Welcome Mitzi
Born January 15, 2025 7lbs 9oz,18 7/8 inches long to Faith & Manuel at Cuero Regional Hospital
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 coming out next week in our Cuero Livestock Show special section.
Mar. 1-Grand Opening, Mar. 2-Commercial Heifer, Mar. 3-Homemaking & Ag Mechanics, Mar.4-Homemaking, Ag Mechanics, Swine, Breed Heifer, Broiler & Rabbit, Mar. 5 Breed Heifer & Swine, Mar.6Steers, Sheep, & Goat, Mar. 7-Auction
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. March 1, 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.
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 boudinking@yahoo. com (830)299-8211.
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.
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 training 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.
Brunch Buddies & Bingo
Seniors 55 and older are invited to Brunch Buddies and Bingo on Thursday, March 6th from 10:30 a.m. – noon in the Education Room at Cuero Regional Hospital. Seniors will enjoy a free meal, “Joint Health” presentation, and a few games of bingo with prizes! RSVP’s are required and open to the first 50 seniors only. Call the hospital at 361275-6191 or email [email protected] to get your name on the list to attend.
Giddy Up for Amy
Get ready for an unforgettable evening to benefit Amy Ames’ therapy for cancer treatment, Saturday, March 8, 6-11 p.m at 2099 Spies Rd.Yorktown.
T.P.A. Breakfast
The Traveler's Association will have the regular monthly meeting on Tues. March 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at Bahnhof Cafe, 213 W. Main, Cuero, TX. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and enjoy having breakfast with the group. Note: This month it will be the second Tuesday instead of the first Tuesday.
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
Music Bingo
Music Bingo is coming to Yorktown on Friday, March 14 at 5D Steakhouse. Play begins at 7. Individual tickets are $25, table of 4 is $125 & a table of 8 is $250. Tables of 4 & 8 will be treated to snacks and wine. Profits from the evening will go towards the purchase of a community digital marquee serving the Yorktown area. Tickets can be purchased at any of Yorktown’s four banks, the Chamber office or online by calling 361-564-8446.
Annual Chicken BBQ LIndenau Rifle Club Annual Chicken BBQ will be held Sunday, March 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. PRESALE TICKETS ONLY. Tickets are $15 and the meal consists of: ½ BBQ chicken, German Potatoes, Stuffed cabbage, Pinto Beans, and BBQ sauce. Tickets can be purchased at Security Storage from 8 a.m. to noon, the DeWitt county Co-op, Anders Auto, or you can call Janis at 361-2754777. Proceeds used for the preservation of the old dance hall. The last day to purchase tickets is March 14 at noon. New members welcome!
SWCD CEU Class
The DeWitt County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a CEU event for all private applicator license holders who need credits for their license renewal. It will be on March 18th at the De-Witt County Veterans Center, 901 E Hwy 72 Yorktown, TX. Sign in begins at 7:30 and the cost is $30.00. Presentations start at 8:00 and run until 2:30. Lunch is provided. Pre-register at [email protected] or call or text Velinda Geffert, district secretary, at 361-935-6848
Westhoff Spring Festival
Westhoff School PTC Annual Spring Festival, Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 244 Lynch Ave., Westhoff. Pre-Sale BBQ Plates, $10, Live Auction at noon, Cake Walk, Games, Country Store, Small ($1) and Large ($5) Raffle tickets. For more information, call 830-236-5519.
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 afitts@cityofcuero. com 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 361-2756334 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 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.
