Jan. 20, 2025
Seguin sounding its winter weather warning
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — The monitoring of weather is officially underway these next few days in the City of Seguin, Guadalupe County and throughout most areas of the Central Texas Region. An arctic winter cold blast arrived Saturday and is expected to bring even colder weather to the area for the next few days. Officials say there remains an increased chance for wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and/or snow occurring across portions of the area tonight (Monday) into Tuesday morning. Residents continue to be reminded to Protect your 4 Ps:
People – Check on loved ones and neighbors.
Pets – Bring them inside and keep them warm. Plants –Cover or bring them indoors.
Pipes – Wrap and insulate to prevent freezing. As temps drop to below freezing, safety must remain a top priority for every home and business!
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Guadalupe County Sheriff’s officials intercept drugs on Interstate 10
(Seguin) – A traffic stop on IH10 has landed a McAllen man behind bars. Guadalupe County Sheriff’s officials report that on Wednesday, Jan 15, K9 Sergeant Dustin Crawford initiated a traffic stop on a Ford F-350 pickup truck following a traffic violation on IH-10 West.
During the traffic stop, officials say Sgt. Crawford identified the driver and sole occupant as Roberto Cardenas, 27, out of McAllen.
After receiving consent to search the vehicle, K-9 Zeus reportedly alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, an aftermarket compartment was discovered.
The compartment contained 5 bundles (6 kilograms) of suspected cocaine. Cardenas was booked into the Guadalupe County Jail for the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.
Agencies involved in the arrest included the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit; Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau and the Seguin Police Department Case Unit.
Kidnapping attempt in Schertz results in arrest
(Schertz) – An attempted kidnapper is behind bars after allegedly attempting to lure a 10-year-old boy into a vehicle in western Guadalupe County. The Schertz Police Department says the suspect, Ismael Ortega Quiroz, 33, of San Antonio was arrested two days after they received a report of a suspicious person in a white van who had attempted to lure the child into the vehicle in the 2500 block of Barr Way. Fortunately, Schertz PD officials say the child was not harmed during the incident and ran from the scene to inform his parents.
Following the description of the suspect and the vehicle, the white van was located at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at a construction site around the area of the initial report.
Officials say this intelligence was shared with their investigations unit who was able to develop probable cause for an arrest warrant.
They say Quiroz remained under surveillance until the arrest
warrant was obtained and was then arrested without incident and transported to the Bexar County Jail for processing. He is being held on attempted kidnapping, a state jail felony.
Schertz Police Chief Jim Lowery stated, “I am proud of the work conducted by the men and women of this department. Thanks to their tenacity, initiative and motivation to achieve optimal results we have this suspect in custody. We want to thank our community for practicing See Something, Say Something and our local, Bexar County, State, and Federal partners for their collaboration in this investigation. There is hope that this arrest will bring some peace of mind to our community.
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
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Weather, continued.
Officials say City of Seguin utilities, emergency services and public works crews will be on standby and will be ready to assist if the weather impacts any essential services or safety needs.
The public is also reminded that the Seguin Public Library Community Meeting Room will open today, Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. for those needing a warm place to go. The library will also be open as a warming shelter for those who need it during normal operating hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. For additional information on shelters, reach out to Seguin PD’s non-emergency
phone number at 830-379-2123. For winter weather resources and important information, visit: https://www. seguintexas.gov. If travel is necessary, be sure to check TxDOT’s drivetexas.org website for current roadway conditions. Any changes with the school schedule will also be made available on each of the district’s respective websites or Facebook pages. Seguin Radio KWED will also have immediate changes or weather warnings on AM 1580 KWED radio or at SeguinToday.com. Details will also be available on the KWED Facebook page.
This week’s arctic blast has already caused the cancellation of some events such as the annual MLK Day Freedom March and Rally in Downtown Seguin.
Navarro boys hold off Bandera for first district win in two years
(Geronimo) -- Playing without their leading scorer late in the fourth quarter, the Navarro Panthers hung on to defeat Bandera 51-46 on Friday night giving Navarro their first district victory in two years.
Clinging to a 49-46 lead with under 15 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, Panther senior Elijah Farley came up with a steal near midcourt and sent the ball ahead to Kohen Blount who was fouled. The junior Blount sank his two free throws to seal the victory. Navarro improved their District 26-4A record this season to 1-2 after going winless in district play last season.
Senior Patrick Monge led the Panthers with 15 points. The leading scorer for Navarro, Monge fouled out late in the fourth quarter. Freshman Weston Shields stepped
up with Monge out, knocking down key free throws down the stretch and drawing a charge in the paint late that gave Navarro a key turnover. Shields finished the game with eight points, all of them coming in the second half.
Blount tallied six points including a buzzer-beating three off a steal at the end of the first quarter to stake the Panthers to a 13-7 lead. Navarro never trailed the rest of the way. Farley finished with eight points and Panther senior Shaun Estrada had six points including four in the first minute of the second half to extend a four-point Panther half time lead to eight early in the third quarter.
The Panthers return home on Tuesday night looking to start a district winning streak when they host the Wimberley Texans.
Chris Austin
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.
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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.
American Cancer Society: Young Women Twice As Likely To Get A Cancer Diagnosis Than Young Men
(Washington, DC) -- Young women are getting cancer diagnoses at almost twice the rate of young men. A new report from the American Cancer Society shows a change in diagnoses’ demographics. They’re moving from older to younger adults and from men to women. Middle-aged women now have a slightly higher cancer risk than men their age. Breast and thyroid cancers in women are driving that trend. The lead author said those two cancers account for nearly half of all cancer diagnoses in women under 50.
Study Links Red Meat To Dementia Risk
(Undated) -- Eating lots of red meat could increase your chances for dementia. A new study shows people who eat the equivalent of two slices of bacon or a hot dog a day have a 13 percent greater chance of developing dementia than those who eat a minimal amount. The study was published in the journal Neurology.
Pope Francis Injures Forearm
(Vatican City) -- Pope Francis has injured his forearm after a fall at his residence on Thursday. The Vatican says the pope suffered a contusion and his arm is being “immobilized” as a precaution. This comes after the 88-year-old pontiff slipped while getting out of bed last month and hit his chin on a bedside table, bruising his face. In an autobiography that was published this week, Francis ruled out resigning. He said he is well and the Church is “governed using the head and the heart, not the legs.”
FDA Approves Sale Of Zyn Pouches
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is authorizing Zyn nicotine pouches to be sold. This comes after the agency said they conducted an “extensive scientific review” on the pouches safety. The agency said it found the pouches posed a lower cancer risk than cigarettes and other smokeless tobacco products, and also found it could help cigarette smokers trying to quit. Zyn exploded in popularity in recent years after going viral online.
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.
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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.
