By GARY ANDREWS gary@gadevotionals.com I marvel at the colors in the rainbow when I see one going across the sky. God’s beauty of these colors cannot be duplicated even though many have tried.

Pet Adoptions of Cuero will be on hand this Saturday, September 16 from 9-1 PM at the Cuero Tractor Supply Store on Highway 87 with puppies galore and more. The store is hosting a special adoption event to showcase the many pets that are hoping to find their forever homes. The local non profit shelter has 3 different sets of new puppies that will be represented. There are small, medium and large breeds in the litters and they are all vetted to date. All PAOC adoptions include spay/ neuter and microchip at maturity. This is a wonderful time to add a new fur baby to the family. The Pet Adoptions of Cuero shelter is open 7 days a week and there are dozens more dogs – young, mature, senior, small, medium, large to choose from, so it is worth a visit to 407 US Highway 183 South to see the biggest ever selection of adoptable pets. Also don’t forget the City of Cuero Animal Shelter on Highway 766 – just past the prison where more canines are available for adoption. PAOC’s Linda Anzaldua is hoping everyone can see how having a family pet is a rewarding experience for the whole family – exercise, responsibility, and companionship – make this a win-win Fall for all the Dewitt County homeless furbabies.

Troy and Katie Ruiz, of Portland are excited to announce the arrival of their first child, a daughter. She has been given the name Kovey Jo Ruiz. Miss Kovey made her surprise debut on August 7 at Bay Area Hospital in Corpus Christi. She weighed in at 3 pounds and 14 ounces and measured 17 inches long.

Congratulations to Brian and Laurie Wendel on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Brian and Laurie were married on September 17,1983 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero. Together, they enjoy visiting friends, camping and spending time with their granddaughters. The couple have two children: son Keaton, wife Marcia and daughter Emery and daughter Kally Garrett, husband Rick and daughter Sadie. Cheers to this amazing couple and may God bless your marriage with many joyful years to come.

The Gerhardt - Marie Dueser reunion was held at the Yorktown fire station on Sunday, September 23. A covered dish and desserts were brought by each family and enjoyed by all.

I marvel at the colors in the rainbow when I see one going across the sky. God’s beauty of these colors cannot be duplicated even though many have tried. There is something majestic about the arch of brilliant colors streaming across the sky. Many, as I do, find it worth looking at a rainbow because of its beauty. Also, if anyone has ever seen the end of the rainbow please let me know and if there was for sure a pot of gold there.

This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Zoo invites the community to “Roar Against Hunger” in the Crossroads area. From Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4, every guest who brings a canned good item to the zoo will receive 50% off per admission. All foods will be donated to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent.

The Rawhide Riders Assoc. Inc., held their annual raffle drawing on Satuday, August 26 at 1p.m.

Whispering Oaks Rehab and Nursing Center hosted an open house for the public on Thursday, August 17. The event was an opportunity for the public to visit the facility, meet the employees and the residents. Visitors enjoyed networking, interactive tours and giveaways.

This week’s winners of Band Member of the Week are Destiny Longoria and Johnathan Guerrero. Both members are juniors at Yorktown High School.