Jan. 16, 2025
Soliciting new buyers now underway
(Seguin) – Organizers of this year’s Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show are working to solicit new buyers for next week’s annual show.
This might include those of you who have moved into the area, have started a new business, or friends and family of new exhibitors.
Megan Reiley, the cosecretary for the youth show board of directors, says while area youth are preparing their animals or gathering up the ingredients for the homemaking portion of the show, organizers want to walk new buyers through the process of supporting area youth.
“So, for those new buyers, the biggest thing you have to do is you have to register to be a buyer. It’s a very easy process on our website, www.gcys.org. We have a link front and center on the front page to register as a buyer.
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Guadalupe County Youth Show organizers planning ahead
Fire destroys home in Guadalupe County
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Redwood) -- A family of seven is homeless today after a fire ripped through their home in northern Guadalupe County. The fire was reported at around 2 a.m. Wednesday on Redwood Road. While all occupants were able to exit safely, fire
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officials say the home was a total loss. The family includes two adults and five children.
Responding departments included York Creek, Guadalupe County Fire and Rescue, San Marcos Fire; San Marcos and Hays County
It’s just going to collect simple information like mailing info, email address so that once you do purchase, we can send you a bill later on,’ said Reiley.
Reiley says local businesses are among the groups that might want to get in on the action.
“For those businesses, this is a great tax write off. We do not discriminate. Any amount of money is wonderful for us. We have some businesses that will do $50 on exhibitors, and we have some businesses that will do $100,000. If you want to donate money to this but you don’t know someone individually, we can do that for you. We have a lot of businesses that will just cut us a check for $2,500 and we do that bidding for them. For businesses that do know who they want to put money on – a lot of businesses will say, we have a ton of employees who have kids who are involved in this. This is a great way to give back to your employees and their families so some businesses will send me a list of --here’s all of our employee exhibitors and we want to put $100 on each of those -our office will take care of that as well,” said Reiley.
Reiley says the process might not work exactly as a real auction, but the idea is the same.
“Some buyers choose to kind of sit back and let those
EMS; New Braunfels Fire; Kingsbury VFD; Lake Dunlap VFD; Maxwell Fire Department; the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal and the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
exhibitors come to them. They learn about their project, talk to them and then they will put on them. Some buyers will sit back and as the kid comes across the floor, they’ll just add on money -- $100-$200 – from the floor. But it’s a little different than a normal auction that you would go to so I feel that some of our new buyers can get a little confused with how that process can work. So, again, they can put money on the multiple buyer form, or they can put on money from the floor. Either way works,” said Reiley.
Of course, Reiley says every dollar matters when it comes to supporting these youth and their year long projects. Friends, family members and community members may also show their support by contributing a $20 add-on to as many projects as they wish.
This year’s youth livestock and homemakers show runs Jan. 21-25 at the Seguin Events Complex.
This year’s show, featuring FFA and 4-H students from Guadalupe County, will feature 587 exhibitors and 1,603 entries.
Prior to the noon auction on Saturday, Jan. 25, baked goods will go on sale beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan.23. The items will continue to be available on Friday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Again, to participate as a buyer, register at gcys.org.
Additional Façade Grants awarded for Downtown Seguin
Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director
(Seguin) -- Recently, the Seguin Main Street Advisory Board recommended to City Council the funding of four FIX-IT Façade grants in downtown Seguin.
The façade grants continue to be the most effective tool in downtown Seguin’s revitalization. These small grants make a big difference in a building owner or downtown business’ ability to invest in Seguin. The grant can go to any exterior improvements in the downtown district, including ADA compliance, painting, roof repairs, awning construction, and lighting.
The four projects recommended for funding included the following:
• 104 South Austin – Repair
transom windows on the south and west elevations.
• 100 East Court – Repairs to the roof to address leaks.
• 202 North Camp – Paint entire building, repair cracks in stucco, and cleaning exterior.
• 110 South Austin – Repairs to the Donegan Street façade to include window and door repairs.
All these projects were recommended to be funded at 50% of the project cost. These projects represent an investment of over $50,000 in downtown Seguin. Since the façade grant program began, there has been a reinvestment of
$4.00 by the private sector for every $1.00 invested by the public sector.
“Seguin Main Street has been awarding façade grants since 1998 and have been a driving force in rehabbing downtown properties,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director, “We are pleased to announce these grant awards and cannot wait to see the impact the projects have in all of downtown.”
The Seguin Main Street Program will release a call for façade grant projects in October at the start of the City’s new fiscal year.
All downtown businesses and property owners are encouraged to get to thinking about projects that would benefit their business.
Matadors win fifth in a row to stay in first place in District 27-5A
(Seguin) -- The Seguin Matadors won their fifth in a row with a 62-60 take down of San Antonio Sam Houston at Goldie Harris Gym on Tuesday night.
The win keeps the Matadors in a tie for first place in District 27-5A at 7-2 with the second half of the district season underway. The Matadors completed a season sweep of the Hurricanes with the victory.
Jordan Miller led the Mats in scoring with 16 points. Lane Seidenberger dropped in 15.
Seguin took advantage of Miller’s size inside as the power forward muscled his way through Sam Houston defenders time and time again at the basket. After the game, Matador head coach Guy Nowlin talked about their strategy to get Miller the ball.
“He had a big game the first go around against those guys. So, it’s a good matchup for us. Between
him and Lane (Seidenberger) , we kinda did a little offensive/defensive substitution pattern. Those guys give us our best chance to get defensive stops and then give us a threat offensively.”
Seguin’s leading scorer Corey Dailey, who was under the weather last night, battled through with 10 points. Colten Saengerhausen tallied 10 as well.
The Matadors will travel to San Antonio Fox Tech on Friday.
(San Antonio) -- The Seguin Lady Matadors fell at Class 5A 14th-ranked Sam Houston 50-22 Tuesday night.
Faith Franklin poured in seven points to lead the Lady Mats. Imani Winn had six points.
The Lady Matadors will host Fox Tech on Friday.
(Geronimo) -- The Navarro Runnin’ Lady Panthers blew past Canyon Lake, 57-29 Tuesday
night in Geronimo.
Tegan Harborth led the way for Navarro with 17 points. The Lady Panthers improved to 2-2 in District 26-4A. Navarro will travel to Bandera on Friday.
(Fischer) -- The Navarro Panther boys fell 4835 at district foe Canyon Lake on Tuesday night.
The Panthers will host Bandera on Friday night. Both teams are 0-2 in district play.
(Universal City) -- And the Marion girls and boys came up short in their District 27-3A games at Randolph on Tuesday.
The Lady Ro-Hawks took down the Lady Bulldogs 52-34 in the first game. In the night cap, the Ro-Hawk boys edged the Marion boys 37-36.
The Marion girls and boys will host Great Hearts Northern Oaks on Friday at Marion High School.
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Zunker
Gene Milton Zunker, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on January 14, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Marcus Bigott and Vicar Rudy Salazar, Jr. officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or 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.treshewell.com.
Harwell
Suzanne (Sue) Blessing Harwell, age 88 of Seguin, passed away on January 9, 2025.
Suzanne was born in Niagra Falls, New York on January 16, 1936 to Alfreda Mae (Baum) and Paul Christopher Blessing.
Sue was 1954 graduate of LaSalle High School in Niagra Falls, New York. She attended the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. She then was employed at Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, New York as a technical designer and produced drawings for the X1 Missile Handbook.
She moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1968, with her then United States Navy husband and three children. After their divorce, she and the children remained in Corpus Christi. There, she met her husband-to-be, Chunkie. They married in 1975 and spent many happy years together. They moved to Seguin in 2005 and were members of Faith Lutheran Church.
She was a proud member of the Texas Society of Sculptures. She sculpted a life size Prisoner of War to display in Sherrill Park in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1972. Sue also designed stained glass at Olszewski Stained Glass Studio
in Corpus Christi, Texas, making many Stained Glass windows for churches and businesses throughout the Coastal Bend Area. She traveled the State of Texas for many years attending art shows. In addition, Sue will always be remembered for her love of horses.
She is preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jason Corby, and brother, Frederick P. Blessing and his wife Jean.
Survivors include her loving husband, Loal E. (Chunkie) Harwell; children, Lynn Ellen Corby and husband Kenny, Dianne Levy and husband George, and Brett Andrew Braunschweiger; grandchildren, Liza Wolfe and husband Bryan, Brandy Hammill and husband Andrew, Travis Glass and wife April, Barbara Sullivan, and Amanda Couples; nine great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Daniel Cave officiating. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593-1593. 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
Brannies
Catherine “Cathy” Engbrock Brannies was born on November 10, 1940. She went home to Heaven on January 8, 2025 at the age of 84, to join her family and friends who had gone before her.
Cathy was raised in Seguin by her loving parents, Robert Lee “Obie” and Irene “Mimi” Engbrock and enjoyed a wonderful early life with her loving, little sister Sue Ann. She attended St. James school grades 1 - 8 where she developed a life long love for books, and went on to spend a wonderful life of “escape” into thousands of books.
She graduated from Seguin High School in 1958 and obtained her Registered Nursing Diploma from Seton Nursing School in Austin and then she spent a lifetime caring for others. She started her career as a surgical nurse at M.D. Anderson in Houston before returning to Seguin where she worked for a short time at Guadalupe Valley Hospital. She then went on to work at The Medical Center for a group of physicians for 20 years, and then for the next 20 years she was the Nurse at Seguin High School where she not only cared for the students, but also the staff.
After her retirement, Cathy enjoyed traveling with her Supper Club, who were lifelong friends. Along with the Heinemeyer’s, Vetter’s, Ellis’s, and See’s she enjoyed many vacations to beautiful Caribbean Islands. With her friend, Marge Squires, she went on trips all over the world, including Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Great Wall of China. She also enjoyed the simple family trips to Rockport. For the last few years when Cathy couldn’t leave home, her lifelong friend Judy Johnson Hyatt and a new friend Mickey Peoples, visited regularly and brought her much joy.
Cathy was a kind and compassionate nurse and friend who went out of her way to lend a helping hand to those in need. “Sweet” was the most often used word to describe her. She was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church as well as a proud alum and supporter of St. James School. She was also an active member in the Service Organization, Beta Sigma Phi.
SawyerSGM 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,
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents Robert Lee and Irene Engbrock as well as many aunts and uncles.
Survivors include the Father of her two daughters, Ken Brannies; daughters, Kendra Brannies Gibbs (Jeffrey), and Gina Brannies Moore (Tyler); sister, Sue Ann Engbrock Woytek Balusek; nieces, Margie Woytek Maxwell (Jim), Rebecca Woytek, Jennifer Woytek Nagel (Tom), nephew, Jonathan Woytek (Patricia), as well as numerous great nephews and many cherished friends.
Visitation will begin on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Canon Stanislaw Fiuk officiating. A reception will follow in the St. James Parish Hall.
Private interment will be held in the family plot at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the two most amazing caretakers that have become a part of our family. Mona Pantoja and Sylvia Almaguer cared for our Mother with more love and kindness than you can imagine. Because of these two ladies our Mother’s last several years were filled with happiness and light. Mona and Sylvia called her “Sweet Cathy” and told her she had beautiful sparkling eyes, and they kept a smile on her face to the very end.
The family would also like to thank GRMC Hospice including Dr. Charles Nolan and his assistant Kay Lynn Hawkins, hospice nurses Cat Smith, Linda Hall and Sara Vogel, Social Worker Carmen Anderson, and Chaplain Emmanuel Carpenter for their excellent care and support.
The family would also like to thank Maritza Miller, the Eucharistic Minister from St. James for bringing weekly communion, but also for bringing so much laughter, joy and friendship into Cathy’s life.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. James Catholic School, 507 S. Camp St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, WEB PO Box 7410354, Chicago, IL 60674-0354 or Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
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.
Nicotine Limit Applauded
(Houston, TX) -- Health experts are cheering a move by outgoing President Joe Biden to reduce the amount of nicotine that the government allows in cigarettes. Jennifer Cofer at Texas’s M-D Anderson Cancer Center says it would cut down on the number of new smokers, because they would not get addicted as easily. The CDC says that smoking is linked to 480-thousand deaths each year, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the U-S.
Study: Coffee Has Health Benefits, But Only In Morning
(New Orleans, LA) -- A new study suggests there are health benefits to drinking coffee -- but only if you drink it in the morning. Researchers led by a team from Tulane University in New Orleans found that morning coffee drinkers were more than 30 percent less likely to die from heart disease than people who don’t drink coffee. But there was no reduction in risk for people who drank coffee at all hours. The study was published in the European Heart Journal.
Elderberries Can Help With Weight Management, New Study Says (Pullman, WA) -- A recent study led by researchers at Washington State University discovered that elderberry juice could be a “potent tool” for weight management and boosting metabolic health. Published in the journal of “Nutrients” the study observed that consuming 12 ounces daily of elderberry juice for a week positively changed the gut microbiome. The study examined the metabolic health of 18 overweight adults by giving participants 12 ounces of elderberry juice to drink a day or a placebo. Researchers noted that those who drank the elderberry juice “had significantly increased amounts of beneficial gut bacteria” and decreased amounts of harmful bacteria.
FDA Bans Red Dye #3 In Food, Drinks, Drugs
(Silver Spring, MD) -- The FDA is banning red dye number three in food, drinks and ingested drugs. Wednesday’s move comes more than 30 years after scientists found links between the dye, which is made from petroleum, and cancer in animals. Red dye number three is added to foods and beverages to give them an appealing cherry color. Manufacturers that use the additive are being given two years to remove it and reformulate their products. Red dye number three has been banned in California since October 2023.
Lunch & Learn
The Young Professionals Seguin Chamber will host their Bi-Monthly Lunch and Learn on January 15th from 11:30 - 1 p.m. at 116 N. Camp St.
First Friday Feast
The Geronimo Lions Club’s First Friday Feast Has been Postponed until February 7th from 5:50PM7:30PM or until they out! Small Business Development Seminar The Seguin Chamber will be hosting their Small Business Seminar featuring Paul Gaytan, at 11:30 a.m. January 22nd at the Windmill Farm Winery. Ticket Price (includes lunch) is $15 and seats are limited.
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 830-3050472 or come by the gallery at 104 S. Austin.
Guadalupe County Republican Women Meeting
Join the Guadalupe County Republican Women on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Seguin Silver Center, 510 E. Court Street, Seguin, for their first meeting of the year featuring Luke Macias, a Texas political consultant. Lunch is $15 (reservation required); the program is free. Reserve by contacting Glenda Partain at 830.391.3979 or silvercenter@sbcglobal.net. Visit guadalupe-county-rw.com for details.
Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Council Lucheon
Join the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Council Luncheon on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Court St., Seguin, TX. Tickets are $15 (RSVP required). For details, visit the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce website.
February
Regional Job Fair
The Winter 2025 Regional Job Fair will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. Open to employers located in New
Braunfels, Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo. Limited to 60 employers (no staffing agencies). Registration includes coffee, a light breakfast, lunch, and an 8ft table. For more details, contact the event organizers. To Register visit: https://info. seguinedc.com/regionaljobfair-reg-02-06-2025
Seguin Job Shadow Program
The Seguin Job Shadow Program offers high school students real-world experience through hands-on learning with professionals. Open to students from Seguin HS, Marion HS, Navarro HS, and Southwest Preparatory. The program runs on February 5, 11, 19, and 27 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Contact Jessica Dersen at jdersen@seguintexas.gov to sign up.
Seguin Chamber Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Chamber will host a Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 5th. Check in and Networking will be held from 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. the Lunch & Program will follow from 11:45 - 1 p.m. @ the Seguin Coliseum. Cost is $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for future members. All attendees must register.
Pre-Super Bowl Las Vegas Bash
The Seguin Sunrise Rotary will host a Pre-Super Bowl Las Vegas Bash from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, February 8th at The Big Red Barn located at 390 Cordova Rd.
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.
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.
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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.
Swing for Seguin
Join the Leadership Seguin Class of 2025 for the “Swing for Seguin” Golf Fundraising Event on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Bandit Golf Course. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. A 4-person team is $500, including range balls, cart rental, 18-hole scramble, breakfast taco, box lunch, drinks, swag, and snacks. Sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit enhancements to Manuel C. Castilla Park. For more information and to register, visit the Seguin Chamber of Commerce website.
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 830-372-5980.
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 selfpaced, 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 423-227-9610 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.
