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!
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:
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!
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.
Contributed by Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, Professor Emeritus History & Humanities Eastern New Mexico University
Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May. It commemorates a single victorious battle by Mexico over France at Puebla, Mexico led by Goliad-born Ignacio Zaragoza. It does not commemorate Mexico’s independence from France or Spain.
Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821. Thereafter Mexico struggled as a new republic recovering from 300 years of Spanish plunder. Mexico was in debt and for several decades, its citizens debated and shed blood over the question of what kind of government and economy it needed.
Mexico led by Goliad-born Ignacio Zaragoza.
Mexico suffered a major setback in 1836 when it lost the territory Coahuila y Tejas (now known as Texas). In 1848 Mexico lost half of its land, the American Southwest, to the United States. Mexico’s troubles were not over.
In the 1860s, Mexico was still not free of foreign debt and foreign control. During the midst of the U.S. Civil War, France saw an opportunity to take over Mexico. Mexico owed France, England, and Spain. President Benito Juarez suspended payment. Some Mexican conservatives worked towards French rule over the nation and France sent 2,500 troops to occupy Mexico City. At Puebla near Mexico City a battle ensued.
Mexico won the battle at Puebla on May 5, 1862. Civilians and soldiers joined their leader General Ignacio Zaragosa, who was born in what is now Goliad, Texas. Mexico won this battle but lost the war to France. France made Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria Mexico’s emperor, and he ruled over Mexico until 1867 when he was shot by a firing squad, his body shipped back to Europe.
Maximilian and wife Carlota lived in Chapultepec, an elegant castle that still stands today. Maximilian was France’s puppet. Luckily, France had numerous foreign and domestic conflicts. It was beset with European wars–the Crimean War of the 1850s had just ended and the Franco-Prussian War would begin in 1870. There was also civil conflict. In other words, France could not hold on and Mexico did not want them there. Neither did the US.
Cinco de Mayo is a day Mexicans and Americans can celebrate. Freedom and fiestas belong to all nations.
Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco Professor Emeritus of History & Humanities, Eastern New Mexico University–Ruidoso
Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies, 2023 Honored with the National LULAC Education Raymond Telles Award, 2023 Recipient of the ENMU Ruidoso President’
Award for Teaching and Service Member, Executive Board of the Organization of American Historians (serving through 2025) Second-place winner of the National Women’s Studies Pergamon AwardFord Foundation Postdoctoral FellowFord Foundation Dissertation Fellow Member, DeWitt County Historical CommissionFellow, Texas State Historical Association Named LULAC New Mexico Educator of the Year Invited participant, Texas Book Festival (2010, 2020, 2022)
Books:Pioneer of Mexican-American Civil Rights: Alonso S. PeralesAgent of Change: Adela Sloss-Vento, Mexican American Civil Rights Activist and Texas Feminist — Awarded Best Book in Texas Women’s History, Texas State Historical Association (2020) No Mexicans, Women, or Dogs Allowed: The Rise of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement — Recognized as a UT Press best-selling academic title (2010–2020)Mexican Americans in Texas History (co-editor)
Cuero, Tx -Christa Leigh’s School of Dance is preparing to bring a touch of Disney enchantment to Cuero later this month with its upcoming production, The Magic of Disney. The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of dance, storytelling, and celebration as students take the stage to showcase their hard work and creativity.
The performance will be held Sunday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, located at 902 E. Broadway Street in Cuero. Dancers of all ages will participate, presenting routines inspired by classic Disney themes and characters.
Tickets are available for $10 presale and $12 at the door, with organizers encouraging early purchase due to expected attendance. Community members seeking additional details may contact the studio directly.
The event promises a family‑friendly atmosphere filled with music, movement, and the joy of performance—an opportunity for the community to support local youth as they share an unforgettable “Day of Dance, Dreams & Magic.
Cuero, Tx -The Little Gobblers Football League (LGFL) has officially opened registration for its 2024 Summer Football program, inviting young athletes from across the community to form teams, register, and compete in a series of flag football and 7‑on‑7 matchups scheduled for July at the Cuero City Park soccer fields.
The summer program features multiple age divisions designed to give players an opportunity to develop skills, build teamwork, and enjoy competitive play in a supportive environment. Flag football divisions include 6U (ages 5–6) and 8U (ages 7–8), while the 7‑on‑7 divisions include 10U (ages 9–10) and 12U (ages 11–12).
Flag division games are set for July 11 and July 25, and 7‑on‑7 divisions will compete on July 12 and July 26. Each team is guaranteed four games throughout the program.
Registration is open May 4 through June 12, with a $100 team entry fee. Each team may roster up to ten players, and jerseys will be provided. All games will be played locally, and the league emphasizes accessibility with free gate entry, concessions available, and no travel teams permitted. Certified referees will be on-site for all games.
The LGFL encourages families, coaches, and community members to help young athletes participate in a fun and structured summer sports experience.
For more information, the league can be contacted by email at littlegobblersfootballleague@gmail.com, by text at 361‑243‑6762, or through the Little Gobblers Football League Facebook page.
CUERO — DeWitt County has released its unofficial results from Saturday’s school board elections, offering the community an early look at how voters cast their ballots in several contested races. These numbers include absentee, early voting, and Election Day totals. Final results will be confirmed once the canvass is completed by county officials.
Cuero ISD Single Member District 3
Early totals show Wanda N. Campbell Prince Zuniga leading the race for Single Member District 3.
Wanda N. Campbell Prince Zuniga: 63 votes (58.33%)
Cindy Lange: 45 votes (41.67%)
No undervotes or overvotes were reported in this race.
Wanda Zungia
Cuero ISD Single Member District 4
In District 4, Justin Cooper holds a strong lead based on the unofficial totals.
Justin Cooper: 116 votes (78.91%)
Jason Collier: 31 votes (21.09%)
All ballots cast in this race were counted with no undervotes or overvotes.
Justin Cooper
Yorktown School Board Trustee (At‑Large)
Five candidates competed for the at‑large trustee position. Unofficial results show Jennifer Franke ahead in total votes, followed by Benjamin Hahn and Manuel Macias, Jr.
Jennifer Franke: 825 votes (39.19%)
Benjamin Hahn: 413 votes (19.62%)
Manuel Macias, Jr.: 325 votes (15.45%)
Tyler Lemke: 315 votes (14.97%)
John Young: 165 votes (7.84%)
One undervote was recorded in this race.
Turnout
According to the report, 786 of the county’s 4,635 registered voters participated in the election, reflecting a turnout of 16.96%.
YOAKUM, TX -The Yoakum Bulldogs will be honored for their historic 2025 UIL Class 3A Division I State Football Championship during a community ring ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Yoakum Community Center. The celebration recognizes a season that will be remembered as one of the greatest in Yoakum High School history.
The Bulldogs captured their first-ever state football championship on December 18, 2025, defeating the Grandview Zebras 45–29 at AT&T Stadium. The win marked the program’s first state title in more than a century of Yoakum football. Sports Illustrated
Senior running back X’Zavier Barnett, an SMU signee, delivered a record‑tying performance with five rushing touchdowns, earning Offensive MVP honors and powering Yoakum’s dominant ground attack. High School Football America Quarterback Jace Morales and a disciplined defensive unit contributed to a postseason run that showcased the team’s resilience, athleticism, and unity.
The championship capped a remarkable season in which Yoakum averaged more than 40 points per game and secured multiple double‑digit playoff victories. The title also represented a milestone for a program that first took the field in 1911 and had reached the state finals only twice before, in 1956 and 2016. kens5.com
The upcoming ring ceremony will bring together players, coaches, families, alumni, and community supporters to celebrate the achievement. The event will include refreshments and recognition of the sponsors who helped make the championship rings possible.
Yoakum ISD officials expressed pride in the team’s accomplishment and gratitude to the community for its unwavering support throughout the season.
The Bulldogs’ 2025 championship run stands as a defining moment for Yoakum athletics — a testament to hard work, determination, and the spirit of a community that rallies behind its own.
Myersville ISD is inviting parents and families to attend its annual Gifted and Talented (G/T) Showcase, where students in the district’s advanced academic program will present the creative and academic projects they have developed throughout the year. The event will take place on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the MISD Cafeteria.
The showcase highlights the hard work, innovation, and problem‑solving skills of G/T students—those identified as needing enriched or accelerated instruction due to advanced abilities—giving families an opportunity to see firsthand the depth of learning taking place in the program. Projects will reflect a range of interests and abilities, with students leading the presentations.
Siblings are welcome to attend and sit with their parents during the event.
Myersville ISD staff shared that they look forward to welcoming families and celebrating the accomplishments of their G/T students.
The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program, a statewide leadership initiative supported by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and closely connected to the 4‑H youth development network, recently featured Andrew Hahn, a graduating senior from DeWitt County whose academic and personal growth reflect a strong commitment to learning, service, and leadership.
Hahn plans to pursue a degree in Horticultural Science at Texas A&M University, building on years of hands‑on experiences that have shaped both his education and his worldview. Through the Ambassador Program — which equips students to promote health, wellness, and community engagement — Hahn participated in opportunities that extended far beyond the classroom.
From summer road trips across the United States to international travel in Ecuador, Hahn gained exposure to diverse cultures and communities. These experiences broadened his global perspective while strengthening his communication skills and his ability to build meaningful connections with others.
Hahn describes health as a balance of physical strength and mental well‑being, emphasizing the importance of feeling grounded both in body and mind. Among his many experiences, his time in Ecuador remains especially significant — not only for the places he visited, but for the people who made the journey unforgettable.
Reflecting on his time as an ambassador, Hahn shared: “I have gained valuable real-life knowledge and meaningful experiences through my role as a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador.”
As he prepares to graduate and begin his studies at Texas A&M, Hahn carries with him the lessons, relationships, and confidence built through the program. His story highlights the impact of youth leadership initiatives supported by AgriLife Extension and the 4‑H community.
The Cuero community is celebrating the success of Wyatt Luddeke, a former St. Michael’s Catholic School Mustang and soon‑to‑be Cuero High School graduate, who has officially signed with Blinn College to join their Livestock Judging Team.
Luddeke’s achievement reflects years of dedication, discipline, and passion for agricultural education and competition. Teachers and mentors from both St. Michael’s and Cuero High School have watched his growth with pride, noting his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Blinn College’s livestock judging program is recognized statewide for its competitive strength, offering students opportunities to develop advanced evaluation skills and compete at major contests across Texas and beyond. Luddeke’s signing marks an exciting new chapter as he prepares to represent the Buccaneers at the collegiate level.
The community joins together in congratulating Wyatt on this milestone and wishing him continued success as he steps into this next phase of his academic and competitive journey.
Cuero has a new state qualifier. Jossiah Taylor earned an impressive second‑place finish in the triple jump at the Regional Meet, securing his spot in the State Track & Field Championships in Austin.
Taylor’s performance stood out among a highly competitive field, marking a major milestone in his athletic career and adding another proud moment for Cuero athletics. Coaches and supporters praised his consistency, focus, and determination throughout the season — qualities that were on full display during his state‑qualifying jump.
With the regional podium finish now behind him, Taylor turns his attention to Austin, where he will represent Cuero on the biggest stage in Texas high school track and field.
The community is rallying behind him as he prepares for the state meet, celebrating both his achievement and the hard work that made it possible.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting this week to celebrate significant upgrades to the Guadalupe paddling trails and river access points, marking a major step forward for outdoor recreation and nature tourism in the region.
The improvements, completed along FM 766, FM 72, and FM 236, were made possible through the efforts of County Commissioner Pct. 1 Ryan Varela and his crew, who worked to clean, clear, and enhance access along key points of the river. Community leaders say the upgrades will make the Guadalupe more accessible for paddlers, families, and visitors seeking to explore the natural beauty surrounding Cuero.
Newly installed Texas Parks & Wildlife maps and kiosks sponsored by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) now provide clearer navigation and information for those using the trails. The additions are expected to improve safety, orientation, and overall visitor experience.
Several local officials attended the ceremony, including Pct. 1 Commissioner Ryan Varela, Pct. 4 Commissioner Carson, Anna Daniels of GBRA, and Shelly Plante of Texas Parks & Wildlife, underscoring the collaborative nature of the project.
Guests also enjoyed agua fresca from La Flor de Guanajuato, sponsored by GBRA and the Cuero Development Corporation — a refreshing treat after a morning spent along the riverbank.
(Contributed photo)
Community members noted that while the improvements are welcome, additional work remains. Concerns were raised about the condition of boat ramps at several bridges, where deep ruts in the gravel make launching difficult. Chamber representatives responded that, to their understanding, those areas are also scheduled for attention.
Paddling continues to grow as a key part of Cuero’s nature‑based tourism economy. By keeping river access clean, safe, and well‑maintained, local leaders hope to encourage more residents and visitors to unplug, explore, and enjoy the region’s outdoor assets.
With the latest upgrades now complete, Cuero looks forward to more adventures on the Guadalupe — and to continued investment in the natural spaces that make the community shine.
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!
