SDN: July 25, 2023

Blueprints unveiled for new McQueeney Elementary School

(Seguin) – Plans are officially in the works for the new McQueeney Elementary School. Potential renderings of the new voter approved campus were shared recently with members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees.

Architect Robyn Popa, of Pfluger Architects, says they are starting off with the design phase of the new replacement campus dubbed, “New McQueeney.”

Land for the future campus has already been claimed on 25 acres off of FM 725 just a few miles up the road from the school’s current site.

She says her team has already developed a floor plan and is currently in the process of reviewing those plans with Seguin ISD departments.

“The nice thing about

this site is that there is good drainage. There is a natural slope to the site. It really requires minor, minimal clearing. There’s not a lot of vegetation that is out there and there’s some opportunities with the natural low spot to perhaps provide some enhanced exterior classroom or educational spaces within the site design,” said Popa.

Popa says the campus includes a two-story plan. She says that’s in order to maximize its imprint on the land and to help maximize the budget of the overall project.“The building itself is sitting just under 100,000 square feet. It is designed to accommodate 750 students at its core capacity and can go up to 850 at maximum capacity.

Blueprints, pg 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

MCQUEENEY

Seguin inviting shoppers to Shop the Markets Downtown

(Seguin) -- Lately Downtown Seguin has seen an abundance of farmers and artisan markets pop up. With so many local creatives and farmers in the area, it is no wonder this has happened! Grab your reusable shopping bags, or maybe your rolling cart, and get your weekly fix of tasty treats and local goodies. Here is a breakdown of when and where you can shop some of Seguin’s most unique markets and get those one-of-a-kind items.

Austin Street Market – Every Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm you can shop this new shaded market.

Located at 414 N. Austin Street, right next to Seguin Coffee Company, the Austin Street Market offers an opportunity for the community to shop and sell locally handmade products and fresh farm goods.

Market Day at The Backyard

– Check out the intriguing local vendors, food trucks and more at

the monthly Market Day at The Backyard. Bring the kids to try their hand at disc golf outside Pecan City Disc Golf Shop and enjoy an afternoon in the schoolyardturned-entertainment-venue. This market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Funky Monkey Market Day –

On the second Saturday of every month, Funky Monkey invites local vendors and artisans to sell their wares during Market Day. Stop by their location at 308 E. Court Street from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to shop all the unique surprises and enjoy the market atmosphere!

Yellow Rose Artisan Market

– Every second Sunday and fourth Saturday of the month, you will find the Yellow Rose Artisan Market in Central Park in Downtown Seguin. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, shoppers can peruse a variety of artists,

artisans, and makers from all over South Texas. From handmade soaps and lotions to charcuterie boards and handmade leather items, you will certainly find some special gifts.

The Market Seguin – This Modern Pop-Up Market takes place on the last Sunday of every month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Soel Venue (112 W. Donegan Street). Come check out Seguin’s first modern, indoor, pop-up market featuring local artisans, clothing, handmade items, and more!

For vendor opportunities and more information on each of these markets, follow them all on Facebook: @austinstreetmarket @thebackyardseguin @ FunkyMonkeyVintageVenue @ YellowRoseArtisanMarket @ themarketseguin. A complete list of local and downtown events can be found online at www. visitseguin.com.

Special by: Blaire Friar, Main Street & CVB Assistant Director

Blueprints, continued.

The parking lot area, there’s 118 parking spaces up in the front main parking area with an additional 46 behind more for staff and private use. Also typical with your elementary schools, two types of playgrounds there – a younger kids playground that’s more immediately adjacent to the wing that their classrooms would be in and then an older kids playground with the associated walking path,” said Popa.

She adds that the new school will also be designed with a large bus drive and will have more than adequate cueing for vehicles during drop off and pickup.

Included in the renderings for the campus are intentional connections to the natural environment such as large window views from the library as well as the introduction of isolated outdoor learning environments which not only protect students from the sun but will be spaces that are easily monitored.

With progress well on its way, Popa says the schedule looks to have the school ready within three years.

“As far as the progress of the project, we are about 46 percent complete with design. We are anticipating to wrap up the design in January of 2024. We will use February through April to bid the project out and then construction, right now, we are anticipating, it’s probably around a 24-to-27-month construction time frame – so ready to open for the academic year 2026-27,” said Popa.

At the end of the update, Trustee Cinde ThomasJimenez, who represents the McQueeney area, questioned the future name of the school and whether or not there was a plan to change it.

Providing her with that answer was Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez.

“There’s a lot of history with that name. It’s the oldest

elementary school, I believe, in the district and I mean, I’ve just heard very strong feelings over the last several years about that particular name even though, it’s not located in McQueeney. It’s in very close proximity to McQueeney and it represents that part of that history,” said Dr. Gutierrez. Pleased with his answer, Jimenez added “being in Mcqueeney, it really has no boundaries.” She says if it’s close to the river, “it’s Mcqueeney.”

Throughout this process, district officials did note that the traffic near the school on FM 725 will be one thing that will continue to be monitored. They say growth around that stretch of highway will determine talks and discussions with TxDOT and other area agencies. Additional renderings of the future $54 million campus can be found on the KWED Facebook page.

Dunnam Tabbed to Helm Navarro Panther Baseball Program

Chris Austin

(Geronimo) -- The Navarro Panthers have a new head baseball coach.

Justin Dunnam will take the helm of the Panther program following the departure of former head coach Kris Cavazos.

Dunnam has been at Navarro for the last three years. He has 15 years of baseball coaching experience including six years as the head baseball coach at Madisonville High School. He lead the Mustangs to back-to-back district championships in 2011 and 2012. Dunnam was named the Brazos Valley Co-Coach of the Year by the Bryan/College Station Eagle in 2011.

Dunnam will also serve as the defensive coordinator for the Navarro Panther football team.

Overall, Dunnam has 18 years of football coaching experience with nine of those years serving in a coordinator role.

Dunnam replaces Kris Cavazos, who served as the Panther head baseball coach and defensive coordinator for the football team. Cavazos left Navarro this past spring for Ralls High School outside of Lubbock. Cavazos compiled a record of 110-44 in five seasons as the Panther head baseball coach.

The Panther baseball team finished the 2023 season with a 2410 record and claimed the District 28-4A championship. Navarro advanced to the UIL Class 4A Regional Quarterfinals before being eliminated by state-ranked Boerne.

Montague

Rodney “Mark” Montague, age 71 of Seguin passed away on July 22, 2023. Mark was born in New Braunfels, Texas on November 8, 1951, to Helen Marie (Schnautz) and C. E. Montague. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (now ATT), beginning in 1972, for 33 years. After he retired from ATT, he worked for Texas Prison System as a telephone tech, where he helped inmates enroll in the phone systems.

He was actively involved in the Guadalupe County Wildlife Management, acting as a director, then serving as President from 2003 to 2005. Mark enjoyed hunting, shooting guns, and riding his Harley.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, older brother Harry and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Jim Kersey. Mark and Jim were best friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Brenda Montague; son, Adam Montague; daughter, Leslie Carver; grandchildren, Hailey, Willow, Dean, and L’Nel; sister Sharon Ferrell and husband Bill; brother, John Montague; sister-inlaw, Janie Sedlak, and husband Matt; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Seguin Art League, P. O. Box 445, Seguin, Texas, 78156, or the Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Association, 210 E. Liveoak, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

A memorial service celebrating Mark’s life is being planned for later in the fall at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Please visit www.treshewell.com for updated times.

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

VITAL STATISTICS

Reynolds

Alton Lee “Al” Reynolds, age 95 of Seguin, Texas passed away July 13, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1927, in Hemet, California, the oldest child of Levi and Lena Randal Reynolds. Al was a graduate of Porterville High School in California.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After retirement, he and his wife, Jean, served as Red Cross volunteers in times of natural disaster. They worked in several states, Saint Croix and Guam.

Al is preceded in death by his parents, brother Melvin Reynolds, and sisters Velta Egy, Kathryn Longenfeld, and Lena Mae Hubble.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 72 years, Jean Carroll Reynolds; children, Karen Willis (Steve), Craig Reynolds (Megan), and Marsha Reynolds (Lisa); grandchildren, Jacob Willis (Andrea), Devin Zettler (Ryan), Kyle Willis (Amanda); greatgrandchildren, Talan Zettler, Treyce Zettler, Carson Willis, Grayson Willis, Carter Willis, Kolin Springs, Kobe Garcia; brothersin-law, Cecil Hubble, Reesel Carroll (Linda), Gary Carroll (Mary), Philip Carroll; sisters-in-law, Marge Reynolds and Carolyn Pester, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 10:15 a.m. A memorial service celebrating Al’s life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Perales officiating. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155, or to The Ballard House (a retreat for guests to stay free of charge for patients going through cancer treatment), 21421 Cinco Park Road, Katy, Texas 77450.

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

VITAL STATISTICS

Cardenas

Maria Celia Cuevas Cardenas, 72, of Seguin, passed away peacefully in her home on June 29, 2023, surrounded by close family and friends, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on February 11, 1951, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Juan Cuevas and Josefina Pantoja Cuevas and picked cotton as a young child with her family.

Maria lived her life as a hardworking, dedicated, faithful, and loving woman. She met the love of her life, Julian Cardenas, in Mexicali, Mexico, during the summertime of 1969. They first began dating in November of 1970. Julian proposed to Maria on December 12, 1970, and were married February 13, 1971. She loved visiting Los Angeles and Palm Springs, CA. Maria enjoyed hiking with her husband in the Martinez Mountain Range also in California and camping in the desert. Maria was an avid runner who ran half marathons and several 5Ks. After several years of study, she was granted naturalization on January 28, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas. She enjoyed visiting the casinos in Biloxi, MS, Eagle Pass, TX, and Kinder, LA. She was a wonderful mother who always looked after her children and did her best. A woman who was self-sufficient and never cared much about herself. Maria was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in August 2016 at the age of 66.

Maria is preceded in death by her father, Juan Cuevas, mother, Josefina Pantoja Cuevas, brother, Juan Cuevas Jr., and fatherin-law, Agapito Cardenas.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Julian Cardenas, daughters Jo Ann Cardenas and Nadia Josephina Cardenas, her grand-fur baby, Charlotte, and best friend, Gracie Gomez of Seguin. She will be sorely missed by her many family members, including nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the health care professionals at GRMC Hospice for their unwavering care for Maria throughout the final eight months of her life. Ms. Magali, Maria’s CNA, was her favorite staff member who could always make her sing and dance.

A private viewing was held July 3, 2023, at Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in New Braunfels. A memorial service will be held later at the family’s residence in Seguin.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Maria’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, !Apurate¡ (which means hurry in English), who will be walking in her memory on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Landa Park in New Braunfels. The team’s page can be found online at act.alz.org/goto/ ApurateToEndALZ

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser that allows the association to raise awareness, provide 24/7 care and support to those affected by the disease, and advance research towards methods of prevention, treatment, and hopefully one day a cure.

Tampa General Hospital Says 1.2 Million Patients Potentially Impacted

(Tampa, FL) -- Tampa General Hospital says a “criminal group” has stolen confidential information of about one-point-two-million patients, including Social Security numbers. The Tampa Bay Times says the hospital detected unusual activity on its computer systems in late May. Letters will be going out to patients whose information may have been compromised, offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection. This comes less than two weeks after an HCA Healthcare cyberattack which affected about 11-million patients.

RFK Jr. Defends Comments

(Washington, DC) -- Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior is defending controversial comments he made suggesting Chinese and Jewish people are less susceptible to COVID-19. During a House hearing on government censorship online, Kennedy argued he’s being smeared through misrepresentations and distortions about what he said and there’s no evidence he’s antisemitic, as members of his own party have claimed. His comments come after video was released in which he suggested COVID-19 could have been “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people. Kennedy, who has been censored on social media platforms for his views on vaccines, also argued that free speech is deeply vital to democracy.

Abortion Rights Initiative To Move Forward In Missouri

(Jefferson City, MO) -- An effort to restore abortion rights in Missouri is moving forward. Abortion is outlawed in Missouri in nearly all cases with no exceptions for rape or incest. A proposed ballot initiative that would put abortion rights in the state constitution is being held up by Missouri’s Republican attorney general, Andrew Bailey, who opposes abortion. On Thursday, the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously confirmed a lower court’s ruling that there was no justification for Bailey’s “refusal” to perform his duties. If enough signatures are collected, the abortion rights proposal will appear on next year’s ballot.

Drug-Resistant Fungus Detected In Patient

(Tacoma, WA) -- A drug-resistant fungus has been detected in a man at a Pierce County hospital. According to the CDC, Canada auris rarely causes problems for healthy people, but for patients who have other illnesses, one in three can die. Canada auris is a variation of yeast and can lead to severe illness for people with serious medical conditions. The infected man tested positive at Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill, but before that he was hospitalized at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July

McQueeney Baptist Church VBS

The McQueeney Baptist Church will have its VBS, “Twists & Turns,” from 9 a.m. to noon through Friday, July 28 at 201 Schumann Rd in McQueeney. There will be crafts, refreshments, stories, and noon Friday Celebration to include food, water slide and free fun for the kids. For registration information, call 830-557-5532.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830386-0334.

After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer, sponsored by Seguin Chevrolet, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at 509 IH-10 West. Make sure to bring your Chamber membership card for entry.

Christian Fellowship VBS

The Christian Fellowship Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School, “Leading out Loud,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28 at 926 8th St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-549-7767.

Summer Job Fair

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Workforce Solutions Alamo will host a Summer Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Dress professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume. For more information, call 830401-5005 or visit www.facebook/seguinedc.

Celebrate Recovery

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

Camp Broadway Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.

The Texas Theatre, Home to Camp Broadway, will present “Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30. The box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for 12 and under. Tickets are available for purchase at Gift and Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at www.thetexas.org.

Smart Phone Photography Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Smart Phone Photography Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at

104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn the best settings for videos, HDR, storage, and using a tripod. The class is for ages 16 and older. The cost is $30. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Kingsbury VFD Bar-B-Que

The 53nd Annual Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department Bar-B-Que will be held Saturday, July 29 at the station in Kingsbury. DJ Bo Peep will play from 1 to 5 p.m. and $12 plates will be served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will also be games for kids, country store, auction, beer garden & margaritas and a free dance under the stars at 9 p.m. with Clint Taft & The Buck Wild Band.

Geronimo VFW Dance

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

August

Texas Women of Influence Gala Night & Conference

The Texas Women of Influence Gala Night & Conference will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2 and Thursday, August 3 at the Seguin Coliseum. The Hats of to Her Gala is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 The cost is $75 per person or $500 for a table of 8. There will be a contest for the best decorated hat. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $150. For tickets, visit www.seguinchamber. com. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters

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

NAMI Family Support Group

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

Leadership Seguin Application Deadline

Applications are available for the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin program. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug 3. For more information, call 830-379-6382 or email cofc@seguinchamber. com.

Geronimo Lions Meeting

The Geronimo Lions meet at 6:30 a.m. on the 1st and

3rd Thursday of the month at the Big Red Barn on Cordova Road. Breakfast is provided. For more information, call Steven Hughes at 870-949-5003.

Youth Co-Ed Volleyball League

The Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will offer a Youth Co-Ed Volleyball League for children in 2nd through 6th grades Friday evenings from Friday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Sept. 8. 2nd and 3rd grades will play from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and players in 4th through 6th grade will play from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays at the volleyball complex adjacent to the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. No league play will be held on Friday, Sept. 1. The cost is $50 per player. Register online at www.seguintexas.gov/sports. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Pack

the Bus

The Pack the Bus for school supplies collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Plaza Del Rey. To volunteer for the event, call 830-303-5911.

Seguin PD Backpack Drive

The Seguin Police Department is seeking donations for its Backpack Drive. School supplies that are needed include: clear backpacks, notebooks, writing utensils, and folders. Monetary donations are also being accepted in the form of cash or cashapp to $seguinpd. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Seguin Police Department, located at 350 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. The 2023 Back to School drive-thru event will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Seguin Coliseum. For questions, email CommunityEngagement@seguintexas.gov.

Allan Dreibrodt Memorial Fundraiser

The Allan Dreibrodt Memorial Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Columbus Club Hall of Seguin. Doors open at 5 p.m. with serving of a meal by Next Door Catering at 5:30 p.m., a dance by Gary Glenn and the 20X Band, and auction at 9 p.m. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. Pre-sale tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for kids (7-12) and are available at Gift & Gourmet, by calling Dalena Krueger at 830832-1476, or Brannon Dreibrodt at 830-305-6037. Sponsorships are also available.

Seguin Parrot Head Club Phling

The Seguin Parrot Head Club will have its Annual Phling from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the McQueeney Lions Club, located at 3211 FM 78 in McQueeney. Tickets are $60 per ticket and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, Gift and Gourmet, and Alamo Title New Braunfels. Must be over 21 to purchase. Tickets at the door are $70. There will be a meal, beverages, silent auction, ticket raffle and live music by the Jonas Lorence Band. For more information visit www.seguinphc.com or call Kathy Seeger at 830-305-4547.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Immanuel

Lutheran Church Festival

The Immanuel Lutheran Church will have its 19th Annual Church Festival beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 with a Worship Service at C of C Hall in La Vernia. A Roast Beef Dinner will be available for $12 from 11 a.m. to be determined at event. There will be dine in or drive-thru. There will also be music by The Accordion Cowboy, Chris Rybak, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a live auction at 1:15 p.m., a silent auction, raffle, cake walk, country store, and games for kids. Dinner and events will take place at the Chamber of Commerce Park, located at 12301 US Hwy. 87 W. in La Vernia.

Pastor’s

5th Anniversary Celebration

The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will have its Pastor’s 5th Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. The guests will be Sledge Chapel Baptist Church of Kyle, Rev. Arthur A. Mc Donald Sr., Pastor.

NAMI

Connection Recovery Support Group

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

Blood Drive

The City of Seguin is partnering the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to host a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The bloodmobile will be a the Seguin Coliseum parking lot, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Appointments can be made online at https://donor.southtexasblood.org/.../drive_schedule/138229. For more information, call 210-668-5914 or 830-386-2590.

Master Naturalist Training Class

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

Veterans Outreach Center Opening Ceremony

The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court will have an Opening Ceremony for the Veterans Outreach Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. There will be facility tours and refreshments. Overflow parking for the event will be available at Palmer Mortuary, located at 1116 N. Austin St. and Dr. Thomas Raetzsch Family Practice, located at 1025 N. Austin St. (in the back lot on River St.) For questions, call the Veterans Services Office at 830-303-8870.

Nominations Request

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Community Hero Award and Clinical Healthcare Worker Award in honor of Margo Trost. The awards are for healthcare workers who have truly made a difference in the community, caused a positive impact in the county, or has been influential in making a change in our area. Nominations should be submitted before Friday, Aug. 11. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

Adult Beginning Watercolor Class

The Seguin Art League will offer an adult Beginning Watercolor Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants,14 and older, will learn how colors interact, how to make washes, learn color theory, and basic page layout. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Hermann Sons Life Summerfest

The Hermann Sons Life will have its Summerfest at noon Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Seguin Lodge Hall, located at 2918 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Barbecue brisket will be served at 1 p.m. and you are encouraged to bring sides and desserts to share. For more information and to RSVP contact Tim Kolbe at 830-660-3713.

Adult Creative Crochet Class

The Seguin Art League will offer an adult Creative Crochet Class from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants,14 and older, can make a piece of fiber art using free form crochet to make original designs. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Wildlife Management Association Fall Meeting

The Guadalupe County Wildlife Management Association will have its Fall Meeting beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the The Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin. Dinner plates by Next Door Catering are $14. The program will be a discussion of a wide variety of wildlife topics by Wildlife Biologist, Trent Teinert. To RSVP, email guadcountywma@gmail.com or call 830660-3296.

Benefit Fundraiser

There will be a Benefit Fundraiser for Seguin City Council District 2 Member, Sonia Mendez from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Seguin Coliseum. BBQ Plates are $15 and are available at Seguin City Hall. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. Monetary donations are accepted at First United Bank or Venmo at Sonia-Mendez-23312. Proceeds will help medical expenses for a debilitating illness.

Youth Co-Ed Golf Clinics

The Starcke Park Golf Course, in partnership with First tee Program Greater San Antonio, is hosting a series of golf clinics for youth this fall. Children ages 7 to 13 will have an opportunity to learn the basics of playing golf. All clinics will be held at Starcke Park. The clinics will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 and Monday Aug. 28 for ages 7

to 9, Thursday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 28 for ages 10 to 11, and Tuesday, Oct. 17 and Tuesday, Oct. 24 for ages 12 to 13. Register online at www.seguintexas.gov/ sports. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Republican Women’s Annual Happy Hour

The Guadalupe County Republican Women’s Annual Happy Hour will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Seguin Brewing Company, located at 111 W. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The special guest speaker will be pro-life champion and national best-selling author, Abby Johnson and South Texas Pregnancy Care Center (STPCC), Executive Director, Janice Weaver. Diapers will be collected at the event for the STPCC. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com.

Seguin Parks and Recreation Summer Movies in the Park

The Seguin Parks and Recreation Department conclude its free Summer Movies Friday, Aug. 25 in Max Starcke Park East near the Patricia K. Irvine-King Pavilion. Bring your popcorn, drinks, lawn chairs, family and friends. Movies in the Park are made possible by generous support from H-E-B. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Food Distribution Event

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

September

Glue Batik Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Glue Batik Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn a fun and non-messy way to create batik on fabric. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

State of the City Luncheon

The Seguin Are Chamber of Commerce will have its State of the City Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The meal is $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members and after Friday, Sept. 1. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

St. James 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show

The St. James Catholic Church will have its 5th Annual Classic Car, Truck & Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the St. James Church Parking Lot, located at 510 S. Camp St. in Seguin. The entry fee is $25. Entry time will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the awards beginning at 1 p.m. Pre-registration and more information is available at https://saintjamescc.org/carshow. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

St. James Fall Family Festival

The St. James Catholic Church will have its Fall Family Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 on the church grounds. There will be a $13 pork steak dinner with drive-thru and onsite eating from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., raffle, games, rides, petting zoo, food booths, DJ and live music, and live and silent auctions. For raffle and dinner tickets, call 830-379-1796 or visit 510 S. Camp St. For more information visit https://saintjamescc.org/festival.

Food Distribution Event

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

Eco Print Class

The Seguin Art League will offer an Eco Print Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Let nature and science do the work when you create floral art work without drawing and painting the flower. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies provided. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Chamber Annual Banquet

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 2023 Annual Banquet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Seguin Coliseum. For tickets and more information, call 830-379-6382.

October

Creative Crochet Class

The Seguin Art League will offer a Creative Crochet Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will go beyond a pattern and make a piece of fiber art using free form crochet to make an original design. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague. com.

Food Distribution Event

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

November

Food Distribution Event

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

Illustrated Letters Class

The Seguin Art League will offer an Illustrated Letters

Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Receive an introduction to linear design through carving a block. Includes drawing the image, composing the design, and traseerring it to the block. Students will also receive an introduction to color inks and print presentations.. The class is limited to 12 adults (12 years to adult). The cost is $120 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

December

Lino Print Workshop

The Seguin Art League will offer a Lino Print Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Learn to create stunning illustrated letters to celebrate your unique name and interest of those you care for. Draw, paint, color, collage, and invent. The class is limited to 12 adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Ongoing Community Calendar Items

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830303-4188 ext. 1249.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www. ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr. ee/ccsct_cares.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2023 calendars for $10 featuring turn of the century everyday life of kids, social groups, parades, etc. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments of Juan Seguin for only $5 are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE: Warehouse space for rent 979-A West Kingsbury. Warehouse space 1500 sq. ft. approximately $1,400 monthly, call Jim 830-620-8199.

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