RWOYA Meeting
Republican Women of Yoakum Area will hold a business meeting lunch Wednesday, Jan. 14,, 11:30 a.m. There will be no speaker. It is the first meeting of the group’s 60th year. For meeting information call Cheryl Wilson at 713-516-8880.
CRH Blood Drive Cuero Regional Hospital will host a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or at least 17 years old weighing 110 pounds, and in good general health can donate blood. Donors must present photo ID, last four digits of their social security number and their birth date. Please visit SouthTexasBlood.org to make an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome! For questions regarding blood donations, contact South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-731-5590. For further information regarding location, please contact Kathy Simon at 361-275-6191.
Nordheim Cemetery Nordheim Cemetery’s meeting will be at Nordheim Park Lounge Jan. 17 at 2 p.m.
Wayne’s World Wayne’s World is on display through Jan. 17 at the Cuero Heritage Museum.
It’s a Wonderful Life Who doesn’t love the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life? During the Christmas holidays, the Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas is paying tribute to this iconic movie by creating a tour of the museum that corresponds to scenes from the film. It will be on dis- play until Jan. 17.
DEWITT COUNTY BRIEFS
DeWitt County GOP Meeting
The DeWitt County GOP will meet at the GVEC Community Room in Cuero Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m.
Independent Catleman’s Association of Texas The Victoria Crossroads ICA meeting will be at the 4H Activity Center, 259 Bachelor Drive, in Victoria, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a program with an attorney on estate planning and trust and Stewart Pickett with Velocity Powersports from “Hired Hands.” RSPby call ortextto 361-652-8014.
The Eagles Ultimate Experience
The Victoria Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce an unforgettable night of classic rock and symphonic brilliance with The Eagles Ultimate Experience, performed in collaboration with 7 Bridges: the nation’s premier Eagles tribute ensemble. It will take place Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Fine Arts Center as part of the Symphony’s Concert Series.
DeWitt County Gabriel Project Meeting Would you like to offer help, hope, and healing to women faced with crisis pregnancies? Join us at our next meeting at First Baptist Church in Cuero Fellowship Hall on Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.
Catholic Daughter Scholarships
The Catholic Daughters #347 of St Michael’s are offering two $1,000 scholarships for two Cuero High Catholic seniors of Cuero St.
Michael’s, OLG and Meyersville Catholic churches. Also, the Catholic Daughters have a state scholarship available. Applications are available at the Cuero High School counselor’s office.
The state scholarship application is due Jan. 26 and local scholarships are due to St. Michael’s Church office by May 1, Applications should be filled out completely and all signatures filled in.
TarmackTake Over Day
The streets meet the strip at Tarmac Takeover 2026, two days of free horse power, competition, and family friendly fun to spectators at Cuero Municipal Airport Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31. Grab some eats from food trucks, shop local vendors and experience the best builds iin the Crossroads.
RWOYA Candidate Forum Republican Women of Yoakum Area will hold a candidate forum to meet and greet new candidates Saturday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m. Yoakum Community Center, 105 Huck St. For candidates sign-up, call Laura Wauson at 210-380-6566.
Fish Fry
There will be a fish fry at the American Legion Feb. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2 pieces of fish, fries, hush puppies, salad and cake $12. Call 361-210-9798 or 361799-6138 for information.
RWOYA 3-County Candidate Forum Republican Women of Yoakum County will hold a candidate forum for the three Counties of DeWit, Gonzales and Lavaca Wednesday, Feb. 11,11: 30 a.m. at Yoakum Community Center, 105 Huck St.
Cuero Horse Show
Cuero Livestock Show will present a horse show at the Cuero Rodeo ArenaSaturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. It is sponsored by the Cowboy
Up 4-H Club and is open to the public.
Camp Connect
Camp Connect, a mallwide event that brings local summer camps and families together to kick off planning fora fun and enriching summer, will take place at Victoria Mall March 7. It is designed to help families explore camp options while giving local programs a chance to connect directly with the community. Families can browse a variety of camp programs throughout the mall, from sports and arts and crafts to educational and enrichment experiences. The event creates an easy, interactive way for parents and kids to meet camp staff, ask questions, and discover new opportunities for the summer ahead.
For more information or participation details, email maL [email protected] Citywide Garage Sale
Dowtown Cuero Main Street will host a citywide garage sale Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14. Residents will conduct garage sales at their homes, and there will be individuals selling Under the Library Pavilion on Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. City permits are waived forthe event, and it will not count against the number of garage sales allowed per year. Register in person at the Main Street office.
Shiner Heritage Quilters ‘Spring into Quilting' Calling all quilters. Shiner Heritage Quilters invites you to participate in the 2026 show, “Spring into Quilting” scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 20-21,
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Shiner KC Hall, 122 S.
Ave. G, in Shiner, which is a new location for the show.
Entry forms and general instructions can be downloaded at www.shinerheritagequilters. org, or call Darcy Curtin at 361-4273177. You can also pick up forms at The Square Quilter, 807 N. Ave. D in Shiner. Entry forms postmarked on or before Friday, Feb. 6, will be accepted.
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.
AA Meetings
AA meets every Monday and Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Cuero Public Library.
Unity Prayer
Unity prayer every third Monday of the month at Cuero Library from 5:45- 6:45 p.m. For more information call 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. 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 361-293-5576.
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 361-2751903 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 duringtimes 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 volunteer@ mowstx.org.
