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GBRA reaches settlement agreements and repairs on the dams.
By Darren Dunn
GBRA General Manager and CEO Kevin Patteson says the settlement agreement is a testament to the results that can be achieved when everyone works together towards a common goal.
(Seguin) — A much anticipated settlement agreement has been reached between some lakefront property owners and GBRA. According to a press release issued Thursday by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, GBRA reached an agreement with property owners from lakes McQueeney and Placid.
“We appreciate the partnership, dialogue, and collaboration of the residents and lake associations throughout the process,” said Patteson.
Kevin Skonnord, president of Citizens United for Lake Placid (CULP), says they are excited to finally have an agreement in place that will allow the hydroelectric dams to be replaced, and that will save the local lakes for future generations.
The financing and operation agreements are in the process of being developed for those two lakes.
“We spent a lot of time working towards this all the way back to the inception of our lawsuit. Our lawsuit was always intended to drive results to get to a solution, and GBRA thankfully approached our lawsuit and took it in the spirit that it was The lake level was significantly lower after a spillgate failure last year on and it resulted in us getting a lot of things done that actually allows us to Lake Dunlap.lake level was significantly lower after a spillgate failure last start working on fixing the problem year on Lake Dunlap. versus just talking about who is execution of comprehensive financing specifics of the spillgate replacement and to blame for the problem,” said and operation contracts between GBRA dam repair. Per the settlement agreement, and the newly created Water Control GBRA will continue maintaining the Skonnord. Improvement Districts (WCIDs) on each current operating levels on each lake until The settlement now anticipates the lake. These contracts will address the work begins on the spillgate replacement
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The GBRA Board of Directors has authorized Patteson to finalize negotiations and execute funding and operation contracts with the Lake McQueeney WCID and the Lake Placid WCID. Skonnord says this has been an emotionally charged issue, and it wasn’t always easy for people to keep those emotions in check. But he says they worked together to come up with this solution that will protect the lakes. See LAKE, page 3
Pack the Bus volunteers to hit the streets for local donations
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(Seguin) – For over 30 years, the local Lions Clubs have worked every year to ensure that kids have what they need to head back to school and this year is no different. Even through the restrictions and safety protocols of a pandemic, the volunteers of the annual Pack the Bus have been hard at work preparing to get students what they need. Those efforts continue this weekend with the annual Pack the Bus collection drive at various spots around town. Chairperson Suzanne Sanders-Campa says teams of volunteers will be social distancing at various spots this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. She says all school supplies and money collected will go to help both Seguin and Navarro ISD students. “It’s really important this year to try and help Pack the Bus because so many of our families have not been working or have been working fulltime and so the students will be the ones that suffer when it’s time to go back to school. So, I’ve got a crew of my Sunset Lions and my The Pack the Bus event is Saturday in Seguin. Monetary cross-country team from Navarro and they are donations will be collected to purchase school supplies for going to be collecting on the intersections up by the Donut Shop at Kingsbury. We will be out children in the Seguin and Navarro school districts. there in front of Goodwill on Court Street and they can safely ensure that the supplies are are going to order everything and have if I’ve got enough coverage, we’ll be down by put into the desk of those students who each individual order sent to the schools CVS and the downtown square,” said Sanders- need them. directly so that we have as little face to Campa. face contact as possible and when the “What we are going to do this year, instead children get to school, they can go to their Sanders-Campa says unlike other years, all of the distribution of school supplies, counselor and they will help provide them money and donations collected this time around whatever we collect, I’m turning turn it with their school supplies but the children will be put into the hands of the schools so that over to Navarro and to Seguin ISD. They that qualify for these school supplies are
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the families that are on Medicaid, the reduced lunch school program or who are possibly out of work at the time,” said Sanders-Campa. While supplies will be collected, SandersCampa says monetary donations are encouraged to help stretch the dollar and provide even more for local students. “We can buy it at a discount and we don’t have to pay tax and the money will go a lot farther and sometimes they’ll give us special deals to where they will sell it to us at sales price plus they’ll knock off 10 to 15 percent off the top and so doing that, we can buy a lot more school supplies. Believe it or not, we usually spend about $9,000 on school supplies and this year, we will only spend what we collect so that we aren’t in the hole. But, I just feel like it is so important and for people who can afford to donate, please do so and I’ll be right there underneath that Plaza Del Rey sign in front of Goodwill on Saturday from 9 until 2. I’ve got people that will be helping at the intersections and I’ve also got some volunteers coming to help organize the money before I take it to the bank so please, please help us,” said SandersCampa. Sanders says became the pandemic has tightened the belts on past contributors such as organizations and businesses, she is asking that everyone give what they can this Saturday. Also with school supplies being sent directly to local schools, there will not be the normal distribution day or inter-agency health fair that is hosted for families each year.
McQueeney, Placid residents reach agreement with river authority
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Lake Dunlap property owners expressed in memorandum of understanding between GBRA and the Preserve Lake Dunlap Association (PLDA), which was signed in October 2019.
In anticipation of reaching agreement with the WCIDs, GBRA has applied for zero interest and low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the replacement and repair projects. Bonds will be issued by GBRA for the project and debt service for the individual projects on each lake will be paid for by a pledge of tax revenues from taxpayers on those lakes.
GBRA General Manager and CEO Kevin Patteson addresses his board of directors during a meeting held last year in Seguin. LAKE, conituned from page 1 “We had a number of people involved but our attorneys, number one, did a really good job of keeping people focused on what we were trying to do and the facts of what was available to us. It helped that GBRA definitely stepped up and put their best foot forward in trying to reach a settlement to help move toward the end goal of fixing the spill gates and ultimately, I think for everyone involved, as you said, it was just a lot of, in a sense, fake it
till you make it, to stay positive and just trust that if you keep working on it and you stay positive, you are going to get to a good result,” said Skonnord. GBRA has already finalized a financing and operation contract for spillgate replacement and repairs on the Lake Dunlap Dam with the Lake Dunlap WCID. The contract has been submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for final review and approval. The financing and operation agreement fulfills the aims of GBRA and
GBRA will commit revenues from the sale of hydroelectric power at each lake to the WCID on that lake going forward. These revenues will be available to the WCIDs for debt service, operation and maintenance costs and other lawful purposes. Once the spillgate replacement and other necessary repairs are complete, GBRA will continue to perform the operations and maintenance of the dams. Meanwhile, Water Control Improvement Districts are moving toward voter confirmation elections in the fall. Lake Dunlap WCID was created in February 2020 and is moving toward a voter confirmation election in November 2020. The Lake McQueeney WCID was created effective April 2020 and will appear on the ballot for voter confirmation in November 2020. The Guadalupe
County Commissioners Court recently approved the creation of the Lake Placid WCID, and a voter confirmation election will also occur in November 2020. Voters will ultimately need to allow the WCIDs to move forward. Skonnord, who was hesistant to talk much about the WCID elections, says the districts will also be a critical part of this issue going forward. “You know I have to tread lightly because I’m not a president of the WCIDs, and I can only say certain things, but I would say that I don’t think anyone is taking anything for granted. There’s still a lot of work to be done, especially with making sure everyone is educated on what it would mean to each individual that is a property owner on the lake -- so that they could make an educated decision when they are voting on it in November,” said Skonnord. A little more than a year ago, GBRA announced that it planned to drain the hydroelectric lakes in the Guadalupe Valley. That was following a castotrophic spillgate failure that occurred on Lake Dunlap. It was the second spillgate failure to occur at one of the lakes. The first occurred on Lake Wood in Gonzales a few years ago. The dams, which in some case, were 90 years old, were deemed to be unsafe. Although lawsuits were filed, GBRA worked with these property owners to come up with a solution for those dams.
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Seguin announces updated 2020 varsity football schedule
(Seguin) - In the wake of the University Interscholastic League pushing back the fall athletics calendar of 5A and 6A schools four weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seguin High School has updated its 2020 varsity football schedule. The first varsity game at the newly rebuilt Matador Stadium will also be the season opener against BastropCedar Creek on Friday, Sept. 25. Seguin will play just one pre-season scrimmage, against Buda-Hays on Thursday, Sept. 17 at Shelton Stadium. The Mats were originally scheduled to scrimmage AustinBowie as well, but that scrimmage has been removed from the updated schedule.
Vernia from Seguin’s original non-district schedule.
Tivy represents an upgrade in competition from either of those previous opponents. The Antlers went 10-2 and advanced to the second round of the 5A Division II playoffs last season after a 7-0 run to the District 14 championship. They only return three offensive starters and six on defense from last year’s team, but Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine still picks Tivy to finish second in their district this season.
games and five road games, whereas the old schedule had the Mats hosting just four times and travelling six.
After the District 12-5A-Division I opener at home against San Antonio-Veterans Memorial on Oct. 23, Seguin hits the road for two straight weeks to face New Braunfels-Canyon and Harlandale. The annual Homecoming game is set for Friday, Nov. 13 against San Antonio-McCollum.
Cedar Creek, also a 5A Division II program, put together a The following Friday, Nov. 20, offers the first ever matchup between Seguin and first-year varsity program Budasolid campaign in 2019, finishing 5-5. The new slate also gives Seguin an even split of five home Johnson at Shelton Stadium.
The Mats finish up the regular season on the road with a short week of preparation against the pre-season district favorite as they visit Dripping Springs on Thursday, Dec. 3. The UIL football playoffs for Class-5A and 6A schools begin the weekend of Dec. 1012, and culminate in the state championships at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Jan. 11-12.
The Matadors hit the road for the first time on Friday, Oct. 2 when they visit long-time rival New Braunfels in the Guadalupe River Bowl at Unicorn Stadium. Seguin’s open date is Oct. 9, followed by a tough test against Kerrville-Tivy at Matador Stadium to wrap up nondistrict play on Thursday, Oct. 15. Bastrop-Cedar Creek and KerrvilleTivy replace San Antonio-Taft and La
Seguin will play an afternoon game at Matador Stadium during Thanksgiving weekend when Kyle-Lehman (coached by former Matador Bruce Salmon) pays a visit on Friday, Nov. 27 for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff.
The live broadcasts of all Seguin varsity football games will be available on KWED 1580-AM and online at Seguintoday.com.
Seguin’s first varsity football game at the newly rebuilt Matador Stadium is set for Sept. 25, when the Matadors open the 2020 season against Bastrop-Cedar Creek.
Seguin’s complete 2020 varsity football schedule is as follows: See SCHEDULE, page 5
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All home games in bold Date Sept. 17 (Thursday)
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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.
Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories
Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna from the Seguin Public Library reads aloud scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections at 10 a.m. from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or www. library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
SHS Class of ‘57 Reunion Cancellation
The Seguin High School Class of 1957 Annual Reunion scheduled for Saturday, August 1 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information email shs.1957@gmail.com or call 830-305-5123.
Pack the Bus
The Lions Clubs of Seguin and Geronimo will be collecting money for school supplies for students from Pk through sixth grade for its Pack the Bus fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at Plaza Del Rey.
Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days, aka its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933.
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/residential. Collection times may vary.
GRMC Limited Visitor Access
The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.
Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program
The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org.
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Fan Drive
The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-2321.
LULAC Community Garden
The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830822-5820.
Virtual Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Virtual Preschool Storytime
The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook.com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market
The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.
Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin Registration
Registration for the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit www.teartodeartes.org.
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(Jesse); 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, SeguinFUMC/. Felipe Aguirre (Eloisa) and numerous nieces and nephews. Due to Covid – 19 restrictions all protocol with social distancing, Agapito G. “Pete” Aguirre, The Aguirre family also gives great thanks to wonderful limited seating must be followed as well as face coverings must be age 84 of Seguin, passed friends who were admired by Agapito – friends who worn at all times. away on Wednesday, July became family and who tended to his needs over the years. 22, 2020. Those individuals include special friend Erwin Ullrich and You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell. neighbors Jesse and Lulu Gonzales. com. Agapito was born to parents Aurelio and Petra Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gallegos Aguirre on including the recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, August 18, 1935 in Kyle, 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, Texas. a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe P. O. Box 1953, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593. Catholic Church. He married the love of Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 his life, Simona Delgado Burial will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery. Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155. Aguirre, on January 22, 1956 in Martindale, Texas. Together, they raised and created The service, under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, a beautiful family to include six children, 15 grandchildren will be available for viewing at, https://vimeo.com/ and 17 great-grandchildren. Agapito spent much of his years event/193760. in the construction business. Most of those years were spent Aaron Lee Schulze, age 62, employed with Bruce Construction in Seguin. His years A memorial service celebrating Agapito’s life will be passed Monday, March 30, of hard work wrapped up 10 years ago with his retirement planned for a later date when his family and friends can 2020, in Albuquerque, NM, at Pamrod Products where he dedicated 18 years to the once again gather safely to offer the proper tribute. after suffering a heart attack. company. You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www. Over the course of his early years, he also spent part of his life treshewell.com. Born in Seguin, Texas, as the owner of a local service station and as a professional to Robert Lee and Betty drummer. Although his hard work ethic followed him Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Jane Schulze, his mother everywhere, Agapito will best be remembered by his family Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155. preceded him in death. as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He constantly poured his love into each of those relationships Survived by his wife, Arlene helping everyone throughout his life as much as possible. Hoyt, Rio Rancho, NM; son, Ryan Edward; step-son, A huge baseball fan, Agapito is also remembered for his Daniel Hoyt Boman and four grandchildren; his father, years in the organized sport with his management of the Bonnie Bartels, age 64 of Seguin, Robert Schulze and Dorothy Nell, Cibolo, TX; sister, local Red Sox team that took the field from 1968-1971. prominent businesswoman and Jennifer Tumlinson and nephews Justin Stroupe and Travis Over those years, he not only was a player and coach but owner of the former Lone Star Stroupe and grandnieces and nephew. also coordinated games and operated his own baseball Printing, passed away at her home complex in Seguin. Baptized and confirmed at St. Paul United Church of Christ on March 23, 2020. in Cibolo, Texas, attended Lower Valley School, graduated His venture garnered notoriety bringing dozens and dozens Bonnie was born on January 30, Samuel Clemens HS. He graduated TAMU and UTSA, and of teams and fans to Seguin. 1956 in Seguin, Texas to Josephine worked at Intel Corporation for 20 years. Lora (Lambrecht) andWalton Harry Many of his most important years, however, are said to Bartels, both of whom precede her A dedicated son who came home every summer to help have been spent during his retirement where he cared for his father with the harvest. He was a man of integrity, hard in death. his wife, Simona. work, and action and didn't stand around talking; he Survivors include her brother, excelled in problem solving. A quiet man of humor and Agapito’s selfless acts did not go unnoticed, advocating for her Dr. George Bartels; nephew, honesty, he always expressed his concern for others. health and basic care up until her death in December of 2017. Dr. Bradley Bartels and wife Dr. Hollis Bartels; niece, Elizabeth Agapito leaves behind memories of his strong will, Bartels; dear sisters in Christ, Debbie Hildebrandt and Amy He was proud of his son, Ryan, and enjoyed watching his humor, faith, and the ability to befriend just about anyone Gibbs; numerous cousins, other loving family members and son play sports. he came across. Agapito’s legacy is and will continue to many, many friends. be his family. Memorial Donation may be made in Aaron's honor to A memorial service celebrating Bonnie’s life will be held on Saturday, the JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is preceded in death by his wife, Simona Delgado Aguirre; August 1, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Seguin, son, Andrew Aguirre Sr., daughter Maria Luisa “Lulu” Texas with The Rev. Cathe Evins officiating. Services at San Geronimo Cemetery, Seguin Texas, Aguirre; his parents and brother Ramon Aguirre (Noelia). Saturday, August 1, 2020. He is survived by his daughters, Irene Nieto (Steve); Gracie Services will be live streamed and you may view from the comforts See OBITS, page 14 Jimenez (Cruz), Vicki Aguilar (Hector) and Cindy Herrera of your home via the following link. https://www.facebook.com/
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Damerau Larry Allen Damerau of Marion. Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on August 19, 1946 in New Braunfels, Texas to Elton and Lorine Damerau. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Damerau; sons, James Damerau and wife Gail, and Dale Damerau and wife Robbin; grandchildren, Collyn Damerau and wife Michelle, Doriann Damerau, Courtney Damerau and fiancé Aaron Pittmon, and Cayden Damerau; great-grandchildren, Braylee Damerau and Brody Damerau; sister, Gloria Damerau and close family friend, Jo Gayle Wright. Larry was raised in Marion, Texas. tractor pulling, hunting and fishing.
He enjoyed working on the family farm. Larry loved farming,
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Neimeyer Ellen Marie Lowery Neimeyer, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Ellen was born on May 6, 1930 in Bernice, Louisiana to John and Cecil (Gresham) Lowery. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ted W. Neimeyer Sr., her parents and her granddaughter, Vanessa Neimeyer. Survivors include her three children, Ted Neimeyer, Jr., Ronald Neimeyer and wife Claudia, and Delores Nash and husband Joseph; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her siblings, John Lowery and wife Jo, and Jackie Nelson and husband Bobby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.
He married Joyce Woelke on June 12, 1965 and raised two sons together. Larry was President of the Marion A private graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at San Geronimo Cemetery. Volunteer Fire Dept., served on the Federal Land Bank and member Farm Service Association Memorial contributions may be to Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 East Court St. Committee. He was also a member of the Soil Conservation Committee for 35 years. Seguin, TX 78155. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Zoeller Funeral Home. Visitation You are encouraged to sign the online guest book at www.treshewell.com. will begin at 1:00 pm until service time. All guests must wear face masks and practice social distancing of at least 6 ft. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice.
Religion
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.
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.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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Yard Sale
MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 816 Country Club Drive, Saturday, August The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some 1st, 8a-2p. Children toys, household furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For items, and much more!!
Clothing Ministry
further information call 830-303-6478.
6510 FM 775, SEGUIN: Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st, starting at 8am. Infant and toddler clothes, shoes, toys, women’s clothes large The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. to 3x, household items, refrigerator, Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod. office desk, office supplies and much info for further information. more!!
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FRIDAY JULY 31, 2020
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