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Criminal mischief in downtown Seguin leads to arrest weekend lineup set in Seguin By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly smashing the storefront of a local business late Friday night. Seguin Police officials say Derek James Rasser, 20, of Seguin, on Saturday was taken into custody without incident on a warrant for criminal mischief over $2,500 and under $30,000, a state jail felony. They say Rasser’s arrest comes after multiple c i t i z e n s contacted the p o l i c e department providing information that they had observed on social media about the b r o k e n windows at Starcke Furniture located in the 300 block of South Austin Street. The video shared on social media shows the shattering of glass. It also captures the voices and laughs of at least one if not more individuals walking along the street with Rasser. The Seguin PD was notified at around 10:30 p.m. Friday of the criminal mischief reported along the Nolte Street side of the building. They say the information and subsequent investigation by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division led to the identification of Rasser. Rasser was arrested at
8:45 p.m. Saturday. According to detectives, it is believed that this is a random act of violence and not related to any specific protest or demonstration. Rasser was booked into the Guadalupe County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bond. The Seguin Police Department officials say they would like to thank the many citizens who stepped up and provided the information about the suspects “in this senseless crime.” They say the Seguin community will not tolerate this type of r a n d o m violence and destruction of personal property. This was clearly evident early Saturday morning when community members again turned to social media. This time, however, it was to encourage residents to lend a hand with the clean-up of the shattered glass at the century old business owned by Hilmar and Frank Starcke. Officials say no other businesses reported any damage in the downtown area. Detectives say this investigation continues with more arrests anticipated.
Courtesy Photo By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- The Fourth of July weekend in Seguin will mark a return to normalcy in the city of Seguin. The Seguin City Council on Thursday approved a plan that would allow the city's Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade in Texas to be held without any additional restrictions. That means, it will be a mostly traditional Fourth of July weekend in Seguin. The council officially approved the parade after a survey of the public showed that people overwhelmingly supported having the event again this year, despite the concerns of some about the potential spread of COVID-19. Main Street Director Kyle Kramm told the
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council that staff was recommending a few changes to make the parade safer for everyone this year. He says that includes limiting the number of people that can be a part of any parade entry. "Because the governor says to keep even at large events, we should stay in groups of 10 or less so we would probably have that rule of on no parade entry -- will there be allowed to be 10 or more people," said Kramm. Kramm says they will have several hand washing and hand sanitizing stations set up throughout the area, to help reduce the potential spread of the virus among those who plan to attend. See LINEUP, page 8
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Monday morning magic show to kick off summer reading program at local library Sign-up now underway for 2020 Summer Reading Experience program By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Get ready to unlock the magic of reading with today’s kick-off of the Seguin Public Library’s “Imagine Your Story!” 2020 Summer Reading Program.
Kicking off things will be a magic show featuring Magician John O’ Bryant. Families are invited to join the show today on Facebook beginning at 10 am. Librarians, however, say the magic show is just the beginning. They say other activities include Folktales from Africa with Elizabeth Kahura, an interactive Storyland Museum, a Pirate Treasure scavenger hunt, weekly take home activity kits and much more.
This year’s theme will feature fairy tales, tall tales, fantasy, and storytelling. Kids who sign up, read and who complete fun activities will get the chance to win various prizes and books all summer long. The library's summer Again, all kids need to do is register, reading program is designed to inspire kids, pick up their gameboard and start teens, and even adults to pick up a book. imagining their story.
Enrollment for the “Imagine Your Story!” summer reading experience is now underway for children (ages 0-4), kids/preteens (ages 511), teens (ages 12-17) and adults. Register is available online or at the library. A library card is not required to enroll in the program. All Guadalupe County residents can apply for a library card free of charge. A complete calendar of events is available at the library or online at www.library.seguintexas.gov. The library is located at 313 W. Nolte St.
SHS graduates continue legacy of earning college degree in high school By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Although the Seguin High School Class of 2020 has officially said good-bye, the drive and determination of 19 of its members have been left behind in hopes of inspiring the next batch of incoming freshmen who look to take on the journey of securing an associate’s degree in 2024. Leaving behind that example are the SHS ECHS students
who have each earned a high school diploma and an associate degree from St. Phillips College. Anna Lisa Garza, the director of Seguin’s Early College High School, says the school could not wrap up the year without acknowledging this very invested group of students. Garza says this class marks the third cohort of ECHS students who have earned a jumpstart to their future while
saving thousands of dollars for their families. “As far as the last three graduating cohorts, we had our 65 associate degree students over the last three years earning over 3,900 college credits that they’ve learned over the last three cohorts and that is a savings of over $787, 000 for those three cohorts of students and so when we talk about the early college high school, that is
significant. That does not include the other students who did dual credit but who didn’t earn an associate degree. That’s just our associate degree students. So over the last three years, that’s the amount of money that has been saved by our early college high school students and their parents. At first, it was something that parents quite didn’t believe us when we said it was free of charge and now, it’s just kind of become part of the culture.
People now talk about it in the community and they advocate for it. They believe in it. They support it and so I think the culture has changed to – it’s part of not just Seguin High School but part of Seguin now,” said Garza. Garza says what might be even more inspiring is the impact of being able to get that college degree under their belt. See EARNING, page 3
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ECHS director shares the benefits of working hard toward college degree opportunities that we offer for our students because even if they are not in ECHS, there are still a good variety of opportunities for students at Seguin High School,” Garza.
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“The significant number of first generation students who have gone through our program and then when we have them reflect on their four years, the first thing they say is that they want to inspire and set an example for their siblings or for their cousins and that’s huge because they want to change their family’s history. They want to be able to inspire their little brothers or their little sisters to do the same because when you hear our first generation students say that and share that and it’s no longer ‘I think my s brother or sister can do it.’ They say ‘if I can do it, they can do it’ and that’s powerful,” said Garza. Garza says although the local program has changed from its original blueprint, the opportunities that exist for all students remain quite significant.
As for this specific cohort of ECHS students, Garza adds that the group had an amazing amount of drive and determination. She says the journey was not an easy one and many of them encountered academic or personal obstacles, if not both – yet she says they persevered and never gave up. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this group of graduates will not participate in their college graduation until December. “We had to change our model so we went from a comprehensive model to a school within a school and so having to change our model that was driven by a new blueprint that the state of Texas TEA agency
(Texas Education Agency) ruled out but the opportunities still look the same for all of our students. So even if you are not in Early College High School, students still have the opportunity to earn up to 42
college credit hours which is huge and, they have that opportunity or they can earn a certification through our CTE (Career and Technical Education) program so I always like to brag on all of our programs and
Nonetheless, the students were still recognized for having obtained their college degree weeks before walking the stage and being handed their high school diploma.
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Sports Brought to you exclusively Seguin High School coach tests positive for coronavirus, summer workouts postponed
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TLU Athletics hopeful of 2020 sports season starts, mindful of changes due to COVID-19
(Seguin) Seguin ISD administration was informed Thursday that a Seguin High School coach received positive results from a June 3 COVID-19 test.
Scheduled strength and conditioning activities for student athletes, which were scheduled to begin Monday, June 8, will be pushed back at least two weeks.
The coach is currently self quarantining for 14 days at home. After not feeling well on Wednesday, the coach was tested the same day and received the results on Thursday.
Seguin High School maintenance staff will deep clean offices, work areas, and meeting areas in and around the Athletics Department.
(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran University Athletics is preparing for its 2020 fall sports seasons with the hope that the seasons start as scheduled but with the knowledge that the seasons could be much different than originally planned.
District administrators have been in contact with the Guadalupe County On May 31, coaches met with a Office of emergency Management group of five student athletes at and the Texas Department of State Seguin High School, where physical Health Services (Region 8) distancing was practiced. regarding the employee’s positive test results. Employees and the parents of student athletes who attended this Seguin ISD school buildings have meeting, plus others who have been been closed to student instruction in contact with the coach over the since March 16 due to the COVIDlast several days, have been notified. 19 pandemic.
" T L U ' s administration and our athletics office have worked closely together since the early days of the pandemic to imagine what our fall and spring sports seasons will look like
in 2020 and 2021 in the midst of COVID-19," said Bill Miller, TLU's director of athletics. "We would like to say t h a t everything will be as it once was in years past, but we know that changes will and must be made. Right now we don't know specifically what those changes are, but we are w o r k i n g extremely hard to plan and prepare." See TLU, page 5
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TLU, continued from page 4 "Planning for athletics at TLU is part of a larger effort underway at TLU to ensure that our campus is opened safely in the fall, providing our students with opportunities guided by the new environment we are in. We are working closely with our partners in the NCAA, the NCAA Division III, and our two conferences - the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and the American Southwest Conference - to start our seasons at some point this fall and to play schedules that lead to championship opportunities, whether those opportunities present themselves at the conference level or at the national level." TLU plays official NCAA fall schedules in the following sports: football, men's soccer, women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's cross country, and men's cross country. The Bulldogs play in the American Southwest Conference for football. The rest of TLU's fall and spring sports
(except for men's and women's indoor track & field) compete in the SCAC. TLU's teams in men's and women's indoor track & field compete as NCAA independents since the SCAC does not sponsor the sport among its members.
Committee approved the reductions in response to recommendations from the Division III Membership and Championships Committees. The minimum number of required participants will stay the same.
TLU also has sports, like women's and men's golf and men's and women's tennis, that play fall schedules that lead into their spring seasons. A golf team's performance in the fall and the spring is factored into the program's chances for at-large NCAA berths. Also, most TLU spring sports have off-season practices in the fall, and TLU's winter sports of men's and women's basketball usually start practices in mid-October.
"We hope that a reduction in contest minimums will provide flexibility to our member schools as they work to reopen during what is a very uncertain and complex time," said Tori Murden McClure, chair of the committee and Spalding University (Ky.) president. "We understand this won't fix everything for everyone, but we believe it is the right move at this time, and we will remain The committee noted that both the flexible moving forward." Membership and Championships Committees are committed to The Administrative Committee flexibility in making decisions in concluded that reducing the this rapidly changing climate. The minimum number of contests intention right now is to conduct required for sports sponsorship fall championships as scheduled. and championship selection will help institutions remain in compliance, provide muchneeded guidance as institutions map out what competition schedules will look like and will
The NCAA recently announced that the minimum number of contests required for sports sponsorship and championship selection in Division III have been reduced by 33 percent in all sports for the 2020-21 academic year. The Division III Administrative
reduce the administrative burden associated with seeking relief in the form of waivers as institutions continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent survey of the Division III membership by the Division III Commissioners Association, 85 percent of participants supported a reduction of contest minimums. This reduction also will provide institutions with flexibility to design a competition schedule that fits into revised academic calendars that will likely come as a result of the pandemic.
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Freedom Fiesta, fireworks show, parade all set to return
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Department to enforce those measures.
"We've already gotten some quotes to have 20 stations throughout the parade staging area and throughout the parade route. We are also increasing the number of portable toilets and handwashing stations along the route as well. We normally allow parade entries to walk along their route and pass out flags or koozies and things like that. We will not allow that this year. We don't want contaminated items being handed out. We will, once again, as I mentioned will increase our promotion of the live stream of the parade and then we normally also have nonprofit vendors selling waters, sodas, snow cones along the parade route. We probably won't have that this year as well just to reduce the interaction of the public. Another item would be either reducing the amount of VIP seating or having no VIP seating in order to ensure that there's more room for the general spectators around Central Park so trying to figure out where we can put some VIP seating but still allow room for our general spectators to kind of spread out some more," said Kramm
"I don't know that you can keep people completely apart but it seems to me that the general public has pretty much learned to give some space to people. I think the governor's orders, I believe, says that it is okay to gather if you have your familiar group of 10 I believe people together. They can gather and bunch together. But there is supposed to be six feet apart from the other group of 10 so how are you going to go out and count that. The thing is (with) the governor, these are all suggestions. They aren't really laws. There are things he suggest so I want to hope that people are going to respect that," said Keil.
Much like the fireworks show that was approved by the council last month, the parade also calls for people to selfpolice themselves when it comes to social distancing. Mayor Don Keil says that they are encouraging people to follow the governor's orders on social distancing, but it will not be the job of the Seguin Police
Councilman Jeremy Roy was the only council member to vote against hosting the parade. Roy, who works for an area hospital, says that he was concerned about the potential spread of the virus, and wondered if more input was needed from the local medical community. "I want a parade. I never missed one and through Rotary, I organized that for eight or so years but I think we should put a parade on but let's assess and mitigate risk and try to follow these guidelines but I would want to hear -- if it's not the public health authority, at least our health care community because that is who is going to be impacted and maybe I'm speaking out of a personal bias because I'm there. I'm in the ICU with the ICU nurses, the patients that are under investigation, the ones that are positive. I've spent time with them so maybe I am a little bias," said Roy. Councilwoman Jet Crabb says she didn't think additional input was needed, because the city had already given everyone a chance to have their voice heard. She says not only did they offer the survey, but they also have
given the public chances to address the issue during two city council meetings. "Everybody was given the opportunity to respond to that survey and I don't know if you had any people from the medical community that responded or not. Some may have, some may not have. But we put out the survey and we had a tremendous amount of people that want to have this. I don't think that there is anyone at all to have an absolute perfect, absolutely a safe parade even when there is not a virus going around. You still could possibly have problems but I do agree that the extra hand sanitizing, the courtesy signs -- there comes a time when part of what you do is self-responsibility and if people really have concerns about being there, of course, they won't be there. But there are so many that want to be there and I think if we take all the precautions we can, that's not to say there may be some people that end coming up with COVID but we'll never know if they picked it up there. They are already out and about in the community," said Crabb. The parade, which normally brings 8,000 to 10,000 people to downtown Seguin each year, is expected to have a much lighter attendance this year, despite the event being held on a Saturday. Councilman Mark Herbold says people, who are worried about the virus or who have underlying medical issues, are likely to stay home. He says the live video stream will also be a more viable option for some this year. "We had inside church just this last Sunday. First time we held a congregation. Twenty people showed up. I think the parade is going to have a whole less folks. Those over 65 are probably not going to come. A lot of people over 65 have attended the parade. With the streaming thing, I'm even attempted to stay home and watch it on the screen but it's not so hot," said Herbold. Councilman Ernest Leal says people want the parade, and he thinks there will be more than adequate space for people to spread out along the parade route this year.
"A lot of people have been saying to me that it's like a tradition to have it every year. Of course, they are concerned about what's going on this year about COVID-19 but I imagine there is a lot of people out there that are smart and if they are scared of what's going on, they'll probably stay home and I'm pretty sure if there's going to be less floats this year, that's going to open up more space for the people that are out there watching the parade and practicing social distancing," said Leal. City officials remind citizens that they are still encouraged to practice social distancing from people who are not a part of their household, but the fireworks show, and parade will go on as previously planned. The fireworks show will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in Max Starcke Park; and the parade is slated for 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 in downtown Seguin. Freedom Fiesta, sponsored by KWED, is tentatively scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 in Central Park. Due to the governor's COVID-19 restrictions, Freedom Fiesta is being modified, and it will be less of a festival and more like a concert in the park. It will be a free event, where people are allowed stretch out and practice social distancing. It will not include the traditional food booths and game vendors this year.
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Vital Statistics Sherwood Darnell "Don" Thompson Sherwood Darnell “Don” Thompson was born on August 29, 1940, in Wheelock, Texas and passed to eternal life on June 1, 2020, in Seguin, Texas. His father was a Church of God in Christ Pastor, which had a great impact on Sherwood’s life. Don was in the eighth grade when his family relocated to Kingsville, Texas.
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a member of the NAACP (Seguin) and President of the McQueeney Lions Club. Family meant everything to Sherwood. Sherwood was preceded in death by his parents, Supt. and Mrs. F. M. Thompson; his father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith; his brothersin-law, Nelson Brooks Smith and Edward Charles Smith; and two godsons, Marloe and Chris Mosley. Family survivors left to cherish his memory are his doting and loving wife of 54 years, Grace Esther Thompson; his adoring daughter, Dr. Teresa Lynn Thompson (whom he referred to as his “pride and joy”); his brother, HaroldThompson; his sisters, Darlynn GeeTaylor and Ernestine Burrell; and two brothers-in-law, James Smith and William French Smith; nieces and nephews, Harold Thompson, Jr., Laura Figueroa, Mark Thompson, Sherilyn D’Aun Taylor, Robin Burrell Moten,Alyssa Burrell Harris, William Smith III, Maurice Smith, James Smith, Jr., Latoyya Smith, and Nicholas Smith; his dear cousin and buddy, Frank Crawford; and many more nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The name Sherwood Thompson is written on the hearts of everyone He accepted Christ at a very early age and continued to work in the who knew him by the impact he made on their lives. church throughout his life. He was an active deacon in the church – including at Second Baptist Church in Seguin – until his failing health no Visitation will begin on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas, followed by funeral service at 11 longer allowed him to be able to attend. a.m. with The Reverend Jimmie Flakes, The Reverend Dr. Brice Sherwood completed his primary, secondary, post-secondary, graduate, Mandaville, The Reverend Donald G. Leavell and The Reverend Rudy and post-graduate education in Kingsville, with some of his Herrera officiating. baccalaureate schooling taking place in Pratt, Kansas. While completing his education at Texas A&I in Kingsville, Sherwood worked as a police Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. officer with the Kingsville Police Department. Social distancing will be followed at both the church and cemetery. After obtaining his master’s degree in education, he began coaching football in Kingsville at Memorial Middle School. Subsequently, he coached the football team and then the golf team at H. M. King High School in Kingsville. He later became a counselor at the school, then a vice principal back at Memorial Middle School and a principal at Colston Elementary. After years as a coach, counselor, vice principal, and principal, Sherwood was recruited to move to Seguin, Texas, in 1990, where he served as principal at Ball Elementary, retiring in 1997.
Those unable to attend services may watch it live online https://vimeo.com/425303325. Serving as active pallbearers will be James Smith II, Mike Smith III, Charles Smith, Robert Ullrich, Roger Benfield, Mark Miller, Ray Cordero and Billy Smith.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Joe Patterson, Sr., Valde Leal, James Smith, Sr., William Smith, III, Nicholas Smith, Frank Crawford, Sherwood was an advocate for disadvantaged families and pursued Harold Thompson, Mark Thompson, Richard Moore and Shaakir educational opportunities to help them to ascend to higher financial Saunders. stability. Sherwood spoke fluent Spanish. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in Sherwood’s While in Kingsville, he was the president of the regionalAmerican Heart name to Second Baptist Church, 609 S. Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas, Association. and Frederick Douglass Alumni “Carry On Forever.” 78155 or theAmerican HeartAssociation, SouthWestAffiliate, P. O. box 841125, Dallas, Texas, 75284-1125. He served as vice president forAfricanAmerican Cultural Committee in Kingsville, and served on the board of directors for the Heritage Museum You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. of Seguin, East Zone Parent Teacher Association, and the Knights of Columbus. During this time, he was also named Teacher of the Year by Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor then GovernorAnn Richards. He also was an Upward Bound Instructor, Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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E. H. Lampkin, Sr E. H. Lampkin, Sr died Sunday at the age of 79. He leaves to cherish his memory children: Cindy Smith(Gus), Essey Henry Lampkin, Isaac George Lampkin, and Marilyn Lampkin; Sister, Jo Nell Walker; Brothers, David and Charles Lampkin. Private Funeral Services are scheduled for a later date with interment at Ebbon Cemetery in Luling. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary!
James Louis Tuten James Louis Tuten, age 81 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2020. James was born on August 21, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Flora (Kinney) and John Thomas Tuten. He was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corps. James was preceded in death by his infant son, his granddaughters, Nicole Runkle and Sarah Tuten, his parents, and sister Mary Grace Jackson. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Bettye Lou Tuten; sons, Jeffrey Thomas Tuten and wife Micky, and Jared Edward Tuten; grandchildren, Matthew Runkle and wife Raven, Dylan Tuten, and Brittany Tuten; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Caroline Runkle; other loving family members and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10 a. m. at the Sutherland Springs Cemetery in Sutherland Springs, Texas with Clifford Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 870, Seguin, Texas, 78156. 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.
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Barbara Jo “Barbie” Brodt Coleman Von Minden
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was a member of the Seguin High School class of 1964. She was also a member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, the American Legion HU Wood Post 245 Auxiliary, and the Seguin Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association. A native of Seguin, Barbie will be remembered for her bright and welcoming smile, always working, always busy and ALWAYS taking care of everybody. Barbie loved traveling and took many trips with her husband Richard, her sisters and close friends making many happy memories. One of her most recent trips was to Israel where she was baptized at Yardenit, the Galilee Baptismal Site on the Jordan River.
Barbara Jo “Barbie” Brodt Coleman Von Minden, age 74 of Seguin, passed away on June 4, 2020.
She was generous beyond words and was the best wife, mother, meemaw, sister, aunt, and friend to all.
Barbie was born on May 27, 1946 in Seguin to Clydie (Hester) and Harold Brodt. Barbie
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Coleman, grandson, Keith
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Weddle, her parents, and her sister, Carla Mergele. Barbie is survived by her loving husband, Richard Von Minden; her daughter, Paula Hine and husband Vince; son, Allen Coleman and wife Lauren; stepdaughters, Rachel Von Minden and Sara Von Minden; grandchildren, Justin Weddle and wife Jennifer, Dylan Weddle, Christian Coleman and Jordyn Sauceda; greatgranddaughter, Fallon Weddle; sisters, Betty Lee Reiley and husband Jimmy, Dottsy Dwyer and husband, Robin, and Toni Winters; sister-in-law, Margaret Lee and husband Mike; brothers-in-law, Richard Mergele and James Von Minden; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and many, many, friends. Private family service will be held at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with The Rev. Marcus Bigott officiating. Private interment will follow at a later date at San Geronimo Cemetery. A public celebration of life for Barbie is being planned for Sunday, July 19, 2020 at
the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Big Red Barn) from 2 to 4 p.m. with The Rev. Jim Price as celebrant host. Please check for updates at www.treshewell.com should Covid 19 Restrictions cause a schedule change. In Barbie’s own words please remember this, “Don’t be sad – I loved you all dearly – Live life to the fullest and we will meet again!” Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Seguin Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, PO Box 591, Seguin, TX 78156. 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.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ORIGINAL TESTAMENTARY FOR THE ESTATE OF Alton R. Collins
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Alton R. Collins, Deceased, were issued on May 27, 2020, in Cause No. 2020-PC-0108, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Frances L. Collins. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Frank B. Suhr, Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. DATED the 1st day of June 2020.
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LULAC Community Garden
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Summer Day Camp
The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Summer Day Camp will be held at the Seguin Coliseum. Procedures have Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more been adjusted to abide by the newly released federal, state and local health information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820. standards for day camp programs. All field trips, park visits, bus transportation, and (optional) summer classes such as swimming lessons Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program and golf are cancelled. The camp will be held Monday, June 8 through The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and Friday, July 24, 2020. Call 830-401-2480 for more information. serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877877 or visiting SummerFood.org.
Seguin Public Library Services
Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. For more information call 830-379-0933.
Antique Tractor Pull The Big Red Barn will host an Antique Tractor Pull at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6. There will be plenty of room to spread out while cheering for your favorite tractor.
Dowdy School Reunion Cancellation The Dowdy School Reunion scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been canceled. With the COVID-19 uncertainty and social distancing guidelines, the reunion committee decided to cancel the reunion. For more information contact Stanley Dolle at 830-305-5123.
The Seguin Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The 1st floor of the library is available for patrons to come in, browse and checkout materials. Curbside Pickup and Laptop Lab services are still available. The second floor of the Library will open Monday, June 8. Computers will be available for customers to use. Seating will be limited. For more information visit https://www.seguintexas.gov/landing_library.php, call 830-401-2422, text 830-549-4698 or email library@seguintexas.gov. Visit seguin.biblionix.com/catalog/ to reserve materials.
SOLC Summer Adventure Camp Registration is now open for the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Summer Adventure Camp June 8 through July 24. Registration forms and more information is available at https://www.seguinolc.org. Applications are also being accepted for camp counselors and counselorsin-training. Submit resume and references to info@seguinolc.org.
City of Seguin Office and Departmental Re-Openings The City of Seguin offices and departments are now re-opened to the public during normal business hours. To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of both citizens and staff, individuals who are sick or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 are asked not to enter any City facilities or buildings. Face masks/coverings are recommended, but not required.
Municipal Court The lobby at Municipal Court is now re-opened to the public during normal business hours. Dockets will begin Tuesday, June 9 by appointment only. Due to space limitations, no jury trials are being held at this time, and there are no open sessions until further notice.
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City of Seguin Utility Billing
The Utility Billing Office and lobby is now re-open to the public during normal business hours. Customers are asked to practice social distancing measures when coming inside the lobby. Utility customers can also pay their bills online using the City Hub customer portal, over the phone, using the payment drop box located across the street from City Hall, by mail and via the drive through window. Service and convenience fees for online payments will be reinstated and service disconnections and late fees for Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. non-payment of utility accounts will begin on Tuesday, June 15. For past due accounts, call 830-401-2460 to make payment arrangements and to Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the avoid any disconnection of services. month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text City Meetings City Council has resumed in-person meetings. Meetings are held on the 1st 210-722-9054. and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will continue to be broadcast via Facebook Live on the City’s Facebook page. Planning & City Parks Zoning, as well as City Boards and Commission meetings, will resume All parks and trails remain open to the public, however, all public meeting in person. restrooms and playgrounds in the parks remain closed until further notice. MTR Skatepark and the splash pad at Park West both remain closed until Cinderella Ball Cancelled The Seguin Police Department has cancelled its 101th Annual Cinderella further notice. All pavilion rentals in city parks remain suspended until Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin Event Complex further notice. Basketball courts and fitness stations remain closed until (Coliseum). Refunds will be issued for any tickets/carriage rides purchased For more information call 830-401-2386. further notice. Hope Hospice will offer a free 5-session Survivors of Grief Webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in June. For more information and to register for the Zoom link, call 830-358-5300. The Suicide Grief Support Group will meet in person once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Starcke Park Golf Course The golf course is open. The Pro Shop is open to 4 or less golfers.
Seguin Wave Pool The Seguin Wave Pool will NOT open for the 2020 summer season.
Field of Honor 2020 Cancellation
The Field of Honor 2020 scheduled from June 27 to July 5 in the field by Faith Lutheran Church has been cancelled. Any sponsorships collected this year will be used for 2021.
Young Marines/SS American Memorial Concert Fundraiser
There will be a concert "Soldiers Songs & Voices," featuring Scotty Alexander and special guest, Rio Russell, from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June The Seguin Little League has rescheduled its Bill Millers BBQ Fundraiser 27 at the Lazy U Ranch located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and the SS American from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Seguin Event Center Memorial. Tickets are $25 and free to all active duty with military ID. For (Coliseum) parking lot. more information visit www.ssamemorial.org.
BBQ Fundraiser
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