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Downtown Seguin welcomes latest squirrel art project

(Seguin) – Seguin welcomes Nutty Buddy to downtown Seguin. Nutty Buddy, also known as the Guadalupe River Squirrel, has officially found his home on the southeast corner of Central Park. The squirrel is the fourth largerthan-life, fiber-glass squirrel to be unveiled as part of Seguin’s Squirrel Trail Program.

Commissioning the painting of the squirrel to local artist Robin Walker were Rob McMillan and Kyle Cabe, of Lone Oak Property Tax Service. Cabe says he is very pleased of how the creative project turned out.

“Rob and I felt it was important to give something back to the community that has been so good to us. So, we thought this was a good project. It’s definitely unique and fun to be a part of it. It’s beautiful. I think Robin did a fantastic job. So (we were) like, ‘knock it out Robin, do your thing!’ and I think she did an amazing job. We are very pleased with the whole process,” said Cabe.

During the unveiling ceremony on Friday, Walker not only explained the inspiration behind the artwork but also the team effort that went into finalizing the end result.

“I kept thinking about the river, of course, and one side has a cypress tree, and the other side has a pecan tree and then I couldn’t resist, I had to do the pecan realistic because I’m in competition with the big pecan. The nice sponsors Lone Oak, they came to me at my Rotary meeting and said ‘would you like to do a squirrel?’ and I said ‘yes, absolutely’ and it took about three months to put it together, but I love it and I had so much fun doing it and then the sweet people, the new owners of (CARSTAR) Shanafelt did the coating. So it’s got three coats of really heavy automobile protection. I love it. He looks like Texas, and he looks like Seguin,” said Walker.

The city of Seguin continues to welcome squirrels one by one.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Marion ISD Superintendent talks facts about May 6 Bond Election

(Marion) – The continued rising cost of just about everything that it takes to build a school is reportedly what has the Marion ISD going back to voters this May 6 for school buildings that it says are desperately needed. This will mark the district’s third attempt at passing a multi-million-dollar facilities bond issue. The last two bonds held in May and November 2022 did not gain voter approval.

Helping to garner that support this time around is Marion ISD Superintendent Dr. Don Beck. Beck recently shared details behind the $78.8 million bond issue with Darren Dunn, KWED and Seguin Daily News General Manager. The two discussed the details of the bond during a segment of Seguin Radio KWED’s Saturday Topic Program. Appearing as a guest on the talk show was just one of the many ways that Beck wanted to ensure that voters had the facts behind this upcoming election. If you ask Beck, he believes he failed to successfully communicate those details to voters during the last two elections and is ready to outline the urgency for these facilities this time around.

Topping that outline is safety. Beck says safety has indeed become the number one issue for the bond.

“I tell people all the time that there may only be 1,800 in my care but I have to go to bed each night knowing that I have to keep those 1,800 staff and students safe and that’s not an easy thing but I’ve got to do everything in my power to have that happen and so through this safety discussion and this bond, ultimately we have on there I think $12.8 million set aside for safety but if you really look at the whole package, about $60 million of it is really related to safety because we talk about career and technical education and such but we have to get our kids into one building if we can at the high school. We currently have a shared cafeteria that the junior high and high school have and part of this project would be to connect that cafeteria to the high school because just like in most small towns, the kids walk to different places outside of buildings and such and so our hope is to get these buildings under one roof. Yes, it’s going have the typical things when you look at safety -- the vestibules, the locks, the video cameras,” said Beck.

New and upgraded space for its CTE (Career Technical Education) courses is also on top of the district’s list. Beck says the district simply wants to give kids the best options as they prepare for their future. He says making that difficult are the CTE facilities in Marion that are well over 35 years. He says unfortunately, these classrooms and equipment have not changed – still making them ideal for careers in the 80s and 90s.

“So, when you are looking at our welding lab. That

building was built in 1971, I believe, and so we would like to get some more ventilation, different things in there, the different equipment for our kids to utilize. The construction lab that we have is really tiny – trying to make that a little bit larger too as we grow. The health science (building) is just in a couple of classrooms, and we’d like to get them into more of a health science kind of career set up there. Our culinary class is an old home ec(onomics) lab. You know culinary and how that is and the kitchens that are needed for kids to be successful in a true kitchen out there and then to provide for expansion in the future. There are things such automotive that we’d love to be able to start too. But being so small, we can’t throw everything out there to all the kids at once. It just doesn’t make sense fiscally for everybody here. So, we have to work with Northeast Lakeview -- places like that to help us with other outlets that they may need,” said Beck.

The entire overhaul of Marion High School also remains a vital component of Marion ISD’s bond election. Beck says not much has been done to update the 1985 school building. He says not only does it have a small library and no life skills classrooms but it also needs a total upgrade of its infrastructure.

“We are looking at revamping a few of the art rooms because the art room is actually outside currently but ultimately, the biggest thing about the renovation that we are going to be looking at is plumbing and HVAC repair. The plumbing underneath the high school actually had fallen a few months ago and it broke the pipe in half, and we had to fix it and get the water to stop leaking under there, so we have it fixed for the time being but it’s a big investment to go in there and replace all that copper tubing underneath that high school. We have similar issues over at our Krueger/Karrer Campus. Their plumbing is a big issue. The other thing is I believe half of our HVAC units are over 20 years old, so they are also needing to be replaced. So, between HVAC and plumbing, that’s right about $3 million of the cost that is tied into that,” said Beck.

Beck is also making sure that voters clearly understand how this proposed bond issue is different than the two previous ones. He says the most important thing to note is that it includes a new competition gym.

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Sqiurrel, continued.

As part of the program, each of the sponsored squirrels are painted by a local artist and then permanently mounted somewhere throughout the community. Locations that have

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already welcomed a squirrel include Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Schertz Bank & Trust, and the Seguin Public Library.

The Seguin Squirrel Trail Program currently has approximately 10 more squirrels to be unveiled. Seguin Main

“In the previous bond, it wasn’t in there, the one in November. We were trying to keep it a zero-cent bond at the time, and we spent so much time trying to explain why it was zero cents that we lost track of why we were doing the bond. Looking at that, we figured we need to look at all the needs that the committee brought forth and one of them was a gym, a competition gym and ultimately, when you look at the connection piece between the gym, what is vitally important is the locker room space as well as the weight room -- the weight room we have now is not (adequate). We have so many kids that go through there. Our athletics is actually two and a half times larger now than it was back in 1985-86. So, you can imagine the weight room trying to fit every junior high kid which the number of kids participating has blown up as well as the high school. We need a big, larger area for our kids to utilize that, “said Beck.

Beck adds that the upgraded athletic facilities that were approved by voters in past years has helped to make Marion High School a destination for other schools and organizations to host sporting events. He says improvements included the upgrade to its football stadium and the addition of voter approved baseball and softball fields equipped with a turf field.

However, the one area that remains inadequate is the gym.

“Once again, the community in the past did a great job of investing in their kids. We are kind of like a light house for some people around here when it comes to using the facilities and so, the competition gym-- when you are looking at volleyball -- the balls are hitting the ceiling all the time. To replace the goals, it’s expensive. People don’t realize they don’t work. Really, truly, we are full at basketball games. We have to put a little dividing line down the center of the stands to be able to keep fans separated. So, looking at all that, that total package and just the cost that it’s going to be moving forward, the board figured now is the time to go for it. It just provides us more opportunities for our kids to share spaces between cheerleaders, dancers, and all of our basketball teams during that time. It’s just great for our kiddos,” said Beck.

Unlike last year when the district was proposing a

Street officials say some are closer to their debut while others are still in the preliminary design phase. Those wishing to sponsor a squirrel are asked to contact the Main Street office for cost and other details. The office can be reached by calling 830- 401-2448.

zero-cent increase, this bond package will impact the tax rate. He says the financial impact, although minimal, will ensure that the district’s needs are met for the next few years and that it addresses the gym as one of its significant needs.

“On a $300,000 home, you are looking at about a $14.08 tax increase. In looking at that too because of the growth that is going to be coming our way, our financial advisor says it’s probably a two-year piece where it’s going to be $14.08 and then after that, it kind of starts to taper down based on whether it’s property growth which is what we are going to have a lot of here in the future or just appraisals. But looking at that, $14.08 per $300,000 home is what we are putting out there and that’s what our advisor told us would be the cost for the average homeowner,” said Beck.

Again, Beck asks that voters educate themselves on the facts behind this bond issue. He says the growing district can no longer wait for or make do with what they currently have.

“My job is to communicate it and if the community ends up voting one way or the other, I want to make sure it’s an educated vote and not one of those that they just read a line on there that says, ‘this is a tax increase’ and vote no and not know what they are voting no for. When they are voting no, they are voting no for security. When they are voting no, they are voting no for CTE. When they are voting no, they are voting no for building renovations, things like that and so if we can educate them on what the no is for, then I can go to bed at night saying I’ve communicated it to everybody,” said Beck.

Tuesday is the last day to vote early in the Marion ISD and City of Santa Clara Joint Election or in any other May 6 race in Guadalupe County. Those races include Seguin ISD, San Marcos CISD (Guadalupe County portion), City of Cibolo, District 5 City of Santa Clara, Lake McQueeney Water Control Improvement District and Lake Placid WCID.

Marion ISD voters may cast their ballots today and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election office hours only on Tuesday will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Polling locations include the Marion ISD Tondre Room, Santa Clara City Hall, the New Berlin City Hall or at the Guadalupe County Elections Office.

Seguin Lady Matador Softball Season Comes to a Close in Bi-District Playoff Loss to Hays

(Seguin) -- The Hays Lady Hawks used some great plays in the field and timely hits at the plate to knock Seguin from the UIL Class 5A softball playoffs with an 8-1 win over the Lady Matadors at Seguin High School on Saturday afternoon.

Coupled with a 2-1 walk-off win on Friday night in Buda at Hays High School, the Lady Hawks won the Bi-District best-of-three series 2-0.

After scoring single runs in both the 1st and 2nd innings, Hays plated two runs in the third to jump out to a 4-0 lead thanks to backto-back two-out RBI hits from Elliana Villegas and Emya Walker. With one out in the inning, Bella Gomez would single. She stole 2nd base before Akaysha Rodriguez lined out. Gomez would then come home on a Villegas single. Villegas would later score on Walker’s base hit.

The Lady Mats would get on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 5th. With two outs, Chloe Belicek got things started

with a double down the left field line. Ryan Rangel would follow with a bomb to left field that would get caught up in a brisk wind and hit off the top of the wall to score Belicek.

Jade Hernandez, who was called up from the junior varsity for the playoffs, worked a 3-2 count against Buda pitcher Alissa Rangel after Ryan Rangel’s hit but the Lady Hawk hurler was able to get Hernandez on a come-backer to end the threat.

In the 6th, Hays would send nine batters to the plate, scoring four to complete the scoring. Two of those runs were brought home by Rodriguez on a bases loaded single.

Seguin’s Kendall Hurt started the game in the circle and went three innings giving up four runs. Madyson Schultze pitched the final four innings and gave up four runs while striking out six including three-in-a-row in the 5th inning with the bases load to escape a jam.

The game was the last for the two Seguin

seniors, Aguilar and Rangel. Both students earned four-year letters. Following the game, Seguin head coach John Garcia reflected on their Matador careers.

“You can’t say enough about those two, (they’ve) just been great for us for four years.” Garcia said. “Ryan’s pretty much broken every single-season hitting record that we have for the history of the school. She’s already asking me when does her name go up on those boards (at the softball field) and I said ‘as soon as I can’, trust me. And Ashlie has just been a stellar force at 2nd base for four years. Fouryear starters (like Rangel and Aguilar) don’t come often.”

A relatively young team, Seguin finished the 2023 regular season as the 3rd place team in District 26-5A. Their overall record season 2511-1. Hays, the 2nd place team out of District 25-5A, advances to the Area round where they will face South San Antonio.

Chris Austin

Elizabeth Vandegriff

Robbins, age 38 of Seguin, passed away on April 26, 2023.

Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1984 in Seguin, Texas to Elizabeth Teresa Gloor Vandegriff and Robert Malone Vandegriff.

Elizabeth was a 2002 graduate of Seguin High School.

She cherished her children. She was a proud mom and supporter of all of their activities including band events, truck hobbies and everything in between. Elizabeth loved to wood work and make beautiful things. Her garden was her happy place to work in and see God’s creation. Her smile lit up any room or person she encountered. She loved her family and friends dearly and would do anything for them.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Perdetha and Leroy Gloor and her paternal grandparents, Sue and Joe Vandegriff.

Survivors include her husband, Arlie Joe Robbins, Jr.; children, Cody Robbins, Dylan Robbins and Emily Robbins; mother, Teresa Vandegriff; father, Bob Vandegriff; siblings, Tabitha Titsworth and husband Tim, BJ Vandegriff and wife Stephany, Samantha Platz and husband Derrick, mother-inlaw, Linda Robbins; sister-in-law, Sherri Simpson and husband Craig; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Allie, Luke, Laiden, Weston, Tucker, Jake, Brandon, Cameron, Eric, Zachary and Nick; several aunts, uncles, many cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Tres Hewell Mortuary, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Jones officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Monthalia United Methodist Church Cemetery in Monthalia.

Serving as pallbearers will be Arlie Robbins, Cody Robbins, Dylan Robbins, Derrick Platz, Tim Titsworth, Curtis Whitlock, Robert Vandegriff, Brandon Robbins and B J Vandegriff.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Linda Sue Rutherford, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on April 25, 2023. Linda was born on October 17, 1947 in Waco, Texas to Kathryn Darlene (Perry) and T B Rutherford. She was raised in Waco, lived in Houston, New Braunfels and Seguin. Linda had multiple careers. She was a hard-working small business owner. Linda’s proudest career role was as the Director of the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Center, where she retired after 17 years of serving her community.

Linda was very creative. She enjoyed painting and drawing and often gifted her artwork to family and friends. She loved the outdoors, camping and gardening. Linda was an excellent cook and loved to share her knowledge and love of cooking with her loved ones. She loved her family fiercely, especially her grandchildren. Being a Memaw was one of her greatest joys. It was not uncommon for her to often have “Memaw Sleepovers”. Her grandchildren never returned to their parents with an empty belly or without a great story to tell. Linda left a wonderful legacy of serving others, hard work and unconditional love.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her loving partner of close to 30 years, Walter Friedeck; son, Bryan Johnson and wife Misty; daughter, Laura Martin and husband Shawn; grandchildren who knew and loved her as Memaw, Wade Martin and wife Candice, Sidney Ewing and husband Robert, Conner Johnson and wife Brenda, Spencer Martin and partner Ally Devitt, Cody Murray and wife Destiny, Cassidy MartinSaldana and wife Jessica, and Samuel Johnson and wife Rylee; great-grandchildren, Riley Jo , Charleigh June and Otto Thomas Martin, and Quinn Rose Ewing; sister, Iris Elaine Cosper and husband Rusty; aunt, Joann Simpson; Walter’s family, Dr. Michelle Cataldo and husband Ralph and their daughter Bryce, and Kris Friedeck and wife Melanie; several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.

Private interment will be held at a later date in the Billington Cemetery in Prairie Hill, Texas near Axtell, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter, P. O. Box 1302, Seguin, Texas 78155. Crisis Center | Seguin, TX | Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter

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

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Charles “Chuck” Richard Hoagland was born on November 26, 1938 and passed away on April 27, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Goetz Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Procession will depart Goetz Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. for a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church. A Reception will follow in the McQueeney Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A Funeral Procession will then depart the church at 1:45 p.m. back to Goetz Funeral Home as cremation will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155. 830-379-2313.

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Marcus Jahns, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on April 24, 2023.

Marcus was born on May 25, 1946 in Seguin, Texas to Cora Lena (Glenewinkel) and Edgar Alvin Jahns.

Marcus was a 1964 graduate of Seguin High School. He attended Texas Christian University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1968 and a Master’s Degree in 1970. He proudly served his country for a brief time in the United States Army. Throughout his career, Marcus was involved in many civic organizations. Marcus served as Budget Director for Ventura, California, Budget Director & Assistant City Manager for the City of San Antonio, Director of Alamo Water Conservation and Reuse District, Executive director of Bexar County, and City Administrator/City Manager of League City, Texas. Marcus also served as interim City Manager of several other Texas communities. Marcus loved spending time at Capote in his garden, with his cattle, and at the river relaxing with family.

Marcus is preceded in death by his parents and his sister.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia Jahns; daughter Jahna Jahns and her significant other Marco Inclan, his son, Theorron Jahns and his spouse Carmen Avalos, and daughter Annaka Jahns and her significant other Ryan Newman as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A memorial service celebrating Marcus’s life will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be David Blume, Jerry Blume, Matt Haecker, Doug Glenewinkel, Ward Glenewinkel, and Bubba Jahns.

Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Judge Pauses Missouri Trans Healthcare Ban

(Clayton, MO) -- A Missouri judge is halting a ban on transgender health care. The ban was instated by Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey and was set to go into effect on Thursday. Several lawsuits have been filed against the ruling by those who argue Bailey sidestepped legislature and acted beyond his authority. On Wednesday St. Louis Judge Ellen Ribaudo delayed the implementation of the ban until Monday afternoon. Ribaudo said she wanted more time to review the matter but will likely have made her decision before Monday.

Study: Workplace Discrimination Linked To Increased High Blood Pressure Risk

(Dallas, TX) -- Americans who feel discriminated against at work have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study. People participating in the study published this week told researchers they did not have high blood pressure at the start of the eight-year study and most said they didn’t smoke and drank little or no alcohol. People who experienced intermediate levels of workplace discrimination at the beginning of the study were 22-percent more likely to develop high blood pressure after eight years, compared to those who reported low levels of discrimination at work. The study appears in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Paleo And Keto Diets Get Low Scores For Heart Health

(Dallas, TX) -- A new report says some popular weight-loss diets may increase the risk of heart disease. Experts with the American Heart Association have developed a ranking of the top ten diets in the U.S., scoring them on how well they follow guidelines on heart health. The new list gives the lowest scores to the Paleolithic diet and the Ketogenic diet, for their reliance on animal fats. The highest ratings were given to the Dash diet and the Mediterranean diet, which rely on vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. Fish and vegetarian diets also scored high for heart health.

Bipartisan Bill Aims To Restrict Children, Teens From Social Media

(Washington, DC) -- A new bill would ban kids under the age of 13 from joining social media platforms. The bipartisan legislation introduced this week would also require parental consent for 13 through 17-year-olds to use the apps. Social media companies would be prohibited from recommending content using algorithms for users under 18. Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, who sponsored the bill, said social media companies subject children and teens to content that can hurt them emotionally and physically.

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COMMUNITY

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MAY Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey

The City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation are developing the City’s first ever Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and your input is needed through a brief survey to help shape the future of our community. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey visit, www. view.seguinedc.com/ceds.

Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 18th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy from Saturday, June 10 to Friday, June 16. SAYLA is for Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year. The application deadline is Monday, May 1. For more information, call 830379-6382. Applications are available online at www.seguinchamber.com/seguin-area-youth-leadership-sayla.

SHS Class of 2023 Decision Day

The Seguin High School Class of 2023 Decision Day event will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 1 in the Student Activity Center.

Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Dinner & Awards Presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

The Gathering Show and Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have The Gathering Show and Dance, starring Tony Booth, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-3058829.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

May Chamber State of Education Luncheon

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have its May State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speakers will be from the Seguin, Navarro and Marion Independent School Districts. The cost of the meal is $20 for members in advance or $25 for non-members and after Friday, April 28. For more information and to make a reservation, call 830-379-6382.

Southwest Preparatory School Job Fair

The Southwest Preparatory School will have a Job Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 2400 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. The school is accepting applications for certified Elementary, Middle and High School teachers, Instructional Aides, and Assistant Principal. For more information, visit www.swprep.org, or call 830-549-5930.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at 1300 King St. in Seguin. The sponsor is Pecan Country Chiropractic. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

Mother’s Day Card Creating Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Mother’s Day Card Creating Class from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 5 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. The class is limited to 8 adults. For more information and to register, call 830-305-0472.

Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion

The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host its Spring Fiesta & La Juana Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the church, located at 416 Dolle Ave in Seguin. There will be a street fiesta at noon with hot dogs and specialty tacos and a jumpy house for children during lunch. The program runs from 1 to 2 p.m. and the guest speaker will be Reyes Cardenas who will share poetry and

reflection followed by the awarding of a community scholarship, a special presentation of Community Cycles and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. of all former Juan Seguin students.

Mental Health Conversations

Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, NAMI Guadalupe County, and the Seguin Public Library will offer, “From Darkness to Light: Stories and Conversations about Mental Health,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event will feature guest speakers who will share their experiences with mental illness and recovery.

Debutante Program Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony will have a Debutante Program Informational Meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more details, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@gmail.com.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Paul Sanchez, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Plants of the Weston Ranch,” with Mark Gustafson, professor of biology at Texas Lutheran University. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

City of Seguin Updated Comprehensive Plan Open House

The City of Seguin will have an Open House for residents to view a draft of the City’s Updated Comprehensive Plan from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Seguin Public Library. The Comprehensive Plan will provide a concept for growth over the next 20 to 30 years as it guides the City’s decisions related to transportation, infrastructure, parks, land use, neighborhoods, economic development, community image, and quality of life for residents.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Beginning Water Color Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Water Color Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This beginning class will focus on basic watercolor techniques. The cost is $30, supplies included. The class is limited to 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Stuffed Purse Give Away

The New Day Beginning Church of New Braunfels will have a Stuffed Purse Give Away at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at 490 Porter St. in New Braunfels. For more information, visit www.newdaybeginning.org.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Rim Shot, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak. com.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Hermann Sons Life Seguin Meeting

The Hermann Sons Life Seguin meets every third Wednesday of the month. The social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meal at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. Toastmasters is a place to practice your speech for work or school where friendly people encourage and give tips to help you improve your communication skills. For more information, call Dina at 423-227-9610.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

Poverty Simulation

The CCSCT and the TLU Nursing program will offer a Poverty Simulation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The event will be an opportunity to expand your understanding of poverty. RSVP at https://ccsctpovertysimulation.rsvpify.com.

Your Best Life Festival

The NAMI Guadalupe County will have its 2023 Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. This free community event features information on health and wellness from a variety of local agencies, businesses and organizations. Learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will be free face painting, balloon twisting, and a bounce house/slide for children. For more details, visit NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with Crosstown Country, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. in Geronimo.

Geronimo VFW Dance

The Geronimo VFW Post 8456 will have a dance, with the Gabe Galvan Band, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28 at 6808 N. Hwy 123 in Geronimo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with at $10 admission. For more information call or text 830-305-8829.

JUNE

Help Seguin Shine Application Deadline

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will accept Help Seguin Shine Applications until Friday, June 2. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Children Five to Nine Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages five to nine from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make pinch pots, foam masks, Kandinsky pieces of art, wall hangings and learn the use of patterns, texture, design, and color. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

Children 10 and Over Summer Art Classes

The Seguin Art League will offer Summer Art Classes for ages 10 and older from 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays on June 6 to June 9, June 13 to June 16, June 20 to June 23, July 11 to July 14, July 18 to July 21, and July 25 to July 28 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $120 and the supplies are included. Participants will make clay boxes, print with natural found objects, make wind socks and learn to create texture, use templates, and work with color, line, and form. For more information or to register, call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

JULY

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Summer Strings and Choral Camps Registration

Registration for the July 10 through July 14 Summer Strings and Choral Camps, for grades 2 through 6, runs from through Saturday, July 1. The camps will be held at the Schuech Fine Arts Center on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The cost is $125 and discounts are available. For more details and to register, visit www.tlucma.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

AUGUST

Master Naturalist Training Class

The Guadalupe Master Naturalist Chapter will offer a Master Naturalist Training Classes will be held every other Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Nov. 18 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. The Cost is $125. For application and class information, visit http://txmn.org/guadalupe and follow the “Certification Training” dropdown or text John Barrington at 830-237-3544. Master Naturalists are volunteers educating the public and working to enhance and preserve the many natural resources and areas of Texas. Learn more about the program at http://txmn.org.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Aug. 26 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

SEPTEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

OCTOBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church Seguin, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

NOVEMBER

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. day, Saturday, Nov. 18 at GRMC Hospital, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

ONGOING COMMUNITY CALENDAR ITEMS

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.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

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.

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.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. 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. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

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 New 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 423227-9610 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.

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