Lily Springs Apartment Complex gets new life
housing project
(Seguin) -- It’s been a long and bumpy road, but the Seguin City Council is again prepared to move forward with a workforce housing development project. The proposed Lily Springs Apartment Complex is slated to be built at the corner of State Highway 46 and Cordova Road. It will be aimed at providing quality living spaces for teachers, police officers, firefighters and other employees who work in the Seguin area. City officials say it is not a public housing project, instead it is a partnership that will be partially owned by the city of Seguin, through its Public Facility Corporation (PFC). The council makes of the PFC’s Board of Directors and it met Tuesday night to discuss the project.
City Manager Steve Parker says they were bringing the item back because some new questions were raised after the item was voted down during a council meeting in early December. The deal would allow the city to share ownership of the complex with a private developer. In lieu of property taxes, the developer
would make lease payments to the city for 75 years. Because it would be owned by the city of Seguin, other taxing entities -- like the the Navarro ISD and Guadalupe County -- would not be allowed collect property taxes on the complex for that 75 year period. The city attempted to make this an easier pill for the Navarro ISD to swallow by offering to share two-thirds of the lease payments it receives with the Navarro ISD. It was an attempt to help the school district recover some of its lost tax revenue. However, that previously proposed deal wasn’t enough to garner support from a majority of the council last month. But Parker says things started changing after that meeting. He says they went back and took another look at how they could change the terms of the deal and better share that overall revenue. Parker says this incentive is a long term commitment, but it could have a positive impact on the community, even though it would not be on the tax roll.
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“I know it has a negative connotation as being an abatement, but there is a revenue sharing opportunity that we need to consider. After that item was voted down, we had several council members ask me questions about how it actually worked, what the revenue sharing was and how we could make the Navarro School District closer to being whole. If you remember, the council had agreed to share two-thirds of the rental payments that would come into the PFC. Two-thirds of that would be allocated to the school district. The city would receive payments anytime a sale would occur, as a partnership, because we’re part owners of this as well. The first sale is 15 percent of net profits. Any additional sales would come in at two percent of the gross proceeds,” said Parker.
Under the newly proposed agreement, Parker says the city and the Navarro ISD would likely get more money than they would if they were just to collect taxes on the property.
“There is a revenue stream here. When you hear the word abatement, this is not a true 75 year abatement. Council member Biesenbach reached out to me and I think he reached out to the school district as well. We ran some financial performas and we actually provided those to you in your packet tonight. So, you could see that with the sharing for the school district – with the two-thirds, one-third and sales tax calculations -- if this thing sells four times over a 40 year period, which is very, very reasonable, I think that’s a very conservative estimate. (If that happens), the city of Seguin would be about $5.9 million to the positive above (what this would be) if this was a fully on the market taxable property. And that’s the message we’re trying to make sure everybody gets,” said Parker.
Parker says that there are still some other misconceptions about this project. He says this will be a firstrate apartment living community, with approximately half of it offered to working people below the normal market rate for those units. Parker says this type of housing is currently
not affordable for people, who may be starting out their careers in education, in public safety or in some other jobs across the community. He says workforce housing is needed, which is why the PFC exists and why they are pursuing this project.
“It is a policy issue. Do you want workforce housing in your community? We think with the retail growth (it’s a good idea) for our first to third year teachers, firemen, (and) policemen. This is a is the only product out there that finances those types of developments. This is not subsidized government housing by any means. This is a Class A product that would be in our community,” said Parker.
The new proposed deal would bring the property back onto the tax 25 years sooner. Parker says it would reduce the abatement from 75 to 50 years, but again he stressed that the city and the school district would continue to receive funds whether the complex was on the tax rolls or not.
“This would still be. 75-year lease, but we do have an option -- at the 50 year mark to opt out. If the city chooses to do so at the 50-year mark, we can take this off and put it back on the tax rolls and it would not be a Public Finance Corporation project at that point. We thought that was worth bringing back to the council to see if that changes the appetite. But I did want to make sure that we clarified that even though this is the terminology of a 75-year abatement or 50-year abatement, there is money -- as a partnership that would be to the positive for our community. (It
would be) $5.9 million more than we would have if it was on the full tax rolls of our community,” said Parker.
Councilman Jason Biesenbach was part of the majority of the council, that voted against the project in December. He says he still had questions about it, but he also understood the city’s need for workforce housing. Biesenbach says the reworked revenue sharing agreement makes this easier for him to now support.
“I am glad that we’ve been able to negotiate that 50-year agreement. That’s a good thing. And I absolutely love the fact that Navarro -- I don’t want to say is made whole because, of course, taxes can change and things like that – but as it sits now, they’ll be doing much better. You know, workforce housing is something that we’re always looking for. Everybody needs a little bit of hand up sometimes. That’s a positive for our community as well. And I think this would do a lot to spur. You know that area of Navarro right there. So, I think with the changes made and this new negotiation, I think it’s a positive for sure,” said Biesenbach.
Questions were still raised on Tuesday about the project. Council members wanted to know more about the developer, his company and his experience with these kinds of projects. John Kirk, of Lightpath Corporation, told the council that he has more than 20 years of experience working on these kinds of projects. He says he’s done more than a 100 of them across the country.
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He did that while working for other companies, but now he is standing on his own. This would be the first project for Kirk’s company. He says he wants to do this on his own, because it’s in the place that he calls home. Kirk lives in the area, and his children attend schools in the Navarro ISD. He says he is fully invested in making this project work for his company and for the community.
“I’m personally investing in this project. I live across from this project. My kids go to school in this community. So, there’s a lot riding on the success of this project. When comments are made from an experience standpoint, I take a lot of pride in what I do and the experience that I have -- direct experiences as a developer. It’s hard as a developer, and I’ve been fortunate in my career to develop the amount of projects I’ve had across the United States. And anytime you develop something in your backyard, it’s special. And there’s also more pressure to do it right. So, I’m looking forward to it,” said Kirk.
Council members also questioned how it could be brought back so soon after it was voted down just over a month ago. Parker says it came back because the council was still asking questions and because they wanted to see if they could come up with terms that were more favorable for the school district.
“Because the terms change, it’s legal to bring it back now. But since a prevailing member or a person that voted no last time -- Mr. Biesenbach voted no and he’s the one who requested this item to come back to council. So, this is very much legal for us to discuss this again,” said Parker.
This project has been in the works for more than two years. It city was first approached by another developer. That company could not move forward, which created by opportunity for Kirk and his company. Mayor Donna Dodgen says they’ve learned a lot about PFC’s and workforce housing over the last couple of years. She says the housing need is clear, but she says they also needed to find a way to demonstrate the revenue sharing that would take place under the terms of the new deal.
“I felt much more comfortable looking at it in that manner and that gave me a whole different look about it and the way in which we could make entities have more cash flow and have more revenue. And also still having control and authority within our local area was very important to me as well,” said Dodgen.
That control was a major concern for some members of the council. Dodgen says there have been situations in other
parts of the state where projects like this have been gobbled up by outside governmental entities, which has a negative financial impact on the communities where those projects reside.
“And use the word it scared me, and it wasn’t that it scared me...but it very much concerned me that we were going to relinquish control and not have anything at all for our citizens or our constituents. That was really bothersome. I do believe the legislature will make some changes, but until then, I think that we need to be able to be an authority and in control and drive the wagon as best we can,” said Dodgen.
The idea of an outside governmental entity buying a local apartment is not far fetched. In fact, Parker says it has already happened in Seguin. He says there’s an apartment complex (Walnut Grove) that is no longer on the tax rolls, because it was purchased by county in south Texas. It has had a negative financial impact on the city, the Seguin ISD and Guadalupe County -- because no taxes can no be collect on that property.
Over by HEB, there’s a property that was bought by the Cameron County HFC, without any notice to the city or the school district. We were making about $54,000 a year in property taxes on that annually. It is no longer on the tax rolls. For the school district, they were making probably $130,000 in annual revenue. And then the county would probably be somewhere around $40,000 a year in revenue. That is no longer coming into our community, because they purchased that property,” said Parker.
Councilman Jim Lievens, who represents the area where the Lily Springs apartments would be built, said that he was initially against this when it came up more than two years ago. He says it placed a burden on the Navarro ISD, which would likely get more students from the complex, while not receiving any significant revenue from the project. Lievens says the new revenue sharing agreement is a novel approach to this type of project. He says that’s not how this normally works, but he says that’s why he now supports it. He says the new deal would make sure that the project has local control, and that the Navarro ISD gets a larger share of the revenue going forward.
“So, the way this has been working since the legislature introduced it, you have governmental entities across the state of Texas, who I’m going to use the term pirating -they’ve been pirating properties located way outside of their jurisdictions. They’ve been going basically in the middle of the night to make acquisitions, where those local tax entities aren’t even aware of it. And so, the local taxing entities find out months or a year or two later (when they ask), ‘hey, where’s our property tax on that apartment complex?’ So, this is very unique. When the city of Seguin first introduced this, I believe the school district may have been left out. But I applauded the council over the last two years and our (current) conversations to create a revenue split, and this is the first time the sponsoring entity has ever done the revenue split,” said Lievens.
The council voted to approve the deal and move forward with a memorandum of understanding. From there, the city and the developer can fine tune the details of the final deal, but it clears a major hurdle that iwll allow the project to move forward.
High
school basketball: Navarro girls fall to 5thranked Fredericksburg while Navarro, Seguin and Marion boys earn wins on Tuesday
(Geronimo) -- The Navarro Runnin’ Lady Panthers put up a good fight but ultimately fell short against the 5th-ranked Fredericksburg Lady Billies on Tuesday night at Navarro High School. Fredericksburg improved to 2-0 in District 26-4A with a 56-32 victory.
After the teams traded blows in a first half dominated by defense, Fredericksburg started the second half with an 11-0 run to push their lead to 20 points. The Lady Panthers would respond with a 13-0 run to cut the lead down to seven points.
“I was pretty proud with our effort. We cut it to seven (in the) third quarter and I was pretty excited, but then they hit three straight three’s.” Navarro head coach Darrell Harborth said after the game. “There’s a reason they’re ranked 5th and I was proud of our effort. We just got to get a little better.”
Notorious for their outside shooting, Fredericksburg was limited to just two three-pointers in the first half by the Navarro defense but the Lady Billies would catch fire in the second half with eight three’s made. The Lady Panthers hit two three-point shots on the night and the 24-point advantage in three’s for Fredericksburg ended up being the difference on the scoreboard at the end.
Tegan Harborth led Navarro with 15 points. Isabella Geipel had eight and Maddi Gilliam dropped in six for the Lady Panthers. Fredericksburg’s Rilyn Grona led all scorers with 22 including four treys on the night.
After beating 20th-ranked Wimberley last Friday, Navarro saw their district record fall to 1-1. The Lady Panthers will face another state-ranked team when they travel to take on No. 25 Davenport this coming Friday night.
(San Antonio) -- The Navarro Panther boys scored the first 24 points of the game in blowing out San Antonio Memorial, 54-25 on the road Tuesday night.
The Panthers closed out their non-district schedule winning five out of their last six games. Navarro will start district play on Friday night when they host the
(Seguin) -- In District 27-5A, the Seguin Matadors improved to 5-2 in district with a 73-68 win over San Antonio Burbank on Tuesday night at Goldie Harris Gym.
The Matadors had three players score in double figures. Corey Dailey dropped in a game high 29. Lane Seidenberger had 15 and Colton Saengerhausen poured in 12 points.
Seguin will next play San Antonio Brackenridge on Friday night. The game will be held at San Antonio Highlands High School.
(San Antonio) -- The Lady Matadors started the second half of their district schedule with an 80-40 set back at Burbank on Tuesday night.
Rebeka Wilke paced Seguin with nine points in the defeat. The Lady Mats are 4-5 in district. They will host Brackenridge on Friday.
(Ingram) -- The Marion Bulldog boys earned a road victory at Ingram Moore on Tuesday night, taking down the Warriors 59-48 in their final tuneup before district play.
The Marion girls were off on Tuesday. Both Bulldog teams will host San Antonio Cole Friday at Marion High School. We will have both of those games as part of Friday night Marion basketball double header on AM 1580 KWED and streaming at SeguinToday.com.
(Seguin) -- The Lifegate Christian Falcon boys were edged at home, 54-52 on Tuesday night by Calvary Chapel Christian Academy.
The Falcon boys and girls will play at Annapolis Christian Academy down in Corpus Christi on Friday.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Pfannstiel
Timothy August Pfannstiel was born on June 5, 1952, and raised in Marion, Texas, the third son of August and Gloria Helmke Pfannstiel. He passed away in San Antonio, Texas on January 4, 2025, at the age of 72.
He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southwest Texas State in 1975, and went on to pursue a career involving first responders.
Tim was a firefighter and EMS technician himself who trained others in
Hudson
Gregory “Greg” Ronald Hudson, age 64 of Seguin, passed away on January 2, 2025. Greg was born on December 5, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to Patricia Joan (Klatt) and Thurman Loyd Hudson.
Greg will be remembered as an avid fisherman and hunter and anything else involving the outdoors. Spending time with his grandchildren was always the best as he was a proud grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his son, Taylor Hudson, his father, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wanda and Fred Green.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Cindy Hudson; son, Garret
Bolin
Amy Katherine Sagebiel Bolin, passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 51 in Seguin, Texas. Beautiful Amy was born on April 30, 1973, in Seguin, to parents James E. Sagebiel and Janet Whitmire Sagebiel.
Amy graduated from Rockdale in the summer of 1991 and then went on to Bauder Fashion College in Dallas. Amy started her career with Sally beauty Supply and rose up ranks. She eventually changes gear and went on to help her Husband’s company with a title of CFO at stay-at-Home Domestic Goddess and CFO of Technovation Security Control Systems.
Amy’s true love was taking care of others. In the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, I had the opportunity to watch Amy Nurture and love our Grandkids in the first years of their lives. The joy and love for these kids was so amazing. The bond they had was inseparable. Also, there was not a stray cat or dog in
his field. He retired as an instructor at Texas A&M, Bryan, and died peacefully in San Antonio after a long battle with cancer. The family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice for their kind care.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Cemetery with the Reverend Bryan DziadikWillingham officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. John Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion TX 78124, or to Vitas Hospice, 5750 Northwest Parkway, Ste. 111, San Antonio, Texas, 78249.
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.
Hudson and wife Elisabeth; grandchildren, Ava Hudson, Ryder Hudson, McKinley Wright and Madison Wright; mother, Patricia Hudson; sister, Patricia Roy and husband Ronnie; brother-in-law, David Green and wife Tunya; sister-in-law, Dana Green and wife Kim; several aunts, one uncle, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Geronimo, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.tresehewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
the neighborhood she would not be fed and loved on. People that knew Amy loved her free spirit, and she was a magnet for people. Whether it was talking about life, love or football, she could hold her own in any conversation.
Amy is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Michael J. Bolin of Seguin, TX, father James Sagebiel and wife Judy of Seguin, Tx, mother Janet Whitmire Anderson of Austin, TX, her son Dylan Hest and wife Emily of Oklahoma City, OK, her sister Kerry Sagebiel of Houston, TX, and brother James Christopher Sagebiel and wife Elizabeth of Austin TX; nephew Jameson and niece Lilirose Sagebiel. Beloved Stepsons Chandler T. Bolin, Chaaz M. Bolin and wife Jessica, grandkids Beckett Reign and Everett Layne Bolin.
A private service will be held at a later date.
A celebration of life will be held in Rockdale in the Spring of 2025 (date pending). All friends and family are welcome to attend. The coordination will be through Mother (Janet Anderson) and Husband (Michael Bolin).
“We will always carry your memory in our hearts”
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.
Reiland
Michael Keith Reiland, 58, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Seguin, TX, on September 19, 1966, he was the oldest son of Melvin and Mary (Schneider) Reiland.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Coni Elise; children Cade and Micayla; parents Melvin and Mary; brothers, Matthew Reiland and Cecily Jones, Mark Reiland and wife Christie, sister, Mandy (Reiland) Jenner and Cliff Hill; nieces and nephews, Caitlyn and Cole Reiland, Reed, Tate, and Cort Reiland, Weston and Hudson Jenner, and Emerson and Grace Hill; and his longtime friend and business associate, Bryan Hester.
Mike was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ben Davison.
Mike’s work ethic began at the young age of nine, when he worked at the Marion Bowling Alley. His dedication continued through his time at Guenther Farms, hauling hay, and working at Seguin Animal Hospital during high school. While attending Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in San Marcos, he worked at Acco Feeds, Butler Manufacturing, and the Walmart Distribution Center in New Braunfels. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and went on to
work for HEB Distribution, Crystal Cold Storage, and BVA Scientific. Mike later achieved his lifelong dream of owning and operating his own business alongside his wife, Elise. Together they own and operate Cactus Cleaners in Seguin and Budget Signs in San Antonio, along with several real estate interests.
Known for his craftsmanship, strong work ethic, generosity, and contagious and hearty laughter, Mike had a passion for family and an unmatched love for the country life. He cherished time spent on the ranch, restoring vintage cars, admiring nature, and cultivating his cactus garden. He was happiest working side by side with his son Cade at the sign shop and cheering on his daughter Micayla at her volleyball games.
Above all, Mike was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His selflessness, kindness, and vibrant spirit will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
A memorial celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Red Barn), 390 Cordova Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with remarks and rememberances officiated by the Reverend Jeremy Roy at 12 p.m.
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 www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
McIntyre
Funeral Services for Essie Evans McIntyre will be held Saturday from the Greater Savannah Baptist Church in Marion at 11AM with interment in the Marion Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Church from 9AM to 11AM. She is survived by one son, Aaron Ezra Evans. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
Sawyer
SGM Frank Charles Sawyer, Jr., USA (ret), age 88 of Seguin, TX, passed away on December 25, 2024. Frank was born on August 26, 1936 in Willimantic, Connecticut to Marie Luciene (Pepin) and Frank C. Sawyer, Sr.
Frank graduated from Windham High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army for 24 years with a rank of SGM. His military awards were the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Expedition Medal.
Frank served in Okinawa Japan, Korea, Italy, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Washington D.C., and Texas.
Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Gaile Mary Sawyer, his parents, and sister Shirley Landon of Chaplin, CT.
Survivors include his son, Nelson Sawyer and his wife Suzanne of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Norma Engelmann and husband Douglas of Lufkin, TX; grandchildren, Heidi Engelmann of Seguin, TX, Tiffany Engelmann and husband Fred Booker of San Antonio, TX, Korey Engelmann and wife Kayla of La Vernia, TX, Molly Sawyer, Christopher Sawyer, and Benjamin Sawyer of Colorado Springs, CO and Erin Greszler and husband Brian of the Netherlands; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members.
Private graveside services and interment with full military honors will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
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.
Bird Flu Worries
(Atlanta, GA) -- Federal health officials are trying to tamp down fears over the bird flu. The nation’s first human death, linked to the virus, has been confirmed in Louisiana. The CDC says in a statement that the patient was a senior citizen who had underlying medical conditions. State health officials say the infection was contracted through exposure to both a backyard chicken flock and wild birds.
Study: Better Screening Needed For Older Drivers
(Boston, MA) -- There are nearly 50 million drivers in the U.S. currently over age 65 with approximately 17 percent of seniors experiencing mild cognitive impairment. New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests the healthcare system has to be better at testing older adults who are still behind the wheel. In 2020, there were some 75-hundred deaths and 150-thousand injuries among drivers over 65.
Study Looks At Fluoride’s Possible Effect On Child IQs
(Undated) -- A new study suggests a possible connection between fluoride exposure and lower IQs in children. The research, published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, is based on dozens of existing studies conducted outside the United States. But the researchers aren’t calling for fluoride to be removed from America’s tap water. They concluded that many of the studies they examined were “low quality,” with conclusions based on fluoride levels that are double what’s recommended for drinking water in the U.S. Many public health groups support keeping fluoride in drinking water.
University Of Wisconsin Receiving $5.7M Grant To Student Vaping Effects
(Madison, WI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison is receiving a five-point-seven-million-dollar grant to study the long-term effects of vaping on heart and lung health. The funding is from the The National Institutes of Health. The study team will recruit hundreds of participants ages 21 and older who have vaped regularly for a year or more and who don’t currently smoke, as well as participants who don’t vape or smoke.
January
First Friday Feast
The Geronimo Lions Club’s First Friday Feast Has been Postponed until February 7th from 5:50PM-7:30PM or until they out!
Unwind Your Drawing Skills.
This Seguin Art League class will concentrate on value scale and pencil techniques. Everyone will have the opportunity to draw the basic geometric forms and convert them into everyday objects. Open to ages 18 and up. January 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $20. Basic supplies included. Minimum 8 participants. For more information call 830-3050472. 104 S. Austin St., Seguin.
Annual KC Basketball Free Throw Competition
Archbishop Patricio Flores Knights of Columbus Council 16748 will be hosting the annual KC Basketball Free Throw Competition at 9am on Saturday, January 11th at St. James Catholic Church Gymnasium. Regristration begins at 8am. The event is open to boys and girls between the ages of 9-14. Registration is free nd a copy of the original birth certificate is required. Contact Alejandro Guerra at 830-822-2765 or Jesus Moreno at 830-624-9869.
Native Plant Society Guadalupe Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Time: Social time and plant/seed exchange at 6:30 PM, program begins at 7:00 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1121 E. Walnut Street, Seguin, Texas (Parking in the rear, enter from N. Moss Street)
The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society invites the community to its monthly meeting. This month’s program will feature Jane Tillman from Austin, presenting via Zoom on the topic “Plants that are Good for Birds in Our Area.”
Meetings are open to the public, and visitors are welcome.
For more information, visit https://npsot.org/ wp/guadalupe/.
Analogous Color Theory Workshop
An introduction to analogous color theory using watercolors will be taught at Seguin Art League on January 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students will be painting yellow flowers in a cobalt blue pot in an Impressionism style. 18 and older. Limit of 10 students. $35 with supplies included as needed. For more information call 830-305-0472 or come by the gallery at 104 S. Austin.
Guadalupe County Republican Women Meeting
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: Seated lunch at 11:30 AM
Location: Seguin Silver Center, 510 East Court Street, Seguin Join the Guadalupe County Republican Women for their first meeting of the new year, featuring speaker Luke Macias, a Texas-based political consultant known for working with the most conservative public servants across the state. Macias has been recognized as one of the most valuable consultants in Texas by Capitol Inside.
Cost for Lunch: $15.00 (Reservation required)
Program: Free to attend
Reservations for lunch can be made by contacting Glenda Partain at 830.391.3979 (call or text) or by emailing silvercenter@sbcglobal.net. Payment accepted by cash or check. For more information, visit https://www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.
Contact Information:
Tamara Berger: 512.201.5848
Anne Costas: 830.433.1038
Guadalupe County Republican Women ~ P.O. Box 176 ~ Seguin, TX 78156
Don’t miss this timely and informative program!
February
Chamber 2025 Showcase Seguin: Wild West Business Round-Up
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 2025 Showcase Seguin Wild West Business Round-Up from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration is required for all attendees. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid a $5 entry fee. For more information, call 830-379-6382.]
Texas Farm Bureau Food Connection Day
The Texas Farm Bureau will host “Food Connection Day” from 11:30AM - 1PM on February 14th. @ 325 S. Texas HWY 46. Texas Food Connection Day was established to connect farmers with their consumers and spark conversations about agriculture and food-related issues, including affordability, nutrition, animal welfare, profitability, and productivity. For more information, contact the Guadalupe County Farm Bureau office at 830-37-4456 or stop by the office located at 325 S State HWY 46.
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class will be held February 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Seguin Art League. Want to find something different to do for Valentine’s? How about cookie decorating! This class would be a great start to a date night evening with someone special, a significant other, or even best friend! And, the best part? You’ll have a great time, come away with some delicious cookies decorated by you to enjoy, and decorating skills you can apply for a lifetime! 18 and older; limited to 10 people; $25 single or $40 a couple with supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472 or come by 104 S. Austin.
Jury Day for the Seguin Art League
Jury Day for the Seguin Art League will be February 15. Artwork should be presented between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The prospectus is available on the website seguinartleague.com or may be picked up at the gallery at 104 S. Austin. This jury process enables the accepted artist to display in the gallery and serve as a gallery docent. For more information call 830-305-0472.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Puttin On the Ritz, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
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Brown
Cultural Event Series – Elizabeth Smart
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present Elizabeth Smart at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Elizabeth Smart is a victim of one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time and has become a beacon of hope and an advocate for change related to child abduction and recovery programs. Smart, now a bestselling author, will speak about her experience and recovery.
March
Brown Cultural Event Series – The Second City 65th Anniversary
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be handpicked songs, sketches, and characters written by Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key, Eugene Levy, and other star-studded alumni of The Second City. The show celebrates the comedy troupe’s history with favorite material from their stages over the years.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Bond and Beyond, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
April
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Ode to Joy, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@ mtsymphony.org.
Ongoing Community Calendar Items
CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024 Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.
Heritage Museum Calendars
The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
Volunteer Van Drivers Needed
Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.
Precious Life Services
Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-3725980.
Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program
The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing,
no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-2279610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
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 ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, 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.
SDN Classifieds
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 512 E. Ireland - Newly remodeled, 3 bedroom/2 bath home available now. Require 1 year lease, deposit and references from previous landlord(s). $1500 monthly plus $1500 deposit. No pets. Call 830-401-4797, leave message, if no answer.
