Racing for Scott: TLU Alum raising funds to fight brain cancer
Special by Tracy Donley, TLU director communications
(Seguin) -- It was fifty years ago that Bob Hall became the first official wheelchair finisher in Boston Marathon history. Since then, more than 1,800 wheelchair athletes have crossed that finish line—and this year, TLU alum Linden Williamson intends to be one of them.
But Williamson will have more than physical endurance and mental tenacity helping her cover the 26.2 miles. She’ll also carry the wish to honor a professor who changed the course of her life.
Seguin to celebrate results of Spurs, Frost Bank grant at Teatro De Artes
Community invited Thursday night for open house, public celebration
Gray Nation Endurance is the official endurance program of the National Brain Tumor Society. Its mission is to raise awareness and money for research through individuals across the nation—people like Williamson— who want to make a difference. Athletes from all skill levels in numerous different sports dedicate their efforts to supporting NBTS by getting the word out and raising funds.
When Dr. Scott Bailey, a professor of psychology who’s been part of the Texas Lutheran University faculty for thirty years, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive type of brain cancer, a wave of grief flooded the TLU community—and Williamson felt the devastation of that diagnosis. “When Scott was diagnosed with glioblastoma, I didn’t know what I could do to help,” she said. “Now, I know I can make a difference for families like the Baileys through combining my passions of racing and research in partnership with NBTS Gray Nation Endurance.”
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(Seguin) – Spurs Spirit will be in Seguin this Thursday night as doors to the newly refreshed and renovated Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Cultural Arts Center officially reopen. The open house, being held in conjunction with Spurs Way and Frost Bank, is set to debut the safety renovations funded by a $100,000 grant.
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Williamson, who graduated TLU in 2024, is now a Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) scholar at UT Health’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science. She began wheelchair racing two years ago to balance her schoolwork with healthy habits and stay fit. She fell in love with the sport and is quickly rising to the top of the competitive field—not only contending at the professional level but also mentoring youth who are getting into the sport. In 2024, she was one of two American elite wheelchair athletes to be invited to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in Africa, where she placed third overall. This April, she’s gearing up for Boston, and using her platform to raise funds, through Gray Nation Endurance, to support research into glioblastoma and other brain cancers—and to honor Bailey.
“Scott wasn’t just a psychology professor at Texas Lutheran University,” she said, explaining that Bailey had helped her to face her own heath challenges, even giving her rides home when she couldn’t manage on her own.
“He became a fixture in my fNIRS (functional nearinfrared spectroscopy) lab office.” The two presented their
research across the globe. “He genuinely cared about every student he taught, going to incredible lengths to make sure we succeeded in class and in life.”
Williamson hopes that helping to further research into brain cancer will give hope to patients and their families, like Bailey and his wife, Charla, who serves as TLU’s Director of International Education.
“Scott and I are so proud that Linden was invited to participate in the Boston Marathon!” says Charla. “We are honored that she has chosen the National Brain Tumor Society as her fundraiser organization for the race. Scott and Linden researched and presented on many aspects of the brain and behavior over several years. This opportunity expands their efforts to assist in further research for glioblastoma and other types of brain cancer. We are excited to see her accomplishments up to and during the race!”
Every dollar donated goes directly toward research— and supports the hope of a brighter future for those diagnosed with brain cancer as well as the determination of a dedicated student and the professor who means the world to her.
Racing for Scott: Fighting Brain Cancer Together
Teatro Executive Director, Dr. Yvonne De La Rosa, is thankful to the Spurs, National Basketball Association, and Frost Bank for recognizing the commitment Teatro has made in Seguin over the last 42 years. She says winning one of only two $100,000 grants illustrates the value that the organization has had in not only preserving history but ensuring its future.
“We were awarded a Spurs and Frost Bank safety renovation grant. Back in February, we were notified, and they came for a walk through in March and we began the work at the building in June. So, we had a new fence put up in the front for safety for the kids and their families as they are coming to be dropped off for the classes. Also, the kitchen was very much renovated into being a commercial kitchen which will help with our fundraisers and being able to have events at our cultural arts center. We also have a new roof that is being put on. So definitely, the building will look different when you arrive. The roof is to help with the drainage of the water that was seeping under our building and was causing it to do a little bit of shifting. So, this new roof will help with the flat rock roof that we had prior. The other piece is the ADA ramp that we got installed at the back of the building. We didn’t have a ramp back there and we were always needing to put things in and out of the kitchen," said De La Rosa.t
De La Rosa says tonight’s open house is an important milestone for the community. She says it signifies a path forward.
“With the post-World War II budling which was the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church No. 2 and in 1996 it was moved to its current location and we’ve kept it as close as to we could keep it from the 1950s and so we know that people always come into the Teatro Cultural Arts Center and say, ‘I got married here. I had my quincenera here. I was baptized here. It’s where I got my Holy Communion and we always keep in mind the community that came way before us in that building and we want to open up the
building to invite the public to see the new renovations that have been completed but to let them know that they are still welcome in the building – to stop by anytime to witness our classes or come to our culinary classes which we will revive in the 2025-2026 season with a new commercial kitchen. We want people to come and experience the impact that the Spurs and Frost Bank have made in our community to see that our community is worth investing in and ensuring that our children have a safe place to be,” said De La Rosa.
De La Rosa says she hopes to see everyone at tonight’s event and says this time, it will be the Spurs who will be cheering on Seguin from the sidelines.
“We will open the doors at 5 o’clock and then the dignitaries from the Spurs, Frost, Teatro as well as the Hispanic Chamber and Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Donna Dodgen will be there to do a quick welcome and thank you for all that have taken part in the building. We will then have a special furry guest from the Spurs that will arrive at around 5:25 p.m. as well as the Spurs Hype Squad. They will be conducting a different dance –traditional hip-hop dancing but with a Latin flair. We will have coloring stations for arts and crafts and as this is all going on, we will tours so people can ask us questions. We have been blessed with Rodriguez Renovation who has taken on this grand renovation and then at 6 o’clock our Ballet Folklorico will perform. At 6:10, the Mariachi Juan Seguin and at 6:20 we have specifically asked for Danza Guadalupana to come in and bless the building with their dance,” said De La Rosa.
Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin was founded on July 9, 1982, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The mission of Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin is to promote a better understanding of the Mexican American culture and its people by the teaching, study, practice, and performance of the arts and humanities.
The Teatro Cultural Arts Center is located at 921 W. New Braunfels St.
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Seven Seguin High School studentathletes sign college letters
(Seguin) -- Seven student-athletes signed college letters of intent on Wednesday morning at Seguin High School.
All seven students will stay in the state of Texas. Six will continue their educations and athletic careers at Texas Lutheran University.
Seguin softball player Camryn Rios will stay close to home at TLU. Rios established a new school single season home run record with 16 homers last season in her junior year. She was named a first team All-District 26-5A middle infielder and also named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 5A AllState softball team in 2024. Rios plans to study kinesiology and work in physical therapy after college.
Joining Rios in signing with TLU were Seguin cross country runners Prince Medrano, Ramiro Galvan and Adrian Aguirre. The trio were a part of a Seguin High School squad that won the school’s first district championship in cross country this past fall.
Medrano will join his father who is on the coaching staff at TLU. He plans to major in art and minor in business with aims to work in graphic designing after college. Galvan plans to study criminal justice and hopes to become a police officer following his academic career. Aguirre is planning to study either kinesiology and athletic training and hopes to become a physical therapist. Off the track, Medrano and Galvan made news last May when they were two of six local runners who helped a driver and passenger escape from a smoking vehicle.
Sammy Bode, who was a part of the Seguin boys 200-meter relay team that took home a gold medal at the Class 5A Region IV track meet in 2024, will join the track team at Texas Lutheran University. Bode will study kinesiology and plans to become an athletic trainer.
On the football field, Seguin defense end Jared Rogers will don a Bulldog helmet in the fall. Rogers, who earned second team All-District 13-5A honors
following the 2024 season, has plans to study business at TLU while also pursuing machining as a trade. He would like to eventually obtain certification to work in the auto industry.
And Seguin linebacker Gavin Gil will also be a Bulldog of a different kind, a Navarro College Bulldog. Gil was the leading tackler for the Matadors this past season. He also made the all-district second team. Gil plans to study the welding trade while possibly pursuing an education in petroleum engineering at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Jackson
Funeral Services for Clarence Jackson will be held Thursday at 10AM from Calvary Baptist Church on hwy 78 in San Antonio. The body will lie in State at the Church from 9AM to 10AM. He died December 30th at the age of 87. He is survived by one brother, Leander Jackson. He was the former Mayor of Marion,Texas. Arrangements entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
Bruns
Albert Bruns Jr entered into rest on January 23, 2025, at the age of 71. He was an avid sportsman and was one of the greatest athletes to come out of Seguin, Texas.
Abby was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bruns, Sr.; sister, Judith Robinson; brother, Melvin “Binky” Bruns and niece, Tatanisha “Tati” Bruns. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Ruby M. LeCroy and 5 children: Destiny Price (Timothy), Amber Bruns, Whitney Bruns (LJ. Rose), Lucia Bruns (Mark Ramos Jr.), Albert “Buster” Bruns (Selena Gonzalez); mother, Gloria Lee Bruns; 2 Grandchildren: Jesse Ruth Price and Zoëlyn Rose. Sisters: Melanie Boone, Mary Calvert, Carrie Bruns .
Pogor
Molly Pogor, 99, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many has gone home to our Lord.
Molly was preceded in death by her husband Anton (Tony) Pogor, her parents William and Elsa Reeder, sisters Gladys Timmermann (Elton), Janie Baerwald (Hermon), Willis Harborth (Otto), Sophie Martin (Bill) and sonin-law Dennis W. Zuber.
She is survived by daughters Elizabeth Zuber, Patsy Galanffy and husband Dani along with her son Matthew Pogor and wife Linda. She leaves one sister Junie Wallace, as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Molly leaves seven grandchildren: Diane Zuber Hrechko, Rita Medellin and husband Jerry, Bryan Pogor and wife Carrie, Sherry Pogor, David Galanffy, Paul Galanffy (Jennifer) and Stephen Galanffy (Natalie).
Thirteen Great-Grandchildren: Benjamin Hrechko (Cameron), Nicolas Hrechko (Lindsay), Jonathan Hrechko, Paul Medellin (Erica), Shalee Radulski and husband Joe, Davis Pogor, Allie Pogor, Kimble Horsak, Lindsey Galanffy (Justin), Kyle Galanffy and Ryan Galanffy, Katelynn Rodriguez (Jorge) and Connor Cody.
Four Great-Great-Grandchildren: Mateo Medellin, Elliott Radulski, Sophia Scalise and Sofia Rodriguez.
A lifetime resident of Guadalupe County, Molly spent her early years in Marion, Texas. After marrying Tony, they moved to Seguin and while raising their family she was very active in the community as a scout leader for the Cub Scouts, Brownies, and Girl Scout troops. She also served on the Guadalupe County Girl Scout Board for 10 years. She was employed at KWED radio for 37 years, retiring as the office manager in March 1990.
Brothers: Thomas Bruns (Kirshina), Gregory Bruns. Nieces and Nephews: Robeair LeCroy, Chloe LeCroy, Jeremy Bruns, Melvin “Ja’Rod” Bruns, M’Chelle Bruns, Dantré Bruns, Danica Bruns, Destiny Bruns, Derek Jackson and De’Shaun Jackson; along with a host of other relatives and special friends.
Abby, a beacon of warmth, kindness, and hospitality, could fill a room with laughter. He had a natural talent for connecting with people. He was a true people person, and his presence brought joy and comfort to everyone he met.
Visitation will be held at Heritage Oaks Mortuary on Friday, February 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. A celebration of Abby’s life will be held on Saturday, February 8th at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis Street, Seguin, Texas; visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., with services at 11:00 a.m. Services will conclude at the church. Burial services at Fort Sam National Cemetery will be held at a later time and date.
Molly was an active member of Saint James Catholic Church, serving our Lord in every way she could. She was a member of the Choir, Lector Commentator, Eucharistic Minister, and Sacristan. She was also a member of Saint Ann’s Circle, serving as president for several years.
Molly joined the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seguin Fire Department in January 1942. She was awarded a life membership in 1959 and was named Auxiliary Member of the Year three times. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Guadalupe District Fireman and Fire Marshal Association. Molly was elected to the State Board of the Texas Fireman’s Auxiliary in June 1975 and was President of the organization in 1986. As she presided at the 1986 State Convention in Austin she was recognized by the City of Seguin and the Mayor proclaimed June 17, 1986 as Molly Pogor Day. She continued serving on the board for many years.
After retiring, Molly spent her time volunteering as a member of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, St. James School Library and St. James Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Antonio Flores and the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for their excellent care.
Services will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with Msgr. Dennis Darilek, Fr. Greg Nevlud and Fr. Stanislaus Fiuk officiating. A private interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. A reception will be held at noon at the St James Church Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, St. James Catholic School, the Food Pantry at St. James Church, the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers, and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Schmoekel
Kathryn Louise Wenske Schmoekel, age 91 of Marion, passed away on January 30, 2025.
Kathryn was born on May 7, 1933 in Gonzales, Texas to Hedwig F. (Frankenhauser) and Albert T. Wenske.
Kathryn worked beside her husband, Leroy, at Friedrich Air Conditioning, both retiring after many years of service in 1998. She always had a passion for gardening. Her most cherished times were spent with her grandchildren who knew and loved her as “Granny”. Spending time with all her pets was also a favorite.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her great-great granddaughters, Grace and Vivian Castro, and her siblings, Evelyn Forshage and husband Alex, Ruby Elley and husband Raymond, Ida Mae Mergle and husband James, and Billy Ray Lubbock.
Survivors include her son Rodney Schmoekel and wife Dora; daughter,
Deborah Parsons and husband Aubrey; grandchildren, Eric Schmoekel and wife Misty, Stacy Vasquez, Quintin Parsons and wife Bobbie Jo, Kevin Parsons and wife Andrea, and Janette Parsons; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Arlene Lubbock and Barbara Schmoekel; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Bryan Dziadik-Willingham officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Schmoekel, Kevin Parsons, Quintin Parsons, Albert Matthew Vasquez, Shane Vasquez and Craig Terrill.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124.
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 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
Huckabee
John Huckabee, III, age 71 of Seguin, passed away on January 22, 2025. John was born in Tyler, Texas on July 17, 1953 to Bettye June (Bradford) and John Huckabee, Jr.
Johnny graduated from Seguin High School in 1971. He was in the Matador Honors Band all four years and loved music. He attended Howard Payne University from 1971-1975.
Even more than music he loved sports, especially football. He was an avid sports fan and could readily quote player statistics.
After marrying Leigh Olejer in 2012, he became a farmer regularly wearing cowboy boots and a hat. He loved working with the animals, riding the tractor, and tending to the farm.
He loved his church, First Baptist Church Seguin, serving in their security detail, singing in the choir, and attending Bible Study. More than anything however, he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was a hard-working tender-hearted man. He was a gentle soul, never in a hurry, always having time to listen to and talk with anyone.
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.
For those who desire the services may be livestreamed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=rGqgBbpbVK0
Private interment will be in San Geronimo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Heritage Museum of Seguin and Guadalupe County, his passion project, 114 North River 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, 78155, 830-549-5912.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife Leigh Olejer Huckabee; daughter, Kristin Rose and husband Kevin; son, Joshua Huckabee and wife Nikki; grandchildren, Abbi, Anna and Gunner Rose, and Jayden, Lily and Luna Huckabee; sister, Jane Yell and husband Larry; sisters-in-law, Katherine Givler and husband David, Cynthia Olejer and Victoria Olejer; nieces and nephews, Paul Yell and wife Amanda, Kay Byrnes and husband Cory, Andrew Givler and Lindsey Givler; grand-niece and grand-nephew, Audra Yell and Jonah Byrnes; other loving family members and a host of friends.
A memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
For those whom desire, the services may be livestreamed at https:// vimeo.com/event/4877032.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, (designate New Property Landscape Fund) 1314 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 71855 or to the South Texas Pregnancy Center, 1348 E Kingsbury St, Seguin, TX 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.
FDA Greenlights Pig Organ Clinical Trial
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is giving the go-ahead for clinical trials to transplant genetically modified pig organs into people with kidney failure. Two companies will take part in the trials, United Therapeutics Corporation, starting with six patients, and eGenesis, with three. The longest survivor of such a procedure so far is a 53-year-old woman who received a pig kidney in November. The pig organs have been modified in an effort to make them more compatible with humans.
Study: Average Brain Contains 7 Grams Of Plastic
(Albuquerque, NM) -- The average human brain could contain a spoonful of microplastics. A new study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine found that there was about seven grams in the average brain, about as much as you’d find in a plastic disposable spoon. The amount of plastic in brains increased dramatically between 2016 and 2024. Livers and kidneys also showed increases, but the concentrations in brains was 30 times greater. People with dementia had the highest levels. The health implications of microplastics in the brain are as of yet unclear.
Deadly Heat Waves Could Begin Affecting More Of The World
(Washington, DC) -- Deadly heat waves could begin impacting much more of the world. A new study published in Nature Reviews Earth and Environment shows that it could happen even if climate change is kept within the limits of international agreements. The study’s lead author said in a statement that warm-weather countries will need to adapt to prepare for these “unsurvivable heat thresholds.” That includes areas with conditions where being outside for too long, even well-hydrated and in the shade, could cause fatal heatstroke.
FDA Ups Broccoli Recall To Most Serious Category
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is upping its broccoli recall to its most serious category. California company Braga Fresh initially issued an “advisory” for a specific lot of its broccoli florets in December after Health and Human Services workers found Listeria in several samples from a Texas Walmart. No illnesses have yet been reported. The product was distributed to Walmart stores in 20 states across the nation.
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
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.
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 8am9am, 5pm-6pm. Starting at $17 per hour. Once proficient in changing patient alone, rate will increase to $20 per hour. Please call Bill at 830515-3452 or schedule an interview.
FOR SALE
GARAGE SALE: 419 Lakeview Drive - Saturday, February 8, starting at 8am. Extra nice ladies clothes small to large from $2-$4, men’s x-large clothes, dishes, housewares, surround system with large speakers, all items in excellent condition!
