Pat Trevino | October 29, 2025
CUERO — During a special meeting held on October 23, 2025, the Cuero City Council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning City Manager Wayne Berger. The closed-door session, held pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, began at 5:41 p.m. and concluded at 6:34 p.m. Upon reconvening in open session, the council took no formal action.
The executive session was convened under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, which allow for private consultation with legal counsel and deliberation regarding the appointment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Although no action was taken following the session, the decision to deliberate behind closed doors signals that internal concerns may be under review.
Sources familiar with internal discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity, have described the complaints as serious in nature. While specific allegations have not been publicly disclosed, the concerns reportedly prompted the council to seek legal guidance and consider personnel matters in executive session.
Cuero Online News has submitted a public information request and contacted council members for comment. In an email response, Mayor Emil Garza confirmed that the request has been reviewed by the City Attorney. At this time, no formal action has been taken.
City Manager Wayne Berger was recently approved for a $15,000 salary increase, according to official council records.
As of this writing, no disciplinary measures have been announced, and the council has not indicated whether further action will be considered. Cuero Online News is committed to keeping the public informed and will share verified updates as they become available.