Cuero
DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Co-op presenting parent education event May 24
(Posted Wed 12:41 pm)
DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Co-op will present a parent education event on Thursday, May 24. The event will be held at Lifeway Baptist Church on 403 E. Sarah St. in Cuero.
Check in and lunch will be at noon. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Brenda Nelson, regional coordinator for Partners Resource Network-TEAM Project, will present “Understanding the ARD Process.” The presentation will provide an overview of the ARD process so that parents will be prepared to participate at every stage of the process. She is the parent of a child with a disability and is More...
(Posted Wed 12:41 pm)
DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Co-op will present a parent education event on Thursday, May 24. The event will be held at Lifeway Baptist Church on 403 E. Sarah St. in Cuero.
Check in and lunch will be at noon. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Brenda Nelson, regional coordinator for Partners Resource Network-TEAM Project, will present “Understanding the ARD Process.” The presentation will provide an overview of the ARD process so that parents will be prepared to participate at every stage of the process. She is the parent of a child with a disability and is More...
Meyer re-elected Cuero mayor
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted Sat 07:49 pm)
City and Cuero ISD elections concluded Saturday at the DeWitt County annex as 2,603 votes were cast for mayor, District 2 councilman, District 3 councilman and two school board trustees.
Out of 11,811 registered voters in the county, 2,613 participated in the election.
Sara Post Meyer will serve another two years as Cuero mayor. Meyer received 761 votes. She received 551 early votes and 210 votes on election day.
“I’m estactic,” Meyer said. “It is definitely a wonderful win for the community, indicating that the people seem to like what we’ve been doing for the last More...
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted Sat 07:49 pm)
City and Cuero ISD elections concluded Saturday at the DeWitt County annex as 2,603 votes were cast for mayor, District 2 councilman, District 3 councilman and two school board trustees.
Out of 11,811 registered voters in the county, 2,613 participated in the election.
Sara Post Meyer will serve another two years as Cuero mayor. Meyer received 761 votes. She received 551 early votes and 210 votes on election day.
“I’m estactic,” Meyer said. “It is definitely a wonderful win for the community, indicating that the people seem to like what we’ve been doing for the last More...
Animal shelter construction could begin soon
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Fri 11:20 am)
Construction of a new City of Cuero animal shelter could begin as soon as the end of this month, according to City Manager Raymie Zella.
City council awarded the construction contract Weaver & Jacobs Construction at the May 7 special meeting. Weaver & Jacobs’ bid was $309,000.
The site of the new facility is off Farm-to-Market Road 766 near the Stevenson Prison Unit.
“The contractor will have 150 days to complete once we give notice to proceed,” Zella said. “We should give notice to proceed by end of the month.”
The facility will have 10 More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Fri 11:20 am)
Construction of a new City of Cuero animal shelter could begin as soon as the end of this month, according to City Manager Raymie Zella.
City council awarded the construction contract Weaver & Jacobs Construction at the May 7 special meeting. Weaver & Jacobs’ bid was $309,000.
The site of the new facility is off Farm-to-Market Road 766 near the Stevenson Prison Unit.
“The contractor will have 150 days to complete once we give notice to proceed,” Zella said. “We should give notice to proceed by end of the month.”
The facility will have 10 More...
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum launches $2.1 million campaign
(Posted Fri 09:40 am)
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Above is a drawing of a proposed exhibit at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. The board of directors of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum announced a $2.1 million capital campaign at their biennial Taste of the Trail fundraiser held on April 2.
The campaign is targeted primarily for completing the build-out of the museum’s exhibits on the 4,000-square-foot ground floor of Cuero’s historic Knights of Pythias Hall. The goal of the silent phase of the campaign was to raise between 25 to 30 percent of the $2.1 million by the April 21 fundraiser, but support for the project far surpassed expectations and approximately 65 percent of the $2.1 million target More...
(Posted Fri 09:40 am)
Above is a drawing of a proposed exhibit at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. The board of directors of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum announced a $2.1 million capital campaign at their biennial Taste of the Trail fundraiser held on April 2.
The campaign is targeted primarily for completing the build-out of the museum’s exhibits on the 4,000-square-foot ground floor of Cuero’s historic Knights of Pythias Hall. The goal of the silent phase of the campaign was to raise between 25 to 30 percent of the $2.1 million by the April 21 fundraiser, but support for the project far surpassed expectations and approximately 65 percent of the $2.1 million target More...
CCH holds groundbreaking for new chapel, expansion
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:15 pm)
Breaking ground at Cuero Community Hospital on Thursday are, from left, Dr. Raymond Reese, Debbie Wallis, Sheryl Wallis-Winslow, Dr. Wes Wallis, Susan Wallis, Mary Ellen Hamilton, Rick Wheeler, Judy Krupala, Amy Crain, Darryl Stefka, Richard Weber, Mike Wheat, Suzie Post, Billy Berger, Cindy Holcomb, Mike Weaver and Charles Papacek. Cuero Community Hospital celebrated a groundbreaking for the construction of the Hamilton-Wallis Chapel and expansion of Volunteer Services on Thursday.
Approximately 70 people, including apron-clad volunteer members, gathered on the lawn at the entrance of the hospital where new construction will begin in approximately two weeks.
CCH Hospital Board President Amy Crain was the Master of Ceremo-nies. Crain welcomed guests and introduced Darryl Stefka, CCH Hospital Administrator. Stefka thanked those in attendance for helping to celebrate the beginning of the hospital’s newest addition and recognized Weaver & Jacobs as Contractor and Rawley McCoy & Associates as More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:15 pm)
Breaking ground at Cuero Community Hospital on Thursday are, from left, Dr. Raymond Reese, Debbie Wallis, Sheryl Wallis-Winslow, Dr. Wes Wallis, Susan Wallis, Mary Ellen Hamilton, Rick Wheeler, Judy Krupala, Amy Crain, Darryl Stefka, Richard Weber, Mike Wheat, Suzie Post, Billy Berger, Cindy Holcomb, Mike Weaver and Charles Papacek. Cuero Community Hospital celebrated a groundbreaking for the construction of the Hamilton-Wallis Chapel and expansion of Volunteer Services on Thursday.
Approximately 70 people, including apron-clad volunteer members, gathered on the lawn at the entrance of the hospital where new construction will begin in approximately two weeks.
CCH Hospital Board President Amy Crain was the Master of Ceremo-nies. Crain welcomed guests and introduced Darryl Stefka, CCH Hospital Administrator. Stefka thanked those in attendance for helping to celebrate the beginning of the hospital’s newest addition and recognized Weaver & Jacobs as Contractor and Rawley McCoy & Associates as More...
Cole crowned 2012 Miss Cuero
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted 5/8/2012 08:22 am)
Brandy Cole, second from right, reacts after being named the 2012 Miss Cuero during Saturday night's pageant at Cuero High School. Standing with Cole, from left, are Anni Warwas, Caytlyn Phillips and Katie Drehr. Holding the bouquet of flowers is first runner-up Cassidy Blackwell. The 2012 Miss Cuero Pageant, held by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, entertained a standing-room-only crowd at the Cuero High School cafeteria Saturday night.
Eight girls from the community were chosen to receive titles. The honor of Miss Cuero went to Brandy Cole. Cassidy Blackwell was selected as first runner-up.
Kelsey Newmann earned the title of Junior Miss Cuero. Kaelen Sievers was selected as first runner-up.
Sophia Davis earned the title of Young Miss Cuero. Gabrielle Jalufka was selected as first runner-up.
Receiving the title of Little Miss Cuero was Audrey Janak. Marlee More...
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted 5/8/2012 08:22 am)
Brandy Cole, second from right, reacts after being named the 2012 Miss Cuero during Saturday night's pageant at Cuero High School. Standing with Cole, from left, are Anni Warwas, Caytlyn Phillips and Katie Drehr. Holding the bouquet of flowers is first runner-up Cassidy Blackwell. The 2012 Miss Cuero Pageant, held by the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, entertained a standing-room-only crowd at the Cuero High School cafeteria Saturday night.
Eight girls from the community were chosen to receive titles. The honor of Miss Cuero went to Brandy Cole. Cassidy Blackwell was selected as first runner-up.
Kelsey Newmann earned the title of Junior Miss Cuero. Kaelen Sievers was selected as first runner-up.
Sophia Davis earned the title of Young Miss Cuero. Gabrielle Jalufka was selected as first runner-up.
Receiving the title of Little Miss Cuero was Audrey Janak. Marlee More...
Wounded Warriors treated to day of shooting by Cuero Gun Club
by GLENN REA, Record Editor & Publisher
(Posted 5/8/2012 08:18 am)
Doug Strand of Richmond takes aim during Saturday's Ironman Competition for the Wounded Warriors Program at the Cuero Gun Club. The Cuero Gun Club hosted a fundraising Ironman Competition on Saturday to benefit the Wounded Warrior Program.
Mayor Sara Meyer opened the event welcoming the wounded warriors, veterans and volunteers.
Cuero Gun Club volunteers were assisted throughout the day by staff members of the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office.
About a dozen from the Wounded Warrior Program participated. Doug Strand of Richmond was one of the Wounded Warriors to attend the event. After enlisting in the Air Force in 1977, Strand served 34 years before retiring in 2010.
Injured in combat while serving in Iraq in More...
by GLENN REA, Record Editor & Publisher
(Posted 5/8/2012 08:18 am)
Doug Strand of Richmond takes aim during Saturday's Ironman Competition for the Wounded Warriors Program at the Cuero Gun Club. The Cuero Gun Club hosted a fundraising Ironman Competition on Saturday to benefit the Wounded Warrior Program.
Mayor Sara Meyer opened the event welcoming the wounded warriors, veterans and volunteers.
Cuero Gun Club volunteers were assisted throughout the day by staff members of the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office.
About a dozen from the Wounded Warrior Program participated. Doug Strand of Richmond was one of the Wounded Warriors to attend the event. After enlisting in the Air Force in 1977, Strand served 34 years before retiring in 2010.
Injured in combat while serving in Iraq in More...
DeWitt
Tanker truck rolls over near Nordheim
(Posted Tue 12:35 pm)
A PICO tanker truck rolled over Tuesday morning on State Highway 72 west of Nordheim near the intersection of Gilbert Mueller Road.
The driver of the truck was uninjured.
According to the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, the driver was following another vehicle that attempted a turn. The driver failed to see the brake lights on the vehicle and lost control of the truck while attempting to avoid the vehicle.
The Nordheim Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene.
(Posted Tue 12:35 pm)
A PICO tanker truck rolled over Tuesday morning on State Highway 72 west of Nordheim near the intersection of Gilbert Mueller Road. The driver of the truck was uninjured.
According to the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, the driver was following another vehicle that attempted a turn. The driver failed to see the brake lights on the vehicle and lost control of the truck while attempting to avoid the vehicle.
The Nordheim Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene.
Herrington begins work as new Meyersville superintendent
(Posted Tue 09:56 am)
Tina Herrington officially became the new Meyersville ISD superintdendent on Tuesday.
Herrington replaces Laura Whitson, who will retire after this school year after serving as superintendent the past 25 years.
(Posted Tue 09:56 am)
Tina Herrington officially became the new Meyersville ISD superintdendent on Tuesday.
Herrington replaces Laura Whitson, who will retire after this school year after serving as superintendent the past 25 years.
Whitson to be honored for service May 24
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted Tue 09:53 am)
Laura Whitson has served as Meyersville ISD superintendent for 25 years. MEYERSVILLE - After serving Meyersville ISD for 25 years, superintendent Laura Whitson will retire on Thursday, June 14.
Her career as an educator started at Samnorwood ISD before she attended college in Abilene. She then taught at Bula ISD for nine years before working at the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene for three years. She was an assistant superintendent at Liberty Hill ISD for two years before arriving at Meyersville ISD.
She said that working in a small community was appealing.
“You get to know the students. You know who they are, they More...
by ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ, The Cuero Record
(Posted Tue 09:53 am)
Laura Whitson has served as Meyersville ISD superintendent for 25 years. MEYERSVILLE - After serving Meyersville ISD for 25 years, superintendent Laura Whitson will retire on Thursday, June 14.
Her career as an educator started at Samnorwood ISD before she attended college in Abilene. She then taught at Bula ISD for nine years before working at the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene for three years. She was an assistant superintendent at Liberty Hill ISD for two years before arriving at Meyersville ISD.
She said that working in a small community was appealing.
“You get to know the students. You know who they are, they More...
Mineral values expected to double
by GLENN REA, Record Editor & Publisher
(Posted Tue 08:23 am)
Another reminder of how the Eagle Ford Shale is affecting this county was discussed Monday at DeWitt County Commissioner Court’s meeting at the courthouse.
Preliminary reports on what the county can expect in taxable mineral values for the next budget were reviewed.
From all indications, it appears mineral values will double from the current year.
Information from DeWitt Appraisal District shows mineral values (not including real property values) will be up $637 million from the current year. That would place the total mineral values at $1.692 billion.
The actual certified taxable values will not More...
by GLENN REA, Record Editor & Publisher
(Posted Tue 08:23 am)
Another reminder of how the Eagle Ford Shale is affecting this county was discussed Monday at DeWitt County Commissioner Court’s meeting at the courthouse.
Preliminary reports on what the county can expect in taxable mineral values for the next budget were reviewed.
From all indications, it appears mineral values will double from the current year.
Information from DeWitt Appraisal District shows mineral values (not including real property values) will be up $637 million from the current year. That would place the total mineral values at $1.692 billion.
The actual certified taxable values will not More...
DeWitt County produced 140 wells in 2011
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Fri 12:00 pm)
DeWitt County ranked sixth out of the 14 Eagle Ford Shale counties in numbers of wells completed in 2011, according to a study released last week by the Center for Community and Business Research at The Univer-sity of Texas at San Anto-nio Institute for Economic Development.
DeWitt County had 140 wells (105 gas, 35 oil) during 2011. Dimmitt County (304) produced the most wells in the Eagle Ford. Neigboring Karnes County ranked second with 272.
A total of 1,649 wells were completed in the 14-county region, according to the study, which measured the development of oil and More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Fri 12:00 pm)
DeWitt County ranked sixth out of the 14 Eagle Ford Shale counties in numbers of wells completed in 2011, according to a study released last week by the Center for Community and Business Research at The Univer-sity of Texas at San Anto-nio Institute for Economic Development.
DeWitt County had 140 wells (105 gas, 35 oil) during 2011. Dimmitt County (304) produced the most wells in the Eagle Ford. Neigboring Karnes County ranked second with 272.
A total of 1,649 wells were completed in the 14-county region, according to the study, which measured the development of oil and More...
Sports
Owens accepts position at Sinton
(Posted Tue 01:05 pm)
Rick Owens, who served as athletics director and head football coach at Cuero during the 2010-12 school years, has accepted a coaching position a Sinton High School.
Owens' contract was not renewed in January by the Cuero ISD Board of Trustees. He resigned as AD and head football coach to take a position as an assistant principal at Cuero High School.
Owens' football teams had a 12-10 record in his two sesons.
Cuero assistant coach Garet Pustka has also handed in his resgination.
(Posted Tue 01:05 pm)
Rick Owens, who served as athletics director and head football coach at Cuero during the 2010-12 school years, has accepted a coaching position a Sinton High School.
Owens' contract was not renewed in January by the Cuero ISD Board of Trustees. He resigned as AD and head football coach to take a position as an assistant principal at Cuero High School.
Owens' football teams had a 12-10 record in his two sesons.
Cuero assistant coach Garet Pustka has also handed in his resgination.
Gobblers rally to oust Salado in area playoffs
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Mon 10:14 am)
Cuero left fielder Justin Kremling makes a juggling catch of a fly ball during Friday's Game 1 of the Gobblers' area playoff series against Salado. AUSTIN - Cuero coach Scott Holder didn’t have to say a word to his Gob-blers after Friday’s Game 1 loss to Salado.
The Gobblers did little right in the rain and mud at Nelson Field and left down 1-0 in their best-of three area playoff series after a 10-0 loss to the Eagles.
“I don’t know what happened Friday night,” Holder said. “We hadn’t shown that side of us all year long. I was so upset after the game and I wanted to jump on them so bad, but I took the other approach. They knew what was More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Mon 10:14 am)
Cuero left fielder Justin Kremling makes a juggling catch of a fly ball during Friday's Game 1 of the Gobblers' area playoff series against Salado. AUSTIN - Cuero coach Scott Holder didn’t have to say a word to his Gob-blers after Friday’s Game 1 loss to Salado.
The Gobblers did little right in the rain and mud at Nelson Field and left down 1-0 in their best-of three area playoff series after a 10-0 loss to the Eagles.
“I don’t know what happened Friday night,” Holder said. “We hadn’t shown that side of us all year long. I was so upset after the game and I wanted to jump on them so bad, but I took the other approach. They knew what was More...
Cuero's Sheppard captures 300-meter hurdles gold
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Sat 07:11 pm)
AUSTIN - Cuero’s Abby Sheppard wasn’t going to repeat the same mistake Saturday.
Denied a medal earlier in the day in the 100-meter hurdles after clipping the next-to-last hurdle, Sheppard ran a near-perfect race in the 300 hurdles to win in a time of 43.48 seconds, over a half-second ahead of runner-up Trianna McCalister of Monahans.
Sheppard, a junior, hit the first hurdle in last year’s Class 3A 300 hurdles and wound up finishing fifth.
“I was focusing on pulling through and not hitting it,” Sheppard said of the first hurdle in the 300. “I hit More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted Sat 07:11 pm)
AUSTIN - Cuero’s Abby Sheppard wasn’t going to repeat the same mistake Saturday.Denied a medal earlier in the day in the 100-meter hurdles after clipping the next-to-last hurdle, Sheppard ran a near-perfect race in the 300 hurdles to win in a time of 43.48 seconds, over a half-second ahead of runner-up Trianna McCalister of Monahans.
Sheppard, a junior, hit the first hurdle in last year’s Class 3A 300 hurdles and wound up finishing fifth.
“I was focusing on pulling through and not hitting it,” Sheppard said of the first hurdle in the 300. “I hit More...
Gobblers to face Salado in best-of-three in Austin
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:14 pm)
The Cuero Gobblers will play the Salado Eagles in a best-of-three baseball area playoff series beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday at Austin’s Burger Stadium.
Game 2 will be 7 p.m. Friday at Austin’s Nelson Field. Game 3, if necessary, will be Saturday at noon at Austin’s Nelson field.
Cuero won its fifth-straight District 28-3A title and received a bye in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Salado, the runner-up in District 25-3A, swept Wimberley in last week’s bi-district playoffs by scores of 12-1 and 13-3.
Burger Stadium is located at 3200 Jones Road off U.S. More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:14 pm)
The Cuero Gobblers will play the Salado Eagles in a best-of-three baseball area playoff series beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday at Austin’s Burger Stadium.
Game 2 will be 7 p.m. Friday at Austin’s Nelson Field. Game 3, if necessary, will be Saturday at noon at Austin’s Nelson field.
Cuero won its fifth-straight District 28-3A title and received a bye in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Salado, the runner-up in District 25-3A, swept Wimberley in last week’s bi-district playoffs by scores of 12-1 and 13-3.
Burger Stadium is located at 3200 Jones Road off U.S. More...
Sheppard set to compete in both hurdles events at UIL state meet
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:13 pm)
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Cuero's Abby Sheppard will head into Saturday's Class 3A 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the UIL State Track and Field Championships with two of the fastest qualifying times in both events. Cuero’s Abby Sheppard and enters Friday’s and Saturday’s UIL State Track and Field Championships as a favorite to win both Class 3A hurdles events at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Sheppard’s regional-winning time of 14.50 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles is tied for the fastest among all qualifiers. Liberty-Eylau’s Alexis Ambures also had a qualifying time of 14.50.
Sheppard will be running in the sixth lane in the event. Other top qualifers in the 100 hurdles are Monahans’ Trianna McCalister (14.54), and Lampasas’ Catherine Bloomfield (14.56).
McCalister took third place in the 100 hurdles at last More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:13 pm)
Cuero's Abby Sheppard will head into Saturday's Class 3A 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the UIL State Track and Field Championships with two of the fastest qualifying times in both events. Cuero’s Abby Sheppard and enters Friday’s and Saturday’s UIL State Track and Field Championships as a favorite to win both Class 3A hurdles events at Mike A. Myers Stadium.
Sheppard’s regional-winning time of 14.50 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles is tied for the fastest among all qualifiers. Liberty-Eylau’s Alexis Ambures also had a qualifying time of 14.50.
Sheppard will be running in the sixth lane in the event. Other top qualifers in the 100 hurdles are Monahans’ Trianna McCalister (14.54), and Lampasas’ Catherine Bloomfield (14.56).
McCalister took third place in the 100 hurdles at last More...
Lady Gobblers' comeback bid falls short
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:08 pm)
The Cuero Lady Gobblers console each other after their 11-7 Class 3A area softball playoff loss to Bandera on Friday. CONVERSE - The Cuero Lady Gobblers’ softball season ended Friday night, but not without a fight.
The Lady Gobblers fell behind the Bandera Bulldogs 8-3 before rallying for four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to pull within 8-7.
But Bandera’s surprise starting pitcher, Ellen Hevenor shut down the Cuero bats the rest of the way to preserve the Bulldogs’ 11-7 victory.
“We could have given up, but those girls refused,” Cuero coach Amanda Ulcak said. “They didn’t back down. You saw the heart in this group.”
The Bulldogs erupted for four More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:08 pm)
The Cuero Lady Gobblers console each other after their 11-7 Class 3A area softball playoff loss to Bandera on Friday. CONVERSE - The Cuero Lady Gobblers’ softball season ended Friday night, but not without a fight.
The Lady Gobblers fell behind the Bandera Bulldogs 8-3 before rallying for four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to pull within 8-7.
But Bandera’s surprise starting pitcher, Ellen Hevenor shut down the Cuero bats the rest of the way to preserve the Bulldogs’ 11-7 victory.
“We could have given up, but those girls refused,” Cuero coach Amanda Ulcak said. “They didn’t back down. You saw the heart in this group.”
The Bulldogs erupted for four More...
Lady Gobblers confident heading into game against Bandera
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted 5/4/2012 10:37 am)
The Lady Gobblers break their teammate meeting before Thursday's practice. The Cuero Lady Gobblers refer to it as the "perfect game."
In their 11-1 run-rule victory over arch-rival Yoakum on April 13, Cuero coach Amanda Ulcak feels the Lady Gobblers played about as flawlessly as they can.
Ulcak feels the Lady Gobblers will need a similar performance tonight against Bandera (26-10) when the two teams meet at 7 p.m. in a one-game Class 3A area playoff at Converse Judson.
"We kind of turned our season around with that great win against Yoakum, which knocked them out and put us back in the running," Ulcak said. "We More...
by COY SLAVIK, Record Managing Editor
(Posted 5/4/2012 10:37 am)
The Lady Gobblers break their teammate meeting before Thursday's practice. The Cuero Lady Gobblers refer to it as the "perfect game."
In their 11-1 run-rule victory over arch-rival Yoakum on April 13, Cuero coach Amanda Ulcak feels the Lady Gobblers played about as flawlessly as they can.
Ulcak feels the Lady Gobblers will need a similar performance tonight against Bandera (26-10) when the two teams meet at 7 p.m. in a one-game Class 3A area playoff at Converse Judson.
"We kind of turned our season around with that great win against Yoakum, which knocked them out and put us back in the running," Ulcak said. "We More...
Applause
Reese-Swann
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:25 pm)
Ray and Helen Reese, of Cuero, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Reese, to Bradley Tyler Nissan Swann, son of Dr. Russell and Renee Swann, of Waco.
The couple will exchange vows on June 30 at the Reese residence.
Bradley is a 2010 graduate of Baylor University, with a bachelor of business administration in marketing. He is employed as a store operations and finance manager for Retail Concepts in Houston.
Jordan is a 2011 graduate of Baylor University, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting as well More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:25 pm)
Ray and Helen Reese, of Cuero, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Elizabeth Reese, to Bradley Tyler Nissan Swann, son of Dr. Russell and Renee Swann, of Waco. The couple will exchange vows on June 30 at the Reese residence.
Bradley is a 2010 graduate of Baylor University, with a bachelor of business administration in marketing. He is employed as a store operations and finance manager for Retail Concepts in Houston.
Jordan is a 2011 graduate of Baylor University, with a bachelor of business administration in accounting as well More...
House-Henkes
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:23 pm)
Brenda Sue Gorman House, daughter of the late Jack Gorman and Doris Gorman of Columbus and granddaughter of the late Ernie and Ida Carter of West Columbia, and Albert Wayne Henkes, son of the late Alois Henkes of Cuero and Julia “Judy” Smith of Fredricksberg and grandson of Herman and Agatha Henkes of Cuero, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Brenda is currently employed by the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office as a telecommunications operator.
Wayne is currently employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a trooper.
The couple More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:23 pm)
Brenda Sue Gorman House, daughter of the late Jack Gorman and Doris Gorman of Columbus and granddaughter of the late Ernie and Ida Carter of West Columbia, and Albert Wayne Henkes, son of the late Alois Henkes of Cuero and Julia “Judy” Smith of Fredricksberg and grandson of Herman and Agatha Henkes of Cuero, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Brenda is currently employed by the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office as a telecommunications operator.
Wayne is currently employed by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a trooper.
The couple More...
Kuecker-Moore
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:22 pm)
Audrey Kuecker and W. Marshall Moore IV were married March 23 in Kyle. Audrey Kay Kuecker and W. Marshall Moore IV were united in marriage on March 23 at The Winfield Inn in Kyle.
The Rev. Al Hoerig of Elgin officiated. A reception, dinner, and dance was held following the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of David and Marsha Kuecker of Portland, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Leebell and Audrey Kuecker of Cuero and the late Curtis E. and Robbie Nell Brown.
The groom is the son of Allen and Linda K. Duderstadt of Cuero and Bill Moore of Port O’Connor. He is the grandson of Verlie More...
(Posted 5/8/2012 02:22 pm)
Audrey Kuecker and W. Marshall Moore IV were married March 23 in Kyle. Audrey Kay Kuecker and W. Marshall Moore IV were united in marriage on March 23 at The Winfield Inn in Kyle.
The Rev. Al Hoerig of Elgin officiated. A reception, dinner, and dance was held following the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of David and Marsha Kuecker of Portland, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Leebell and Audrey Kuecker of Cuero and the late Curtis E. and Robbie Nell Brown.
The groom is the son of Allen and Linda K. Duderstadt of Cuero and Bill Moore of Port O’Connor. He is the grandson of Verlie More...
Young-Montgomery
(Posted 4/25/2012 12:01 pm)
Rebecca Young of Austin and Steve Montgomery of Fort Worth will exchange wedding vows Saturday, May 5 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lindenau.
Rebecca is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Young and the late Mrs. Rosemary Kueker Young. Steve is the son of Ms. Patricia Montgomery.
(Posted 4/25/2012 12:01 pm)
Rebecca Young of Austin and Steve Montgomery of Fort Worth will exchange wedding vows Saturday, May 5 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lindenau. Rebecca is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Young and the late Mrs. Rosemary Kueker Young. Steve is the son of Ms. Patricia Montgomery.
Wenzel-Baker
(Posted 4/25/2012 11:56 am)
John D. and Tanya Wenzel of Yoakum are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Nicole Wenzel of Pflugerville, to Kyle Vincent Baker of Pflugerville, son of Brian and Carol Baker of Temple.
Courtney is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Wenzel and the late John H. Wenzel and the late Clarence and Myrtle Zinke, both of Yoakum. Kyle is the grandson of Ray and Grace Baker of Live Oak and Melitta Rabe and the late Vernon Rabe of Seguin.
The wedding is planned for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at St. Joseph Catholic More...
(Posted 4/25/2012 11:56 am)
John D. and Tanya Wenzel of Yoakum are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Nicole Wenzel of Pflugerville, to Kyle Vincent Baker of Pflugerville, son of Brian and Carol Baker of Temple. Courtney is the granddaughter of Mary Ann Wenzel and the late John H. Wenzel and the late Clarence and Myrtle Zinke, both of Yoakum. Kyle is the grandson of Ray and Grace Baker of Live Oak and Melitta Rabe and the late Vernon Rabe of Seguin.
The wedding is planned for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 at St. Joseph Catholic More...
Obituaries
Joycelyn Pickens
(Posted Wed 02:20 pm)
Joycelyn Pickens, 58, of Cuero passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was born Dec, 31, 1953 in Cuero to Mazie Mackie Haskin and the late Donrell Pickens.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Pickens of Cuero, Lillian Pickens Ellis of Victoria, Laura McKinnon and husband, Freeman, of San Antonio, and Shirley Battles and husband, Lionel, of Victoria; and brothers, Larry Pickens and Don Pickens of Cuero, and Michael Pickens of Houston.
She was preceded in death by her father and brothers, Floyd Pickens and Sammy Pickens.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 19 More...
(Posted Wed 02:20 pm)
Joycelyn Pickens, 58, of Cuero passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was born Dec, 31, 1953 in Cuero to Mazie Mackie Haskin and the late Donrell Pickens.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Pickens of Cuero, Lillian Pickens Ellis of Victoria, Laura McKinnon and husband, Freeman, of San Antonio, and Shirley Battles and husband, Lionel, of Victoria; and brothers, Larry Pickens and Don Pickens of Cuero, and Michael Pickens of Houston.
She was preceded in death by her father and brothers, Floyd Pickens and Sammy Pickens.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 19 More...
Charles Arthur Lassmann Sr.
(Posted 5/10/2012 11:45 am)
Charles Arthur Lassmann Sr., age 74, of Cuero passed from this life to eternity at 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
Charles was born on March 9, 1938 in Victoria County to Carl Oscar and Pearl Brandt Lassmann. Charles attended school in Cuero until 1957 when he joined the United States Army to proudly serve his country from 1957 until 1978 as a Sergeant. He served his tours in Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the Army, Charles worked offshore in the oilfield which he truly loved. He retired from the oilfield in 2010. He was More...
(Posted 5/10/2012 11:45 am)
Charles Arthur Lassmann Sr., age 74, of Cuero passed from this life to eternity at 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Charles was born on March 9, 1938 in Victoria County to Carl Oscar and Pearl Brandt Lassmann. Charles attended school in Cuero until 1957 when he joined the United States Army to proudly serve his country from 1957 until 1978 as a Sergeant. He served his tours in Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the Army, Charles worked offshore in the oilfield which he truly loved. He retired from the oilfield in 2010. He was More...
Patricia Ann Blackwell Hedgcoxe
(Posted 5/7/2012 10:41 am)
Patricia Ann Blackwell Hedgcoxe, 75, of Cuero died at home on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Born on March 14, 1937 in Cuero to Reiffert Forbes and Dorothy Breeden Blackwell, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Garner Hedgcoxe, and by her parents. She is survived by her son, H. Reiffert Hedgcoxe and daughter-in-law, Anne McCauley Hedgcoxe, of Houston, Texas; her daughter, Lou Hedgcoxe Houser and son-in-law, Mark Houser, also of Houston, Texas; her six grandchildren, Clair Hedgcoxe, Will Hedgcoxe, Dixie Houser, Sarah Houser, Ellie Houser and Amy Houser of Houston, Texas and Denver, More...
(Posted 5/7/2012 10:41 am)
Patricia Ann Blackwell Hedgcoxe, 75, of Cuero died at home on Friday, May 4, 2012. Born on March 14, 1937 in Cuero to Reiffert Forbes and Dorothy Breeden Blackwell, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Garner Hedgcoxe, and by her parents. She is survived by her son, H. Reiffert Hedgcoxe and daughter-in-law, Anne McCauley Hedgcoxe, of Houston, Texas; her daughter, Lou Hedgcoxe Houser and son-in-law, Mark Houser, also of Houston, Texas; her six grandchildren, Clair Hedgcoxe, Will Hedgcoxe, Dixie Houser, Sarah Houser, Ellie Houser and Amy Houser of Houston, Texas and Denver, More...
Isaias M. Renteria
(Posted 5/7/2012 08:50 am)
Isaias M. Renteria, 79, of Cuero passed away Friday, May 4, 2012.
He was born Aug. 14, 1932 in Waelder to the late Franesca M. and Samuel Renteria. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by daughters, Ruby A. Diaz of Cuero, Theresa Renteria of Cuero, Mamie D. Sheffield of Yoakum, Norma Renteria of San Antonio, and Lydia Renteria of Arkansas; sons, Ian P. Renteria, Roland Diaz, and Isaias Renteria Jr., all of Cuero; sisters, Margaret Renteria More...
(Posted 5/7/2012 08:50 am)
Isaias M. Renteria, 79, of Cuero passed away Friday, May 4, 2012.
He was born Aug. 14, 1932 in Waelder to the late Franesca M. and Samuel Renteria. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by daughters, Ruby A. Diaz of Cuero, Theresa Renteria of Cuero, Mamie D. Sheffield of Yoakum, Norma Renteria of San Antonio, and Lydia Renteria of Arkansas; sons, Ian P. Renteria, Roland Diaz, and Isaias Renteria Jr., all of Cuero; sisters, Margaret Renteria More...
Robert Lee Boston
(Posted 5/3/2012 02:16 pm)
Robert Lee Boston, 64, of Kingsland passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
He was born April 6, 1948 in San Antonio to Elaine Wilkinson Boston and the late Joe Boston.
He married Brenda Hicks on December 3, 1974 in San Antonio. Robert served in the United States Army and received outstanding awards for top salesman at Transtar. He enjoyed fishing and barbecuing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Boston of Kingsland; his mother, Elaine Boston of Westhoff; daughters, Lisa Boston of San Antonio and Stephanie More...
(Posted 5/3/2012 02:16 pm)
Robert Lee Boston, 64, of Kingsland passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
He was born April 6, 1948 in San Antonio to Elaine Wilkinson Boston and the late Joe Boston.
He married Brenda Hicks on December 3, 1974 in San Antonio. Robert served in the United States Army and received outstanding awards for top salesman at Transtar. He enjoyed fishing and barbecuing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Boston of Kingsland; his mother, Elaine Boston of Westhoff; daughters, Lisa Boston of San Antonio and Stephanie More...
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