Burn band consideration delayed for one week
(Seguin) -- The burn ban is not on yet in Guadalupe County. The commissioners court on Tuesday delayed action on the burn ban, despite a recommendation from Patrick Pinder, county emergency management coordinator and fire marshal. Pinder says it may be too dry to continue to allow some of these burns.
“Looking at the counties surrounding us – Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, and Wilson are currently in burn bans. They’re all sitting in the mid 550’s on the KBDI. Gonzales County has not issued a burn ban, there at 490 (KBDI). You can look at the summary report...the average is 555 for us. We have a 676 KBDI on the high end and 362 on the low end.
So, it’s gone up a little bit today. It’s my recommendation, even with the rain that we do have outside, (to consider the burn ban). It’s still dry outside. We’re starting to see an increase in grass fires. Fire departments are starting to run side-of-the road fires. Hay-balers are catching on fire, and things like that. So, it is dry out there. Farmers are still going to be able to do what they need to do. As part of the burn ban, there’s permits that we issue for burning. It’s just, we just don’t want folks going out there and just burning things because they just need something to do,” said Pinder.
County Judge Kyle Kutscher says it is very dry in some areas, but he says the rain that’s currently in the forecast will allow them to push this
decision back for another week.
“My opinion is we probably should not (issue a burn ban), and bump it to next week, just because we’ve got that additional rain (coming). But everybody needs to know whether we put a burn ban on or not, we always talk about individual responsibility and safety. Whether they’re welding or burning trash or brush, it doesn’t matter how much rain there is when it’s windy. Don’t burn something if you’re in a grass field. Have a water source and a spotter. So everybody, please be careful all the time, not just when we say to be careful,” said Kutscher.
The burn ban will be reconsidered during next Tuesday’s meeting of the commissioners court.
Darren Dunn
Rate, continued.
Judge Kutscher used an example to explain how the rate going down, could still mean that people are paying more.
“We had appraised values go up and we were able to reduce the tax rate a considerable amount, but not to that amount of that no new revenue rate. It still is just above it. So even though we’re reducing the tax rate -- because appraisals went up, it still is a little bit of a tax increase. I just want everybody to be very clear on that, because some people run around going, ‘you see the county lowered the tax rate.’ Well, we did and we try to be as conservative as possible, but an individual will pay slightly more than they did previously. But we (also) don’t want everybody running around thinking we’re just raising taxes a tremendous amount because we worked really, really hard to keep that as minimal of an impact as possible,” said Kutscher.
County Commissioner Michael Carpenter says the court did try to hold the line on spending to adopt a rate that was responsible to the county’s taxpayers. He says compared to other counties, they appear to be doing a good job of holding down that rate.
“We are the 28th largest county in the state of Texas, out of 254. We currently, as of last fiscal year, have the 36th lowest overall tax rate. However, with this one, we might be lower than 36. But we’ll have to see what the rest of the counties do in the state,” said Carpenter.
Commissioner Stephen Germann says while it’s a slight tax increase, it still clearly reflects an attempt to hold the line of the county’s expenses.
“It is a 1.99 percent increase in taxes. But the county has to feed the inmates in the jail. We have to buy tires for road and bridge. The rate of inflation, as everybody sees -everything is going up. I think the rate of inflation is more than 1.99 percent. So, an increase of 1.99 percent is a very
fiscally responsible increase,” said Germann.
The tax rate will provide funding for roughly $167.8 million in expenditures identified in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. The figure includes all of the funds included in next years budget, including the general, debt service, capital projects, and road and bridge funds.
Judge Kutscher says they worked hard to come up with a responsible budget.
“I do feel like this budget and the tax rate reflect our responsibility to the public. We try to do everything we possibly can to provide services that are not only needed and necessary, but also expected by the taxpayer. But (we try to) do it in an effective way. Are we perfect? Absolutely not. We are a government entity. We have our own shortcomings (and) fallacies. As long as we continue to understand that every dollar we spend is taxpayer generated...and we’re responsible for it...and we always try to improve knowing that we can do better than we are doing today and we keep driving in that direction -- I think we are doing our job. I think we’re doing what we were hired to do,” said Kutscher.
The budget does include pay raises for employees and for elected officials.
“All elected officials received the four percent COLA or cost of living allocation, that all county employees received,” said Kutscher.
Judge Kutscher says growth in the county continues to necessitate the need for expanded and enhanced services. The new budget includes funds for a number of facility improvement projects, including upgrades to the elections office, the Schertz Annex Building and the creation of the county’s first Emergency Response Center. There’s also funding for road construction, and for a flood and drainage study.
The county’s new fiscal year officially begins on October 1.
TLU football 2024 preview: Bulldogs move into new conference in year three of the Neal LaHue era
Chris Austin
(Seguin) -- The Texas Lutheran football team enters a new conference as they head into year three of the Neal LaHue era.
The Bulldogs are a part of the re-established Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) in football. TLU moves to the SCAC after seven seasons as an affiliate member of the American Southwest Conference.
The SCAC announced the reinstatement of football as a conference sponsored sport two years ago with play to begin this season. Football was an officially sponsored sport of the conference from 1962 (when the league was formed as the College Athletic Conference) through the 2016 season. Texas Lutheran previously competed in the SCAC in football from 2013 to 2016 before joining the ASC as an affiliate.
The conference will employ a double round-robin format. With only five conference schools participating in football, each team will play each other twice this season.
TLU head coach Neal LaHue says they are approaching the new conference format like the pros do.
“It’ll be like playing in a division with NFL guys. We’ve reached out to friends of mine that are in the NFL about how they approach that,” LaHue said. “We’ll have a plan for that. You know, we’ll see how we respond. We’ve got some long trips and hopefully (our opponents) have some long trips coming here.”
TLU is coming off a 2-8 season in 2023. Despite losing eight games, the Bulldogs were competitive. Half of their losses were by five points or less. On offense this season, quarterback Caden Bosanko returns for his junior year. Last year as a sophomore, the San Antonio East Central product appeared in all 10 games with six starts. He threw for 1,260 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions to go along with five rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, LaHue says they have a good nucleus coming back.
“We have guys we’re counting on guys on the back end. (Troy) Tomaselli was Freshman of the Year, Mason Hardy is a senior who’s been an all-conference player. Our corners, I think, are gonna be pretty good. We have guys battling there.
“On the (defensive) line, Chris Monroe is coming back for a fifth year. Kaleb Hamilton played a lot of games last year as a freshman. And we like our linebackers. Tristan Smith was all-conference. He’s a guy to build around.”
TLU will start the 2024 season on the road in non-conference action against NCAA Division III 13th-ranked Trinity on Saturday night in San Antonio. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Trinity Stadium. We’ll have the game for you on KWED. Our Bulldog pregame starts at 6:30 p.m on Saturday evening on AM 1580 and you can watch a video feed of the game broadcast at the TLU+ YouTube channel.
Blume
James Allen Blume, age 71 of Seguin, Texas. James was born on May 27, 1953 in Seguin, Texas.
The loud, boisterous voice we love so much is now quiet, and the silence is deafening. James Allen Blume left us on August 27, 2024. He was a loving husband, beloved father & dedicated Girl Grandpa.
James is preceded in death by his parents George & Selma (Tiemann) Blume and brother George H. Blume.
He is survived by wife Sandra, daughter Amanda (Chad), granddaughters Olivia & Juliana and siblings Nancy, David & Gerald. His extended family includes his many friends, a loyal bunch of characters with nicknames as inimitable as their stories.
A lifelong Seguin resident, James graduated from Seguin High School in 1971 and Texas State Technical Institute. He worked as a supervisor at Colorado Materials for 34 years. After retiring, he spent his days traveling and tending to his granddaughters.
An avid reader, keen hunter and recreational golfer, James was
known for many things. He was an expert mechanic who could fix anything with an engine. He was a loyal, knowledgeable and helpful friend to know. However, if you called him for his expertise, he may voice his opinion on your oversight. He was perhaps most proud and renowned for his deer sausage, the original example of “if you know, you know”. James reveled in the camaraderie of his friends and was cherished by his family. His loss leaves a void in our hearts.
Services are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. A celebration of life led by James’ nephew, Pastor Brian Foster will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. followed by a “meet-up at The Legion” to celebrate James’ life, share stories and relive the good times. Private interment will be at Appling Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic School, 507 S. Camp St. Seguin, TX 78155, where James’ granddaughters attend or to The Buck Fever Foundation, P.O. Box 230, Seguin, Texas, 78156.
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.
Jefferson
February 6,1952, a fourth child was born to Albert Jefferson, Sr. and Frances L. Jefferson. They named their baby son Leroy Jefferson. On November 9, 1958, Leroy was baptized at Zion Fair Baptist Church in La Vernia, Texas. On May 11, 2001, he was united in holy matrimony to Jessie Mae Adams.
Leroy loved to play softball, ride horses, and go fishing. He was a member of the Mesquite Trail Drivers and Sweet Home Trail ride. He worked at Watco Tanks for forty-eight years until his retirement.
His parents, Albert and Frances Jefferson, Sr., two brothers, Willie B., and Ernest, one sister, Pearlie Mae Woods, one sister-in-law, Minnie Jefferson, and one niece, LaToya Jefferson, preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of twenty-three years, Jessie Mae Jefferson; five brothers and two sisters: Jesse Jefferson (Donna), James Earl Jefferson (Liz), Elzy Jefferson, Elva Powell, Albert Jefferson, Jr. (Georgia), Theresa Rice (Terry), and Thomas Jefferson; a stepson, Jeffrey Brooks; a granddaughter, Jhonina Brooks; two sisters-in-law: Mary Carpenter, and Lucille Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 1:00PM2:00PM with the funeral service beginning at 2:00PM from MeadowLawn Funeral Home, 5611 E. Houston St., San Antonio, Tx
Lange Mertz
Christopher Brian Mertz, of Seguin, Texas, was born on May 17, 1985, and passed away on August 26, 2024, at the age of 39. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Palmer Mortuary & Cremations.
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.
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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.
SAYLA Graduation
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA) Graduation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the Community Meeting Room, located at the Seguin Public Library. The doors will open at 5 p.m.
Parkinson’s
Support Group
The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at 414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@gmail.com.
Leadership Seguin Application Deadline
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program that builds community leaders. The target is to attract emerging leaders who have established themselves as having leadership potential and have shown a concern for Seguin’s future. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 6. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
First Friday Feast
The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The June entertainment will be provided by Charlie Bragg & Wyatt Arp and the Beneficiary will be NAMI.
Get Out the Vote Event
The Guadalupe County Democratic Club will have a free Get Out the Vote event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 at Park West in Seguin, located at 600 N. Vaughan Avenue in Seguin. There will be live music by CarbonLily, complimentary refreshments, goodie bags and drawings for prizes for the first 200 people who complete a survey. Powered by People will be on hand to assist with voter registration. For more information, visit www. GuadalupeCountyDemocraticClub.org.
Schaefer Family Reunion
There will be a Schaefer Family Reunion at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the First Protestant Church Schumann Hall, located at 172 W. Coll St. in New Braunfels. The lunch will be catered. Please RSVP to Andrew May at 512-963-3721 or Phyllis May 512-963-3722 by Friday, Sept. 7.
Garage/Rummage Sale
The Guadalupe County Humane Society will have its Garage/Rummage Sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 behind the businesses located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46. There will be household items, home décor including Halloween and Christmas, tools, yard and garden items and furniture. All proceeds help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our low-cost Spay/Neuter program.
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.
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.
Youth Burger Grill-Off & Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull
The Luling Foundation and the tri-county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices of Caldwell, Gonzales, and Guadalupe County will have a Youth Burger Grill-Off & Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Luling Foundation Farm’s Demonstration Barn, located at 523 S. Mulberry St. in Luling. The contest is for youth ages 3rd through 12th grade. For contest information, visit www.lulingfoundation.org or call 830-875-2438.
Discover Wonderful Wetlands
The Guadalupe Master Naturalists will present Discover Wonderful Wetlands from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. Participants will learn what a wetland is and about one of it’s most important inhabitants – frogs. The event is for pre-k to 4th grade children and their parents or other accompanying adult.
ELCA’s New Statement of Civic Life and Faith Learning Session
A Texas Lutheran University Alumnus and church leader, George Brookover will be leading a Learning Session on ELCA’s New Statement of Civic Life and Faith from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 in the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the TLU campus. The event is open to all and will spend time diving into the intersection between our calls to discipleship and civic engagement. There will be a presentation, meal and conversation, followed by a fishbowl discussion between church and campus leaders, including TLU President, Dr. Cottrell. The cost is $10 and includes the meal.
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.
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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.
Pumpkin Patch Pictures
The First Methodist church will celebrate its 30th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year and are seeking pictures from the early years. If you would like to share your pictures of the early years from the Pumpkin Patch, please send copies to FMC Pumpkin Patch, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155 or share them on the FMC Seguin Pumpkin Patch Facebook page. The Patch will open Saturday, September 28. For more information call 830-379-4112.
Diez Y Seis De Septiembre Fiestas Patrias Exhibit
There will be a Diez Y Seis De Septiembre Fiestas Patrias Exhibit through Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Seguin Heritage Museum, located at 114 N. River St. in Seguin.
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.
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 830-3795755 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 role-play scenarios. To register, visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/identifying-and-recognizing-risk-factors-and-warning-signs-tickets-971413823897.
Chamber After Hours Mixer
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center, located at 1328 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin.
Meet & Greet with Lecture by Dr. Cesar Silva
There will be a Meet & Greet with Lecture by Dr. Cesar Silva, TLU Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies(CMAS) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. Learn about TLU’s past, present, and future of CMAS.
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.
Greater Refuge Church Judah First Volume 2 Musical
The Greater Refuge Church will present its Judah First Volume 2 Musical at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 410 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. The attire Is casual. If you have church T-shirts please wear and represent your House of Worship.
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.
Meet the Artist
Teatro De Artes will have a Meet the Artist event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. Come meet Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez, NEA Our Town Mexican American/Tejano Artist in Residence.
NARFE Chapter 0672 Meeting
There will be a NARFE Chapter 0672 Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at the 710 Activity Center, located at 710 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will be on FEDHub. For more information, call 210-215-2352 or email tjvital@gmail. com, or visit www.narge.org/site/chapter672.
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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.
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.
Republican Women Meeting
The Guadalupe County Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The speaker will be Guadalupe County Judge, Kyle Kutscher. Lunch is $15 and reservations are required by calling or texting 830-3913979 or emailing silvercenter@sbcglobal.net. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw. com.
October
Last Day to Register to Vote
The last day to register to vote in the 2024 Election is Monday, Oct. 7. For more information, visit www. co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections.
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.
Thriving Hearts Boots & Butterflies Event
The Thriving Hearts Crisis Center will have its Boots & Butterflies Event from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information, email development@safeseguin.org.
Hopeful Acres Bourbon and Cigar Tasting Fundraising Event
The Hopeful Acres will have a Bourbon and Cigar Tasting Fundraising Event from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 at Johnny Pickles Distillery. Tickets are $50.
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 423-2279610 or email gvyoungmarines@gmail.com.
First Day to Early Vote
The first day to Early Vote in the 2024 Election is Monday, Oct. 21. For more information, visit www. co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections.
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.
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.
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.
Last Day to Apply for Mail Ballot
The last day to apply for a Mail Ballot in the 2024 Election is Friday, Oct. 25. For more information, visit www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections.
November
Last Day to Vote Early in Person
The last day to vote early in person in the 2024 Election is Friday, Nov. 1. For more information, visit www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections.
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.
Election Day
The Election Day for the 2024 Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. For more information and polling locations, visit www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Food Distribution Event
There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
December
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
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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.
Brown Cultural Event Series – Jose Hernandez
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present Elizabeth Smart at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Elizabeth Smart is a victim of one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time and has become a beacon of hope and an advocate for change related to child abduction and recovery programs. Smart, now a bestselling author, will speak about her experience and recovery.
March
Brown Cultural Event Series – Jose Hernandez
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be handpicked songs, sketches, and characters written by Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key, Eugene Levy, and other star-studded alumni of The Second City. The show celebrates the comedy troupe’s history with favorite material from their stages over the years.
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 selfpaced, 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, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www. gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
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