County sees comeback of colorful byways

Wildflowers 2.0
  • In 1910, John M. Green was appointed judge of the 24th Judicial District and moved to Cuero where he purchased the Proctor home and raised his family, including his son Howard, who later served as the DeWitt County District Attorney, District Judge and Chief Justice of the Criminal Court of Appeals, 13th District. John’s other children were Grey, Belle Elzey and Arthur. His granddaughter Annie taught English at Cuero High School for many years. (Photo courtesy of Annie Green Walthrop.)
    In 1910, John M. Green was appointed judge of the 24th Judicial District and moved to Cuero where he purchased the Proctor home and raised his family, including his son Howard, who later served as the DeWitt County District Attorney, District Judge and Chief Justice of the Criminal Court of Appeals, 13th District. John’s other children were Grey, Belle Elzey and Arthur. His granddaughter Annie taught English at Cuero High School for many years. (Photo courtesy of Annie Green Walthrop.)
  • Young State Representative John M. Green nominated the bluebonnet as the state flower. (Photo courtesy of Annie Green Walthrop.)
    Young State Representative John M. Green nominated the bluebonnet as the state flower. (Photo courtesy of Annie Green Walthrop.)
  • A young Lady Bird Johnson enjoys a field of bluebonnets. (Photo by Dennis Fagan, Courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
    A young Lady Bird Johnson enjoys a field of bluebonnets. (Photo by Dennis Fagan, Courtesy of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
  • Pick up your guide to DeWitt County Wildflowers at the Chamber of Commerce, 210 E. Main Street
    Pick up your guide to DeWitt County Wildflowers at the Chamber of Commerce, 210 E. Main Street
  • Lady Bird Johnson visits Cuero in 2007, accompanied by her Secret Service agent. (Photo courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
    Lady Bird Johnson visits Cuero in 2007, accompanied by her Secret Service agent. (Photo courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
  • The DeWitt County Wildflower Association displayed up to 150 specimens of wildflowers blooming during April and updated reports of best viewing daily. (Photos courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
    The DeWitt County Wildflower Association displayed up to 150 specimens of wildflowers blooming during April and updated reports of best viewing daily. (Photos courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
  • Association members parade the cascarones to Main Street for their annual Easter fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
    Association members parade the cascarones to Main Street for their annual Easter fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
  • Lady Bird Johnson on a few of her many visits to DeWitt County during wildflower season. (Photos courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
    Lady Bird Johnson on a few of her many visits to DeWitt County during wildflower season. (Photos courtesy of the DeWitt Heritage Museum)
  • A honey bee draws nectar from a 2024 bluebonnet. (Photo contributed by Rodger Marion)
    A honey bee draws nectar from a 2024 bluebonnet. (Photo contributed by Rodger Marion)
When, in 1901, State Rep. John M. Green, of Yoakum, nominated the bluebonnet as the state’s official flower, he could not have known that almost 100 years later a youngster from his future hometown would petition that legislature to declare De-Witt County the Wildflower Capital of the World.Green, who would later purchase the Proctor House in Cuero, had a tough sell. Two other candidates were on…

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