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Local officials say no vacccines for the public yet But they are working together to try to have a plan to distribute them once they arrive By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- There are no vaccinations now available for the general public, but at some point -- later this year -that will change. Local officials all week have been stressing that the public needs to remain patient and that the only COVID-19 vaccine doses availabe locally have been going to medical workers and first responders, who the state identifies at Tier 1A recipients. There’s been a limited supply and there’s just not enough to begin to provide vaccinations for those in Tier 1B, which includes those over the age of 65 or those over the age of 16 who have a underlying medical condition. Seguin City Manager Steve Parker again drove this fact home during a COVID-19 pandemic update that he gave Tuesday night to the Seguin City Council. Parker says even though there aren’t doses now avaible for the general public, he says local officials are working together to start trying to come up with a distribution strategy that will work whenever those

doses finally arrived. It could be weeks or months before that happens, but he says they want to be ready to respond. “Over the next couple of weeks, we are working on a plan with the hospital. As

we get in future doses of the COVID vaccine -- we want to come up with a plan of how we administer that with all the other agencies. The main focus at that point will be the 1B type people who are over 65, or who have medical conditions

that we really need to be concerned with. At this point, all vaccines are either being administered to either public safety professionals or they are being administered to medical professionals,” said Parker. See VACCINES, Page 3

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By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- Thousands of pounds of food will be distributed for free to people who signed up for this week’s Mega Food Distrubition event. The free event will be held this morning outside the Seguin Coliseum, thanks to a partnership between the city of Seguin, GRMC and the New Braunfels Food Bank. Volunteers are still need to help with the distribution of the food. Seguin City Manager Steve Parker says you can sign up to volunteer online, or you should just show up today and be ready to lend a hand. “Too many of these things we have not had enough people show up. We want people to be able to take breaks, or people have to leave, and that just leaves a lot of work for everybody. So the more volunteers (we have), the better. If you’ve already signed up, great. If you ever go on the website and it says that they are full of volunteers, please show up anyway, because a lot of people don’t show up at certain times. It would really help out. We have a good crew that has gotten a lot of really good experience doing this. This will be our fifth or sixth one (hosted by the city). They do a phoenominal job processing the 700 or 800 families (that will show up, and they will provide) upwards of a 150,000 pounds of food,” said Parker.

You can sign up to volunteer by visiting nbfoodbank.org, or you can just show up at the gazebo next to the coliseum this morning. The Mega Food Distribution event runs

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today outside the Coliseum. Those receiving food will receive approximately two weeks worth of food, including milk, meat, fruits, vegetables, and dry goods.

COVID pushes some Texas funeral homes to the brink

(San Antonio) -- The coronavirus death toll continues to rise and that’s taking a toll on funeral homes in some of the state, that have been hardest hit by the spread of the virus. Some funeral directors in those areas have been forced to start a waiting list.

leave,” said Allen. Allen says it’s been a challenge, but they are doing all that they can to take care of families during their time of need.

Gene Allen with the Texas Funeral Directors Association says it’s even hard for some funeral directors to find caskets these days, because of the overall increased number of deaths.

“We had two families in yesterday, and caskets that both families chose were out. We chose a substitute and by the time we called back and gave them the order for the substitutes -- the substitutes were gone,” said Allen.

“Our casket company reps have told us if a family chooses something that’s a model on your display floor, you make sure you call the warehouse and secure it -- if the warehouse has got it -- before you let that family

Allen says some members of the association are reporting that some families are having a funeral and then putting the body in storage for a burial that will happen at a later date, when the casket arrives.

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City provides another COVID-19 update

VACCINES continued from Page 1 Just getting enough vaccines to cover the county’s over-65 population is going to be a challenge, but Parker says the cities, the county and the hospital will work together to try to figure all of this out, so that when an adequate number of doses arrive, they can begin putting those shots into the arms of the people that need them most. “There are 23,000 people over the age of 65 in Guadalupe County alone, and (right now) you’re looking at numbers of 100, 200, maybe 500 doses. So to get (doses) distrbuted to all those different people and get all those people over 65 vaccinated -- is going to be a lengthy process. We will try to minimize that as much as possible, but overall our goal is to try to come up with a plan. We don’t have any ability to dictate when the state makes those allocations to us. It’s not as easy as just lining people up and walking down the aisle and giving them a shot and then letting them go home. You have to have staging for the people. You have to have people who are administering (the shots). You have to have people who are, kind of, quality controlling it and making sure that people are eligible for that. You also have to make sure that once they’re given the shot, that you have a place for them to sit for the next 15 to 20 mintues to make sure (that they are okay). You (also) have to keep your social distance. We really need to have a good plan, and that’s what we are doing with our local health providers, GRMC, the city of Schertz and the county to come up with that plan of

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how we distribute that,” said Parker.

Guadalupe County alone,” said Parker.

Parker says he knows it is not easy being patient when there are national and statewide stories talking about more vaccines coming to Texas. He says it’s going to be difficult to know when they will actually arrive here, but he says they will do all that they can to be prepared and to make sure they are communicating effectively with the public.

The city has put into place more restrictions on restaurants and bars, due to the increased number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital. Parker says it’s just part of the effort to try to slow the spread of the virus.

“I just know that the community is going to hear that there are different people (in other places) getting allocations before us. It doesn’t mean that we are not wanting to serve our community and get those things out there. It just takes a little bit of time and we are going to work on that to make sure that we have a good rollout plan and try to do some type of mass vaccinations as soon as possible,” said Parker. Parker’s update also served as a reminder that people still need to do all that the can to curb the spread of the virus. “In the city of Seguin, we have about 33 cases overall, but the county (recently) got 645 new cases, which they have not been able to go through and sort and allocate those to the various municipalities within Guadalupe County. So those numbers will increase. There’s still a backlog at the state of seven to nine days. In particular, the number of deaths remains at 48. It’s been there for the last two months, while the state’s website shows 107 deaths in

“Last week, the city had to implement (more restrictions) -- based on the state’s mandated guidelines from the governor’s office. Anytime the number of hospital beds available versus the number of hospitalizations hits 15 percent for seven consecutive days, that area is required to implement some new restrictions. That mainly applied to restaurants and bars. Bars are required to close, (and) restaurants are required to go down from 75 percent to 50 percent capcity. Elective surgeries for hospitals are also limited at that point and time. You can see here that we’ve been at 16-days total for over 15 percent and we are currently at 20.52 (percent). We have to hit seven consecutive days of being below 15 percent to go back to the previous restrictions of 75 percent (capacity at restaurants). Hopefully, as we get through this pandemic and we start to get the vaccines administered -- obsviously these numbers will improve, but people in the meantime need to do their part by socially distancing and wearing their masks,” said Parker. Residents are encouraged to stay home if they feel sick, and if you do go out, wear a mask, practice social distancing when you can, and wash your hands frequently.

State wants STAAR After top staff exodus, tests online for entire Texas AG seeks $43 million for Google suit state by 2022 By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

(Austin) -- A new report says state education officials want all students in Texas public schools to take state-required standardized tests online Dallas) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking $43 million in by 2022. taxpayer money to pay outside lawyers to lead a 10-state antitrust lawsuit against Google. The report from the Texas Education Agency says the digital upgrade will cost school districts an initial outlay of about $4 million for Records obtained by The Associated Press show Paxton signed contracts improved Internet connectivity. Afterwards, the districts would have with the firms after eight of the Republican’s senior aides accused him of to spend more than $13 million a year for added bandwidth and staff crimes. All eight have resigned or been fired, including the lawyer who was training. leading the Google investigation. The report says the upgrades will enable almost all students to take the Former officials say the plan before the departures was to handle the case State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR tests, in-house. It remains to be seen what taxpayers will ultimately pay under the online by the school year starting in 2022. contracts’ complex compensation structure.

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Seguin boys’ rally falls short in loss to Alamo Heights, Friday game vs. Veterans Memorial to air on KWED (Seguin) - The District 26-5A win column remains elusive for the Seguin boys basketball team after a 67-59 loss to Alamo Heights on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym. The Matadors fell behind by as many as 20 points in the second quarter and trailed 36-19 at halftime. Seguin came storming back in the third quarter with an 18-4 run, including 11 straight points to cap it, and the deficit was only three, 40-37, late in period. The Mules responded with a 14-0 surge of their own to push the margin back to 17 early in the fourth quarter, and the Matadors came no closer than eight points the rest of the way. Seguin head coach Guy Nowlin says the third quarter run can be a positive to build on if his young team can learn to play that efficiently for the full 32 minutes. “I always tell these guys, we might be the best defensive team in the district and the stats might not show that right now, but that’s because we’re not doing it for four quarters full,” Nowlin said. “Adjustments were made at halftime, and these guys came out and played their tails off, gave us a chance, got us back in the game. I couldn’t be more proud of their defensive effort in the second half. I just wish it would have started earlier in the first half.” Sophomore guard Devin Mathews led all scorers with 17 points. He scored 15 on five threes in the second half. Michael Cornelius added 11 points, and Nick Matallanes finished with 10. Jacob Andrade contributed seven points, Kaleb McCann six, Johathan Jackson five, and Xander Harrell three. The Matadors drained a season-high 10 three pointers as a team. Nowlin says they were due after a recent offensive dry spell. “We’ve been in a slump here these last couple of games shooting percentage-wise,” the coach said. “So it was good to see shots go in for them, for their confidence. Going back to Saturday (at Dripping Springs) and today’s game, we executed well offensively, we’re getting looks. It’s just a matter of getting the ball to do down for us now, and we were able to do that in the second half especially.” The loss drops Seguin to 0-5 in district play, 2-10 overall. The Matadors host San Antonio-Veterans Memorial in a district game on Friday at 6:45 p.m. The Patriots, coached by Steven Perez, come in with a 2-4 district record and a 7-5 overall mark after defeating Kyle-Lehman 85-66 on Tuesday. Senior guard Jalen Bonds leads Veterans Memorial with 17.1 points per game, and forward Eric Green averages 11 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds. Nowlin sees Friday as an opportunity to turn the district season around if the Matadors can avoid a big deficit early against a Patriots team that averages 71 points per outing. “These guys are great kids,” Nowlin said. “They keep working their tails off, they’re getting better and better, our chemistry’s improving, and with all of those things, hopefull we can get off to a faster start.” Friday’s Seguin - Veterans Memorial game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage from Goldie Harris Gym starts at 6:30 p.m.

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Navarro girls down La Vernia in district opener, push winning streak to 11 games (La Vernia) - Navarro opened the District 27-4A girls basketball schedule with an impressive road win in a matchup of state-ranked teams, as the Panthers (No. 7 TXHSGBB) held off La Vernia (No. 14 TGCA) 61-51 on Tuesday.

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The Panthers led 34-25 at halftime and edged the Bears 27-26 in the second half to notch their 11th straight win.

-Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-

Tatum Harborth led all scorers 20 points, and Laylin Sturm reached double figures with 14. Sienna Kramer and Berklee Andrews added eight points apiece. Ryanne Hepp chipped in with four, Haleigh Ortiz three, Karlee Koenig and Mary Gilliam two apiece.

Veterans Memorial, 6:45 (6:30

Navarro (18-1, 1-0) hosts San Antonio-Christian in a non-district game on Saturday at 1 p.m., and resumes the 27-4A schedule next Tuesday with a 6:30 home game against Pleasanton.

Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33-point doubledouble paces Marion boys in dominant district win

(Marion) - Senior guard Easton Allen poured in a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Marion boys basketball team notch a 77-45 home win over Great Hearts-Northern Oaks on Tuesday in District 26-3A.

pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. -Seguin girls basketball @ S.A.Veterans Memorial, 6:30 p.m. -Navarro boys basketball vs. S.A.-Fox Tech, 6:30 p.m. -Marion girls basketball vs. Nixon-Smiley, 6:15 p.m.

Allen shot 9-16 overall, 2-5 from three-point range, and 13-16 at the free throw line. Jon Padron and Samuel Montoya chipped in with 10 points apiece. Montoya pulled down seven rebounds, Padron distributed three assists, and each player had three steals. Lane Pawelek collected four steals to go with four points and six rebounds. Kadeem Blyden netted nine points and blocked two shots. Dominic Castellanos and Fernando Romero finished with four points apiece, Miguel Aguilar three. The Bulldogs led 19-8 after the first quarter, 39-24 at halftime, and 57-32 heading into the fourth period. Marion shot 54.3 percent (25-46) on total field goal attempts. The Bulldogs are 2-1 in district play, 12-1 overall. They hit the road to face Nixon-Smiley on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

-Marion boys basketball @ Nixon-Smiley, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Schedule -Navarro girls basketball vs. San Antonio-Christian, 1 p.m.

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He was also elected to serve on the Seguin ISD school Stafford, Jackie Paul Naval board. In addition, being involved in both of his son’s Chief Petty Officer, retired school activities was very important to him. age 69 passed away at home Hunt and Ann shared a love of camping and RVing. in the care of his wife on They first made the rounds in a popup camper and in December 20, 2020. retirement moved up to bigger trailers and RVs to tour the country, taking the family to football games and He was born on July25, baseball stadiums. They conquered all of the Big 12 1951 in Lubbock, Texas and stadiums and 26 of 30 MLB stadiums. He rarely missed Graduated from Estacado a Houston Astros game on TV. High School May 30, 1969. He Enlisted in the US Navy Hunt and Ann both enjoyed taking their children, following graduation in daughters-in-law and grandchildren to Disney World Lubbock Texas. He served and numerous other memorable family trips. He also aboard the USS Constellation, loved family dinners, get togethers, and outings with his growing family. There would be an occasional stop the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Belleau Wood until at a casino for Hunt to play some cards. Hunt enjoyed his Retirement in 1999. reading and was always in the middle of a thriller novel.

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Stephen Allen Jones, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Stephen was born on March 21, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Phillip and Norma (Larson) Jones.

He was in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965, working as Base Police and with the K-9 unit.

Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Jones, Norma and William Kingshott Jr., Irene and Lee Alves, his brother Dennis and wife Diane Jones, grandparents Helen and Alvin He is preceded in death by his Father Billy F. Stafford Hunt loved the game of golf and played throughout his Larson, and William and Mary Kingshott Sr. and Stella JO (Blair) Stafford of Lubbock, Texas.

life. Whether as a member of the SHS golf team, weekly golf with buddies, attending the Masters, watching it He leaves behind his Loving wife Georgia Gay on TV, or teaching his sons to play, Hunt thoroughly Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Gloria Lee (Alves) Jones; children Denise Stafford of Seguin, Texas, Daughter Jennifer Runnels enjoyed the sport. Whatley, husband Ronnie, and grandson Jason, of New Braunfels, Texas, Step-daughter Crystal Gean Whisnant, step-son Richard V. Davis, 7 grandchildren Hunt is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Allen Jones and his wife Shawn; sister Kathy Meg Gingrich McGrew and husband, Paul Gingrich and 3 great grandchildren. and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Everett and Alene Scheel and her husband Doug, brother Tom Kingshott and his wife Nancy, brother Edward Degenhardt. Memorial Services For Jack Stafford will be held at Kingshott and his wife Pat. As well as numerous a later date; Arrangements are by Eunice and Lee Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Ann nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family Mortuary! He died December 20,2020 at the age of Degenhardt Terry; his sons, Thomas Hunt Terry IV and members and many friends. 69 and is survived by his wife, Georgia Stafford. wife Brooke, and Ross Everett Terry and wife Jennifer; grandsons, Logan Terry, Cameron Terry and Ryan Terry; sister, Molly Kelley; brother, Tim Terry and wife Mary; Visitation will be held at Cross Church on brother-in-law, Duane Degenhardt and wife Sherry; Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 12:00pm, followed Thomas Hunt Terry, III, age nephews, Jack Gingrich, David Gingrich and wife Amy, by a funeral service at 1:00pm with Rev. Jim 69 of Seguin, passed away on Brian Gingrich and wife Mariel, and Mark Degenhardt Price officiating. Interment with military honors and wife Karyn; niece, Merideth Waltman and husband will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. December 25, 2020. Andy; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, for those who wish services may be livestreamed Hunt was born on May 31, other loving family members and many, many friends. from the Cross Church - Seguin, TX Facebook 1951 in Seguin, Texas, to page. All CDC protocols must be followed Private family graveside services will be held at Mildred (Traeger) and Thomas Hunt “T. H.” Terry, Jr. Hunt San Geronimo Cemetery with the Rev. Cathe Evins including social distancing, limited seating and Terry graduated from Seguin officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned face coverings worn. High School in 1969 and then at a later date. attended The University of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may Texas at Austin, graduating Memorial contributions may be made to the Starcke Park Golf Course, 650 River Dr. West, Seguin, Texas, be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer Seguin, with a BBA from the McCombs School of Business. 78155 or the Seguin High School Golf program, 1315 Texas 78155 or one’s charity of choice. He met his wife, Ann Degenhardt, at UT and they E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of your married on August 19, 1972. They later moved to Seguin choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www. in 1980 when Hunt joined the family business, C.W. treshewell.com. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the Traeger Wholesale Grocery. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., He was involved in the community, as a longtime Mortuary, 165 tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549- Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 9 member and president of the Seguin Rotary Club from 5912.

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coffee thermos in hand, an activity he continued right up until the day of his stroke.

Donald Wayne Reneau, age 80, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2020, with his wife and children by his side.

Most important to Don was his family, who loved and admired his wit, patience, and kindness. He possessed a wry sense of humor and could instantly deliver funny comments with a twinkle in his eye.

He was born on December 18, 1940 in Guadalupe County, Texas, to Elmer Moore Reneau and Lucille Phillips Reneau.

Papa Don’s grandkids, ages 7 to 25, appreciated his generosity with time. Whether participating in school sessions, supporting the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, attending sporting events, or teaching them to feed the deer who inhabited their backyard, his grandkids knew Don as a truly good man who always put others before himself.

Don grew up on farms south of Seguin, where he developed a strong work ethic and attended 2 and 3-room schools. After graduating from La Vernia High School at age 17, he moved to San Antonio to attend bookkeeping school. Later while working as a shipping clerk and serving in the U.S. Army Reserves, Donald enrolled in night classes at San Antonio College. On a rare evening out, he met the love of his life, Carolyn, on the dance floor of Gruene Hall. They married, bought a house, and had two children. Donald ultimately graduated from St. Mary’s University with a degree in accounting at age 27, eight years after starting night school. Don worked in public accounting, serving as Comptroller for real estate developer Quincy Lee and then as President and part owner of RC Management, Inc., A position he held until retiring at age 79. He was active in several trade associations, serving twice as President of the San Antonio Apartment Association, as an officer of the Texas Apartment Association, a board member of the National Apartment Association, and President of the Institute for Real Estate Management. Don was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed Spurs games, and found himself a sudden fan of Texas A&M when his kids became Aggies. He loved shopping at Sam’s Club, was annoyingly good at Trivial Pursuit, and thought Die Hard was the best action movie of all time. He jogged every morning until a fall from a ladder forced him to take up walking instead. Don was a staple in his neighborhood, known for rising each morning at 4am to walk seven miles with a large

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Donald is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Carolyn Kutil Reneau; daughter Ginger Reneau Lambert (James); son Jason Reneau (Holly); grandchildren Rachel Lambert, John Lambert, Avery Lambert, Luke Reneau, and Chloe Reneau; brother Elmer Ray Reneau; sisters Bessie Martin, Vera Clemings, and Sharon Tanneberger; as well as numerous brother- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends. Donald is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Pat Stolinski. Private graveside services will be held with a memorial service to follow at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at Tres Hewell Mortuary www.treshewell. com.

Guerrero

Santos Rios Guerrero, age 78 of Seguin, was a beautiful, compassionate, servant of our Lord Jesus Christ went home to Heaven on Friday, January 1, 2021. Santos was born in Seguin, Texas on April 1, 1942 to the late Rudolfo Rios, Sr. and Andrea Perez Rios. Santos was a God-fearing woman who loved her Savior, the Lord Jesus, loved God’s Word and she adored her family with all of her heart. She set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all

of their lives. Although she was humble, she was also a powerful prayer warrior and Heaven knows what a wonderful and eternal impact all her many years of faithful praying have had on her family, friends, and the world. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years and her forever love, Armando Guerrero, Sr., son, Danny Guerrero, sister, Luisa Serrato and her brothers, Augustine Rios and Juan Rios. She is survived by her sisters, Eva Rivera and Sylvia Rios; brothers, Rudolfo “Rudy” Rios and Domingo Rios; children, Gloria Galvan, Armando Guerrero Jr., Sandra Martin, Johnny Guerrero and Annette Guerrero; grandchildren, Daniel Ybarra, Jennifer Rosemark, Stephanie Guerrero, Nic Guerrero, Tanya Hernandez, Armando Guerrero III, Andre Guerrero, Augustine Guerrero, David Cardenas, Jeremy Cardenas, Junell Avalos, Kayla Nazario, Amanda Torrez, Xristian Flota and Aa’ Ralyn Valdez; 16 great-grandchildren; as well and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Although the world seems a little darker without her here, we can rejoice in the fact that Santos is now in her Heavenly home with her Savior and her one true love. The family would like to say a special thanks to her daughter-in-law, Flora Guerrero and Cindy with Guadalupe Reginal Medical Center Hospice for all of their loving and attentive care for Santos. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary with Pastor Tim Zapata and Pastor Rob Wisdom officiating. Interment will follow at Santo Tomas Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 13

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Mega Food Distribution GRMC is partnering with The City of Seguin and the New Braunfels Food Bank to provide a Mega Food Distribution from 9:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 at the Seguin Coliseum parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. Anyone in the community who needs food can register for the distribution at https://nbfoodbank.org/ cvrosponse/getfood/ or call 830-327-6000. To volunteer call 830-327-6000, or register online at https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0F4FAEA62EAAFC1-food6.

Christmas Tree Collection in City of Seguin Residents wanting to dispose of their live Christmas trees in the City of Seguin can simply place them at the curb with their garbage or on their designated Monday morning as part of the City’s brush collection rotation. Stands, lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it will be collected. Brush collection dates in your zone can be found at www.seguintexas.gov by clicking on the Public Works page - Brush link. For more information call 830-401-2416.

United Way Applications The Guadalupe County United Way will begin accepting new applications for organizations seeking funding for years 2022-2023 beginning January 2021. For more information on the funding application process, contact Executive Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info@guadalupeunitedway.org.

Seguin Chamber Centennial Celebration The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will

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have its Centennial Celebration, “History Has Its Eyes On You,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 via Zoom. The virtual Annual Meeting and Chamber Centennial will feature Chet Garner, the host of the PBS Texas travel show, The Day Tripper. To register for the Zoom webinar link call 830-379-6382 or email morgan@seguinchamber.com.

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Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser

RAPPS Individual Sessions

There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at the American Legion Post 245, located at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more information call 830-243-2872.

The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars for $10 featuring historical buildings and information about Seguin. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and Parker’s City Pharmacy.

The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System. To register or for or more information call 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) will have an online meeting to discuss how legislative districts are drawn in our state and steps we can take to ensure that the public is part of the process at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. For more information, visit lwvcomal.org.

City Event and Reservation Cancellations As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency.

Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection times may vary.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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RELIGION

The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To be sure your religious organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

Davenport

Bonnye Gene Davenport, age 71 of Seguin, formerly of Nixon, passed away on January 5, 2021.

Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert K. Odom officiating. Interment will follow in the Dewville Cemetery in Dewville, Texas. All CDC protocols must be followed including limited seating, social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. The family appreciates the longtime care and friendships of everyone at Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center whom loved and supported her. Bonnye is now one of our Guardian Angels looking over us. She will be missed.

Bonnye was born on March 13, 1949 in Seguin, Texas to Ima Gene (Schnitz) and John Henry Davenport. Bonnye loved her Lord and Savior and worshipped many years at First Baptist Church in Nixon and later at Lifegate Church in Seguin. Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include several Memorial contributions may be loving cousins and many friends made to the charity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. throughout Seguin, Nixon and Dewville. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Visitation will begin on Saturday, Arrangements are under the January 9, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Tres direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary.

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