Staff Writer | October 21, 2025
Free Program Set for Sunday, November 16 at Cuero Intermediate Cafeteria
The DeWitt County Historical Commission will host a special commemorative event, Lives Remembered, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Cuero Intermediate Cafeteria, 502 Park Heights Drive.
Held in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Green DeWitt Colony, the event will spotlight the lives and legacies of several original colonists who helped shape the early history of DeWitt County. Among those to be remembered are Arthur Burns, Hepzibeth Taylor, Jose Antonio Valdez, Valentine Bennet, and John McCoy.
De Witt County Commission members will present biographical tributes and historical context, accompanied by a display of the original land grant map completed by surveyor James Kerr, highlighting the early settlement patterns of the region.
Adding to the celebration, the Tejano Pioneer Banjo Players will perform live, bringing the spirit of Texas heritage to life through traditional music.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. All members of the public are encouraged to attend and take part in honoring the individuals and families who laid the foundation for DeWitt County’s enduring legacy.
For more information, contact the DeWitt County Historical Commission