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Hochheim Scholarships

At this year’s Awards Ceremony, four Cuero High School graduates received scholarships from Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual - Branch 2. Pictured from left, Ronnie Dietz, branch president, Dreyson Knebel, Arissa Carbonara, Diego Gonzales, Landon Duckett and John Garoni, branch vice president. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

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Happy Retirement

To all the DeWitt County retiring teachers, such as Laura Veth above, congratulations! And thank you for helping students grow each year. May you enjoy each year outside the classroom as if it were one long _eld trip. 05/27/2025 02:15 PM

The Yorktown Elementary Wildcats of the Month exhibited the “Big 3” of being respectful, responsible, and safe in all that they say and do at school. From back left, Riley Arguellez, Taylor Friesenhahn, Annie Queen, Paislee Young, Dayne Burt, Elsie Zigmond, Bennett Rohan, and Robert Cantu....

Wildcats of the Month

Wildcats of the Month. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get exactly what they need to thrive. 05/13/2025 08:27 PM

Twenty two students from Yorktown Elementary School collected 578 items to donate to Pet Adoptions of Cuero. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Yorktown students set record for pet shelter donations

All of the local schools in this part of Texas are obviously teaching the students much more than just the A-B-C's! And it is so wonderful when those good will lessons result in helping the non profits. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

GVEC awarded the Cuero VFW a $20,000 grant for the roof repair, which cost nearly $60,000. Shown from left, Lee Hernandez, vice president; Harold Hartman, previous commander; Post Commander Jeff Zengerle, post commander; Bobby Schley, previous commander; and Rosi Hernandez, secretary. (Sta...

VFW roof donation

. 04/23/2025 01:32 PM

Heirloom Stitchers quilt show winners

Heirloom Stitchers quilt show winners

Heirloom Stitchers Quilt Guild held the quilt show at the VFW hall in Cuero Texas. At the show, Charlotte Doehrman (left) won grand champion quilt project and Kaylee Jo Fisher (right) won reserve champion quilt project, at the recent Cuero Stockshow. The Heirloom Stitchers presented Charlotte with a $200 prize and Kaylee Jo with a $100 prize. 04/16/2025 02:17 PM

4-H Club helps out at pet shelter

4-H Club helps out at pet shelter

With the local pet shelter and rescue currently housing more than 35 dogs and 25 cats - there is always lots of work and chores to be done daily. Recently the Meyersville 4-H Club came to the rescue and planned an “in house” service day to help out. The energetic team brought lots of cleaning supplies as well as pet food donations. The canines were walked, bathed, and socialized and the kitties got plenty of attention too. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Congressional Recognition

Congressional Recognition

On behalf of Congressman Michael Cloud, Field Representative Christian Palacios presented Special Congressional Recognition to Samantha Bayfus in recognition of 10 years of outstanding and seless service to the community of Cuero, Texas, as the Coordinator of the Cuero Development Corporation on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Ele Chew). 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

Theater celebrates 130 years, announces awards

The Shiner Gaslight is busy celebrating not only its 130th birthday, but also the 50th anniversary of continuous productions since its rebirth in 1975! Built in 1895, more than 64,000 people have attended the Gaslight over the last 50 years. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

Reuss’s family members and muralist Rafael Acosta gathered for the unveiling of Founders’ Mural on February 22 at the Pharmacy & Medical Museum.

Acosta’s mural honors Joe & Wanda Reuss

02/24/2025 03:25 PM

CAMAL House donation

CAMAL House donation

The United Way of the Crossroads, along with matching funds from TDECU, awards a rural grant of $1,000 to the CAMAL House. Pictured (L-R): TDECU West Market Director Kim Manley, TDECU Cuero Member Center Manager Madison Manning, CAMAL House Assistant Director Jennifer Koudelka, and UWC Executive Director Bethany Castro. 02/19/2025 04:38 AM

Student of the Month

Student of the Month

Texas Farm Bureau DeWitt County Student of the Month for January is Sarah Rodriguez. Sarah is a Senior who was nominated by her school for demonstrating exceptional academic achievements, leadership skills, and being a great student. She will be attending Temple College to continue her volleyball career and pursue a Major in Communication Disorders to become a Speech Language Pathologist. She received gift cards to KN and Bush’s Chicken and a DeWitt County Farm Bureau membership which makes her eligible for a scholarship. 02/19/2025 04:38 AM

Peggy Ledbetter’s grandson, Trevor Ledbetter of Industrial High School, has been selected for the 2025 All State Band. As a trombone player, Trevor is a third-generation brass player. His father, born in Cuero, is the principal trumpet player in the Victoria Symphony and the Corpus Christi...

Brass in his blood

. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

On Thursday, January 30, sixteen spellers from across DeWitt County competed at the DeWitt County Spelling Bee. Co-Champions Maximilian Leslie-Mess, left, a 4th grader from Hunt Elementary, and Eli Roeder, right, a 5th grader from St. Michael's Catholic School, will represent DeWitt County...

Co-Champion Spellers

. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

County alums graduate from Sam Houston

Courtesy of Sam Houston State University HUNTSVILLE – The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University. Caden Lange, of Cuero, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Brittan Allman, of Yorktown, Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, Cum Laude. 02/05/2025 05:26 AM

Young Miss Yorktown: Avery Watson

Miss Yorktown Court

The 2025 Miss Yorktown Court will be officially introduced at the February 24 Yorktown City Council meeting. The Western Days Association called off the pageant this year due to lack of contestants, but the judges interviewed each applicant on January 23 before naming the court. Ideally, each category would have at least two contestants. The entry window starts in late fall. The Western Days Association expressed gratitude to Citizens Bank for sponsoring this year’s court. 01/28/2025 12:40 PM