Texas Sports Update

Pickleball Injuries Cost Americans Nearly $400 Million This Year

(New York, NY) -- Pickleball injuries are costing Americans nearly 400-million-dollars. The fast-growing sport is taking a toll on injury-prone senior’s legs, wrists and shoulders. Analysts estimate pickleball injuries will result in 67 thousand emergency room visits, 366 thousand outpatient visits, and nine thousand outpatient surgeries this year. Sports analysts say the number of players will jump to 22 million this year.

Connor McDavid Wins Third MVP Trophy

(Nashville, TN) -- NHL star Connor McDavid is taking home the third Hart Trophy of his career. The 26-year-old for the Edmonton Oilers claimed his third MVP award Monday after totaling 64 goals and 153 points this past season. Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which goes to the NHL’s top defenseman, while Matty Beniers was named the recipient of the Calder, which goes to the game’s top rookie. The Boston Bruins had an impressive showing after a historic season, with goaltender Linus Ullmark winning the Vezina, head coach Jim Montgomery taking the Jack Adams Award, and captain Patrice Bergeron claiming his sixth Selke Trophy.

Former Buc Brown Critical Of Arians And Brady

(Undated) -- Antonio Brown believes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers treated him like a dog. That’s what the former wide receiver said in a podcast posted to

YouTube Saturday. He told host and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill that head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady pushed him to play through injury in Week 17 of the 2021 season. Brown played in that game, but he walked off the field before it ended and tossed his jersey and pads into the stands.

Caitlin

Clark Named Collegiate Woman Athlete Of The Year

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. She was awarded the Honda Cup last night at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Clark led the University of Iowa women’s basketball program’s first-ever national championship appearance. She won numerous women’s basketball player of the year awards before winning last night’s honor of best women’s collegiate athlete.

Griner Criticizes WNBA’s Travel Situations

(Phoenix, AZ) -- Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner says she thought the travel situation had effectively hit “rock bottom” before it was finally adequately addressed by the WNBA. Griner was harassed at an airport in Dallas while flying commercially earlier this month. The league approved her to board charter flights in the wake of the incident. The harassment re-opened the conversation about how WNBA players travel for games. Teams typically fly commercial because it’s cheaper, but the league is allowing teams to use a public chartering service for select flights this season.

Mary Anne

Colvin Valentine, age 66 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2023. Mary Anne was born on November 1, 1956 in Kenedy, Texas to Mary Louise (Knell) and James Thomas Colvin, Sr. Preceding Mary Anne in death were her parents, her brother, Billy Colvin, and her nephews, Josh Colvin and Trevor Colvin.

Survivors include her brothers, Jim T. Colvin, Jr., M.D. and wife, Pam, and Dennis Colvin and wife, Vicki; nieces and nephews, Dr. Chris Colvin and wife, Julie, Clint Colvin and, wife, Jennifer, Corrie Colvin Williams and husband, James, Cathie Colvin Crain and husband, Andrew, Aaron Colvin and wife, Faith, and Zac Colvin and wife, Nicole; numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and other loving family members.

Mary Anne was the youngest of four children. As a child, her father was elected Mayor of Kenedy, Texas, which gave her many photo-ops. She was a twirler in high school and a drum major her senior year. Mary Anne was smart, artistic, kind, and loved her animals. She was a 1975 graduate of Kenedy High School. She was a member of the Cluter National Thespian Society, National Honor Society, and Valedictorian of her senior class. She enjoyed art and took lessons while in Kenedy. That artistic drive continued until her health declined. She enjoyed caring for animalsbirds, dogs, and especially cats. Mary Anne attended Texas Lutheran University for one year and graduated from A&M in 1979 with a degree in Accounting obtaining her CPA. She worked as a Certified Public Accountant at Frost Bank in their cattle division and also Brown and Root Company in Houston, Texas. As her health declined, she moved to Seguin to be closer to her family.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 10 A.M. at San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin. Followed by a reception at First Methodist Church in Hierholzer Hall in Seguin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Canyon Lake Animal Shelter, 2170 Old Sattler Rd, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133; Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas 78155-1593 or to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 4301 Wilson Blvd. Suit 300 Arlington, Virginia 22203.

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.

Schulze

Cheryl Ann Wallace Schulze, age 62 of Seguin, returned home to the Lord on June 20, 2023. Cheryl was born on August 4, 1960, in New Braunfels, Texas to J. W. Wallace, and Shirley Ann Bueche.

Cheryl graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in 1978. Upon completing high school, it was her dream to become a secretary. She was well-known in the real estate law community.

On May 5th, 1979 Cheryl and Roger were married and just recently celebrated their 44th year of marriage.

Cheryl will be remembered as a devoted wife, sister, Nana, friend, and most importantly a mom. She had a sense of adventure in camping, scuba diving, and hiking. She enjoyed reading, cross-stitching, and making memories with her three grandchildren. Her funny, uplifting personality could bring joy and laughter into any room. Although her family and friends are heartbroken about her passing she will be remembered for her strength and tenacity that has been passed down to her children and grandchildren.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister, Penny Armstrong.

Survivors include her loving husband of 44 years, Roger Schulze, daughter Dawn Luu and husband Vu Luu; son, Gary Schulze; grandchildren who knew and loved her as Nana, Emma Ann Luu, Ethan Aubry Luu, and Emery Amelia Luu; mother, Katie Wallace; siblings, Allen Wallace, Curtis Wallace and wife Susan, Harden Wallace and wife Michelle, April Brown and husband Ray, Jerry Wallace and wife Alicia, Sonia Salmon, and husband Jason; brother-in-law, Bryan Schulze, and wife Sheryl; sister-in-law, Barbara Hunt, and partner Mark; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, her beloved dog, Mickey, and many friends.

Visitation will begin at 1 pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Crossroads Church followed by a memorial service celebrating her life at 2 p.m. with Pastor Marcus Avalos officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Gary Schulze, Ethan Luu, Vu Luu, J.W. Wallace, Allen Gene Wallace, and Frank Guerrero.

Private interment will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank the Crossroads Pastoral Care Team and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Hospice Services for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Crossroads Church of Seguin, 3455 US-90, Seguin, Texas, 78155, The American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Rd, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or the Guadalupe Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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

Dr. Thomas Walter Krohn, age 76 of Seguin, passed away suddenly related to heart issues on June 17, 2023. Tom was born on October 1, 1946, in Wurzburg, Germany to Dr. Walter and Karin Krohn. He lived in Germany until the age of 6 when he and his parents immigrated in 1953 to the United States settling in Galveston, Texas and then eventually Waco, Texas. He graduated from Richfield High School in Waco, Texas in 1965. He attended Texas Lutheran College where he met his wife of 43 years, Jill Elaine Zunker. They married in Seguin, Texas on August 9th, 1969.

After he graduated from Texas Lutheran College in 1969, he went on to further his education at the University of Houston College of Optometry, graduating in 1977. He moved back to Seguin shortly after graduation to practice Optometry, and he was still practicing until his death. He was an optometrist for 46 years, providing eye care to thousands of patients throughout the Seguin community and surrounding areas.

Tom was also active in various civic clubs and organizations in Seguin. He was a member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and then later Faith Lutheran Church. Tom loved to travel, and he especially loved to go on cruises with friends and family. He enjoyed getting together and playing cards with his friends, attending his grandchildren’s events, and spending time with his family.

Tom is preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Jill Zunker Krohn, and his parents, Dr. Walter Krohn and Karin Von Huebschmann Krohn.

Survivors include his loving daughters, Dr. Kim Krohn Albracht and husband Matt, Kara Krohn Huesser and husband Denny, and Kelli Krohn Fairbairn; grandchildren, Nicholas Albracht, John Albracht, Lauren Albracht, Brooke Albracht, Hayley Huesser and Hayden Huesser and Jack Fairbairin; brothers, Klaus Krohn and Martin Krohn; sister-in-law, Kay Zunker; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

A memorial service celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin with Pastor Andrew Cave officiating. A reception will be held at Faith Lutheran Church immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to a 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.

Nagel

Clifton “Buddy” Roland Nagel passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Seguin, Texas, at the age of 73. Buddy had numerous health issues in his life’s journey, but he accepted them all with a positive, strong, and humorous attitude. Stage 4 colorectal cancer was his last challenge in life, and he did as he always did, managed it with incredible strength, courage, and humor. Cancer never got the best of him. He lived his life to the fullest every day.

Buddy was born on January 25, 1950, in Seguin, to Roland and Viola (Naumann) Nagel, given the name Clifton to honor his dad’s brother. During Buddy’s childhood, he lived in Alaska, Colorado, New York, and Florida, while his dad served in the U.S. Air Force. Seguin was always his family’s home base so after his father retired from the military, the family returned to Seguin, where Buddy graduated from Seguin High School, Class of 1968.

Like his father, Buddy was good with his hands. He had such big, strong hands. There wasn’t much that he couldn’t build or repair with those hands. He was a skilled carpenter and artisan with a keen sense of understanding about how things worked. He was always willing to take the time to offer advice and assistance on house repairs, mechanical issues and more. He used these talents for the good of the community too. You can see and appreciate his work at The Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum, the First Church, the Calaboose, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, The Guadalupe County Humane Society, The Woods Homestead, and many other locations around town.

Buddy’s knowledge and curiosity extended to many areas over the years. While living in Austin, Buddy worked in the construction field, building homes, and becoming a demolition expert. He created his own company, Nagel Construction, and took on historical home projects that extended into the Alamo Heights area. He studied Feng Shui in California and became a Feng Shui Master and advised clients in the best way to set up their homes. He was very involved in the Austin music scene as a Roadie for The Lotions and the Sound Manager for I-Tex and The Flamingo Cantina on 6th Street in Austin. He was a Master Scuba Diver and moved to Cozumel, teaching scuba diving to the many tourists who visited there. This also opened his passion for underwater photography. One summer he even traveled the country with a carnival based out of Chicago, setting up and breaking down the large rides. He built his own unique two-story home in Johnson City on the Pedernales River. He was a Master Gardener and enjoyed landscaping and plants wherever he lived. He loved animals of all kinds, traveling anywhere and everywhere, was a great cook and had an extensive collection of miniature trains.

Buddy was always friendly with a great sense of humor. He had fun teasing and joking with everyone he met but especially with his beloved family, friends, doctors, nurses, and crew members. He had a curiosity about life and people that was contagious to anyone who was with him. He was a dreamer, an artist and a visionary.

In 2002, he reunited with the love of his life from his past, Jane Donegan, after being apart for almost 25 years. Buddy moved back to Seguin at that time to be with Jane and they were together until his passing. They were life partners and best friends for a total of 29 years.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Edward Sagebiel. He is survived by his love, Jane Donegan, three sisters, Ruth Sagebiel, Joan Nagel (husband, Tracy Weinberg) and Susan Nagel and his aunt Georgia Lee Naumann, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Very special thank yous go to Larry Davis, Gail Parsons, Shantiel and Jr. Pardo, Elara Caring Hospice Care, each of Buddy’s doctors and nurses and the medical staffs at GRMC, Texas Oncology, MD Anderson, Ritchie Limb and Brace, Advanced Home Health Services and Remarkable Healthcare. Thank you for taking this final journey with us and for making it easier and with more love, comfort and kindness than we could have ever imagined.

A celebration of Buddy’s life will be held on Sunday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum, 114 North River Street, Seguin, TX. Family and friends are invited and encouraged to join us and share their stories and their memories of Buddy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, TX 78156, the Seguin Conservation Society, P. O. Box 245, Seguin, TX 78156, or the Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum, 114 North River Street, Seguin, TX 78155. These organizations were dear to Buddy’s heart.