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Plans in place for Navarro High School graduation By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Geronimo) – One way or another, Navarro High School graduates tonight will get a diploma in their hands. Navarro High School Principal Gary Haas says the campus has not only faced the impact of COVID-19 but now also faces the threat of some wet weather. Nonetheless, Haas says the school’s 138 students have proven great strength and adversity through all of this and says tonight is the night to be recognized. The delayed graduation ceremony is scheduled today at 8 p.m. on the high school’s Erwin Lee Field. In the event that we have to cancel the outside event, we will have a live streamed drive by diploma presentation Friday evening at 8 o’clock in place of that event and it will include myself and the supertindent with the statements that we make and it will also include a live announcing of all of the student’s accomplishments that would have been done there on the field. The only thing that would be missing would be some of the speeches so that is going to happen if we have to go to Plan B because of weather. So in one way or another Friday night, they are going to graduate, said Haas.
Haas says of course hosting a live ceremony means that all safety measures and restrictions due to COVID-19 will be in full force during tonight’s ceremony. Haas says the school will work hard to make sure that students and their families are kept safe during this memorable occasion.
We are holding our graduation in our stadium as we have for the last few years and we will virtually do everything that we would typically do. We’ve actually added a little bit to our ceremony this year to do a little more recognition. When we scroll through our names of graduates, typically, we just call their name and this year, we are going to add a little to that because of the fact that so many of the events were missed this spring and it will be a little longer. We expect our graduation to be two, two and a half hours this year compared to our normal hour and 15 minutes but that’s good because we are just excited that we are able to do that instead of some type of virtual event and we are hopeful that the weather cooperates with us so that happens Friday evening, said Haas.
Haas with social distancing possible in the outdoor venue, families will be encouraged to choose their option in wearing a mask. We are certainly understanding of any student or adult that come in and want to wear a mask through this event and we are also understanding of those who don’t. There’s not going to be much personal contact so it’s an outside event without much of it so we understand,î Haas.
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But until the school is forced to make any sudden changes, Haas says the high school is prepping all plans to be live and outside.
– the whole family is going to come in together. They are going to be seated together. They are going to be ushered into the stadium and we are going to ask that we don’t have a lot of movement during the event trying to avoid all the close contact with other families,î said Haas.
Haas says these last several months and especially these last few days have no doubt been challenging for everyone. However, he says the district is grateful to still have this opportunity to give the graduates what they deserve.
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I think it just exemplifies what has happened here and in the community. They know the right thing to do. They try to do the right thing. They try to encourage their kids to do the right thing and I feel very strongly that over a month and a half ago, our school board made a decision that the right thing to do was try to wait this out a little bit so that we could have a live event and that’s what is going to happen. That’s just their mentality. It’s been like that way for a very very long time. They try to find a way to get it done and I think the successes at Navarro ISD demonstrate that. I know there have been a lot of bumps this spring but that’s life,î said Haas.
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You do have to have a ticket and there were a limited number of tickets. The tickets only went to students and their families and to those who were having to work the event and everybody that walks Haas says perhaps this experience and even in the stadium tonight will have a ticket and they will have to have completed the COVID self-assessment on the back and tonight’s graduation ceremony itself will help the signed it and if they are not okay on every part, they won’t be students gain one more lesson – a lesson of appreciation and makallowed into the stadium. That’s pretty restrictive but that is what ing the best of what is in front of them,î said Haas. TEA has required of this and something else that will be different See, GRADUATION, page 2
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Abbott pausing other coronavirus reopening phases TEA delays forwarding recommendations for opening schools because of virus spikes
(Austin) -- Texas is slowing down its coronavirus reopening plan due to an increase in cases. Governor Greg Abbott says businesses will stay open, but it's important to get control of coronavirus cases.
has seen cases rise over the past month with Abbott ordering hospitals in four counties to stop elective surgeries. The governor wants people to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and practice good hygiene to prevent coronavirus.
The governor also says he doesn't not want to shut down the economy and is hopeful the temporary pause of additional re-opening phases will help. Texas
The Texas Education Agency is also delaying its final recommendations for school districts in the state to reopen safely this fall. The agency's
report was scheduled to be released on Tuesday but was replaced by a conference call with school superintendents to provide some guidelines. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told the superintendents he couldn't give final guidance on in-campus teaching because of the recent surge in coronavirus cases. He said the state will provide that guidance "as soon as possible."
Plans in place for Navarro High School graduation GRADUATION, continued from page 1 I’ve listened to so many people around belly ache, quite frankly, about all of the hardships and there are people in other areas of the country and world that have had tremendous hardship through all of this but I don’t really think we have. We’ve had bumps. We’ve had things to deal with but for the most part, we are not as nearly as oppressed as many other places so we are just thankful for that and we are happy that we are getting to have our ceremony this week,î said Haas. Leading this year’s Navarro High School Graduating Class are 2020 Valedictorian Lindsi Nicole Thormahlen and Salutatorian Kelly Nicole Helms. On hand for the occasion will also be new Superintendent Wendi Russell as well as newly retired Superintendent Dee Carter.
Those wishing to view the ceremony online are asked to visit for access to the live stream button available on the high school page. Navarro High School is among the last few schools in Guadalupe County to host its annual graduation ceremony. Other ceremonies still on the schedule include Byron Steele High School on Monday, June 29 and Samuel Clemens High School on Tuesday, June 30. These ceremonies are still going on as planned after Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher on Wednesday decided to not impose an order to limit gatherings of greater than 100 people. Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases across the state, many school districts in surrounding communities were forced to cancel their ceremonies following the approval of local orders limiting the number of people in groups.
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COVID-19 cases are growing faster than you might think sky is not falling. There are remedies to this problem, but we have to work together. We have to be smart. We Third, there is one area where I think have to take care of each other. there's an effort to try to downplay what's happening. The county leads its Sixth, if you think it's much ado about report with how many people have nothing, then I hope you don't get the recovered. That's an important stat, virus. I hope that someone you love because most people will recover, but doesn't get the virus. I hope that you it kind of buries the lead. The real story don't give the virus to someone is that things have changed dramati- because you're asymptomatic and you cally over the last couple of weeks. All have refused to follow any of the advice the work that was done to flatten the from public health experts. curve in April and May, has largely been undone now. I am guessing it's I'm writing this so that you understand being reported this way to keep people that the numbers now in Guadalupe from being frightened, but I think lead- County are much bigger than the public ers who think people are too afraid and report might suggest. It takes a long too fragile to handle the truth, need to time for the data to be processed and re-evaluate their opinion of the people released, so while the pipeline is they represent. Guadalupe County swollen with cases right now, you may residents can handle the truth. Give it not see some of those results until they to them straight, and that means not show up a couple of weeks later, and overinflating or underinflating the the individual could have recovered by that time. Again, recovery is a very good news. It is what it is. thing, but we should not give people a Fourth, hospital capacity could very false sense that this is nothing big. It is well be a problem locally, regionally and big, but it's not impossible to overcome. around the state. And this could happen soon. Hospitalizations, including those We need to take all the necessary locally, have gone up significantly this steps now to prevent us from having week. It's another reason why the gov- school closures or economic closures ernor has been sounding the alarm and in the fall. A vaccine is not expected again asking people to stay home until the end of 2020 or early 2021. when they can, and asking that when That's why health experts suspect that they go out -- that they should put on a we will have a second wave in the fall. Let's start working together again to mask and practice social distancing. curb the spread of this virus. Wash Fifth, don't panic. You don't need toilet your hands, wear the mask and pracpaper. It's unlikely that the economy will tice social distancing whenever you close again. This is a serious genera- can. We flattened the curve before tional event. It's not the first pandemic. It and we can do it again, and we can do is, however, the first time that so many it without having to shut everything of us have experienced it in such a per- down again. Let's go Guadalupe sonal way. You don't need to panic. The County. We can do this.
The following is an editorial from KWED and Seguin Daily News General Manager Darren Dunn. (Seguin) -- I want to try to clear up some into a number of categories, like of the confusion when it comes to the active, pending investigation and number of COVID-19 cases in probable cases. Guadalupe County. Active cases are those that have been First, it no longer makes sense to ask checked and verified. The pending for city-by-city totals. The numbers are investigation cases, according to local getting too high for that. Plus, it's all doctors, are positive tests that need to over the county. That city data should- be verified by epidemiologists at n't impact how you should try to protect DSHS. Some of the cases could end yourself from the virus. Plus, there are up not being included in the county's so many cases being investigated positive total for a variety of reasons, now, that the information might not be but the state considers these to effecvery valuable by the time it's released tively be a part of the county's COVID19 count. This is not always the way the to the public. state has calculated local cases, but it Second, and this may be the most is now. The state changed how it was important thing I can say about the defining those cases, but the county did number of COVID-19 cases, the not, so those pending cases are not numbers that you are getting from included in the count that the county the County's Emergency releases to the public. Management Office do not accurately reflect the rapidly growing number Probable cases are often those peoof cases in the pipeline for ple who have symptoms or some Guadalupe County. I want to stress other factor that makes them highly that this is not necessarily some kind likely to be COVID-19 positive, but of trickery. It is confusing, but I don't they were not tested. Again, the state think you are purposely being misled is counting those as part of the counwhen it comes to this figure. It's a ty's COVID-19 number, but not the somewhat odd way how the results county in its COVID case count. What are officially reported to the county. you need to know is that these numOur county doesn't have a health bers have all been growing exponendepartment (feel free to discuss that tially, but that's not reflected in how with county officials who will be voting the public data is being released. I on a new budget in a couple of don't think this is an attempt to obfusmonths), so the Texas Department of cate the information, but it is very conState Health Services Region 8 fusing. The bottom line is that the Office in San Antonio sort of fills that number of cases is growing at a rapid role for Guadalupe County. They rate in Guadalupe County. We are take the raw data and break that not alone. That's also the case in down and send it to the county based most surrounding counties, including on protocols that divide the results Bexar, Comal and Hays.
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HORSE RACING The rescheduled Kentucky Derby will have limited fans in the stands for the September race. The Kentucky governor and local health officials gave Churchill Downs the green light to have reduced capacity under strict guidelines for the 146th running of the marquee Triple Crown race. There were 150,729 spectators at last year's running.
Vince Carter has officially announced his retirement after a 22-year NBA career, a decision that was expected once the Hawks were not part of the 22 teams that will resume play next month in Florida. An eight-time All-Star and the winner of the 2000 slam dunk contest, the 43-year-old Carter is the only player in NBA history to play 22 seasons and the first to appear in a game in four different decades. He ranks third alltime in games played and 19th in scoring.
Zealand will be joint hosts of the 2023 Women's World Cup. The Oceania island neighbors beat Colombia 22-13 in a final vote. Following the success of the 2019 World Cup in France, the next edition will increase in size to 32 countries.
The draw for the 2022 Men's World Cup is being pushed back at least two months after FIFA rescheduled a qualifying playoff. The draw for the World Cup in Qatar was originally scheduled for April 2022, but is now going to be held in June at the earliest ahead of the 32-team tournament set to take place from Nov. Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested 21-Dec. 18. positive for the coronavirus. The reigning slam dunk contest champion COLLEGE SPORTS still plans to play when the NBA season Longtime ACC Commissioner John resumes at Orlando's Disney complex on Swofford is retiring after the 2020-21 July 30. Jones, who'll be a free agent academic year. The 71-year-old when this season ends, is averaging a Swofford has been the longest tenured career-best 8.9 points for the Heat, who commissioner in the history of the 67had the East's fourth-best record when year-old conference, holding the position for what will be 24 years. Under the season was halted in mid-March. his direction since 1997, the ACC grew to 15 schools in 10 states, highlighted by SOCCER FIFA has announced Australia and New the addition of Notre Dame in 2013.
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NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
(Canton, OH) AP -- The NFL on Thursday canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Aug. 6 exhibition game in Canton, Ohio, between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers is the first on-field event the league has canceled during the pandemic. It will be played on Aug. 5, 2021, with the same teams. Enshrinements for 20 men scheduled for this year now will occur on Aug. 7, 2021, with the 2021 inductees going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame the next day. ''This is the right decision for several reasons, first and foremost the health and welfare of our Gold Jackets, incoming centennial class of 2020 members, hall personnel and event volunteers,'' said David Baker, the hall's CEO. ''We also must consider the most appropriate way to fulfill the first tenet of our mission: To honor the heroes of the game. This decision meets that duty.'' NFL owners are conducting a virtual meeting Thursday in which the preseason schedule will be discussed. It's possible the league will reduce the number of exhibition Cowher, and former players Troy Polamalu, Steve games to two per team from the usual four. Dallas and Hutchinson, Edgerrin James, Isaac Bruce and Steve Atwater Pittsburgh would have played five, including the game in were to be inducted into the hall this August. Canton. ''The delay is obviously disappointing but completely The NFL was able to conduct free agency, the draft and understandable,'' Tagliabue told The Associated Press. ''It's several owners meetings remotely, and it recently began always a great weekend especially for football fans and reopening team facilities that were shut in late March, albeit family, coaches, colleagues who've been critical in our on a limited basis. Only players who are rehabilitating successes. But a big part of the weekend is meeting, injuries are allowed in team complexes. greeting, photos and signing autographs for the thousands of fans. Not something that I'd want to do in the coronavirus Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, NFL Films co- environment.'' founder Steve Sabol, former New York Giants executive George Young, former coaches Jimmy Johnson and Bill The hall's centennial celebration in September would have
included the inductions of 10 men selected by a special panel in January. That class includes Harold Carmichael, Jim Covert, Bobby Dillon, Cliff Harris, Winston Hill, Alex Karras, Donnie Shell, Duke Slater, Mac Speedie and Ed Sprinkle. Hutchinson said he was especially sympathetic to the older inductees about the delay. ''They're the ones who statistically, really, are at risk for being around crowds and all that stuff. So it makes sense,'' Hutchinson said. ''The other thing, too, is it's a whole another year, and some of these guys are at the age where they're old anyway, and families and spouses and siblings and that, they're all older. A lot of these centennial guys have waited such a long time, and you just hope they're able to stand up there on that stage next August to do it status quo, right?'' Atwater, who was elected in his 16th year of eligibility, said he doesn't mind waiting another year for his induction because delaying the festivities ''is the smart thing to do.'' Atwater said he never was one to lament his long wait for football immortality and sees no reason to rue this latest delay. ''I'm in. I don't have to go through the anxiety ever again of waiting and wondering whether this is the year they let me into the Hall of Fame,'' Atwater said. ''No, I'm good. This is easy.'' The Hall of Fame, which opened in 1963, has never had two enshrinements in one weekend. It has had cancellations of the game, including in 2011 because of the league's lockout of the players, and in 2016, when the field at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium was declared unplayable because of poor conditions. AP Pro Football Writers Dave Campbell and Arnie Melendrez Stapleton contributed to this report.
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The Geronimo Lions Club The Geronimo Lions Club has new officers for 2020-2021 Pictured front row right to left are Debbie Hanse, Treasurer; Katy Anderson, Co-Treasurer; Zach Reiley, Third Vice President; Kady Burkman, Director; back row right to left are Jim Lievens, First Vice President; Steve Holm, Second Vice President; Rob Anderson, LCIF Coordinator; Steven Hughes, President; Savannah Bittner Clark, Director; Kathy Hughes, Membership Chair; Robert Piper, Safety Officer; Chuck Drummond, Director; Scott Mycue, Lion Tamer; John Nash, Director. Not pictured are Naomi Manski, Secretary; Tracy Brucks, Marketing.
Seguin Main Street Receives National Accreditation
have proven to be powerful engines for revitalization by sparking impressive economic returns and preserving the character of their communities. During these challenging times, these Main Street programs will be key to bringing economic vitality back to commercial districts and improving quality of life during the recovery process.” In 2019 alone, $6.45 billion of public and private reinvestment was generated, 6,466 net new businesses were opened, 32,316 net new were jobs created, and 10,412 buildings were rehabilitated in Main Street America communities. Seguin Main Street’s performance is evaluated by the Texas Main Street Program, which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet ten rigorous performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings.
By: Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street Program Director
Seguin Main Street has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 860 Nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have dedicated themselves to strengthening their communities,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center. “These Accredited Main Street programs
Seguin Main Street celebrated several accomplishments in 2019, including over $4,175,000 in reinvestment in downtown with 14 new business starts. Over 1100 volunteer hours advanced the mission of downtown revitalization in Seguin. The construction of over 1000 linear feet of sidewalks were completed. Ten new second floor apartments were completed, welcoming 14 new residents to downtown. 2020 is going well for downtown Seguin despite the challenges raised by COVID-19. Several new businesses have already opened and several building rehabilitations continue. Downtown Seguin continues its path of revitalization thanks to the support of numerous partners, businesses, individuals and the community. Stay strong Seguin and let’s celebrate our successes!
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CDC Projects 150K COVID Deaths By July 18th
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Trump Admin Moving Away From Testing Sites
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Bill M. Lowe
Mr. Bill M. Lowe made his final passing home to rest with the Lord in eternal life, high up on that hill with his wife on June 21, 2020. He was born in New Castle, Texas on June 28, 1929 to Aylene (Stringer) and Charles Lowe. Bill played football for several colleges where he would meet the love of his life, Norabel Richards. They would be married for 58 wonderful years. He continued to play football for the United States Army and would end his career after playing Pro-Canadian football for three years. Returning to Texas at the request of his wife and for the birth of their son, Bill found a job as a repo man, until he was recruited by Luby’s Cafeterias. He was the youngest to become first manager of his own cafeteria. That is when he and his family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. He and Nora adopted a little girl. Bill went on to become a successful entrepreneur with many different businesses, ranging from real estate and oil, to trade schools, telecommunications and automotive dealerships including Seguin Chevrolet. He was also a silent investor for several different institutions, one being the birth of American Bank. Over the years Bill has won many awards, sat on countless committees and board of directors. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. Bill was a loyal and generous family man, not only to his immediate family, but to his extended family and friends as well. He was a jovial man with a great sense of humor, and a great eye for business, which made him loved and respected by the people who knew him, worked for him and the people who met him. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and lived as he believed, through Christ. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife Nora, his son, Larry and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Kay Lowe; granddaughter, Casey Diane Lowe; greatgranddaughter, Justice Todd; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, as well as great-great-nephews and nieces. We all loved him and will miss him dearly. A note of gratitude is extended to Bill Lowe’s personal safety companions of several years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions private graveside services and interment will be held on
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, or St. Johns United Methodist Church, 5300 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Ben J. Logan On June 9, 2020, Ben J. Logan passed away at his home in east Guadalupe County. He was 88 years old. Ben was born in Howland, Texas on December 15, 1931 to Clarence and Virginia Logan. The family later moved to Roxton, Texas, where he attended Roxton High School. He played high school football and always had a part-time job. In his high school yearbook, beside his senior picture, it is noted that he was Roxton’s Clark Gable.î Following graduation, he attended North Texas State College and later joined the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Seguin and enjoyed being a Realtor. Later, he managed his own and others’ rental properties and maintained an office in town, which he visited daily. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seguin, a former Seguin Chamber Ambassador, the American Legion H U Wood Post 245 in Seguin and a former member of the Seguin Noon Lions Club. In 1987 he married Ann Baker and moved to east Guadalupe County. He thoroughly enjoyed life on the farm, where he planted many trees and shrubs and always had a garden. He and Ann led an active life together, dancing, traveling, playing cards, and visiting with family and old and new friends. He is survived by his wife, Ann; son and daughterin-law, Dan and Kristie Logan; daughter and sonin-law, Patti and David Tucker; stepson and daughter-in-law, Greg and Brandi Midkiff; grandchildren and their spouses, Alicia and Joe Light, Tamra and Brian McLellan, Ellen and Will McCutcheon, Daniel and Allie Midkiff, Jessica and Justin Dozier, Anna Midkiff, Emilie Midkiff, and Katie Logan; and great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Light, and Isla McClellan; brother, Don Logan and wife Judy and cousins, Penney McGraw, June Brunson and Kelley Logan and wife Sara.
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Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Highsmith Cemetery at the corner of Highway 90 and Highsmith Road near Luling. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. For those unable to attend the service will be live streamed at . Depending on restrictions at the time, social distancing protocol outlined by the CDC and the State of Texas will be followed. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Desire’ Renee Guardiola Desire’ Renee Guardiola, age 23 of Seguin, Texas, tragically left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and entered into eternal rest joining her sweet baby angel Emery Skye Garcia. She was born on April 9, 1997 in Seguin, Texas. The daughter of Leticia “Letty” Joy Mertz (husband Javier Vasquez) and Jason T. Guardiola Sr., Desire’ was an extremely loving and compassionate person with an enormous heart, she was a hard-working young woman and was always ready for any challenge. Desire’ loved to dance, listen to music, shop, and just hang out with her loved ones and her pets, Chloe and Princess. Her smile was pure joy, a smile so beautiful that it would touch your soul and light up the entire room. There were so many wonderful qualities about her…… Beauty, grace and strength being just a few. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. She had many different roles in life, she was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, niece, cousin, friend and sister. The relationship she had with her brother was a special one. Desire’ was the best big sister that taught him a lot and she always had his back. Their bond was and still is unbreakable. Desire’ is preceded in death by her infant daughter whom she loved more than anything in this world, Emery Skye Garcia, and her beloved grandfather, Pedro S. Villareal Sr., she leaves behind her parents, Jason T. Guardiola Sr., Leticia Joy Mertz and step-father, Javier Vasquez; her grandmothers,
Melinda Mertz (Villareal) and Brenda Guardiola; her brother, Jason Guardiola Jr.; half brother and sister, Isaiah and Malissa Guardiola; aunts and uncles, Adrian Mertz, Christopher Mertz, Franklin Guardiola, Anna Herrera, David Guardiola, Lisa Shehane, Teddy Guardiola, Krystal Guardiola, Christy Guardiola and Nina Guerra; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and a whole lot of friends. Although Desire’ left this world suddenly, her family is at peace knowing that she is with her beautiful baby girl being the best mom she always wanted to be. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with The Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic cemetery. There will be limited seating and services will be live streamed in the Parish Hall and or you may view from the comforts of your home at St. James Catholic Church Seguin Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/saintjamescc/. All covid-19 restrictions protocol will be followed. Face coverings will be worn inside. social distancing protocol outlined by the CDC and the State of Texas will be followed. Serving as Desire’s pallbearers will be her cousins and friends, Alexis Garcia, Murissa Zuniga, Anyah Garcia, Mary Guardiola, Jessica Sanchez, and Stephanie Hernandez. Serving as Honorary pallbearer will be Alfred Lozano Jr. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. “When you think of Desire’ celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is short and fragile and should be lived to the fullest.” A special message from her family. 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.
Bonnie Crenshaw Bonnie Crenshaw died June 16th at the age of 74. She is survived by her husband, Willie D. Crenshaw, two daughters and one son. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, July 9th at 10:30 Am at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
Gloria Sutherland Gloria Sutherland died on June 18th at the age of 73 and is survived by daughter, Teri Clark and son, Charles Clark, and sister, Diane Mitchell William's. Memorial Services are scheduled for July 18th at Temple Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio at 12 Noon. Services are ENTRUSTED to REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary!
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Vital Statistics Nancy Lea Lee
Nancy Lea Lee, age 67 of Seguin, Texas passed away on June 20, 2020. Nancy was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 23, 1953 to Anne (Ivey) and William Owens. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lee and her father..
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Survivors include her daughters, Megan McKinney and husband Cloman, and Katherine Lee; step son, Travis Lee and wife Shannon; grandchildren, Lillian Whitehead, Hayley McKinney, Adaline Wilkins, Joey Wilkins, Levin McKinney, Charley McKinney, Austin Burke, Sawyer Lee, Lila Lee, and Samara Medina; mother, Anne Owens; sisters, Linda Craig and husband Jerry, and Mary Richmann and husband Dave; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions private services will be held but you may view the services livestream on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at https://vimeo.com/event/127306. 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.
Andrew Jackson “Jack” Little, Jr Andrew Jackson Jack Little, Jr., age 80 of Floresville, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2020. Jack was born on February 14, 1940 in Monticello, Florida to Mary Sue (Dillard) and Andrew Jackson Little, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Sybil Anne McKinney and Betty Rae Wright.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Kathleen M. Little; son, John Andrew Little and wife JoDe; granddaughter and light of his life, Natasha Little; numerous nieces, nephews other loving family members and friends. Visitation will begin on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Roy Collins officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Kingsbury Cemetery in Kingsbury, Texas. Due to Covid – 19 restrictions all protocol with social distancing and limited seating must be followed. Face coverings must be worn. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, SouthWest Affiliate, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. 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, 830-5495912.
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Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna from the Seguin Public Library reads aloud scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections at 10 a.m. from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or . Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Teatro De Artes Recital Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin continues its 38th Annual Recital at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26 streaming live on Teatro's Face book page. The performance includes Mariachi Juan Seguin Beginner at 6 p.m., Mariachi Juan Seguin Intermediate at 7 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. performance of Mariachi Juan Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit .
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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 . Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org.
Cinderella Ball Cancelled The Seguin Police Department has cancelled its 101th Annual Cinderella Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin Event Complex (Coliseum). Refunds will be issued for any tickets/carriage rides purchased For more information call 830-4012386.
Fan Drive The Seguin Fire Department's Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-2321.
Field of Honor 2020 Cancellation The Field of Honor 2020 scheduled from June 27 to July 5 in the field by Faith Lutheran Church has been cancelled. Any sponsorships collected this year will be used for 2021.
LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.
Teatro De Artes Recital Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin concludes its 38th Annual Recital at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 streaming live on Teatro's Face book page. The performance includes Michoacan at 5:30 p.m., Puebla at 6:30 p.m., Veracruz at 7:30 p.m., followed by an 8:15 p.m. performance of Nayarit Costa (Adult Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa). For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit .
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Guadalupe County will hold a Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29 in Suite 207 at the Guadalupe County Courthouse, located at 101 East Court St. The plan includes Guadalupe County, Cibolo, and Seguin. Questions regarding the plan may be emailed to rachel@h2partnersusa.com.
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2020 Summer Reading Experience The Seguin Public Library's "Imagine Your Story!" 2020 Summer Reading Experience is underway. All you need to do is register, pick up your gameboard and start imagining your story. To register and for more information call 830-401-2422 or visit . The library is located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin.
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Virtual Summer Reading Experience The Seguin Public Library will offer its Virtual Summer Reading Experience: Tall Tale Mad Libs and "How to Make a Tornado in a Jar," at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2 at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830401-2422 for additional information.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of Virtual Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov Facebook page or text 210-722-9054. for additional information. Community Music Academy Registration Virtual Teen Tuesday Registration for the TLU Community Music Academy Strings and The Seguin Public Library will host virtual weekly activities for youth Choir Classes for Fall 2020 will run until Friday, July 3. Tuition is free ages 12-17 Tuesdays through June 30. Videos will be streamed and instruments will be provide with very minimal fees. Registration for CMA Level 2 Strings Classes, Orchestras, and Choirs will open from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or at Saturday, Aug. 1. To register visit , call 830-372-6448, or email library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit svader@tlu.edu. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn will have its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from Survivors of Suicide Grief Webinar Hope Hospice will offer a free 5-session Survivors of Grief Webinar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. For more from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in June. For more information and to information call 830-379-0933. register for the Zoom link, call 830-358-5300. The Suicide Grief Support Group will meet in person once COVID-19 restrictions are Calling All Artists lifted. The Seguin Main Street and the Downtown Business Alliance will accept original artwork for the 2020 Sip 'n Stroll mug featuring the 1889 Victorian style Guadalupe County Courthouse. The artwork Virtual Preschool Storytime should fit a rectangle measuring 4" high x 8" wide or a ration similar The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool of 2:1. Artwork should be submitted to the Seguin Main Street office Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch located at 116 N. Camp St. by Friday, July 10. Sip 'n Stroll is live at Facebook.com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. For more visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. information visit . To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, 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. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE
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For information about whether hospice care is right for your family, please call (830) 625-7525 or visit www.hopehospice.net
During these troubling times, Hope Hospice is still here for you. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand the elevated risks facing the elderly and health-compromised populations and remain committed and prepared to serve those facing chronic illness and the end of life. Hope Hospice nurses, physicians, & certified aides are on the job 24 hours a day observing strict COVID-19 protocols & guidelines to protect our patients, their families, our employees, and our community.
As we face today’s challenges, our work continues uninterrupted.
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Religion The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open for full service. Social distancing will be observed. Mask and gloves will be provided. 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 830-3036478. Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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