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Seguin ISD to hold voter approval tax ratification election
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD is turning to voters in hopes of no longer operating in the red.
On Tuesday, the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees officially approved plans to move forward with a voter approval tax ratification election (VATRE) for November. A VATRE’s success allows districts to secure more revenue specifically designated for people and programs such as salary increases.
This action comes a few months after the district announced that it was operating with a deficit budget of almost $4 million. Like so many other districts throughout the state of Texas, the Seguin ISD’s budget shortfall was largely due to the state’s inability to increase the per-pupil allotment. Officials say it’s been a few years since districts have seen an increase in funding.
Chief Financial Officer Liz Oaks says the school district will
ask voters to approve a tax rate of $1.1028. She says that’s a decrease of .0138 per $100,000 of taxable property value.
While she admits the language and the election process can be quite confusing, Oaks says this tax rate would maximize the amount of state funding the district receives. More importantly, she says generating these additional dollars through these “golden pennies” would all be done without impacting local wallets.
“It’s not going to be a tax increase. It is still going to be a small tax decrease which makes no sense, right, because we are doing an election to pass a higher tax rate but it’s actually not a higher tax rate. Due to recent legislation, you have to have certain wording out there. The tax rate that they want us to refer to on the ballot is referring to the effective tax rate but that’s not the actual tax rate that people pay.
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Grab your beach wear
Seguin Parrot Head Club to host annual summer Phling
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- If you haven’t made it out to the beach this summer, don’t worry because the Seguin Parrot Head Club is again bringing those tropical vibes to Seguin this weekend during its 14th Annual Phling. The event is scheduled for Saturday night at the McQueeney Lions Club.
Party with a Purpose continues to be the mission for the Seguin Parrot Head Club. Explaining more about the group and its annual fundraising party is Kathy Seeger. Seeger says the annual Phling is a guaranteed good time and a party you don’t want to miss.
“I think a lot of people are still confused what the Seguin Parrot Head Club actually is. It may look like all we do is party and have a good time, but that party for a purpose is truly what we do and we all work because we have to. We’d love to live on the island somewhere but that doesn’t happen, so once a month we get together and enjoy each other’s fellowship and listen to tropical music and we raise money at every happy hour. At this one event that we host this time of year is where we make the majority of our money that we give to our local charities,” said Seeger.
Seeger says folks won’t be disappointed when purchasing their tickets. She says it includes everything
you need for a fun night.
“The $65 a ticket gets you -- most of the community knows Mark Hartmann, he cooks the best pork steaks around so he will be cooking for us again this year. So the meal is included as well as a live band, Lost Shaker of Salt which is one of the most popular Jimmy Buffet tribute bands and we thought they would be a perfect fit for us since coming in September will be the one year anniversary since we lost Jimmy. All the drinks are included. We have a shot bar with 10 different kinds of shots. We have frozen margaritas with the recipe of a local place that has the best margaritas in town and we have 500 Jell-O shots, beer, wine, water, tea, of course and over 100 silent auction items and then we are going to have three awesome raffle items. They are going to be a lottery tree, a two night stay at Margaritaville in Lake Conroe including $250 spending money and then another item will be a Tommy Bahama cart filled with beverages,” said Seeger.
Over the years, the group has awarded over $210,000 to local charities. Seeger says affording various groups a piece of the pie each year is why the group continues to party hard all year long.
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Photo courtesy Shaker of Salt Band Facebook
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“It’s actually a .0138 decrease for every $100,000 in property values. So it is a decrease but since we have tax rate compression that started back in 2018 from the legislature, we have decreased our tax rate since then by a total of 34 cents. We do have further tax rate compressions that we are doing for 2024-2025, but that tax rate compression is a larger amount than the golden penny so we are forced to go down on part of our M&O side of our tax rate but we can add the two golden pennies and still be seeing a decrease,” said Oaks.
If the new tax rate is approved, it will create $2.3 million in annual additional revenue starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. That includes 1 million dollars in increased local tax revenue and a further $1.3 million in increased state funding.
Oaks says approval of this ballot item will allow for additional funding to support staff salaries across the district. She says the district was unable to allocate funds for salaries for this current school year. She says these additional funds from here on out would continue to keep the Seguin ISD competitive.
“This is permanent. This money will hit the Seguin ISD budget in this fiscal year, this school year. It’s an
“We have selected our 10 charities this year already -- the charities that will be getting the money from what we raise and again, 100 percent of everything we raise goes to the charities. We have just limited operating costs and those are paid
addition $2.3 million in revenue that would be received by the district this year. It is to support staff salaries this year and going forward and it’s not a tax rate increase. We just encourage people to vote and to support Seguin ISD,” said Oaks.
While the VATRE election is a solution to trimming the deficit, Oaks says it’s not the only solution that would be required.
“The goal is to not be in a deficit by the end of this year so this is more than half of the deficit -- this additional revenue. We’ve looked at a lot of things -- looking at ways to increase our revenue. This is our big thing and then also taking advantage of CTE funding which is Career and Technology. That is a very high weighted program. We have a lot of programs that are CTE here at Seguin ISD so we are kind of massaging, I guess, that program to make sure we are maximizing our revenue both there and here and we are hopeful that that will take care of our deficit for this year and then that money also is not just a one year thing. It’s every year going forward,” said Oaks.
Meanwhile, Oaks says the district is committed to further educating taxpayers on this ballot item and will be providing opportunities for them to ask questions.
The voter approval tax ratification election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5.
for by membership dues which are only like $20 a person a year so I just want the community to know that because it does look like we are having fun because we usually really are but I just want people to understand that 100 percent of our money goes to our local organizations,” said Seeger.
The Phling will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the McQueeney Lions Club located at 3211 FM 78.
Pre-sale tickets are $60 per person and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, Gift and Gourmet, and at Alamo Title New Braunfels.
Tickets at the door will be $75. Individuals must be 21 and over to purchase tickets. Those wishing to purchase tickets or who are interested in donating an auction item are asked to contact Seeger at 830-3054547. A link to purchase tickets is also available on the Seguin Parrot Head Club Facebook page.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Samuel Neail Boothe was born at home in the Avant Community of Atascosa County TX on February 15, 1942 to James Thomas and Martha Ophelia (Paul) Boothe. It was said the doctor could not get across the low water crossing because of rain so his father took the tractor and picked up the doctor at the crossing. Sam was raised as the son of a dirt farmer and enjoyed the country life. His maternal grandparents immigrated from Germany and he was very proud of his German heritage.
He attended Christine school, and when they closed, he went to Jourdanton, and later transferred and graduated from Charlotte School all in TX. Many years later he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University.
Sam joined the U.S. Navy in November, 1963. While in the Navy during 1965-1966 he was stationed aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier. During this time, he went to many different countries. (France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Lebanon) While on the Forrestal he was the engineer of the captain’s boat. Sam finished his enlistment in November, 1967. Upon discharge he returned to Jourdanton, Texas.
On February 20, 1965, Sam met the love of his life, Eva Rachel (EvaRae) Bowles on a blind date. Thirteen days later they decided to marry and had a large church wedding on April 16, 1965. One month later they were on the road to Portsmouth, Virginia to Sam’s new duty location. Sam and EvaRae were married 59 years.
His pride and joy was his family. He had two sons, Dustin Neail Boothe and Clayton Neail Boothe. He coached each of his sons in sports, taught them to hunt and fish and to be hard workers. Every moment not spent at work was spent with his family, both at home and church. Sam was a deacon and he was very devoted and active in both families. He was ordained as a deacon in June of 1975.
Sam was a diesel mechanic for large equipment from 1968 until June, 1970 when he went to work as a mechanic at the laundry at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He moved up through the ranks and later retired as Manger, supervising
Danish
Debra Ann Danish, 61, of Seguin, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 10, 1963, in Goliad, Debbie was the daughter of the late Lee Joseph and Irene Mergele Danish.
Debbie graduated from Seguin High School in 1985.
Debbie was a loving sister, daughter, and aunt. She is survived by her beloved siblings
the laundries at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Hood simultaneously. Sam was talked into volunteering as a coach long before he had a child to participate. He coached teams in multiple leagues and sports for nearly 20 years, some years having two teams in different age groups playing at the same time. He mainly coached football, but also coached basketball, baseball, and even soccer. Over the years he treated all kids the same, no matter their ability. Some of the happiest times were time spent in McMullen County visiting with his sister, brother-in-law and their family and friends (always watching old westerns). He also loved to Bar-B-Que for special events in the lives of family and friends. His specialty was brisket which he enjoyed serving to everyone.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Norman Edgar Boothe; sisters and husbands Jimmy Dell Mikolajczyk Lawson & Emmett Mikolajczyk Sr., and William Lawson; Bobbie Rae Swaim & Rodney Swaim, Jr.
He was survived by his wife EvaRae Boothe; sons Dustin (Olivia) Boothe, and Clayton (Jill) Boothe; grandchildren Garrett (Kaia) Boothe, Kasey Wade, Paige Boothe, Manuel Cintron, Marcus Cintron and Eoghan Roe Alfarano; great granddaughters May Lynn Boothe and Kynix Wade; many cousins, nephews, and nieces, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. A funeral service with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, a 11 a.m. at McQueeney Baptist Church with the Reverend Dale Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Boothe, Kasey Wade, Kevin Bowles, Rob Swaim, Marcus Cintron, Manuel Cintron, Justin Boothe, and Rusty Gardiner. Honorary pallbearers will be Murray Swaim, Wayne Swaim, Emmett Mikolajczyk Jr., William Boothe, Billy Boothe, and Bill Langenberg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McQueeney Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Schumann Road, McQueeney, Texas 78123. 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.
Danny Danysch, Alice Danish, DR Danish, Laura Danish, and Anna (Elvin) Kelley, 14 nieces, and 14 nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Danysch, and her parents.
A passionate coffee fan, Debbie loved watching westerns, showing off her rings, eating pizza, and most of all, being with her friends, family, and furry friends.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Berclair Cemetery in Berclair, TX.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Hope Hospice and Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for their compassionate care during Debbie’s final days.
Debbie will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of kindness, and love will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
Luke Anthony Zollner was born on January 7, 1964 in Belleville, Illinois and passed away on August 3, 2024 in McQueeney, Texas. Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin St. Seguin, Texas 78155
VITAL STATISTICS
Mikel Lawrence Haug, 67, of Seguin, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1957, to Lawrence Ottmer and Eva Gordon Haug of Seguin. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Seguin High School and the Matador Marching Band and Jazz Band. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mike was a member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church where he was Baptized, Confirmed, and married in 1985 to Deborah “Deb” Floyd Haug. After nine years with the USPS, he earned a degree in Mathematics from Southwest Texas State (1993) and began his career in teaching. Mike earned his master’s degree in 2002 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Mike was a loyal Aggie who “bled deep maroon” and let everyone know it. One of his favorite pastimes was following his stepson’s career in the Fightin’ Texas Band and Corps of Cadets and enjoying his season tickets to the football games.
An avid outdoorsman, Mike said he “loved” to hunt, but he “lived” to fish and cherished his time with his family fishing at Big Shells on Padre Island and fished Costa Rica in 2022. His hunts took him around Texas and Colorado and he enjoyed many years hunting on a small family ranch in Sanderson, Texas. He was in the Explorers in his youth and enjoyed hiking, kayaking and working in the garden.
Mike grew up dancing. He square danced with the Happy Soles in Seguin and the Fire on the Mountain Cloggers of San Antonio where he travelled to Venezuela to teach folk dancing to school children. He danced in the movie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and on Hee Haw.
Teaching and reaching students were Mike’s passion for thirty-one years first at Saegert Middle School and then Randolph High School on RAFB in
Powers
Sherrie Joan Powers went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024, at the age of 81.
She was born on May 10, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joan Catherine (Burke) and Gene Weldon Brady.
Sherrie was a devoted wife, loving mother, Sunday school teacher, neighbor and friend. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with her nursing degree, she became a profound force in her profession. After moving to Seguin, Sherrie worked tirelessly as a Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteer, working specifically with Hospice services and the Hospice gala.
Haug Adams
She is preceded in death by husband Robert Eugene Powers, her
San Antonio where he taught high school math for twenty-five years. Mike was a master at encouraging his students and instilling a love of mathematics in them. His students loved him and proudly took to his assigned moniker of “slackers” in his Algebra and AP Calculus classrooms. Mike developed his lessons to teach “real life” math and practical applications of the study of mathematics. He held high expectations for all of his students and was in the classroom routinely twelve hours each day to help them achieve those expectations. He was so proud of them. He was published in Mathematics Teacher, a professional journal for math educators and taught a precalculus course for the University of Texas at Austin at Randolph High School, though he hid his burnt orange faculty ID card in the back of his wallet!
Mike will be remembered for his incredibly positive attitude, kind nature, quick and sarcastic sense of humor, and his unfailing ability to endure any obstacles life threw at him without complaint. He is survived by his wife, Deb, stepson Onni Hynninen of Seguin, two sisters, Tammy Marshall (Kevin) of Floresville and Heidi Milgrim (Steve) of Dumphries, Va., his treasured grandchildren, Murphy and Sara, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. The family invites everyone to a reception immediately following the service in the church Fellowship Hall to reminisce and honor the life of Mike.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church (specify “Garden of Eatin”), 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Randolph Field Education Foundation at http://therfef.org. The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@emanuelslutheranseguin.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.tresehewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
parents, and her brother David Brady.
Survivors include daughter Patricia Torkelson; son Michael Powers (Michelle); three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pam Davis (Bob), and Nancy Amundsen (Kevin); and Joan Brady (sisterin-law).
Celebration of Life service will be held, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and 10:30 a.m. at Cross Church, 814 North Bauer Street, Seguin, TX 78155, with the Reverend Jim Price officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please donate Memorial Gifts to your choice: any Hospice organization of choice, ASPCA, or the Guadalupe County Humane Society.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.tresehewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Charles “Dollie” Adams died Aygust 10,2024 at the age of 72. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 17,2024 at 10:30 AM from Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Church. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery ,555 Wetz Road,Marion Texas. He is survived by his wife,Pastor Vivian Turner Adams,son,Charles Adam’s, Jr., brother,Wynn”Peaches” Adam’s,Sister, Gloria Jean Coleman,numerous nieces,nephews,cousins and friends. Charles was a retired Fireman of 28 years. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary
Johnson VITAL STATISTICS
Jack Douglas Johnson, age 93 of San Antonio passed away August 13,2024. He was born in the Overby Community, Karnes County Texas to Walter and Ruth Johnson on December 12, 1930.
After graduation from Karnes City High School in 1949. He worked for a brief time at HEB in Kenedy, Texas. In 1950 he enlisted in the Air Force and did his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He would serve nearly twenty-four years and retired in 1974.
On March 17, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart Leola Jauer. They were married seventy-two years. Together they moved around the country during his military career.
Jack loved polka dancing and traveling across the country going to polka fests. He loved working in their yard and watching politics on tv.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife of seventy-two years Leola Johnson, his parents Walter and Ruth Johnson, brothers Blanton Johnson and Junior Johnson, sisters Gladys Pendley, and Evelyn Tripoli.
Jack is survived by his daughter Diane Winton (Steve); son Dennis Johnson (Wynne); granddaughters Stacey Winton, Julie Cruz and Melanie Malone.
He is also survived by six great grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.tresehewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Moryl VITAL STATISTICS
Joseph “Joe” Thomas Moryl, Jr., age78 of Seguin, passed away on August 12, 2024. Joe was born on February 7, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Gladys Marie (Boniewicz) and Joseph Thomas Moryl, Sr.
Joe retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 28 years of faithful service as a state trooper.
He always enjoyed cheering on the Houston Texans as they were his all-time favorite football team. His most precious times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Sophie Madalinski, Margaret McEwen, Thomas Moryl, Sr., Stanley Moryl, Sr., and Helen Farley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Cheryl Moryl; daughter,
Michelle Harborth and husband Dale; son, Joseph “Joe” Moryl, III and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Trever Harborth, Hanna Diaz and husband Jacob, Nick Harborth and wife Maria, Joseph “J.T.” Moryl IV, and Gunner Moryl; great-grandchildren, Eli and Brooks Harborth, and Kash Diaz; siblings, Frances Parnell, Josephine Mollenkopf, Gladys Moore, John Moryl, Sr., and Antoinette Tudyk; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to the thank everyone at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit for their loving care of Joe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tennessee, 381059959.
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
U.S. Smoking Rate Returns To 80-Year Low
(Washington, DC) -- Cigarette smoking in the U.S. is returning to an 80-year low. In a new Gallup poll released Tuesday, eleven-percent of U.S. adults said they had smoked cigarettes in the past week. That matched the historic low mark measured in 2022. The smoking rate is now around half as large as a decade ago. In 1944, the first Gallup poll about cigarette smoking found 41-percent of American adults smoked. Gallup says a major part of the continued decline in smoking rates is the dropping number of young adults who light up.
Study: Eating Anti-Inflammatory Foods Lowers Dementia Risk
(Washington, DC) -- Eating an anti-inflammatory diet lowers the risk of dementia by over 30-percent. That’s according to a new study published in the journal Jama Network Open. Researchers found that eating whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of red and processed meats and other ultra-processed foods like sugary cereals, soda, or fries, is linked to a lower risk of dementia. That’s also among those with diseases who already have an elevated risk of developing dementia.
Americans Increasingly View Alcohol As Unhealthy
(Washington, DC) -- Americans increasingly believe moderate alcohol consumption as unhealthy. But a new Gallup poll shows that the majority of respondents think the best advice for someone who drinks an average amount is to consume less rather than stopping altogether. Young adults are more likely than middle-aged and older to say alcohol is bad for health. It also showed that while wine is the drink of choice for older adults, younger Americans prefer beer or liquor.
Orlando Hospital Using First-Of-Its-Kind Blood Testing
(Orlando, FL) -- A Central Florida hospital system is the first in the world to use a new blood testing technique to help patients with traumatic brain injuries. The emergency room at Orlando Regional Medical Center is able to run blood tests that will give doctors an idea of how bad an injury is within 15 minutes. The director of Clinical Research at Orlando Health, Dr. Linda Papa, told News 6 that the new process will revolutionize treatment by allowing the tests to take place on the sidelines of sporting events, in the military, and in the ambulance to screen patients. The blood test is currently only in use at the Orlando facility, but the developer, Abbott Laboratories, is hoping to expand to other hospitals nationwide.
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN COMING FALL 2024
Eli Ortiz, MD
FLUENT IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
Eli Ortiz, MD is a primary care physician who most recently completed his family medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. With a degree in medicine from the UT Health San Antonio School of Medicine and a degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ortiz brings a diverse skill set to his medical practice. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and contributing to his community through various leadership and volunteer roles. In his spare time, Dr. Ortiz participates in weekly worship services and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, camping, and hiking.
Jury Cancellation
The Guadalupe County Jury Pool scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19 has been canceled.
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.
NAMI Guadalupe County Educational Course
The NAMI Guadalupe County will host a free educational course for adult family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions in Schertz. Classes begin Aug. 20 and will meet each Tuesday evening for eight weeks. Find details and register at www.namiguadalupecounty.org.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Comal Country Music Show
The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured guests performers will be Larry & Tara O Neal and Blair Kudelka. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. All proceeds benefit charities.
Rising Stars of Guadalupe County
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals will recognize Guadalupe County’s most promising young professional at its Rising Stars of Guadalupe County event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. The event is free, however, registration will be required. To register and for more information, call 830-379-6382.
Pecan Valley Communicators
The Pecan Valley Communicators, a community group who help others become confident speakers, we meet at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the GVEC
Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. Visit us at www.pecanvalleycommunicators.org.
Turning Texas Blue Dinner and Fundraiser
The Guadalupe County Democratic Club will have its Turning Texas Blue Dinner and Fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The special guest will be US Congressional District 15 candidate, Michelle Vallejo. Tickets are $40 per person, or 2/$75. Table sponsorship are also available. For tickets and more information, email GuadCoDems@gmail.com.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed on Friday, Aug. 23 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23.
Ask -A-Master Gardener
The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners will be available for answering all your gardening questions and give expert advice from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays in Sept. and Oct. at the Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. They will not be available on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Food Distribution Event
There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
Seguin Fire Department Push-In Ceremony
The Seguin Fire Department will have a PushIn Ceremony celebrating the arrival of its new aerial ladder truck at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Central Fire Station, located at 110 Elm Street in Seguin.
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Education Fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus #3412 will have its 4th Degree Education Fundraiser after from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Columbus Club of Seguin. Plates are $12 and include ¼ chicken and link of sausage, country potatoes and green beans. There will be a drive-thru pick-up line.
The Geronimo VFW will have will have a Justin Trevino CD Release Party from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 24. Admission is $20. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
York Creek Fire Department BBQ Supper and Live Auction
The York Creek Fire Department will have its Annual BBQ Supper and Live Auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 9951 FM 1101 in Zorn. The auction begins at 7 p.m.
Seguin Storytellers
The Seguin Storytellers in partnership with the Seguin Public Library, will present Tecuancoatl, descended from the Tlaxcalteca (Nahua) Indians, who settled in South Texas in the 1700’s, now retired in Seguin, speaking on “Finding Meaning In My Life Through The Great Spirit.” Seguin Storytellers will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 in the 1st Floor Community Room, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. The event is free.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 25. Entertainment will be provided by Brandon Rosage. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www. SeguinTexas.gov or at www.SeguinEDC.com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https://bit.ly/seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-401-2476.
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Geronimo VFW Justin Trevino CD Release Party
Guadalupe County Fair Seeking Volunteers
The Guadalupe County Fair is seeking more volunteer members. Also seeking to partner with businesses or organizations for volunteers during the Fair. Needed areas include the rodeo ticket admissions and food and beverage ticket sales. For volunteer member applications or to register your business or organization to volunteer, visit www.gcfair.org or call 830-379-6477. Save the date for the Guadalupe County Fair on Oct. 10 - 13 at the Seguin Events Complex. Follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram @GuadalupeCo. FairAssociation.
Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive
The Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive is currently underway. Fans will be available to households (within the Seguin city limits only) that are without air conditioning. Fans can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. A picture ID and proof of residency is required. limit one fan per household. If you received a fan last year, you are ineligible this year. If you would like to donated a fan, please drop off donations at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building. For more information, call 830-401-2321 or email ltrevino@seguintexas.
StoryWalk Grand Opening
The City of Seguin, Seguin Public Library and The Seguin ISD SeguinReads program will have a Grand Opening of its StoryWalk at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 along the Walnut Springs Hike & Bike Trail behind the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830401-2422.
Goodbye Summer All Media Show
The Seguin Art League will receive entries for its Goodbye Summer All Media Show from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The juried show runs until Oct. 12. Categories are photography, 2D, and 3D. The member fee is $15 per artwork and the non-member fee is $20 per artwork. There will be awards in each category. A prospectus is available on the Seguin
Art League website. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
September
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Sanchez. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
The Gathering Music Show and Dance
The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Tony Booth. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Chamber State of the City Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its State of the City Membership Luncheon beginning with check-in and networking at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The guest speakers will be Mayor, Donna Dodgen and City Manager, Steve Parker. The cost is $20 for chamber members with RSVP and $25 for future members. To RSVP, call 830-379-6382.
Caregiver Cafe
There will be a Caregiver Cafe at 9 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and at 2 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church. This will be an informal gathering for caregivers to share with each other over a cup of coffee and refreshments while learning stress-relieving, relaxation techniques or hearing from guest speakers on helpful subjects. For more information, call 830-2720040, ext. 104 and leave a message.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at
414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@gmail.com.
Leadership Seguin Application Deadline
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program that builds community leaders. The target is to attract emerging leaders who have established themselves as having leadership potential and have shown a concern for Seguin’s future. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 6. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
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. 6 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 June entertainment will be provided by Charlie Bragg & Wyatt Arp and the Beneficiary will be NAMI.
Hermann Sons Life Seguin Lodge Vendor Market
The Hermann Sons Life Seguin Lodge will have a Vendor Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2918 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Vendor prices are $30 inside and $25 outside. There will be food trucks and the bar will be open for beverages and snacks. For booth information, call 830-6603714 or 830-305-1142.
FFA Pantherfest and Tractor Pull
The Navarro FFA Booster Club will have its Pantherfest and Tractor Pull on Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. The Tractor Pull begins at 10 a.m. with a $30 a hook fee. Food trucks will be on site from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pantherfest will run from 5 to 11:30 p.m. with a catered meal by Schulze’s Pit Room. There will also be a dance with music provided by Cross Roads. Pre-sale tickets are $25 and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $30. For tickets, email navarroffaboosters@gmail.com.
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Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Entertainment will be provided by Czechaholics. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will open its season with Ravel’s Bolero, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www. mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@ mtsymphony.org.
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 second Monday of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
Geronimo VFW Jam Session
The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
NAMI Family Support Group in Spanish
The NAMI Guadalupe County offers a Family Support Group in Spanish the second Tuesday of each month form 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you would like to attend the Support Group or would like more information, email jesstorresnamigc@gmail.com.
Intermediate Watercolor Class.
The Seguin Art League will offer an Intermediate Watercolor Class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 104 S. Austin in Seguin. Participants will paint a bluebonnet while exploring texture, wet-on-wet technique, and much more. Bring your favorite paper, brushes, and watercolors. You will leave class with a beautiful, finished piece of art. Seguin Art League,. September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. $35. Bring own supplies. For more information call 830-305-0472.
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Entertainment will be provided by Jesse Lege. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Food Distribution Event
There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Seguin Area Chamber Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Seguin Coliseum. The doors open at 5 p.m. The theme is Start Spreading the News.
Mosaic Stepping-Stones Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Mosaic Stepping-Stones Class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The class will be an introduction to basic mosaic where you will learn to cut tile, affix a design, and finish with grout. Students should bring their own stone (check with office for type). The cost is $60 for ages 14 and older. All supplies included except the stone. For more information call 830-305-0472.
Geronimo VFW Friday Free Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Friday Free Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Entertainment will be provided by D.J. Jack. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
October
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Seguin Public Library.
Kiki Camarena Run – Ride To Be Drug Free
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its 5th Annual Kiki Camarena Run – Ride to Be Drug Free from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle run, chili-dog plate sale, silent auction, and vendors. For more information, contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or email gvyoungmarines@gmail.com
Food Distribution Event
There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
November
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Sibelius’ Second Symphony, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Canyon High School PAC in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony. org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Food Distribution Event
There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
December
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
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Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Merry Melodies, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
February
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Puttin On the Ritz, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
March
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Bond and Beyond, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
April
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Ode to Joy, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Ongoing Community Calendar Items
CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024 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 assis-
tance 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.
Heritage Museum Calendars
The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. 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. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
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.
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 830-3725980.
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 Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is locat-
ed 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 830-3036478.
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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