Cuero, Texas — The Cuero Municipal Golf Course is set to host the charity golf tournament on July 6th, 2024. This exciting event aims to raise funds to support Kourtni Morrow’s battle against colon cancer.
Event Details:
Date: July 6th, 2024
Time: 9 AM registration, 10 AM tee time
Location: Cuero Municipal Golf Course
Format: 4-person scramble
Entry Fee: $400 per team
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Special categories include men’s and women’s longest drive and closest to the pin.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Hole Sponsor: $100
Flag Sponsor: $500
Contact Information:
For those interested in playing or sponsoring, please reach out to:
Megan Boehl at 361-218-6221
Megan Castillo at 361-564-4818
Deadline for Sponsorship:
Become a tournament sponsor by June 31, 2024.
Join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community support. Let’s make a difference in Kourtni’s journey toward recovery!
The Lifeway Jesus Jamboree is here, and we’re ready to celebrate our freedom to worship together. This family-friendly gathering promises an evening filled with fellowship, fun, and faith.
Event Highlights
Light Food: Enjoy delicious bites as we break bread together.
Games: Fun activities for all ages!
Music: Lift your spirits with soul-stirring melodies.
Devotional: A moment of reflection and inspiration.
Fireworks: A dazzling display to light up the night sky!
Practical Details
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Location: The Gohmert’s home at 9897 N US Hwy 183, Goliad, TX
Bring Your Lawn Chairs
To ensure everyone’s comfort, we encourage you to bring your lawn chairs. Settle in, relax, and soak in the spirit of community.
RSVP
Please let us know if you’ll be joining us. Contact Lifeway Baptist Church to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you and your family at this uplifting event! RSVP by clicking the FB link and click on the Going button:
Howdy folks! The feathers are fluffin’, the tunes are strummin’, and the excitement is building! Join us at the Rally with Ruby for an unforgettable evening of music, merriment, and turkey-themed fun.
Event Details:
What: Rally with Ruby
When: Saturday, June 29th, 7:00 PM
Where: Downtown Cuero (Main Street)
Live Music by VHS: From 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM, the band VHS will transport you back to the roaring ‘90s with their foot-stompin’ jams. And guess what? It’s FREE AS A BIRD! So bring your dancing shoes and groove under the starlit Texas sky.
Turkey Races and Ruby Begonia: Before the music kicks off, don’t miss the turkey races at 7:00 PM. These feathered speedsters are sure to ruffle some feathers! Plus, we’ll select the next Ruby Begonia—our hometown hero—to race against Worthington, Minnesota’s Paycheck for the coveted title of Turkey Capital of the World at Turkeyfest (October 11th-13th).
Food, Drinks, and More: While you tap your toes to the tunes, indulge in tasty grub and sip on cool drinks. It’s a feast fit for a flock!
5D Travelin’ Tavern Sponsors the Fun: A big ol’ thank you to 5D Travelin’ Tavern for making this gathering possible. It’s just the way we turkeys like it in Cuero—full of flavor, camaraderie, and good ol’ Texas hospitality.
Gobble Gobble! We can’t wait to see all you fine folks there. Let’s celebrate community, music, and the spirit of Cuero. Bring your friends, your family, and your best turkey dance moves!
About VHS:VHS is a high-energy band that blends nostalgia, rock, and soul. Get ready to groove with their infectious beats!
Cuero, Texas — Calvary Baptist Church is excited to announce its upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS). The event will take place from June 10th to June 14th, with sessions running from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM each day. VBS is open to children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade.
Event Details:
Dates: June 10th – June 14th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Age Group: Completed kindergarten through fifth grade
Join us for a week of fun, learning, and fellowship! For more information and registration, visit our website at Calvary Baptist Church.
Sherrie Lynne Blank 66, of Victoria, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born November 8, 1958, in Roseville, CA to Ed and Patsy (Melton) Cates.
Sherrie is survived by her children Patricia (Sam) Saunders, Rene (Johnny) Monreal, Deana Blank, Gary (Joyce) Blank, grandchildren Brayden Jones, Mila Monreal, Kaylee Verhoeven, Curtis Verhoeven Jr., Jacob Verhoeven, Natalie Verhoeven, Christopher Mudd, Joseph Shelton, Dakota Blank and Shyanne Blank. She is also survived by her sisters, Shannon (Carlton) Tillery, Alice Cates, Mary Ann Cates, Patsy (Billy) Copeland and friends Sharon Ambrosia, Darlene Hauboldt and Bud and Doris Davis.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Catherine Nicole, William Austin and Isa Marie.
Gathering of family and friends will be 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday November 8, 2025, at the house of Trish and Sam Saunders, 23 Primitive Baptist Church Rd., Yoakum, Texas 77995.
CUERO, TX —The Cuero Police Department has announced the addition of two new members to its team.
Officer Alejandro Gonzalez joins the department with six years of prior experience at the Gonzales Police Department. According to the department, Gonzalez is expected to begin patrol duties in approximately one week.
Ethan Adcock has also joined the department and is currently undergoing cadet training. He is scheduled to attend the police academy in January.
The department encouraged residents to welcome both individuals as they begin their service in the community.
Kathleen Lynn Luker Hahn 76, of Cuero died on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1949, in Cuero to the late George H. and Mary Irene Sims Luker; she was born the second of ten children, six girls and four boys. Kathy married Delbert D. Hallmark in 1965. She married James W. Hahn in 1967, and they made their home in Cuero where they raised their family. Kathy was a homemaker and also worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for several years at Whispering Oaks Manor and Cuero Nursing and Rehab.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-plus years, James W. Hahn, and three children; daughters Linda J. Hallmark Zengerle (Gerald) and Victoria A. Hahn, both of Cuero, and son Michael W. Hahn (Cindy) of Victoria; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings and their (spouses); Gaynell Goehring, Deborah (Kenny) Mills, Susan Earp, James Luker and Billy Luker, all of Cuero; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Thornton and Nancy Sims; and brothers, Harvey Luker and John Luker.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at Alzcare of DeWitt County for their steadfast care of Kathy over the last year of her life.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Freund Funeral Home at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Terry Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s disease Research Foundation, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) or a cause of the donor’s choice.
I’ve seen this moment before. Not in a war room or a summit hall, but in a delivery room.
My daughter had been in labor for over six grueling hours. One nurse stayed by her side the entire time—checking vitals, adjusting monitors, offering comfort, and making sure my unborn granddaughter was safe. Then, just minutes before the birth, the doctor walked in, gloved up, and caught the baby. He got the applause. The nurse got a nod.
That’s what this so-called “historic” Gaza ceasefire feels like.
The Photo Op in Cairo
Yes, President Trump stood in front of the cameras in Cairo, flanked by world leaders, signing a 20-point peace declaration. Yes, he delivered a speech to the Israeli Knesset and declared the dawn of a “new Middle East.” And yes, the final 20 living Israeli hostages were released—an undeniably emotional moment for families who had waited in anguish for two years.
But the real work—the strategic diplomacy, the shuttle negotiations, the backchannel pressure—was done by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He was the nurse in the room. Trump just caught the baby.
Ceasefires Like Desert Winds
Let’s be clear: this isn’t the first ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It’s not even the tenth. Ceasefires have come and gone like desert winds—each one hailed as a breakthrough, each one collapsing under the weight of unresolved truths.
So, before we clap, before we cheer, let’s ask: what exactly has been born here?
The release of hostages is real, the signatures are real—but the peace? That’s staged. Trump didn’t broker it—he choreographed it.
What This Deal Doesn’t Deliver
No Palestinian Statehood
The agreement makes no mention of a path to sovereignty for Palestinians. Gaza remains under siege, the West Bank fragmented, and the dream of a two-state solution as distant as ever.
No Accountability
Over 67,000 Palestinians—many of them children—have died in this war. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble. There is no mechanism in this deal for justice, reparations, or even acknowledgment of that loss.
No Representation
Neither Hamas nor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were at the table. The Palestinian Authority was present but sidelined. This was a deal made about people, not with them.
Starving children of Gaza
No Guarantees
Within days of the signing, Israeli forces opened fire on civilians near Gaza’s border. Hamas has not disarmed. The ink wasn’t dry before the cracks began to show.
Who Actually Signed the 2025 Israel-Hamas Peace Deal?
Yes, the deal is real—but it was brokered and signed primarily by international actors, not the direct parties to the conflict. That’s exactly why its legitimacy is being questioned.
Signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025, by:
U.S. President Donald Trump
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Marco Rubio and blurred image of President Trump.
These leaders acted as mediators, not combatants. The deal was announced after Hamas released the final 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. But neither Hamas nor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the summit, and the Palestinian Authority was present but sidelined, with no direct role in shaping the terms.
So, Is It Legitimate?
That’s the heart of the controversy. A peace deal signed without the primary belligerents at the table is fragile at best. It’s real in the sense that documents were signed, hostages were exchanged, and international leaders declared victory—but it’s also deeply flawed:
Hamas did not formally endorse the agreement and has already violated its terms by carrying out mass executions of alleged collaborators.
Israel’s military has continued operations near Gaza’s border, citing ceasefire breaches.
Netanyahu’s absence signals internal political resistance to the deal, especially among hardliners in his coalition.
Why This Is Just Political Theatre
No combatants at the table: Neither Hamas nor Netanyahu signed the deal. That’s like hosting a wedding without the couple.
No structural change: The agreement didn’t address statehood, justice, or long-term security. It paused violence temporarily but didn’t dismantle its roots.
Perfect timing: The summit came just weeks before key elections in the U.S. and Israel. That’s not coincidence—it’s choreography.
Legacy optics: Trump’s speech at the Knesset and the Cairo photo op were framed as historic, but the groundwork was laid by diplomats like Rubio, and the outcomes remain fragile.
So, What Did the U.S. Get?
For Trump, this is legacy-building. A photo op. A headline. A chance to say he ended a war—without ending a war. For Rubio, it’s a masterclass in quiet diplomacy. He built the bridge. Trump walked across it with the cameras rolling.
And yes, the hostage release matters. It’s a moment of relief for Israeli families and a humanitarian win. But it’s also a moment that risks being used to mask the absence of deeper change.
The Final Word
For the people of Gaza and southern Israel, this isn’t a victory. It’s a pause. A breath. A moment to bury the dead and count the missing. The release of hostages is real, the signatures are real—but the peace? That’s staged. Trump didn’t broker it—he choreographed it.
Until Israel and Palestine confront the truths buried beneath the rubble—about land, power, and human worth—this ceasefire will remain a photo op, not a turning point. We’ve seen this before. The world may broker deals, but without the people who bleed for it, it remains political theater—serving politicians who seek headlines, not healing.
The streets of Cuero were lined with cheers, cameras, and hometown pride Saturday morning as the 53rd Annual Turkeyfest reached its feathered face-off: the final heat of the Great Gobbler Gallop. But this year, the title of “Turkey Capital of the World” flew north—literally.
Paycheck, the racing turkey from Worthington, Minnesota, took an early lead and never looked back, clocking in at 37.09 seconds. Cuero’s beloved Ruby Begonia followed at 57.46 seconds, sealing Worthington’s victory with a combined time of 1:11.02 to Cuero’s 2:37.54 across both heats.
“He got close to the crowd a couple of times but didn’t end up getting into the crowd,” said Holly Sieve, captain of the Paycheck Race Team. “We’re just super pumped to get the win after taking the loss last year.”
(Photo by Pat Trevino) 53rd Turkeyfest Cuero, Tx 10//2025
Ruby’s team—captain Corbin Goebel, coach Sherry Oakes, and handlers Kevin Wolf and Jon Eric Rodriguez—brought heart, hustle, and humor to the race. But even with Cuero’s cheers echoing down Main Street, Ruby couldn’t close the gap from September’s first heat in Worthington.
(Photo by Pat Trevino) 53 rd Turkeyfest Cuero, Tx 10//2025
As tradition dictates, Worthington now takes home the Traveling Turkey Trophy of Tumultuous Triumph, while Cuero receives the Circulating Consolation Cup of Consummate Commiseration—a title we wear with pride, grit, and a wink.
(Photo by Pat Trevino) 53rd Turkeyfest Cuero, Tx 10//2025
Despite the loss, the spirit of Turkeyfest soared. From the Mayor’s Supper to the Turkeyfest Parade, and from Landri Dyer’s stirring national anthem to the carnival lights and concert stage, Cuero once again proved that no one celebrates tradition quite like we do.
(Photo by Pat Trevino) Ruby had a lot to say during her interview….🎤 “Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble….” (Can anyone translate? Who speaks Turkey? Cuero’s queen may have lost the race, but she won the crowd with style, grace, and a strut that said it all. 🦃 #RubyBegonia #Turkeyfest2025 #CueroStrong #GobblerGallop #53rd Turkeyfest – 10/11/202
Stay tuned to Cuero Online News for photo galleries from the concert, carnival, and parade—and for part two of our Turkeyfest coverage, featuring the sights, sounds, and stories that made this year unforgettable.
Here’s a breakdown of Propositions 7, 8, and 9 on the Texas ballot for November 2025, including their purpose and the key pros and cons being discussed:
Proposition 7 – Texas Energy Fund Expansion
Summary: This amendment would expand the Texas Energy Fund to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric generating facilities, especially in rural areas.
✅ Pros:
Strengthens Texas’s electric grid reliability, especially after recent outages.
Encourages investment in rural infrastructure and energy independence.
May reduce long-term costs by preventing emergency energy purchases.
❌ Cons:
Creates a constitutionally dedicated fund outside normal budget oversight.
Critics say it could benefit private energy companies with limited accountability.
Long-term funding commitments may reduce flexibility for future legislatures.
🗳️ Proposition 8 – Broadband Infrastructure Fund
Summary: Establishes a permanent fund to expand high-speed internet access across underserved areas in Texas.
✅ Pros:
Helps bridge the digital divide, especially in rural and low-income communities.
Supports education, healthcare, and economic development.
Provides stable funding for long-term broadband expansion.
❌ Cons:
Like Prop 7, it bypasses annual legislative review and sits outside the spending cap.
Some argue it duplicates existing federal and state programs.
Risk of inefficient spending without strong oversight mechanisms.
Summary: Creates a fund to support capital projects at public universities outside the UT and A&M systems.
✅ Pros:
Levels the playing field for regional universities that don’t benefit from the Permanent University Fund.
Supports campus safety, modernization, and enrollment growth.
Encourages equitable investment in higher education across Texas.
❌ Cons:
Adds another constitutionally protected fund with limited legislative control.
Critics worry about long-term budget strain and lack of performance-based funding.
May prompt other institutions to seek similar carve-outs.
Official Explanatory Statement
You can read the full legal summary from the Texas Secretary of State here: 2025 Explanatory Statements (PDF)
Editor’s Note:
These are propositions 7,8 & 9 in a multi-part series examining the 17 constitutional amendments on Texas’s November ballot.
Check back tomorrow as Cuero Online News breaks down more Propositions giving voters the facts they need to make informed decisions before heading to the polls.
SHINER: William H. (Bill) Bradfield, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 8, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on August 18, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana, to Leona Rose Colegrove and Herbert Henry Bradfield.
Bill lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. He married the love of his life, Jane, on August 27, 1955. Together, they shared over seventy remarkable years of marriage and raised three children: Connie, Mimi, and Robert. Bill was a man of deep integrity, a tireless work ethic, and a generous heart. A proud businessman and longtime resident of Shiner, he owned and operated the local John Deere dealership—Shiner-Filley Distributing Company—from 1968 to 2005. During those years, he also served multiple terms as President of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce, always seeking to give back to the town he loved. An active and devoted Rotarian, Bill built lasting friendships worldwide. He served as Club President, District Governor, and Chief Sergeant-at-Arms at an unprecedented three international Rotary conventions. His dedication to Rotary’s mission, Service Above Self, took him to six continents in support of humanitarian efforts.
Bill also proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class. He took great pride in his role as a Drill Sergeant, training some of the first troops sent to Vietnam. Beyond his professional and service commitments, Bill found great joy in his ranch, cheering for the Texas Longhorns, and supporting his hometown Shiner Comanches. He was happiest when surrounded by family, especially when watching the next generation grow.
Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Jane; his children, Connie Bradfield, Mimi Schaefer (Randy), and Robert Bradfield (Barbara); his grandchildren, Maci McDonald (Cole), Reid Schaefer, Rachael Bradfield Horton (Caleb), and William Bradfield; his great-grandchildren, Killian, Vivienne, and Maverick McDonald; and a great-granddaughter on the way, Riley Horton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leona and Herbert Bradfield, and his sisters, Anne Green and Mary Briggs.
Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025 at United Methodist Church in Shiner with Pastor Rusty Moore and Taylor Gregory officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Shiner Mausoleum.
Pallbearers: Reid Schaefer, Cole McDonald, William Bradfield, Killian McDonald, Matt Green, Garlan Weber, Fred Hilscher, Bev Osburn, Alex Remschel and Bruce Bayless.
Honorary Pallbearers: All fellow Rotarians
Memorials may be given to: Bill Bradfield Scholarship Fund.
The Turkeyfest Board of Volunteers invites you to be part of a long-standing Cuero tradition and make some great memories with friends and family.
Friday night kicks off with the gates opening at 5 PM! Enjoy live music from local bands, the carnival, BBQ judging, and end the night with The Frontmen! These 3 Stars have a combined total of over 30 country hits! You know them all! Come sing along and dance because they put on an incredible show!
Saturday starts early, y’all! At 7:30 AM, come enjoy FREE pancakes and breakfast tacos at the downtown walkway on Main Street.
Then at 10:30 AM, watch the Great Gobbler Gallop Turkey Race to see who wins this year — Ruby Begonia or Paycheck! Followed by the Turkeyfest Parade!
Right after the parade, come on up to the city park. the gates open at 11 am and it’s FREE until 3 PM! So come on in, grab a bite to eat, grab a cold drink, and enjoy live music while you shop the vendors.
There’s fun for the whole family with more BBQ judging for the cook-off, the Whataburger Jalapeño Eating Contest, a petting zoo, and tons of activities for the kids — like the Kids BBQ Cook-Off, Kids Cowboy Cooking at the Chuck Wagon, animal races, and of course, the carnival and games!
As the evening rolls on, the concerts kick into high gear starting with great local musicians, Tejano from ASG Los Amigos and Grupo Mania, and then rising country star Kolby Cooper opens up for country legend Craig Morgan to close out the night!
That’s not all, Sunday is FREE all day! It’s a laid-back day to relax, grab those items you’ve been eyeing from the vendors, and try the food you might’ve missed earlier in the weekend. Enjoy more live music and cold drinks, watch the kids run around the knoll for the Turkey Egg Hunt, and cheer them on in the Kids Tractor Pull! The afternoon wraps up with a performance from the legendary Gene Watson to close it all out.
We hope to see you there, laughing, dancing, and making memories with friends and family.
And go Ruby go!!!
You can grab tickets today here at this website or at the gate.
Cuero entered the matchup undefeated at 6–0, but Rockport-Fulton’s ground game proved dominant. The Pirates controlled possession and wore down Cuero’s defense with long drives and key third-down conversions. Despite a late rally led by quarterback Jaxxson Marie and wide receiver Walker Dietze, Cuero couldn’t close the gap.
This marks Cuero’s first loss of the season, dropping them to 6–1 overall as they prepare to face Sinton next week.
Come visit Alphalyfe Nutrition at Turkeyfest!
We’ll be set up with all your favorite drinks—ready to fuel your fun, refresh your day, and keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you’re hitting the carnival, catching the parade, or just soaking up the Cuero spirit, swing by and say hello!
🦃 Let’s celebrate together—see you at Turkeyfest! #AlphalyfeAtTurkeyfest #CueroStrong #FuelTheFun
CUERO, TEXAS — Norma’s House, a regional child advocacy center, continues to strengthen its multidisciplinary approach to case coordination through monthly meetings held in Lavaca, DeWitt, and Gonzales counties. These gatherings bring together professionals from law enforcement, child protection services, legal teams, and healthcare to review active cases and determine next steps in protecting vulnerable children.
The meetings follow a consistent schedule:
Lavaca County: First Wednesday of each month
DeWitt County: Second Tuesday of each month
Gonzales County: Third Thursday of each month
While the focus remains on casework, Norma’s House also prioritizes team cohesion by providing lunch at each meeting. Staff say the shared meal fosters open communication and encourages creative problem-solving in a more relaxed setting.
In September, the Women of the Lutheran Church stepped in to provide lunch for the Gonzales County meeting. Attendees described the meal as both delicious and deeply appreciated. Norma’s House staff expressed gratitude for the group’s time and generosity, noting that such contributions help sustain the collaborative spirit of the meetings.
Community members, organizations, and local clubs interested in volunteering to provide lunch at any of the three meeting locations are invited to contact Norma’s House directly at (830) 672-1278. Staff say the gesture goes a long way in supporting the center’s mission and building stronger partnerships across the region.
Norma’s House continues to rely on community support as it works to protect children and families throughout South Central Texas.
Gobble Gobble! We can’t wait to see all you fine folks there. Let’s celebrate community, music, and the spirit of Cuero. Bring your friends, your family, and your best turkey dance moves!
Official Explanatory Statement
