Cuero ISD Layoffs Expose a Statewide Crisis Driven by Austin’s Decisions, Frozen Funding, and the Political Battle Over Vouchers

Cuero, Tx-Cuero ISD’s recent layoffs and abrupt reassignments are not isolated events. They are part of a statewide pattern created by deliberate policy choices in Austin — choices that have left Texas public schools underfunded, unstable, and forced to cut staff. The district confirmed that 20 employees were released and that every campus felt the impact, but the roots of the crisis reach far beyond Cuero.

Questions linger over layoffs in Cuero ISD amid funding concerns

CUERO, Texas — Questions remain after reports of staff layoffs within Cuero Independent School District, with some community members expressing concerns that the reductions may be linked to broader public school funding challenges.

Student volunteers learn service with Big House Texas

Students involved with Big House Texas learned how to provide service to the community with an in-state mission trip to spruce up home exteriors around Victoria.

Cuero ISD Opens Bus Registration for 2026–2027 School Year

Cuero ISD has officially opened Bus Registration for the 2026–2027 school year, encouraging families to secure transportation for their students well ahead of the first day of classes. District officials are asking parents and guardians to complete the required registration form as soon as possible to ensure every eligible student has a seat on the bus.

Cuero Junior High Cheerleaders Launched a Busy Summer of Achievement and Fundraising

The Cuero Junior High Cheerleaders spent their summer building momentum both on and off the mat, kicking off a year‑long fundraising effort to purchase a new Toby mascot uniform while also earning top honors at their NCA cheer camp. From June 1–3, the squad completed the NCA camp, where...

Four Cuero FFA Members Earn Prestigious Lone Star Degree

The Cuero FFA chapter is celebrating a milestone achievement as four of its members—Grace Cooper, Hope Cooper, Charlotte Jalufka (not pictured), and Amber Seidel—have earned the Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest honor the Texas FFA Association can bestow upon a student at the state level. The Lone...

Refugio County students receive Coastal Bend Community Foundation scholarships

Four Refugio County students received a total of six scholarships through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards were presented June 29 during the foundation’s annual Scholarship Brunch in Corpus Christi. More than 260 students from across the organization's seven-county service area were recognized at the event.

Goliad, Refugio, Tivoli students earn Victoria College Dean's List honors

VICTORIA – Eleven students from Goliad, Refugio and Tivoli were named to the Victoria College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. A total of 252 students from throughout the Crossroads and surrounding areas earned the academic honor. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 academic credit hours during the semester. Qualifying students also could not receive any unsatisfactory grades in their coursework.

Victoria College names Skidmore resident to spring 2026 Dean's List

VICTORIA – Skidmore resident Brittney Warman was named to the Victoria College Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Warman was among 252 students recognized by the college for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average while...

Goliad head football coach earns spot on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40-Under-40 list

GOLIAD, Texas — Goliad High School head football coach and athletic director Kevin Salazar received statewide recognition this week after being named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s prestigious 40-Under-40 list, which honors some of the top young high school football coaches in Texas. Salazar has built Goliad into one of the area’s most consistent programs during his tenure, leading the Tigers to five consecutive playoff appearances and establishing the program as a regular postseason contender. Under his leadership, Goliad also recorded three straight 10-win seasons, advancing to the regional semifinals each year during that stretch. The Tigers have become one of the standout programs in the region, known for their sustained success and competitiveness. The annual Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40-Under-40 list recognizes rising coaching stars across the state who have made a significant impact on their programs and communities. Salazar and several members of the Tigers appeared on Crossroads Football Live last season, sharing their excitement and goals for the future of the program. With another season on the horizon, Salazar and the Tigers will look to continue their winning tradition in 2026 as they aim for another deep playoff run.

Bee County students among Coastal Bend Community Foundation scholarship recipients

Four Bee County students are among more than 260 recipients selected for scholarships through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation for the 2026–27 academic year, part of a regional effort supporting students pursuing higher education across South Texas. The foundation recognized scholarship recipients during its annual Scholarship Brunch held June...

Cuero ISD Employees Report Layoffs, Daycare Closure, and Shutdown of Special‑Needs Facilities

Cuero Online News has received reports that as many as twenty‑three Cuero ISD employees were dismissed this past week. Staff members say they were told the reductions were tied to budget cuts and declining enrollment. However, the district has not yet confirmed the number of eliminated positions or the departments affected.

Rockport-Fulton High School seniors receive CBCF scholarships

Six Rockport-Fulton High School students recently received scholarships during the Coastal Bend Community Foundation annual scholarship brunch on June 27 at Northshore Country Club in Portland. Gage Gonzalez, who will attend the Universal Technical Institute in Houston, received the Alice and Gerald “The Brick” Sutherland Scholarship. Alexis Vitoria...

Magazine honors Goliad's Salazar as one of state's top rising coaches

GOLIAD – Goliad head football coach and athletic director Kevin Salazar has been named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine’s prestigious "40 Under 40" list, honoring the top young coaching minds across the state. Salazar is one of just 24 high school head coaches statewide to receive...

Texas A&M-Victoria exhibit connects 250 Years of Texas history to the Crossroads

VICTORIA, Texas - Texas A&M University-Victoria has opened a new exhibit highlighting Texas' role in shaping America and how local communities contributed to the nation's development.

Local students named winners in state-wide poster contest

Anastacia Miller, a student from Falls City and Kinsley Barrientez, a student from Kenedy, have been named winners in the Texas Conservation Poster contest, part of the statewide Texas Conservation Awards Program. Anastacia won first place in the 3rd-6th grade division, and Kinsley won third place in the Kindergarten-2nd grade...

Auxiliary district employees to receive training for upcoming school year

CUERO, Texas - Substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers hoping to work with the Cuero Independent School District can receive a training July 29 to prepare for the 2026-27 school year.

Texas A&M University-Victoria announces spring president’s, dean’s lists

Texas A&M University-Victoria has announced the undergraduate students named to the Spring 2026 President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List recognizes undergraduate students who earned a 4.0 grade-point average for all coursework completed during the semester. Students in the South Texas News coverage area, making the Texas A&M University-Victoria President’s List, are listed below by their hometown.

A class all to himself

Edna ISD graduate shares his personal journey to landing a diploma. Raul Almaguer isn’t your average Edna High School graduate. In fact, just last week he graduated in a class all his own at the monthly school board meeting held at the district’s administration building here in Edna.

Photos alleging mold at Yoakum ISD spark concerns