Thomaston Blood Drive
The Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department 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 woodlandestates11@ gmail.com.
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.
Sharon Weber Retirement Party
After an amazing career, Chisholm Trail Heritage Mu- seum Executive Director Sharon Weber is starting an exciting new chapter. Join us in celebrating her accomplishment and future adventures. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.
The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at Holy Cross, Yorktown, Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm. Everyone is invited to come pray for our election and our country.
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.
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 361676-5484. Set up is from 5-6, Thursday, October 31st, Halloween night. Trick-or-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.
Naming of Historic Tree
The Cuero Tree Board will hold a ceremony naming the 13th Tree in the Street as a part of the unique campaign to name all the historic trees in the streets of Cuero. The 13th tree is located at 500 W. South Railroad Street and will be named in honor of the Gossett family. The Tree Board invites the public to attend the ceremony on Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. For information on the historic trees, visit the City of Cuero website at https://cityofcuero. com/382/Tree-Board.
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.
The Lindenau Rifle Club
The Lindenau Rifle Club’s Annual Stew to be held Saturday, November 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of the stew is $12.00 per quart and is drive through only. This is also the last day to purchase your Gun Raffle Tickets. The drawing will be November 2nd, 2024 at 1 p.m., outside the dance hall. You may purchase your Gun Raffle Tickets at the Co-op, Anders Auto, or from any Lindenau Rifle Club member or at the dance hall on November 2nd, till 1 p.m.
The Travelers Protection Association (TPA)
The TPA will have its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. at Bahnhof Cafe 213 W. Main. All members and prospects are invited to attend and enjoy breakfast with the group.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
The DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans of America 1029 present a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, honoring all who served on Monday, Nov 11 at 11 a.m. at the DeWitt County Veteran’s Center, 901 E. Hwy. 72, Yorktown. For more information contact Ken Buenger, 361550-1868.
“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 361-594-2079 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 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 361-275-4239 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 361-275-6334 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].
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 361-485-8090.
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 361-564-7868.
