'Rise of LULAC' Lec ture Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, the National LULAC Historian and resident of Cuero, will give a lecture at the Coastal Bend Museum at Victoria Community College Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5:30 p.m. The subject is "The Rise of LULAC and the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement in Victoria, and Wharton area, 1929-2026." LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is this nation's oldest civic, charitable, and civil rights organization founded in Corpus Christi in 1929. The event is free. For more info visit: JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES The Rise of LULAC and the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement in Victoria, Cuero, and Wharton County, 1929-2026 Winter Blanket Drive Whispering Oaks Rehab & Nursing Blanket Drive to help families in need with new or lightly used blankets. Donation deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 105 Hospital Drive in Cuero. Tarmac Take 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 in the Crossroads. Victoria County Master Gardener Association Meet and Greet The annual Victoria County Master Gardener Association Meet and Greet Social will be held at Victoria Educational Gardens Pavilion at 283 Bachelors Drive across from the Victoria County Regional Airport, Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. until noon. Gardeners from Victoria and surrounding counties have a special invitation to attend. Information about programs will be presented, including Master Gardener classes starting Feb. 5. Light refreshments, cookies and egg-sausage muffins will be served.
DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women The group will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Jalisco restaurant in Cuero. This is a change in day and time to accommodate those who have asked for a better time for working people. 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://dewittlavacatxdemocratwomen. wordpress. com/).
Gift of Life Blood Drive South Texas Blood & Tissue will host a blood drive at GVEC Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1015 Broadway St. in Cuero.
Heart Health Expo The Hearth Health Expo will be held at the Victoria Community Center Dome Thursday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will bring together healthcare providers, community organizations, local businesses and area rural hospitals to share education, screenings and services available across the region, including Cuero Regional Hospital.
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 candidate 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.
Gospel Brunch Boys & Girls Club of Cuero will host Gospel Brunch with entertainment at the Anne Friar Thomas Ag Building Sunday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m. There will be a live and silent auction and cash games. Sponsorships available and individual tickers are $50.
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.
Valentine’s Head Over Heels Gala Pilot Club of Cuero will host the 12th Annual Valentine’s Head Over Heels Gala at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building Saturday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. It will include a social, dinner and dancing with entertainment by Broken Alibi.
Gift of Life Blood Drive There will be a blood drive Sunday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1214 Zorn Road in Yorktown. Donators get a free long-sleeved Tshirt. email holycross1214@ sbcglobal.net Lucky Hearts Bingo A BYOB Dinner with Bingo to follow will benefit the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund at the DeWitt Veterans Center on Highway 72 Friday, Feb.20, at 5 p.m.
Admission is $45 per individual or $350 for a table of eight.
Designer Purse Bingo Let’s Get Freaky for Designer Purse Bingo will be held at Ann Friar Thomas Homemaking Building Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Reserved table for eight for $500 or individual tickets $50 each. 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
5th Annual Lace-up for Lifeway School The 5th Annual Lace-up for Lifeway School Half Marathon 5K will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:45 a.m. It starts and finishes at the school. There will be cash prizes for the top three male and female overall winners. Proceeds benefit the school. 403 E. Sarah St. in Cuero.
Cuero Horse Show Cuero Livestock Show will present a horse show at the Cuero Rodeo Arena Saturday, 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 for a 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 mallevents@ hullpg.com Women Making History League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will be presenting “courageous, determined, persistent and visionary women” living in the area at the March 8 Women Making History Celebration.
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 for the 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.
Yorktown Western Days Association Scholarships The Yorktown Western Days Association is excited to announce that applications are now open for sponsorship opportunities for graduating seniors at Yorktown and Nordheim High Schools.until April 16. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive support as they take the next step toward their future. Interested seniors may pick up application information from their school counselors. The Western Days Association is proud to invest in the success of our local youth and to give back to the community through this means. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of our community and the continued success of Western Days events. Together, we are helping build a brighter future for the next generation.
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 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 714-2923352.
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.C uero 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 361-564-2252 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 361-4858090.
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 volunteer@ mowstx.org.
