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(Seguin) -- The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court is taking action to make sure that future roads in subdivisions are up to the county’s standards. The court recently approved an upgrade to the county’s subdivision rule book. County Engineer Clay Forister explained the change. “This is a minor addition to clarify our road frontage requirements. Under local government code, we can only regulate lot frontage along existing county roads. That current standard is 200 feet. What this addition seeks to do is add the authority to regulate lot frontage along new subdivision roads, rural developments, whatever they are -- those interior streets that are not intended for through traffic to knock that down to 80 feet,” said Forister. Counties don’t have the same
Calendar survey deadline arrives for 2024-2025 school year Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
kind of rule-making authority, like cities, when it comes to residential developments. Because of those limitations, Forister says this amended rule will give the county a little more wiggle room to encourage developers to make sure their roads meet the county’s standards. Standards, pg. 2
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(Seguin) -- Today is the last day to provide input into next year's school calendar for the Seguin ISD. The district is asking parents and the Seguin ISD community to select from one of two school calendars being proposed. Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the
Seguin ISD, says the calendar survey has been provided to parents via email and is currently available on the district's website. "We've got Option 1, Option 2 and they are very similar. Option 1 does have a school start date of Aug. 15 which is a Thursday Calendar, pg. 3
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Men face drug, firearm charges (Seguin) -- A traffic stop on New Braunfels Street recently led to the arrest of a pair of Seguin men who now face charges for drugs and firearms. James Wright, 43 and David Gomez, 51 were arrested just before midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 10 by members of the Guadalupe County Narcotics Taskforce and Seguin Police Department C.A.S.E. Unit. Officials say the narcotics operation, which also included a search warrant in the 3400 block of Lindsey Lane, led them to the seizure of several drugs. During this operation, investigators seized 344.8 grams of methamphetamine, 82 grams cocaine, 5 grams psilocybin, 5 grams of THC, and eight firearms. Both Gomez and Wright were arrested and booked into the Guadalupe County Jail.
Gomez faces charges that include the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance plus six counts of unlawful possession of firearm by a felon. Wright was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Standards, continued. “If a development wanted to come in with smaller lots, we would just not accept those streets for maintenance but it would not preclude plat approval on that basis,” said Forister. County Judge Kyle Kutscher says the change makes the county’s expectations clear for these roads that are being built in the growing number of subdivisions across the county. “Again, this is very important to look at and say and realize and understand, this does not, as Clay said, ‘have an impact on whether a
plat gets approved or not.’ We do not have the ability to do that but it is definitely tied to 100 percent on whether we are going to consider accepting that as a county road or not. So, if a developer comes in and they say, ‘I don’t want to do that,’ well,
we can’t technically stop you but we also don’t have to use taxpayer money to fix roads that you aren’t willing to build to the standard that we think is in the best interest of the citizens of the county. So, that’s really what it boils down to. That’s our message. We are not trying to stop anything other than protect what is going to be built and what is going to be here down the road,” said Kutscher. Copies of the rules regarding subdivision development can be found on the county’s website www.co.guadalupe.tx.us, under the Environmental Health Department’s tab.
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Calendar, continued. and it has a last day of school of May 23rd which is a Friday before Memorial Day and then calendar Option 2 has a little bit later starting date proposed. It's Monday, Aug. 19 with a last day of school on Wednesday, May. 28. So, that is after Memorial Day," said Hoffmann. Aside from those two start and end times, Hoffmann says the calendars remain very similar. "We have traditional holidays built in such as Labor Day, Fair Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as Spring Break, Easter and Memorial Day," said Hoffmann. Now although most holidays will continue to be observed, Hoffmann adds that there will be a couple of different things that folks will notice this time around. "We do not have intersession in these calendar options. There were funds earmarked for intercession and to help post Covid and those funds are no longer available so we aren't able to provide any funding towards intersession so we went ahead and pulled intersession out of the calendar. Another little interesting nuisance is our teachers provided feedback suggesting that they get an inservice day and a student holiday on Friday, Nov. 1 which is the day after Halloween so our students will get to trickor-treat Halloween night and not worry about having to come to school the next day," said Hoffmann. Hoffmann points out that the Seguin ISD takes the development of the school calendar very seriously as the
district is required by state law to have a minimum of 75,600 instructional minutes in a school year and a total of 187 teacher contract days. More importantly, he says the calendar options are the result of months of hard work by the Seguin ISD's Education Improvement Council (DEIC) which is composed of teacher representatives from each campus. "We're just hoping our parents, students, grandparents, community members take the time to look at these two options -- tell us which option they like best and we also have a comment section so that they can provide additional feedback and let us know how they feel about the calendars," said Hoffmann. Other noted highlights on each proposed calendar is a student holiday on the day after Easter which is Monday, April 21. This year's instructional calendar only includes Good Friday but not the Monday after Easter. The proposed calendars will also not have half days embedded during the week such as the Wednesdays that were included for the current school year. Instead, half days have been proposed for the day before winter break begins and on the last day of school. Last year, Hoffmann says 1,000 people responded to the survey. This year, he hopes even more responses will be reported. Again, 5 p.m. today ( Jan, 17) is the deadline to select from one of two calendar options being proposed for the 2024-2025 school year. The calendar survey can be found on the Seguin ISD's website at SeguinISD.net.
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(Undated) -- Here is the latest sports news: The Divisional round matchups in the NFL playoffs have been set following the conclusion of Monday’s Wild Card games. The Falcons have completed an interview with arguably the greatest head coach of all time. Jim Harbaugh could be returning to the NFL sideline. NFL Divisional Round Matchups Set (Undated) -- The Divisional round matchups in the NFL playoffs have been set following the conclusion of Monday’s Wild Card games. The Bills cruised to a 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park to advance. Buffalo will host the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers crushed the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9 in Tampa. The Bucs battle the Lions in Detroit on Sunday afternoon. Falcons Interview Bill Belichick (Flowery Branch, GA) -- The Falcons have completed an interview with arguably the greatest head coach of all time. The team announced on Monday that they’ve met with Bill Belichick about their open head coaching position. The six-time Super Bowl champion was let go by the New England Patriots last week after spending 24 seasons in Foxboro. The Pats went 4-and-13 this year and have missed the playoffs in three out of the last four seasons.
Atlanta is looking for a new head coach after firing Arthur Smith. Chargers Complete Interview With Jim Harbaugh (Costa Mesa, CA) -- Jim Harbaugh could be returning to the NFL sideline. The Los Angeles Chargers announced they completed an interview with the current Michigan head coach on Monday. Harbaugh and the Wolverines defeated Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game last week. The 60-year-old was hired by Michigan after serving as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014. Harbaugh led the Niners to a 44-19-and-1 record over his four seasons with the team. USC QB Caleb Williams Declares For NFL Draft (Los Angles, CA) -- One of college football’s top stars is declaring for the NFL draft. USC quarterback Caleb Williams announced Monday he will not return for his senior season. He is widely considered the possible top overall pick available in the draft. Williams won the Heisman Trophy in his first season with USC in 2022 and most recently threw for 3,633 yards, 30 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2023. He also rushed for 136 yards and 11 scores. The NFL Draft will be held April 25th through the 27th in Detroit.
UConn Rises To First In College Basketball Coaches Poll (Undated) -- There is a new number one team in the nation according to the latest college basketball coaches poll. UConn sits atop the rankings after rising three spots and receiving 20 first place votes. Purdue, North Carolina, Kansas and Houston round out the remainder of the top five. Iowa State is 20th, TCU is 22nd, Dayton is 23rd and Texas Tech is 25th after not being included in last week’s rankings. Colorado State, Gonzaga, Clemson and Florida Atlantic were the four schools that dropped out of the top 25. Australian Open Day One Recap (Melbourne) -- The opening day of the Australian Open is in the books. Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud and Alexde Minaur all collected wins to advance to the second round. American Alex Michelsen stayed alive with a four-set victory over James Mccabe. On the women’s side, top-seeded Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur each rolled to a straight set wins. Naomi Osaka fell in straight sets to Caroline Garcia. Danielle Collins and Sloane Stephens both moved on, while fellow Americans Sofia Kenin, Peyton Stearns and Taylor Townsend were ousted from the tournament.
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Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary for Walter E. Miller who died Saturday, January 6th at the age of 39. He was born to Bennie Gay Miller and the late Garlon (Jitter) Miller in Seguin, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Bennie Miller,brother,Aaron (Mike) Wright,sisters,Helen Miller,Barbara Miller,and Yvette Miller.He also had a sister that preceded him in death,Sandra Burleson. Service of Memory for Walter E. Miller will be held at Wesley Harper United Methodist Church Saturday, January 20th at 11AM. Arrangements are under the direction of Eunice and Lee Mortuary
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CVS Closing Some Pharmacies Inside Target Stores (Undated) -- CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores. A spokesperson with the company says the closings are part of CVS’ plan to “reduce store and pharmacy density.” This comes as the drugstore industry has been hit by challenges like worker shortages and competition from mail-order pharmacies. The Pharmacy closures will start in February and will be completed by the end of April. Employees impacted by the closures will reportedly be offered similar roles within the company. OH Woman Will Not Be Charged Following Miscarriage (Trumbull County, OH) -- An Ohio woman will not be charged after she suffered a miscarriage. According to CNN, Brittany Watts was seeking medical treatment for her 22-week-old fetus at a hospital when doctor’s told her that her water had broken and that her fetus would not survive. After waiting for eight hours at the hospital as doctors and officials considered if inducing her would violate Ohio’s abortion laws, she went home and miscarried the baby in her bathroom. The baby was found in her toilet and prosecutors then charged her with felony abuse of corpse but a a grand jury has declined to return an indictment against Watts. NJ 9/11 Compensation Fund Advocate Killed In Freak Accident (Galloway Township, NJ) -- New Jersey’s Joseph Zadrogra, a well-known 9/11 Compensation Fund Advocate, has died unexpectedly at the age of 76. He was killed in a freak accident on Saturday, struck in a hospital parking lot in Galloway Township by an elderly driver who accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. Zadroga had been visiting his wife at the hospital. The 2011 law that provides health benefits and compensation to 9/11 first responders is named for James Zadroga, Joseph’s NYPD officer son who died at 34 after developing a lethal respiratory illness at Ground Zero. NY Blood Center Declares Blood Shortage (New York, NY) -- The New York Blood Center is trying to combat its latest blood shortage. Organizers say they are in a critical emergency and need donors who are O-Negative and O-Positive. A blood drive was held outside the South Country Library in Bellport last week where more than 50 people signed up to donate blood. The Blood Center says one pint of blood can save three lives.
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Blind Date with a Book Display The Seguin Public Library is offering its Blind Date with a Book event running through Monday, Feb. 5. Pick-up and checkout a blind (book) date. Submit a review of your read by Monday, Feb. 5 and attend the Blind Date Banquet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. All “Blind Date” details will be revealed at the Blind Date Banquet. Registration is required to participate by calling 830401-2422.
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Veterans Coffee & Camaraderie The Veterans Outreach Center will have Veterans Coffee & Camaraderie at 9 a.m. the 3rd Thursday of every month in the lounge. To RSVP, call 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249.
Community Tai Chi The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels every third Saturday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Young Professionals Lunch & Learn The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have a Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Court Street Coffee Shop. The speaker will be Kenneth Wolber on financial planning and investing. New Year, New Me The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will have a “New Year, New Me,” program at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the library. Work towards your goals with helpful tips on making positive change last. Registration is required by calling 830- 401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. LEGO Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Kids ages 3-11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.for additional information. Pecan Valley Communicators The Pecan Valley Communicators is a new community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders. Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. For the remainder of 2023 anyone who is a least fourteen years old can join without paying any fees. Starting Jan. 2024, the annual dues will be $24. NAMI Family Support Group The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.
Preteen STEAM Night: Gingerbread Cabin Challenge The Seguin Public Library will host its free Preteen STEAM Night at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 for preteens ages 9-12. There will be a STEAM natural disaster challenge to see if your creation can withstand high winds and flood waters. Youth will participate in science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities and experiments. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20. Preteen STEAM Night will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. for additional information. Celebrate Recovery The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080. AA Meetings The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830386-0334. Nominations for Seguin Young Professionals Non-Profit/ Charity of the Year The Seguin Young Professionals of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept nominations for its Non-Profit/Charity of the Year until Friday, Jan. 19. To make your submission, email cofc@seguinchamber. com or drop it off at 116 N. Camp St. in Seguin. Library National Popcorn Day Celebration The Seguin Public Library will celebrate National Popcorn Day on Friday, Jan. 19 by offering a popcorn kit when you checkout 5 DVDs. Make your own popcorn at home as you watch the movies you checked out on your library card. Limit to one per household. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. for additional information. Friedens Friday Fish Fry The Frienden’s Church Friday Fish Fry is back and will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at 2555 Friedens Church Rd. Plates are $15 and include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies and tea. A Hot dog plate will also be available for $5. Fiber Art Submission for Seguin Art League Fiber Show Fiber art submissions for the 8th Annual Seguin Art League Fiber Show will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 20. The show will hang until Saturday, February 10. Entries must be the original work of the artist and go beyond mere function. A prospectus can be found on the SAL website or picked up at the gallery, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For more
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Knights of Columbus BBQ Scholarship Fundraiser The Knights of Columbus Assembly 2055 will have a BBQ Scholarship Fundraiser at 11:30 until sold out on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Columbus Club, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Plates are $12 and include BBQ chicken, sausage, cowboy potatoes, and beans. For more information call 830-556-4224 or 830-534-5279. 2024 Youth Choir Festival The 2024 Youth Choir Festival, under the direction of world-renowned composer, conductor, and singer, Bob Chilcott, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The event is free and open to the public. Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www.SeguinTexas.gov or at www.SeguinEDC. com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https://bit.ly/seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-401-2476. Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Drawing The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 23 featuring drawing. Teens ages 12 to 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Continued on the next page.
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Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Book Nuts Book Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free Book Nuts Book Club at 1:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29. This month’s book discussion will be Demon copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Seguin Final Call for Indigenous Artist The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin and the City of Seguin seeks to commission a professional Indigenous artist to design and create a visual art and/or mixed media art creation which must be able to travel to educational, city, business, nonprofit spaces, etc. for the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Seguin project. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 30. For more detailed information and to apply, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.
Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Kids Coding Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free Kids Coding Club at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Learn coding basics with Scratch, Cubelets, and other fun activities hosted by library staff. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids. Attendees MUST be between the listed ages of 6 to 11. Kids Coding Club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Certification The Geronimo and Alligator Creek Watershed Partnership presents, Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units: Certification from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Guadalupe County Extension Office, located at 21 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The will be a free light breakfast and lunch is on your own. Pre-registration is required and seats are limited. For more information and to register, visit www.geronimocreek.org or call 979-321-5927. Republican Women Luncheon/Meeting The Guadalupe County Republican Women will have its January Luncheon/Meeting at 11:30 Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The meeting will feature a program on national security and terrorism law with Retired Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott. The program is free and the cost of the meal is $15 with reservations to Glenda Layton by calling or texting 830-391-3979. For more information, visit https://www.guadalupe-county-rw.com. All Ages Chess Club The Seguin Public Library will offer an All Ages Chess Club at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 for all skill levels. There will be chess sets but patrons are welcome to bring their own chess equipment. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Adult Crafternoon The Seguin Public Library will offer its free Adult Crafternoon at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Participants will create their own yarn painting. All materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling 830- 401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Smash Tournament The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 30 featuring a Smash Tournament. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared
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towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Chamber Women’s Council Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have a Women’s Council Luncheon with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in the upstairs classroom, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. There will be a lunch and a Women’s Mental Health Discussion Panel. The cost is $10. Seating is limited and RSVP is required by visiting www.seguinchamber.com/events. Beginner Cricut Class The Seguin Public Library will offer a Beginner Cricut Class at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn the basics of the Cricut machine, the software, and what you can make with it. In this class you will learn machine basics including using the mat, using the blade, account setup and software, connecting to the machine, and cutting with the machine. If possible, bring your own laptop. All materials will be provided. Registration is required by calling 830- 401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. February Chamber After Hours Mixer/Citizen of the Year & Vision Award Reception The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer/Citizen of the Year & Vision Award Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at a location to be determined. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Parkinson’s Support Group The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at 414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@ gmail.com. First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by Lolli Truitt. Veteran Ladies Night There will be a Veteran Ladies Night at 6 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of .every month at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. Ladies, spouses, and surviving spouses will gather for fellowship. Bring a snack and a drink. To RSVP, call 830-3034188, Ext. 1249. Continued on the next page.
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Chamber General Membership Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its General Membership Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Harvey Jacobs Catering and the speaks will be a few elected officials with updates. The meal is $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, Feb. 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
nual Elementary and Middle School Art Show between 4 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at St. Andrew’s McKoegh Hall, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. There is a maximum of two artworks per student. An Awards Reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. For more information, call 830-305-0472, email seguinartleague@yahoo.com, or visit seguinartleague.com.
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.
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Guadalupe Child Welfare Board and entertainment will be provided by Wyatt Arp & Charlie Bragg.
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.
Comal Community Band Musical: Broadway at the Brauntex The Comal Community Band Musical: Broadway at the Brauntex will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Brauntex Theatre, located at 290 West San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Reserve free tickets at www.brauntex.org. For more information, call 830-627-0808. Veterans Information Fair The Veterans Outreach Center will have a Veterans Information Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. Over 17 organizations will be available for Veterans and their families. For questions, call 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249. Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Admission is free and registration is required. For more information, call 830-379-6382. Sunrise Rotary Wild West Game Night The Seguin Sunrise Rotary will have its Wild West Game Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at The Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. Proceeds benefit community and local scholarships. For tickets and more information, call Dennis Clarkson at 210-834-1240. Second Saturday at Community Cycles Seguin The Community Cycles Seguin will be open from 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday of the month at 421 Dolle Avenue in Seguin. The community is encouraged to visit and access the tools, knowledge, and helpful volunteers needed to get bicycles fixed. They also accept bikes for donation, and have refurbished bikes for sale. All proceeds support this non-profit service to the community. For more information, email info@communitycyclesseguinorg. Neuro Art for Art Beginners The Seguin Art League will offer Neuro Art for Art Beginners from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This relaxing and non-pressure class will give you a basis for further self-expression on your own. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472. Elementary and Middle School Art Show The Seguin Art League will accept entries for its 16th An-
Ceramic Garden Worms and Pots Class The Seguin Art League will offer a Ceramic Garden Worms and Pots Class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 2 and Saturday, March 16 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will create a garden worm to accessorize plants, and a pinch pot to enjoy your favorite beverage or snack. Skills learned include the extrusion process, applying texture and decoration, color and glazing. The cost is $40 with supplies included. The Class is limited to 10 adults ages 14 and older. For more information, call 830-305-0472. Leadership Seguin Golf Tournament – Swing For Seguin The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin will have its Swing for Seguin Golf Tournament beginning with registration at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 8 at Starcke Park Golf Course. The fee is $500 per team of four. All proceeds will benefit the Walnut Spring Park near downtown Seguin. To register or sponsor, call 830-3796382 or email leadershipseguin24@gmail.com. Intuitive Watercolor Class The Seguin Art League will offer an Intuitive Watercolor Class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472. Ongoing Community Calendar Items 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 830303-4188 ext. 1249.
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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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Auction Notice: Notice is hereby given that public auctions will be held at the following facilities managed by Devon Self Storage. Property contained in the units will be sold to satisfy the Landlord’s lien for rent and other charges in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com. Online bidding will begin on 2/6/2024 at 10:00AM and will continue until 2/20/2024 at 10:00AM, at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures. com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. 2975 FM 725 New Braunfels TX 78130 Megan Schumann – household items; Debbie Hunter – household items; Clayton Stanton – household items; Cameron Dugas – household items; Devon Scrutchin household items; Cody Allen Bell – household items; James Faulker – household items.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE: 1440 Eastwood Drive - HILLCREST CHURCH, February 3 from 9 am-1 pm. Men's, Womens clothing, a little bit everything! Tacos and Drinks will be available. (Across from Wal-Mart)
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