SDN: August 8, 2023

KWED wins prestigious Public Service Award from TAB

(Austin) -- Seguin radio station AM 1580 KWED picked up some hardware at this year’s Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Convention and Trade Show. KWED was one of only a handful of radio and television stations honored with the Bonner McLane Public Service Award.

TAB President Oscar Rodriguez says the awards recognize broadcasters that are “dedicated to serving their local communities by helping grow and strengthen the cultural and economic fabric of the Lone Star State.”

KWED earned the award in the Small Market Radio category. Darren Dunn, general manager and partner for KWED radio, says it was a honor to be recognized by the TAB.

“I feel like the radio station and our company tries to uplift this community with everything that we do, but we highlighted our annual KWED Holiday Food & Toy Drive. The event raises money and accepts new toys and non-perishable food items to benefit the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa program and the community’s food pantry -- The Christian Cupboard. Award, pg. 3

City hires firm to help with reviews of Navarro High School project

(Seguin) -- The Navarro ISD is moving forward with its plans to soon begin construction on its new high school. While the district gets closer to its official groundbreaking, the city of Seguin is also working to make sure the plans for the project meet all of its requirements.

The city this week agreed to hire BB Inspections to handle plan review services for the Navarro High School Project. Planning Director Pamela Centeno says it’s not unusual for the city to hire an outside firm to conduct these services on the city’s behalf.

“The city of Seguin already has third party services for inspections and has a contract also for plan review. However, the current contract that we utilize is set up on an hourly rate for plan reviews or a plan review for residential. For a large project like Navarro High School, that has now been submitted for review, it needs a different price/fee structure setup for that, so the city of Seguin is proposing to utilize the BB Inspections who we currently use for our residential inspections and plan reviews as needed for the Navarro High School plan review,” said Centeno.

The council only approved the plan review services at this time, but Centeno says that BB Inspections is also expected to be hired to conduct the building inspections on the project once construction begins on the new high school.

“This is just for the plan review at this time. This is also not about the fee charged to the school. We will bring that back to you at a future meeting. We have proposed

it for the next meeting but I think we are going to move that to the first week in September. That way we also have an opportunity to reach out to Navarro ISD who had requested consideration for a waiver to the actual fee charged to the school,” said Centeno.

The school district has indeed requested that the city waive most of its fees in relationship to the project. The council held brief discussions on that request earlier this year, but no action was taken. Once the plan review and inspection contracts with BB Inspections are finalized, the request for fee waivers will likely again be presented to the city council for possible approval.

Navarro ISD officials say they hope to officially break ground on the project later this month. The construction schedule calls for the new campus to be open in the fall of 2025.

City recruiting donors for today’s blood drive

(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin is doing its part in answering the call to help round up some blood donors as the nation continues to face a critical shortage.

The city of Seguin is again partnering with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to host a blood drive on Tuesday. The bloodmobile will be at the Seguin Coliseum parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donors will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last.

To donate, individuals must

be at least 16 years old, weigh 120 pounds and present a signed parental consent form or be 17 years or older and weigh at least 110 pounds.

They are also asked to be in good general health and must be able to provide a valid photo ID.

The blood drive is open to the entire community. Appointments can be made online at donor. southtexasblood.org.

The Seguin Coliseum is located at 950 S. Austin St.

Darren Dunn

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Man’s body discovered in area fire

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(New Braunfels) — The Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing its investigation into a structure fire that claimed the life of a male resident.

Fire crews just before 2 a.m. Monday responded to the 300 block of Skytrail Drive, for a structure fire. During suppression efforts, fire crews learned that one male occupant of the residence was unaccounted for. Unfortunately, the victim was later found in the garage of the home.

While official identification and cause of death are pending

an autopsy by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim is believed to be the 54-yearold homeowner.

Man flees in vehicle, deputies reportedly forced to fire weapons

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Guadalupe County) –Investigation continues into an early morning incident that forced Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Deputies to fire their weapons at a vehicle. Chief Deputy Joshua Ray the incident was reported at 2 a.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Union Wine Road. He says deputies were initially called out to the property for a verbal disturbance.

“Deputies arrived and were confronted by a male suspect who denied them access to the property. The male suspect ran to his vehicle and began driving erratically on the property and at one point drove his vehicle at a high speed towards deputies.

Deputies discharged their firearms at the vehicle. After the suspect left the scene in his vehicle, deputies lost sight of him,” said Ray.

The suspect has not been apprehended but is believed to have fled the local area. Ray says no one was injured during the incident. The case remains under investigation by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Rangers.

Following an assessment of the scene and collecting witness statements, the Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the fire’s origin and cause.

Assisting Agencies included the Lake Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department, Marion Volunteer Fire Department, New Braunfels Fire Department, McQueeney Volunteer Fire Department, Guadalupe County Fire Rescue, Schertz EMS, Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Award, continued.

Our staff has been hosting this event for more than a decade and it’s really our way to give back to the community during the holiday season. We want every child to have a special gift during the Christmas season, but we also want to make sure that our community is wellfed throughout each year. We bring special guests together for the event, including elected officials, community volunteers and students from the Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD and Texas Lutheran University. Those folks stand, and in some cases, perform, outside the radio station each year as a way to help support the Christian Cupboard and Blue Santa. It’s an amazing thing to see,” said Dunn.

Dunn says the award is nice, but they don’t do these kinds of things for awards. He says the station exists to provide service to the community.

“KWED has been such a big part of Seguin and Guadalupe County since the late 1940’s. We are there during the best and worst

of times. We try to be a voice of reason, support, and truth for the entire community. We do that through our radio station, our newspaper (Seguin Daily News), our monthly magazine (Seguin Today), and through our website (seguintoday.com). We love all things Seguin, and we are constantly looking for ways that we can help to make this community a better place to live, work and play,” said Dunn.

The TAB Convention & Trade Show was held August 2-3 at the JW Marriot in downtown Austin. The Bonner McLane Public Service awards were handed out during the TAB’s Leadership Breakfast held on August 3. The award is named after Bonner McLane, who was TAB’s first Executive Director. He died in 1987.

The other public service award winners include KXAN-TV Austin (Large Market TV), KBTX-TV Bryan-College Station (Medium Market TV), KTAB/KRBC-TV Abilene (Small Market TV), and Cox Media Group Houston (Large Market Radio).

Navarro football 2023 preview: Panthers return several All-District senior defenders and will be challenged by tough schedule

(Geronimo) -- The Navarro Panthers bring back a wealth of experience on defense and they’ll face a tough schedule both in district and non-district during the 2023 high school football season.

Practices are taking place for the Panthers with the season less than weeks away. Navarro head coach Rod Blount is in his sixth year at the helm. The Panthers have advanced at least three rounds in the UIL playoffs in each year of Blount’s five seasons as coach.

Navarro will face a gauntlet of a schedule this year and it starts in non-district on August 25th with the Navasota Rattlers at Erwin-Lee Field in Geronimo. Blount says the first four games of the season will test his team during the nondistrict season.

“We’ve got Navasota. They’re a dark horse to win the region. They played well last year and I think they’re returning nine and nine (starters on offense and defense). So, that’s gonna be a tough ballgame,” Blount said. “And then Cuero, we always know what Cuero has and they’re ready to play. Smithville is bringing back a ton. Their lines are gonna be the strongest in a long time. And La Vernia is also ranked high in 4A Division-I again as well. So, they’re gonna get us ready to play. We gotta make sure we stay healthy throughout that season, but it’s gonna for sure get us ready for district play.”

In the Panthers’ district last year, the four qualifying teams from District 13-4A swept through the other districts in the UIL Division-II Bi-District and Area playoff rounds. The Panthers along with Jarrell, Wimberley and Lago Vista all reached the regional semifinals from the district. Lago Vista

would eliminate Navarro and Wimberley would take out Jarrell in the semi’s. The Texans then beat the Vikings en route to the state championship where they would fall to Carthage.

For Navarro this year, the defensive unit features a number of returning seniors who were All-District selections as juniors in 2022. Defensive end Landun Taylor, inside linebacker Hayden Toliver and outside linebacker Nicholas Schwarzlose were First Team All-District last year. Linebackers Gabriel Rangel and Jacob Arias, defensive back Diego Chapa and lineman Matthew Richardson are back from the 2022 All-District Second Team.

Blount says his players on defense are putting in the work at practice to be the best in the state.

“Defense is flying to the football right now and we’re really excited about that,” Blount said. “The kids believe in themselves. They know they played really well last year, most of them as juniors and they want to make a statement and they want to be the best defense in the state of Texas.”

On the offensive side of the ball, senior running back Antwoin Mebane is back for the Panther Slot-T attack after earning First Team All-District accolades last season. Mebane averaged 105.7 yards rushing per game in six contests last year. Senior Colton Schuelke is battling young challengers to replace the departing Bryce Nall at quarterback.

Around 100 players are trying out for the football team at Navarro High School this year as the Panthers look to make another deep postseason run in 2023.

Chris Austin

De La Cruz

Candor De La Cruz passed away on August 4, 2023 at age of 93. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Victoria De La Cruz; brothers, Felix De La Cruz, Richard De La Cruz, Manuel De La Cruz, Eluterio De La Cruz and sisters Josephine Rodriguez and Petra Camposano. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Teresa De La Cruz; his only daughter Rebecca Soto; son-in-law Roman Ney Soto; grandson Ryan Ney Soto; and granddaughter Grace Lauren Soto.

Candor was born on July 28, 1930, in Seguin, Texas. He graduated from Seguin High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953 as an Army Medical Tech.

On December 29, 1958, he married Teresa Alvarado. Soon after, he began his career as a furniture salesman. He worked for Starcke Furniture for nearly 40 years under three generations of the Starcke Family. He retired, but soon returned to work at Rooms to Go in Seguin until his 2nd retirement in the early 2000s. During his retirement, he loved spending time with his beloved grandchildren Ryan and Grace. He loved being outdoors and took pride in his yard, his floral gardens, and his pecan trees. Many times, he could be found outdoors watering his roses and plants. He could also be found enjoying his morning coffee at the nearby Donut Palace.

During his life, Candor was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Seguin. Candor and Teresa were part of the dedication ceremony of the church at its current location in 1967 and donated the baptismal font still used today. He served many roles in the parish including CCD teacher, Parish Council Member, Holy Name Society Member, Member of the Cusillitas, Eucharistic Minister and mass usher. He volunteered annually at the church bazaar setting up booths and assisting with bingo. During his lifetime, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Kiwanis Club, the Lions Club, the American Legion and many other organizations. He will be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father, and doting grandfather.

The family would like to give special thanks to Nesbit Living and Recovery Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for their exceptional care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or SCUC Special Olympics on behalf of his granddaughter Grace Soto.

Services honoring Candor will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Friday, August 11, 2023. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Holy Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N Austin St. Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-379-2313

CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine For All Infants (undated) -- All Infants younger than eight months should now get a new antibody shot to protect against RSV according to the CDC. New CDC director Mandy Cohen has already signed off on the recommendation, which will add the RSV Vaccine to the CDC’s childhood Immunization schedule. The CDC will also recommend a second dose of the vaccine for certain infants with underlying health issues. The new vaccine is the first with approval to protect newborns against RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalization among children less than a year old. Officials expect the vaccine to be available to doctors in the next few months.

Arizona Heat Kills Honeybees In Extreme Weather (Phoenix, AZ) -- Honeybees are dying off in extreme Arizona heat. An entomologist told CNN it’s a “major concern” since the bees can forage up to 113 degrees, but the state has had many days soar over that. Experts are worried about the increasing number of dead honeybees, which are vital to the ecosystem. An Arizona beekeeper adds the heat is melting the bee’s homes and other bee colonies are attacking them because of food scarcity.

Summer Covid Cases On Upswing (San Diego, CA) -- It’s summer, so doctors expect it, but COVID cases are on the upswing. As of July, more people are testing positive and more people are going to the hospital. In San Diego County in California, 55 people with Covid went to the hospital on July 20th; that’s a near-historic low, but an uptick over the past two weeks. The county has also detected coronavirus in the wastewater. Experts say that’s the most immediate signal of current spread in the community; the level has also increased, although nowhere near last year’s levels. Doctors say it’s a reminder, covid is still around and you STILL have to take precautions. This follows reports from the East Coast, where New York and New Jersey are seeing increased cases of COVID as well.

Research Reveals Snake Bites Increase During Summer (Atlanta, GA) -- Summer snake bites are on the rise in the U.S. An Emory University study says there’s now a significant jump in the likelihood of being bitten by a snake when daily temperatures rise. It claims increased snake bites are one the potential impacts of climate change. Researchers say the temperature effect for snake bites are higher than any other venomous creatures.

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August

Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Ancestral Historical Recovery Applications

Applications are currently being accepted for the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin youth program, Ancestral Historical Recovery: Reframing the Self Through Auto-Retratos (Self-Portrait). Participants will be accepted on a first come first basis and must be 14-18 years of age, 8th grade through 12th grade. The program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from Sept. 14, 2023 to June 2, 2024 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin and also via Zoom. For more information, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

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 830-2373544. 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.

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.

Ballaet Folklórico De La Rosa/Mariachi Juan Seguin Registration

Registration for the Ballaet Folklórico De La Rosa and Mariachi Juan Seguin will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 and Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. The registration packet can also be downloaded at www.teatrodeartes.org and filled out, scanned and emailed to teatrodeartes@gmail.com or dropped off during the registration dates/times.

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.

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 830251-2080.

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.

Seguin 185th Birthday Celebration

The Seguin Conservation Society will have a Seguin 185th Birthday Celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 at the 1st Church/Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin Complex. The event features a catered BBQ dinner, Mayor Proclamation, live entertainment, Annual SCS Membership Meeting/Election of New Board Members, and a Homemade Ice Cream Contest. A Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Max Starcke Park Golf Course. Pre-sale Tickets are available for $15 each at Gift and Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or from any board member.

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.

Free Grief Support Group by Teleconference

The Precious Life Services will host a free confidential grief support group through teleconference twice a month on Saturdays. The first meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. No regis-

tration is required. For more information, visit www. preciouslifesuicideprevention.org or call 830-3725980.

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.

Elm Creek Community Cemetery Meeting

There will be an Elm Creek Community Cemetery Meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 1951 Settlers Way in Seguin. Donations for continued maintenance would be greatly appreciated. For more information or questions, call or text 210-414-3308.

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.

Precious Life School Supply Distribution

The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will have its School Supply Distribution, for children Pre-K through 12th grade, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. Advance registration is mandatory and must be completed by Wednesday, August 16. Register online at https://preciouslifesuicideprevention.org or by phone at 830-372-5980.

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.

Friedens Church Sausage Supper

The Friedens Church will have its Sausage Supper from 5 p.m. until it’s gone Friday, Aug. 18 in the Friedens Church Activities Center. Plates are $12 and include sausage, potato salad, baked beans, and tea. Desserts will also be available for purchase.

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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 830-401-2480.

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.

Chamber After Hours Mixer

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at 214 Medical Drive. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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 nonmessy 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.

Native

Plant Society Meeting

The Native Plant Society of Texas Guadalupe Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. (Parking in rear, enter from N. Moss St.) The program will be “Snakes of Central Texas,” with Ryan Collister, founder of the Central Texas Herpetological Society.

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 stjamesclassiccar-

show @gmail.com.

Hispanic Chamber Hamburger Plate Sell Fundraiser

The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have a Hamburger Plate Sell Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Hamburger plates are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 830-372-3151.

Fiestas Patrias

The Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will have its Fiestas Patrias on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be food vendors and arts and crafts. A dance with Ricardo Castillon y La Difernzia will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission to the dance is $10 pre-sale or $12 at the door. Tickets are available at the Hispanic Chamber office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 830372-3151.

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 830379-1796 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.

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Call for Vendors for De Mano A Mano Artisan Market

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin is seeking vendors for its De Mano A Mano Artisan Market that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the historic Plataforma Hidalgo on the grounds of Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. Vendor selection is limited to handmade and homegrown items only and the fee is $55 per slot. The deadline to register is Friday, September 29 or until all vendor slots have been filled. To register, visit www.teatrodeartes.org.

October

Downtown Scarecrow & Skeleton Display Contest

The Seguin Main Street Program and the Guadalupe County Fair Association will have its Downtown Scarecrow & Skeleton Display Contest Tuesday, Oct. 3 in downtown Seguin. The window displays go up the week of the fair parade which goes through downtown Seguin and the displays remain up until Pecan Fest at the end of October. Any local business or organization may decorate scarecrows or skeletons. If your business or organization is outside of downtown, the Seguin Main Street Program will assist in finding a location for your entry downtown. All entries need to be up by Monday, Oct. 2 for judging on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Entries forms are available at www.seguintexas.gov or at the Seguin Main Street Office, located at 116 N. Camp St. in Seguin.

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 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, col-

or, 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 830-303-4188 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 selfpaced, 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 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 210-2893192.

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.

NOW HIRING

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

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