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JULY 6 -BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HELP CANCER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FOR KOURTNI MORROW -JULY 6TH

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PRESS RELEASE

Cuero, Texas — The Cuero Municipal Golf Course is set to host the charity golf tournament on July 6th, 2024. This exciting event aims to raise funds to support Kourtni Morrow’s battle against colon cancer.

Event Details:

  • Date: July 6th, 2024
  • Time: 9 AM registration, 10 AM tee time
  • Location: Cuero Municipal Golf Course
  • Format: 4-person scramble
  • Entry Fee: $400 per team

Prizes:

  • Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
  • Special categories include men’s and women’s longest drive and closest to the pin.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Hole Sponsor: $100
  • Flag Sponsor: $500

Contact Information:

For those interested in playing or sponsoring, please reach out to:

  • Megan Boehl at 361-218-6221
  • Megan Castillo at 361-564-4818

Deadline for Sponsorship:

Become a tournament sponsor by June 31, 2024.

Join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community support. Let’s make a difference in Kourtni’s journey toward recovery!

JUNE 29,2024 Lifeway Jesus Jamboree: A Celebration of Worship and Community

Cuero, Texas — June 22, 2024

Join Us for a Joyous Family Event!

The Lifeway Jesus Jamboree is here, and we’re ready to celebrate our freedom to worship together. This family-friendly gathering promises an evening filled with fellowship, fun, and faith.

Event Highlights

  • Light Food: Enjoy delicious bites as we break bread together.
  • Games: Fun activities for all ages!
  • Music: Lift your spirits with soul-stirring melodies.
  • Devotional: A moment of reflection and inspiration.
  • Fireworks: A dazzling display to light up the night sky!

Practical Details

  • Date: Saturday, June 29
  • Time: 6:00 PM onwards
  • Location: The Gohmert’s home at 9897 N US Hwy 183, Goliad, TX

Bring Your Lawn Chairs

To ensure everyone’s comfort, we encourage you to bring your lawn chairs. Settle in, relax, and soak in the spirit of community.

RSVP 

Please let us know if you’ll be joining us. Contact Lifeway Baptist Church to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you and your family at this uplifting event!  RSVP by clicking the FB link and click on the Going button:

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JUNE 29, 2024 Rally with Ruby – FREE CONCERT SATURDAY, DOWNTOWN CUERO

Howdy folks! The feathers are fluffin’, the tunes are strummin’, and the excitement is building! Join us at the Rally with Ruby for an unforgettable evening of music, merriment, and turkey-themed fun.

Event Details:

  • What: Rally with Ruby
  • When: Saturday, June 29th, 7:00 PM
  • Where: Downtown Cuero (Main Street)

Live Music by VHS: From 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM, the band VHS will transport you back to the roaring ‘90s with their foot-stompin’ jams. And guess what? It’s FREE AS A BIRD! So bring your dancing shoes and groove under the starlit Texas sky.

 

Turkey Races and Ruby Begonia: Before the music kicks off, don’t miss the turkey races at 7:00 PM. These feathered speedsters are sure to ruffle some feathers! Plus, we’ll select the next Ruby Begonia—our hometown hero—to race against Worthington, Minnesota’s Paycheck for the coveted title of Turkey Capital of the World at Turkeyfest (October 11th-13th).

Food, Drinks, and More: While you tap your toes to the tunes, indulge in tasty grub and sip on cool drinks. It’s a feast fit for a flock!

5D Travelin’ Tavern Sponsors the Fun: A big ol’ thank you to 5D Travelin’ Tavern for making this gathering possible. It’s just the way we turkeys like it in Cuero—full of flavor, camaraderie, and good ol’ Texas hospitality.

🦃Gobble Gobble!  We can’t wait to see all you fine folks there. Let’s celebrate community, music, and the spirit of Cuero. Bring your friends, your family, and your best turkey dance moves!

 

About VHS: VHS is a high-energy band that blends nostalgia, rock, and soul. Get ready to groove with their infectious beats!

Calvary Baptist Church Hosts Vacation Bible School for Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cuero, Texas — Calvary Baptist Church is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS). The event will take place from June 10th to June 14th, with sessions running from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM each day. VBS is open to children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade.

Event Details:

  • Dates: June 10th – June 14th
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Age Group: Completed kindergarten through fifth grade

Join us for a week of fun, learning, and fellowship! For more information and registration, visit our website at Calvary Baptist Church.


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Elberta Pape Zuber – Jan 28, 1943 — Aug 19, 2026 (83)

Elberta Pape Zuber, 83, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born January 28, 1943, in Floresville to Oscar Horace and Nancy Cockcroft Pape. She married Edward Zuber on February 9, 1963, in Yorktown. She worked for and retired from Brentex/Mount Vernon Mills.

Mama’s highlight each summer was selling watermelons at the city park. She enjoyed playing Bingo, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The grandkids spent a lot of time with Granny and Papaw and they were their pride and joy.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim Kuecker (Donald), Karen Filip (Richard) and Kathy Mraz; grandchildren, Jason Kuecker, Ashley Mraz, Bradley Kuecker (Lauren), Colton Filip (Jessica), Carly Schons (Anthony) and Trace Zuber; great-grandchildren, Haylee and Cason Kuecker, Riley and Reagan Schons and Haden and Hansen Filip and brother, Orvel Pape numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kent Zuber; grandson, Hunter Mraz; her husband of 56 years, Edward; sisters, Roberta Grahmann and Lois Ann Durbin and brothers, Joe Lee Pape and Horace Pape.

Pallbearers include Donald Kuecker, Jason Kuecker, Brad Kuecker, Anthony Schons, Colton Filip and Trace Zuber.

Honorary Pallbearers include her grandkids, great-grandkids, Richard Filip, Victor Galindo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 23, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 5:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with Deacon Leo Sharron officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Yorktown.

Shane Lee Guerrero Jul 26, 1987 — Aug 15, 2026

With heavy hearts and an abundance of love, we announce the passing of Shane Lee Guerrero, 39, of Cuero, who passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Although his time here was far too short, Shane leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and countless memories that will forever keep his spirit alive.

Shane was born on July 26, 1987, in Yoakum, to Rodger Garza and Lisa Ann Guerrero. He was raised by his grandparents, Larry Daniel Guerrero Sr. and Maria Dominga Perez Guerrero, whose love, guidance, and influence remained an important part of his life. On October 23, 2016, Shane married Rachel Elizabeth Dixon in Houston. Family was an important part of Shane’s life, and some of the greatest pieces of his legacy are the children and loved ones he leaves behind.

He is survived by his wife Rachel Dixon; parents, Rodger and Lisa Garza; Grandmother, Maria Guerrero; his daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Hernandez; his sons, Raul Hernandez and Dexter Lee Guerrero; his brother, Eric Lane Garza and his sisters, Brittany Paige Garza and Melanie Medisol Guerrero Saenz.

Shane was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Daniel Guerrero Sr. and uncles, Larry Daniel Guerrero and Joe Ray Guerrero. Shane worked for the DeWitt County Road and Bridge Department, where he was known for working hard and doing his part. But a person’s life can never truly be measured by where they worked or how many years, they lived. Shane’s life is measured in the people who loved him, the memories they shared with him, the laughter that will still be talked about years from now, and the place in his family that can never be replaced.

Shane was a man full of character and personality. He was a true jokester at heart, always finding a way to make people laugh, even in the simplest moments. His humor, quick wit, and playful spirit brought light into every room he entered, and those who knew him will always remember the way he could turn an ordinary day into something memorable with just a joke or a smile. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his cousins. He shared a love for music and movie nights with his family and friends. He was a simple man who cared about the little things.

Losing Shane leaves a space that words cannot adequately describe. His family will miss his presence, his voice, his laughter, and all the little things that made him uniquely Shane. There will be moments when his absence feels especially heavy, but there will also be moments when a memory brings a smile, a familiar story brings laughter, or something small reminds everyone that the love shared with him did not leave when he did. Though Shane is no longer here physically, he will continue to live through his children, his family, and everyone whose life was touched by his. His name will continue to be spoken, his stories will continue to be told, and his memory will remain a treasured part of the Guerrero family for generations to come.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Bagwell officiating.

Honorary pallbearers include Raul Hernandez, Larry Daniel Guerrero III, Brandon Lewis Ladwig, Eric Lane Garza, Jonathan Andrew Gamez, Eric Vasquez, Scott Orsak, Jesse David Guerrero, and Jeremy Saenz.

Memorial contributions may be made to Freund Funeral Home to help defray expenses.

Forever Loved • Forever Missed • Forever Remembered

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Dangerous Heat Advisory in Effect Through Sunday Across Central and South‑Central Texas

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Cuero Online News | Aug 20, 2026

A prolonged Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, effective from August 20 at 1:29 a.m. CDT through Sunday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The advisory covers the northern Hill Country, the I‑35 Corridor, and the Coastal Plains, including communities such as Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Seguin, Gonzales, and Cuero.

Forecasters warn that temperatures may reach 104°F, with heat index values climbing as high as 112°F during the afternoon and early evening hours. The combination of extreme heat and high humidity significantly increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for individuals working outdoors or spending extended time in direct sunlight.

Regional Impact

The region has already experienced multiple days of triple‑digit temperatures, and emergency departments across Central Texas have reported elevated numbers of heat‑related illnesses this summer. Vulnerable populations include older adults, infants, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic medical conditions.

Safety Recommendations

The National Weather Service urges residents to take the following precautions:

  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
  • Stay in air‑conditioned environments whenever possible.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours.
  • Wear lightweight, loose‑fitting clothing.
  • Limit strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening.
  • Check on neighbors, relatives, and vulnerable individuals.
  • Move anyone experiencing heat illness to a cool, shaded location immediately.
  • Heat stroke is a medical emergency — call 911.

Important Reminder for Outdoor Workers

Outdoor workers—including construction crews, road workers, landscapers, agricultural workers, and utility personnel—face the highest risk during this advisory. OSHA recommends:

  • Scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or cooled areas.
  • Ensuring workers have constant access to water.
  • Rotating strenuous tasks to reduce prolonged exposure.
  • Monitoring workers for signs of heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, headache, or confusion.

Employers are encouraged to adjust schedules when possible and reinforce heat‑safety protocols to protect their crews.

Community Awareness

Local officials and emergency responders urge residents to remain vigilant throughout the advisory period. With temperatures expected to remain dangerously high through Sunday evening, taking preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat‑related emergencies.

Cuero Police Department Introduces New Officer at August 10 City Council Meeting

By Pat Trevino | Aug 20, 2026

The Cuero Police Department formally introduced its newest officer, Mark Torres, during the August 10 City Council meeting. Officer Torres comes to Cuero with prior law‑enforcement experience in College Station and the Webb County Constable’s Office, bringing a strong background in public safety to his new role.

During the meeting, Officer Torres was recognized alongside his wife and parents, who attended in support as he was welcomed into the department. Cuero PD leadership expressed appreciation for his commitment to service and noted that his experience will be a valuable addition to the community.

Officer Mark Torres is officially welcomed to the Cuero Police Department during the August 10 City Council meeting

Residents may see Officer Torres out in the community as he begins his duties, and the department encourages citizens to extend a warm welcome as he settles into his new position.

Friends of the Yorktown Public Library Announce Monthly Meeting

Cuero Online News | Aug 20, 2026

The Friends of the Yorktown Public Library will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Community members are invited to attend and take part in discussions about upcoming library events and programs.

The Friends of the Yorktown Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations made to the group are fully tax‑deductible. The organization works throughout the year to support library services, enhance community programming, and promote literacy and learning opportunities for residents of all ages.

For additional information, the public may contact the Yorktown Public Library at 361‑564‑3232.

Mandatory Shotgun Safety Meeting Aug 30, 2026

Cuero Online News | Aug 20, 2026

The DeWitt County 4‑H Shotgun Sports program has announced a mandatory shotgun safety meeting for all current members and youth interested in joining the county’s shotgun team. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM and will take place at the Knock‑Away Skeet Club, located at 1481 Award Lane in Cuero.

The safety meeting serves as the official kickoff for the upcoming season and is required for all participants. To join the team, youth must be in at least the 3rd grade and eight years old, and every member must be fully registered through 4‑H Online before attending practices.

During the meeting, families will receive important safety information, meet the coaching staff, and learn more about the team’s structure and expectations. The agenda includes refreshments, discipline demonstrations, eye‑dominance testing, and opportunities for new shooters to become familiar with the program. Coaches Matt Thigpen, Brian Gomez, Jacob James, Steve Breeden, Lorin Bruns, and Don Roeder will be present to guide participants and answer questions.

The team’s regular schedule consists of club meetings and practice on the second Sunday of each month, with additional practice sessions held on fourth Sundays, subject to change as needed.

For more information, families may contact club leaders Debbie Roeder at 281‑610‑9112 or Leslie Breeden at 903‑312‑7536.

Sandra Shaw – January 27, 1942 ~ July 18, 2026 (age 84)

YOAKUM: Sandra Jo Narans Shaw, age 84, formerly of Houston passed away July 18, 2026. She was born January 27, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to Clyde and Helen Narans.

She was an office clerk and worked in the H.R. Department. She loved her family dearly and brought much joy to her to spend as much time as possible with them. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, the water & beach, working in the yard, cooking and doing seamstress work.

Survivors: daughter, Karrie Fiedler (Fred); son, Kris Shaw (Shelley); grandchildren, Emily Henderson, Brandon Goebel, Logan Goebel, Alicia Droddy, Kristopher Shaw, Garrett Shaw, Abigail Ladner-Shaw and Brianna Duhon; 13 great-grandchildren and a sister, Linda Bernard.

Pastor Adam Jaquez officiated. Burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Welsh, Louisiana.

Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Research.