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.
Texas German Society
The Lavaca/DeWitt Chapter of the Texas German Society will hold its first business meeting of the year on Thursday, February 13. Members will meet at J's Burger Restaurant on Grand in Yoakum. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Members are reminded to pay their dues, if they have not paid them yet. Guests are always welcome.
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, 361-564-7868; Angie Bowles, 361-243-0170; or Cevele Patton, 361-243-0159.
Blood Drive
The South Texas Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive at Cuero City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 18. One donation helps four individuals.
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, 7- 9 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 361-582-9635 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.
Tree Give Away & Planting
Repsol, the City of Cuero: Cuero Tree Board, Keep Cuero Beautiful, and Texas A&M Forest Service will be planting 76 mature trees and hosting a FREE TREE GIVEAWAY on Sat. Feb. 22, 2025, at 9 a.m.-Noon at the Friar Ag Center-Cuero Municipal Park, 501 Martin Luther King Drive, Cuero. This planting will help provide accessible treed greenspaces to the City of Cuero and enhance the community’s resilience by providing cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and safer outdoor spaces for recreation.
Stew Fundraiser
The Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual stew fundraiser on Saturday, February 22 from 11am to 1pm. Price is $12 per quart at the station. Pre-sale only tickets are available at Meyersville Store, Cuero Lube and Tire, and Gohmert Air Conditioning. For more information contact [email protected] or 361-649-2158.
History Mural Reveal
A True Masterpiece Unveiled in Cuero: The Pharmacy & Medical Museum of Texas invites the public to witness "The Magnificent Reveal" of its stunning Museum Founder’s Mural, a masterpiece by acclaimed artist Rafael Acosta, Jr. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. at 114 E. Main, Cuero, for this special unveiling celebrating the vision and legacy behind the museum. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art and history come to life!
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 Gras kicks off Saturday, March 1, 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 [email protected] (830)299-8211.
Substitutes, Cafeteria, Bus Driver training
The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Wednesday, March 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. This training will provide individuals wishing to work in the classroom, cafeteria, or driving a bus with information necessary for success while substituting in the district. This also includes state mandated trainings for Safety and Security and Stop the Bleed Training. 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. For more information, contact Jessica Hernandez at 361-275-1914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900.
Chamber Awards Banquet
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce Agriculture & Visitor’s Bureau will host the Carnival of Success Social and Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 13, at The Venue on Church Street. The social starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Business casual attire or Mardi Gras themes. RSVP by March 6. For more information, call the chamber at 361-275-2112
Ag Business Luncheon
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce Agriculture & Visitor’s Bureau will host its annual Ag Business Luncheon on Wednesday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anne Friar Thomas Building, 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cuero. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Texas A&M Agrilife College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For more information on tickets and vendor booths, contact 361-275-2112.
Indianola Exhibit
The Cuero Heritage Museum proudly presents Honoring Our Mother: Indianola in Color, an immersive exhibit running through June 1, at 124 E. Church Street, Cuero. Featuring colorized historic photographs, artifacts, and a compelling video, the exhibit brings the lost port city of Indianola back to life. The video includes Capt. J. M. Reuss' Civil War letter, the harrowing Sheppard story from the 1886 hurricane, the poem Where is My Home, and A. J. Coutret’s account of the 1875 storm. This exhibit offers a vivid journey through Indianola’s past, showcasing its historical significance and lasting impact on Texas. For more information, contact Amber Fitts Jones at [email protected] or call 361-485-8090.
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 361-275-6334 or 775-304-7802.
Bible Study
Come hear Steve Egan, Evangelist for the Cuero Church of Christ, teaching on the 15 historical periods of the Bible, each Wednesday at 7 p.m., 1100 E. McArthur. For more information call 714-292-3352.
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 361-243-1141
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.
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].
