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Festivals
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The city's 180-acre park includes a nine-hole golf course with grass greens, an amphitheater for outdoor plays and other performances, a community club house, swimming pool, sports fields, 6.8-acre picturesque lake with picnic units and a fishing pier, rodeo arena, and a large indoor/outdoor facility for stock shows. Our newly constructed baseball complex with 4 fields is centered around a concession complex. The park also has a wildflower area with gazebo, walking trail, multiple use park pavilion, and children's playground.
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Tired of the hustle and bustle of the work week? Try our tranquil city park lake with its lighted fishing pier for an evening of pure relaxation.
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| Fields of all kinds! See our newly constructed Little League Baseball and Soccer fields. The park
also contains Softball fields and the High School Baseball field. Little League games begin each year in April and run through June. Soccer has
two seasons, one beginning in the spring and one in the fall.
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A newly constructed junior olympic pool is open for business from early May through the first of September.
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| Located close to the pool is a fenced playscape area with a large covered picnic area which is great for family get-togethers.
A large covered pavilion is a great place for kids to play basketball and makes a great place for outdoor social events.
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Golf -- Grab your clubs, come out to the clubhouse, put on a pair of spikes, and check out our beautiful 9-hole course. Ride one of our carts or walk the course -- either way, you'll enjoy golf in Cuero. There are numerous other courses in the area, too!
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SPORTING EVENTS
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High School Sports -- Gobblers dominate their opponents in most sports, including the Texan's favorite pastime -- FOOTBALL.
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| Also, our Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Golf, and Volleyball teams are all champions. Our calendar page will list each regular season game or check with the school administration office at (361)275-3832 for schedules and information.
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During the year several fun runs and cycling events take place. In April the Wildflower Bike-A-Thon Steeplechase and the Wildflower Wellness Run wind through gentle rolling
hills of historic and flower-strewn countryside. In December don your Santa hats and jingle bells socks for the Jingle Bell run to view our beautiful lighted downtown and historic Courthouse.
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The outlying areas can be a hunters' paradise with its variety of game including deer, dove, quail, hogs, and turkey. DeWitt County has an active Game Management Organization to improve the quality of wildlife available. You can contact the County Extension Agent at 275-5731 for more information.
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| The Guadalupe River provides great fishing for the avid river fisherman. In May, the Texas River Marathon, an annual 45 mile canoe race, is held in Cuero.
This race is the preliminary race of the Texas Water Safari, a 260 mile canoe race, held in June which runs from San Marcos to Seadrift, Texas.
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In May of each year the Texas Youth Rodeo Association sponsors a large youth rodeo which is held in our City Park Rodeo Arena.
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FOR THE NATURE LOVER
DeWitt County, Wildflower Capital of Texas
April is Texas Wildflower Month
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We are not just bragging. On May 4, 1999, the 76th Texas Legislature passed HR 769 designating DeWitt County as Wildflower Capital of Texas and April as Wildflower Month in Texas.
No where else in the state can you find the variety of wildflowers that you do in DeWitt County. Over 1,000 species of wildflowers which bloom in the county through out the year have been catalogued.
Dewitt County sits at the confluence of soil and climatic conditions of the hill country, central and coastal plains, and the south Texas desert region. Thus vegetation is found native to all these areas.
On any given day in April, there are usually between 140 and 150 species represented at the Wildflower Exhibit housed in the DeWitt County Historical Museum.
Come visit DeWitt County with rolling hills and prairies. Its natural beauty makes it one of the gems of South Texas anytime of the year, but in the spring, when the wildflowers are blooming, it is spectacular.
Visit the Wildflower Website for more detailed information.
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Cuero is site #28 on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail --
Governor George W. Bush describes it well: "I am proud to welcome citizens and visitors to enjoy the diverse natural resources of our great state. The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail is the first of its kind in the United States. It promises to guide you on a fun and educational tour of the Texas coast and its diverse avian wildlife.
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While Texas boasts numerous state parks, wildlife management areas, federal refuges and forests, the vast majority of our lands are privately owned. Outstanding conservation efforts are taking place on millions of acres of private land owned by Texans who are good stewards of our state's natural resources.
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Whether you want to see a green jay, a whooping crane or a brown pelican, chances are excellent that you will see one in Texas, home of one of the most diverse bird populations in North America. After you have traveled the 500 miles of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, I hope you will continue your birdwatching in other regions of our great state. You never know what awaits you!" Well said, Governor Bush!
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CUERO CULTURE
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DeWitt County Historical Museum Welcome to the DeWitt County Historical Museum. The Bates - Sheppard House, which houses the DeWitt County Museum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. In addition to the home, a two-room log cabin is also located on the grounds. The home and log cabin have a fascinating history that includes connections and memories with the early settlement days of old Indianola, a Gulf Coast port rivaling Galveston in its time.
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On a guided tour, you will hear local history, view changing displays, and tour the Victorian home. Visitors can stroll through the beautiful old-fashioned garden and walk back in time to explore and experience log cabin life.
For more details, see the Virtual Tour of Homes.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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HOURS:
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Monday, Thursday, and Friday
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed during the Noon hour)
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Sunday
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1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Please call (361) 275-6322 for information, special events, and April hours.
Admission: Free
Donations greatly appreciated
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MEMBERSHIP
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$150.00
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Life Patron
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$35.00
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Sustaining Member
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$15.00
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Family Membership
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$10.00
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Individual Member
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$2.00
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Student
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$100
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Corporate
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Bookstore: Here you will find many Texas historical books and reference materials.
Volunteer Opportunities: An outstanding corps of volunteers is crucial to the success of the County Museum. Call (361) 275-6322 to volunteer your services.
Tours: Adult and school groups are welcome. Please make reservations in advance. Call (361) 275-6322.
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