Pat Trevino | April 9, 2026
CUERO, Texas — Keep Cuero Beautiful (KCB) is calling on residents, businesses, school groups, and civic organizations to register for the 2026 Don’t Mess With Texas (DMWT) Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, April 11.
Participants may pre‑register by calling the Cuero Chamber of Commerce at 361‑275‑2112, or simply arrive the morning of the event. Check‑in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Market Pavilion next to the Cuero Library, where volunteers will receive breakfast bites, assignments, and cleanup supplies.
The annual cleanup is part of the statewide Don’t Mess With Texas Trash‑Off, a coordinated effort encouraging Texans to reduce litter and beautify their communities. Teams will be assigned to various roadway and community locations to collect litter before returning to weigh their bags.
To inspire friendly competition, the top three teams collecting the most litter will each receive $100, which they can “pay forward” to a local nonprofit of their choice.
KCB shared photos of the 2025 winning teams, highlighting the community spirit and teamwork that define the event each year.
Organizers say they hope to see strong participation again in 2026, noting that even a few hours of volunteer work can make a visible difference across DeWitt County.