Child brings narcotics to local elementary school
(Seguin) -- A local elementary school student was transported to the Guadalupe County Juvenile Probation Department after allegedly bringing a bag of cocaine to her classroom.
Seguin Police Detectives say at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday, a Seguin Police Department officer assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Jefferson Elementary School was notified by school administrators regarding the
possible presence of narcotics on campus. Upon arriving at the school, the officer was presented with a small, clear bag containing a white substance that was discovered in a classroom. A field test of the substance was conducted, which confirmed it to be cocaine hydrochloride. The bag was reportedly discovered and turned in by another student who found the drugs inside a desk.
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Guadalupe County, Navarro ISD, SA Food Bank joining forces
Food distribution event set for this weekend
(Seguin) – Today is the deadline to register online for this weekend’s food distribution event.
Guadalupe County this Saturday will be joining forces with the Navarro ISD and the San Antonio Food Bank in hosting the Community Food Distribution Event. Teams of volunteers will be on hand to
help load vehicles this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Navarro Intermediate School parking lot located at 588 Link Rd.
Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator, and fire marshal, says the county continues to partner with area school districts
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Fall Break to be included in Seguin ISD calendar
Trustees approve instrumental days for 2025-2026
(Seguin) -- Here’s one more thing to add to your fall calendar if you are a parent or guardian of a Seguin ISD student.
Look for students to be off an entire week during Fall Break Oct. 6-10. The week, which coincides with the start of the Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo, will be the newest addition to the newly approved 2025-2026 school calendar.
Although the school calendar was approved by the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees, it was not unanimous. Voting against the calendar were Trustees William Dwyer, Lisa Burns and Josh Bright. Burns questioned the burden that it could create for many working families, especially here in Seguin, which is deemed as a manufacturing community.
During the meeting, Dwyer was unable to get a clear answer from district officials as to why the district committee in charge of coming up with the calendar proposed an entire Fall Break.
“Like Mrs. Burns said, what are we going to do with our children while we are going to work, and they are not at school? So, that’s definitely a problem for me and especially since there was no rationale in the question that I asked of why are we going to take a whole week off? I always appreciate participating in the fair and all that kind of stuff but at the same time, I wasn’t seeing a need for an entire week. But that’s why I voted against it,” said Dwyer.
Also, not clear in understanding the rationale for these days, Bright felt that perhaps the days could have been better scheduled – still giving
time off to students and staff during the fall semester.
“I don’t feel that the Fall Break is necessary, and I also think that I liked the other calendar that I saw because it still had five days off, but it was like two days (Thursday, Friday) and then one day, (Monday) which is right around the fair. I think it’s great. I love the fact that we get a day off for the fair and then
the fair and then maybe the Monday off because it’s a big weekend. But I don’t think the whole week leading up to the fair weekend we need off and I think a lot of the manufacturers that we have and a lot of the parents that we have in the community – that they didn’t vote for whatever reason -- but when see the calendar and Calendar, pg. 4
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Lessons led by faith
Sunday, St. James Catholic School kicked off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House and a Mass led by members of the student body. National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. On Monday, students made Valentine's cards for local community leaders. On Tuesday, they had a Game Day, and middle school students took cards to the fire and police stations. On Wednesday morning, the school also
Narcotics, continued.
After conducting a thorough investigation with the assistance of school administrators, the officer identified a female juvenile as the individual who brought the substance to campus.
Following standard procedures, the girl was released to the county juvenile probation department’s custody and formally charged with possession of a substance in penalty group 1 in a Drug-Free Zone.
No official response from the district was provided. However, Jefferson Principal Maria Guerra notified the school’s parents of the incident.
In the letter, Guerra stated, “ Appropriate disciplinary actions have been taken per school policy and the law. This serves as a reminder of the importance of discussing the dangers of drugs with our children and encouraging them to report any concerning situations to an adult.”
Details on how the child obtained the drugs remain part of an ongoing investigation. It is, however, expected that Child Protective Services will, or has already been notified.
had a school-wide prayer service around the flagpole. Today, Thursday, students will be making no-sew blankets for the homeless. They’ll also be writing letters to seminarians and will be knocking down donated cereal boxes like dominoes. All boxes will later be donated to local food pantries. On Friday, students will wrap up the week by making cards for local nursing homes and hosting a Grandparent’s Day reception after Mass.
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they see whole week off, that’s another whole week off they are going to have to take off from work or find childcare or pay for childcare for their children and you know there are people in the community who cannot afford to do any of those things. So, I just don’t think it was the best calendar for the community,” said Bright.
Although there was no clear reasoning on the night of the meeting, district officials later did state that the decision was based on “staff feedback, as well as the
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to provide the much-needed food assistance to all families in the area.
“The food distribution started back really when COVID hit the community. We really started seeing the need for Guadalupe County to start getting some extra food and then retired Commissioner (Greg) Seidenberger pushed for food distributions to come to the community and we began having these. We have had several food distributions over the last several years. We just did one last month in Seguin. It just brings a sense to people of hope, and it allows them to know if they need some food and if they need to feed their families, that they can show up to these distributions,” said Pinder. “It’s just a great effort by the commissioners court here in Guadalupe County, the food bank and all of the school districts that we partner with to make it happen.”
To ensure that enough food is available, Pinder encourages families to register in advance today (Thursday, Jan. 30) by 1 p.m. at https://freshtrak.com/ register/event/316548 . But no matter what, Pinder says families who need food are still invited to show up.
“If they go to register for food and the link is not working, we encourage them to show up to the school on Saturday and get in line and we will get them registered on site,” said Pinder.
Pinder says volunteers are also needed to help distribute food. He says everyone in the community is encouraged to lend a hand.
“Without volunteers, these can’t happen. My staff is very limited. My staff actually shows up on these distributions. I don’t make them show up to these distributions. The last few distributions that we have had, we had a lot of volunteers. We had almost 100 volunteers at the Clemens one. We had about 70 at the Seguin location this last time and looking at rough numbers, we’ve got about 50 signed-up for Navarro but that does not mean that we still don’t need people,” said Pinder.
Volunteers will be needed from 7:30 a.m. to noon. To volunteer signup at https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtS_UBPm9z1SYzauSzKp_VPdBv9IoxZHIdvVFFbhqoXkdIw/ viewform?usp=pp_url
Links to sign up for food and to volunteer can also be found on the KWED Facebook page.
Guadalupe County Fair, in which Seguin ISD students and staff are involved.”
The adopted calendar was one of two drafts created in conjunction with the District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC). Both drafts were then voted on by the community from Dec. 18-Jan. 11. District officials say of the 1,121 survey respondents, 64 percent were in favor of the calendar that was approved by the board on Thursday.
The calendar, for the most part, maintains all the other traditional days off. Other important dates include the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 12; the last day of school, Friday, May 22, 2026, and Spring Break March 9-13, 2026.
Area high school basketball teams come up short on Tuesday
(Geronimo) -- The 21st-ranked Davenport Lady Wolves held off the Navarro Runnin’ Lady Panthers, 51-49 in a District 26-4A matchup on Tuesday night in Geronimo.
The teams traded blows in the first half. After Navarro took a 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, the Lady Wolves and Lady Panthers erupted for 20 points apiece in the second quarter. Navarro guard Jillian Baker hit four three-pointers in the first half and guard Tegan Harborth dropped in 13 first half points including a buzzer-beating shot at the end of the half to give Navarro a two-point lead.
Harborth stayed hot early in the second half, scoring the first seven points of the third quarter to give Navarro their largest lead of the night at 40-31. Davenport responded with a 14-4 run to close the quarter to go up, 45-44. Both defenses clamped down in the fourth quarter as the team combined for just 11 points. Davenport held on when a Harborth jumper at the end of the game was off the mark.
The senior Harborth led all scorers with 23 points. Sophomore Rebecca Jackson had 18 to lead the Lady Wolves.
The Lady Panthers have two more games left in the regular season. They’ll play at Canyon Lake this Friday and then host Bandera next Tuesday. A win in either game will clinch a playoff spot for Navarro. The bi-district round of the UIL girls basketball playoffs takes place on February 10th and 11th.
(San Antonio) — Over in San Antonio, the Navarro Panther boys fell to 23rd-ranked Davenport 59-32.
The Panthers are 2-4 in district, tied with Fredericksburg for fourth place with four games left. Navarro beat the Billies last week. They will travel to Fredericksburg to close the regular season on February 11th. The Panthers will host thirdplace Canyon Lake on Friday night.
(San Antonio) -- The Marion Bulldog boys fell at 9th-ranked San Antonio Cole, 6243 in District 27-3A play on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Cole Lady Cougars raced past the Marion Lady Bulldogs, 51-34 on Tuesday night in San Antonio.
Both Marion teams will host Randolph on Friday for a girls/boys double header. We will have both of those games for you on KWED on Friday.
(Seguin) -- The Seguin Matadors and Lady Matadors were off on Tuesday.
The Seguin boys, in a tie for third place in District 27-5A with San Antonio Edison, will host Edison on Friday. The Seguin Lady Matadors are in 5th place in the district, two games behind San Antonio Highlands with two games left in the season. The Lady Matadors will play at Edison on Friday night.
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Woods
Peggy Jean Roy Woods, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on January 26, 2025.
Peggy was born on November 13, 1932 in San Saba, Texas to Oneida Ruth (Gage) and Clarence “Red” Roy where she grew up working on the family farm. Shortly after graduating from high school she married Victor H Woods. They spent the next 22 years traveling throughout the US, Alaska, and Europe. She enjoyed traveling, antiquing, and sharing those experiences with her children. Peggy supported her family while her husband served 2 tours in Korea and 2 tours in Viet Nam.
Peggy is preceded in death by her loving husband First Sergeant (retired) Victor H. Woods Jr., her parents, and her sister, Clara “Jonell” Burnham and husband Jack.
Survivors include her sons, Roy Woods and wife Diana and Shay Timothy Woods SSG (Ret) and wife Margarita Mendez-Woods;
daughter, Vickie Gescheidle and husband Randy, Lt Col (Ret); grandchildren, TSgt Austin Gescheidle and his wife Rustine, Hanna Gescheidle and her husband Tony Johnson, and Abbie Gescheidle and her husband Brian Calcote and Shayle Woods; great-grandchildren, Liam Calcote, Satele Gescheidle and Thomas Johnson; siblings, Nana Sue Laird and husband Ernest, and Billy George “Buddy” Roy and wife Margy; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Chaplain Mike McClung officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Peggy’s grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, 1625 I. St. NW, Ste. 725, Washington, D.C., 20006.
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.
Hagemann
Willa Vivian Bell Hagemann, age 74 of Seguin, passed away on January 26, 2025. Willa was born on July 29, 1950 in Sheridan Wyoming to Francesca (DeCeglie) and William Robert Bell.
Willa is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Tom Wagner Hagemann and her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Hagemann-Reinhard and husband Chantry; son, Tom C. Hagemann and wife Ida; grandchildren, Jacob Ryan Castro and fiancé Mckayla Schmoekel, Kaelyn Rae Taylor, Brooklyn Nicole Hagemann, Kiloe
Lane Reinhard, Roman M. Carrillo, and Isabel L. Carrillo; greatgranddaughter, Presley C. Castro; sisters, Mary Eikenberry and Yvonne Johnson; numerous other loving family members and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2 p.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Jones officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Tom C. Hagemann, Jacob Castro, Chantry Reinhard, Kiloe Lane Reinhard, Danny Bornemann, J. D. Quintanilla, and Eli Heiden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Library, c/o Seguin-Guadalupe County Public Library, 313 West Nolte, 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.
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
Brown
Deborah Lynne Freeman Brown
Parents: James P. Freeman and Opaldean
Young Freeman
Born August 8, 1956, Passed January 22, 2025
Survived by husband Steve Brown, SonTaylor Brown and wife Kaitlyn; Son- Alex Brown and wife Zoe; Daughter-Laura Peyton Brown; Sister-Sandy Freeman Rice-Paul; Sister Patsy Freeman Nolte-Ken.
Debbie graduated from Seguin High School in 1974, Southwest Texas State in 1978 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and became a buyer for
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.
Swatch and Dillards.
Married Steve Brown in 1984 where they moved from Austin to Lake McQueeney in 1994. She worked at Navarro Schools and later Seguin High School. After the kids all graduated from high school she later became a real estate agent.
Debbie was a devoted mother and wife, who was known for her kindness, sense of humor, and charisma that made her so easy to talk to. She made sure to attend all of her children’s events from the boy’s fooball/baseball and karate, to Laura’s dance recitals and cheerleading, her family always came first. She loved spending time with her family on vacations to the Grand Canyon, trips to Disney World in Florida, F1 races, touring California beaches and family ski trips.
Services will be held on February 4, 2025 at Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Rd. Seguin, Texas at 11:00 AM, lunch to follow.
First Aid Beauty Recalls Cream Product Due To FDA Concerns
(Undated) -- First Aid Beauty is recalling more than 27-hundred jars of its Ultra Repair Cream. The beauty brand says 14 ounce jars of Ultra Repair Cream Coconut Vanilla meant for quarantine were mistakenly sold on the company’s direct-to-consumer website, FirstAidBeauty.com. The voluntary December 23rd recall was recently classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a Class two risk. That means use or exposure to the product could cause temporary negative health effects.
MN Department Of Health Wants Human Flu Patients Tested For Bird Flu
(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Department of Health is asking providers to test human patients for bird flu. An advisory issued last week asks providers to order additional lab tests for patients who are hospitalized and test positive for Type A influenza. H5N1 is a type of influenza A, and the CDC has recommended additional testing to determine if patients may have been sickened by bird flu. The Department of Health says the risk of bird flu affecting the general public is low.
Lay’s Chips Recall Gets Bumped Up To Highest Risk Level
(Washington, DC) -- A Lay’s chips recall is getting upgraded to the highest risk level. The Food and Drug Administration bumped the recall of certain bags of Lay’s potato chips in Oregon and Washington up to “Class I” status. The update means the agency found that exposure to the product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.” Frito-Lay recalled a limited number of 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in December due to undeclared milk.
American Lung Association Urges Action By Congress
(Undated) -- The American Lung Association is asking Congress to fund the Food and Drug Administration’s anti-tobacco efforts. The association has released its 2025 State of Tobacco Control report, which grades how well states prevent and reduce tobacco use. The report urged Congress to fund the FDA’s efforts to remove illegal e-cigarettes from the market. It also emphasized the importance of states licensing tobacco retailers and funding prevention efforts.
Nominations for 2024 Annual Seguin Arts Awards
The Seguin Commission on the Arts is accepting nominations for the 2024 Annual Seguin Arts Awards, honoring those who contribute to the arts in Seguin. Awards include Outstanding Contributor to the Arts, Youth Artist of the Year, and Art Organization of the Year. Nominations are due by March 7, 2025, and forms can be submitted via mail to P.O. Box 591, Seguin, TX 78156, or email to mainstreet@seguintexas.gov. For details, visit www.seguintexas.gov/art.
Seguin
Pony League Baseball and Softball Registration
The Seguin Pony League Baseball & Softball season runs from March 18 to May 25, 2025, at the Seguin Softball 4 Plex, 833 Nelda St. Registration is $50 for ages 3-14, with a deadline of January 25. For more information or to register, text Gabe at 830556-4271 or email allyouthsports@yahoo.com.
The Seguin Parks & Recreation Youth Co-Ed Volleyball Friday Night League Registration Register now for the Seguin Parks & Recreation Youth Co-Ed Volleyball Friday Night League starting February 28, 2025. The six-week league costs $55 and is open to Grades 2-3 (6:00-7:15 PM) and Grades 4-6 (6:30-8:00 PM), with practices and games held at the Seguin Volleyball Complex. The first session focuses on fundamentals, and teams will be announced afterward. Registration closes February 19, and a virtual family meeting will be held on February 20 at 5:30 PM. For details or to register, visit seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2480.
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 830-305-0472 or come by the gallery at 104 S. Austin.
February
Food Distribution Event
Join the San Antonio Food Bank distribution event hosted by Navarro ISD and supported by Guadalupe County on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Navarro Intermediate School, 588 Link Road, Seguin, TX. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Register to volunteer or receive food by scanning the QR codes on the flyer. For more information, contact Guadalupe County Emergency Management at 830-303-8856.
Guadalupe County Humane Society Rummage Sale
The Guadalupe County Humane Society’s Garage/ Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, February
1, starting at 8:00 AM at Handi-Stop Storage, 2511 N. State Hwy 46 (behind the liquor store). You’ll find everything from household items and home décor to tools, furniture, and yard supplies. All proceeds support GCHS’s daily operations and low-cost Spay/ Neuter program. Come shop for a great cause
The Winter Regional Job Fair
The Seguin Economic Development Corporation, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, and Schertz Economic Development Corporation present the Winter Regional Job Fair on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. This event offers opportunities across various industries, featuring over 60 employers from Cibolo, New Braunfels, Schertz, and Seguin. Job seekers should dress in business casual attire and bring updated resumes. For more information, contact jdersen@ seguintexas.gov or visit the event info page.
Teatro de Artes Open House
Join Teatro de Artes for an Open House at Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at 921 W. New Braunfels St., Seguin, TX. Celebrate the unveiling of the upgraded space with performances, tours, arts and crafts, and a special appearance by the Spurs Hype Squad. Family-friendly fun awaits!
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 and 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
First Friday Feast:
The Geronimo Lions Club will host their first friday feast at 5:30 p.m February 7th.
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.
Art Unveiling
The National Endowment for the Arts, City of Seguin, and Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin present Our Town Seguin: Roots of Resilience, an art unveiling event celebrating the African American experience in Seguin. Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Texas Lutheran University’s Annetta Kraushaar Gallery in the Schuech Fine Arts Building, 517 Prexy Drive, Seguin, TX. This event features art installations by renowned artist Howard Crunk, created in collaboration with the Seguin community.
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.
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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.
March
40th Annual Noche De Gala Competencia de Vocalistas
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin presents the 40th Annual Noche De Gala Competencia de Vocalistas on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the TLU Jackson Auditorium, Seguin, TX. Performing and accompanying vocalists are the renowned all-female mariachi group, Mariachi Las Alteñas. Reserved and general admission tickets go on sale Saturday, January 11, 2025. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of music and culture!
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 830303-4188 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 self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
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 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.
YARD SALE
RUMMAGE SALE: Hillcrest Church, across from Wal-Mart - Saturday, February 1, 9am to 1pm. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!
HIRING
HELP WANTED: Middle aged, loving
female to assist in changing, bathing and hair washing of elderly bed patient. Tuesday & Thursday 8am-9:30am, 5pm-6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 8am-9am, 5pm6pm. Starting at $17 per hour. Once proficient in changing patient alone, rate will increase to $20 per hour. Please call Bill at 830-515-3452 or schedule an interview.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Auction Notice: Notice is hereby given that public auctions will be held at the following facilities managed by Devon Self Storage. Property contained in the units will be sold to satisfy the Landlord’s lien for rent and other charges in accordance with Chapter
59 of the Texas Property Code. Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com. Online bidding will begin on 02/03/2025 at 10:00AM and will continue until 02/17/2025 at 10:00AM, at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures. com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. 2975 FM 725 New Braunfels TX 78130
Joshua Rottler– Household items; Travis Starr– Household items
