Seguin ISD celebrates the start of construction of NEW McQueeney Elementary School
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- The construction of the new McQueeney Elementary School is well on its way. Despite the official groundbreaking Friday morning, district officials say they are amazed by the huge progress already being made with the new second story school being built at 6625 FM 725.
The new campus will sit just two miles northwest of the current school, on land purchased during the 2019 bond package.
The actual green light for the district to replace one of the district’s oldest campuses and begin the steps toward construction of the district’s first second story elementary school was granted by voters three years later in 2022.
McQueeney administrators and teachers were among those on hand for the groundbreaking.
Each was excited to be standing on the future campus site and seeing
their future classrooms come together.
Assistant Principal Sharon Johnson says she feels fortunate to have been a part of the planning process with architects and is finally thrilled to see things moving.
“It’s extremely important. Our population is just growing like crazy. We need more space, and we need the resources for our kids. We need the outdoor centers. We need the outdoor equipment, and we need
new equipment. We need new furniture so what that means to me is we are doing what we need to do,” said Johnson. “Our kids deserve this. Our teachers deserve this.”
Veteran Kindergarten Teacher
Adriana Moreno says while she has enjoyed her 15 plus years at the current McQueeney campus, she can’t wait to carry over that love into a new school.
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Marion candidates look to fill council chambers
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Marion) -- Nine candidates will be vying for one of the five available seats on the Marion City Council. The Guadalupe County Elections Office has confirmed the names of those who will officially appear on the November ballot.
Those seeking one of the vacant Alderman positions for Marion include Jena Rodriguez; Stanley Stevens; Phil Karrer; Karen Mills; Jorge Olea: Jeremiah Burns; Kerry Gutierrez; Carl Martin and Jerry Penshorn.
According to the elections office, Guadalupe County is required by the local government code section to hold an Election under Special Circumstances to fill the five vacant Alderman positions for the City of Marion.
The county received a petition from voters after the city missed its opportunity to call its own election in May. As part of the state mandate, the county’s election office also had to oversee the filing process which ended on Thursday.
As reported earlier, the city of Marion for months has operated bare bones following resignations and reported turmoil among city leaders and employees. Many in the community say they hope the election will be the first step toward healing and moving forward with the city’s operation.
The election is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Familiar face present at Democratic National Convention
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- There was a local face in the crowd at the Democratic National Convention, which wrapped up Thursday night in Chicago.
Guadalupe County resident Tammi Lambert was there at the DNC.
Lambert was the only Guadalupe County resident that was part of the Texas Delegation.
Lambert wasn’t just an attendee. She also served on the rules committee.
Much like the Seguin Daily News did with Guadalupe County residents who attended the Republican National Convention, earlier this summer in Milwaukee, Lambert was asked to share some of her pictures with the SDN.
McQueeney, continued.
“We are so excited and so thankful that this passed in the bond to be able to build a new school. It’s super exciting. I hope to be around. I love McQueeney. I love the families. I love my co-workers and it’s my home,” said Moreno. “What is super exciting is they say it will have the capacity to hold up to 700 students. Right now, I believe we only have about 300 so just welcoming our families and students into the building will be great.’
Among those speaking on behalf of the project was Robyn Popa, of Pfluger Architects. Pfluger serves as the consultant to pbGroup LLC which is responsible for overseeing the final blueprint for the elementary school project.
Popa says the 99,000 square foot building will in fact hold approximately 850 students. She says the second story option was not just about design but also about efficiency and cost savings.
“I wouldn’t even call it a trend anymore but just a wise investment
of funds because land is getting more and more expensive and it’s harder and harder to find sizable tracts of land to be able to have the luxury -- of a kind of sprawling one story elementary school -- that coupled with the fact that building efficiency as far as utilities and stuff, it’s more economic to be able to have larger elementary schools because of the utilities that go into maintaining and operating those facilities. So, we are seeing elementary schools can be anywhere between 500 and 800 students but there is a tendency to look at a two-story option more consistently because of the land usage,” said Popa.
Popa adds that the new school will feature larger classrooms, collaborative space for each grade level, and several secured outdoor learning spaces.
“I think the fact that the district really placed a high priority on collaborative spaces and outdoor spaces that are secured -- for those students -- I think it’s going to be a game changer for them. It’s very similar to some of the spaces that
were created over at the remodel of AJB where the classes open up to like a common area. That allows teachers and students to be able to get out of the classroom and work in small groups. It allows teachers to co-teach and it just gives a really great opportunity to think a little bit differently about how education is delivered nowadays,” said Popa.
The design’s larger pick-up and drop-off area for the new school will also provide additional safety for students and traffic relief along FM 725.
Meanwhile, the new elementary school is not the only bond project pbGroup is currently handling for the district. Florin Popa, of pbGroup, says other projects in the works include the renovation at Barnes Middle School, the expansion of the transportation facility, the construction of the Agri-Science facility, the baseball and softball complex plus the district’s safety and security project.
Overseeing the construction of the new building is Nunnelly General Contractor.
McQueeney Elementary School administrators and staff including Principal Trisha Eckols were among those on Friday celebrating the start of construction for the new elementary school.
Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion
Bulldogs Slotted No. 4 in SCAC Coaches Poll
SEGUIN, Texas -- Texas Lutheran men’s soccer has been slotted No. 4 in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Coaches Poll released Thursday ahead of the 2024 match slate.
The Bulldogs were tabbed to finish fourth in the conference’s preseason poll as voted on by the conference’s 12 head coaches. No. 6 Colorado College was selected as the number one team in the conference, followed by #RV Trinity, St. Thomas, Texas Lutheran and Southwestern.
In the 2023 season, Texas Lutheran finished the 2023 season 14-3 overall and 5-3
in the SCAC. The Bulldogs secured the best finish in program history by winning percentage with the 14-3 record (.824) while the 14 wins matched the second most in a single-season in program
history. Texas Lutheran earned a national ranking for the first time in program history last season reaching as high as number 16 in the country.
The final exhibition match of preseason will be on Monday,
Aug. 26 against Our Lady of the Lake. The Bulldogs will open their season with a home match against the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament champion UTDallas Comets on Friday, Aug. 30 at Gustafson Field.
For all updates on Texas Lutheran Soccer, follow @ tlusoccer on X (Twitter) and Instagram and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@ tluathletics on X (Twitter), @ tlu_athletics on Instagram, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).
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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
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
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,
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;
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.
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.
Study: Eating Red Or Processed Meat Increases Diabetes Risk
Scientists investigating long COVID in youth found similar but distinguishable patterns between school-age children (ages 6-11 years) and adolescents (ages 12-17 years) and identified their most common symptoms. The study, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in JAMA, comes from research conducted through the NIH’s Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative(link is external), a wide-reaching effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent long COVID, a condition marked by symptoms and health problems that linger after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Children and adolescents were found to experience prolonged symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection in almost every organ system with most having symptoms affecting more than one system.
“Most research characterizing long COVID symptoms is focused on adults, which can lead to the misperception that long COVID in children is rare or that their symptoms are like those of adults,” said David Goff, M.D., Ph.D., division director for the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “Because the symptoms can vary from child to child or present in different patterns, without a proper characterization of symptoms across the life span, it’s difficult to know how to optimize care for affected children and
adolescents.”
The observational study included 3,860 children and adolescents with a SARS-CoV-2 infection history at more than 60 sites across the United States between March 2022 and December 2023. A comparison group of 1,516 children and adolescents with no history of a SARS-CoV-2 infection were also included to disentangle whether prolonged symptoms of those who had experienced COVID-19 were related to SARS-CoV-2 itself or more broadly related to the effects of the pandemic.
Caregivers completed a comprehensive symptom survey that asked about 75 prolonged symptoms in all major body systems that occurred at least 90 days after an initial SARS-CoV-2 infection and lasted for at least a month. They also completed a survey asking for their perception of the child’s overall health, physical health, and quality of life. The researchers then employed a commonly used statistical technique to identify which symptoms were best at differentiating participants who did and did not have history of SARS-CoV-2 infection. They identified combinations of symptoms distinct for each age group that together generated a long COVID research index, which indicates the likely condition of long COVID.
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Researchers identified 18 prolonged symptoms that were more common in school-age children, including headache (57%), followed by trouble with memory or focusing (44%), trouble sleeping (44%), and stomach pain (43%). Other common symptoms in school-age children not included in the research index included body, muscle, and joint pain; daytime tiredness/sleepiness or low energy; and feeling anxious.
In adolescents, 17 symptoms were more common, including daytime tiredness/sleepiness or low energy (80%); body, muscle, or joint pain (60%); headaches (55%); and trouble with memory or focusing (47%). Feeling anxious and trouble sleeping were other commonly reported symptoms that were not included in the research index.
“The symptoms that make up the research index are not the only symptoms a child may have and they’re not the most severe, but they are most predictive in determining who may have long COVID,” said Rachel Gross, M.D., associate professor in the departments of pediatrics and population health at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and lead author on the study.
Fourteen symptoms overlapped between the age groups. Comparing previous research on long COVID in adults, the new study found that adults and adolescents had a greater overlap in symptoms, such as loss of or change in smell or taste. Researchers found less overlap between adults and school-age children, underscoring the importance of agebased long COVID research.
The study identified separate research indexes for schoolage children and adolescents along with overlapping, but distinguishable symptom patterns in each group. Of the 751 school-age children that had COVID-19, 20% met the long COVID research index threshold. Of the 3,109 adolescent children with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection, 14% met the research index threshold, though researchers noted that these numbers should not be used as measures of incidence in the general population, since their study may have included more children with long COVID than the overall population.
Scientists note that the research index provides a framework for looking at common symptoms for research purposes –not necessarily as a guide for clinical care – and will likely be refined as researchers study more children with and without long COVID.
“Our next step is to study children ages 5 years and younger so we can better understand long COVID in the very young,” said Gross.
In compliance with NIH’s Data Sharing and Management Policy, a dataset containing RECOVER Pediatric Observational Cohort Study data collected through June 15, 2024 – which includes data used for this publication – will be released on NHLBI BioData Catalyst® this fall.
Research reported in this press release was supported by NIH under award numbers OT2HL161841, OT2HL161847, and OT2HL156812. Additional support came from grant R01 HL162373. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. For more information on RECOVER, visit https:// recovercovid.org(link is external).
HHS Long COVID Coordination: This work is a part of the National Research Action Plan(link is external) (PDF, 1.3 MB), a broader government-wide effort in response to the Presidential Memorandum(link is external) directing the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services to mount a full and effective response to Long COVID. Led by Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, the Plan and its companion Services and Supports for Longer-term Impacts of COVID-19 report(link is external) (PDF, 1.6 MB) lay the groundwork to advance progress in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and provision of services for individuals experiencing Long COVID.
About RECOVER: The National Institutes of Health Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (NIH RECOVER) Initiative brings together clinicians, scientists, caregivers, patients, and community members to understand, diagnose, and treat long COVID. RECOVER has created one of the largest and most diverse groups of Long COVID study participants in the world. In addition, RECOVER clinical trials are testing potential interventions across five symptom focus areas. For more information, please visit recoverCOVID.org(link is external).
About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.
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.
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 1-346-248-7799. 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.
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 830-401-2422.
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 Saturday, 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 830-3050472.
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.
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.
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.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 and will reopen 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 830-3058829.
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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.
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 830-2720040, 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 ap-
ply 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.
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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 830660-3714 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 830463-5353 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 830-372-6168 or email texastheaterseguin@gmail.com. For more information, call Marilyn Anderson at 830-379-5755 or email MarilynA@access4less.net.
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 roleplay scenarios. To register, visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/identifying-and-recognizing-risk-factors-and-warning-signs-tickets-971413823897.
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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 830-3050472.
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.
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, chilidog 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 830305-0472.
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.
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.
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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 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 325-9561155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assis -
tance 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 423-2279610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Carole J Stookey, Deceased, were issued on August 19, 2024, in Cause No. 2024-PC-0253, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Brandt C Stookey. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o Frank B Suhr, Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - DATED the 22nd day of August, 2024
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 New Braunfels TX 78130 Ashley Silkman – Household items; Joshua Rottler – Household items
