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

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

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

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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:

(1) Lifeway Jesus Jamboree! | Facebook

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

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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

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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.

Feel free to share this news with your community!

How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

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How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families

Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend.

The last words Joshua Orta heard his childhood best friend utter were “I’m sorry.” Then Ruben Ray Martinez, a slender 23-year-old, slumped back in the driver’s seat. An officer had fired repeatedly through the open window, at least one bullet piercing Ruben’s heart.

Josh, 25, saw officers in South Padre Island drag Ruben out of his car that night in March 2025. They dumped Ruben’s body onto the roadway where they handcuffed him while he appeared unconscious, according to body camera footage. Law enforcement forced Josh into a police car, where he remained for more than four hours before officers moved him to a windowless interrogation room at around 5 a.m.

Ruben, police told Josh, was dead.

Three hours later and about 300 miles away, a state trooper pounded on the door of Ruben’s San Antonio home. His mother, Rachel Reyes, a 48-year-old nurse and health insurance administrator, heard the officer’s words: “On behalf of the State of Texas, we regret to inform you that your son, Ruben Martinez, passed away last night.”

There had been an accident in the Rio Grande Valley. Ruben, who had never left San Antonio on his own before, wasn’t involved in the crash. He came upon it by chance then went down a lane that he “wasn’t supposed to” and “tapped” an officer with his car, the trooper told Reyes. Another officer shot Ruben.

“Oh my God, I’m so sorry,” exclaimed the mother, who in her shock defaulted to an apology. “Is the officer hurt?” she recalled asking. No, the trooper said, the cop was fine.

It would be almost a year later when Reyes and Josh would finally learn that the man who shot Ruben was a federal immigration officer — a revelation that stoked their grief and ignited fresh anger at the government after months of unanswered questions.

That finding, exposed by a national watchdog group’s unrelated lawsuit in February, so shocked and enraged Josh that his family believes it may have contributed to his death hours later in an alcohol-fueled car crash. For Ruben’s mother, a former Trump voter, the government’s obfuscation regarding the details of the night destroyed her trust in institutions she previously respected.

New Statewide Permit Requirement for Mobile Food Units Begins July 1, 2026

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New Statewide Permit Requirement for Mobile Food Units Begins July 1, 2026

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New Statewide Permit Requirement for Mobile Food Units Begins July 1, 2026

Cuero Online News | May14, 2026

Cuero, Texas— Mobile food unit operators across Texas are being advised of a major regulatory change that will take effect on July 1, 2026, under Texas House Bill 2844. The new law requires all mobile food units to obtain a permit issued directly by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in order to continue operating within the state.

Under HB 2844, local permits issued by cities or counties will no longer be valid after July 1, 2026, and no existing permits will be grandfathered into the new system. All operators—regardless of prior compliance with local health departments—must apply for and secure a DSHS permit to remain in operation.

Local health officials, including the Victoria County Public Health Department, are urging operators to begin preparing for the transition. The department emphasizes that mobile food vendors are responsible for monitoring state-level updates and ensuring timely submission of all required applications, fees, and supporting documents to DSHS.

The statewide permitting system is intended to streamline regulatory oversight and create uniform standards for mobile food operations across Texas. The change affects food trucks, trailers, carts, and other mobile units currently operating under local jurisdiction.

Additional guidance from DSHS is expected to be released in the coming months. Operators are encouraged to stay informed to avoid service disruptions once the new law takes effect.

Press Release Prepared By: Pat Treviño

Ferman Curtis, Jr. – July 11, 1944 to May 3, 2026 (81)

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Ferman Curtis, Jr. – July 11, 1944 to May 3, 2026 (81)

SHINER: Ferman Curtis, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026.  He was born in Shiner, Texas, July 11, 1944, to Ferman Curtis, Sr. and Lela (Price) Curtis.  He married Leona “Tumpy” Curtis, who passed away in 2021.  They were married 50 years before her passing. Ferman worked in construction and paving.

Survivors are his daughters, LaCherryl Curtis (Dewayne) of Shiner, Sharon Washington (Melvin) of Vanderbilt, Samantha Dilworth (Alton) of Cuero; sons, Dennis Curtis (Tracy) of Houston, David Curtis of Yoakum and Trey Curtis (Destiny) of Shiner, Martin Rosales (Megan) of Yoakum; brother, Edward Curtis (Katherine) of Houston; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Leona Curtis; parents;

Buried May 9, 2026 at Blue Bonnet Hill Cemetery in Shiner.

Kent Kohleffel Obituary – January 7, 1967 to May 10, 2026

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Kent Kohleffel Obituary – January 7, 1967 to May 10, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kent Kohleffel, a devoted husband, loyal friend, and hardworking man whose life was rooted in love, family, and the simple joys of life. Kent was born in Houston, Texas on January 7, 1967, and his presence brought comfort, kindness, and a quiet strength that will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Kent dedicated many years of service to working at CCC and Alcoa, and then owning his own business KK Civil Construction where he built lasting friendships and earned the respect of all who knew him through his strong work ethic and kind heart.

On May 25, 1996, in Cuero, Kent married the love of his life, Linda Salazar. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and treasured memories, many of them spent along the peaceful riverbanks of the Guadalupe River. Kent loved fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with his beloved fur companion, Brodie, always happiest near the water with Linda by his side.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Meredith Haass; his stepfather Leo Haas: father Melvin E. Kohleffel; his brother, Chad Kohleffel and brother Terry Haass.

Kent is survived by his loving wife, Linda Salazar; his sisters Debbie Colorado & Sylvia Cerda, Laurie & Bruce Holzle, Susan Parker, sister -in-law Bobbie Kohleffel; along with many extended family members and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m., at Grace Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service to continue on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Grace Memorial Chapel with a burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pall bearers will include Gregorio Salazar III., Zachariah Salazar, Mario Saenz, Samuel Caudillo, Raymond Rocha Jr., Robert Rocha, and Armando Salazar II. Honorary Pallbearers are Jeremiah Murillo, Dobeart (Dobie) Williams, Jonathan Molands, and Oscar Grahman.

Though Kent may be gone from our sight, the love he shared, the laughter he brought, and the quiet moments spent on the Guadalupe River will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him.

Linda S Chandler – November 20, 1952 to April 29, 2026 (73)

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Linda S Chandler – November 20, 1952 to April 29, 2026 (73)

YOAKUM:  Linda S. Chandler, 73, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2026.  She was born November 20, 1952, in Beeville, TX, to Richard and Clara (Goode) Dunham.  She married John Chandler in 1978.  They had two daughters, Erica Chandler, of Austin, and Shannon Chandler of Nampa, Idaho.

Before retiring, Linda worked at Alco as a Department Manager.  She enjoyed collecting owls, and antique shopping.

Survivors: husband of 48 years, John Chandler; daughters Erica and Shannon Chandler; sister Tomelynne Hemingway of Washington State; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents and two brothers.

It was Linda’s wish to be cremated.  There will be no services

Cuero High School Trotters Recognized for Multi‑Sport Excellence at All Sports Banquet

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Cuero High School Trotters Recognized for Multi‑Sport Excellence at All Sports Banquet

By Pat Trevino | May 11, 2026

CUERO — The Cuero High School Trotters Dance Team received special recognition during the 2025–2026 All Sports Banquet for the outstanding achievements of several team members who not only shine on the dance floor but also compete across multiple athletic programs.

These student‑athletes were honored for their dedication, versatility, and commitment to representing Cuero High School in more than one arena. Balancing the demands of dance with the rigor of competitive sports, each honoree demonstrated exceptional work ethic and school pride throughout the year.

The following Trotters were recognized:

  • Bailey Blank — Cross Country, Softball, Track
  • Grace Becker — Powerlifting, Track, Tennis
  • Jeana Naranjo — Cross Country, Basketball, Powerlifting, Track
  • D’Zaylia Bonner — Basketball, Track
  • Kamryn Villa — Cross Country, Track

These athletes exemplify the spirit of the Cuero High School Trotters Dance Team—students who lead with discipline, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence both on the field and on the stage.

Their contributions highlight the important role the Trotters play in Cuero’s athletic community, showcasing not only school spirit but also the strength and talent of student‑athletes who go above and beyond.

Frankie Joseph “Butch” Raindl- September 5, 1946 to April 27, 2026 (79)

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Frankie Joseph “Butch” Raindl- September 5, 1946 to April 27, 2026 (79)

SHINER — Frankie Joseph “Butch” Raindl, 79, of Shiner, passed away April 27, 2026.

He was born September 5, 1946, in Levelland, Texas, to Frank and Esther Seidenberger Raindl. Over the years, Raindl worked for Purina Mills, K. Spoetzl Brewery, in road construction, custom hay baling, and in the oilfield. He later operated B & B Bait and Tackle before retiring from Frank’s Bar‑B‑Que, where he served the community for 12 years. He was known for his chopped‑brisket stuffed baked potatoes, picnic stew, and his homemade pickles, sauerkraut, and wine.

Raindl enjoyed hunting deer and turkey, spending time at deer camp, and fishing both saltwater and freshwater with his sons and grandsons.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Beverly Balusek Raindl; sons, Michael Raindl and wife Laura, and Tim Raindl and wife Belinda; grandchildren, Amber, Avery, Peyton, and Cooper; and sister, Patricia Heins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ellen Dvorak; brothers‑in‑law, Joe Heins and Jack Dvorak; and his longtime companion, Toby.

Pallbearers were Peyton Raindl, Cooper Raindl, Paul Koone, Mark Panus, Keith Dvorak, Steven Bolech, and Kirk Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Wagner, Leon Svetlik, and Garland Schlenker.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Dornburg Center of Compassion in Victoria.

NORDHEIM MAY FEAST SHOOT OUT 2026 MAY 15, 16, 17

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NORDHEIM MAY FEAST SHOOT OUT 2026 MAY 15, 16, 17

Crews Clear Scene After Structure Fire in Yorktown

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Crews Clear Scene After Structure Fire in Yorktown

Cuero Online News | May 11, 2026

Yorktown, Texas — May 2026 The DeWitt County Office of Emergency Management and Floodplain Administration reported that fire crews responded Monday night to a structure fire at 726 W. 6th Street in Yorktown.

According to officials, units arrived on scene and worked to secure the area and bring the fire under control. At 10:15 p.m., all crews had cleared the location. No injuries were reported among the family involved or the first responders.

Authorities urged residents to avoid the area during the response to allow emergency personnel to work safely and efficiently.

The cause of the fire has not yet been released. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available from local officials.

Yoakum Police Department Issues Public Alert After Rash of Burglaries

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Yoakum Police Department Issues Public Alert After Rash of Burglaries
By: Pat Trevino | May 11, 2026

Yoakum, Texas — The Yoakum Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant after a recent spike in vehicle and home burglaries reported over the past week.

According to the department, several of the vehicle burglaries occurred during the early‑morning hours between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., and in many cases, the vehicles had been left unlocked. Police also reported one residential burglary that took place during daylight hours.

Affected areas include: • Mathew St. • Elk St. • Rose St. • Montgomery St. • Ranney St. • Clark St.

Officers are encouraging all residents to take simple but important steps to protect their property:

  • Lock vehicle doors
  • Lock residential doors and windows
  • Remove valuables from vehicles overnight
  • Report suspicious activity immediately

“Help us help you. If you see something, say something,” the department emphasized in its message to the community. Officers noted that increased awareness and cooperation from residents can make it more difficult for criminals to target local neighborhoods.

Anyone with information about these incidents or who observes suspicious activity is asked to contact the Yoakum Police Department.

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