Jan.
17, 2025
MLK festivities continue this weekend in Seguin
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- The weather may slow down Monday’s plans to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day in Seguin, but that won’t be the case for the rest of the long weekend.
The Seguin MLK Day Planning Committee says freezing temperatures have led to the cancellation of Monday’s Freedom March and MLK Observance in Central Park. But all the events scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are still on as planned.
Two events are planned for 6:30 p.m. Friday. The first will be the Seguin ISD’s Musical Showcase in the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center. MLK committee member Linda Schuler says students from across the district will be showing off their talents as part of the event. She says you should come early, because there’s usually a packed house for this event.
“The first time we had it, we were at the (Seguin) Coliseum, and we had set up 300 chairs. We eventually had to put out 200
more chairs, because the people really came out and supported it. It’s gotten bigger and bigger and bigger each year, which I am happy for, because we needed something for the kids and that was the reason basically why I wanted to start this choir showcase,” said Schuler.
The Black Entrepreneurs Networking event will also be held on Friday night. The event, held in Tschoepe Hall at Texas Lutheran University, is a chance for businesspeople to get to know one another in an informal setting. Committee member Regina Lee says even though both events start at 6:30, they feel like they will attract two very different audiences.
“We understand that it kind of seems like a conflict, but Friday night belongs to the kids. There are a lot of people in our community who don’t have children, or their children are gone away from home. So, maybe you have to mix and match, and decide what you want to do, but hopefully, MLK, pg. 3
Superintendent evaluation tool still being considered
Seguin ISD Trustees look to approve instrument next week
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees are inching closer to approving a tool they say will help them properly and fairly evaluate the performance and duties of Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil. The trustees who were expected to approve an evaluation instrument on Tuesday failed to do so after realizing that more still needed to be applied to the evaluation tool – a tool they say will hopefully consider all the things that are happening right now throughout the district.
Failure to secure an instrument on Tuesday, however, came after the board struck down a motion by new Trustee Lisa Burns to move forward with what is called the Commissioner’s “recommended” Evaluation Instrument.
Burns says the instrument provides a more narrowed focus for the board at this time -- allowing it to later concentrate on establishing specific future goals and priorities for the superintendent including but not limited to student performance, community relations, staff retention and development and community with the board. Burns said she believes the evaluation formats used with past evaluations were not as effective as they could have been.
After failing 1-6, Board President Denise Crettenden further explained to the Seguin Daily News of a recent workshop where the board established a consensus to come up with a more customized evaluation instrument. In fact, when it’s all said and done, she says the plan is to embed the Commissioners Instrument with the board’s format.
“There is an instrument from the commissioner that looks at a lot of data like STAAR scores and things like that and in this instrument, we looked at doing things beyond just those kinds of scores and that kind of data. So, we brought in parts of the Strategic Plan and parts of the Superintendent’s Job Description and
looked at adding those in. So, a lot of that was already in the instrument that we looked at during the board workshop. We requested some changes but after having some time to review all of that again (and) after they made the changes, we had some additional changes that we wanted to make,” said Crettenden.
Crettenden says by having a customized instrument, it allows the district to take a deeper look at what is happening inside local classrooms.
“So for instance, the instrument from the commissioner as I said used a lot of STAAR test data but in the tool that we are looking at, there is also things like Istation data because kindergarten, first and second, they don’t take the STAAR test but their reading proficiency is very important and how we get to that proficiency is important so we want to look at things beyond the STAAR test,” said Crettenden.
Crettenden says it is especially vital that this tool plays alongside the district’s Strategic Plan. A strategic plan serves as the document that outlines the district’s long-term vision, mission and core values along with specific goals and objectives to achieve them.
“If you are looking at other things that are in the Strategic Plan, we have things like looking at the feedback that we get from surveys from our community, from the staff and from our students -- so, those different kinds of surveys that they take and just looking at some other things –
financial, facilities, all things that fall under the job description of the superintendent but aren’t necessarily spelled out from that tool from the Commissioner. We are still using that tool from the Commissioner, but we don’t all feel like that’s enough,” said Crettenden.
Crettenden says at least for the Seguin ISD, the hope is that the evaluation instrument will take into account all the different aspects in the rating of a superintendent. She says it won’t simply be rating boxes with a number.
“The instrument is all the different points that you are basically rating the superintendent on but it’s not just a number. You do give a number but it’s also comments, feedback, goals, things that you would like to see changed. It’s really a great time to explain and give feedback to the superintendent,” said Crettenden.
Crettenden along with other board members feel they are doing their due diligence in nailing down this evaluation instrument. In light of the many concerns as well as the many successes throughout the district, board members say it’s their responsibility to make sure things are kept fair and accurate and that results of any instrument lead to the future success of the district.
“We have a great opportunity to set goals for future things based on the things that we have seen in the last year. So, while it might not be spelled out in one section, it’s under the umbrella of some of these things,” said Crettenden.
Trustees are expected to again take action on the evaluation instrument during its regular board meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Seguin ISD Board Room. The board room is located inside the district’s Administration Building. Dr. Vijil’s evaluation is slated for some time in February.
Do you know where I am? Have you seen me?
(Seguin) – Seguin Police officials hope you can point them in the right direction when it comes to the whereabouts of 19-year-old Shiye Fuentes.
They say at approximately 1:39 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Seguin Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block of San Antonio Avenue for reports of shots fired.
Through their investigation, detectives determined the incident began as a road rage confrontation and escalated when one individual fired shots at another vehicle.
After interviewing several witnesses, officials say their Criminal Investigations Division identified Fuentes as the suspect in this case. Fuentes currently has an active warrant for Aggravated
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Assault with a Deadly Weapon related to this incident.
Officials ask that if anyone has information regarding Shiye Fuentes’ whereabouts to please contact the Seguin Police Department at 830-379-2123.
you don’t have that problem,” said Lee.
On Saturday, activities get started at 10 a.m. at Pecan Town Books & Brews in downtown Seguin. The bookstore will be hosting an MLK Story Time event. The annual MLK Banquet will be held on Saturday night in the Seguin Coliseum. The banquet is the only paid event. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased via a link on the group’s website or on the MLK Day Planning Committee’s Facebook page. Guest speakers for the banquet include Katie Cunningham, Cibolo city councilwoman; George Green, former New Braunfels city councilman; and Michael Hart, pastor of Spirit Filled Family Church in Schertz.
“This year, we’re going to speak on hope, love and unity. We have three great speakers doing that. They’re not going to speak for 30 minutes each. I promise you (that),” said Lee.
The banquet gets started at 5:30 p.m., but the doors will officially open at 4 p.m. for a social hour.
The schedule continues on Sunday afternoon. A Gospel Fest, featuring the Seguin Community Choir and others, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in TLU’s Wupperman Little Theater.
The Community Choir is a labor of love for members of the MLK Committee. Lee and Schuler say
They can also submit an anonymous tip to the Guadlupe County Crime Stoppers. Tips may be submitted by either calling 1-877403-8477 (TIPS) or by visiting guadalupecountycrimestoppers. org.
you’ll enjoy the local choir and a special performance by a choir from Texas State University.
“You are going to be really entertained, and you’re going to really enjoy it and really feel uplifted. That’s the whole purpose of this. We did leave that to the younger people. (Committee members) Herman Lampkin and Derric Bogany are kind of overseeing that. This is not about political lines. It’s not about color lines. It’s about opening mouths – if you like to sing and want to sing. The choir is diverse...and we’re (also) going to be so blessed to have the Texas State Choir coming down,” said Lee.
This year’s celebration was expected to carryover into Monday’s federal MLK Day holiday, but the weather has once again led to a change of plans.
The committee announced Thursday that Monday’s activities have all been canceled due to the colder weather that’s expected to hit on Monday morning. The cancellation means that there will not be a Freedom March on Monday, and the MLK program in Central Park has also been canceled. Temperatures are expected to be in the 20’s on Monday, with wind chill readings in the teens. Organizers say it’s just too cold to allow those outdoor activities to continue.
They say they are heartbroken, because this is the second year in a row that the march and program have been canceled because of freezing conditions.
SPORTS
Texas Sports Headlines
Report: Cowboys To Interview Saleh For HC Job
(Frisco, TX) -- The Cowboys are on the search for a new head coach. NFL Network reports that Dallas is expected to interview former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh for its own head coaching vacancy. The 45-year-old went a combined 20-and36 over three-plus seasons leading the Jets. He was fired following a 2-and-3 start to the 2024 season. The Cowboys begun their search earlier this week after Mike McCarthy’s contract expired.
Texans Visit Chiefs In AFC Divisional Round
(Kansas City, MO) -- The Texans are looking to lock up a spot in the AFC Championship Game. Houston will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in a Divisional Round matchup on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. The team has elevated
wide receiver Jared Wayne from the practice squad to the active roster and signed wideout Alex Erickson to the practice squad in a corresponding move. On the injury report, wide receiver Robert Woods was the lone player that did not participate in yesterday’s practice. Right guard Shaq Mason and running back Joe Mixon were among six that were limited during the session. The Texans have lost four straight head-to-head games against the Chiefs dating back to the 2020 Divisional Round.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers Declares For NFL Draft
(Undated) -- The Longhorns are losing their starting quarterback to the NFL. Texas QB Quinn Ewers is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Ewers departs Austin after leading the Horns to back-toback appearances in the College Football Playoff semifinals. He went a combined 21-and-5 as a
starter and played in the program’s only two CFP victories since that format began in 2014. Ewers passed for 9,128 yards and 68 touchdowns across his three seasons at Texas. He is currently ranked as ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s fifthranked quarterback in the class.
Mavericks Lose To Pelicans
(New Orleans, LA) -- The Mavericks suffered a third straight loss. Dallas fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-116 at the Smoothie King Center. Daniel Gafford led the way with 27 points and 12 rebounds while Jaden Hardy came off the bench to score 21. P.J. Washington recorded a doubledouble of his own with 14 points and 14 boards. The Mavs are sitting seventh in the West at 22-and19. They return home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow night.
VITAL STATISTICS
Gesick
Edward “John” Gesick Jr., a decorated U.S. Army veteran, teacher, historian, and passionate advocate for the preservation of local history, died on January 13, 2025, at the age of 81.
Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully.
John was born on March 16, 1943, in Washington, D.C., while his father was stationed at the Pentagon during World War II.
After the war, his family lived in Chicago before settling in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1961, then went on to Texas A&I (now Texas A&M Kingsville), where he earned a degree in History with a minor in Spanish in 1965. Later, he earned a Master of Education from Boston University in 1979.
Immediately after college, John was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, where he would serve for 14 years, earning numerous accolades for his service. As a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, he deployed to Vietnam, where he was seriously injured in combat. After being sent back to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for surgery and rehabilitation, John spent part of his recovery working on his father’s farm in Seguin. It was during this time that he made a vow to one day settle in Seguin, a promise he would fulfill in his later years.
John’s military career also took him to several other postings, including Panama; Seoul,South Korea; Grafenwoehr, Germany, and Fort Huachuca in Arizona, where he taught at the Army Intelligence School. He earned numerous military honors, including the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars (one with valor), two Army Commendation Medals with valor, and a
Meritorious Service Medal. He was a proud Green Beret, and his dedication to service remained central to his life.
Following his service in the Army, John returned to Texas in 1979, settling on his family farm in Seguin, building a house, raising cattle, and harvesting pecans. He began his second career as an educator. He taught Texas History, World History, and Psychology at Seguin High School and later at Texas Lutheran College, where he was respected by students for his passion and deep knowledge of the subject matter. He was also an active member of the local community, serving as Chairman of the Guadalupe Historical Commission and Rotary Club president. His commitment to preserving the history of Seguin, Guadalupe County, and Texas led him to write several books, including Under the Live Oak Tree; Seguin and Guadalupe County; Historic Guadalupe County; and The Kickapoo: Keepers of Tradition. He was instrumental in the founding of the Heritage Museum of Seguin, a project that was close to his heart, and he remained a dedicated advocate for local history throughout his retirement.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Polly Pinneo Gesick; his father, Edward John Gesick; and his brother, William Henry Gesick. He is survived by his four children, Kimberly (Jeff) Canfield, Laura (Theron) Gesick, Christine (Allen) Long, and Patrick Gesick; nine grandchildren: Cole Canfield; Cameron and Griffin Carlin; Sophie, Graham, Claire, and Amelia Long; Abigael and Blaise Gesick, as well as his niece and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas. John’s family invites you to a public reception to celebrate his life following the funeral service, which will be held at the Heritage Museum in Seguin. All are welcome to gather and share memories of John.
Private interment will be in San Geronimo Cemetery.
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.
Smith
Lydia Smith passed away on January 11th, 2025. Het services are listed below. We will be emailing an updated obituary soon as the family has it ready.
Visitation: Thursday, January 23, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Refuge Church of Our Lord 410 N Guadalupe St Seguin , Tx 78155
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 23, 2025
11:00AM Refuge Church of Our Lord 410 N Guadalupe St Seguin , Tx 78155
Graveside Service: Friday, January 24, 2025
9:30AM Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78209
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.
Zunker
Gene M. Zunker, age 77 of Seguin, passed away at his home with his family by his side.
Gene was born on September 10, 1947, to Herbert and Leona (Lorenz) Zunker.
He was a Seguin High School Class of 1966 graduate and married his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann McLean on June 14, 1968. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and then earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University. His entire career was in sales where he traveled across the U.S.
Gene loved spending time with friends and family playing cards and board games. He enjoyed drag racing in his 1955 Chevy Bel Air, watching football and westerns on tv, golfing, and fishing.
His parents preceded him in death along with his sister Jolene Wagenfuehr and twin infant brothers.
Gene is survived by his wife Patricia and his three children Brian Zunker (Daniel Trevino), Teresa Zunker (Toma Miller), and Brent Zunker; his three
grandchildren Haley Bahm (Alex Soucy), Jayden Zunker-Trevino (Caroline Foster), and Zoey Miller; his sisters Ilene Cherry (brother-in-law Patrick, Sr.) and Darlene Zies; and nieces and nephews Trevor Wagenfuehr (Claudine), Shelley Lutz, Erik Wieland (Cheryl), Patrick Cherry, Jr. (Jessika), Nicholas Zies; and great nieces and nephews.
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. Private family graveside services and interment will be held later at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers are Patrick Cherry, Sr., Mark Lutz, Joseph Lutz, Russell Lutz, Shawn Shimek, Trevor Wagenfuehr, Erik Wieland, and Nicholas Zies. Honorary pallbearers are David McLean, Ryan McLean, Myron McLean, Harold Shimek, Robert Sczech, Galen Sczech, and Chuck Slaten.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townsend Rd., 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.
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.
Commission Recommends New Definitions For Obesity
(Undated) -- A team of global health experts is proposing redefining obesity. The Commission on Clinical Obesity is recommending including body fat measurements and existing health issues instead of relying on body mass index alone. They also recommend using the terms “pre-clinical” and “clinical” obesity to distinguish between people who have potential health risks from obesity versus those who have issues affecting their organ functions.
FDA Proposes Front-Of-Package Nutrition Labels
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is proposing a new rule aimed at helping shoppers make healthier choices. The proposed rule would require new labels on the front of food packaging that shows information including whether a product has low, medium or high amounts of sodium, saturated fat or added sugar. It would “complement” the Nutrition Facts label that is already required on most packaged food, according to the FDA. Advocates say front-of-package labels have been shown in other countries to incentivize food companies to reformulate products and help people make healthier options.
L.A. County Temporarily Bans Use Of Leaf Blowers
(Los Angeles, CA) -- Los Angeles County is temporarily banning the use of power air blowers, including all leaf blowers. The L.A. County Department of Public Health issued the order on Tuesday. It is to reduce health risks from breathing in wildfire ash and smoke. It’s unclear how long the order will be in place.
FDA Proposes Limit On Nicotine In Tobacco Products
(Washington, DC) -- The Food and Drug Administration is hoping to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products. The agency says a proposed rule could could make tobacco products less addictive and easier to quit. The United States would be the first country to implement a limit if the rule is finalized. The FDA’s commissioner said in a statement that the move “could save many lives and dramatically reduce the burden of severe illness and disability, while also saving huge amounts of money.”
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.
FOR SALE
ESTATE FURNITURE SALE: Antique and contemporary furniture, 2-bedroom suite, table with 8 chairs (antique), and more beautiful pieces at great prices! Will text photos or by appointment to view, call Debbie at 830-556-1094.
