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Suspect shatters windows Jump in positive COVID-19 at local businesses cases didn’t happen overnight breakage on businesses. It started down at Guadalupe at Court (streets). We started finding broken windows. We just tracked it all the way down Court Street — alarms just kept coming in. We circled back, and Officer Ryan McCallister remembered seeing somebody out in the middle of the street. He went back and started talking to him. In interviewing him, he admitted to doing it. He was having a bad day. He’s a 30-year old local Seguin man. He’s currently in jail on a felony charge of criminal mischief. We are still trying to identify all the different businesses. We are up to eight right now that have broken windows,” said Nichols.
Guadalupe County explains this week’s sharp increase in cases By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Guadalupe County doesn’t want to create panic with its latest report of positive COVID-19 cases. Instead, it wants to explain the significant jump in numbers.
As warned last week, the state has reportedly uncovered cases that never made it into the count Our office here at KWED on East Court for Guadalupe County. Street was among those hit by the suspect early Wednesday morning. During Tuesday’s
By Darren Dunn (Seguin) – Seguin Radio KWED and the Seguin Daily News literally had some breaking news this week. Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols says they have arrested a man who broke out a number of windows at some local businesses early Wednesday morning. Nichols says the suspect has been identified as Jacob Hernandez Valdez of Seguin. “About two o’clock in the morning, we started getting alarm calls in from glass
Chief Nichols says although burglary did not appear to be his motivation, Valdez did admit to breaking numerous business windows along Court Street from Guadalupe Street to King Street, including City Hall on River Street.
Commissioners Court meeting, Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Coordinator, explained this delay in the numbers.
“When Texas Health Trace took over doing the contact tracing, Valdez was arrested and charged with 1,600 cases were not accounted criminal mischief under $30,000, a state jail for. Finally, when they did their felony. He remains in the Guadalupe County investigations, they determined Jail in lieu of a $20,000 bond. there were 1,600 more cases in Guadalupe County and If you believe your business was also that’s why they added this,” damaged as part of these crimes, you said Pinder. “That goes back to are asked to contact the Seguin Police March 1. Originally, we reported Department at 830-379-2123. our first case the second weekend
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of Spring Break. We actually had our first case March 1. This is a six-month period. We had 1,601 new cases and out of that 1,601, there’s only 55 active,” said Pinder. Officials say most of these older cases occurred in June and had not previously been reported to the state by health care providers. Although there was a delay, these individuals were still notified about their test results. Pinder says Region 8 continues to review the data in hopes of continuing the accuracy of cases for the county. He says despite what the county’s current report shows, the majority of these cases, again, are no longer considered active. “If you look at the state website today, if you go online to DSHS, they are going to show Guadalupe County has 1,658. I just told you we only have 55. If you look at the recoveries, they are going to show 1,811. We have over 2,000 recovered people. If you look at
the state website, they are going to show 76 deaths, we have 42 reported deaths. Total cases that will be reflected by the state’s website are 3,545,” said Pinder. Last week, Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher shared his frustration with the backlog in numbers including the state’s latest decision to include a TBD or To Be Determined column on its reporting chart. According to the DSHS, the To Be Determined Category is for those that are not symptomatic, have had no epidemiological trace to a positive tested COVID-19 person and have not received a PCR test. Officials say after a review from the state health department, if it is determined the person meets the criteria, they will be moved to the Active category. If it is determined that the person does not meet confirmed criteria, that record will then be removed entirely from the chart. See COVID CASES, page 2
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Kutscher says the introduction of the TBD column and now this increase in cases has not made things any easier for the public to understand. “I understand that there is backlog when you have multiple counties in a region when the case count when up drastically. I don’t understand from the onset --when there was a low case count, tremendous state resources and there were a lot of unknowns on how this was tracked and traced but we only had handful of cases. I don’t know how you mess that up. It just lacks a lot of credibility from the outside when the public looks at those numbers and you are reporting – ‘hey, they just had a backlog cleanup of 1,601 cases’ when you we only have 55 active and they throw them all in a column. That’s why last week, I told the public, you can’t look at these numbers and let that dictate everything that we do as a community and as an individual. We just need to be mindful of ourselves, our surroundings, use good hygiene when you are around people. It’s just disheartening when we are decision makers not just at the county but at the hospital, with the city, superintendents, school districts trying to make decisions for the public, for the community
based on numbers that were not right since day one,” said Kutscher.
While the accuracy of the overall numbers continue to be ironed out, Kutscher says he will continue to focus on what he believes is most important. “I know for a lot of the community that wanted to see mask requirements come off, we are getting further away from that magic number of 20 active cases than closer. But I also wanted to reaffirm, the thing that we’ve always been watching, in my opinion and I think Patrick follows suit, one of the most important things that we’ve been watching are the hospitalizations. We were very concerned about local resources, overwhelmingly – kind of the healthcare system in general. I think that’s what everybody should have focused on. At one point, we had 43-47 (people) – I mean it was approaching 50 people at some point. It got very high. For a seven day rolling average, it’s one or less than one or two – I think that’s really reflective and the most important number to be watching because we could have no active cases and 100 in the hospital, we have a problem. We have 2,000 active cases and nobody in the hospital, it’s not
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as serious of an issue as everybody may think based on the numbers so I really want the public to hone in on those numbers, on hospitalized, on the death toll. I hate saying it like that but that’s what it is the actual number of deaths and the number of people in the hospital,” said Kutscher. Kutscher says while he believes there is light at the end of the tunnel, he still understands the trek in getting there. “Know that things are getting better here. All the efforts that have been done by the community, all the inconvenience that everybody has put up with for a long time has made a difference and we just need to be mindful moving forward as we transition back to some normalcy, we still have to be careful because I think that is everyone’s desire, we do want as a community to give back to the way things used to be – we just have to do that in a systematic way and be careful as we do it,” said Kutscher. Public announcement of the county’s COVID-19 cases will continue to be released Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those charts can be found on the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Office Facebook page.
Officers uncover drugs following high speed chase
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with the Guadalupe Narcotics Task Force attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a red 2016 Toyota Scion for a traffic violation.
Patrick Ford By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Guadalupe County) -- Details are now being released about a man who led officers on a 60mile pursuit through three counties and who is now behind bars in lieu of bonds totaling $195,000. Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Officials say the arrest was reported shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday on Interstate 10. They say the chase all started when a highway investigator officer
That’s when the driver of the vehicle, Patrick Ford, reportedly refused to stop and led officers on the chase. Beginning in Guadalupe County, Ford made his way, traveling through both Wilson and Gonzales Counties. During the course of the pursuit, officers say Ford was seen throwing out multiple packages containing marijuana, THC Extract style products and various other designer illegal narcotic drugs. Upon stopping his vehicle, Ford then allegedly fled on foot in Gonzales County. He was later captured following a brief foot chase. Units from Texas Highway Patrol, the La Vernia Police Department and the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office all assisted in the capture of Ford. The 30 year-old was arrested and was charged with possession of eight counts of drug
possession along with evading arrest with a motor vehicle, evading arrest for detention and for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. The Guadalupe County Narcotics Task Force is comprised of Seguin PD Special Crimes Detectives, Seguin PD K-9 units, Cibolo PD Narcotics Detectives and Narcotics investigators from the sheriff’s office.
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Seguin volleyball sweeps Southside in final non-district match
(Seguin) - Seguin opened its home schedule and wrapped up non-district play Tuesday night with a commanding 3-0 sweep of San AntonioSouthside.
The Matadors controlled the first two sets 25-16, 25-15, but they struggled early in the third set and fell behind 1614. A quick timeout with a clear message from head coach Kristi Stanley sparked a 10-2 run to finish the frame and a 25-18 win to seal the sweep. “They’re young, and I think just reminding them that’s not how we’re going to play, that’s not what we’re going to be about, and making sure that we’re not just going through the motions when we’re on the court, but competing every ball,” Stanley said. “So that’s the biggest thing right now, is just competing every ball.”
Taylor Bode led the front Friday against a San Antonio-Veterans row with eight kills and three Memorial team that Stanley says will provide blocks. She also contributed an uptick in competition. to the defensive effort with 10 digs.
us tonight, running a faster offense and things like that. Didn’t quite play the speed that I would have hoped that we did, but we still did some good things.”
Lizzy Suarez chipped in with have some bigger kids, so we’ve got to be ready six kills, Reese Brittain five. for that,” the coach said. “We tried to work on
Friday’s Seguin - Veterans Memorial match at Goldie Harris Gym starts at 6:30 p.m.
“They’re going to be a little bit faster paced,
Layla Salazar set for 14 assists. Brittain added 12 assists and baffled Southside at the service line with a team-high nine aces. Reagan Rodriguez came up with 13 digs. Tresalyn Roberts and Kyla Ramon each recorded a solo block. Seguin owns a 2-3 record at the end of a non-district schedule that only spanned five matches and eight days, without the many reps that come with weekend tournaments in a normal season. The Matadors open the District 26-5A schedule
The Matadors treated the socially distanced crowd at Goldie Harris Gym to a home opening win on Tuesday.
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Strong start to 27-4A slate for Navarro volleyball
(La Vernia) - Navarro opened the District 27-4A volleyball schedule with a 3-1 road win over La Vernia on Tuesday.
The Panthers claimed the first set 25-20, fell short 25-19 in the second, and bounced back to win the third and fourth by identical 25-23 finals. Elizabeth Williams led the attack with 16 kills. She and Kyndall Tate combined for the team’s only block. Haley Hoffmann and Madi
McCaig added six kills each, Sara Benner and Ashley Gosch five apiece. Benner set for 28 assists, Teryn Wallace 12. Nelly Brumley collected 29 digs and sent three aces over the net. Gosch ended up with 19 digs, Berklee Andrews 10. Navarro (10-3, 1-0) is idle the rest of the week and continues district play next Tuesday with a 6 p.m. match at Pleasanton.
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Marion volleyball comes up short to Stockdale (Stockdale) - Marion dropped Tuesday’s District 26-3A match to Stockdale in three sets, falling 25-21, 25-18, 25-11.
distributed 22 assists. Kaylie Miller recorded four service aces. Kyla Beck paced the defense with 14 digs.
Marion (2-12, 1-3) visits Haley Mabee led the Great Hearts Monte Vista Bulldogs offensively with for a non-district match on 10 kills. Madison Doss Friday at 6 p.m.
Seguin girls cross country wins Hays meet, boys finish second
(Buda) - The Seguin girls cross country team won the meet championship at the Hays Invitational last Saturday, while the Matador boys finished second in the team standings.
Seguin completes in the FEAST Patriot Invitational at the River City Community Church in Selma this Saturday. The individual results from the Hays meet are as follows:
Varsity Girls (5K - 3.1 miles) Audriana Rodriguez (10) placed 4th overall with a time of 23:26.64 Emily De La Rosa (11) placed 6th overall with a time of 23:45.77 Briana Adams (11) placed 8th overall with a time of 23:57.67 Maya Gordon (09) placed 9th overall with a time of 23:59.00 McKenna Gordon (10) placed 10th overall with a time of 25:19.01 Madison Maples (10) placed 11th overall with a time of 25:22.34 Liv Lynn Hernandez (12) placed 13th overall with a time of 26:07.27 Janice Blanco (12) placed 15th overall with a time of 27:24.65
Varsity Boys (5K - 3.1 miles) Garrett Machado (10) placed 4th with a time of 18:42 Louis Flores (12) placed 9th with a time of 19:05 Anthony Estrada (11) placed 10th with a time of 19:12 Chase Zuniga (09) ran a time of 19:40 Aidan Flores (11) ran a time of 19:47
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Schedule Seguin football vs. Bastrop-Cedar Creek, 7:30 p.m. (6:45 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro football vs. Giddings, 7:30 p.m. Marion football vs. Jourdanton, 7:30 p.m. Seguin volleyball vs. S.A.-Veterans Memorial 6:30 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Great Hearts Monte Vista, 6 p.m.
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(Washington, DC) -- President Trump says the CDC director “made a mistake” when talking about a timeline for a coronavirus vaccine. Trump told reporters Robert Redfield put out “incorrect information” about when a vaccine could be available to the general public. Redfield told a congressional hearing earlier Wednesday that probably wouldn’t happen until the middle of next year. But, Trump thinks Redfield “misunderstood the question” and was “confused.” The President has insisted a vaccine would be ready “very soon” and distributed to the public shortly after.
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Michigan Health Officials Warn Of Possible Mosquito-Borne Virus
(Undated) -- Michigan health officials are warning residents about an infection brought on by mosquitoes. Officials say 22 horses and possibly one person have been infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The department reports that there’s a 33-percent fatality rate for anyone getting sick from virus, with people under the age of 15 or older than 50 being the most risk. Officials added that aerial treatment will take place Wednesday evening in places deemed hazardous.
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church grounds. BBQ Chicken & Sausage with trimmings (rice, beans, potato The Real Church in Canyon Lake will have a Real Rally Biker Blowout Friday, salad, and bread) plates are $10 and are available for drive thru pickup only. Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27. For campsite, RV site or cabins, contact Mountain Breeze at 830-964-2484 or visit www.mountainbreezecamp.com. Entry The Country Church Attic fee is $20. (Includes Saturday evening meal) Children under 12 are free. There The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday will be kids games, bike games, fun run, bands, camping, tubing, bike wash, and Thursday. silent auction, and more. There will also be a Sunday Morning service by CMA Crusader for Christ Canyon Lake. For more information on vendors or sponsors Clothing Ministry call 830-499-5800. 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 To Go Menudo & Taco Sale call 830-303-6478. There will be a To Go Menudo & Taco Sale after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday, Sept. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. All tacos are $2 and Menudo is Free Bible Course $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships. 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 FUMC Pumpkin Patch 2020 information. The First United Methodist Church of Seguin will have its Pumpkin Patch 2020 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear Oct., beginning Saturday, Oct. 3. For more information call 830-379-4112.
in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin DaiBBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale The Guadalupana Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will have a BBQ ly News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the OLG results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Free Meals for Seguin Children
Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618.
Virtual Preschool Storytime
The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook. com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market
The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.
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The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Seguin Event Center. Social distancing will be implemented, meals will be boxed. Registration is required by calling 830-303-2151.
Backpacks-4-Kids
The Community Council of South Central Texas Community Action Partnership will have another Backpacks-4-Kids distribution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at 1210 E. Court St. in Seguin. To be eligible, participants must show number of school aged children in household using SNAP benefits letter or children’s Medicaid cards. Social distancing will be followed.
To Go Menudo & Taco Sale There will be a To Go Menudo & Taco Sale after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday, Sept. 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Center. All tacos are $2 and Menudo is $4. All proceeds will benefit 2021 senior scholarships.
American Legion Bingo
The American Legion will start holding Bingo again, beginning Sunday, Sept. 27. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with sales starting at 6 p.m. and early bird games at 7:15 p.m. at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Event Tickets will be sold. The Auxiliary will also be selling hamburgers before the bingo games begin.
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Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation
The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401-2422 for additional information.
Virtual Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training
The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Agencies on Aging is offering Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training to help improve the quality of life and care for residents in a nursing home or assisted living near you. They provide training, tools and ongoing support. The training is virtual. To register, call 210-362-5209 or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ alamoaaaombudsman.
Center Dance 2020 Badges, Bikes and Silver The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will Tykes Poster Contest be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, The Seguin Police Department wants kids to put their art skills to the test during its first ever 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest. If needed, poster board, crayons or map pencils may be picked up at the Seguin Police Department Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest deadline is Monday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 5.
Oct. 2 with entertainment by Jay Eric and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830-303-6612.
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Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@ gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933.
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BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Sale Area Council of Governments Household The Guadalupana Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will have a BBQ Chicken & Sausage Plate Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the OLG church grounds. BBQ Chicken & Sausage with trimmings (rice, beans, potato salad, and bread) plates are $10 and are available for drive thru pickup only.
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Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ residential. Collection times may vary.
The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 16 with entertainment by Randy Harrison and his band. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Chamber Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have Please wear your mask in to the facility and when GRMC Limited Visitor Access its Luncheon at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is Silver Center located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. call 830-303-6612. temporarily limiting visitor access to protect Registration is $15 and closes Monday, Oct. 5. To the health of its patients and staff, and in the register and for more information call 830-379-6382. Silver Center Dance interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 with entertainment include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of Silver Center Dance The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be by The Good Ole Boys. The door open at 6:30 p.m. military personnel departing for deployment, held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 9 with with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. entertainment by Vernon and Friends. The door open available for a light supper. To comply with COVID Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency chips will be available for a light supper. To comply wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central with COVID requirements, tables will be set for if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility 303-6612. a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For hours a day. Silver Center Halloween Dance reservations, call 830-303-6612. The Silver Center will have its Halloween Dance from Fan Drive pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 with entertainment The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack 7:30 by Wrangler Country. The door open at 6:30 p.m. Seguin residents is underway and fans are Jamboree with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have its 62 Annual available for a light supper. To comply with COVID available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 Flapjack Jamboree from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, located at wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-2321. benefit the children of our community. 303-6612.
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Mundt Timothy “Tim” John Mundt, age 60 of Seguin, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on September 14, 2020. Tim was born on July 1, 1960 and grew up in Overland Park, KS. He loved tagging along with his dad to the AP, where he worked, watching all the news come in over the wire while his Dad was typing up the news with 2 fingers. Tim graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and went on to graduate from K-State University. He loved his Alma mater and loved to watch his K-State football and basketball. He also loved his KC Chiefs and Royals. Tim went on to Wichita, KS to work for Boeing. In 1989, on a trip back to Overland Park to visit family, he met Jan. After a whirlwind long distance courtship, Jan and her 3 young boys moved to Wichita! In 1990, Tim and his new family packed up and moved to New Braunfels, TX where Tim joined the family business, Altex Electronics, and worked for 30 years. Tim was very involved in his boys lives through baseball and the New Braunfels Little League. He started first as a coach and also served on the board as President, being very instrumental in the building of the new little league fields. In 1996, Tim and Jan expanded their family with their precious daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca was her Papa’s girl. He loved taking their yearly trips to Kansas to see Gram and supported Rebecca in everything she desired. In Tim’s words, “Each new day is an adventure,” and he loved watching his kids take on that adventure! Tim was most happy at the family ranch where he enjoyed the barbeques, birthday parties, and having fun. Tim loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching them grow and play. He found his joy in their happiness and sharing the many blessings they had. Tim loved the Lord, his family, and others. He was a
selfless man that gave with his heart to all in need. Tim will live on through his loving wife of 31 years, Jan (Myers) Mundt. His sons, Nick Rozell and wife Katy, Jake Rozell, J.T. Rozell; daughter, Rebecca Mundt; grandchildren, Nikki, Khloe, Jessy, Emma Jo, Kynndra, and Khyler Rozell; his mother who raised him, Bobbie (Herd) Mundt; siblings, Cheryl Pebley and husband Tom, Rod Herd and wife Deb, Greg Herd and wife Sheila, and Jeff Herd and partner Lupe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifegate Christian School, 395 Lifegate Ln, Seguin, Texas 78155. A walkthrough visitation will be held on Friday, September 25th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel, Private interment will be held at a later date. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all social distancing and CDC guidelines will be followed. Face coverings must be worn at all times.
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and siblings, Alfred, Elton, Irene, Lorene, Martha, and Rudy. Survivors include her children, Raymond Ward, Edith Sommer and husband Dwayne, and Jeffrey Ward; grandchildren, Raymond Ward, Sarah Eilers and husband Daniel, Chris Ward, Michael Ward and wife Leslie, Ashley Anderson and husband Chad, Phillip Ward and Haley Ward; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Blair; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Post Oak Community Cemetery with the Rev. Toby Burk officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings. Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, South Central Texas Chapter, 1218 Arion Parkway, Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78216.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, (830) 549- 5912.
Ward Lillian M. Ward, age 78 of Seguin, passed away on September 21, 2020. Lillian was born on January 6, 1942 in St. Hedwig, Texas to Virginia (Kusmierz) and Harry Mergele.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bryan Schievelbein, her parents, her grandson, Bryan Ward, granddaughter-in-law, Joann Ward, greatgranddaughters, Emily Garcia and Brooke Ward
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.
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He is preceded in death by parents, Ernest Jackson and Elmina Wilson, infant sister, Imogene, daughter, Sharon Jaye and grandson, Howard Ernest Zachary.
Ernest Wilson, 89, of Marion, passed away on September 16, 2020, peacefully in his home.
Born on March 20, 1931, he was the only child of Ernest Jackson and Elmina
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emily, daughter, Karen and husband John (Bobby) Laughlin, son, Ernest Van and wife Sandra, grandchildren, Devon and Sean Laughlin, Paige and Trevor Wilson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association or the American Cancer Society.
“Eddie” Behrendt; sons, Beau Laird and wife Rebecca, Sean Laird and wife Kelsey, Edward Behrendt and Mark Behrendt and girlfriend Lindsay Willson; grandchildren, Joshua, Conner and Hannah; mother, Carol Pursley; brothers, Michael Pursley and wife Inga, Mark Pursley, and Mary Brosius and husband Mark; mother-in-law, Jane Behrendt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Johnny Behrendt, Martha “Prissy” Krametbauer and husband Roy, Robert “Brack” Behrendt and wife Kathie, Ann Odom and husband Randy and Therese Behrendt; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 26, at Goetz Funeral A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Home in Seguin. October 3, 2020 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Ernest was a life long athletic enthusiast. Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by Visitation immediately prior to the service, a memorial service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. As a young man, he attained a football will begin at 9am. Jeremy Roy officiating. scholarship to then Texas Lutheran College. Interment will follow at Luling City Cemetery Private interment will take place at a later There, he met the love of his life, Emily at 1pm. date. Neffendorf. All CDC protocols must be followed including He enlisted in the Air Force in 1950, and Michele “Missy” social distancing and face coverings. found himself stationed in Greenland. Laird Behrendt, age 58 of Seguin, Memorial contributions may be made to The Upon completion of his military service, he passed away on Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, South and Emily married in 1954. September 21, Central Texas chapter, 1218 Arion Parkway, 2020. Suite 102, San Antonio, Tx, 78216. He obtained his BS from TLC and Masters of Education from Our Lady of the Lake. Missy was born You are invited to sign the guest book at www. on June 15, 1962 treshewell.com. Michele “Missy” Behrendt As an Educator, he coached football and in Quonset Point, basketball, developing the first football Rhode Island to Arrangements are under the direction of Tres program at LaVernia High. His love of sports Carol (Bragg) and Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, continued as he coached basketball, baseball Ralph Pursley. 78155, 830-549-5912. and track at Clemens in Zuehl. A beloved wife and mother of four, she dedicated When he no longer played or coached, he her life to showing love and care to all those watched his beloved Cowboys and Spurs around her. Funeral Services for Julius Williams,Sr will be held Friday at 11AM at Wesley Harper Ernest was a Junior High Principal for many As a registered nurse she extended this love and care United Methodist Church. years at Marion ISD. to innumerable patients in the local community at Guadalupe Valley Regional Medical Center, Seton Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM After retiring as a teacher and principal, Hospital in Luling, McQueeney Elementary, and interment at Garden of Memories Memorial Ernest worked as a job coach for MHMR in the Seguin Dialysis Center. She placed the care of Park. Seguin, continuing to prepare young people her patients and loved ones above all else. for their futures. He is survived by one daughter, Annie C. She is preceded in death by her father and her Williams. Ernest pursued his love of hunting and fishing brother-in-law Frank Behrendt. at every opportunity and instilled that love of Services entrusted to the Reverent Care of the outdoors in his children and grandchildren. Survivors include her loving husband Edward Eunice and Lee Mortuary. Duke Wilson.
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Seguin ISD Superintendent’s Apple Award
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Maggie Rodriguez is the recipient of the Superintendent’s Apple Award for September 2020. Maggie is in her thirty-fourth year as a Seguin ISD educator and currently serves as multilingual education specialist. Maggie spends countless hours working with teachers, parents and students across the district to ensure that Seguin ISD has a quality bilingual program. She assisted with communication efforts during the COVID school closure by translating news releases, notices and other documents from English to Spanish. She was joined by her husband Urbano for the celebration. #SeguinStrong.
Members of the Seguin ISD Bond Oversight Committee, along with school board trustees, toured the new Matador Stadium on Sept. 21. The construction project was approved by voters in the 2019 bond election. The Matadors’ first varsity football game of the 2020 season is at home against Bastrop Cedar Creek on Sept. 25. For ticket information, visit https://www.seguin.k12.tx.us/page/athletics.tickets. #SeguinStrong(830) 401-8609.
Seguin ISD campus counselors proudly display their No Place for Hate banners. All district campuses applied for and were designated No Place For Hate schools by the Anti-Defamation League. The campuses, led by the counselors, created a student led coalition, signed the Resolution of Respect and hosted at least three anti-bias and diversity related activities throughout the year. This is the fifth year that all Seguin ISD schools earned the designation.(830) 401-8609.
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HELP WANTED VIOLA’S FLOWER SHOP:
Now hiring Part-time Delivery Driver, Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 9a-5p, and some Saturdays 9a-1p. Pick-up application at 745 N. Hwy. 123 Bypass. 830-379-8892.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED!
Navarro ISD is hiring School Bus Drivers for our growing team. Experience preferred, but will train. Starting pay $15.48/hour. (4 hour guarantee for routes plus field trip hours available at same pay rate) Pay scaled to years of service, semi-monthly paydays. We offer paid training, competitive salary and benefits. Air Conditioned routes Available! Apply on our website at www.nisd.us or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Ralph Guerra Reyes, Deceased, were issued on August 20, 2020, in Cause No. 2020-PC-0063, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Gloria Gutierrez. 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: Jennifer M. Dillingham, Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Dated the 1st day of September, 2020.
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