Grace Episcopal 150th Celebration
Grace Episcopal Church & School is having a monumental celebration of its 150th anniversary.
The event will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Proctor Hall, 102 E.
Live Oak St., Cuero, and will include a special blessing of the newly established Grace Episcopal School. Highlights will include live music, food, fun activities, and a historic film showing.
Cooking with Herbs
To recognize September as Native Plant month, Keep Cuero Beautiful will host Denise Goebel, AgriLife Extension Agent, presenting a program “Cooking with Herbs” at the Cuero Public Library Thursday September 26 at 10 AM. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 AM and door prizes, too.
Mrs Goebel will share information with guests regarding several commonly used herbs and introduce the group to the ‘Star Herb’! For more information, call Cuero Chamber, 361-2752112.
Poinsettia Orders
The Cuero Regional Hospital Volunteers are taking orders for their annual Poinsettia sale. Red or white poinsettias in six inch pots will be $12.00 and red hanging baskets will be $25.00. Orders can be placed at Bloomingdeals (361-275-9755) or the Wishing Well (361-2756191). Orders must be placed by September 27th and will be available for pick up on December 7th at the front entrance to the hospital. All proceeds benefit the Cuero Regional Hospital staff.
Murder at the Masquerade
A masquerade murder mystery dinner event to benefit the Friends of DeWitt County Children will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at The Venue on Church Street in Cuero. Ticketing information to follow.
Baptist Fall Festival
Fall Festival at Hebron Baptist Church will be held on September the 28th between 9 AM and 1 PM.
It is located at 915 Hebron Church Road, Yoakum. There will be face painting, a Pumpkin Pie Baking Contest, ring toss, cake walks, a fish pond, bobbing for apples, and so much more! Free lunch will be served.
Tri-Church Worship Service
In a celebration of community and faith, the Tri-Church Worship Service will be held on Sunday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel Without Walls, located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. McLeod in downtown Cuero. This quarterly event marks a vibrant partnership between three local churches: Grace Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church of Cuero, and First United Methodist Church. Following the service, attendees are invited to join in a picnic lunch featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, and a variety of sides. This casual meal will provide a perfect opportunity for fellowship and conversation among members of the participating churches and the wider Cuero community.
ICA BBQ & Auction
The Independent Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) Victoria Crossroads Chapter hosts its 2024 BBQ & Auction Scholarship fundraiser, Saturday, Sept.
28, 4:30-6:30 p.m, Columbus Hall, 3610 N. Ben Wilson St., Victoria. Drone demos, trade show 4:30 p.m., live auction 6 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or 361-212-6873.
Martin Luther Lutheran Church Bazaar
Come enjoy our good ole’ country cookin’ and lots more at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church Bazaar, 2535 Coletoville Rd. Dine-In or To-Go. Brisket & Sausage Bar-b-q Plates, $14 (cash/card/check). Serving time 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Live auction at 12:30 p.m.
Women in Business Luncheon
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Women in Business Luncheon, a premier event designed to celebrate and empower local businesswomen. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Venue on Church Street. This year’s luncheon, proudly sponsored by The Venue on Church Street, promises an afternoon full of motivation, learning, and networking opportunities. Cheryl Johnson of Outburst Advertising will serve as the keynote speaker and other local speakers and a panel discussion will be held. Tickets are $30 each for Chamber members and tables of 8 are available for $350. Vendor booths are also available. Contact the Cuero Chamber at 361-2752112 or visit www.cuero.org to secure yours today.
Fall Festival
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church invites you to their Fall Festival, Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11220 FM 237 in Meyersville. BBQ plates, dine-in or to-go, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $15. Other activities include a Country Store, Live Auction and Raffle.
Fajita Plate Fundraiser
Yorktown’s Cameron Masonic Lodge will have a Fajita Plate Fundraiser on Monday, September 30th from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Plates will be $14 and to go only. The Masons are partnering with Werners out of Shiner to provide plates consisting of beef/chicken fajitas, rice, beans and tortillas. The community’s support is and always has been appreciated. Plates will be available at the Masonic Lodge located at 525 E. Main. Tickets can be purchased from Jeff Massey, Richard Heard, Rick Savage, Derek Brown and John Oliver.
TPA Breakfast
The Travelers Protective Association (TPA) will have its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bohnhof Cafe, 213 W. Main. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and enjoy breakfast with the group.
Fun After 5 Author Visit
The Pharmacy & Medical Museum of Texas is excited to host a special Fun After 5 Chamber of Commerce event featuring award-winning author Amanda Skenandore on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet Skenandore as she presents and signs copies of her latest novel, The Medicine Woman of Galveston.
Fall Clean Sweep
Keep Cuero Beautiful encourage Cuero citizens to organize teams and enter the KTB/ KCB Fall Clean Sweep Saturday, Oct 5 to clean up litter from Cuero neighborhoods. Teams and individuals will meet at 8:30 AM at the Downtown market Pavilion adjacent to the Cuero Public Library, 207 E Main, for light breakfast, neighborhood assignments for cleanup, and supplies. By 11 AM teams will meet at the Cuero Recycling Center on E Broadway to weigh their collections. The top 3 teams in weight of litter cleaned up will earn $100/each to pay forward to the team’s favorite non-profit organization.
Church Garage Sale
St. Michael’s Catholic Daughters Court #347 will be having a Garage Sale on Friday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 309 Church St., Cuero. There will also be a raffle that will be drawn on Saturday. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased on the day or from any Catholic Daughter member or at the church office. A country store will be included. Any donations for the sale may be brought to the Parish Hall from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall Rifle Shoot
The Cuero Sportsmen’s Club will be holding a Fall .22 Rifle Shoot on Saturday, Oct. 5, Registration will be from 8-9 a.m. with shooting beginning at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $25 with an optional pot available. The club is located at 906 E. Bailey in the far northeast of Cuero. Contests will consist of 10 targets at each of 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Other than the entry fee, shooters will only need a rifle in .22 long rifle caliber, a box of bullets and hearing/ eye protection.
Linda C. Stiles Art Exhibit
Linda C. Stiles Art Exhibit, Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, noon-5 p.m., 201 N. Esplanade Street.
3rd Annual Gospel Fest Join us Saturday October 12, 2024 for the Tri-City Empowerment 3rd Annual Gospel Fest at the Friar Ag Center here in Cuero. The event will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Featured guests include Christopher D. Spivey & Company, a dynamic group of singers from the Austin, as well as Psalmist, Worship Pastor, Recording Artist and Producer, Chester D. T. Baldwin. Come and lift your voice with us in a celebration of worship hosted by Tri-City Empowerment Council sponsored by the City of Cuero Hot Funds.
St. Michael's Catholic School Fall Festival
Join us on Sunday, Oct. 27th, for St. Michael's Catholic School's Fall Festival in Cuero, TX. Enjoy a home-style chicken fried steak meal with sides, served from 11 AM to 1 PM, available for dine-in or togo for just $12. The festival will feature a live auction starting at 12:15 PM, as well as a silent auction, bingo, raffle, and plenty of free children's activities. Be sure to check out the cakewalk and the Artisan Corner for unique finds! For more information, call 361-277-3854. 309 E. Church Street.
Veteran’s Day Chicken BBQ
The American Legion Dinter Post 3 is hosting a Veteran’s Day Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 9. The proceeds will go to help area veterans in need and for Post home improvements. The BBQ will be held at the American Legion Hall, 310 S. Esplanade with chicken pickup times from 10:30-12:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the DeWitt County Coop and Ander’s Auto Supply in Downtown Cuero. We are asking for $15 donation for each BBQ chicken.
EMS 35 Year Celebration
Yorktown EMS is proud to be celebrating 35 years of serving our community and surrounding areas. To celebrate this honor, plans are underway for a Family Fun Filled Day on Saturday, November 9, starting at 4 p.m. at Yorktown Community Hall. Activities of the day include a bounce house for the kids, putt putt golf, a cornhole tournament, silent auction, and BBQ plates. Then DANCE the night away with Chris Gonzales and The Rekkers from 7-11 p.m. Yorktown EMS is a non-profit organization and without the support of our community this would not be possible. If you would like to make a donation to this event, please reach out to Amy Lamprecht at 361-491-1920.
Annual Turkey Shoot
The Cuero Rotary Club is excited to announce its annual Turkey Shoot, taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Cuero Sportsman Club, located at 902 E. Bailey St., Cuero, TX. This community event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their marksmanship in 16 thrilling shooting rounds, competing for a variety of prizes and cash rewards.
Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting local organizations and providing scholarships to deserving graduates of Cuero High School. For more information, contact Warren Seidel at 361275-4239 or Rocky Arrell at 361-571-7906.
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 361-2756334 or 775-304-7802.
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.
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
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 First Baptist Church in Cuero, 408 N. Gonzales Street. Please enter through the front door under the awning. All ages and levels are welcome. For any questions, please email [email protected].
1984 & 1985 Class Reunion
Calling all Class of 1984 and 1985 Cuero High School Gobblers. The 39th and 40th Reunion is Oct 11, 2024 and Oct 12, 2024. Cost is $60 per person but includes both night's festivities. Friday night mixer sand Saturday night social hour, banquet and dance at Cuero Country Club. For more details contact Peggy Mejia Courtney at 832576-4930 or Raina Hancock Samples at 361-318-1312.
Can also view information on Facebook and ClassQuest Cuero High School 1984 & 1985.
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’s 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 Jan Clink scales at 361-275-1900 extension 142, to schedule an appointment.
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 at the Cuero Municipal Library
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 361-5647868.
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].
