CASA of Bee, Live Oak, McMullen and San Patricio Counties invites the community to celebrate their 10-year anniversary on Tuesday, March 3, at 113 E. Cleveland St. in Beeville. A ribbon cutting will be held at 5 p.m. with the celebration to follow from 5:30-7 p.m.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for children in foster care, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests are represented in court.
CASA of Bee, Live Oak, McMullen and San Patricio Counties was founded after Judge Starr Bauer and Judge Janna Whatley, who both previously served as attorneys before taking the bench, recognized the critical importance of children in the foster care system having a dedicated advocate in their corner. Motivated by that need, they publicized a community meeting for anyone interested in bringing CASA to the area.The initial meeting drew 25–30 community members. Soon after, the local Lions Club adopted CASA as a project. With the leadership of Don and Cheryl Meynig and Cathy Taylor, an organizational committee was formed and the groundwork was laid…