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 KeishaWhitman@cuerohospital. org.
CISD Substitute, Cafeteria, and Bus Driver Training
The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. This training is a state required and will provide individuals wishing to work in the classroom, cafeteria, or driving a bus with information necessary for success. All substitutes must attend this training. New applicants need to bring a copy of their social security card, driver’s license, and transcript or diploma to the training as well. Applicants that have not completed an application with Cuero ISD, need to go to www. cueroisd.org. Any questions regarding this training, may contact Jessica Hernandez at 361-275-1914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900.
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 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.
Women Making History Kick Off Event
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas (LWV) will host a Kick Off Event: Women Making History: Her Story Is Our Story on Sunday, October 20, 2024, 3:005:00 p.m. at Casino Hall, 254 N Jefferson St, La Grange. For more information contact Janis Richardson, president of LWV South Central Texas at lwvsouthcentraltx.org.
Thomaston Blood Drive
The Thomaston Volunteer Fire Depoart is having a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-6 p.m. at 106 Center, Thomaston, Tx. For more information contact Alan Whitehead at [email protected].
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Kids Costume Contest
The Downtown Farmer’s Market on main in Cuero, October 26, 9-1 p.m. $10 donation for Pet Adoption of Cuero at 10 a.m., judging at noon. Kid’s registration $5 or bag of pet food: two categories 2-8 years and 9-12 years. Trophies include Best Rescue Pet, Best Family/ Fur Baby Group, Most Unusual, Best Small Dog, Best Large Dog.
43rd Annual Matejek Reunion
The 43rd annual Matejek Family Reunion will be held on October 27th, 2024 at the DeWitt County Veterans Center 901 TX 72 E Yorktown Texas 78164. Registration will begin at 10:30. A potluck dish dinner will be served followed by a brief meeting. Live Auction only. If you have any questions, contact Lucy Matejek at 361-550-8011.
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 to-go 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: 300-400 word typewritten essays with a 3-5 minute voice recording. Contact Auxiliary President Barbara Hartman, 361-277-8187, for registration materials.
Trunk-or-Treat
First United Methodist Church and many of the area churches will once again host Trunk-or-Treat around the courthouse. This has been a tradition for more than 20 years. If you would like to help with this event, we would love for you to join us. Dress up your car, yourself (not scary please), bring lots of candy and join the fun. If you would like to donate candy or have any questions please call Pam at FUMC (361-2755272) or Colette Barth at 361-676-5484. Set up is from 5-6, Thursday, October 31st, Halloween night. Trickor- Treaters are welcome from 6-7:30. Help us shine a light in the darkness and prove once again why Cuero is a great place to live.
Willy Wonka JR
The Boys & Girls Club of Cuero, in collaboration with EXPRESS, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. Families are invited to the enchanting experience on November 2nd and November 3rd, 2024, at the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center, 920 E Broadway St, Cuero. Tickets are $10 each and available for purchase at www.boysandgirlsclubofcuero. com.
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
The Shiner Gaslight Theatre (207 East 7th St) presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,' the fall production on Fri., Sat., and Sun., November 8, 9, 10,15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. A Wednesday performance is Nov. 13. All are in the evening except for Sunday matinees. The comedy involves Mortimer Brewster, who has discovered that his two spinster aunts have been poisoning lonely old men for years. A meal is served before the play. General ticket sales begin Monday, October 14. Please call 361594-2079 between 8:30 and 4:00 on weekdays to reserve your tickets. All tickets must be reserved in advance. For more information log onto www.shinergaslight.org.
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 De-Witt 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 361-2754239 or Rocky Arrell at 361571-7906.
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 361-275-6334 or 775-3047802.
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.
Unity Prayer
Unity prayer every third Monday of the month at Cuero Library from 5:45- 6:45 p.m. for more information cal 361-243-8684 or 361-2431141
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 832-576-4930 or Raina Hancock Samples at 361318-1312. 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 volunteer@ mowstx.org.
