Welcome
Arlon James Carpenter
Shelton and Claire Schendel Carpenter of Woodway, Texas, added a new member to their family on Sept 10, 2025. Arlon James Carpenter was born in Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest in Waco, Texas, at 1:23 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 in. long.
Also welcoming Arlon to the family are his big sisters Elliot and Abbie.
Arlon’s maternal grandparents are Robert and Norma Schendel of Yorktown. His paternal grandparents are David and Cherilyn Sanderson of Waco, and Vint and Valeri Carpenter of McGregor, Texas.
Paternal great-grandparents are Lissette Carpenter of McGregor, Texas, and Sara Leal of Royce City, Texas.
Cuero First Responders Meet & Greet Cuero First Responders are inviting the public to attend their Meet & Greet to get to know their local law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS workers Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. It will be at the intersection of East Main and North Clinton Streets.
DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 3 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 DeWittLavacaTxDemocratic Women https://dewittlavacatxdemocrat-women. wordpress.com/). For more information contact dewittlavacadems@ gmail.com
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.
Fall Harvest Festival Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing will host a Fall Harvest Festival at 105 Hospital Drive Friday, Oct. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. There will be snacks, games, crafts and music. Call 361243-6571 for information.
CRH Poinsettia deliveries
The Cuero Regional Hospital Volunteers are taking orders for Poinsettias to be delivered on Dec 6th. Orders can be placed at Bloomingdeals or the Wishing Well until Friday, Oct. 3.
Old Chisholm Fall Trail Ride
The Old Chisholm Fall Trail Ride is Oct. 3-5 at Oscar Gonzales’ Place at 511 CR 156 Kennedy Tx 78119. Buggies are welcome on this ride. Camping available. There will be a ride in the Cuero Turkeyfest Parade on Oct. 11. It will leave from the Rawhide Property at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Camping available for Friday night. There will be a ride in the Yorktown Western Days Parade on Oct. 18. It will leave from the Lion’s Club Park at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Camping available for all weekend. Riders will wear pink or white with pink accessories for the promotion of Breast Cancer Awareness in both of the parades. Riders should feel free to decorate your horses or wagons and buggies as well. The next regular meeting will be Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rawhide Property on Stratton Road.
St. Michael’s Catholic Daughter’s Court #347
St. Michael’s Catholic Daughter’s Court #347 will host its annual garage sale at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 309 E. Church St. in Cuero Friday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to Noon. In addition to bargains there will be a raffle, country store and bake sale. Raffle tickets are $5 and can be purchased from a Catholic daughter, the church office or at the sale. The drawing will be at the end of the sale, and ticket holders do not have to be present. Donations will be accepted at the parish hall Tuesday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 2, opening at 9 a.m.
2025 KCB Fall Sweep Keep Cuero Beautiful hosts the 2025 Fall Sweep for cleanup of litter in Cuero neighborhoods Saturday, Oct 4.
Keep TX Beautiful supports this cleanup with supplies. Teams and individuals should meet at 8:30 AM at the Cuero Market Pavilion for light breakfast, supplies, and assignments. After cleaning up assigned area by 11 a.m., all are to report to Environmental Services Dept. on E Broadway to weigh litter. Top three teams in weight of litter will receive $100 each to ‘pay forward’ to their favorite local non profit. Contact the Cuero Chamber, 361-2752112, to register team by Oct 2.
2026 Nordheim FFA Stock Show Lamb and Goat Validation The Lamb and Goat validation for the January 31, 2026, Nordheim FFA Stock Show will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Nordheim School FFA Barn. Breeding animals for these respective classes will also be validated. This is a mandatory weigh-in for validation, no exceptions. Market Steers are required to be present to weigh in. A clarification has been made in the Heifer Requirements Rules; Final Validation is Nov. 1. Hog division animals will have mandatory weigh-in during the Nov. 1 weigh-in. Questions or concerns? Contact Mr. Robert Sager II, at 361-938-5211.
DeWitt County Life Chain
Life Chain is a nationwide peaceful, prayerful hour of silence on public sidewalks supporting the dignity of and right to life. Please join us on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. to pray for our nation, for the protection of women and children, and for an end to abortion. 103 E Broadway Street, Cuero.
Kaiser/Thiele family reunion
The 67th annual Kaiser/ Thiele family reunion will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Turner Hall, 6 miles west of Yoakum on State Hwy 111W. A BBQ lunch will be provided and we ask each family to bring a side dish and/or a dessert. Please bring a copy of the recipe with your dish or a copy of any of your favorite recipes you wish to share with everyone. Meat, bread, drinks, and paper goods will be provided. We will have silent auction tables set up with options for the children (infants to teenagers) as well as the adults. Each family is asked to bring an auction item(s) for an adult and/or a child. Come join us for a fun filled day with lots of visiting with family and of course good food.
5 Gun Raffle
The drawing will be held on Oct. 9 at the Turkeyfest Fun After Five. Only 200 tickets will be sold. $50 per ticket buys a chance to win one of the five guns in the exclusive raffle. Drawing will take place as soon as all 200 tickets are sold. Tickets can be purchased at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce from a chamber board member or online at: Purchase Tickets
Cuero Turkeyfest
Cuero Turkeyfest and Marriam Midway will be selling presale wristband carnival tickets for $20 each for the event on Oct. 10-11. You will redeem the coupon at the midway ticket booth for one wristband to used for one of the sessions listed below. Wristband times are as followed:Thursday: 6-10 Friday: 6-11 Saturday: Noon-5 or 6-11 Sunday: 1-7. You may purchase your ticket from Cuero Ranch House Spirits, Cuero Chamber of Commerce, Cuero Lube and Tire, or a Turkeyfest board member.. The last day to purchase tickets will be Thursday Oct. 9.
Restoration Foundation Celebration Join Tri-City Empowerment Council for a 3-Day Restoration Foundation Celebration from Oct. 10 through Oct. 12. The celebration will start on Friday with Urban Soul (Live R&B Band) with a BBQ dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Friar Ag Center here in Cuero. The second event is the TCEC 4th Annual Gospel Fest held at the same location on Saturday from 1 to 6:30 p.m. with recording artist and producer Chester D. T. Baldwin, musical guest Christopher D. Spivey & Company, and Cuero Native Devyn Whittington. Also performing is Comedians Hazel Marie and Izzy. Join us in a celebration of worship and laughter hosted by Tri-City Empowerment Council sponsored in part with City of Cuero Hot Funds.
San Luis Catholic Church Garage Sale There will be a garage sale at San Luis Catholic Church at 520 E. Second Street in Yorktown Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucky Draw Blood Drive
4-H & Youth Development of DeWitt County is sponsoring the Lucky Draw Blood Drive in Cuero at 115 N. Gonzales St. Monday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every blood donor will receive a gift card valued at between $10 to $150. The goal is to collect at least 11 units of blood. To sign up people can call the Extension Office at 361-275-0816. Sign ups in advance are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Western Days Decorating Contest There will be two categories in the Western Days Decorating Contest— Homes and Business Storefronts. Decorate up until the morning of Oct. 15. Judging will take place Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. Email cc@visityorktowntx. com to enter the contest.
Cuero Little League
The Cuero Little League will hold its annual election of board members on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., at the Cuero Little League complex.
Yorktown Western Days Yorktown Western Days, Oct. 17–19, in downtown Yorktown. Three days of carnival rides, cookoffs, craft & food vendors, car & tractor shows, family activities. Live music lineup Friday: Nathan Colt Young, Saturday; Stoney LaRue headlining with Drew Oliver, Devin Michaels, Jarrod Birmingham, and Wynn Williams earlier in the day; Sunday: David Frizzell. DJ Shane & Renee will be kicking off the live music all three days. Learn more at yorktowntx.com/western- days. Follow us on Facebook for updates. Carnival tickets are on sale at all four banks in town and the Western Days office. A one-day pass is $25 and a three-day pass is $60. Passes are good for the following days: Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, noon to midnight and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
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.
Matejek Family Reunion
The 44th Annual Matejek Family Reunion will be held at the DeWitt County Veterans Center in Yorktown on Oct. 26 starting at 10 a.m. A pot luck meal be served at Noon followed by a brief meeting. For questions, contact Lucy Matejek at 361-550-8011 or Dianne Moeller at 361- 6482577.
Yorktown Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat will take place at Yorktown City Park Friday, Oct. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be awards for best decorated Trunk, Table and Booth. Businesses as well and individuals are invited to come set up and pass out candy, adding a game or activity if desired. RSVP to [email protected]
Concert for Classrooms Set
The Cuero ISD Education Foundation will host the 2025 Concert for Classrooms featuring ABBAMANIA, the world’s #1 ABBA tribute band, on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Cuero Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit Cuero ISD students and educators through classroom grants and special programs. Tickets start at $45 and are available at www.cueroedfoundation. org/concert-forclassrooms.
The American Legion Dinter Post 3 The American Legion Dinter Post 3 will be hosting a Veteran’s Day Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 8. The proceeds will go to help local veterans in need and post home improvements. It will be held at the Legion Hall at 310 South Esplanade with pick-up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at DeWitt County Coop and Ander’s Auto Supply. $15 donation for each chicken.
Yorktown EMS BBQ Yorktown EMS is holding our annual BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 9 at Yorktown Community Hall. All plates will be to-go. BBQ plates will include brisket, potato salad and beans. There will be a bake sale on site. This years funds will be used to help replace our stretchers which are over 10 years old and are at the end of life. Tickets will be available at Citizens Bank, Trust Texas Bank, EMS Members or online.
Yorktown Fall Festival The Yorktown Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, in the afternoon and evening at Yorktown City Park. The specific time will be determined and announced.
Yorktown Christmas Home Tours The Yorktown Christmas Home Tours will take place Sunday, Dec. 7, in the afternoon and evening. Specific times will be determined and announced. Organizers are looking for festive homes to feature. If you love decorating for the holidays and don’t mind opening your doors to spread some Christmas cheer, they would love to include your home in this special event. nterested in being part of the tour? Please contact Katie Newman at 361-564-2661 or [email protected] for more details. All proceeds to support the scholarship fund. Make this a magical holiday season with others.
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 361-243-8684 or 361243-1141
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 775304-7802.
