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62nd Annual DeWitt County Pecan Show Results

62nd Annual DeWitt County Pecan Show Results

The 62nd Annual DeWitt County Pecan Show was held on Tuesday, November 26, at the Friar Ag Center in Cuero. There were 42 total entries coming from four counties (DeWitt – 10 entries, Victoria – 16 entries, Lavaca – 14, Fayette – 2), with 29 of these entries advancing to the Regional Show. The East Texas Regional Pecan Show will be held in College Station, TX on February 3-4, 2025. The Annual Pecan Show is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of DeWitt County and the Pecan Show Committee. Committee members and Extension Agents working the Show this year were: Anthony Netardus, Denise Goebel, Jennifer Netardus, Kernell Moritz, Bill Braden, Mark Vavrusa, Andrew Kutac, Nola Bohuslav, and Joe Janak. The judges for the 2024 Pecan Show were Scott Willey, Fayette County Ag Extension Agent and Paul Hajovsky, Fayette County pecan grower. The Grand Champions in each of the three pecan divisions received a $25 cash award. Special thanks to the Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture; De-Witt M&J – Mark Vavrusa; and Cuero Pecan House – Annette, Erwin and Anthony Rath, for sponsoring the plaques, rosettes, ribbons, and cash prizes. The results of this year’s show are as follows: 12/04/2024 06:21 PM

Pause for Pets

Inviting all weekend shoppers to swing by the Ranch House Spirit store, 202 E. Broadway, in Cuero to pick up their 'liquid' holiday needs and at the same time meet some SPIRITED pooches. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Anti-Bullying Artists

Anti-Bullying Artists

John C French Elementary sponsored an Anti- Bullying Poster Contest for all students. They participated during art class and created posters promoting kindness, encouraging students to be “upstanders”’ and encouraging everyone to treat others with respect. The winning anti-bullying posters are on display in the main hallway for all the students, staff and visitors to be reminded to be kind and treat others with respect. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

National Hospice Palliative Care Month

National Hospice Palliative Care Month

National Hospice Palliative Care Month. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

(L-R): Father Richard Bediako, Bryan Haun (KC wheelchair committee chair), Bill Morrow (KC District Deputy), Ken Klimitchek (Cuero KC Grand Knight), and Father Paul Otchere. CONTRIIBUTED PHOTO

Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs

Cuero Knights of Columbus Council 1682 contributed three wheelchairs, and Yorktown Council 2480 contributed one wheelchair, to Holy Family Hospital in the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana, Africa. The Knights also contributed the cost of shipping to get the wheelchairs delivered. These chairs are made possible through the American Wheelchair Mission, a non-profit organization with the goal to deliver wheelchairs to the physically disabled throughout the world. Father Richard Bediako and Father Paul Otchere (pictured here) are both from the Diocese of Sunyani, Ghana and are currently Associate Pastors serving the Catholic Community of Cuero. Father Richard said, “the wheelchair mission is absolutely a fantastic project helping our hospital in Ghana, as they are being used to carry patients to various places in the hospital”. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Cuero Births

Anna and Morgan Hudnall gave birth to Mary Elizabeth, 6 pounds 15 oz., on October 16, 2024 Gloria Palacios Toledo and Guadalupe Gonzales gave birth to Brenda Yamilet Gonzalez Palacios, 6 pounds, on October 13, 2024 Taylor and Gabriel Guajardo gave birth to Elena Rose Guajardo, 7 pounds 8 oz., on October 25, 2024 Seth and Hannah Melancon gave birth to Kesley Melancon , 8 pounds 8 oz., on October 28, 2024 Cevele Patton gave birth to Kemoni Zakai Patton, 7 pounds 13 oz., on October 28, 2024 Serafina and Pedro Guerra gave birth to Armina Guerra, 6 pounds 11 oz., on October 30, 2024 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Students win anti-bullying poster contests

Students win anti-bullying poster contests

. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Pet Adoptions of Cuero Ambassadors Lizzie Rosson and Camryn Lake share some puppy love with residents at Cuero Nursing and Rehab. Both the residents and the puppies enjoyed the extra affection. (Contributed Photo)

Puppy Love, not just for kids

The crew at Pet Adoptions of Cuero had a fun afternoon recently sharing some puppy love with several of the residents at Cuero Nursing and Rehab Center. PAOC packed up three special pups for this event. And it was a pass, share, hug, cuddle and snuggle time for the fur babies. They loved getting all the attention and human contact with so many of the residents. The PAOC staff also loved hearing endearing stories some of the residents shared about their former pets. Many of them still had pictures galore to show on their cell phones of their former 'Fido' or 'Fluffy.' Thanks to Jennifer Wilson, activities director, for the invitation to this delightful pet related afternoon. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Community supports EMS Stuff the Truck event

Community supports EMS Stuff the Truck event

The Cuero Regional Hospital EMS department extends its heartfelt gratitude to the community for their generous donations during the recent EMS Stuff the Truck event. Thanks to the incredible support from families, local churches, high school youth organizations, and community leaders, we are thrilled to announce that over 450 stuffed animals and $400 in monetary donations were collected to help provide comforting stuffed animals to children experiencing medical emergencies. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Meyersville School hosts Pet Adoptions of Cuero

Meyersville School hosts Pet Adoptions of Cuero

The Pet Adoptions of Cuero team was invited to the Meyersville school this past week as a part of their Red Ribbon Week program. This special week is dedicated each year to educating everyone on making positive healthy choices and living drug free. The students enjoyed playing with and meeting some of the shelter dogs - GINO and PRINCE CHARMING and 2 new kittens - HUGS and KISSES. PAOC was able to interact with the children, advising them that having a pet requires lots of responsibility. It is definitely a 'healthy choice' to care for, train, feed, clean and physically walking and/or playing with a dog or cat each day. Pets are also great therapy. The duties required in pet ownership occupies lots of time and energy. It's the perfect way to be kind to your mind by living a drug free but 'pet ownership' lifestyle. It's a win-win for the pet and the pet parent. So many of the Meyersville students are already dedicated pet owners. The afternoon visit to the school with the homeless pets hopefully encourages more families to adopt a canine or feline in the near future. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Nursing Students

Nursing Students

Cuero Regional Hospital Volunteers awarded nursing scholarships to Daisy Martinez and Elaine Vazquez. They are enrolled in the nursing program at Victoria College. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Barbara Nuchels with the DeWitt County Historical Commission delivers a donation of $856.98 to Librarian Katelynn Meitzen for half the cost of the Ancestry Library Edition, which is available for use free of charge at the Cuero Municipal Library. (Contributed photo)

Library, Historical Commission partner for Ancestry research

The Cuero Municipal Library and the De-Witt County Historical Commission are excited to announce that we are once again offering FREE access to Ancestry at the Cuero Municipal Library for the third year in a row! 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Walking the pups OLLIE and OREO – Marilyn Hajek and Stephanie Pustka. (Contributed photos)

Yoakum Nursing & Rehab PAWS UP for Pets

The local pet rescue and shelter was the recipient of a special visit and “work day” recently from the staff of Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Not only did the team arrive ready to pitch in with the many shelter duties but they also brought a bevy of cat and dog food and shelter supplies too. 08/21/2024 06:30 AM

Incoming DeWitt County 4-H Ambassadors – Gunnar Frank, Jana Justiss, Ella Jander, Andrew Hahn. Not Pictured: Caleb Keller. (Contributed Photos)

4-H banquet celebrates achievements

. 08/21/2024 06:30 AM

Cuero Health gathers supplies for area students

Cuero Health gathers supplies for area students

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Cuero Regional Hospital and Cuero Health recently spearheaded a school supply drive to benefit local students. The initiative, designed to support families in the hospital’s service area, was met with enthusiastic participation from both staff and residents. Cuero Health participated in back to school events for Cuero ISD, Yorktown ISD, and Goliad ISD, providing primary care education and handing out school supplies. 08/21/2024 06:30 AM

Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 2 in Cuero makes a $200 donation to Cuero ISD for student school supplies. Pictured L-R are Nora Garcia, CISD student services liaison, Kim Fleener, CISD Asst. Superintendent, Ronnie Dietz, president of Hochheim Branch 2, and Monica Barrera, McKinney Vento...

School Supply Donation

. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

4-H banquet recognizes members, leaders

4-H banquet recognizes members, leaders

The DeWitt 4-H Awards and Buyer Appreciation Banquet was held on July 26th at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building. The 4-H members and leaders were recognized for their achievements and buyers were recognized for support of our youth in the 4-H Program. 08/14/2024 07:02 AM

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