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.
Democratic Women’s Meetings
The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its October meeting on Friday Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. The group will also sponsor its second Get Out the Vote postcard writing workshop on Sunday on October 6 at 1 p.m., also at Maya’s. All are invited. The organization’s website is DeWittLavacaTx-Democratic Women(https:// dewittlavacatxdemocratwomen. wordpress.com/). For more information contact Margaret Vandeveer at dewittlavacatxdemocraticwomen@ yahoo.com.
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 locat- ed 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.
Blessing of Animals
Bring you pets and join us for a short, informal service for Cuero’s annual Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. in the “Chapel Without Walls,” located at the corner of Courhouse & Clinton streets, across from the DeWitt County Courthouse. Sponsored by Grace Episcopal, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian and Saint Mark’s Lutheran churches.
GOP Ribbon Cutting
The DeWitt County Republican Party will be having a Ribbon Cutting with the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at our new headquarters at 1505 N. Esplanade, Cuero, on Monday, October 7th at 11:00 AM. The address is. For more information please conact us at dewittcotxgop@ gmail.com.
Turkeyfest Carnival
This year Cuero Turkeyfest and Marriam Midway will be selling presale wristband coupons for $20 each. You will be redeemed the coupon at the midway ticket booth for one wristband to use for one session per coupon. Wristband times are as followed: Thursday: 6-10; Friday: 6-11; Saturday: Noon-5 or 6-11; Sunday: 1-7. You may purchase your coupon from Cuero Chamber of Commerce, Cuero Lube and Tire, or a Cuero Turkeyfest Board Member. The last day to purchase presale tickets will be Wednesday, October 9.
Turkey Trot 5K
Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m., registration at 7 a.m. $30 per person. Hosted by Bfit Cuero Wellness Center. Register online at cuerowellnesscenteronline@ www.active.com. T-shirt for first 100 to register. Portion of proceeds benefit scholarship fund for Cuero High School seniors.
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.
Drive Thru Flu Vaccine
We will be hosting our annual Drive Thru Flu Vaccine event on Tuesday, October 15th.
Patients can drive thru the main front entrance of the hospital to receive their vaccine. We just need insurance cards for those with insurance, and for cash paying patients the price is $35 for the regular Flu Vaccine, and $75 for the High Dose Flu Vaccine. Any questions regarding vaccines can be emailed to [email protected].
Blood Drive Appointments
Cuero Regional Hospital will be hosting a blood drive for the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center in the Education Classroom on Thursday, October 17th, 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 SouthTexas-Blood.org to make an appointment. Walk-Ins are Welcome! For questions regarding blood donations, contact South Texas Blood & Tissue at 210-7315590. For further information regarding location, please contact Kathy Simon at 361-2756191.
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.
Scholarship Essay Deadline
Cuero VFW sponsored essay contests of Patriot’s Pen: My Voice in American Democracy and Voice of Democracy: Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision? Due by Oct. 31: 300400 word typewritten essays with a 3-5 minute voice recording. Contact Auxiliary President Barbara Hartman, 361-2778187, for registration materials.
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
