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Walk-up Testing Site Available Friday in Schertz Councilman says CCSCT By Darren Dunn
(Schertz) -- Guadalupe County, the city of Schertz, and the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD are working together to try to get more people tested for COVID-19. A walkup COVID-19 testing site will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Lehnhoff Stadium, located 1100 Elbel Rd., next to Samuel Clemens High School. The free testing will be done underneath the home side bleachers. No registration is required, and the tests will be conducted on a first come, first served basis. According to the data released by the Guadalupe County Office of Emergency Management on July 22, Guadalupe County had a total of 1582 cases. That’s based on data collected by the Texas Department of State Health Services, since the start of the pandemic in March. That figure includes 937 confirmed cases, plus 645 pending cases. The pending cases are positive tests that have not yet been verified by the state. While cases continue to grow in Guadalupe County, so do the number of people
who have recovered from the virus. On July 22, there were 921 people who have recovered from the disease.
The report indicates that there are 30 people hospitalized at GRMC, and that there have been 22 Guadalupe County residents who have died from COVID-19 complications. According to the Associated Press, state health officials say Texas has hit a new record high the number of daily coronavirus deaths. The Department of State Health Services reported the Wednesday death toll hit a record 197, beating the previous record of 174 set on Friday of last week. That brings the overall Texas death toll to at least 4,348. Health officials say at least 9,879 new people have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Wednesday, which is slightly off the string of 10,000-case days over the past week. That brought the overall caseload to 351,618 since Texas began tracking the outbreak in early March.
helping to pay utility bills for people struggling By Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- A member of the Seguin City Council wants people to know that there’s help available to people who are having trouble paying their utility bills.
District 1 Councilman Ernest Leal works for the Community Council of South Again, people can be tested in Guadalupe County from 8 Central Texas a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz. office in Seguin. He says the nonprofit group is offering financial assistance to those who need help. “The Community Council has funds (available) to help people with electric bills. (This is for) people, from the city of Seguin, that fell behind because of COVID-19. So if you’re one of those clients for the city of Seguin and you need help, you can call us at the Community Council -830-379-3022, and we can help you with those bills that you fell behind on,” said Leal.
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Leal says it’s important that people get signed up for this assistance as soon as possible, because its available on a first come, first served basis. “Don’t wait unitl they put that disconnect hanger on your doorknob, because (it might be too late). People bring us applications and we go with the first people that brought us their application. And if you’re like number 20 or 25 (on that list), you might have to wait, and you are going to have to pay the bill yourself. So bring us your bill, and give us a call and maybe we can help these folks,” said Leal. Leal made his plea to the public during Tuesday’s meeting of the Seguin City Council. Those who need utility payment assistance or access to other services offered by the CCSCT, can call (830) 3793022.
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The Tesla Cybertruck pickup will soon be built at a new plant in the Austin area.
school district. The new factory will build Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck pickup. It also will be a second U.S. factory for the Model Y small SUV.
Governor Greg Abbott said Tesla’s decision will keep the state’s economy strong and help create jobs.
“Texas has the best workforce in the nation and we’ve built an economic environment that allows companies like Tesla to innovate and succeed. Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas will keep the Texas economy the strongest in the nation and will create thousands of jobs for hard-working Texans. I look forward to the tremendous benefits that Tesla’s investment will bring to Central Texas and to the entire state.”
“Tesla is one of the most exciting and innovative companies in the world, and we are proud to welcome its team to the State of Texas,” said Governor Abbott.
According to the Associated Press, the company will build on a 2,100-acre tract in Travis County and will get more than $60 million in tax breaks from the county and a local
Tesla doesn’t have a lot of time to get the factory running. The company says on its website that the Cybertruck will be available starting late next year.
(Austin) -- Need some good economic news during this pandemic. Well, for Texas, it doesn’t get much better than this. Tesla is giving the green light to a new factory in Texas. The $1 billion Gigafactory in southeast Travis County will create at least 5,000 jobs in the area.
The region that’s home to the University of Texas at Austin and tech companies such as Dell Inc., was a candidate all along. But Tulsa, Oklahoma, showed up on the short list in mid-May.
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A list of non-profit organizations that benefit the local community and fundraise at Wurstfest can be found at wurstfest.com/support. Plans for fundraising efforts to help support these organizations will be announced in the coming weeks. Next year, officials say Wurstfest will be a historic celebration, marking the 60th festival, and take place November 5-14, 2021. Wurstfest is eager to unveil a new and improved Marktplatz building along with many other improvements to the grounds which will no doubt add to the excitement (New Braunfels) -- The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels announced on Thursday that it was canceling its 2020 festival, due concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The ten-day salute to sauage was scheduled to run November 6-15 at the Wurstfest grounds in Landa Park. The Wurstfest Board of Directors met July 21 to consider input from a committee assigned to continually monitor the latest COVID-19 information and made the decision that it would not be feasible to host the 2020 festival. Randy Rust, 2020 Wurstfest President, said “This will be the first time Wurstfest has canceled a festival in our 60-year history. We have had our challenges in the past, including flood events and most recently a
fire that destroyed the Marktplatz building. We have always overcome our challenges while making the festival better each year. We made this decision knowing what a difficult year 2020 has been and that our guests were looking forward to Wurstfest more than ever. We also realize how important the festival is to the community non-profit organizations that participate. Many of them make their fundraising goals for the year during the ten days of Wurstfest and go on to use those funds to do good work that benefits our community throughout the year. That made this decision even more difficult. When we looked at how festival operations would have to change to prioritize safety, plus the related operational restrictions, we just didn’t feel we would be able to provide the Wurstfest experience we are known for.”
about the 60th festival. The rebuild of the Marktplatz, which houses most of the food vendors, has been underway since early this year and was on track to be completed for the 2020 festival. New Braunfels Mayor, Rusty Brockman, said “Wurstfest is a community tradition where families reunite, new friends are made, and people from all walks of life come to enjoy the heritage of New Braunfels. This community and the countless volunteers who make Wurstfest happen are resilient and will be back next year stronger than ever.”
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TLU, Southwestern announce suspensions of 2020 fall football seasons, plan for spring 2021 contests
(Seguin, Georgetown) – Texas Lutheran University and Southwestern University, affiliate football members of the American Southwest Conference, jointly announced on Wednesday that both universities are suspending their intercollegiate football competitive seasons for the fall of 2020 due to ongoing health and safety concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The two universities, members of the NCAA Division III, will plan for football intercollegiate contests in the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year, provided health and safety conditions warrant a return to the sport and a blanket waiver is provided by the NCAA to allow such activity.
plans for conference play this fall, I believe it is in the best “After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision interest of Pirate student-athletes to opt out of the season.” to forego our fall football season, and we appreciate the ASC working with us in this process,” said Dr. Debbie Cottrell, Southwestern and TLU have consulted with the ASC President of Texas Lutheran University. “Our current public on the suspension of the two universities’ football health environment is simply not conducive to ensuring the seasons and the potential movement of the Pirates’ safety of our football players or those we would play against. As and Bulldogs’ football seasons to the spring semester. disappointing as this is, we are eager to work with these studentathletes this fall and look ahead to the possibility of spring play.” The ASC’s Council of Presidents assured Southwestern and TLU that no penalties or sanctions would be applied to the two universities over this decision. The ASC’s Council of Presidents also announced that the Southwestern and TLU football programs were welcome to continue in the ASC beyond the fall of 2020 and if the ASC institutes a football schedule for the 202021 spring semester. The ASC has yet to make a conferencewide decision on its fall sports seasons, including football.
“Our priority is the health and wellbeing of the entire Southwestern University community. After many conversations and careful analysis, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 football season,” stated Laura E. Skandera Trombley, President of Southwestern University. “Although the ASC has not announced its
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Southwestern and TLU will not be part of any NCAA Football intercollegiate competition in the fall, even if the start of the NCAA and the ASC’s fall football seasons were to be significantly delayed but ultimately played in the fall semester.
proclamation on intercollegiate contests and championships in the fall semester, but the NCAA Division III Management Council did announce on Tuesday that schools and conferences “will have flexibility in conducting and/or continuing fall sports practices and competition into the spring.” The approved proposal, effective immediately, waives “current bylaw parameters and allows schools to define the playing season by a certain number of days instead of weeks, and those days do not have to occur in consecutive weeks.” The measure applies to all sports and eliminates the distinction between traditional and nontraditional segments.
“The increasing rates of coronavirus infections in Texas and heightened levels of exposure for playing football just pose too great of a risk to our athletes,” said Glenn Schwab, Southwestern University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. “Southwestern will work with the ASC and SCAC in exploring options for playing football and Southwestern and TLU hold affiliate membership in the all other fall sports in a condensed format this spring.” ASC in football only. The bulk of the Pirates’ and Bulldogs’ intercollegiate programs play in the Southern Collegiate Southwestern and TLU join a growing list of Athletic Conference as members of the NCAA Division III. NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III colleges and universities that have suspended all The SCAC announced on Thursday, July 16 that the intercollegiate competitions and seasons for fall sports. league’s intercollegiate seasons in the fall would not take “Once the first CDC guidelines were posted, and after hearing the place, stemming from the health and safety concerns of the NCAAchief medical officer Dr. Brian Hainline speak, I knew that pandemic. Southwestern and TLU joined its fellow members even conducting football practices would be challenging, much of the SCAC in agreeing that conference teams in the sports less playing games in the fall,” said Bill Miller, Texas Lutheran of cross country, soccer and volleyball would not engage in University Director of Athletics. “Dr. Hainline explained that competition (conference or non-conference) during the fall safely practicing and playing football in the fall would be very season. This previous SCAC decision included sports such as ‘tricky.’ With that said, we do plan to play a football schedule golf and tennis that utilize the fall for non-traditional activities. in the spring. Consequently, our football student-athletes, much like the student-athletes in our other fall sports, will have All Southwestern and TLU athletics programs will be encouraged something to prepare for and look forward to. At this time, it to conduct conditioning, strength training and other practice is too early to determine what that schedule will look like.” opportunities, as health and safety conditions allow, during the fall semester in preparation for potential spring competitions. The NCAA Division III has yet to make a division-wide The Pirates and Bulldogs have played football together
in the ASC since the 2017 season. When the SCAC’s football conference dissolved after the 2016 season, Southwestern and TLU joined the ASC as affiliate members. The SCAC’s two other football members at the time – Austin College and Trinity – departed for the Southern Athletic Association in football only. (The SAA announced on July 16 that it was suspending all conference athletic competition, including football, through the 2020 fall season.) When TLU re-started its football program in 1998, after a 10-season hiatus, the Bulldogs joined the ASC. TLU played in the ASC from 1998 to 2012 and played in the SCAC from 2013 to 2016. The Bulldogs won SCAC Football Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015 and played in the 2014 NCAA Division III Football Championship (first round). The Bulldogs won NAIA-II National Championships in 1974 and 1975 and advanced to the NAIA-II National Semifinals in 1976. TLU comes off a 2019 season that produced an 8-2 overall record, an 8-1 mark in the ASC, and national rankings in the 2019 season and 2020 preseason. Southwestern University announced the reinstatement of its football program in October of 2011 thanks to a generous donation from alumnus and former football star Red McCombs and his wife Charline. The modern football program played its first competition on Sept. 7, 2013, against Texas Lutheran University, after a 62-year absence. The original football program existed from 1908 to 1951. Southwestern University resumed competition as a member of the SCAC, winning the conference’s final championship in 2016, then jumped to the ASC for the 2017 season.
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Solicitation for Sealed Bid: Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc. (CCSCT), a 501c3 non-profit agency, is soliciting sealed bids for Early Head Start/Head Start Center space, to include 1-space in each of the Counties of Guadalupe and Comal. Interested parties may obtain a bid packet at the CCSCT Executive and Admin Office located at 801 N. Highway 123 Bypass, Seguin, Texas 78155 or by emailing Bobby Deike, Executive Director at bdeike@ ccsct.org. Deadline to submit a sealed bid is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020. The public sealed bid opening will be held at CCSCT Administration office at 801 N. Highway 123 Bypass, Seguin, Texas 78155 at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
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NBC News: White House Complex Cafeteria Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19
(Washington, DC) -- The White House is dealing with another positive coronavirus test. NBC News reports the Eisenhower Executive Office Building cafeteria was shut down this week after a worker tested positive for the illness. It is unclear how long it will be shut down but contact tracing is being done. The building is part of the White House complex, sitting across street from the West Wing. Other White House officials have also previously tested positive.
Trump Praises Deal With Pfizer For COVID Vaccine
(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is cheering an agreement with drug company Pfizer to produce a coronavirus vaccine. The two-billion-dollar deal will allow the company to produce and deliver 100-million doses of their vaccine once it’s approved. The agreement paves the way for the government to get an additional 500 million doses of the drug. Several companies are working on vaccines for COVID-19. Trump praised the record-setting pace of coronavirus vaccine development.
Fauci Says Coronavirus May Never Go Away
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Three More States Are Mandating Masks In Public Places
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Marion ISD Free and Reduced Meals Eligibility
The Marion ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children in the Marion ISD who are categorically and program eligible for free and reduced meals. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels is should have should contact Marie Brooks, Child Nutrition Coordinator at 830-914-2803 or mbrooks@ marionisd.net.
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library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations Hog Dog Sale of fans are also being accepted. For more The Holy Temple Church will have Hot Dog Sale information call 830-401-2321. at noon Friday, July 24 at 1201 Belmarez St. in Seguin. There will be Hot Dog plates that include a hot dog, chips, and soda for $2. Although this is LULAC Community Garden an outdoor event, you must wear masks and stand The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has at least six feet a part. For more information call vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own Dr. Charles Glass at 832-531-4262. bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-8225820. GRMC Limited Visitor Access The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect Virtual Toddler Time the health of its patients and staff, and in the The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit 401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for of military personnel departing for deployment, additional information. and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for Virtual Preschool Storytime COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 Facebook.com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830hours a day. 401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program residential. The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and serving times can CCSCT Fan Distribution Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX The CCSCT will have its Fan Distribution, while Stories supplies last, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org. July 30 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin. You must from the Seguin Public Library reads aloud bring a photo ID, 2020 award letter from one of scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections Fan Drive at 10 a.m. from the library YouTube Channel The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for the following: TANF, SNAP, SS or SSI. For more @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or www.library. Seguin residents is underway and fans are information call Ernest Leal or Becky McHaney seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 at 830 379-3022.
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Campos Sr. Adam Moises Campos Sr. of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born to Everisto and Regina Campos on September 4, 1940 in Seguin, Texas. Adam was a loving father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and brother. He took pride in his BBQ skills, he worked at Rex’s BBQ for 33 years. He was known for his funny spirit, always cracking jokes to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed the outdoors. If it involved fishing or camping you could bet he’d be there. Adam will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Adam is preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Adrian Campos; daughter, Marcelina Campos; brothers, Patricio Campos and Edmund Campos; sisters, Eva Garcia and Marcelina Campos. Adam is survived by his children, Debra Gutierrez, Adam Campos Jr. (Heather), Sarah Ann Campos (Ralph Villarreal), Theresa Campos (Ramiro Andrade) and Mary Grace Campos; 20 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren; his siblings, Everisto Campos Jr. (Cecilia), Mario Campos, Amy Rangel, Ciriaco Campos (Amparo). Adam is further survived by numerous cousins and extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Family and Friends are asked to meet at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and at the conclusion of Mass are asked to meet at St. James Catholic Cemetery as there will not be a funeral procession departing the church. Due to the circumstances with COVID19, every guest will be required to wear a face covering and are required to follow social distancing inside of the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary & Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.
Arias Willie Arias of Seguin, Texas, unexpectedly left his heartbroken family on July 14, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born July 23, 1958 to Jose and Jesusa Arias. Willie is preceded in death by his parents and his four brothers; Rick, Herman, Eugene and Pete. He is survived by his wife, Christy Arias. His son, Willie Arias Jr. and wife Vida. His daughter, Erika Arias-Flores and husband Roger. Grandchildren; Julianna, Jesse, Saryna, Ian and Greyson. Sisters; Gloria, Maria, Mary Lou, Juana and Candelaria. One brother, Manuel and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Where to begin, Willie was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his smile could light up a room. He was a dedicated and hardworking floor installer for 43 years (he was the best at what he did). He took so much pride in the work he did and it showed. He loved going to work every day and having his son work beside him for the last 20 years. Don’t get us started on his Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs. Every year he said his BOYS were going to the Super Bowl and he had all the confidence that they would win. He enjoyed going to the Cowboys and Spurs games. On August 5, 1978 he married the love of his life Christy. It only took a quick four months of dating for them to know they wanted to spend forever together. They did numerous things together and were inseparable. They could dance the night away. Any chance they could get they were dancing, even if it was on their front porch. They had endless trips and always made sure to make time for each other. He made sure to spoil his wife, so much so that he would sit and watch QVC with her (I think he loved it more than she did). He was a phenomenal dad and always went out of his way for his son and daughter. He showered his kids with so much love. The time he spent with his family was not enough, he always wanted more. He hugged his kids every time he saw them and never forgot to say “I love you.” He was proud of his kids and loved how happy they were, their happiness was his
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happiness. His son was his best friend and they shared many moments together. His dad has always been his hero. His hope and prayer is to live up to the man and father his dad was. His daughter was and always will be daddy’s little girl. She cherished her dad and the moments they shared. So many memories that will not be forgotten. They laughed; they cried and he loved her unconditionally. Her dad was a man like no other and he was her first love. He showed his family the true meaning of love. He adored his family and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He cherished each and every one of them and they were the light of his life. His grandkids loved spending every minute with him, from going to the park or a trip to the store to get ice cream. He had a special bond with each one of them. He loved having his lunch dates with Juli and she loved dancing with her grandpa. He would say ‘that little girl has a special place in my heart’. Jesse (papas) has a love to dance his Ballet de Folklorico and grandpa couldn’t wait to see him perform. Jesse enjoyed their one on one time together and the conversations they had. Grandpa enjoyed watching Saryna perform at the football games for the Matador Band. He looked forward to the Friday night games. Saryna will always remember her grandpa’s goofy dances when he would walk in the room. Ian was always his grandpa’s sidekick. He was ready to help with yard work and help his grandpa fix things. Ian and grandpa would always play fight to win grandma’s attention. The youngest is Greyson who is six and won’t have those amazing moments and memories like his siblings and cousins. Greyson remembers the trips to the park and going to Wal-Mart because he knew grandpa was going to buy him a toy. Willie had a sense of humor out of this world and always kept us laughing with the crazy things that came out of his mouth and his silly jokes. He will always and forever be missed by everyone. We were not ready to say good-bye and he left a hole in all of our hearts. It gives us a sense of comfort to know as he entered the gates of heaven his family was there with open arms. This is only a part of Willie’s legacy and our stories could go on and on. You will be forever missed. We love you! A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Palmer Mortuary. Due to COVID-19, every guest will be required to wear a mask and a 45 person maximum can be accommodated at once in the funeral home chapel.
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T rainer J r . Joseph Carter “J.C.” Trainer Jr. of Seguin, Texas passed away on July 20, 2020 at the age of 82. J.C. was born on October 3, 1937 in Goose Creek, Texas to Ena Mildred (Hurst) and Joseph Carter Trainer, Sr. He graduated from Hardin Simmons in 1964 and also proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 – 1963. J.C. made a living working in the oil and gas industry and later getting involved in many entrepreneurial projects. He loved to close a deal but most of all he loved interacting with people. He will be remembered for the way he lived with integrity and loved with abandon. He first and foremost served our heavenly Father and without any doubt his devotion to Jesus was the guiding force in how he conducted his life. Family was everything to him and his legacy is a gift to each of us. J.C. faithfully loved, cherished and protected first Kay for 50 years, then Joyce for 9 years. Each of his four children have wonderful memories that will last our lifetimes; we are so proud to be the children of J.C. Trainer.
Jubela and wife Macey, Joseph (Carter) Trainer IV, Ryland Jubela, Kenedy Trainer, and Reese Jubela; great grandchildren Avery Tarpley, Aiden Baumann, Kai Picker, Hayden Tarpley, Landon Baumann, Oliver Picker, Allie Timmermann, Emma Tarpley, Ava Wilson, Mamie Trainer, Jack Timmermann, Wyatt Jubela, Annica Baumann, and two more on the way!! Joyce’s children Marc Hagler, Tanya Hagler Speir and husband Alan and their children Alayna and Mason Speir; brother-inlaw Johnny Green and wife Janie; and numerous other loving family members and many friends.
Betty attended Winters High School and St. Phillips Nursing School. While in high school, Betty met her love Newby. They were married in the Lutheran Church in Winters, TX and the started their family in San Antonio where Newby was getting out of the Air Force. Prior to nursing school, Betty ran an in-home child-care – mostly for young medical school students. Those relationships inspired Betty to go to Nursing School.
A walk-through line visitation will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A memorial service celebrating J.C.’s life will be held on Thursday July 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville and the Rev. Neil Kibbe officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all CDC protocol will be followed including social distancing and face covering requirements.
Over the next several decades, Betty raised her family and worked as a Cardiac Care Nurse dedicating her life to family, friends, community, and her faith.
A private family graveside service will be held prior to the service at San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin. Services will be live streamed and you may view from the comforts of your home via the following link.
Betty’s passion was what she called “her reading material”. She stayed up on the latest homeopathic remedies, vitamin regimes and her “Doctoring”. A runny nose never went “unDoctored” and she took care of everyone. Betty loved to play 42 and Pinochle. She did not bid often, but when she did – you better watch out. Betty also loved gardening and cooking and she was very good at both.
https://vimeo.com/event/182921. Serving as pallbearer will be his sons, son-in-law and grandsons. Memorial contributions will be made to Guadalupe County MHMR, P.O. Box 1169, Seguin, Texas 78156. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, Then came the 14 grandchildren; and we only thought we 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas 778155, 830-549-5912. were loved and adored! He was their biggest fan and loved attending their various activities. He spoiled them by buying them things they didn’t get at home, he taught them old songs, told them crazy stories he made up, took them on fishing, shopping, beach and river trips, and so much more. The exact Betty Louise Brown passed memories may be different for each grandchild, but they all away peacefully on the 20th knew they were special and their Pa-Paw was a huge influence in each of their lives. Seven years ago, the great grandkids of July, 2020 at Grace Care started coming; he couldn’t wait to meet and love on each one. Northpoint in Tomball, He spent many hours sitting in the garage holding the babies TX at the age of 83. Betty and watching the bigger ones play in the driveway. He was was born in Roscoe, TX on never too old to be silly and have a good time. Each generation February 21st 1937. She was is blessed to have had him in our lives. preceded in her death by her parents Hazel (Hantsche) J.C. was faithful member of First Baptist Church and Vogler and Henry Vogler, her previously served on the Guadalupe County MHMR Board. brothers Ellis, Ennis, Wesley He enjoyed being an active member of the Thursday “Men’s and Dwain as well as her Discussion Group” at Kirby’s Korner where he and his friends of many decades would spin tales of days gone by and seek to sister Eris and her nephew solve the problems of the world. Randy. Betty is survived by her husband Newby Brown and her 3 children, Regina J.C. is preceded in death by his first wife, Kay Green (John), Clayton (Stephanie) and Bret (Renee’) and her six Trainer, his parents, and his sister Beverly Jones. Survivors grandchildren: Emily (Erik), Whitney (Aaron), Lauren (Ross), include his loving wife, Joyce Trainer; his children, Lisa Timmermann and husband David, Joseph Carter Trainer III Weston (Griselda), Bret Jr. (Claire) and Sally, her sister and wife Melissa, Kenny Trainer and wife Cheryl, and Rhonda RuthCooper and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. To Jubela; grandchildren Lindsey Picker and husband Matthias, her family, she was known as “Louise”. To her close friends, Amanda Tarpley and husband Jeremy, Ashley Baumann and she was known as “Miss America” because of her beautiful husband Koby, Madison Provost and husband Brandon, Kyle smile. She so loved her children and grandchildren and her Timmermann and wife Shelby, Kayla Wilson and husband husband Newby of 64 years. She treasured her nephews and Blake, Marshal Trainer and wife Emily, Carson Trainer and nieces and her great nephews and nieces and always enjoyed fiancee’ Reagan Todd, Brady Trainer and wife Shelby, Hunter their visits.
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Betty loved the church and she especially loved singing her favorite hymns. Over the years, Betty lived in San Antonio, McAllen, Dallas and she and Newby retired in Seguin, TX.
Betty Louise Brown – Our beloved Mother and Wife. “The dew is still on the roses” and we know you will enjoy your walk in the garden of our Lord. You will be missed and never forgotten. The family would like thank Brookdale Hospice (especially Jessica) for the love and care she provided to our Mom. Due to the current healthcare concerns, Betty will be cremated and a memorial service and celebration of her life for immediate family will be scheduled at a later date. If you would like to honor the memory of Betty Louise Brown, the family suggests donations be made to National Alzheimers’ Association by clicking here.
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Graveside Services for Sarah E. Hastings Pollard will be held Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 Am at Randolph Cemetery at New Salem Road. She died July 14th at the age of 91. She is survived by daughters, Lanette Lister-Moore, Sarah Elizabeth Pollard, and Gloria Pollard. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary! Doing good for all of GOD’S family’s!
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Reimers Dorothea Mae Agnes “Dolly” Reimers passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 88 in Garden Ridge, Texas.
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She was born to William D. and Laura E. Reimers on October 15, 1931 in Guadalupe County. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: William L.R. Reimers, Roland Reimers, Richard Reimers, her son, Bennett (Ben) Kiesling, and
She is survived by her son, Glenn Sparck, her daughters, Pam Sparck, Laura Hatfield and husband, Bobby, and Aleta Kiesling; Sister in Law Madelyn (Maddie) Reimers; Grandchildren, Catrina Van Winkle, Brandon McCrindle, Eli Hatfield and wife, Sara, Jessica Rolf, Adam Hatfield and wife, Laci, JoeBob Hatfield and wife, Lisa, Autash Hernandez and husband, Sylvester, Clayton Kiesling and wife, Lauren and Cody Lisk, 16 precious great- grandchildren and 8 beloved nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Dolly’s caregivers/friends at Sodalis Senior Living, her Elara Caring Hospice Team in New Braunfels and to Juan Lopez and his staff at Garden Ridge Assisted Living. Please join us to celebrate this beautiful lady’s life at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin on Sat. July 25th 2020. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Larry Monteverde officiating. Interment will follow at the San Geronimo Cemetery. Pallbearers: Eli Hatfield, Adam Hatfield, JoeBob Hatfield, Clayton Kiesling, Cody Lisk & Kevin Reimers.
Wilke The Lord called on a great man to walk in heaven, Mr. Dennis Karl Wilke peacefully passed in his sleep at Audie Murphy on July 13, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on October 31, 1950 in Seguin, Texas. Dennis was a United States Veteran, he served in the Vietnam War. Dennis was known as “Winkle” by most, though retired, his Coworkers and friends would say he was always whistling
or smiling throughout the days. “Winkle” was a loyal employee for 40 years at Alamo group. Dennis adored his family and loved the outdoors, he loved to spend time fishing or with his grandchildren. “Papa” was always giving rides on the John deer. Dennis was a very loving and patient person. He left a wonderful memory with everyone he came across. Dennis will be greatly missed by all that knew him and cherished by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin “Jockey” Wilke and Rosie Emma Wilke as well as his brother Andrew Wilke. Mr. Wilke is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carol Wilke, along with their children Brandy Herrera (David), Jason Gruver (Hannah), Cyndl Wilke (Eric), along with their grandchildren Alyssa, Madison, Austin, Adyen, Blake, Logan, Eli, Aria, and Miss Brooklyn being the only great grandchild. His sisters, Frances Wilke Kern (Greg) and Connie Wilke Sturm, as well as a slew of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in the fellowship hall at New Life Fellowship Church located in Seguin at 16489 Tx Hwy 123 S, Seguin, Texas, 78155 at 6 p.m. with Pastor Chris Larson officiating. At this time the church request that no floral arrangements be sent. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.
R ivera Jose “Joe” U. Rivera, age 54 of Seguin, Tx He has gone to rest with our Lord and Savior on Saturday July 18, 2020. Joe was born on September 7, 1965 in Seguin, Tx to Simon & Maria Rivera. Joe left behind his beloved wife Kim Rivera and 6 Children Regina, Joseph, Billy, Raquel, Isaac and Isaiah and he also left behind 22 grandkids that he cherished till his last days. Joe leaves behind 4 Sister and 3 Brothers. Joe loved his wife and kids he would do anything for them. Joe was a family man he enjoyed home cooking and outdoor BBQ’s with his family. Joe was a loving person he had a big heart and was willing to help out in need. Some of his hobbies were to ride around and listen to music and watch movies at home with the family. Joe has left us with so many memories and he will never be forgotten. Services will be help at Alamo City Church on Friday 24th 12(noon) - 4pm at 6500 IH North San Antonio TX 78218.
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Wegner Frances Jeanne Wegner passed away on July 22, 2020 at the age of 85. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a loyal friend to so many. Frances was born in Poteet, Texas on December 11, 1934 to Louis Frank and Bertha Spellmann Faseler. She grew up in Yancey, Texas and graduated from Hondo High School in 1952. In 1955, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Southwest Texas Teachers College (now Texas State University). On June 20th, 1954, she married her husband of sixty-two years, Charles Rudolph Wegner. Frances’ life was defined by faith, family, music and the education of young children. On July 1, 1962, Frances, her husband Charles, and their young family moved to Seguin. It was here that they raised their family and Frances began a thirty-year career as the Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Seguin. She also laid the foundation for the Weekday School Program at the church and was the original kindergarten teacher. As the program grew from kindergarten into a full Weekday School, she became the Director until her retirement in 1997. Frances also taught private piano lessons for thirty years. She was a lifelong Methodist and served her church and God faithfully all her life. Frances loved her family, friends, her bridge groups, traveling the world, cooking, music and reading books. She was an active volunteer at her church and cherished her lifelong friends in the Sharers Sunday School class. Frances’ greatest treasures in life were her children and grandchildren. In her later years, she found such joy in knowing and loving her great-grandchildren as well. Frances is survived by her daughter, Sharon Wegner Berg and husband Jim of San Antonio, son John Alan Wegner of Seguin, and daughter-in-law Linda Wegner of Garland, as well as her grandchildren Thomas Boyer (Ashlie), Leslie Wegner, Michael Berg (Sarah), Lauren Vaughn (Taylor), Carrie Wegner, Will Wegner and eleven great grandchildren. Frances is also survived by many loving family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rudolph Wegner; her son, David Charles Wegner and her great-grandchildren, Brooke Alicia and Hunter Knox Berg. A private graveside service will be held at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating Frances’ life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 710 North Austin, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or 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.
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Religion
Hot Dog Sale
The Holy Temple Church will have Hot Dog Sale at noon Friday, July 24 at 1201 Belmarez St. in Seguin. There will be Hot Dog plates that include a hot dog, chips, and soda for $2. Although this is an outdoor event, you must wear masks and stand at least six feet a part. For more information call Dr. Charles Glass at 832-531-4262.
New Weekly Bible Study
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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 830-303-6478.
The Holy Temple Church will begin a weekly Bible study Tuesday, July 28. Those attending please wear face masks and stand six feet a part. Free Bible Course For more information call Dr. Charles Glass at The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from 832-531-4262. the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod. info for further information.
Church Festival Dinner
The Immanuel Lutheran Church 17th Annual Community-Wide Church Fesitival Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Chamber of Commerce Park in La Vernia. Drive thru roast beef dinner plates are $10.
To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or 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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