The Cuero Record office will be open Monday, Sept. 1. Labor Day deadlines will remain at 10 a.m. However to accomodate the holiday, items submitted after the deadline will have to be included in the Sept. 10 edition.

Feeling Lucky? Then you'll want to attend the Wednesday, September 3 Dewitt County Wildflower Association's Social. The first 25 guests to attend the event that starts at 11 a.m. at 610 Gonzales will receive a Texas Lottery Scratch Off.  We're hoping one or more of those tickets will “pay off” not only in winning a few dollars but also in learning about the exciting year that the group has planned. This kick-off event of the season features a bounty of refreshments and an opportunity for past members to meet and socialize with potential new members. Anyone interested in Dewitt Co. and its cherished title of Wildflower Capital of Texas should mark their calendars now and not miss out on this “winning” early fall event. For more info check out the official website:  www.dewittwildflowers.org or call the Wildflower phone line: 275-9942

Cuero Hermann Sons Dance Class will hold registration for all who have not registered on Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the dance studio. The dance studio is located in the back of Millie's on Main at 115 E. Main St. Enter through front door on Main St. This registration is for anyone that is between the ages of 3-17 an would like to do Ballet, Tap, and Tumbling. Classes will start on Sept. 10 and class times will be mailed to those that have already registered. Anyone interested in signing up for this benefit should contact Laura or Wayne Tiffin at 361-275-8421. Leave message so they can return your call after 6 p.m.

There will be a Jamaica high school reunion on Saturday, August 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cuero Park Clubhouse. For more information contact David Ruiz 361-277-8656.

Anyone interested in forming a Red Hat Society in Cuero is asked to contact Marlene at 277-5544 or Eileen at 361-564-2382.

Tri-City Fellowship Ministry presents “A Gospel Celebration” Oct. 10 through Oct. 12, at Breath of Life Ministries, 315 W. Live Oak St., Cuero. Gospel music, guest speakers, and activities will take place throughout the weekend. For more information contact Viola M. Holman at 361-524-5120 or by e-mail at viola_holman@hotmail.com.

82nd Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Jamaica will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Parish Hall grounds, located at 207 Graham. Ribbon cutting and queen coronation will take place after 8 a.m. Mass. A Mexican dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6.50 a plate. Live music, refreshments, auction, raffle, and many more activities will take place throughout the day. All are invited to attend.

Mt. Bethel Women Ministries will host a workshop on Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme will be “Empower to Serve” with guest speakers and all Cuero women are invited to attend. For more information call Bridgit White at 275-0497.

The Cuero Class of 1963 is planning its 45th reunion for October 24 and 25. Addresses are needed for Billy Cordes, Larry Harris, and Alfred Osequeda. Call Nancy Brien O'Neal at 275-6826 with any information.

Gladys' Beauty Bar will be closed after August 30. Gladys Wishert of Cuero is retiring after more than 64 years of service.

Cuero Country Opry, sponsored by Pilot Club of Cuero, will be held each month at the VFW Hall. The next performance will be September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is catered by Werner's and will be served at 5:30 p.m. The show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and this includes dinner and the show. Presale tickets may be purchased at Reuss Pharmacy, Prosperity Bank, Ful-O-Pep, Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, as well as members of the Pilot Club of Cuero. For more information call 361-275-6334. Tickets are also available at the door for the show only for $5 each. Free transportation to and from the show will be provided to those that are not able to drive at night, as Trinity Family Church has donated the use of their van. Contact Peggy at 275-6810 or Kay at 275-6334 by 3 p.m. the day of the show to secure a ride or for more information.

In observance of Labor Day, City Administration and City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, and reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The garbage pick-up schedule for the week of Sept. 1 will be as follows: Monday and Thursday routes will be Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday and Friday routes will be picked up Wednesday and Friday. Citizen's Collection Center will be closed Saturday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2. Commercial accounts with three or more scheduled pick-ups will remain the same for the week.

A party will be held in honor of Mayor Randy Saenz on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Cuero VFW Hall. Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by DJ Tony and Grupo Bueno. This event is free and the public is invited to attend.

Cuero ISD will hold a Substitute Teacher Orientation on Aug. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the DeWitt Lavaca Special Education COOP building located at 960 E. Broadway. All persons interested in substituting for the 2008-2009 school year need to attend.

Descendants of Heinrich and Katharine Landgrebe will hold their 35th annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 31, in Weesatche Community Center. Lunch will be served at noon. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert and serving utensils. A family meeting with elections, door prizes, and selection of the 2009 committees will follow the meal. Contact Bonnis Ellis at 361-578-9571 for additional information.

The Cuero Community Hospital CChamps Committee is sponsoring a Books Are Fun book fair August 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and August 29, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital education classroom. Come check out a variety of books, toys, games, music, and gifts. There's something for all ages.

CAMAL House will be open to distribute food on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Holy Cross Church in Yorktown will have its annual Festival on Sunday, Sept. 14. Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. Festivities start at 10:30 a.m. at Yorktown Community Hall with entertainment by Yorktown's DJ Val Mungia. Dinner begins at 11 a.m. Cost for adults is $7 a person and children under 12 are $3. Beginning at noon there will be bingo, children's games, and cake walk, as well as a country store. Live auction begins at 12:30 p.m. Raffle drawings will take place at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All offices will resume their normal schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

During all Cuero ISD athletic events, students 6th grade and below are expected to be in the company of a parent, relative, or designated responsible adult at all times. Students and children that fall into this age group will not be admitted to any event unless in the company of a responsible adult. They must be seated in the stands with their sponsor during the event. Junior High and High School students must be seated in the appropriate student section during the game.

Cuero High School graduates that had their pictures taken receiving their diplomas on graduation night may pick up their photographs at the CISD Business Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Heirloom Stitchers Guild will sponsor a bus trip to view Austin's “Legacy of Quilts” quilt show on Friday, Sept. 26. Available seats on the bus will be sold to non-members for $31, which includes transportation and ticket to the show. The bus will leave the St. Mark's Lutheran Church parking lot, located at 400 N. Esplanade, at 8 a.m. and will return by 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend should make checks payable to Heirloom Stitchers Guild and mail them to Louise Jacob, 10719 FM 236, Victoria, TX 77905, by Sept. 1.

Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold its Jamaica Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 31. Anyone interested in entering or sponsoring a team may contact Mando Corpus at 361-275-6815 or Herman Ybarra at 361-564-3043 for more information.

Cuero Gobbler season football tickets are on sale at Cuero ISD Administration Office. Tickets will be sold Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Season tickets not purchased by previous season ticket holders will be available to the public through August 22. After Aug. 25 reserved seat tickets will be sold on a per game basis only.

Gobbler football senior citizen passes may be picked up at Cuero ISD Administration office Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior citizen passes from preceding years will be accepted at football games this season. If you have a senior citizen football pass, you do not need to pick up a new pass.

Cuero Heritage Museum will be presenting an exhibit commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the "Flood of 1998" to be unveiled in October. The museum is looking for non-photo items that can be loaned for the display. Call the Chamber office at 275-2112 for more information. 

First Baptist Church in Yoakum is a host site for Angel Food Ministries. No income guidelines, anyone can order. Get a $30 box of food with 18 menu items, and you can also choose from several different special boxes each month. Call FBC-Yoakum at (361)293-2319 or Toi Auten at (361)208-4166 for more information or to place an order. You can view the monthly menu at www.angelfoodministries.com. 

A “Stop Drug and Gang Violence” march will be held on Saturday, September 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Yorktown Park. There will be live drama, music, games for children, and free food. Bring lawn chairs. Call New Life Fellowship Church at 361-564-9484 for more information.