SDN: August 10, 2023

Guadalupe County unveils news Veterans Outreach Center

(Seguin) – If you want to know what veterans think about the new Guadalupe County Veterans Outreach Center, then just ask 12th Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps Gene Overstreet. Overstreet, a resident of Guadalupe County, served as the guest speaker during Wednesday’s grand opening of the new service center located at 205 E. Weinert Street.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies and a tour of the facility were part of the opening celebration for the center which will serve as a one stop shop for veterans.

Overstreet says there’s no better gift to veterans than this one-of-a-kind center that brings a huge menu of services to them locally.

“If you look at America today, the propensity to serve is almost down to seven percent and if you look at the people that are qualified to serve, that’s down. Only about 17 percent of America can serve today because

if you look at the age group that we are looking at, if you take out the kids that have been in trouble with the law, the kids that have been on drugs, the kids that can’t pass a test, illiteracy, kids that failed out of high school – things like that – the military now, we only take high school graduates. That’s at starting and you have to pass a drug test and we have more veterans here in Guadalupe County than Hays County has, and Comal County has so this is a very patriotic county right here and we need to keep that going. I think this is one of the ways to keep it going because the young kids will see ‘Okay, look at that. They are taking care of those veterans. They are taking care of those who went to serve and with the menu of services that they offer here, what a great collage of bringing them all together. Now, we can go to one place and get just about anything you need,” said Overstreet. VOC, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Seguin ISD campuses to host Meet the Teacher tonight

(Seguin) – Seguin ISD students will get the chance to step on campus today before next week’s first day of school. Today marks Meet the Teacher or schedule pick up day for local schools.

Elementary schools will welcome students and their families today from 3 to 6 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring their school supplies, tour their schools, and meet their teachers for the upcoming school year.

A.J. Briesemeister Middle School 7th and 8th graders are encouraged to pick up their schedules today from 4 to 6 p.m. Due to ongoing construction, today’s events will simply be limited to picking up schedules. Students in athletics, however, are asked to attend a meeting with coaches at 5 p.m. in the gym. Sixth graders were treated

to their own Meet the Teacher and tour of the campus Wednesday night.

Jim Barnes Middle School students will host its Meet the Teacher for 6th through 8th graders today from 4 to 6 p.m. While any grade can come at any time, school officials are hoping to alleviate the crowds by asking that the first hour be utilized for sixth graders if at all possible.

Seguin High School is also welcoming back students today from 4 to 6 p.m. Students will also get the chance to pick up their schedules and meet this year’s core of teachers.

Specific information of events happening in preparation for the first day of school is available on each school’s respective website or social media page.

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

VOC, continued.

The center started simply with a vision in 2017. Since then, county officials say they have worked steadily to keep the project a priority although they say sometimes it was rough. Guadalupe County Commissioner Greg Seidenberger says despite the challenges of finding the necessary resources to create this project, he credits Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher for his dedication and his willingness to never let go of this vision that has been supported fully by members of the commissioners’ court including former Commissioners Jim Wolverton and Judy Cope.

It is said that the new veterans center will serve as the blueprint for other similar projects throughout the state.

However, what perhaps makes the construction even more significant for the community is the history behind the building which once served as the city’s old hospital. Overstreet says the history alone includes a pair of American heroes.

“This happened in 1946. Right after World War II, there were two army nurses, both veterans that got together and said, ‘we have no hospital here in Seguin.’ I’m sure there was a lot of people coming back from World War II that had PTSD. We didn’t call it that then. We didn’t know what it was. We called it Soldiers Heart. We called it shell shock. We called it a bunch of other stuff but basically it was PTSD, but we just didn’t have a clinical name to put to it. So, those nurses recognized that and for

the rest of the community, we needed a hospital here for the general community. It was a 26-bed facility but boy, that was 26 beds better and more than we had before and you’ve got to start someplace, and they started someplace. It’s amazing now 80 years later, it goes full circle, and it comes back to a veteran’s center here. How cool is that? said Overstreet.

Initiating this now full circle of events in 1967, were Veterans Sarah Hazard and Dorothea Siepmann – again both recognized for starting a hospital in Seguin.

Among the services to be provided to veterans in this new center are legal, financial, fitness and nutrition, VA mortgage, Medicare/insurance, equine therapy, recreational therapy, amputee-inclusive therapy, surviving spouse group, women veterans and veterans’ brunch. Although there will not be a VA Health Clinic at this time, county officials say representatives from the VA Health Clinic will be made available.

Not only will the center serve as a location for resources but also as a gathering place for veterans to spend their time. Equipped with an outside patio and grilling space, veterans are invited to simply stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, sit outside, or walk around a shaded trail.

Informational sessions will also be provided for ongoing education as well as to keep veterans involved. Planned social activities are also expected to help fill up the local calendar.

The new center can be reached by calling 830-3034188 ext. 1249 or by emailing voc@co.guadalupe.tx.us.

2023 TLU Athletics Hall of Fame, Wall of Honor Class Announced

SEGUIN, Texas -- The Texas Lutheran Athletic Hall of Fame will feature three new Bulldog legends inducted this October representing three different sports, along with an addition to the Leadership Wall of Honor. The TLU Athletics Hall of Fame is an elite group of alumni and coaches who demonstrated outstanding performance and achievement in athletic competition while representing Texas Lutheran University.

All three members of the 2023 Class are 2013 graduates that hail from women’s track and field, football, and baseball. For the third time in four seasons, Texas Lutheran Baseball will have an inductee.

The newest members of the Texas Lutheran Athletics Hall of Fame are former TLU pole vaulter Ligia Bolivar ‘13, former TLU kicker Allen Cain ‘13, and former TLU baseball player Sean Kistler ‘13. They will be joined in the class by former TLU women’s basketball coach Lana Urbanek - who will be enshrined in the TLU Athletics Leadership Wall of Honor.

The Class of 2023 will be honored in a ceremony on campus Saturday, October 21, 2023, and will be honored at halftime of the Homecoming football game between the Bulldogs and East Texas Baptist University. Kickoff is set for 4 PM.

Ligia Bolivar, a two-time All-American and three-time American Southwest Conference champion in the pole vault at TLU, qualified for six total NCAA Division III National Championship meets – all in the pole vault. Bolivar competed in three indoor national championships and three outdoor national championships in her career earning NCAA Division III All-American status at  the 2010 and 2011 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships. She finished sixth overall at the 2011 championships with a clearance of 11 feet, 11.25 inches and eighth at the 2010 NCAA Outdoor Championships, with a clearance of 12 feet, 2.75 inches. She also finished ninth at the 2011 NCAA DIII Indoor Championship and 10th at the 2012 NCAA DIII Outdoor Championships while finishing in the top 15 in 2010 and 2012’s NCAA Indoor Championships. Over the course of her career, Bolivar accumulated 14 meet wins in the pole vault during her career.

In addition to her four conference title wins, she won meets at Texas Tech, Incarnate Word, Central Missouri, and Trinity. The lone year (her freshman year) in which she did not win the conference title, she was the conference runner-up. In addition to her 14 career pole vault wins, she finished second 13 times at meets. She finished in the top three at a meet on 33 occasions. She was a member of four American Southwest Conference women’s team championships at TLU, was a three-time All-ASC award winner, and was a three-time ASC Academic All-Conference honoree.

Allen Cain, a four-year starter at place-kicker for TLU, received seven different All-America playing awards in his career with the Bulldogs. Cain was named a D3football.com First Team All-American his junior and senior seasons, while also earning All-America honors from The Associated Press (AP Little All-America) and Beyond Sports College Network as a senior. In 2011, Cain earned All-America honors from the American Football Coaches

Association, The Associated Press, D3football.com and Beyond Sports College Network. The 2012-13 TLU Co-Male Student-Athlete of the Year, Cain is the all-time leader in field goals made for TLU and ended his career as the leader for the American Southwest Conference, now ranking second all-time. Cain kicked 17 field goals in 2012 - bringing his career field goal total to 43. Cain made 34 field goals in his junior and senior seasons alone. Cain still holds the American Southwest Conference and TLU records for most points scored by kicking in a game (19), most field goals in a game (5, twice), highest made field goal percentage in a game with at least four attempts (1.000, twice, 5-for-5 twice). Cain held the ASC career field goal record for 10 seasons.

Cain was also a two-time First Team Academic All-American, holding the honor as the first TLU student-athlete to be named a First Team Academic AllAmerican twice. Cain concluded his career by kicking in the D3 Senior Classic in Salem, Virgina, kicking an extra-point and a 46-yard field goal in the South’s 3721 win over the North. Cain was a two-time finalist for the Fred Mitchell Award - awarded to the Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III, NAIA or NJCAA place-kicker that best excels on the football field and in the community - and was named the 2012 ASC Special Teams Player of the Year and was named to the 2012 ASC Outstanding Sportsmen Team of the Year.

Sean Kistler, was a two-time All-American and one of the top closers in all of NCAA Division III in his last two seasons for the Bulldogs. Kistler set the TLU and ASC records for career saves (22) and is still the current record-holder for TLU for career (22) and single-season saves (14) while still holding the ASC record for career saves.

Kistler dominated on the mound - not allowing a run (earned or unearned) in 2013 and did not allow a run in the final 39 innings of his career with a scoreless inning streak that stretched from April 6, 2012 to the final game of his career, May 16, 2013 – in which he pitched two scoreless innings against No. 8 California Lutheran in the NCAA West Regional Tournament. Kistler pitched 29-1/3 innings in 2013 with an ERA of 0.00, recording 14 saves with 33 strikeouts and only 14 hits allowed in an ASC leading 21 appearances. Kistler was an integral part of a 2013 pitching staff that led the ASC in ERA (3.05) and in strikeouts (317) and a 2013 TLU squad that made a run to the 2013 NCAA Division-III West Regional Tournament. His 2013 performance saw him finish in the top three in the 2012-13 American Southwest Conference Male Athlete of the Year voting that season.

Kistler was named ABCA All-West Region First Team, the ABCA AllAmerica Third Team, and the D3baseball.com All-West Region Second Team honoree while also earning All-America honors for his 2012 and 2013 seasons respectively. Kistler was also a three-time All-ASC Academic All-Conference selection.she touched their lives in so many positive and meaningful ways.

For information and updates Texas Lutheran athletics, you can always find updates on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @ tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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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

It is with both sadness and joy that we can come together to celebrate the life of Geronimo Reyes, age 98, of Seguin, Tx who went to be with the Lord and entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, greatgreat-grandfather and true friend to many.  Geronimo was born to Sisto Reyes Sr. and Petra Hernandez Reyes on September 30, 1924 in Marion, Tx.  He met and married his late wife, Maria of 77 years on July 7, 1945. He is also survived by his five children, Esther Reyes Alvarado (Reynaldo), Edward Reyes Sr. (Diane), Ruben Reyes (Sophia), Bertha Reyes Facundo (Ascension) and Beatrice Reyes Ramos (Robert Rene).

10 grandchildren, Edward Reyes Jr., Reynaldo Alvarado Jr., Christopher Facundo Sr., Celeste Reyes Luna, Raquel Alvarado Reyes, Joseph Facundo, Angela Reyes Sealey, John Rene Alvarado, Lorinda Ramos Spaulding and Jeron Rene Ramos.  21 great grandchildren, Marcus Rey Alvarado, Anthony Isaiah Alvarado, John Michael Alvarado, Paul Rene Alvarado, Jeremy Christian Alvarado, Zachery Joseph Alvarado, Carlos Jacob Reyes, Emma Grace Reyes, Tyler Blake Ascencion, Mariel Feliz Reyes, Madeline Ruth Reyes, Matthew Edward Reyes, Elliana Kayln Luna, Marissa Danielle Luna, Emaile Marie Gonzales, Lauren Elizabeth Sealey, Tristan Luke Sealey, Christopher Facundo Jr., Maria Criselda Facundo, Christian Matthew Facundo and Kennedy Rene Ramos. 1 great-great-grandchild, Liam Michael Gonzales.

He lived a full life surrounded by family and friends. He was a devoted Catholic and was active with his church for decades ever since the church opened its doors on Jones St. which included being a member of the Catholic Young Mans Youth Organizations at the age of 13, member of The Holy Name Society, Cursillo Movement, as well as, having served on church pastoral and finance committees. In addition, he was a Church Usher and

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Eucharistic Minister. He was happy to volunteer for all that was asked of him, and he enjoyed putting forth his efforts to serve God first. He was a lifelong participant in the annual church jamaicas, church bingos, early Sunday breakfast sales, the Divine Mercy gatherings, and the Cursillo Movement Retreats. He was in charge of constructing and completing the Holy Name building. Geronimo began his career as an upholstery apprentice, who graduated to a master-skillful upholstery craftsman. He worked at Bosley’s Trim Shop for several years before starting his own business which he very successfully operated for 44 years. His business flourished and spread in Seguin and surrounding areas. He re-upholstered home furnishings, cars and boats.  However, he always looked forward to working on the antique cars that were brought to him to get ready for the Fourth of July parade. He took pride in every project that he under took. No matter how small or large the project he gave it 110%. At the age of 93 he decided to take only small projects for family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, parents, brothers and sisters:  Gonzalo Reyes Sr., Dolores Reyes, Frank Reyes Sr., Herminia Serna, Guadalupe Rios, and Juan Reyes.

He is survived by his brothers and sister: Sisto Reyes Jr., Raul Reyes Sr.  and Maria Inez Ramirez.  Brother-In-Law: Porfirio Amador. Pallbearers are Edward Reyes Jr., Reynaldo Alvarado Jr., Christopher Facundo Sr., Joseph Facundo, John Rene Alvarado and Jeron Rene Ramos.

Our most sincere gratitude to the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Care Team of Seguin, Chaplain Emanuel Carpenter, Father Robert Delong, Eucharistic Minister Mary Alice, Dr Thomas H Raetzsch, Dr. Megan Barnwell and Dr. Bhupinder S Sangha.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. with the Holy Rosary recited by Deacon Nick Carrillo at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with interment to follow at St. James Cemetery.

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

Roxanne Patterson, 89, passed peacefully on July 28, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1934, in Brownfield, Texas. She moved to Seguin in 1962 and began a career at Texas Lutheran College. She gathered many friends at TLC, The Guadalupe County Board of Realtors, and Cascades.

Roxanne married her sweetheart, Jerald “Pat” Patterson, on November 18, 1952. This union led to the births of Craig, Kim (Schmitt), and Lori (Hood). Roxanne is survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pat Patterson passed away in 2010.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary at the Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel.

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.

Dr. Howard King Wilson, age 74 of Kingsbury and Houston, passed away on August 9, 2023. Howard was born on April 11, 1949, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Patricia (King) and Richard Wilson.

After graduating from high school, he attended Denison University. After leaving Denison, he went to medical school at the University of Cincinnati for four years. He continued his training at Baylor College of Medicine for the next five years. He trained in internal medicine for three years and did a fellowship in endocrinology for two years. He joined Baylor College of Medicine as a staff attending for two years. He continued to teach for the next 20 years at Baylor but was in his own private practice. He was chosen as outstanding clinical faculty in 1996. He continued private practice until 2017 with great satisfaction both professionally and personally.

He retired in June 2017 and after watching cows, reading books, and being bored he decided to go back to work. In March 2018, he became a country doctor in an outpatient clinic in Luling, Texas.

Upon retirement, he and his wife Suzy moved to Kingsbury, Texas and she became a rancher and he was a country doc. They enjoyed central Texas and he especially enjoyed Suzy’s two daughters and their three grandchildren. Other than being a doctor, he enjoyed country life and multiple golf courses

in the area.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ann Wilson Schneider, mother-in-law Leonora Schmidt Kuhn, and sister-in-law Frances Hartenstein Finch.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Suzy” Wilson; daughters, Shannon Underwood and husband Joe, and Lauren Fowler; grandchildren, Forrest Fowler, Jacqueline Underwood, and Cameron Fowler; nephew, Jay Johnston and wife Michelle and their children Mia, Ava, and Hunter; brothers-in-law, John Semmler and wife Judy, and Stephen Finch and wife Kathryn; auntsin-law, Margaret Taylor, Jackie Ball, and ViVi Pennington; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in the Kingsbury Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gray Mosier, Kevin Rieger, Bob Paredes, Charles Dwyer, Stephen Finch, and Jesse Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Underwood, Joseph Fowler, Mitch Fussell.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the Starcke Park Golf Course for the Seguin First Tee Program, 650 River Drive West, Seguin, Texas 78155.

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.

Red Cross Implements New FDA Guidance On Allowing Gay Men To Donate Blood

(New York, NY) -- The Red Cross is implementing the FDA’s updated guidance on allowing men who have sex with men to donate blood. The American Red Cross says it’s “welcoming more donors” and getting rid of restrictions based on sexual orientation. The FDA issued the new guidance in May, recommending “individual risk-based questions” for anyone donating blood, regardless of their gender, sex or sexual orientation. Before, FDA restrictions stopped men who have sex with men from donating blood unless they abstained from sex for three months before..

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Rise For Two Weeks

(Atlanta, GA) -- COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. are on the rise for the second week in a row. According to the CDC, the number of people being hospitalized for the virus surged more than 12-percent. But in nearly half of the U.S. states, the spike is much higher - many states across the country say more than a 20-percent increase. New Hampshire had the biggest in a single week at 96-percent, almost doubling the previous week’s number.

Obesity Drug Could Cut Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke

(Plainsboro, NJ) -- An obesity drug called Wegovy could cut the risk of cardiovascular emergencies, like heart attack and stroke, by 20-percent. Drug maker Novo Nordisk hasn’t released the full findings of its trial, but says results are the first to demonstrate that a weight-loss drug has medical benefits. If the study holds up, it could be compelling enough to get insurance companies to provide coverage for the medication that costs 13-hundred dollars for a monthly supply. The findings were based on more than 17-thousand overweight or obese adults ages 45 and older.

Telemedicine Advocates Praise DEA For Looking Into Relaxed Prescription Rules

(Washington, DC) -- Advocates for telemedicine are praising the DEA for potentially relaxing rules on allowing controlled substances to be prescribed virtually. The Drug Enforcement Agency said Friday that it’s open to starting a special registration process to allow providers to make prescriptions to patients without ever needing them to have an in-person medical evaluation. The DEA is holding a listening session next month for the public to discuss the issue. A telehealth lobbying group said it supports the move and said it would work to “represent the voices of the telehealth community.”

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August

Vote to Perk Your Park

Max Starcke Park East has been selected as one of nine park projects in the 2023 Niagara Perk Your Park Campaign in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Visit https://uqr.to/MaxStarckePark to select the City of Seguin playground project. You can vote once per day, (everyday!) through Monday, Sept. 18.

Guadalupe County JP-1 Jury Cancellation

The jury trial for Guadalupe County JP-1 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 has be canceled.

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.

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.

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 Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. 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.

A Sale After the Sale

The Cross Church will have A Sale After the Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin. All items will be ½ off. Fill a bag with clothes for $5.

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 830305-0472.

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 registration is required. For more information, visit www.preciouslifesuicideprevention.org or call 830-372-5980.

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 830372-5980.

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.

NARFE Meeting

The National Active & Retired Federal employees (NARFE) will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the

New Braunfels Public Library, located at 700 E. Common St. in New Braunfels. The program will be a “Silver Spot Devices,” by Gretchen Pruett, Director, New Braunfels Public Library For more information, call Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482 or email apullin1@yahoo.com.

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.

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 Janine Moltz from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the VFW in Geronimo. Plates are $12 and include BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, bread, tea or water. Dine in or out available. Cake slices or whole cakes will be available at an additional cost. For donations, call 830-660-5088.

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.

Silver Center Dance with Bittersweet

The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Bittersweet at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 in the Crystal Chandelier Room. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and hot food and cold beverages will be available for purchase. Limited pre-sale tickets are available for $15. The dance is expected to sell out. To secure tickets, visit 510 E. Court St. or call 830-303-6612.

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.

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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.

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.

Silver Center Dance with The Merles

The Silver Center will have a dance featuring The Merles at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 in the Crystal Chandelier Room. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and hot food and cold beverages will be available for purchase. Limited pre-sale tickets are available for $10. To secure tickets, visit 510 E. Court St. or call 830-303-6612.

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.

LuLac Indoor Rummage Scholarship Fundraiser

The LuLac Council 682 will have an Indoor Rummage Scholarship Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 1015 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Rental fee for a 10X10 booth is $20 each and tables are $15 each. Hamburger plates will be available for $10 and includes a burger, bag of chips, and drink. For more information, call Wanda Rosales at 830-865-8111.

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.

Input Needed: Guadalupe County Major Thoroughfare Plan

Guadalupe County is seeking public input on its Major Thoroughfare Plan to provide Guadalupe County with a long-term template to plan for future transportation while making short-term decisions related to roadway funding and the preservation of developing corridors. The plan will identify general alignments and roadway classifications needed to accommodate ultimate transportation

needs, allow proactive planning for future roadway improvements, and facilitate mobility and connectivity throughout our growing region. To learn more and take the survey, visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LFB75JV by Thursday, Aug. 31.

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 non-messy way to create batik on fabric. The class is for adults. The cost is $30 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-3050472 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.

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

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 830-372-3151.

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 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

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.

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

The St. James Catholic Church will have its 5th Annual

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

Chamber Annual Banquet

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

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Emanuel’s Ladies Aid Coffee Cake Sale

The Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid will be baking Coffee Cakes on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the church, located at 206 N. Travis Street in Seguin. Cakes can be purchased for $7.50 each and picked up at the church between 2 and 3 p.m. You can choose from peach, apple or streusel.

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 Saturday, Oct. 21 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, 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 830-3050472 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 self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army New Office

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

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-2279610 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

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FOR LEASE

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