music by the Rusty Steins, and a live auction. Bid on hand-crafted and unique donated items. Bidding begins at 1 p.m. Sign up early.
Suicide Prevention Month
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Cuero ISD invites the community to its annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Gobbler Stadium. The event will feature food trucks, mental health and wellness vendors, free supplies, valuable resources, and music. Join us as we come together to raise awareness and support for this important cause. The event is sponsored by Cuero ISD and Pilot Club of Cuero.
Proper Care of Trees
Keep Cuero Beautiful will host a free educational program, “Proper Care of Trees” presented by DeWitt County Extension Agent Anthony Netardus, at the Cuero Public Library community room Thursday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. The program coincides with native plant month. Refreshments and socializing begins at 9:30 a.m. For information, call the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at 361-275-2112.
Plow Day
Plow Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. It will be at the same location as before five miles noth of Yorktown on Hwy. 119. Signs will be posted. No entry fee. Enjoy turning some dirt. Call Ted Dlugosch at 361-215-2272 or Marvin Soester at 361-371-0487 for information.
Fall Sausage Feast
The Lindenau Rifle Club’s Annual Fall Sausage Feast will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-sale Tickets Only - $15 each. The meal consists of sausage, German potatoes, stuffed cabbage, and pinto beans. Plates are Drive Through only at the eating stand. Tickets can be purchased at Security Storage, 115 E. S. Railroad, the DeWitt County Co-op, and Anders Auto Supply, or from a Lindenau Rifle Club member, through Friday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. To pre-order fresh sausage by the pound, while supply lasts, call Curtis Koenig at 361-564-8148. Fresh Sausage will be picked up at the dance hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Women in Business Luncheon
The Cuero Chamber’s 2025 Women in Business Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at The Venue on Church Street. Keynote speaker Clara Villarreal Varner, a former CIA Deputy Chief Scientist, will share her inspiring story of resilience, leadership, and success in STEM. The event features vendor booths, networking, and a catered lunch. Tickets are $30; reserved tables and vendor spots available. For more information, call 361-275-2112 or visit www.cuero.org.
Gonzales ICA Chapter Meeting
The Gonzales Chapter of the Independent Cattleman’s Association of Texas will meet at VFW Hall, 3302 Hardwood Road in Gonzales Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. The program will include Stewart Pickett with Atzenhoffer’s Velocity Powersports on the Hired Hand Program and agency updates from the Texas Animal Health Commission. There will be a beef meal and all producers are welcome.
Martin Luther Lutheran Church Bazaar
The Martin Luther Lutheran Church Bazaar will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 in Victoria. BBQ brisket and sausage with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for dine-in or to-go. There will be a live auction at 12:30 p.m. The address is 2535 Coletoville Road in Victoria.
Sts. Peter & Paul Fall Festival
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 11220 FM 237, Meyersville, TX Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 28. Enjoy our BBQ Meal - dine-in or to-go - available from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Plates are $15. Live Auction will start at 12:30 p.m. in the air-conditioned Parish Hall. Silent Auction and a Country Store with lots of baked specialties, canned goods and plants will be available. We will also have a Bouncy House for the children. Raffle drawing will be held following the Live Auction. Raffle tickets are available at Schwab’s Gun Shop, Yorktown, TX & at Meyersville Store. Come and enjoy good food, good fellowship and good fun!
Order of Christian Initiation
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) begins Thursday, Oct. 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Yorktown. This process is for those interested in joining the Catholic faith, those needing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), and those returning to the faith. Please call the parish office at 361-564-2893 to RSVP or for more information, so we can prepare materials.
Downtown Cuero Artisan Market on Main
Kids and Pets Costume Day will be Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the vendors for treats. Market Pavilion, 207 E. Main, Downtown Cuero.
Library/Crown Hospice 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 Cuero Public Library in Cuero, 207 E. Main St. All ages and levels are welcome. For any questions, please email dcshutterbugs@ yahoo.com.
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 361-275-6334 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 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
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 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 Crystal Hamilton at 361-275-1903 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 361-5642252 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].
