Pat Trevino | January 18, 2026
CUERO, Texas — As communities across the nation pause to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., residents in Cuero are preparing for a local moment of remembrance that echoes the very principles Dr. King championed: education, equality, and the power of shaping future generations.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Tri-City Empowerment Council will host a historical marker placement at the corner of 302 T L Overture Street, honoring the legacy of Mr. Daule, the influential educator whose leadership at the former Daule School helped guide and uplift countless students during a pivotal era in Cuero’s history.
The ceremony arrives during the same week the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, creating a meaningful connection between Dr. King’s national call for justice and the local educators who lived those values every day.
“Dr. King reminded us that education is one of the most powerful tools for freedom,” organizers said. “Mr. Daule embodied that truth long before the Civil Rights Movement reached its height. His work prepared young people not only academically, but with dignity, pride, and purpose.”
The Daule School served as a cornerstone for Cuero’s Black community during segregation, offering students a place of learning, safety, and hope. Mr. Daule’s leadership helped cultivate generations of young people who carried his lessons into their families, careers, and communities.
Placing a historical marker at the school’s former location ensures that his contributions — like Dr. King’s — will not fade with time.
“This marker is more than a symbol, it is a reminder that progress is built by everyday heroes. Dr. King spoke to the nation, but educators like Mr. Daule shaped the lives that built our communities.”
Residents, alumni, and local leaders are invited to attend the ceremony and take part in this moment of shared remembrance, reflection, and gratitude.