Jan. 21, 2025
Hot or cold, the show must go on
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – The barns are warming up for the start of the 2025 Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. The show begins today at the Guadalupe County Events Center and runs through Saturday for the annual auction.
Megan Reiley, co-secretary for the youth show’s board of directors, says students have already been braving the colder temperatures hoping to take the top prize at this year’s show. This year, she says the group welcomes 587 exhibitors. With many of them involved in multiple areas, judges plan to keep an eye on over 1,600 entries.
“Our county youth show is for all of our 4H and FFA exhibitors. So, these are our students grade 3 through seniors in high school. All of these kids have agricultural projects, also some homemaking projects so everything from market steers, Show, pg. 3
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Seguin ISD meeting postponed to Thursday
Superintendent evaluation instrument, school calendar plus athletic sign to be considered
(Seguin) – The Seguin ISD this Thursday hopes to finally adopt the evaluation instrument to be used during an upcoming evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil. The board during last week’s special meeting failed to approve a suggested option with the hope of coming back tonight to offer what it says will be a better and more comprehensive tool to evaluate Dr. Vijil’s performance and fulfillment of various goals.
As reported earlier, part of the challenge has been that Dr. Vijil has only been the district’s top administrator for a little over a year. She was named interim superintendent in October of 2023, following the departure of Dr. Matthew Gutierrez, who left to take a job with another district. Dr. Vijil’s interim tag was then removed in February of 2024.
Ensuring the board is doing its due diligence in approving the right tool, Board President Denise Crettenden says it’s important that the board not only perform the evaluation in a timely matter, but that board members also make sure they use it to provide valuable feedback to Vijil.
During last week’s special meeting, some members of the public shared their thoughts about the evaluation process and their overall goals for the district moving forward.
Of the five community members who voiced their opinions before the board, four included some type of accountability for Dr. Vijil’s performance not only in the past but in the future.
In regard to overall goals, local parent and sports mom Lizeth Hernandez told the Seguin Daily News that she wanted Dr. Vijil to be more engaged with the students, especially the student-athletes. Hernandez, who originally had expressed some concerns with the girls’ basketball program, says while one of her concerns seemed to be
smoothing out, she hopes that the evaluation tool encourages more interaction and involvement with all sports programs.
Most of those who spoke at the meeting also belong to the newly formed group called Safe in Seguin. The group for the last couple of months has informally gathered to raise concerns regarding student safety and security, district operation and overall student achievement.
When asked about how she felt about the upcoming evaluation process, Megan Strickland, who now leads that group, says she is hopeful yet determined to keep all folks accountable.
“While she is here, I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt before that evaluation is done to start showing some changes and things that the community wants to see and students, parents, teachers even other Admin (administrators). So, I’m not just saying just give up and replace her because she has a contract. They can’t do that. So, I’m asking before an evaluation is done, just start putting in some effort –showing us that you want to make some changes and do some things
because it’s never too late. It is once the evaluation is done but I’m more optimistic and hopeful that we will see some changes,” said Strickland. In addition to the approval of an evaluation instrument, trustees Thursday will also consider three signage options for the new baseball and softball complex. The sign will be placed above the entrance gate of the new high school athletic facility. Those options for the design of the Matador Legends Ballpark sign will be proposed to the school board for approval. The community nominated name, Matador Legends Ballpark, was approved late last year with hopes of providing the district plenty of time to install the sign before the facility’s grand opening.
Also on Thursday’s agenda is the approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar. Trustees are slated to consider a calendar that for the most part offers all the regular holidays. However, the proposed draft adds a full week for Fall Break from Oct. 6-10.
Thursday’s meeting gets underway today at 6:30 p.m. in the Seguin ISD Board Room located inside of the Administration Building.
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Show, continued.
swine, lambs, goats, chickens, turkeys into Ag mechanics projects – trailers, tractors, needlework, handicraft projects and baked goods. So, kind of a large spectrum of different things,” said Reiley.
Reiley says each of the exhibitors have worked very hard on their projects. She says they again look to the community for its full support.
“Last year, we were right at $1.8 million after all of our final add-ons. We are still pushing. We really want to cross that $2 million threshold this year. That’s our goal. We want to cross it. We know that our auction is really going to be close in size to last year. So, we are hoping that even though that size -- that we can raise more funds for our exhibitors,’ said Reiley.
Reiley says the youth show is a valued program and truly gives back to a hardworking core of students here in our community. She says participating exhibitors include
more than just Seguin ISD students.
“We have a mix of all. We have Navarro ISD. We have Clemens and Steele. We have Marion. We also do have all of the homeschools. Homeschool students are allowed to participate. We even do have students from La Vernia, New Braunfels ISD schools. You don’t have to necessarily live in Guadalupe County. You can only just show in one county. So, we do have some participants from a few other counties that do choose to show in Guadalupe County,” said Reiley.
Due to this week’s arctic blast, Reiley says show organizers will take the show one day at a time. Any changes to the various projects or shows will be shared on the youth Facebook page or on the youth show website available at gcys.org. A link to a live stream of the show can also be found on these online outlets. Those wishing to support the youth and their bravery during this week’s frigid conditions are encouraged to register as a buyer as soon as possible.
Bulldogs Down Gents, 80-66
SHREVEPORT, LA -- Mason Wallace (San Antonio/Judson) scored 12 of his 18 points in the first half as Texas Lutheran got back in the win column with a 80-66 win over Centenary on Sunday at the Gold Dome.
Wallace led all scorers with 18 points, connecting on all six of his attempts from beyond the arc. Wallace matched Matt Perry (2017) for the most threes in a single-game without a miss since the Bulldogs joined the SCAC and the 14th SCAC player to achieve the feat in league history with a minimum of six made attempts. Wallace also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds and dished out three assists.
Semaj Edwards (Lanham, MD/Oak Hill) had 14 points, including going 6-of-6 from the charity stripe in addition to six rebounds and three assists. Trey Blackmore (San Antonio/Cole) added 12 points, five rebounds, and four assists as the Bulldogs snapped their four game losing streak. The Bulldogs made 28 of 61 (45.9 percent) from the field, including 14 of 27 (51.9 percent) from beyond the arc. Texas Lutheran hit all ten of their attempts at the line and outrebounded the Gents 42-28.
In a game that saw six ties and 13 lead changes, the Bulldogs would trail 38-37 at halftime.
Texas Lutheran started the second half with a 12-6 run to take a 49-44 lead and would never look back, leading by as many as 17 points in the second half. Edwards led the Bulldogs with ten points in the second half.
Texas Lutheran made things difficult for Centenary who only had ten assists on the afternoon.
Texas Lutheran returns to action on Friday, Jan. 24, as they travel to Irving for a matchup with the University of Dallas. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM with the game being streamed on FloSports. All streaming and live stats links will be available on tlubulldogs.com.
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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.
WHO Makes Appeal For $1.5 Billion For Health Emergencies
(Undated) -- The World Health Organization is asking for a one-point-five billion dollar appeal to deal with health emergencies. The organization says climate change, epidemics and conflicts are creating a global health crisis with more than 300-million people in need of assistance this year. WHO says its 2025 Health Emergency Appeal will support life-saving health interventions around the globe. The organization says there are 42 ongoing health emergencies and with health systems stretched thin, one and a half billion dollars is needed to help people facing the most difficult situations.
Blue Monday: Saddest Day Of The Year
(Undated) -- It is Blue Monday, the third Monday in January and the day that’s supposedly the most depressing day of the year. A pseudoscientific theory invented by a British psychologist in 2005 to promote bookings with a travel firm, the day is said to be when the weight of returning to our post-New Year’s routine hits hardest. The joy of the holidays is over, bills are due and for many it’s getting tough to keep those resolutions. Some people actually do suffer from what’s dubbed the “winter blues” this time of year, a mild form of seasonal affective disorder.
UnitedHealth CEO Says Health Care Problems Need To Be Addressed
(Minnetonka, MN) -- UnitedHealth Group’s CEO says problems with the country’s health care system need to be addressed. In the first earnings call since the deadly shooting of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thomson on a Manhattan sidewalk, CEO Andrew Witty acknowledged Thursday that there are flaws driving up the costs of health care for people across the country. He blamed both the private sector and government for creating a confusing and costly landscape. The company reported record 2024 revenues.
CDC Wants Quicker Tests For Bird Flu
(Undated) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for quicker tests for bird flu in humans. The CDC is issuing new guidance, asking labs around the nation to try and determine within 24 hours whether a person in the hospital has seasonal flu or the bird flu. Some hospitals send tests out in bulk every few days. There has been an outbreak of bird flu among daily cows and poultry. The threat of bird flu in humans remains low unless they are dealing closely with cattle, poultry or wild birds.
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.
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.
