Help Us Bring the Magic Back to Main Street!
Years ago, a beautiful garland stretched across Main Street in Yorktown, adding charm and holiday spirit to our downtown. We’d love to bring that tradition back, but we need your help! Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to lighting up Main Street again. Let’s make our town shine together! Contact Katie for more details. cc@visityorktowntx. com 361-564--2661; 361-564-8446 Cell
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
TSCRA ranch gathering in Westhoff Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host its Westhoff Ranch Gathering at Steen’s Windy Hill Ranch Tuesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The free public event features a complimentary beef dinner and a social and educational program focused on the latest effort to combat New World screwworm. Industry experts will share how TSCRA is working to protect cattle raisers, how to monitor and report suspected cases and best practices to prevent cases in your herd. To RSVP or learn more, email [email protected] or visit tscra.org/ranch-gatherings
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 [email protected] 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.
Carnival Tickets
Pre-sale carnival tickets are available at Citizens Bank, Prosperity Bank, Simmons Bank, TrustTexas Bank and the Chamber/Western Days office (141 S Riedel). A one-day pass is $25 and a three-day pass good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is $60. The carnival will be open Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday hours are 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Yorktown Historical Museum Take a break from the bustle and step into Yorktown’s past. The museum will be open Friday, Oct. 17 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free—come explore the rich history and artifacts that make Yorktown a true Texas treasure.
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]
Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale The Weesatche Hermann Sons Lodge will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake-Sale on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the lodge hall located at 306 W. FM 884. The breakfast menu will consist of pancakes, pan sausage, fruit, coffee, milk, and juice. Various home-baked goodies will also be available. Come on out to Weesatche for some good food and good company.
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/concertfor- classrooms.
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 togo. 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 361-5642661 or cc@visityorktowntx. com 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 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.
