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Charges dropped in arrest of Guadalupe County Sheriff's Investigator By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- A sergeant with the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office who was arrested in November has returned to duty after being cleared of all charges by the Caldwell County District Attorney's Office. In November, Nelms, an investigator with the sheriff's office, was placed on administrative leave without pay after being arrested and charged with assault family violence by the Cibolo Police Department.
Bianca Munoz, center, is applauded for her acceptance into the Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity Program by members of the group’s Family Selection Committee and board of directors. That reality begins for her and her family as the group breaks ground on her new home this weekend. By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera "It's just really exciting to see the growth of our community. We started off really small in the early years of (Seguin) -- Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity is Habitat. Twenty-five years ago, it was taking us over a setting out to make the dream of homeownership a year to build a house and now, we are getting to the reality this weekend as it prepares for a milestone of its point where we are seeing this growth and still getting own. more families and moving into buildings. So, we are really starting to ramp up and it's really awesome that Madeline Zwicke, the executive director for we are starting our 30th home at the start of a new Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity, says the local decade and a new year. It's just perfect timing for us," non-profit organization this Saturday will break said Zwicke. ground on its 30th home. See HABITAT, page 2
Today, Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke says Nelms has been cleared of those charges and has been allowed to return to work. "Of course, it's an unfortunate thing. After the complete investigation, I mean Cibolo did what they had to do that particular night based on what they had but other things came to light and the special prosecutor in Caldwell County looked into the whole thing and at that point, it was declined," said Zwicke. According to the Criminal District Attorney in Caldwell
County's office, not only did the victim request non-prosecution but it reports "evidence indicating that the alleged victim was in fact the aggressor and the defendant (Nelms) was acting in self-defense." Zwicke says placing Nelms on administrative leave following the incident was protocol and says the sheriff's office is excited to welcome him back. "Once the allegation has been made, then they are put on leave. They are human just like everyone else and they have due process just like anyone else -innocent until found guilty and at that point when all the investigation was completed. It showed there was more to the story that initially didn't come out so we are happy with the results and look forward to getting him back to work," said Zwicke. Although back on duty, Zwicke says there has been some administrative sanctions placed on him. However, he says he will continue to serve out all duties as an investigator.
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Habitat volunteers to begin building new home The home is being built in honor of and in memory of Jack Linden, a long time supporter and former president of the local organization. "The Jack Linden House" is being built for Bianca Munoz and her daughters.
by three houses. This will be the first time that the group will attempt this goal. The groundbreaking ceremony gets underway on Bowie Street at 3 p.m. Saturday. Those wishing to learn more about Habitat for Humanity are asked to call 830-401-0422.
Zwicke says to have the Munoz's home built in Linden’s memory is an incredible opportunity for the local organization. "I did not know Jack Linden myself. It was before my time here at Habitat but all of our board of directors and even volunteers in our organization speak very highly of him and say he was always around and involved and he served on our board for many years and I believe he was actually one of our past presidents so he was very involved in Habitat and with his passing, we thought it was a good time to name the home in his honor," said Zwicke. Again, the local organization encourages the community to come out and show its support. Zwicke say this might even be a good time for future Habitat for Humanity applicants to come out and see this phase of the process.
Bianca Munoz, paints away as she puts in her sweat equity hours on the current building of the Habitat for Humanity home located at 517 Newton St. Munoz and her daughters are gearing up for the construction of their new home set to break ground this Saturday. HABITAT, continued from page 1 Volunteers say friends and neighbors are invited to join the group and the family as it officially breaks ground for the new home to be constructed at 1632 N. Bowie St.
"For this Saturday, they are going to get to meet a lot of key Habitat people. Our board of directors will be there. Our staff will be there and then they can just really get to know the family at that time so the family that we are serving, they usually invite their extended family and you just see real life people -- their dreams coming true and it's encouraging for people that maybe have the potential to apply for home ownership to see that we are just real people out there serving our community and that anyone can be a part of it and to just take that leap of faith and apply or get involved," said Zwicke. The group this coming year is setting out to build not one
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Seguin Firefighters promoted within local fire houses said Skinner. As for Vogel's replacement, Skinner says he's very pleased to welcome the promotion of one of the department's dedicated firefighters.
The promotions of four members of the Seguin Fire/EMS Department were recently recognized by Fire Chief Dale Skinner, far right. They include, from left to right, Captain Amy Flynn; Lieutenant Ryan Hale; Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Garrett Sanders; Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Sergio Guardiola and Battalion Chief Westley Krueger.
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- The Seguin Fire/EMS Department is celebrating its latest round of badge pinning and promotions. Fire Chief Dale Skinner says the department recently promoted four members of the department. Skinner says the new arrangement of leadership comes at the heels of the retirement announcement by Battalion Chief James "Jimmy" Vogel. "The rank structure of the Seguin Fire Department is, of course, we have the fire chief and then we have battalion chiefs and then captains and then lieutenants and then fire apparatus operators and those positions make up the leadership of the Seguin Fire Department and we're very fortunate that today, people in those roles have a lot of experience in the field of fire fighting and these promotions that took place is the result of the retirement of Jimmy Vogel. Jimmy's last work day is Friday, Jan. 10. Jimmy has given the city of Seguin 40 years of service as a fire fighter. So Jimmy is leaving a big hole in the organization. However, through our training programs and stuff, those shoes will be filled but of course his knowledge of Seguin and the area is going to be missed,"
"We have a battalion chief which is the highest ranking person on shift and so we have to replace the battalion chief and the person that was selected for that is Westley Krueger and Westley actually participated in a promotional process for that position-- I want to say in December 2018. So Westley Krueger has already taken over the reigns for Jimmy Vogel and stepped into that role and fortunately, we were able to allow Jimmy to (share) his knowledge with Westley before he leaves," said Skinner.
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Skinner says individuals will also be moving up the ranks as a new captain and as a new lieutenant. "Amy Flynn took that position. Again, she participated in a promotional process as all ranks -- which that promotional process involves a written test as well as an assessment center where they are evaluated on their abilities as a leader and then also from a tactical standpoint, making the proper decisions on fire ground. So Amy will fill in as the new Captain and Lieutenant is Ryan Hale. So, he has taken Amy's position as the newest lieutenant in the organization and it should be mentioned that the lieutenant and captain both -- they act as a company officer where they are responsible for everything that happens in a fire station," said Skinner. Skinner says the fire department is also pleased to announce the promotions of Garrett Sanders and Sergio Guardiola. The two men are the department's new Fire Apparatus Operators (FAO). "They both promoted to fire apparatus operator and their job is to -- they are the ones that drive the fire trucks and then once we get on scene to a fire, they actually are responsible for getting the proper amount of water through a fire hose to the fire crews inside," said Skinner. In addition to the promotions, the Seguin Fire/EMS
The Seguin Fire Department held a badge pinning ceremony. Receiving her badge from Fire Chief Dale Skinner is local firefighter Sarah Matisi. Courtesy photo Department also held a badge pinning ceremony recognizing Firefighter Sarah Matisi. Skinner says this particular ceremony is a very important one for the local department. "Sarah Matisi, she earned her firefighter badge and we do something a little bit different than other fire departments where we don't issue our new fire fighters badges. I believe that you earn the badge. You earn the right to wear the badge of the Seguin Fire Department and you do that by completing your probationary year where you are tested and retested and evaluated and once you complete that probationary period, then you've earned the right to wear the badge so I demonstrated that and she completed her first year of employment back in November," said Skinner. The badge pinning and recognition of the promotions were held Wednesday in the Seguin Municipal Courtroom.
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Busy Friday for area high school basketball teams, Seguin boys vs. S.A.-Kennedy to air on KWED (Seguin) - Seguin looks to extend its District 26-5A winning streak to three games and win its fourth straight overall Friday night when San AntonioKennedy visits Goldie Harris Gym. The Matadors enter Friday with a 2-3 record in district play and an overall mark of 11-11 in Dwayne Gerlich's 12th season as head coach. Seguin has bounced back from district losses to Wagner, Boerne-Champion, and Harlandale to defeat San AntonioMcCollum 82-59 last Friday and San Antonio-Memorial 80-51 on Tuesday. Kennedy is still searching for its first 26-5A win after dropping to 0-6 in district play with Tuesday's 78-49 loss to Harlandale.
cent overall, 35 percent from three-point range, and 67 percent from the free throw line.
The Rockets, coached by I s a a c Gomez, a r e just 4-19 o n the
season. Seguin has been a prolific offensive team this season, averaging 65.3 points per game while shooting 45 per-
Senior point g u a r d Christopher James leads t h e Matadors with a 17.2 scoring average, and has connected on 43 percent of his threes. Senior forward Gerrit Twitero (14.1 ppg, 44% 3FG) and senior guard
Joseph Vela (12.0 ppg, 36% 3FG) have also been consistent double-digit scorers. Twitero averages a team high five rebounds per game, while R.J. Acuna paces the team with 4.1 assists per contest. Kennedy's top individual player is senior guard Cliff Lopez (19.8 ppg.) The Seguin - Kennedy game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. The opening tip is slated for 6:30 p.m. Pre-game coverage starts at 6:15. Here's a look at other Friday night high school basketball matchups around the area: See Page 5
Supporting all area athletes! FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Seguin girls basketball @ S.A.-Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball @ La Vernia, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ La Vernia, 7:45 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Randolph, 6:30 p.m. Marion boys basketball @ Poth, 6:30 p.m.
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The Matadors chase their second straight District 26-5A after moving to 1-6 in district play and 11-15 overall with a 64-38 blowout of San Antonio-Memorial on Tuesday. Kennedy is also 1-6 in district with a win over Memorial and just 3-20 overall, but the Rockets played competitively in a 50-46 setback to Harlandale on Tuesday.
Navarro girls @ La Vernia, 6:30 p.m. The Panthers are 3-1 in District 30-4A, 16-10 overall, and tied for first place in the district standings in the wake of Tuesday's 51-43 loss to Gonzales. Freshman guards Tatum Harborth (12.5 ppg) and Lalyn Sturm (9.1 ppg, 3.5 assists, 4.2 steals) have sparked coach Darrel Harborth's squad to this point. La Vernia is 20-7 on the year and 2-1 in district play after a 53-42 win over Cuero on Tuesday. Sophomore point guard Helena Chadwick leads the Bears with a 17.0 scoring average, and freshman forward Trannon Izworski is averaging a double-double (11.0 ppg, 10.3 reb.).
Navarro boys @ La Vernia, 7:45 p.m.
After edging Gonzales 56-51 on Tuesday, the Panthers look to build on a 2-0 start in District 30-4A and a season mark of 11-10 under first-year head coach John Odell. Senior guard Cooper Guetzke is Navarro's leading scorer (11.0) and rebounder (4.6). La Vernia, coached by former Seguin assistant Anthony Elizondo, opened district play with a 63-47 win over Cuero on Tuesday to move to 13-10 overall. Junior guard Braeden Denson averages a team-high 16.7 points per game.
Marion girls @ Randolph, 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs take a season record of 8-15 into the District 26-3A opener in Universal City. Marion has struggled offensively, scoring just 37.6 points per game, and nearly half of that production has come from career 1,000-point scorer Lizzie Abrameit. The senior guard enters Friday averaging 15.3 per contest. Freshman forward Sarah Cooke is the team's leading rebounder (7.6). Randolph went 16-7 in non-district play.
Marion boys @ Poth, 6:30 p.m. Marion looks to snap a two-game slide in the first of its final two non-district games. The Bulldogs are 9-11 after falling to Devine 48-30 on Tuesday. Sophomore guard Ryken Autry has turned heads with his perimeter shooting, averaging 17.2 points while connecting on 44 percent of his threes.
Friday Schedule Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.
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Navarro girls basketball @ La Vernia, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ La Vernia, 7:45 p.m.
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Religion St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” with Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.
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The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Bob Appel from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan.10. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $9 admission for nonmembers and $7 for members. To reserve a table call 830-303-6612. Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The hamburger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.
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Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.
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NARFE Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss Tax Tips from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. No tax preparation will be provided. For reservations call Alice Pullin by Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 760-390-4482.
Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.
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Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by The Little Fishermen Orchestra. For more information call 210566-5864 or 210-800-3625.
Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .
Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .
Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.
Sherriff’s Mounted Posse Accepting New Members The Guadalupe County Sherriff’s Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin. For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page. Geronimo VFW Jam Session There will be a Jam Session from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo. Musicians, singers, and listeners are welcomed. Free, but donations will be accepted for use of the hall. For more information call 830-386-6294.
The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Vernon & Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call 830-303-6612 or visit our website silvercenterseguin.com.
Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin will be taking a winter break for the month of January. For more information text 210-722-9054.
Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Tejano: Defining the Mexican Heritage People of Texas,” with Dr. Jesus Francisco de la Teja, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.
Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829. See COM CAL, Page, 13
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Chamber Mixer
Wild Game Chili Dinner
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Seguin Storage, located at 1301 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-379-6382.
The Trinity Oaks Guadalupe River Camp will have its Wild Game Chili Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Big Red Barn in Seguin. Entry fees are $10 with tea or water or $20 with tea, water, or adult beverages (beer/margarita). Sponsorships are available. For more information call 830-210-980-6424 or email kenneth@trinityoaks.org.
The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "Rhythm of Life," at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit www.mtsymphony.org.
Teatro Lecture Series
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 38th Annual Recital featuring the Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and Mariachi Juan Seguin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.
Showcase Seguin
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SHS 2020 Winter Musical Matador Theatre will present its 2020 Winter Musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. There will also be a 3 p.m. performance Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 door for adults and $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door for students. Season tickets with preferential seating and parking, and 2 complimentary concessions per show are also available for $45. Pre-sale tickets are available at Keepers and Gift and Gourmet. For more information call 830-305-1534.
Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Cactus Country from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. For more information call at 830303-6612.
Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: "Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)!," with Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.
The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Volunteers Needed
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.
Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.
Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.
Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the Randy Carson Band from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call at 830-303-6612.
Chamber Valentine Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Valentine Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center. RSVP meals are $15 or $20 at the door. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 by calling 830-379-6382.
Teatro's Annual Recital
Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit .
Rotary Sadie Hawkins Dance
The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980. Salvation Army Hours/Volunteers Accepted The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-4872.
The Sunrise Rotary will have a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, Feb. 29. For event details visit seguinsunriserotary.org.
AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors. For more information and to register for the program, visit .
Noche De Gala
RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) provides individual sessions for protective parenting, basic parenting, anger management, co-parenting, and tobacco awareness. These classes meet the judicial system requirements. For more information call 830-303-9225 or visit seguinrappsorg.org.
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 35th Annual Noche De Gala Mariachi Singers Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.
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Vital Statistics Jesse Roy Hart
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Norris Family Lakehouse. Jesse Roy was born in Seguin, Texas on December 30, 1946 to James Cleveland and Evelyn (Roberts) Hart.
Jesse Roy Hart, age 73 of Seguin, passed away on January 5, 2020. Jesse Roy will lie in state beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
Jesse Roy’s family came to Guadalupe County in the mid 1800’s, circa 1850’s. He was a 1966 graduate of Seguin High School. Throughout most of his career Jesse Roy helped thousands of families, throughout Guadalupe and surrounding counties, pre plan their funerals, which gave many people comfort. Throughout his life he was actively involved in his community. He was a life member of the Seguin Conservation
Society, active member of the Guadalupe County Historical Commission, former Ambassador for the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Guadalupe County Fair Association – Fiddlers Contest and served on the San Geronimo Cemetery Board of Directors.
Wright, Ty Wright and wife Kaitlyn and their daughter Haysleigh Jo, and Jake Wright; great niece, Addison Norris; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Cole Norris, Mason Norris, Fred Blumberg, Matt Richardson, Jimmy Bunt and Roy New.
He enjoyed spending time among his family and friends, whether it be at a reunion, a holiday event, a dance or a fiddle contest.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dillon Norris, Landon Wright, Dr. Howard Wilson and John Semmler.
Jesse Roy is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bruce Norris. Survivors include his loving sisters, Mary Ann Hart Norris and Karlene Hart Fey and husband Harvey; loving companion, Dorothy Foster; nephews, Morgan Norris and wife Michele, and Kevin Norris and wife Amy; nieces, Jill Fey Wright and husband Patrick and Lana Fey and fiancé Jeff Harris; great nephews, Cole Norris, Mason Norris, Dillon Norris, Landon
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, SouthWest Affiliate, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas, 75284-1125 or 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.
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Vital Statistics Anthony “Tony” Bonkowski
and Recovery Center and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Hospice Services for their loving care of Tony. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
Willie Collins Sr. Willie Collins Sr. passed away January 2, 2020. Survivors include: wife Mary Louise Collins, sons: Kenneth Collins, Willie(Bill) Collins Jr. Sisters: Dorothy Gibbons, Linda Chase and Carrie Collins and brother: Eugene Collins.
Anthony “Tony” Bonkowski, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on December 25, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Tony’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Cross Church with Rev. Jim Price officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will take place at a later date in the Lockhart City Cemetery. Tony was born on January 14, 1937 in Lockhart, Texas to Katie Bonkowski. He grew up in Lockhart under the loving care of his Polish immigrant grandparents, Wladyslaw “Walter” Antoni and Marjanna “Mary” (Nagrodzka) Bonkowski.
Viewing will take place Friday from6pm to 8pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be held Saturday January 11, 2020 at 11:00a.m. at Refuge Church #3 with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Seguin, Tx. Services entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home, 216 Blumberg St., Seguin, Tx. 78155 830-303-2208.
Jack D. Linden
Tony enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Happy Soles Square Dance Club of Seguin.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Nesbit Living
After high school he joined the Air Force, serving three years inTripoli, Libya. He returned to the United States and, on the GI Bill, studied first at Syracuse University where he met his first wife and then at the University of Kansas. He graduated from KU in 1962 with a teaching degree and a lifelong interest in KU basketball. He moved with his young family to Aurora, Colorado, to become a social studies teacher at Cherry Creek Schools where he taught for many years. After divorcing in 1980, he married Patt Willmann in 1982 and lived in Denver before retiring to Patt’s hometown of Seguin, Texas in 1999. It was there that the two devoted themselves to philanthropic work, participating in numerous organizations. Jack served as president of Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity and was a frequent columnist for the Seguin Gazette. For more than ten years, he chaired the MidTexas Symphony Music Education Committee, organizing Color of Music events and Children’s Concerts so that public school children could hear classical music. He served on the Seguin Public Library Foundation Board and maintained the flower planters at the front entrance. He was also on the Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board, helping Child Protective Services for the benefit of troubled families in Guadalupe County. He was twice recognized with a Seguin Gazette Vision Award for his service to the community. Jack was a dynamic storyteller and spent many hours discussing politics and interests with friends throughout Jack was preceded in death by his wife Patt, his parents and many siblings.
Tony proudly served his country in the Texas National Guard for 12 years and for 18 months in the Army Reserve. He served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America at a local church for 13 years, was President of Seguin Plumbing Board for eight years, and was a member of the Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge #37.
He is preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy Huebner Bonkowski; son, Terry Roy Bonkowski and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Bailey Hubbard and Wyatt Hubbard; nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members throughout Texas and Duncan, Oklahoma, and friends.
1937 to Herb and Agnes (Jewett) Linden, as the tenth of twelve children.
Jackie "Jack" Dwayne Linden, age 82, passed away on December 17, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center, 390 Cordova Road, Seguin, with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Jack was born in Desoto, Kansas on April 16,
He is survived by his brother Delbert Linden, daughters Dawn Linden of Seattle WA, Laurie Foster and husband Kurt of Centennial CO, Heather McCleary and husband Joe of Centennial CO, step-son Michael Solberg and wife Virginia of Plano TX, grandchildren Bryce and Cole Foster, Evan and Sydney McCleary, Jarrod, Simon and Max Wright, Zane and Asher Solberg, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Texas Symphony, 100 S. Austin St, Seguin TX 78155, Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 87, Seguin TX 78155 or the Public Library Foundation at 313 W. Nolte Street, Seguin TX 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.his life.
Daniel F. Aguilar Daniel F. Aguilar, 52, born on July 26, 1967 passed away on January 2, 2020. He is survived by beloved Mother, Maria A.Solis, Stepfather, Felix M. Solis; His beloved son, Daniel Aguilar; brothers, Jimmy Aguilar and Martin Aguilar; Sisters, Rosemary Solis, Mary Ann Magallnes, Esmeralda "Linda" Solis, Emily Solis, Rose Anna Arriola, Mary F. SolisAlmaguer; many nephews, nieces and cousins. Church services will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Monday, January 13th,2020. Church visitation will be at 9 am; Church Rosary at 9:30 am followed by Mass at 10 am. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. SERVICES ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary! DOING GOOD FOR ALL OF GOD'S FAMILY'S!
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