SDN: July 28, 2023

Jury hands down 99 year sentence in deadly shooting of local teen

(Seguin) – A man is slated to spend the next 99 years behind bars for last year’s deadly shooting of a teenage girl. A Guadalupe County Jury on Wednesday sentenced Draven Rene Reyes, now 21-yearsold, to 99 years for the murder of Maekalyn Ann Marie Smith on April 4, 2022 at Seguin’s Park West.

The trial which began Monday finished up early Wednesday afternoon in the courtroom of State District Judge William “Bill” Old. Reyes was also handed down 50 years for the aggravated assault of her boyfriend who was alongside her during the deadly attack. The boyfriend, an 18-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Reports at the time indicate Reyes was riding in a vehicle with a pair of 21-year-olds Christanio Soto and Sahra Vega, when Reyes opened fire on the couple who was sitting at the park near the basketball courts located along San Antonio Avenue.

Reyes who fled the scene

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went into hiding and was not apprehended until about a week later in San Antonio by the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Both Vega and Soto were apprehended during a traffic stop conducted a day after the shooting. Both were also charged with one count of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The next court date for Soto and Vega is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Caregiver wanted for three counts of deadly conduct

(Seguin) – A local caregiver is wanted on three counts of deadly conduct. Seguin Police Detectives say that on July 9 at around 6:40 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Stratton Street for a welfare concern. They say a concerned citizen had reported individuals sitting in a vehicle that was not running, asking for water, and possibly needing medical attention.

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Camp Broadway presents Legally Blonde starring Liv Parrish and Caleb Pape. The show opens tonight at the Texas Theatre. Read the full story, and see more photos on page 2. Photo by Lizz Daniels.

Time to BEND & SNAP!

Legally Blonde opens tonight at the Texas

(Seguin) – It's time to bend and snap, Seguin! Legally Blonde, presented by Camp Broadway, opens at the Texas Theatre tonight. Fans of the film by the same title starring Reese Witherspoon are sure to enjoy a night of girl power decked in shades of pink.

Camp Coordinator Sheila Lucas shared that after a long stint of Disney shows, it was time for a change this year, and that's how Legally Blonde Jr. was chosen.

"We had so many beautiful, precious little girls that I wanted to see in pink," Lucas said. "Audiences will be entertained. They will see things that amuse and surprise them. They amuse us every day, and surprise us every day, but that's live theatre. That's what it's all about."

Thirteen-year-old Navarro ISD student, Liv Parrish, plays the title role of Elle Woods.

"The show is about a girl who tries to follow her love, but ends up getting into being a lawyer, and it gets better at being a lawyer," She basically finds who she is, like what's her real calling. I sing and dance in the show a lot. It's definitely a harder role because she's in every scene, so it takes a lot of work."

Soon-to-be Seguin High School freshman Caleb Pape is also starring in the show. Pape plays Emmett Forrest, a law associate who befriends Elle Woods (Parrish).

"He meets Elle and ends up helping her on her lawyer journey, and they end up falling in love at the end," Pape said. "I like meeting all the new people here at Camp Broadway. I like the singing and dancing –– it's fun."

Helping bring the show to life is Seguin native Aidan

Martinez. Having gone through every stage of Camp Broadway, from camp participant to counselor and now co-director, he makes it his goal to keep fun at the forefront for the kids.

"I feel like the reason the community should come see it is to show the kids –– one their support, and two ––that theatre is alive and loved in Seguin," Martinez said. "That way they know they are at the right place and where they're meant to be."

Legally Blonde Jr. opens tonight at the Texas Theatre and runs all weekend with shows at 7pm Friday and Saturday, and a 2:30 matinee on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or by visiting thetexas.org.

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Kingsbury VFD inviting all to annual BBQ fundraiser, dance

(Kingsbury) -- Things will be heating up even more this weekend during the Kingsbury VFD's Annual Benefit Bar-B-Que & Drawing. The fundraiser is set for Saturday night at the volunteer fire department.

KVFD Auxiliary President Gail Younger says events begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and continue well into the evening.

"We have barbecue -- wonderfully prepared beans, pinto beans, our world-famous potato salad that the auxiliary prepares every year and of course your fixings with that -- your bread and pickles and tea and water and we have our silent auction that the auxiliary does. They have that set up inside one of the air-conditioned buildings. We have our live auction which starts at 7 o'clock which we already have received so many generous donations from the business owners and individuals in this area and once that is completed, Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band starts their dance. It's a free dance Under the Stars. We have a beer garden, margaritas, cakes, pies, and a wonderful country store. We have a raffle which I can tell you the auxiliary has donated a fire pit which comes along with all the fixings for s'mores and a $50 gift card to Granzin’s and we have other gifts on the raffle as well," said Younger.

Younger says this year marks the 53rd anniversary of the annual event. She says the barbecue is more than just a fundraiser and welcomes everyone to come on by.

"It is certainly a homecoming for most people. This is a wonderful tradition that we do every year in July. People come back home from all over the United States. We've even had some people come back and visit from

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Upon arrival, officers made contact with Corey Evans Gill, 41, of Seguin who advised that he was the caretaker of the three individuals with mental disabilities.

During the investigation, it was found that Gill was acting as the legal guardian of these three individuals left in the vehicle.

Gill stated that he left the individuals in the vehicle for 20 minutes, and turned the car off so they would not drive away. Due to temperatures exceeding 100 degrees this day, officers say the individuals displayed signs of possible heat related injuries.

other places in the world where they happen to be living. Our fire department has a rich history of volunteers, family volunteers -- we are probably maybe into the fourth generation of family members helping with the fire department. I'm certainly the second generation. Both of my parents were involved, and my mom is still involved. We have a great history of that. Everybody knows each other. Even though we have a lot of new people moving in, we want them to come meet us and become part of our traditions," said Younger.

All proceeds go to help support the area fire department. As many realize, VFD's all over are working extra hard this summer as they continue to battle grass fires in this intense heat.

Again, serving of the meal begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday followed by the auction at 7 p.m. and dance at 9:30 p.m. DJ music by Bo Peep will also be provided from 1 to 5 p.m.

The volunteer fire department is located at 1066 FM 1104 in Kingsbury. The event is free.

Seguin EMS arrived on scene to monitor the individuals for any heat related emergencies.

On Friday, an arrest warrant was obtained for Gill for three counts of deadly conduct. The arrest warrant was issued by Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Sheryl Sachtleben.

The whereabouts of Gill are unknown at this time.

The three individuals, ages 32, 76 and 53, were reportedly developmentally delayed to the extent that they would not be able to properly take care of themselves if necessary.

Seguin Police are asking anyone who may have information on his location to contact detectives at 830-379-2123 or the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. The Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers can be contacted by calling 1-800-403-TIPS.

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Eight-Year-Old Seguin Softball Player Excels at Summer Tournaments

(Seguin) -- 8-year-old Braelynn Marie Adame had impressive performances representing Seguin at the PONY International Softball World Series in McAllen, Texas and the United States Specialty Sports Association Southern Nationals in Mansfield.

Braelynn plays shortstop and other positions. She competed with the Texas Panthers at the World Series July 20th through the 23rd helping her team reach the championship as they finished as the series runners-up. Braelynn slugged a home run and was part of

a double play in the field leading to her winning the MVP award.

At the USSSA Southern National in Mansfield, Braelynn played with the Texas Blaze July 6th through the 9th. She was chosen as the first pool game MVP and earned an invitation back to play in the 2023 All-Star game this Saturday. Braelynn’s All-Star team will feature a number of college coaches on the team’s staff.

The USSSA All-Star game will be held at the Big League Dreams sports complex in Mansfield on Saturday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Biden Announces New Rule To Bolster Mental Health Access (Washington, DC) -- President Biden is pushing insurers to improve access to mental health care for Americans. Biden has announced a proposed rule to strengthen requirements so health insurers cover behavioral health at the same level as physical health. Biden at the White House said “there’s no distinction between breaking your arm and having a mental breakdown.” The president noted that mental health and substance abuse treatment is out of reach for many Americans. The rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register next week. It would then enter a 60-day public comment period before taking effect.

Study Links Heart Attacks With Extreme Heat And Air Pollution (Guangzhou, China) -- Doctors are warning that exposure to extreme heat and air pollution may double your risk of a heart attack. A study published this week in the journal “Circulation” looked at over 200-thousand heart attack deaths in a heavily-populated province of eastern China, and found there was a “significant” association with extreme temperatures and high levels of air pollution. The study suggested that older people and women were at higher risk.

Tornado Damage To Pfizer Plant May Cause Drug Shortages (Rocky Mount, NC) -- More than 30 drugs may face supply chain disruption after a tornado damaged a North Carolina Pfizer plant. The company warned hospitals in a letter that about 65 formulations of those drugs could see disruptions. Pfizer said medicines like injectable fentanyl for pain management and the anesthetic lidocaine have less than three-month inventory levels. The Rocky Mount facility makes close to a quarter of Pfizer’s injectable medicines used in hospitals across the country. It’s one of the largest facilities in the world for manufacturing sterile injectables.

East Coast Salmonella Outbreak In Ground Beefs (New York, NY) -- The CDC is warning of a salmonella outbreak in parts of the East Coast. Officials say at least 16 people have gotten sick in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey after eating ground beef. Investigators are working to determine the source of the meat. The CDC is reminding everyone to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees and to wash your hands after

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.

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. through Friday, July 28 at 926 8th St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-549-7767.

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.

AA Meetings

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

August

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Lions Club Meeting

The Sunrise Lions Club will meet at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at IHOP, located at TX Hwy. 123 & IH 10. The guest speaker will be Colonel Nathan T. Colunga, Commander of the Special Warfare Training Wing, Lackland AFB.

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.

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.

Rummage Sale

There will be a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Cross Church Fellowship Hall, located at 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin.

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be Pack the Bus and entertainment will be provided by Charlie and Wyatt.

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 830-832-1476, 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.

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.

Kids Back to School Haircut Day

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a free Kids Back to School Haircut Day from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin.

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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 830660-3713.

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 830-660-3296.

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 830-4012480.

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

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The beneficiary will be the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department and entertainment will be provided by Brushy Creek.

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.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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/car-show. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.

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. There will be a 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 830-305-0472 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 830-3050472 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 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 830-305-0472 or visit www. seguinartleague.com.

December

Lino Print Workshop

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 transferring 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 830-305-0472 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 830-3034188 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 325956-1155.

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 RENT

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom/2 bath mobile home, washer/dryer connections, A/C, located at 136 Twink Lane, Seguin. No Smokers/No Pets. $1200-month, $1200 deposit. Call 210-289-3192.

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.

FOR LEASE: 979-B West Kingsbury. Small warehouse/office 600 sq. ft. of air-condition space. Garage door, storage with 2 offices, $975 month. Call Jim 830-620-8199.

YARD SALE

HUGE 4-FAMILY YARD SALE: 1030 FM 477 - Seguin, Friday and Saturday 8am to 3pm. W/M/C clothes, lots of household items, furniture and more!

NOW HIRING

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Is looking to Hire Nursery workers for Sunday morning’s 8:30 am-12noon and or Wednesday evenings 5:45pm8pm. Please call 830-379-4208 and or come by 1314 E. Cedar Street to fill out application.

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