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JULY 6 -BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HELP CANCER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FOR KOURTNI MORROW -JULY 6TH

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PRESS RELEASE

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!

JUNE 29,2024 Lifeway Jesus Jamboree: A Celebration of Worship and Community

Cuero, Texas — June 22, 2024

Join Us for a Joyous Family Event!

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:

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JUNE 29, 2024 Rally with Ruby – FREE CONCERT SATURDAY, DOWNTOWN CUERO

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!

Calvary Baptist Church Hosts Vacation Bible School for Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.


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While You’re Being Distracted the Trump Tax Scam is up for Renewal

Bill would end tax incentives created during first Trump administration for big multinational corporations to ship jobs and profits overseas

Washington, DC – With President Trump’s aimless 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico under negotiation, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) today reintroduced the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act, which would reverse the Trump tax law’s breaks for offshoring jobs and profits.  Republicans are seeking to double down on those incentives for offshoring jobs and profits in their reconciliation bill.

The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would level the playing field for American companies by requiring multinational corporations to pay the same tax rate on profits earned abroad as they do in the United States.  The Trump tax law created a special tax rate for offshore profits that is half the domestic rate.  Since the law’s passage, studies have found that multinationals have increased foreign, rather than domestic investment.  Extending the Trump tax law would mean maintaining this half-off rate, which is otherwise scheduled to slightly increase.

“Trump’s haphazard tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will raise costs for Rhode Islanders already dealing with high prices for groceries, housing, and cars, to fill up government coffers for more harmful tax breaks for billionaires and megacorporations,” said Senator Whitehouse.  “We have to reverse Trump’s ‘America Last’ policies that are incentivizing companies to send American jobs and profits overseas.”

“Donald Trump’s ‘America Last’ tax policies deliver massive tax breaks to multinational corporations to outsource jobs and shift profits abroad to tax havens,” said Congressman Doggett, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee.  “Instead of turning our backs on the U.S. economy, our bill would do more than any Trump trade war to help bring back American jobs home, recover hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate taxes rightly owed on profits, and promote even more domestic investments and economic growth.  Let’s add more jobs here in America and insist that profits earned from American consumers are taxed in America, not hidden in offshore tax havens.”

The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would boost U.S. economic competitiveness by encouraging domestic investment, leveling the playing field for domestic companies, and bringing the U.S. into compliance with the global minimum tax agreement.  The Joint Committee on Taxation found that large U.S. multinationals paid an average tax rate of just 7.8 percent the year after the Trump law passed, lower than their foreign competitors.  They would still pay less than their competitors with a higher rate on foreign profits.  Moreover, with over 140 countries moving to implement the global tax agreement, U.S. and foreign multinationals alike will be subject to the new minimum tax whether the U.S. complies or not.  Failure to join, however, will mean the revenue fills foreign coffers instead of the U.S. Treasury.

The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), John Fetterman (D-PA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).  The bill has 121 cosponsors in the House of Representatives, a majority of the House Democratic Caucus.

“Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Doggett’s No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act levels the playing field for American workers by making sure corporations pay the same tax rate on profits earned abroad as they do in the United States.  The tax code should stop incentivizing the exporting of jobs. Pass this bill,” said Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy at AFL-CIO. 

“UWUA is pleased to support the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act.  This important legislation will help protect good-paying jobs in the U.S. and encourage domestic investments,” saidJames Slevin, National President of Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA).

“Providing tax benefits to multi-national corporations to outsource work to other countries is not just bad tax policy; it’s bad for America.  Common sense legislation like the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would finally eliminate tax loopholes that give a lower tax rate to overseas manufacturers at the expense of domestic producers and create better accountability for tax havens like the Cayman Islands.  Our union commends Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Doggett for pushing forward the kind of tax solutions that will grow the U.S. economy,” said Dave McCall, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW).

“The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act is precisely the kind of legislation we need to stop the rampant outsourcing of U.S. jobs, revitalize our domestic manufacturing industry, and bring quality jobs back onto U.S. soil.  The time has come to stop rewarding corporations that outsource production and ship jobs overseas, and this legislation is a vitally important step in that process,” said Brian Bryant, President of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

“While billionaires push for devastating cuts to public services, they are already enjoying massive tax breaks through offshore bank accounts and sending jobs overseas,” said Lee Saunders, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). “They’ve been allowed to plunder our economy for too long. It’s time for billionaires to finally pay their fair share in taxes like the rest of us. That can start with the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act, which will close loopholes that unfairly benefit corporations that take jobs away from our communities. We thank Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Doggett for leading on this issue, and we urge Congress to stand up to billionaires and pass this legislation on behalf of working people.”

“To create an economy that actually works for middle-class families, we need a tax code that requires corporations and the ultra-rich to pay their fair share.  This means our laws must finally stop rewarding profitable corporations for offshoring good jobs.  We’ve had enough of billionaires influencing our economy for their benefit.  An economy where working people finally have real economic opportunity, and dignity does not come out of thin air.  Sen. Whitehouse and Rep. Doggett’s No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act is a significant step in that direction.  We wholeheartedly support it and challenge any lawmaker, of either party, who truly stands with working families to do the same,” said Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). 

“For years, our tax code has unfairly incentivized corporations to send jobs and money overseas, while corporate America continues to prioritize wealthy shareholders over the fair treatment of workers.  Our union has experienced offshoring firsthand and has seen how it devastates families and communities.  We applaud Rep. Doggett, Sen. Whitehouse, and their many co-sponsors for introducing the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act and for standing up for an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.  It’s time for Congress to close these outrageous loopholes that incentivize sending jobs and money out of the country,” said Dan Mauer, Director of Government Affairs at the Communications Workers of America (CWA).

“When major U.S. corporations pack up their factories and send jobs overseas, it is American communities that pay the price,” said Ian Gary, Executive Director of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition.  “Lawmakers of both parties agree that supporting U.S. manufacturing and jobs is important, but for too long major elements of the tax code have done just the opposite.  The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act represents a vital first step to fixing our ‘America-last’ corporate tax code, all while raising much-needed revenue for popular domestic priorities.”

“ATF applauds Rep. Doggett’s effort to repeal one of the most egregious elements of the Trump tax scam.  We must eliminate corporate offshore tax incentives that reward companies for eliminating good American jobs.  This legislation would keep good-paying jobs stateside, grow the economy, and generate more revenue for crucial public investments,” said David Kass, Executive Director of Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF).  “Profits from American consumers should be taxed domestically, not hidden in offshore havens to enrich wealthy executives and shareholders.  Despite his rhetoric, Trump has consistently created offshoring incentives that enable his wealthy donors to ship U.S. jobs overseas.  This bill ends these disastrous corporate tax giveaways and restores domestic jobs.”

“Behind closed doors, the billionaires running this Administration are about to introduce more tax breaks to ship jobs overseas.  This is the exact opposite of what voters want.” said Porter McConnell, Senior Director of the Take on Wall Street project at Americans for Financial Reform.  “Senator Whitehouse and Representative Doggett’s No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would stop forcing the rest of us to subsidize multinational corporations to avoid paying their fair share and to make life harder for working families.”

The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would repeal offshoring incentives by:

  • Equalizing the tax rate on profits earned abroad to the tax rate on profits earned here at home.  The bill would end the preferential tax rate for offshore profits by eliminating the deductions for “global intangible low-tax income (GILTI)” and “foreign-derived intangible income” and applying GILTI on a per-country basis.
  • Repealing the 10 percent tax exemption on profits earned from certain investments made overseas.  In addition to the half-off tax rate on profits earned abroad, the Trump tax law exempts from tax a 10 percent return on tangible investments made overseas, like plants and equipment.  The legislation would eliminate the zero-tax rate on certain investments made overseas.
  • Treating “foreign” corporations that are managed and controlled in the U.S. as domestic corporations.  Ugland House in the Cayman Islands is the five-story legal home of over 18,000 companies – many of them actually American companies in disguise.  The bill would treat corporations worth $50 million or more and managed and controlled within the U.S. as the American entities they in fact are, and subject them to the same tax as other U.S. taxpayers.
  • Cracking down on inversions by tightening the definition of expatriated entity.  This provision would discourage corporations from renouncing their U.S. citizenship.  It would deem certain mergers between a U.S. company and a smaller foreign firm to be a U.S. taxpayer, no matter where in the world the new company claims to be headquartered. Specifically, the combined company would continue to be treated as a domestic corporation if the historic shareholders of the U.S. company own more than 50 percent of the new entity.
  • Combating earnings stripping by restricting the deduction for interest expense for multinational enterprises with excess domestic indebtedness.  Some multinational groups reduce or eliminate their U.S. tax bills by concentrating their worldwide debt, and the resulting interest deductions, in U.S. subsidiaries.  The bill would disallow interest deduction for U.S. subsidiaries of a multinational corporation where a disproportionate share of the worldwide group’s debt is located in the U.S. entity, a tactic commonly known as “earnings stripping.”
  • Eliminating tax break for foreign oil and gas extraction income.  Oil and gas extraction income earned abroad gets an even further break on the already half-off rate other industries pay on offshore profits. 

Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative

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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1.  Purpose.  To restore accountability to the American public, this order commences a critical transformation of the Federal bureaucracy.  By eliminating waste, bloat, and insularity, my Administration will empower American families, workers, taxpayers, and our system of Government itself.

Sec. 2.  Definitions.  (a)  “Agency” has the meaning given to it in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code, except that such term does not include the Executive Office of the President or any components thereof.
(b)  “Agency Head” means the highest-ranking official of an agency, such as the Secretary, Administrator, Chairman, or Director, unless otherwise specified in this order.
(c)  “DOGE Team Lead” means the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Team at each agency, as defined in Executive Order 14158 of January 20, 2025 (Establishing and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency”).
(d)  “Employee” has the meaning given to it by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes individuals who serve in the executive branch and who qualify as employees under that section for any purpose.
(e)  “Immigration enforcement” means the investigation, enforcement, or assisting in the investigation or enforcement of Federal immigration law, including with respect to Federal immigration law that penalizes a person’s presence in, entry, or reentry to, or employment in, the United States, but does not include assisting individuals in applying for immigration benefits or efforts to prevent enforcement of immigration law or to prevent deportation or removal from the United States.
(f)  “Law enforcement” means:
(i)   engagement in or supervision of the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law; or
(ii)  the protection of Federal, State, local, or foreign government officials against threats to personal safety.
(g)  “Temporary employee” has the meaning given to it in 5 C.F.R. part 316.
(h)  “Reemployed annuitant” has the meaning given to it in 5 C.F.R. part 837.

Sec. 3.  Reforming the Federal Workforce to Maximize Efficiency and Productivity.  (a)  Hiring Ratio.  Pursuant to the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025 (Hiring Freeze), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit a plan to reduce the size of the Federal Government’s workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition (Plan).  The Plan shall require that each agency hire no more than one employee for every four employees that depart, consistent with the plan and any applicable exemptions and details provided for in the Plan.  This order does not affect the standing freeze on hiring as applied to the Internal Revenue Service.  This ratio shall not apply to functions related to public safety, immigration enforcement, or law enforcement.  Agency Heads shall also adhere to the Federal Hiring Plan that will be promulgated pursuant to Executive Order 14170 of January 20, 2025 (Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service).
(b)  Hiring Approval.  Each Agency Head shall develop a data-driven plan, in consultation with its DOGE Team Lead, to ensure new career appointment hires are in highest-need areas.
(i)    This hiring plan shall include that new career appointment hiring decisions shall be made in consultation with the agency’s DOGE Team Lead, consistent with applicable law.
(ii)   The agency shall not fill any vacancies for career appointments that the DOGE Team Lead assesses should not be filled, unless the Agency Head determines the positions should be filled.
(iii)  Each DOGE Team Lead shall provide the United States DOGE Service (USDS) Administrator with a monthly hiring report for the agency.
(c)  Reductions in Force.  Agency Heads shall promptly undertake preparations to initiate large-scale reductions in force (RIFs), consistent with applicable law, and to separate from Federal service temporary employees and reemployed annuitants working in areas that will likely be subject to the RIFs.  All offices that perform functions not mandated by statute or other law shall be prioritized in the RIFs, including all agency diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; all agency initiatives, components, or operations that my Administration suspends or closes; and all components and employees performing functions not mandated by statute or other law who are not typically designated as essential during a lapse in appropriations as provided in the Agency Contingency Plans on the Office of Management and Budget website.  This subsection shall not apply to functions related to public safety, immigration enforcement, or law enforcement.
(d)  Rulemaking.  Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) shall initiate a rulemaking that proposes to revise 5 C.F.R. 731.202(b) to include additional suitability criteria, including:
(i)    failure to comply with generally applicable legal obligations, including timely filing of tax returns;
(ii)   failure to comply with any provision that would preclude regular Federal service, including citizenship requirements;
(iii)  refusal to certify compliance with any applicable nondisclosure obligations, consistent with 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(13), and failure to adhere to those compliance obligations in the course of Federal employment; and
(iv)   theft or misuse of Government resources and equipment, or negligent loss of material Government resources and equipment.
(e)  Developing Agency Reorganization Plans.  Within 30 days of the date of this order, Agency Heads shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a report that identifies any statutes that establish the agency, or subcomponents of the agency, as statutorily required entities.  The report shall discuss whether the agency or any of its subcomponents should be eliminated or consolidated.
(f)  Within 240 days of the date of this order, the USDS Administrator shall submit a report to the President regarding implementation of this order, including a recommendation as to whether any of its provisions should be extended, modified, or terminated.

Sec. 4.  Exclusions.  (a)  This order does not apply to military personnel.
(b)  Agency Heads may exempt from this order any position they deem necessary to meet national security, homeland security, or public safety responsibilities.
(c)  The Director of OPM may grant exemptions from this order where those exemptions are otherwise necessary and shall assist in promoting workforce reduction.

Sec. 5.  General Provisions.  (a)  Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i)   the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii)  the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b)  This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c)  This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 11, 2025.

Cuero Housing Authority Board Makes Key Recommendations

Cuero, TX – The Cuero Housing Authority (CHA) convened on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to address significant appointments for its Board of Directors. On the agenda were recommendations for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term, previously held by Eula Mathis, as well as the expiring 2023-2025 terms of board members Terry Stock, Almarette Echavarria, and Debbie Riojas.

Vice Chairman Chris Jasso proposed the nomination of Paul Harper to fill the remainder of the vacant 2024-2026 term. Additionally, he recommended the reappointment of Terry Stock, Almarette Echavarria, and Debbie Riojas to serve another term on the CHA Board.

Commissioner Echavarria seconded the motion, and the following vote was recorded: Ayes: All, Nays: None.

As a result of the unanimous vote, the Cuero Housing Authority recommends the appointment of Paul Harper for the 2024-2026 term position and the reappointment of Terry Stock, Almarette Echavarria, and Debbie Riojas for the upcoming 2025-2027 term.

This decision ensures continuity and experienced leadership within the Cuero Housing Authority, as the board members continue their dedicated service to the community.

 

February Marks Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month: Spotlight on Future Opportunities

Cuero, TX – As February unfolds, the spotlight turns to Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the numerous programs that equip students with essential skills and knowledge for future careers.

Throughout the month, the community will celebrate the achievements and opportunities offered by CTE. These programs provide students with hands-on experience and practical training in various fields, preparing them for the demands of the workforce.

Educators emphasize the importance of CTE in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. By offering courses that align with industry standards, students gain a competitive edge and are better prepared to embark on their chosen career paths.

Stay tuned as we explore the diverse range of CTE programs available and celebrate the successes of our dedicated students and educators.

Bi-District Playoff Cuero Vs Carrizo Springs Monday, Feb 10, 2025

Bi-District Playoff. Cuero vs Carrizo Springs, 6:30 @ Pleasanton High School. Cuero is the home team. CASH AT THE DOOR!

Yoakum Basketball Bulldogs Vs Tidehaven Friday, Feb 7, 2025

Yoakum Bulldog Basketball vs Tidehaven tomorrow, Friday Feb. 7th in Tidehaven. JV @5pm varsity @6:15 Accepting Cash only at the door. Let’s Go Dogs! Beat Tidehaven!

Local Initiative: 76 Trees for a Greener Cuero

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Cuero, Texas – In a community-driven effort to enhance Cuero’s green spaces and promote environmental sustainability, Repsol, in collaboration with the City of Cuero, the Cuero Tree Board, Keep Cuero Beautiful, and the Texas A&M Forest Service, will be planting 76 mature trees and hosting a free tree giveaway.

This event aims to provide accessible, greenspaces to the residents of Cuero, fostering a healthier and more vibrant community. The planting of these trees will contribute significantly to the city’s resilience by offering cooler temperatures, cleaner air, and safer outdoor spaces for recreation.

The tree planting and giveaway event is set to take place on Sat., February 22, 2025. Residents are encouraged to participate in this initiative and take advantage of the free tree giveaway to enhance their own properties.

The benefits of this project extend beyond aesthetics. Trees are vital to the health of our community they help reduce urban heat, improve air quality, and provide essential habitats for wildlife.

As part of the event, educational sessions on tree care and maintenance will also be provided by experts from the Texas A&M Forest Service. These sessions aim to equip residents with the knowledge needed to ensure the long-term health and growth of their newly planted trees.

For more information about the tree planting event and how to participate, residents can visit the City of Cuero’s official website or contact Keep Cuero Beautiful.

Yoakum FFA Tractor Tech Team Secures 3rd Place at Area XI Contest

Yoakum, TX -In an impressive display of skill and dedication, the Yoakum FFA Tractor Tech Team has clinched 3rd place at the prestigious Area XI contest. This remarkable achievement ensures their place at the state contest, set to take place in March.

The team, comprising Garrett Chumchal, Jack Meyer, Aiden Alvarez, and Eli Cook, performed exceptionally well, with Eli Cook emerging as a standout by securing 1st place overall in the individual rankings. Cook’s outstanding performance underscores the team’s hard work and commitment.

As they gear up for the state contest, the Yoakum community rallies behind them, celebrating their success and wishing them continued victories in the next phase of the competition.