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New online City Hub feature to help city residents keep an eye on utility bill are exceeded because that might meant that you may a leak somewhere or maybe you forgot your water hose on if you are watering your grass and so it's a good way to monitor your usage throughout the month also a good way to get alerted if you exceed the preset thresholds that you the customer would set up," said Sourdellia.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- You know longer have to wonder if you are using too much water or electricity. That's because the city of Seguin is keeping usage of utilities at the fingertips of its customers. J e n n i f e r Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city of Seguin, says utility customers who currently utilize the City of Seguin's online billing portal will now notice some new ways they can view their usage and receive notifications. She says the City Hub Customer Portal is a mobilefriendly, online utility portal that helps customers better manage their utility billing. She says using the online portal, customers can pay utility bills, manage multiple accounts, schedule payments, view account information and transaction history, monitor

water/electric consumption, and gain a better insight on how and when their utilities are being used. "So now, if you are utility customer and you've got electric or you've got water service with us or you have got both, you can monitor usage online throughout the month and then you can also set thresholds so if you want to set up for budgeting purposes -- if you want set up a certain threshold during the month, you can receive notification if those thresholds

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SHS band director to retire By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- After four years of leading the Seguin High School Mighty Matador Band, Director Stan Mauldin is saying good-bye. That good-bye; however, will come at the end of the school year when Mauldin will officially retire from the marching field, and will leave to pick up the baton as the new executive director of the Phantom Regiment. The Phantom Regiment is a world class drum and bugle corps, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois.

Mauldin, who currently serves on the advisory board for the prestigious Midwest Clinic -- an international band, orchestra and music conference in Chicago -- says it was Sourdellia says this new during a recent visit up north, when online feature allows cus- he was approached about the opportomers to have a better handle tunity with Phantom. on what's going on in their home and eliminate folks from "So what happened with this is I'm being surprised when that util- walking down the exhibit hall at ity bill hits the mail. Midwest and one of my former students is the first woman conductor "It's really a cool feature where of the Marine Drum and Bugle you can manage your electric Corps -- and think about what I just and your water account, you said. One of my former students is can schedule your payment in the first lady conductor of the addition to monitoring your consumption and also get a Marine Drum Corps. She is also a better understanding of how Phantom Regiment alumni and we and when customers are using were just chatting and she said, 'hey, their utilities," said Sourdellia. that ED job is still open at Regiment' and I'm like 'well what do you think?' She says 'well, you See UTILITIES, page 3 ought to apply' and honestly, I just

Director Stan Mauldin sent a text and then it happened real fast. The stuff that we have done here in Seguin -- the ability to raise money, the ability to organize events is what they are looking for so it's an administrative position -- I think which helps my end of it and my age and all that and the energy level and all that kind of stuff but yes, it's a world class drum and bugle corps and they hired me for the ability to raise money and organize events," said Mauldin. Now prior to entertaining the idea, Mauldin says the discussion of retirement was already on the table.

"Seguin is a special place. The facilities are fabulous. The people are extremely kind and sweet. We love these kids like they are our kids so thinking of that, then what do you say as you are leaving? You know seniors are going to leave anyway so that's a good 40 kids who are leaving out of the program as it is and I'm just graduating from the program as they are. Everybody at one point or another changes a job and we tend not to look as these things as jobs but we tend to look at them as opportunities to influence the future," said Mauldin. See MAULDIN, page 3

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Seguin celebrates downtown investments report that it was a great year for downtown. Over $4,175,000 dollars was reinvested in downtown Seguin during 2019. That number (Seguin) -- Part of telling the story of down- includes sold properties, completed rehabilitatown Seguin and the Seguin Main Street tions of buildings and physical improvements Program is tracking its progress, which is to properties in downtown. done by reporting quarterly to the Texas Main Street Program statistics on reinvestment, These projects included small repairs like new businesses, employment growth and HVAC upgrades at several buildings, the volunteer hours within downtown Seguin. addition of new restrooms at Soel Venue and new storefront windows at 105 South River. Seguin Main Street recently compiled the Other large private reinvestments included 10 numbers for 2019 and we are pleased to new apartments in downtown, the expansion Special By Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street program director

of Seguin Brewing with their pizza kitchen Over a dozen new businesses opened in and the purchase of the former Hot Spot. downtown during 2019, including Seguin Nutrition, Tiger Lily and Soel Venue. The In addition to the private reinvestment made new businesses have added to Seguin's into buildings, the public sector also made unique sense of place and bring more people investments in the public realm like over to visit downtown. $300,000 into sidewalks within the downtown district. Other public improvements The work of Main Street would not be possiincluded windows at the County's Probation ble without the support of volunteers who office and the City's complete rehabilitation of make our projects and events possible. In 108 East Mountain that took a vacant build- 2019, volunteers logged 1100 hours for ing to a beautiful office complex that downtown Seguin. This included volunteers improves the customer experience. who worked the information booth at Pecan

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Brothers busted for drugs Customer portal now allows

(Guadalupe County) -- A traffic stop on State Highway 46 has landed a pair of brothers behind bars. Guadalupe County Sheriff's officials say on Thursday, K-9 officer Rafael Pinilla and his K-9 partner "Lorby" conducted a traffic stop of a Chevrolet Tahoe for traffic offenses at the 1400 block of State Hwy 46 South. They say Deputy Pinilla identified the driver as Christopher Gomez, 29, of Seguin. A passenger and also the driver's brother Johnny Ray Gomez, 30, was also identified.

with the driver who did not have a current driver's license. Pinilla then saw indications of nervous behavior and asked the driver for consent to search the vehicle. Upon giving consent, Christopher admitted to having ice/methamphetamines on his person. It was then that the deputy seized 3.95 grams of suspected methamphetamine from Christopher's pocket. A search of the vehicle also revealed 29.50 grams of suspected methamphetamines on the passenger side floor board where Johnny Ray was sitting. All efforts resulted in Pinilla seizing a total of 33.45 grams of methamphetamine.

Both of the Gomez brothers were booked into the Guadalupe County Jail on charges of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. The case will be forwarded to Guadalupe County Attorney's Office According to reports, Pinilla spoke for prosecution.

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utility customers to track utility usage, set-up notifications UTILITIES, continued from page 1

or pre-set cost thresholds.

The online portal information can be viewed in a chart with details, such as: hourly interval data from previous day, average daily usage from the past week, daily usage for current billing cycle, and monthly consumption/cost.

In addition to utility online bill pay, customers can also utilize City Hub to pay traffic fines and court costs to Municipal Court.

Again, customers will be encouraged to set up text and email notifications that alert them of usage that exceeds normal amounts

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The service is free and available online through the City Hub Customer Portal. The portal is not only mobile friendly but also accessible on tablets and personal computers. To access the online portal, log in at and click the utilities button.

Mauldin accepts position with the Phantom Regiment MAULDIN, continued from page 1 Mauldin says Seguin will always be a special place and is already working to help with the transition for the students and for the program as a whole. He says his time at Seguin High School, no doubt, has been rewarding not only for himself but for every student that has come through the program. "I think we have done incredibly cool things. We have done Carnegie and California. We have taken kids to Indianapolis and Chicago. We've been all over and so I think it's been real fun to be

here. We love the community. We are a member of the community. We love being a part of the church community here and all that so we love Seguin. We are also looking forward to what the rest of our lives look like too," said Mauldin. Founded in 1956, "Phantom Regiment offers a world-class drum corps as its crown jewel. It also runs brass, percussion, color guard and leadership camps in several states, drum corps shows in Illinois and West Virginia, a high school marching band competition, a concert band festival, and the Rockford Rhythm percussion ensemble for youth in Rockford."

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TLU men fall to Trinity, bounce back vs. Schreiner (San Antonio, Kerrville) - The Texas Lutheran men's basketball team split a pair of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference road games over the weekend, falling to Trinity 87-79 Friday in San Antonio before rebounding with a 71-64 win over Schreiner on Saturday in Kerrville.

ence losing skid with Saturday's win over Schreiner. The Bulldogs rallied from a 34-28 halftime deficit to out-score Schreiner 43-30 in the second half. The Bulldogs fell behind by seven in the second half before going on a 12-2 run that turned a 29-32 deficit into a 44-41 lead. Caleb Lister had four points in the run, and Sebastian Andrade and Jorden Kite each hit three-pointers.

Trinity hit 9-of-17 (52.9 percent) of its shots from the three-point line Friday night and shot 55.6 percent for the game. The Tigers led 51-46 at the break after shooting 63.6 percent (7-for-11) from the arc and 63.6 percent from the field (21-for33). The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 17 in the first half but closed the first half with a 22-10 run. The Trinity lead grew to 13 with 4:54 remaining in the game, but TLU cut the lead down to seven at the 1:51 mark after a three-pointer from Sebastian Andrade. Ben Hanley converted a layup with 1:35 remaining to push the Tigers' lead back to nine, 8273. A TLU turnover and transition layup from Trinity's Stephen Molina jumped the Tigers' advantage to 84-73 with 73 seconds to play. A Trinity foul, two made free throws from TLU's Trystin Silas, and an Andrade threepointer brought TLU back within seven with

Schreiner would take a 56-55 lead with 6:25 remaining in the game, but Bulldog freshman Trystin Silas made a three with 5:42 to play to put TLU back in front. The Bulldogs would not trail again.

Junior forward Caleb Lister averaged 18 points and 12.5 rebounds in a pair of SCAC road games for Texas Lutheran last weekend. 42 seconds on the clock. The Tigers took care of the ball and made 3-of-4 free throws in the final minute to secure the conference victory. Hanley led the Tigers with 18 points. Luke Stuart added 16. Andrade paced the Bulldogs with 18 points. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. Caleb Lister contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Jorden Kite chipped in 15 points and six rebounds.

All five TLU starters scored in double figures. Jamir Mason scored 11 and had six rebounds, and Trystin Silas put up 13 points and five rebounds. TLU was out-scored in bench scoring 26-6 and for points in the paint 38-24. The Bulldogs had a 16-2 edge in second-chance points. Trinity held the lead in the game for 37 minutes, 30 seconds. The Bulldogs snapped the two-game confer-

The win keeps the Bulldogs in the top-seed position for the upcoming Southern Collegiate Athletics Conference Men's Basketball Championship, to be played Feb. 28-March 1 in Kerrville. TLU, the defending conference champion, still has seven games remaining on the SCAC regular-season schedule. Saturday's Bulldog victory completed a regular-season sweep of the Mountaineers. TLU improved to 11-7 overall and to 8-3 in the SCAC. The Bulldogs are a game-and-a-half ahead of Austin College in the race for the top

Supporting all area athletes! FRIDAY NIGHT SPORTS TLU men's (5:30) & women's (7:30) basketball @ Southwestern, 5:20 pre-game on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro girls (6:30) & boys (7:45) basketball @ Gonzales Marion girls basketball vs. St. Anthony, 6:30 p.m.

Marion boys basketball @ Gervin Academy, 6:30 p.m. Lifegate boys basketball vs. Annapolis, 7:30 p.m. Seguin boys soccer vs. Harlandale, 7 p.m. Seguin girls soccer @ Harlandale, 7 p.m.

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(San Antonio, Kerrville) - The Texas Lutheran's womens basketball team suffered its second and third consecutive losses in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play last week, falling to No. 13 Trinity 82-57 on Friday in San Antonio and to Schreiner 77-69 on Saturday in Kerrville.

The Schreiner Mountaineers overcame a late Texas Lutheran lead Hernandez chipped in 13 points and four rebounds. Vallejo had with an 11-2 run that included three consecutive three-pointers in 10 points and three assists off the Mountaineer bench. Saturday's win over the Bulldogs. Campos led the Bulldogs with 20 points on 7-of-19 shootThe win moved Schreiner a game-and-a-half ahead of TLU in the ing. She made three three-pointers and had three rebounds. race for the fourth seed for the upcoming Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship. Schreiner now holds an Morgan Rodriguez contributed 14 points and four overall record of 8-9 and a conference mark of 6-4. Schreiner rebounds, and Abby Hroch recorded 10 points and five won its third straight conference game. rebounds.

Abby Holland scored a game-high 20 points to lead Trinity at Calgaard Gymnasium on Friday. Holland hit eight of her 12 shots and added six rebounds for the Tigers, who improved to 9-0 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Trinity is 14-2 overall. TLU dropped to 7-11 overall and to 5-6 in the SCAC. Dominique Campos hit a three-pointer for TLU to give the Bulldogs a 64-62 The Bulldogs dropped their second straight and fell to 7-10 over- lead at the 4:10 mark. Morgan Rodriguez gave TLU its final lead, all and 5-5 in the SCAC. Trinity made 51.6 percent of its total 67-66, with a layup at the 2:17 mark. shots and hit 13 three-pointers. The Tigers were 13-for-27 (48.1 percent) from the arc. The Mountaineers then hit three-pointers on three consecutive possessions to take the lead and stretch it to 75-69 with 53 secTLU went 20-for-54 (37 percent) from the floor and 8-for-24 onds remaining on the clock. Miranda Vallejo, Josline (33.3 percent) from the three-point line. Hernandez, and Zahra Cross made the consecutive three-pointers for Schreiner. TLU turned the ball over 27 times, and Trinity held a 30-18 edge Cross made a pair of free throws with 19 seconds remaining to in points-off-turnovers. close out the scoring. Dominique Campos led the Bulldogs with 12 points and five rebounds. Kasey Hairell added 10 points and four rebounds off Cross scored a game-high 26 points and added five rebounds and the Bulldog bench. Tara Molina registered six assists. three assists. She was 9-for-16 from the field and 4-of-8 from the arc.

Cami Davis led TLU with 10 rebounds. The senior guard also scored eight points. TLU and Schreiner shot 43.3 percent and 43.9 percent, respectively, from the field, but the Mountaineers took six more shots and made five more three-pointers. Schreiner out-rebounded TLU 45-37 and had a 17-2 edge in fast break points. TLU returns to action Friday with a 7:30 p.m. road game in Georgetown against Southwestern University. The contest will air as part of a men's and women's doubleheader on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

Bulldogs split SCAC road games seed. St. Thomas (Texas) leads the SCAC standings with a 10-1 conference mark, but the Celts are in transition to NCAA Division III and are currently ineligible for SCAC and NCAA DIII post-season tournaments. The Celts can win the SCAC regularseason championship, but they will not be in the tournament championship.

Lister led TLU in the conference win grabbed five boards. with his 20 points, 13 rebounds and three assists. Eight of Lister's 13 total TLU won despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the field and 28.6 percent rebounds came on the offensive glass. from the three-point line. The Bulldogs Lister was 7-for-16 from the field and went to the line 30 times and made 21 6-for-8 from the free throw line. free throws.

Schreiner fell to 6-11 overall and to 4-6 in the SCAC. The top six eligible teams make the SCAC post-season tournament. Schreiner currently sits in seventh.

Andrade added 18 points, four TLU had an eight-point edge at the free rebounds and three steals. Andrade was throw line and a 24-9 advantage from 7-for-8 at the foul line. the arc. Despite the 28.6 percent shooting from the three-point line, TLU Kite and Silas each scored 13. Silas made eight threes to Schreiner's three. collected seven rebounds, and Kite

TUESDAY SCHEDULE Seguin boys basketball vs. Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Seguin girls basketball @ Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls (6:30) & boys (7:45) basketball vs. S.A.-Brooks Marion girls (6:30) & boys (7:30) basketball vs. Randolph Lifegate boys basketball vs. Town East, 6 p.m. Seguin boys soccer @ Boerne-Champion, 7 p.m. Seguin girls soccer vs. Boerne-Champion, 7 p.m.

The Mountaineers were 3-for-17 (17.6 percent) from the arc. J'Sean Miller led Schreiner with 16 points and 16 rebounds. The Bulldogs play a third-straight conference road game this Friday when they face Southwestern at 5:30 p.m. in Georgetown. The game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Pre-game coverage starts at 5:20.

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LULAC Community Garden The LULAC Community Garden located on 8th street has free spinach, broccoli, and mustard greens available. Please bring a bag for the produce. Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .www.library.seguintexas.gov. Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. Teen Tuesday: Gaming Tournament The Seguin Public Library will host a free MarioKart Tournament for youth ages 12-17 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Technology Room on the 2nd floor. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Alcoholics Anonymous The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church. TLU VITA Tax Clinics The TLU Business Department will provide free tax return preparation assistance to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The clinics will begin from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 29 and will also be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April 13 in the Beck Center, Lower Level. There will be no clinics the week of spring break, March 14-21. Kiwanis Club Meeting The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Viva Bien! Live Well with Diabetes The New Braunfels Food Bank and the Seguin Public Library will offer a free Diabetes Lifestyle Education Class at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov, or by calling 830-401-2422.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org.

TLU Guest Speaker The Texas Lutheran University will welcome guest speaker, Eboo Patel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Jackson Auditorium.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and will return Thursday, Feb. 6.

Adult Craft Night The Seguin Public Library will have an Adult Craft Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. All materials will be provided. Due to limited space, registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov, or by calling 830.401.2422.

STEM Saturday in the Seguin ISD The Seguin ISD in partnership with Texas State University and NASA will offer Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Saturdays, for fourth through eighth grade students, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through March 7 at Barnes Middle Chamber Valentine Luncheon School, located at 1539 Joe Carrillo The Seguin Area Chamber of Blvd, in Seguin. For more information Commerce will have its Valentine call 830-401-8600. Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center. RSVP Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale meals are $15 or $20 at the door. The Hillcrest Church will have its Register by Friday, Jan. 31 by calling Annual Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale 830-379-6382. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be over 30 vendor booths Geronimo VFW Dance and breakfast and lunch will also be There will be a dance featuring Paul available. Sanchez and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the AARP Tax Aide Program Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. The AARP Tax Aide Program will proHwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is vide free electronic filing (E-File) of $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen Federal Income Tax Returns for the opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or elderly, low and medium income from more information call 830-379-0506 or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 830-305-8829. from Saturday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, April 11 at the Seguin Public Library Silver Center Dance (2nd floor) located at 313 W. Nolte St. The Silver Center will have a dance Bring all related tax and identification featuring the Randy Carson Band from documents in order to receive tax 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. return filing assistance. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more informa- Wild Game Chili Dinner tion call at 830-303-6612. The Trinity Oaks Guadalupe River Camp will have its Wild Game Chili GVEC Scholarship Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, The Guadalupe Valley Electric Feb. 1 at the Big Red Barn in Seguin. Cooperative (GVEC) is offering schol- Entry fees are $10 with tea or water or arships to high school seniors graduat- $20 with tea, water, or adult beverages ing in Spring 2020. For eligibility (beer/margarita). Sponsorships are information and the online application, available. For more information call visit . All applications must be submit- 830-210-980-6424 or email ted online prior to midnight Saturday, kenneth@trinityoaks.org. Feb. 1.

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Chamber Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Chamber Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court Street in Seguin. The program will be “Disruptive Business Growth.” For more information and to purchase tickets call 830-379-6382.

Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment provided by the Barefoot Becky Orchestra. For more information call 210-566-5864 or 210800-3625.

First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Big Red Barn. Choose between a hand cut 10 ounce ribeye or a generous portion of hand battered fish complete with all the trimmings for $15. A child’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. This month’s beneficiary is Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by the Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp Show.

Discover What’s Flying The Guadalupe Master Naturalists will offer “Discover What’s Flying,” as part of its “Discover Nature Series,” at 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The free program is for pre-k through 4th grade.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com. Blood Drive The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center.

Sherriff’s Mounted Posse Accepting New Members The Guadalupe County Sherriff’s Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin. For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page. TLU Guest Speaker The Texas Lutheran University will welcome guest speaker, Nadia BolzWeber at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Jackson Auditorium. Showcase Seguin The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.

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Relay for Life Bake Sale There will be a Relay for Life Bake Sale at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at El Ranchito. For more information visit . Intro to Crisis Intervention Workshop The Precious Life Services will offer free Intro to Crisis Intervention Workshops Saturday, Feb. 15 in New Braunfels and Saturday, Feb.22 in Seguin. Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information and to register visit or call 830-372-5980. Special Kids with Special Needs Benefit Playland Productions & Events will present a dinner and a show, “Love at The Parthenon Lounge,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Aumont Rose Ballroom, located at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $60 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and at . Marion Library Medicare Counseling There will be Medicare Counseling provided by a Certified Benefits Counselor from the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) from 4 to 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Marion Community Library. Registration is required by calling 830-491-5767 or emailing jscarlett@AACOG.com.

Relay for Life Captain Meetings There will be Relay for Life Captain Meetings at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 18, March 18, and April 14 at Advanced Home Health, located at 1064 E. Ireland St. in Seguin. For more information visit . Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19. Marion Library Visiting Author The Marion Community Library will welcome visiting author, Wendy Barker, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Barker will be reading selections from her newest book “ Gloss,” and will be available for questions regarding her work. For more information call Please 830-914-2371. NARFE Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss “Estate Planning,” presented by Beverly Davidek, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. For more information call Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482. Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit .

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Vital Statistics Frederick “Rick” Seward Jr.

Fredrick Wayne Seward Jr. "Rick" of New Berlin, TX passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 in his home on the family farm surrounded

the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. Herlinda was born in Sugarland, Texas on March 29, 1921 to Concepcion and Maria (De La Cruz) Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lorenzo Camarillo Sr., her parents, as well as four brothers and two sisters.

Rick worked most of his life as a professional printer at American Printers in San Antonio, TX and Clear Vision in Houston, TX. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching the Houston Astros.

Survivors include her children, Lorenzo Camarillo Jr., Jesse Camarillo, Henry Camarillo and wife Margie, Frank Camarillo and wife Grace, Jimmy Camarillo, Bobby Camarillo and wife Adela, Dennis Camarillo, Leticia Camarillo and partner Steve Flores, and Lucy Camarillo-May and husband Carl; brother, Raul “Rudy” Gutierrez; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; numerous other nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Damien Camarillo, Ryan Camarillo, Phillip Varela, Keith May, Lance Camarillo, and Roy Garcia and honorary pallbearer, Iysen Varela.

He spent most of his spare time on the farm or at the "office" Luensmann's.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

Rick is preceded in death by his oldest son Bryan Cole Seward; Brother Robert L Seward; and his parents Tiny Denning, George A. Denning, and Fred Seward.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

He is survived by his son, Trey Seward and his wife April; his daughter Kari L. Binley of California and husband Lance; and his youngest daughter Shawna Denning Buck, and her wife Regina.

Irene Schrank Koepsel

Rick was a proud Grandpa of three wonderful grandchildren; Cole, Casey and Baylee. Memorial services will be held at The Gerth Party Room 6655 I-10 Frontage Rd, Seguin, TX 78155, Sunday February 9, 2020 at

On Friday, January 31 visitation will be held at 9:30 am prior to the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

by family. He was born July 22, 1949 to Carrie N. Seward "Tiny" and Frederick Wayne Seward "Fred" in Castroville, TX . He was raised by his mothers second husband, George A. Denning of Stockdale, TX who he called "Daddy". Rick served four years in the United States Air Force with a stint in Vietnam.

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Herlinda G. Camarillo Herlinda G. Camarillo, age 98 of Seguin, passed away on January 26, 2020. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by

Convalescent and the Eden Home. She was known as the “Cookie Lady” at Cross Church. She so enjoyed being a part of the Butterfly Quilters. Irene loved needle work and quilting. In her later years Irene loved to travel in the Midwest. She especially loved traveling along and on the Mississippi river. Irene is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Robert Lee Koepsel, son Robert Lee Koepsel Jr, infant daughter, two infant grandsons, her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her loving daughter, Janet Person and husband Dennis, grandson Carl Person, granddaughter Kristine Homb and husband Craig. She will be missed by her loving nieces, Mary Ann Barta, Ethlene Barta and husband Henry, Nancy Russell, Judy Jarzombek and Shirley Bohanan and husband Eugene. Also her loving, long time care giver Letty Ramos. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 Bauer, Seguin, Texas 78155 or to the charity of one’s choice. 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.

Jesse H. Lopez Jesse H. Lopez, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on January 24, 2020.

Irene Schrank Koepsel age 90 of Seguin, passed away January 25, 2020.

Irene was born on June 4, 1929 in a farm house in Southwestern Guadalupe County. She was the seventh child of Henry and Meta (Frederick) Schrank. Irene lived her entire like in Guadalupe County. She was many things to many people. She was a room mother, a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Sunday and Vacation Bible school teacher, volunteer at the American Legion, volunteer for the American cancer Society,” Right to Life”. Irene worked for many years as a nurse aid at the Seguin

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10 a.m. for the Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. Jesse was born on September 10, 1943 in Luling, Texas to John and Trinidad (Hildago) Lopez. He is preceded in death by his loving wife,

Amelia Lopez, son Jesse Lopez, Jr., his parents, sister, Susan Lopez and brother, Rudy Lopez. Survivors include his children, Lisa Citta and husband Patrick, Jesse Allen, Yvette, Vanessa, Jessica and Cathy Lopez; grandsons, Joshua Lopez, Adrian Lopez and Christian Citta; granddaughter, Abrianna Citta; brothers, Joe Lopez and wife Josie, and Margarito Lopez and wife Carmen. 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.

Celestino Soto, Jr. Celestino Soto, Jr., age 67 of Kingsbury, passed away on January 24, 2020. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service being conducted at 6 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. Celestino was born on December 14, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Celestino, Sr. and Maria (Ramon) Soto. He will be remembered as a longtime employee of Alamo Group in Seguin. Celestino enjoyed mud drag racing and show and shine car shows. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ernest Saenz, Jr. Survivors include his children, Melissa Parra (Robert), Robert Soto, and Sabrina Hernandez (David); siblings, Mary Lou Soto Reyes (Sisto), San Juan Soto, Sr. (Terry Macaleb), Ernestina Medina (Joe), Mario Soto (Rosa), Salvador Soto, and Benancio Enrique Soto, Sr.; grandchildren, Brandon Saenz, Jeremiah Soto, and Daisy Hernandez; great-granddaughter, Josie Grace Bazan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewll.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. VITAL STATISTICS. page 14

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Religion Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale The Hillcrest Church will have its Annual Rummage/Garage/Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be over 30 vendor booths and breakfast and lunch will also be available. “Souper Bowl of Caring” The First Presbyterian Church Seguin will participating in the annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” after its morning worship service Sunday, February 2. Donations will collected for the Christian Cupboard and a free soup luncheon will be held in Karrick Fellowship Hall.

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Timothy “Tim” King Hartzog, Sr.

TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020 and Lois moved to Seguin in 2009. When he wasn’t working, Tim enjoyed being outdoors, whether doing yard work, fixing anything and everything – whether his, friends or neighbors’ stuff - fishing, as well as an unending passion for golf, which consumed almost every afternoon throughout his retirement. If not for a lifetime of obviously defective putters, Tim would have approached being a scratch golfer.

Timothy “Tim” King Hartzog, Sr., 72, of Seguin, TX left this earth on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Beyond his outdoor endeavors, Tim loved his wife Lois of 49 years like no other. He could and would do anything to make sure she was cared for and truly was the most precious gift of his life.

St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Family Center of St. James Catholic Church. The program will be on floral arrangements with Denise Jeffers. Tickets and information will be available for a trip in April to the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin. Refreshments will be served. All members are asked to bring peanut butter and jelly for our Food Pantry.

Tim was born on March 13, 1947 to Arthur Purvis “Mike” and Mary Ruth Hartzog in Rio Hondo, TX, the fifth of six children.

For many years, they took an annual trip together with Tim’s mother, brothers and spouses, taking them to destinations around the world, having 30+ years of pictures and memories of great times together.

He spent his early childhood years in Rio Hondo until going to attend and graduate high school at the San Marcos Baptist Academy.

Tim was predeceased by his parents, his brother Wayne, sister Dorothy Gwen, and daughter-in-law Sandy Hartzog.

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He went to training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and then served at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX from 1968 until 1974.

The St. James Catholic Church will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Family Center.

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 be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 3792238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

After beginning school at Southwest Texas University, he decided to join the Army National Guard.

As part of his time in the Guard, Tim served as a rigger, stuffing parachutes for himself and fellow guardsman. After his training brought him back to Texas, Tim began working for his brother Wayne, in the family grocery store in Lockhart, TX, for what would be a 30 year career in the grocery business. Shortly thereafter, Tim met and fell for Lois Marie Groeschel, who he married on June 21, 1970, going on to have two sons, Timothy King, Jr. and Terry Keith. After a few years in Lockhart, the family would move to Luling, TX in 1972 where Tim would run another family grocery store and raise his family. In 1991, the family moved to Brownsville, TX to be closer to the family’s expanded grocery business, where Tim continued working with brothers Wayne and Jerry until the family business was sold in 1999. After 18 total years in Brownsville, Tim

He is survived by his wife Lois, son Navy Chief Timothy King Hartzog, Jr. (retired) of Aiea, Hawaii, son Terry Hartzog and his wife Ashley of Keller, TX, and by his four grandchildren Tyler Keith, Daniel Patrick, Abigail Elise and Mason Andrew Hartzog, of Keller, TX, his sister Barbara Hartzog of Austin, TX, sister Linda Sandell and her husband Larry, of Austin, TX, brother Jerry Hartzog and his wife Jan of Rio Hondo, TX, mother-in-law Edna Groeschel of Austin, TX, sister-in-law Sandy Schuch and her husband Don of Austin, TX, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Seguin Police Department and Seguin EMS for their service and compassion for Tim and our family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Tim’s honor can be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd, Seguin, Texas, 78155. There will be a memorial service held at 1:00, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin, TX, with Jerry Hartzog officiating. 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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