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Seguin ISD Superintendent to stay in Seguin

Dr. Gutierrez shares more insight behind his decisions to leave, then stay

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is staying in Seguin.

In a late night announcement Monday, Dr. Gutierrez announced his decision to withdraw his plans to serve as the superintendent of schools for the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI. Gutierrez, had agreed to the job earlier this year and was set to leave the Seguin ISD at the end of the school year.

Today, Dr. Gutierrez is sharing more details behind this surprise decision -- a decision that he says not only explains his reasons for staying but also brings to light more details behind his initial attempt to leave.

Dr. Gutierrez admits that while pursuing Madison was a great step for his career, it was, unfortunately, made easier by things that were not so pleasant for him as he continued to lead the local district.

He says it no longer remains a secret that he had been operating the district all while battling personal threats and negativity by folks out in the community.

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Texas Senate steps up to help answer Workforce Commission calls

Almost 200 senate staffers and members of the Lt. Governor’s team will begin TWC training on Thursday

(Austin) -- There's a new group of volunteers who will be rolling up their sleeves to ensure that your calls on unemployment are answered.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced on Tuesday that members of the Texas Senate – both Democrat and Republican – are volunteering staffers to assist the Texas Workforce Commission in answering calls from Texans who are seeking unemployment help.

“Senators that I spoke with this past weekend wanted to make sure the Texas Workforce Commission responds to as many calls as possible from Texans

my office have volunteered. The President and Congress have allocated substantial additional resources for those who are unemployed as a result of the coronavirus, and we must do all we can to make sure Texans get those resources as soon as possible," said Patrick.

regarding unemployment benefits. My office contacted the TWC first thing Monday morning, who welcomed our help. Senators agreed to allow their staff members to volunteer at the TWC. As of noon today, almost 200 senate staffers as well as staffers in

The training will begin on Thursday. The Texas Workforce Commission and unemployment benefits available to Texans through the federal Cares Act is w w w. t w c . t e x a s . g o v / j o b s e e k e r s / u n e m p l o y m e n t benefits-services.

Seguin ISD excited to keep superintendent in place

STAY IN SEGUIN, contnued from page 1 "In the last few months, I have learned so much about this community and I believe that as we've gone through this crisis and have come together in such an extraordinary way, that any negativity that comes our way is not going to be taken lightly. It would be my hope that now since I've announced that I was leaving Madison, that I've not received any anonymous snail mail or emails or not had any interesting happenings occur at my residence and I've not had any news media outlets indicate that they've been sent any information on me but you know, that's been the last several months. So, now that I'm announcing that I'm staying, it could certainly happen again. But what I certainly do believe in my heart is that people will take a stance and not tolerate that. I'm at peace with the decision that I have made to remain here. I believe what this school district needs right now is stability and I really do believe that it would be a disservice to walk away May 29 as we are in the middle of a crisis," said Dr. Gutierrez.

Dr. Gutierrez says in no way were any of these negative threats or attacks made by the school board nor were they coming from a majority of the public.

In fact, many of these issues came into play soon after he assumed the role of superintendent and began making what he felt were necessary yet unpopular changes within the school district. The specific nature of these various threats and negativity aimed at Dr. Gutierrez were not disclosed. But again, as he mentioned, they are no longer tolerated as his focus will continue on doing what is right for kids.

Even after making the decision to leave, it was obvious that the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees did not kept its disappointment quiet nor did they ever give up hope.

Despite the bittersweet decision, Dr. Gutierrez says he was ready to fulfill his commitment to Madison, a much larger district. That, of course, was until everyone's lives had changed with the onset of the

COVID-19 pandemic. With the school board only in the preliminary stages of its superintendent search process and the education needs of his Seguin ISD families in question, Dr. Gutierrez says he just knew that he couldn't abandon them in June and ignore what would be the school board president's request to stay.

"I think it's important for people to really understand the why? Why, did Dr. Gutierrez interview for that position? I believe that is important and I believe it is important for me. I pride myself on transparency. That if I'm going through any type hardship that that will be completely shared in an open and transparent manner.

I am thankful for the board's understanding throughout this process. I certainly believe we have an outstanding board and they will be an award winning board someday soon but when I received that phone call from our board president, I certainly did not hesitate because I had been struggling for several weeks as we've gone through this crisis in thinking about just walking away. I just felt, as I stated earlier, it would be a huge disservice to the school district," said Dr. Gutierrez.

Dr. Gutierrez says opportunities for his personal career will always find their way to him but for now, he is doing what he believes is the right decision for everyone especially during these unchartered times.

top during the district's search process.

In his letter to Madison, he states," I know the difficulties and adjustments due to the pandemic must be all the more difficult in a major metropolitan city like Madison. But the complications of a town like Seguin in creating an online education system in 30 days and working with the community to protect everyone, to provide everyday sustenance, and the sudden necessity of coordinating in a manner that not only educates but saves and sustains lives has changed my role as superintendent of a small school district from a title and a job to something far more personal. We have become an interdependent family. As much as I recognize that becoming the superintendent of Madison Metropolitan School District would be a tremendous promotion, and that some day I might come to regret the loss of the opportunity, I just cannot leave Seguin Independent School District at this time."

Dr. Gutierrez says he's committed to working even harder for the Seguin ISD and its families. He says the work has only begun and again, is grateful to be around to help see things through.

Prior to announcing his news to the Seguin community, Dr. Gutierrez, last week, submitted his letter and new intentions to the Madison school board.

"My top priority right now is ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our students during this crisis because many of our families are experiencing hardships and it's going to go beyond the day that government officials say 'we are open up for business.'

There's going to be a recovery period. So, this is not something that is going to end immediately. There are going to be challenges that we endure for months to come and I believe that it was important for me to provide that stability in leadership so that we can continue to work moving forward that we have put into place the last several years but also continue to work that we have put into place right now while school is closed," said Gutierrez.

He says the school district has been operating under an interim superintendent and believes that the district is already in position to fill the vacancy with already identified candidates -- candidates who also rose to the

Sharing her excitement about Dr. Gutierrez's decision to stay in Seguin is School Board President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez. It was Jimenez who initially reached out to Dr. Gutierrez to see if he would have a

"I still have 15 or 20 years left in my career and there's plenty of time to make a career move and it's not the time right now and yes, it is a great opportunity up north but I believe that there is far greater opportunity right now here in the Seguin ISD," said Dr. Gutierrez.

change of heart. During their discussion a couple of weeks ago, Jimenez says it was quite obvious that the thought of staying had also already crossed his mind.

"I can tell you that the board is very pleased. We were faced with some challenges, of course, in trying to go through a search and any search is a challenge to begin with but as we looked at the COVID-19 situation, it just became very evident that it was going to be very difficult to find someone to step in. Who knows how long this situation is going to last and when schools are going to return and in what format are they going to return. There's just so so many questions. We were very pleased when he decided to stick with Seguin. I think it shows a lot of character for him to decide to stay here. I think he has a really true and honest commitment to this district, to the city and we are very pleased with the decision," said Jimenez.

Jimenez says to have a superintendent reverse a decision about leaving a school district is very unique and unusual. But again, she says these have been very unusual times for everyone. Dr. Gutierrez has served as the Seguin ISD Superintendent since July 2017.

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Voters reminded of election postponements Guadalupe County Elections Office prepares for summer, November elections "We want to make sure everyone is safe and the bulk of our poll worker population are those at-risk poll workers, age groups there, and so we don't want to take any chances there either and there is just a lot of complications involved in trying to run a polling place when you have to keep six feet between voters and even poll workers trying to check someone in. You really can't check them in from six feet away so there is a lot of logistical challenges involved in doing that. So, I think that's what the secretary of state and the governor were thinking when the governor issued that proclamation about postponing the election," said Hayes.

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has, of course, put a hold on voting. Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes says voters will have to wait before heading to the polls.

She says the decision comes at the orders of Gov. Greg Abbot and the Office of the Texas Secretary of State.

Abbott recently declared the postponement of elections under the emergency powers of his previous statewide disaster declaration.

"The May 2 Election is being postponed to Nov 2 so entities that normally do the May 2 will just be rolled into our Nov 2 and then the Primary Runoff on May 26 has been postponed to July 14. So we are seeing postponement on both those fronts. Essentially, that gives us a little time and it gives time I think for this illness to run its

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course and then hopefully, we will be back on track and everyone will be able to go out and safely utilize their right to vote," said Hayes.

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Hayes says all new update election information will be made available mid-week if not sooner at www.co.guadalupe.tx.us.

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SCAC Senior Spring Sport Recognition and Reflection - Women's Track & Field (Lawrenceville, Ga.) - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference is recognizing and honoring all of its senior spring sport studentathletes who had their final seasons cut short by the COVID-19 outbreak.

After the NCAA made the unprecedented decision on Thursday, March 12 to cancel all winter and spring championships due to the coronavirus pandemic, the SCAC Presidents Council decided to indefinitely suspend all regular season conference and nonconference competition.

1 SCAC Track Athlete-of-the-Year 21 SCAC Championship titles 2 NCAA Championship qualfication performances 13 USTFCCCA All-Region selections The six Texas Lutheran seniors on the list include Jocee Bennett, Maria Gonzalez, Baylea Herring, Ciara Rodriguez, Ashley Rynard, and Ashlee Hooks.

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Although the league held out hope that by only suspeding play a Jocee Bennett window of opportunity may present itself for an abbreviated spring "Getting to compete with the team." season with some form of tournament play the following month, with the virus continuing to spread throughout the country which Ashlee Hooks has caused campuses who had originally hoped to remain open to "Winning the 4x400m relay at the last second at conference close for the semester, the 2020 athletics season has effectively This installment focuses on the seniors in women's track & field. in 2019!" ended for over a thousand of the league's spring sport student- Represented among these 27 student-athletes are: athletes along with the careers of 100+ seniors.

Ashley Rynard 40 SCAC All-Academic selections "Getting All American in the 2019 indoor track and field Though some of the league's student-athletes may take advantage of 2 USTFCCCA All-Academic honors championships. Getting a PR of 2:09 at the outdoor track a blanket waiver that would grant an additional season of 2 SCAC All-Sportsmanship selections and field championships in 2018. Our 4x4 getting first at participation, the SCAC office is honoring and recognizing all of its 56 All-SCAC selections conference last year (2019) and having everyone yelling spring sport senior student athletes.

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Getting a PR of 2:09 at the outdoor track and field championships in 2018. Our 4x4 getting first at conference last year (2019) and having everyone yelling from the stands and from the feild!"

Ashlee Hooks "Winning the 4x400m relay at the last second at conference in 2019!"

The Texas Lutheran women's track & field program's 2020 seniors

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Vital Statistics Betty attended Durham Business College after high school and then worked for a time at Farmers Insurance.

She then dedicated most of her time raising eight children, learning to sew and baking cookies and cakes for family and friends. Betty also ran an in-home daycare for several years and substitute taught at St. James Catholic School and Seguin ISD. Betty spent many years as a member of Kingsbury Baptist Church in Kingsbury, Texas.

Betty Jo Dailey Betty Jo Dailey, age 79, of Seguin passed away at home on April 2, 2020.

Betty Jo was born on May 23, 1940, in Austin, Texas, to Helen (Schoedel) and Otway B. Sherrill. Betty was a graduate of Austin High School in Austin, Texas.

She married William (Dub) Dailey, Jr., on October 10, 1958, in Austin, Texas.

Sherrill and wife Vicki, Donnie Sherrill and Mike Sherrill.

At this time, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, private graveside services will be held at the Joseph J. Manor Cemetery in Webberville, Texas, with a memorial service to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Jeanette Betty is preceded in death by her Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd., Seguin, parents. Survivors include her husband Texas, 78155. of 61 years, Dub Dailey, and eight children: daughter Debbie Dailey; son Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Keith Dailey and wife Maggie; daughter Donna Sumners and husband David; Elara Caring Group Hospice. daughter Cindy Krueger and husband Friends and family are encouraged to Greg; daughter Kim Dailey; son Kevin the guestbook at Dailey and wife Judy; son Craig Dailey sign www.treshewell.com. and wife Kristen; and daughter Deanna Dailey and partner Scott Arnhamn; along with (18) grandchildren and (15) Arrangements under the direction of great-grandchildren. She is also Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., survived by her brothers: Ronnie Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Valerie J. Samson Valerie J. Samson, age 85 of Seguin, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2020.

Due to the Covid -19 restrictions, private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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Big Red Barn School Tours

Cancellation The School Tours that were scheduled for the month of April at the Big Red Barn have been canceled.

Complimentary To-go Senior Citizen Meal The Seguin Silver Center will be serving a complimentary to-go meal to any senior citizen who requests one Monday through Friday through April 10. To request a meal, call 830-303-6612. The Silver Center also offers a full menu online at silvercenterseguin.com for anyone who wants a meal delivered to your place of business. Call for delivery meal menu and rates at 830-3036612.

City’s Utility Billing Office Closes to Public The City’s Utility Billing Office is closed to the public. Customers can send payments in the mail, pay at the drive-thru window at City Hall, use the drop box located in the overflow parking lot across from City Hall on Mountain Street, set up an automatic bank draft, utilize the City Hub customer portal online at www.seguintexas.gov., or pay over the phone by calling 830-401-2460.

Service and convenience fees are also being temporarily waived at this time.

RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Anger Management classes via webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System, Comal Country Music Show CPS, Parole and Probation. For Cancelations The Comal Country Music Show is more information call 830-3039225, 830-491-1384, email canceled until further notice. seguinrapps@gmail.com or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

Seguin Public Library Closure/Curbside Service The Seguin Public Library is now City Meetings closed until further notice. Patrons All meetings of City Boards and Commissions have been cancelled are encouraged to utilize online until further notice. City Council resources and services during this and Planning & Zoning will time. A curbside pickup is now continue meeting as scheduled. available from 10 a.m. to 6 pm.

Monday through Friday. Visit Municipal Court Cancellations seguin.biblionix.com/catalog/. For All trials and court hearings at more information call 830-401-2422 Seguin Municipal Court have been or text 830-549-4698 or visit cancelled through the end of the library@seguintexas.gov. month.

City Parks Restroom Closure and Easter Closure All parks and trails remain open to the public for the time being, however, all public restrooms in the parks are closed until further notice.

All City parks will be closed Easter Weekend to comply with CDC recommendations of gatherings of 50 or more people.

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Relay for Life Kick Off Event The Relay for Life Kick Off Event scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at Kirby's Korner has been canceled.

Zonta Non-Traditional Scholarships The Zonta Club of Seguin is accepting applications for its two Non-Traditional Scholarships for students who permanently reside in Splash Pad Closure Guadalupe County through The Splash Pad at Park West is Wednesday, April 15. To obtain an closed until further noticed. application and more information v i s i t Seguin Events Complex Closure www.seguinzonta.org/Scholarship_ All bookings at the Seguin Application.html.

Coliseum and the Fairgrounds facilities are suspended until further Seguin's Got Real Talent notice. Customers will receive full Postponed refunds for all facility bookings The Seguin Area Chamber of impacted the public health Commerce Leadership Seguin Class of 2020 has postponed its emergency. fundraising event, Seguin's Got Real Talent, from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Elks Bingo Cancellation The Seguin Elks Lodge has Thursday, April 16 at the Seguin Coliseum to a date to be determined. cancelled all of it Bingo sessions.

The winner will receive $1,000. For applications, rules, and ticket sales Golf Pro Shop Relocation The Starcke Park Golf Course Pro visit www.seguinchamber.com, For Shop operations have temporarily more information call 830-608or email re-located to the Parks & Recreation 4578, SeguinsGotRealTalent@gmail.com. building located at 600 River Drive West in Max Starcke Park. The golf NARFE MEETING course will remain open for the time Cancellations being. For more information call The NARFE Chapter 672 April 830-401-2490. meetings scheduled for April 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sports Leagues Comal County Senior Citizens Seguin Little League, Seguin Youth Center in New Braunfels and from Soccer League, the All Youth Sports 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Casa League and the Seguin Volleyball Garcia's in New Braunfels have League are suspending all games been cancelled. until further notice.

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Spring Clean-Up Day Cancelled The City of Seguin Clean-Up Day scheduled for Saturday, April 18 has been cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic. For questions call 830-401-2416.

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New Braunfels Area Car Club Swap Meet The New Braunfels Area Car Club has canceled its 28th Annual Swap Meet scheduled for Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 at the Comal County Fairgrounds, located Flapjack Jamboree & Silent at 801 E. Common St. in New Auction Postponed The Kiwanis Club of Seguin has Braunfels. For more information postponed its 62nd Annual Flapjack call 830-708-1372.

Jamboree & Silent Auction scheduled from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Just 4 Kids Fishin' Day Saturday, April 18 at the Columbus The 7th Annual Just 4 Kids Fishin' Club of Seguin, located at 1015 S. Day will be held Saturday, April 25 Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $7. at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Proceeds benefit the children of the Center. For more information and to Seguin community. register visit www.seguinolc.org.

Relay for Life The 2020 Relay for Life of Guadalupe County scheduled for April 18 at the El Fiesta Ballroom in Seguin has been canceled.

Tractor Pull Cancellation The Big Red Barn has canceled its Tractor Pull for Saturday, April 18 at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin. For more information call 830-3790933.

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.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: "Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)!," with Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 16 at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin.

For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Badges, Bikes and Tykes The City of Seguin Police Department will have its free 2020 Badges, Bikes, and Tykes event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Starcke Park Large Pavilion. There will be lunch provided, games, prizes, bike raffles, face painting, music, and more.

Teatro's Annual Recital The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 38th Annual Recital featuring the Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and Mariachi Juan Seguin at 7 p.m.

Friday, May 1 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830401-0232 or email Summer Day Camp Registration teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp NARFE Chapter 762 Luncheon program registration is now open.

The NARFE Chapter 762 will have The cost is $85 per week with a $25 its Luncheon from 11:15 to 1 p.m. registration fee. The camp runs Friday, May 15 at the Golden Corral, located at 1042 IH-35 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 1 July 31 at A.J. (Service Rd) in New Braunfels. through Briesemeister Middle School.

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Seguin Volleyball Summer League Fees are due for the Seguin Volleyball Association Summer League from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21 at Seguin Print Shop, located at 410 E. Court St. in Seguin. The leagues begin Monday, June 1. Team fees are $100 per team per league and $14.75 per person for residents and $15.75 per player for non-resident players. A meeting is set for 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 27 in Midway Hall (Hall of Fame) at the Seguin Events Center.

Cinderella Ball The Seguin Police Department will presents its 101th Annual Cinderella Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin Event Complex (Coliseum). There will be a father-daughter dance open to all ages, dinner, red carpet experience, optional VIP valet parking, and horse carriage rides. The cost is $45 per couple and $10 for each additional princess. Tickets are available at the Seguin PD or by visiting www.seguinpd.tix.com. For more information call 830-4012386.

Young Marines/SS American Memorial Concert Fundraiser There will be a concert "Soldiers Songs & Voices," featuring Scotty Alexander and special guest, Rio Russell, from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Lazy U Ranch located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and the SS American Memorial.

Tickets are $25 and free to all active duty with military ID. For more information visit www.ssamemorial.org.

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The St. Andrews Episcopal Church will celebrate Holy Week at 10:30 a.m. each The McQueeney Baptist Church has canceled its Open Car Show scheduled for day this week. There will be Morning Prayer Tuesday and Wednesday. There will Saturday, April 18. For more information call 210-265-9200 or 830-557-5532. be Morning Prayer and Stripping of the Altar Thursday, April 9, Good Friday and

Clothing Ministry

Stations of the Cross Friday, April 10, Holy Saturday, Saturday, April 11, and a The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, Live Easter Service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 12. dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Lenten Season at Grace Lutheran The Grace Lutheran Church will observe the season of Lent with the theme, "Eyes on Jesus," at 7 p.m. every Wednesday until Holy Week.

Rummage and Bake Sale Postponed

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.

The Immaculate Conception Church has postponed its Rummage and Bake Sale To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or scheduled Saturday, April 18 at 213 N. Barnett St. in Marion until further notice. 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.

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Trump: Field Hospitals Being Built in 18 States (Washington, DC) -- The Army Corps of Engineers is staying busy during the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump told reporters the agency is building nearly two dozen field hospitals. Alternate care sites are also being put together, with 18 states benefiting from the added facilities. Trump also touched on the medical equipment being distributed around the country. He says his administration has delivered over eightthousand ventilators from the national stockpile to cities and states.

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(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is cheering an agreement with 3M for critical medical supplies. Speaking at the White House, Trump announced the company would deliver over 55 million face masks each month. He noted most of the high-quality masks will be going to healthcare workers on the frontlines. Trump says they're proud to be working with 3M and thanked their CEO for getting a deal done.

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Home and Garden &Garden Home Clara Mae Marcotte is a Texas Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you have a question to be answered, call the Master Gardeners at 830-379-1972 or leave a message to be answered. The website is The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin.

Q: I am spending a lot of time in my garden during these trying times. What is the most important job I should be doing?

A: In my yard, at least, pulling weeds is the most important because we need to keep the weeds from going to seed. If they are in the lawn, you can mow. After that lovely rain we had, weeds are easily pulled in my heavily mulched flower bed.

However, I had completely ignored my milkweed bed and am spending several days getting it into shape.

Another job is fertilizing your vegetable plants and keeping pests out of the vegetable garden. In early and mid-April, Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac suggests sowing a second and third planting of beans. If your fruit trees have set, thin the branches that have too many. Many houseplants can now be moved on the porch for the summer. My plumaria which I moved outside from my garage are already starting to leaf out.

When your annuals, perennials, and roses have dead blossoms, remove them so the plant will continue blooming. If you had trees or shrubs that bloomed this spring, prune them if they need it. By now, all of your shrubs should have been pruned. Mine have (except for one rose that I keep forgetting about until I walk around the house and see it still unpruned).

Q: What herbs can we plant now?

A: Check your stored seed to see what you have available. Basil does really well here. I planted a pot by my front door and another pot by my tomatoes. Basil is one of the easiest to grow, and likes full sun. I found a couple of packets of chives in my seed box. This is another herb for full sun or partial shade. Plus it makes a very pretty plant. My dill did not come up this year. I put in more seeds yesterday, but it may be too late. Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida) is a lovely little plant (24 inches tall, 18 inches wide) with yellow flowers and leaves that taste like licorice. Another nice plant is Mexican oregano (24 tall and 36 inches wide) with pink flowers. Other easy growing herbs are the different types of mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet bay laurel and thyme. Since everyone is doing more cooking right now, I will pass along some conversions: one tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of crumbled dry herbs, or one-fourth to one-half teaspoon of ground herbs. Some herbs can be frozen: basil, chives, dill and mint. In the past, I have frozen fresh washed mint in ice cubes for my iced tea.

Q: How do I get rid of grass burs and bur clover?

A: You need to be very proactive in pulling up these plants. After starting years ago with a back yard full of grass burs, I now have none. But this means every day checking and pulling. I am not so good with the bur clover. In fact, it is bad this year.

However, pulling the plant before too many seeds ripen makes a big difference eventually. On the plus side, bur clover is a nitrogen fixer and has been used as a forage crop in the Mediterranean.