Lottery scratch off ticket sold in Seguin
(Seguin) -- A lottery winner in Seguin is the state’s newest millionaire.
Texas Lottery officials have confirmed that the resident won the top prize of $1 million in the lottery scratch-off ticket game Platinum Millions.
According to officials, the winner has chosen to remain anonymous.
They say one more top prize of $1 million has yet to be claimed in the Platinum Millions scratch-off game.
They say the ticket was reportedly purchased at Main Street Market #167. The store is located at 6150 West I-H 10.
City of Seguin's BUDGET grows in size
(Seguin) -- Growth in the city of Seguin is also causing the city’s budget to grow.
The proposed 2024-25 fiscal year general fund budget calls for the city to spend just over $54 million dollars next year. That compares to the
$50.3 million that was adopted for general fund expenditures at this time last year. The general fund includes those things that are normally funded by property taxes, like parks and public safety services.
Budget, pg. 3
A SHINY
NEW FIRE TRUCK
The bay doors at Central Fire Station will open for a nostalgic tradition of welcoming a new fire truck into operation. The public is invited to the ladder truck's push-in ceremony this Saturday. See story on page 2.
Seguin Fire Department invites the public as it welcomes new ladder truck
(Seguin) --- The Seguin Fire Department is inviting the public to this weekend's special "push-in" ceremony celebrating the arrival of its new aerial ladder truck. This event will take place at 10:30 am on Saturday at Central Fire Station.
According to city officials, the "push-in" ceremony is a cherished fire service tradition of pushing a new engine backward into the fire station bay for its first time in service. The tradition began in the late 1800s when fire departments used hand-drawn pumpers and horse-drawn equipment. In those days, they say fire apparatuses couldn't easily be backed into the station with horses alone. After a call, firefighters would then disconnect the equipment from the horses and collectively push the fire apparatus back into the bays.
Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner says this latest piece of equipment will help in continuing to keep the community safe.
"We are excited to add this new ladder truck to our fleet and continue providing the highest level of service to our community," said Skinner. "We look forward to having citizens come out for the push-in ceremony and learn more about the new engine."
Truck 1, a 2023 Pierce equipped with a heavy-duty low profile steel aerial ladder, boasts what fire leaders say is a remarkable 100-foot vertical reach. Plus, it has a capacity
of holding 450 gallons of water and is capable of pumping 2,000-gallons of water per minute. The truck also has an innovative rear steer feature (the rear tires turn with the front) for easier navigation throughout the downtown district and can be maneuvered in the tightest of spaces. Following the ceremony, the public is invited to stick around for refreshments and a tour of the fire station. They will also receive an opportunity to visit with firefighters and capture memorable moments with the new apparatus. The Central Fire Station is located at 110 Elm St.
SHS Alumni Theatre Show set for this Saturday
Tickets now on sale for single production
(Seguin) -- Once you're bitten by the theater bug, you'll likely never give it up.
Matador Theatre program this weekend will welcome former Seguin High School Theatre students back on stage for the first ever Alumni Theatre Show.
Theatre Teacher Lydia Robles says the idea of bringing together alumni has always been just that - an idea. Now, students from throughout the decades will come together for a special production this Saturday night in the SHS Performing Arts Center.
"Just this summer, it came about where it was like yes, let's make it happen! Let's do it! This is the perfect time for us to do it. Let's do it at the start of school and we also have incredible middle school directors who have said yes, let's all be a part of this incredible celebration and so, we partnered with community
members. We've got choreography from Second Story Dance with Ms. Amanda and Ms. Maddison. We've got choreography coming from our middle school director Paul Ayala. We've got Mr. Luna and his students on tech. We've got our students performing in it and middle school students and we will have projections and pictures of shows past. As it all comes together, it will be as visually interesting and as much of a story as it is to see the performances on stage. It will be amazing," said Robles. Robles says getting the word out on social media was quite easy. In fact, she says it didn't take long for folks to sign-up. Alumni, pg. 3
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Budget, continued.
City Manager Steve Parker says staff looked at the city’s growing needs for service, and has worked to come up with a budget that will meet those demands while also being responsible to local taxpayers.
“I think this team works really well together to make recommendations knowing that they might have to give up something this year in order to get something next year but I’m very proud of the way that we have addressed as many needs as we could with this budget especially when we have such a fast growing community with a lot of aging infrastructure and so these are just things that we need to keep up with public safety, fire stations, police force, public works. We keeping adding more and more citizens -- 3,000-5,000 people a year come to Seguin and so we are just trying to make sure that we do our best to analyze and come up with recommendations,” said Parker.
Parker says this budget tries to also look for ways to provide more services that improve the lives of the people who live, work and play here.
“I notice there is a lot of things in this budget that are related to quality of life and parks improvements that the city has never really had a chance to do before --improvements at Manuel Castillo, lighting at the new pachanga basketball court -- those types of things. A public improvement district north of I-H 10 which would be a new regional wide park. We are working on this agreement with a developer for a master planned community that would be part of that which we would be able to do a lot of those things and add a major park to our community with very little tax impact so a lot of stuff going on in our community and this is just our way of keeping up with that,” said Parker.
The vast majority of the budget is devoted to covering the city’s personnel costs. Parker says they are investing in their employees by making sure that they are offering a competitive wage for each job.
“When we are looking at all of the other communities in the region, they are very very similar to what we are recommending. Some even going more but I think some of those are really on the side of trying to play catch up with some of these other communities because it is difficult to hire people to go out and shovel asphalt when you can go to Buc-ee’s and make $19 an hour and so those are all the challenges that we face but we think we’ve done a good job of addressing these issues but we are definitely open for any communications or questions that you might have,” said Parker.
The council held its first budget workshop during a special meeting last week, and again briefly discussed the budget during this week’s regular council meeting held on Tuesday night.
The budget would be funded using a proposed tax rate 51.25 cents per $100 of property valuation. That’s identical to the current tax rate for the city of Seguin. While the actual tax rate would remain the same, it is still technically a tax increase. That’s because the proposed rate is 1.8 cents more than the no new revenue tax rate, previously known as the effective tax rate. That’s the rate the city would need to set to generate the same amount of tax revenue as the previous year. But the growth and increasing demands for service is one of the reasons why the city is seeking the additional revenue to cover expenses in next year’s budget.
A public hearing on the budget and tax rate is set for Tuesday, September 3.
Alumni, continued.
"My comment section exploded with people from so many graduating classes, tagging their friends 'hey, we should do it. Let's do it.' Me tagging past students. Me tagging people I went to school with. Everybody just started tagging everyone. Everyone was able to pick what they wanted to do especially for this first try at this alumni show. We thought, let's just let everybody pick what they really wanted to do and we have an opening number that will feature the entire ensemble so all of our alumni, all of our students and middle school students and then we will have a closing of Act One ensemble and we will have a closing of the show ensemble number. So, we picked three songs that all of these people have been learning via videos and different platforms like Google Drive and all of kinds of things and so everyone has been rehearsing on their own and we are putting everything together these last three days of this week," said Robles.
Robles says what has been most incredible is seeing the show come together these last three days. Before that, she says folks, who are coming in from all over, were finding their own innovative ways to rehearse and lock down their part.
"We've got people flying in, people who are booked and couldn't come -- they've sent in some videos and stuff like that. We've got people locally. We've got people from Austin and surrounding areas so literally there are people that are flying in to be a part of this show and to be a part of our community and our family once again. So, it's going to be amazing. We are going to have a blast and we are going to enjoy getting to hug each other and meet each other and share a night of theatre," said Robles.
While Robles is always excited for all theatre productions at the high school, she says this one is extra special.
"I graduated in 2003 and my technical director also graduated from Seguin High School. I don't exactly remember his year of graduation but I think it was early 2010-2011. When I say theatre is family, this is where I met my husband. I married my high school sweetheart and we met in theatre so he's going to be on stage. I'm going to be on stage. Our kids are going to be a part of it and we are having all of these wonderful people that we knew from our past who will be with us on stage. We will meet new people. It's just been awesome to be around so many people who have enjoyed theatre and have made themselves a part of our community. It's amazing to learn from each other and to talk to each other and share experiences. It's just been cool. It's been really fun," said Robles.
The show is set for 7 p.m. Saturday.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at Gift & Gourmet; Keepers and at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Office.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion
Texas Lutheran Volleyball lands Third in SCAC
SEGUIN, Texas -- For the first time in program history, the Texas Lutheran volleyball team earned the No. 3 ranking in the SCAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as the league announced on Wednesday.
The Preseason Poll was determined by a vote of the league’s 11 head coaches.
Only Trinity, who returns 12 from last season’s national quarterfinal run, and Colorado College were picked ahead of Texas Lutheran in the Preseason Coaches Poll. Rounding out the top five behind the Bulldogs were St. Thomas and Southwestern. The conference’s two newcomers this year –McMurry and Concordia (TX) – were picked ninth and tenth, respectively.
On TLU’s 2024 Roster
Texas Lutheran returns 11 players from
the 2023 season, including four starters. AllSCAC First Team senior setter Shavonne Respondek (San Antonio/Madison) and All-SCAC Second Teamers Faith Coldewey (Floresville/Floresville) and Brylie Nedd (Sealy/Sealy) return for their final year of
eligibility along with senior setter Julia Chew (Cypress/Cy-Fair) for Phyllis Fowler’s seventh season as TLU’s head coach. The Bulldogs also welcome seven freshmen to the roster: Nadia Dunn (Houston/Pearland), Andie LozanoLomeli (Brownsville/Pace), Christa Moreno (San Antonio/Southside), Grace James (New Braunfels/Homeschool), Moriah Williams (San Antonio/Roosevelt), and Zaria Solis (Burnet/Burnet).
Texas Lutheran heads to San Antonio to kick off their 2024 campaign at the Trinity National Invitational from Aug. 30–31. TLU’s first matchup will be SUNY-Cortland on Friday at 12:15 followed by a match with the College of Saint Benedict at 6 PM. Texas Lutheran will close out its first weekend of play against East Texas Baptist on Saturday.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Haug
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
Luensmann
Kirsten “Jeane” Luensmann, age 56 of Marion, passed away on August 18, 2024. Jeane was born on November 14, 1967 in Orlando, Florida, to Kirsten Annette (Vis) and Hobdy James Edmondson.
In 1999 Jeane married Gary Luensmann on Christmas Day where they united families and Jeane became a stepmother to Albany and Taylor. The party of 6 enjoyed their family vacations at the coast where Jeane loved shell hunting. Many people know Jeane for being the creator of Shelby & Suzy’s cheerleading and Dance team’s beautiful bows. Jeane loved watering her garden, swimming with her dogs in the pool, feeding all her birds, and watching all the bugs and creatures from the creek. Jeane will be remembered for many wonderful things including her generosity, competitive and nurturing spirit, witty humor, love for nature, a big heart, and for being a strong fighter.
During the next 19 years, the family moved many times with her Father’s Air Force Career. In 1986 the family settled in San Antonio, Texas. Jeane attended and graduated from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos (now Texas State) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. There she enjoyed fencing and playing volleyball. In 1989 Jeane and Peter Ryall married and soon welcomed two daughters, Shelby (Rosebud) in 1991
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.
and Suzan (Tooterbug) in 1992. Years later she married Gary Luensmann where they combined their families.
Jeane is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Elton Luensmann. Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Gary Luensmann; children, Shelby Ryall and fiancé Zachry Harlan, Suzan “Suzy” Ryall, Albany Luensmann and husband Teddy Boyle and Taylor Luensmann; grandchildren, Lincoln Harlan and Brooks Boyle; parents, Kirt and Hob Edmondson; mother-in-law, Dorothy Luensmann; sister, Jennifer Edmondson and her children, Alec and Avery; sisters-in-law, Sharry Brietzke and husband Kevin and Janet Boatner; brother-in-law, Dustin Luensmann and wife Crystal, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Jeane will be dearly remembered as a devoted wife, doting mother, loving grandmother and dear friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration honoring Jeane’s life will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024 2-7 p.m. with remarks at 3 p.m. at Bexar Social Hall with meal provided and cash bar, 15681 Bexar Bowling, Marion, TX 78124.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, Entomological Society of America. (https://entsoc.org)
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.
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
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
Lozano
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.
Leticia Benavides Lozano died August 16th, 2024 at the age of 59. Visitation and Memorial Services will be held Saturday August 24th from 9AM to 5PM at Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel. She is survived by husband, Jeffrey Johnson; children, Deborah Jeanette Benavides, Jeffrey Johnson, Jr.,Julio Javier Benavides, Joshua Benavides, Cassandra Lee Johnson, Jennifer Stephanie Johnson and Ashley Marie Johnson, Mother,Carolina Benavides and Father,Miguel Benavides; Brothers, Jenaro Benavides, Santiago Benavides, and Jose Luis Benavides; Sisters,Norma Rodriguez, Lydia Bustos,Maria Elena Garcia,Marineland Delgado,Rosa Benavides, Yolanda Rangel,Maria de LA Luz Ramirez, and Nenita Benavides. Arrangements entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
Ramirez
Gil Ramirez passed away recently. Survivors include wife: Delia Ramirez, Daughters: Lila Ramirez and Irene Ramirez Son: Gil Ramirez Jr Brothers: Martin B. Ramirez and Jose Ramirez Sisters: Guadalupe Ramirez, Juana Ramirez, Ofelia Ramirez, Cesilia Ramirez, Carmela Ramirez and Fabiola Ramirez Viewing will be held Thursday August 22nd 2024 from 7pm to 9pm at Mision Familiar Cristiana. A Memorial Service will be held Friday August 23rd 2024 from 10am to 11am at Mision Familiar Cristiana. Burial to follow at Santo Thomas Cemetery
Lange
Kelton Glen Lange, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Harper, Texas to Sarah Elizabeth (Wendel) and Max Adolph Lange.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, JoAnn Spaeth Lange, his parents, his brother Elmer Lange and wife Joyce, his sister Maxine Lange Prestidge and husband Gene, his sister -in law M’Liss Spaeth Schneider and husband Myron.
Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Harrison; son, Steven Lange; grandchildren, Austin Lange, David Lange and wife Vicki, Alana Fondren and husband Wren, and Marina Harrison;
great grandchildren, Max, Paityn, and Barrett Lange and Emma Jean Lange; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
A memorial service celebrating Kelton’s life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Reverend Daniel Cave and the Reverend John Van Deusen officiating. Interment will be held in the Faith Lutheran Columbarium at Faith Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kairos Prison Ministry, c/o Kairos of Texas/Connally, P. O. Box 2982, Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624 or to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
VITAL STATISTICS
Garrison
Henry “Hank” Worth Garrison, age 87 of Seguin, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. He was born November 14, 1936, in Boxelder, Texas to Onvie Leo (Coats) and Henry Otto (Ottie) Garrison.
His family had very hard times when Hank was a child after the depression, and they struggled as farmers. He picked cotton by his mother’s side as a very young child and learned patience, discipline, and tenacity. He learned these qualities from his beloved mother, kindness, fairness, humility and honesty.
After high school he received his license as an X-Ray Technician from Parkland Hospital School of Radiology. He joined the Army National Guard in 1958 and was called to active duty in 1961 to assist after the impact of Hurricane Carla along the Texas coast at Port Mansfield.
During high school he met his friend, Don Powell’s youngest sister, Helen Marie Powell. Many years later their paths crossed, and she was all grown up. Then the magic began. They married June 4, 1960, at First Baptist Church in Texarkana, TX. They had two children, Janyce Marie (Kester) and Sean Patrick Coats Garrison and resided in San Antonio, TX for 37 years. He adored his family and worked diligently to provide the very best for them.
Hank retired in 2002 after a 37-year career in medical sales. He enjoyed interacting with the staff in doctors’ offices and developed many friends from San Antonio to the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi to El Paso. He also was a highly motivated businessman, flipping houses during the 70’s and 80’s. After that, he began investing in multiple rental properties. His tenants loved him as he was kind, compassionate and more than once would overlook a missed rental payment. He was quick to take care of repairs and always showed respect for them and for their needs.
In 1997, Hank and Helen moved from San Antonio to Seguin, TX to embark on their next adventure. Hank loved the outdoors and discovered his dream property along the Guadalupe River. He worked tirelessly to make it special for his family. He hunted and fished often, teaching his daughter,
son and four grandsons to love the same. He taught them to clean a deer or the fish they caught, then enjoy eating their bounty. He was an avid gardener growing a multitude of produce on his beloved land. He enjoyed playing in the lake with his family all day while he had something smoking on the grill for dinner in the evening. Kids, dogs, whoever, were always welcome. Of course, they fished.
He volunteered at his beloved church, First Methodist Church, Seguin, helping with grounds upkeep for many years until age 80. He worked in the Pumpkin Patch and served on the Trustees Committee along with other committees. He attended Sunday School, the 8:00 sanctuary service, the 10:30 Seasons Service and Wednesday Bible Study.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Cornelia Sipes and husband Johnnie, and Lenora White and husband, Tommy, and his niece Sheri Thompson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Helen M. Garrison; daughter, Marie Kester and husband Kent; son, Sean Garrison and wife Tammy; grandchildren, Kyle Kester and wife Andrea, Grey Kester and wife Kaleigh, Logan Garrison and Jacob Garrison; great grandchildren, Valory Kester and Ryker Kester; other loving family members and many friends.
The family would like to thank the staff, Preston and Jenna at Mercy House in New Braunfels, TX. and especially the caregivers Monica, Julie, Ashley, BiBi, Linda, Veronica, Desiree, Rosalie, Charlene and many others for their loving care during his final weeks. We also are grateful for Tiffany, Gilbert, Brandi and chaplain, Alvie from Heart of Texas Hospice for their guidance during this difficult time. You all are so very appreciated.
A memorial service celebrating Hank’s life will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Seguin at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Ray Perales officiating. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
Study: Eating Red Or Processed Meat Increases Diabetes Risk (Cambridge, UK) -- Eating red or processed meat can raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes. That’s according to a global study of two-million people led by researchers at Cambridge University. They found, for instance, that eating as little as two slices of ham a day can increase the risk by 15-percent. The American Diabetes Association says 38-million U.S. adults ages 18 and up are living with diabetes. It’s a leading cause of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and amputations. The Cambridge study is published in the British medical journal Lancet.
Doctor Charged In Connection With Matthew Perry’s Death Reopens Clinic (Calabasas, CA) -- A California doctor charged in connection with the ketamine-related death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry has reopened his medical clinic in Calabasas. Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who was arrested and charged last week, reopened the clinic on Monday but he is not treating patients there. A sign on the door says Plasencia is a defendant in a pending criminal case and has been charged with felony offenses. The sign goes on to say, while he still has his medical license, he is not allowed to prescribe any controlled substances. Plasencia is accused of selling ketamine to Perry, who died at his home in Pacific Palisades last October.
Argentina Quarantines Cargo Ship Over Suspected Mpox Case
(San Lorenzo) -- Authorities in Argentina have quarantined a cargo ship after a crew member showed symptoms of mpox. Officials say the ship alerted authorities that a crew member had “cyst-like skin lesions” and had been separated from the rest of the crew. The vessel, which was sailing from Brazil, dropped anchor in a river off its destination in San Lorenzo. The entire crew will have to quarantine pending test results. It’s unclear how many people are on the ship. This comes after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency last week.
Study: Smoking Before Pregnancy Increases Fetal Health Risks
(Undated) -- Smoking one or two cigarettes a day before pregnancy can cause health problems for the newborn. Researchers in China studied data from the U.S. and found that light cigarette smoking before pregnancy increased the newborn’s risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, restricted fetal growth and other health issues by 16 percent. That risk increased by more than 30 percent if the mother smoked during pregnancy. The findings were published this week in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
First 100 guests will receive a custom Mammos & Mimosas tote
• Free-flowing mimosas
• Local vendors
• Tours of our state-of-the-art Women’s Imaging Center
• Schedule your annual breast cancer screening
• And, of course, breast cancer education & resources
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. 26.
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.
Greater Refuge Church Garage Sale
The Greater Refuge Church will have a Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 410 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. There will be lots of great buys.
Seguin Fire Department Push-In Ceremony
The Seguin Fire Department will have a Push-In 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.
Geronimo VFW Justin Trevino CD Release Party
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 830-3058829.
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.
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.
County Court At Law #2 Jury Cancellation
The Guadalupe County Court At Law #2 Jury scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 has been canceled. Jurors do not need to report to the Guadalupe County Justice Center. For questions, call 830-303-8861.
TX FAME and TSTC Signing Day Event
The Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME): Lone Star Chapter and the Texas state Technical College (TSTC) will launch the second cohort with and officiall Singing Day event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Central Texas Technology Center (CTTC).
“What is Preaching the Gospel” Presentaion
The Refuge III Church will offer a “What is Preaching the Gospel” Presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 via Zoom. The speaker is Minister Stanley Holmes from Greater refuge Church of Christ in New Jersey. To join visit Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/9910714276. Meeting ID: 991 071 4276. To join by phone, call 1-346-2487799. Meeting ID: 991 071 4276#. For connectivity questions, call 1-469-853-4650.
City of Seguin Drainage Projects Neighborhood Meeting
The City of Seguin will have a Neighborhood Meeting for residents of N. Heideke St., Guadalupe St., Walnut Branch, and Mays Creek to discuss four drainage projects, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Seguin Coliseum.
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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 830-4012422.
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 830-3058829.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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.
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 Lun-
cheon 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.
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.
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 830-272-0040, 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 830-3796382.
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 830-660-3714 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.
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 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Friends of the Texas Theatre New Volunteer Orientation
The Friends of the Texas Theatre will have a New Volunteer Orientation from 2 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. To RSVP for a session, call 830372-6168 or email texastheaterseguin@gmail. com. For more information, call Marilyn Anderson at 830-379-5755 or email MarilynA@access4less.net.
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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.
Suicide Online Workshop
The Precious Life Services, in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, will offer an online workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 via Zoom. The workshop will cover the identification and recognition of risk factors and warning signs of suicide, as well as debunking myths and facts, complemented by direct and indirect role-play scenarios. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/identifying-and-recognizing-risk-factors-and-warning-signs-tickets-971413823897.
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.
Navarro 4-H Meeting
The Navarro 4-H Club will have its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Big Red Barn.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
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. To purchase tickets, visit 116 N. Camp St. or call 830-379-6382.
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.
Brown Cultural Event Series – Jose Hernandez
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present Former NASA Astronaut and Inspiration for the movie, A Million Miles Away, Jose Hernandez at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be a presentation, followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing.
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.
Seguin Art League Annual Fundraiser
The Seguin Art League will have its Annual Fundraiser from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 9. A prospectus for the “Seguin: Our Town” show is available at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin or downloaded from www.seguinartleague.com. This year, you may also paint on a 9x12x1.5 canvas as well as the pecan panel. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
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.
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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.
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 Comprehen-
sive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ ccsct_cares.
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 830-372-5980.
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 located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drugfree 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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