Seguin’s mini Matadors head back to school!
It’s back to school today for Seguin ISD’s youngest students. Ball Early Childhood Center is opening its doors today to not only a brand new school year but to a newly expanded campus. District officials recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the additional classrooms. The Seguin ISD also officially celebrated the completion of AJB middle school. See story on page 2. Photo courtesy Seguin ISD.
City of Seguin master planned community on the horizon
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- A big master planned community is moving forward in the city of Seguin. The Seguin City Council recently approved a plan for the project, which is slated to be built on property located off Rudeloff Road near the Fields at Huber Ranch.
Planning Director Pam Centeno says this project offers new housing, commercial and green spaces in that area.
“The property located at the northeast corner of Rudeloff and Huber Road is just over
400 acres. The proposed mixed use development consist mostly of single family residential housing with a variety of lot sizes ranging from 40 feet to 70 feet. The plan also includes a network of open spaces with parks and green lands and a few commercial neighborhood lots,” said Centeno.
The project has been in the works for some time. Former Seguin City Manager Doug Faseler has been working with the developer, Bitterblue Group, on this project. Faseler says this will be
a quality development for the city of Seguin, and it will also help the city address some of its additional needs, like the creation of a new fire station in that part of town.
“It’s approximately 1,100 residential lots and as Pam brought out, it’s a wide range of a lot of widths and sizes with a lot of green space and a lot of drainage area to take into consideration and we are investigating a fire station site and park facilities,” said Faseler. Community, pg. 3
Open for business, Seguin ISD celebrates pair of completed bond projects
(Seguin) -- Students at two Seguin ISD campuses are starting the new school year in renovated facilities.
The district officially opened the new additions at Ball Early Childhood Center and A.J. Briesemeister Middle School Monday morning. Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil was joined by several past and present board members to cut the ribbon at both campuses. On hand for the ribbon cuttings were current President Alejandro Guerra, Secretary Linda Duncan, Trustees Grace Mueller and Denise Crettenden plus former President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez, and former Secretary Glenda Moreno.
Briesemeister’s remodel was approved by Seguin voters under the district’s 2019 bond package. The construction expanded on the original school’s 1974 blueprint to bring the full student population under one roof.
Additional funds from the 2019 bond were also used to add classroom space at Ball ECC. Its new wing will welcome Seguin ISD’s youngest students on Monday, August 19.
Students at the district’s 12 other campuses start class on Thursday, August 15.
City hopes tax break will facilitate more childcare options for families
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- The city of Seguin is taking advantage of a state law that should help to provide more childcare opportunities in the community.
Alora Wachholz, deputy director of economic development for the city of Seguin, says state law gives the city the ability to offer a tax break to qualified child care facilities.
"At the previous council meeting, I did provide a presentation to you all about Senate Bill 1145 which did amend Article 8 Section 1-R of the Texas Constitution to allow cities
and counties the opportunity to authorize local ordinances that would create a property tax exemption for certain qualified childcare facilities," said Wachholz.
Wachholz says rules for receiving the tax break are clearly defined. There are a number of existing child care centers in Seguin that would qualify, and the hope is that this will encourage even more quality child care options in the city.
"A qualified childcare facility as defined under SB 1145 is one that
participates in the Texas Rising Star Program which has certain levels of oversight and requirements for certified providers and that is also a facility in which at least 20 percent of their student body receives subsidization through the Texas Workforce Commission," said Wachholz.
The tax break would only be applied to portions of a facility that are directly used for child care purposes, and it would not be an option for child care based out of someone's home. Tax, pg. 3
Photo courtesy Seguin ISD
City of Seguin gives TIRZ the green light for its future
(Seguin) -- There's a new tool being used to allow the city to make more investments in the future of downtown Seguin. The city's first Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, better known as TIRZ, has now officially been approved by the Seguin City Council. The initial reinvestment zone covers much of the downtown area.
Kyle Kramm, the city's Main Street and CVB director, says the zone was expanding to include a few areas outside of the downtown historic district.
"It is approximately 150.7 acres and it will have a baseline value of $64.6 million. Over the life of the TIRZ -- I found that will be 25 years which means that it will expire on Dec. 31, 2049. It will have raised about $8.5 million for the TIRZ area. A later resolution will come before the council to establish the board members of the TIRZ," said Kramm.
The TIRZ is not a tax increase, but it allows the city to take existing revenue and pour that back into zone. The money in the TIRZ can be used to make a number of improvements.
Economist Travis James, vice-president of the firm TXP, has been working with the city on the creation of the TIRZ for the downtown area. He says it's a value tool to have in the city's economic development toolbox.
"The base year is 2024. The first year increment will
Community, continued.
Current City Manager Steve Parker says he’s excited about this development, and the partnership with Bitterblue, who he says has a great reputation for building high quality developments. He says this project also aligns well with some additional needs within the community.
“Almost a year and half ago, we put some new tools in our toolbox related to public improvement districts that would give the city the ability to kind of negotiate these higher end developments and get more master plan communities because at the end of the day, there’s just limited resources. These are very expensive projects. We are looking at Huber extensions and Rudeloff -- those become very expensive for the developer but if the city can participate with a public improvement district and be able to negotiate higher end monuments signs, park facilities -- I mean, we are
be next year '25 and that's not due until Jan. 31 of 2026. If you like this tool, we just have to put it in place and it does take time for that increment to build up over time. It's not a tax increase -- all the things that we talked about in the past. The next steps would be if you approve it, you would have a board. We would have to create what's called the final project and finance plan. The board approves it and then that final plan comes back to you. So, you are not done seeing me yet. You will see me a few more times along the way," said James.
The council still needs to appoint a board that will help to oversee the TIRZ. Funding from the TIRZ can be used to tackle a number of public improvement projects, including sidewalks, building facades, utility upgrades and more.
talking things like a new splash pad -- all of those types of amenities that we just don’t have on the north side of I-10. It just makes a lot of sense to participate and partner with a quality developer and I think that’s the key here and I think that we all feel and trust Bitterblue as a quality developer and you can look at any of his projects in San Antonio and I think you would be very impressed of what he brings to the table and they have been excellent to negotiate with. We keep asking for more and more so it’s a great negotiation but we are very open and honest and I think we are getting very close to being able to bring back a full plan to you of what that public improvement district would mean to the city,” said Parker.
The council unanimously approved the plan for the project, and Faseler says the developer is excited to move forward with its plans for this master planned community in Seguin.
Tax, continued.
"The appraised value that can be exempted under this option is only for the portion of a facility used for childcare. So, if it is a facility with multiple uses, it would only be on the portion of the building that they do provide childcare services in," said Wachholz.
Quality child care is a real need for communities across the state. City officials say they hope that this move will also attract more quality child care options to the community. Guadalupe County is also eligible to offer this tax break to child care facilities, but that action would have to be considered by the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court.
Darren Dunn
Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion
TLU football gets practice started for 2024 season
(Seguin) -- The Texas Lutheran football team practiced for the first time on Thursday.
2024 will be year three of the Neal LaHue era on the TLU campus as the Bulldogs move into the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Texas Lutheran spent the past seven seasons as an affiliate member of the American Southwest Conference.
“We have a lot of numbers out here. They moved around well,” LaHue said of the first practice. “We had a few guys that have to get in better condition, but I thought overall, the young guys did a good job and the older guys picked up where they left off. So, I’m pretty pleased with day one.”
The SCAC will employ a double round-robin format. With only five conference schools participating in football, each team will play each other twice this season.
LaHue says they are approaching the new conference format like the pros do.
“It’ll be like playing in a division with NFL guys. We’ve reached out to friends of mine that are in the NFL about how they approach that,” LaHue said. “We’ll have a plan for that. You know, we’ll see how we respond. We’ve got some long trips and hopefully (our opponents)
have some long trips coming here.”
TLU is coming off a 2-8 season in 2023. Despite losing eight games, the Bulldogs were competitive. Half of their losses were by five points or less. Junior quarterback Caden Bosanko is back. Last year, the San Antonio East Central product appeared in all 10 games with six starts, throwing for 1260 yards.
LaHue says there is a big competition for the backup to Bosanko.
“There’s a battle. We got two guys from the spring, Jacob Smith and Isaiah Phillips. I also like what I saw from Landon Gill. Micah Casson and Andres Sepulveda looked good as well. They are all athletic. They can run the zone read and they all have good arms. So, we’re happy with our quarterbacks.”
Defensively, the Bulldogs have a number of contributors back from 2023. Troy Tomaselli and Mason Hardy are back in the secondary. Christian Monroe and Kaleb Hamilton are back on the defensive line and Tristan Smith returns at linebacker.
TLU will start the 2024 season on the road against Trinity on September 7th in San Antonio. Conference play starts the next week at Bulldog Stadium with Centenary, who will be playing in their first official NCAA football season in over 50 years.
Chris Austin
VITAL STATISTICS
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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 Aggie 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 was Mike’s passion for thirty-one years first at Saegert Middle School and then Randolph High School on RAFB in
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.
VITAL STATISTICS
Joann Iltis Richardson passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Joann was born in Seguin, Texas, on January 31, 1934, and married the love of her life, Bob Richardson, on February 10, 1953. They lived happily in a bond of powerful love for 64 years until his death in 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents Joe and Ida Wernette Iltis, sister Dorothy Tschoepe, son Brian Richardson, daughter-in-law Sandy McCleod Richardson and her granddaughter Jamie Richardson.
Joann aka Gramom, is survived by her sister Mickey Hartikka and husband Arnie, three children Steve Richardson and his wife Debby, Chris Richardson and his wife Nancy, Tracy Ginn and her husband Mike, and her daughter-in-law Gerry Richardson.
She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jennifer Gressett and husband Rodney, Jacie McHaney and husband Andy, Landrie Waldron and husband
“Maria C. Rodriguez passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at the age of 88 surrounded by family in La Vernia, Texas. Maria was born on September 03, 1935 in Seguin to her loving parents Juan and Catarina Campos, and she also raised by her stepmother Beatrice Campos.
Maria is preceded in death by her husband Dionisio Rodriguez, parents Juan and Catarina Campos, stepmother Beatrice Campos, sisters Hermenia Campos, Luisa Casillas and brother Jesus Gonzales.
She is survived by her son Juan Rodriguez and wife Maren of Seguin and daughter Racquel Wederstrandt and husband David Sr. of La Vernia; grandchildren: Ashley Koepp and husband Levi, Dionisio (DJ) Rodriguez,
Michael “Mike” Ray Cuellar, age 65 of Cuero, formerly of Seguin, passed away on August 15, 2024. Mike was born on March 12, 1959 in Cuero, Texas to Frances (Gonzales) and John Medina Cuellar. Mike attended Seguin schools and was a graduate of Seguin High School Class of 1977.
Mike is preceded in death by his father and his nephew, Nickolas Ryan Cuellar
Survivors include his children, Frostan Evans, Thomas Farnsworth, Michael Ryan Cuellar, John Louis Cuellar, James Morgan Cuellar, Michaela Rae Cuellar, and Amanda Dannielle Cuellar; ten grandchildren; mother, Frances Cuellar; brothers,
John, Rianna Richardson, Brittany Pickering and husband Chris, Ruston Richardson and his wife Karina, Garrett Wright, Jessica Edler, and Juan Menchaca along with her precious great-grandchildren and nieces.
Joann graduated from Seguin High School in 1952 and was voted Miss SHS and Most Beautiful. Joann & Bob were also voted Class Sweethearts. After raising four children, she returned to college, and graduated from TLC cum laude as an English major.
Joann went on to teach at Seguin High school for 32 years and retired in 2003. She was voted best teacher several times. She was beloved by her family, friends, and students for her tough discipline and her sharp wit, but mostly for her beautiful love and wisdom, which she shared with all.
Joann’s celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday August 24, 2024 at the Silver Center in Seguin.
Memorial contributions can be sent to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593.
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.
David Wederstrandt Jr., Emily Wederstrandt, Tyler Wederstrandt, Benjamin Rodriguez, Stella Rodriguez and Jensen Rodriguez; great grandchildren Canan, Sawyer and Reed Koepp.
Maria was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt to many nieces and nephews, whom she cared for and loved. She was a devoted woman of faith. She loved her plants, playing bingo, working on her puzzles and cooking for her family.
Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A procession will depart Goetz Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with interment following at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a memorial luncheon following services at 1:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 1015 S.
John Cuellar, Jr., and Ronnie Cuellar; sister, Tina Crawford and husband, Robert; other loving family members and many friends.
Visitation will begin at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Palmer, Jimmy Rosas, Raymond Herrera, Tracy Lapp, Pete Santos, Zach Johnson, Marty Schwarzkopf and Roland Rangel.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Moryl
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, 38105-9959.
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
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
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. She is preceded in death by husband Robert Eugene Powers, her
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, 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; six great grandchildren; sister, Shirley White; brother, Larry Johnson (Carol); 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.
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.
Severe Mpox Strain Spreading Across Africa
(Addis Ababa) -- A severe strain of Mpox is spreading across several African countries. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention declared a public health emergency on Tuesday after large outbreaks of the disease formerly known as monkeypox were reported in west and central Africa. Officials say while mpox outbreaks across the world have largely been contained, the outbreak currently happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is worsening, and is a more severe strain of the disease. It has also reportedly spread to at least four countries in East Africa.
FDA Upgrades Health Hazard In Candy Recall
(Washington, DC) -- Dozens of snacks and candies are being recalled because of a salmonella risk. The FDA says it’s upgrading its recall of about two dozen snacks made by the Palmer Candy Company because the white candy coatings on the snacks may have been contaminated. The snacks were sold nationwide at retailers like Target, Walmart and Dollar General and have a best-buy date of April 2025. The FDA says the recall has been upgraded to its highest level of health hazard because there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
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.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
Place your ad in the CLASSIFIEDS by visiting the KWED office located at 609 E. Court St. during regular business hours. Or call us at 830-379-2234
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Public Auction Notice: Notice is hereby given that public auctions will be held at the following facilities managed by Devon Self Storage. Property contained in the units will be sold to satisfy the Landlord’s lien for rent and other charges in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com. Online bidding will begin on 9/2/2024 at 10:00AM and will continue until 9/16/2024 at 10:00AM, at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. 2975 FM 725
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