Welcome
Steely Lynn Cosby
Born January 8, 2025 at 8:03 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 11oz; 19 inches, to parents Lane Cosby & Courtney Bailiff at Cuero Regional Hospital
Live Music
Devin Michaels performs at EVthing, 511 E. Broadway in Cuero. Thursday, Feb. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.
National Wear Red Day
Friday, Feb. 7, join Cuero Regional Hospital along with the American Heart Association, in wearing the color red on this Friday to help support and bring awareness to heart disease. We wear RED to be seen, to be counted, to be heard and to make an impact.
Democratic Women’s Meeting
The DeWitt/LaVaca County Democratic Women will hold its February meeting on Friday Feb. 7 from 11 am to 1 pm at Maya’s restaurant in Cuero. All are invited. The organization’s website is DeWittLavacaTxDemocratic Women (https://dewittla-vacatxdemocratwomen. wordpress.com/). For more information contact Margaret Vandeveer at dewittlavacatxdemocraticwomen@ yahoo.com.
Heart Health Fridays
Every FRIDAY in February, 8:30 – 10:30 AM In the main lobby, Cuero Regional Hospital will offer a special price of $10, for Blood Pressure screening and a Lipid Panel lab draw. No appointment needed, walk ups are welcome. Please come fasting for the blood draw.
Heart Health Awareness
Enjoy a fun, heart healthy, food competition between local high school culinary teams with various health professionals, including Cardiologist Dr. William Craig, sharing the latest in heart health education. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5:30-7 p.m., at Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building, 501 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Cuero. For more information contact Denise Goebel @ [email protected] or Tamara Kainer at [email protected].
Yorktown Livestock Show
The 86th Annual Yorktown Livestock Show will be held on Friday, Feb 14, at the Yorktown FFA Show Barn. The Ag Mech contest will be at 1 p.m. and Livestock Judging at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 15, the auction begins at 1 p.m.
Live Music
Matt Batts performs at EVthing, 511 E. Broadway in Cuero. Saturday, Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.
Coach Mathis Appreciation
Appreciation & Celebration Banquet for Coach Victor Mathis, Saturday, February 15, 4-8 p.m. at the Friar Ag Center, 501 Martin Luther King Drive. Free of charge. To make donations or help ensure the event is successful, contact Isabel Patton, 361564-7868; Angie Bowles, 361-243-0170; or Cevele Patton, 361-243-0159.
Heart/ Stroke Awareness & CPR
In honor of National Heart Health Awareness Month, Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley will host a Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Class with Hands-On CPR Training on Thursday, February 20, 79 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall (12183 FM 236, Mission Valley). DeTar Healthcare System team members will lead the free community training on this critical, life-saving topic. The class is open to anyone aged 10 and older and will focus on teaching life-saving techniques, including hands-only CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) usage. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke or heart attack and how to provide immediate assistance until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. A team from DeTar Healthcare System will lead the class, ensuring participants leave with practical knowledge that could save a life in an emergency situation. Please note that this training is not for CPR certification but is designed to empower individuals to act quickly in a crisis. RSVP by calling or texting 361-5829635 by February 13, 2025 to reserve your spot.
Live Music
Michell Crain performs at EVthing, 511 E. Broadway in Cuero. Friday, Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m.
Yorktown Commercial Heifer Sale
The 1st Annual Yorktown Commercial Heifer Show will be held Saturday, Feb 22, at the OLD VFW. We will have 10 students showing their commercial heifers. We will have the cattle available for buyer viewing starting at 1 p.m. til 5 p.m. We will be having a pre-auction social starting at 4 p.m. The auction will start at 5 p.m. with an appreciation dinner for all buyers at 6 p.m.
Craft Beer Society
The Cuero Craft Beer Society meets every third Sunday, from 3-6 p.m., at EVthing, 511 E. Broadway in Cuero. The next meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 23.
Cuero Livestock Show
The 76th Annual Cuero Livestock Show opens Saturday, Mar. 1, at the Friar Ag Center, culminating Friday, Mar. 7, with the auction. Look for the full schedule in this year’s special section.
Live Music
Neal Tolbert performs at EVthing, 511 E. Broadway in Cuero. Saturday, Mar.1, 1-4 p.m. Buddy Vargas performs on Thursday, Mar.6, 6-9 p.m.
Yorktown Mardi Gras
The 1st Annual Yorktown Mardi Gra kicks off Saturday, March1, with a Mardi Gras ATV Parade, 10 a.m.; Chicken Run 1-4 p.m.,Yorktown City Park; Gumbo & Potato Salad Cookoff ($150 Entry by February 19), Vendor Booths, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Live Entertainment, Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever, 7 p.m.- midnight. Contact boudinking@yahoo. com (830)299-8211.
Free Early Learning Program
Families in the community with children ages 0-4 are invited to attend the Cuero ISD Early Learning Program held every Wednesday at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM at Cuero Intermediate School Library, located at 502 Park Heights Drive. Children enjoy music, dance, storytime, activity & sensory stations, brand-new books, and much more! This program is FREE for all families to attend. For more information, please contact 361-2751900, Literacy Coach, Katy Botello, ext. 413 or Director of Special Programs, Ruby Rodriguez ext. 116 (habla Espanol)
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.
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].
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 361275-1900 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.
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].
