Cuero, Texas – The twilight settles over the bustling streets, and the echoes of clucking and cheering fade. The Saturday Night Turkey Race has crowned its new turkey to carry the time-honored tradition and name of Ruby Begonia. The town exhales, relieved, as the sun dips below the horizon.
As the blistering heat retreats the community spills into the square enjoying the evening with food, drinks and music but most of all the camaraderie.
Ruby Begonia struts her stuff, feathers ruffled in victory. She’s the talk of the town, the toast of the coop. The old guard passes the torch, and Ruby carries the legacy – a time-honored tradition wrapped in clucks and folklore. The stars twinkle, as if they’ve been practicing their turkey calls.
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