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Pizza, Pints & Puzzles Brings Community Together in Cuero
Cuero, TX – The Cuero Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a lively Pizza, Pints & Puzzles Mixer, bringing puzzle lovers, local business supporters, and community members together for an evening of fun, competition, and great food. The event blended friendly rivalry with the warm, social atmosphere Cuero is known for, making it one of the Chamber’s standout mixers of the season.
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Our Lady of Sorrows hosts 60-year tradition with food, music and live auction
VICTORIA, Texas — Our Lady of Sorrows will celebrate its annual Jamaica on Sunday, August 2nd at the Gary Moses Community Center, continuing a tradition that has brought the community together for more than 60 years.
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After dark, Gonzales museum uses projection technology to tell Texas history
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Projected flames and historical scenes, accompanied by sound, now transform the exterior of the Gonzales Memorial Museum as part of a nighttime presentation about the Texas Revolution. “Texas Legacy in Lights”...
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18th Annual World Series Texas Hold ’Em Brings High Stakes and Lone Star Drama
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual traditions, as preparations are underway for the 18th Annual World Series of Cuero Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament, set for Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Venue on Church Street. The long‑running event has become a summer staple for local players, businesses, and spectators who gather for a full day of competition, camaraderie, and casino‑style entertainment.
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Goose Island, Texas: 321 acres, two bays, and a tree that predates America
Goose Island State Park sits at the southern tip of the Lamar Peninsula near Rockport, Texas, right where St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay come together. The whole park covers just 321 acres, but water wraps around so much of it that a salt breeze follows you everywhere you go.
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Beeville’s ‘Notorious P.I.G.’ barbecue team cooks up national success
In the unpredictable world of competitive high school barbecue, a team from A.C. Jones High School has proven they belong among the nation's elite. Known trackside as "The Notorious P.I.G.," the Beeville ISD barbecue team recently returned from the National High School BBQ Championship, held June 7-10 in The Colony, north of Dallas. The prestigious event capped off a meteoric eight-month debut season that took the squad from regional rookies to national contenders. Competing against more than 100 of the premier high school teams in the country, the squad secured a 14th-place finish in the pork butt category and locked in 51st place overall.
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Theatre Victoria closes 49th season with Singin' in the Rain
VICTORIA, Texas — Theatre Victoria will present Singin' in the Rain as the final production of its 49th season, beginning Friday, July 24. Performances are scheduled July 24-26 and July 30 through Aug. 2 at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St. Based on the iconic 1952 MGM musical romantic comedy film, Singin' in the Rain follows silent film star Don Lockwood as he navigates Hollywood's transition to talking pictures while falling for aspiring actress Kathy Selden. The Theatre Victoria production features local actors, designers, technicians and volunteers working together to bring the classic musical to Crossroads audiences. Tickets are available for purchase online.
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Rockport Center for the Arts announces new exhibitions
The Rockport Center for the Arts announced on July 20 that three different exhibits will open during the late summer and fall season, exploring multiple themes. On Aug. 8, “Material Conversations: Woven in Place” by Doerte Weber will open and run through Sept. 27. Weber is an internationally recognized fiber artist that transforms everyday and reclaimed materials into intricate woven works that examine our relationship with the natural world.