National Night Out Locals ready to party!
Learning how to fight crime will definitely be a fun time tonight at the Seguin Manor Apartments. The apartment complex will be hosting a foam party for this year’s National Night Out event. Neighbors will also get to enjoy DJ music and free food from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The apartment complex is one of 20 National Night Out registered sites with the Seguin Police Department. The complex invites anyone in the community to come out and learn more about keeping our neighborhoods safe.
Seguin joins nation in fighting crime
National Night Out events slated across the community
(Seguin) – Neighborhoods will come to life during today’s National Night Out events. National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Locally and throughout Guadalupe County, neighbors will gather for parties, games, potlucks, and other fun activities designed to help raise awareness on safety, protection, and crime fighting.
Whether it’s a neighborhood, a street, a county road, a business, or an apartment complex, residents have come together in various ways to
shed light on crime-fighting tools.
Ensuring that residents don’t lose an opportunity to participate in a National Night Out Party is Barnes Middle School.
Barnes administrators say instead of letting tonight’s home football game interfere with National Night Out; they thought they’d bring the two together. With a host of apartments and neighborhoods surrounding the school, they felt it was the perfect location not only for some football
but also for some music, concessions, and free hot dogs while supplies last. The event will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The Seguin Police Department says Barnes is one of 20 registered National Night Out sites that it will visit tonight. Both Seguin PD and Seguin Fire Department officials will make rounds to each registered event. Again, officials say folks who didn’t register but who still want to get out and meet their neighbors or who want to throw a lastminute gathering or party tonight are more than welcome. They say there’s nothing formal or official that needs to happen.
National Night Out has been an annual event across the country since 1984.
Those with specific questions are asked to contact Stephanie Larrimore, the Seguin PD’s community engagement officer at 830-865-6409.
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Candidates Forum set for this Wednesday
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(Seguin) -- With election season in full swing and the date to cast your ballot close at hand, there’s never been a better time to get informed about candidates and issues. That’s according to Tracy Donley, TLU director of communications and content marketing.
Donley says the public this
Wednesday night is invited to a Candidates’ Forum being hosted by Texas Lutheran University’s Center for Servant Leadership, the TLU MOVE Texas Student Club, and the Community Forum.
The non-partisan event will include a slate of city, county, and state candidates. Candidates will introduce themselves and briefly
share their platforms.
Eddie Davila Jr. will serve as the moderator of the forum. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and register to vote if they’re not already registered.
The event is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in TLU’s Wupperman Little Theatre.
Pets, home lost during outdoor burning
(Guadalupe County) -- Pets as many as six dogs were reportedly lost in a house fire Friday.
Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator, and fire marshal says along with the pets, the home located in the 400 block of Vivroux Ranch Road was a total loss after a fire in a burn barrel got out of control.
Pinder says the resident reportedly was burning trash in the barrel that “had holes” at the bottom. He says reports indicate that when the resident went inside to get a drink, they came back to find that the grass around the barrel had caught fire.
He says there was also no running water on the property, making it a challenge to initiate any attempt at extinguishing the fire. Pinder says flames quickly traveled to the porch — eventually traveling through the house and spreading into the heavy brush around the home.
Fire officials continue to assist in determining exactly how many pets were lost in the fire. The American Red Cross was also called into help the displaced resident.
Guadalupe County to consider outdoor burn ban
(Seguin) – Dry conditions and the lack of rain will have county officials again reevaluating whether it’s time to implement the outdoor burn ban in the unincorporated areas of the county. A request today to initiate an outdoor burn ban will come before the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court. At the beginning of September, the court delayed action despite a recommendation from Patrick Pinder, county emergency management coordinator and fire marshal.
At the time, Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher believed that the rain that was forecast would allow them the opportunity to hold off for a bit.
Just this past weekend, hazards of outdoor burning reportedly caused a local resident to lose their home and several pets in the 400 block of Vivroux Ranch Road.
The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court meeting gets underway at 10 a.m. in the Guadalupe County Courthouse.
It’s official, Academy announced as new sports store coming to Seguin
(Seguin) -- The public can now add Academy Sports & Outdoors to the list of new businesses coming to Seguin.
According to project filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), Academy is building a nearly 63,000-squarefoot store that will be located in the 1300 block of IH 10E.
The new Academy is part of the new Seguin Crossing shopping center. The new retail center will also include some other well-
known stores, like Hobby Lobby, James Avery, and Five Below. The new retail center will be built on land just east of the Starbucks store near IH 10 and SH 123.
These are just a few of the new retail developments in Seguin's pipeline. Other stores also slated to come to Seguin include O’Reilly Auto Parts on State Highway 46; Chick-fil-A I-H 10 Frontage Road (next to Bill Miller’s BBQ) and Kentucky Fried Chicken also on State Highway 46.
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Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion
Bulldogs Shut Out Schreiner, 2-0, to Close Non-Conference Play
Bryce Hayes, TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing
SEGUIN, Texas -- A second half goal from freshman Lilly Noblett (San Antonio/Warren) helped Texas Lutheran top Schreiner, 2-0, Sunday at Gustafson Field.
TLU moves to 4-3-1 with the win, while Schreiner drops to 1-5-1. The 4-3-1 (.563) mark is the best non-conference finish thus far in the Kerwin Johnson era of TLU women’s soccer with three of their eight matches coming against regionally ranked opponents.
The Bulldogs led the shot count, 16-3, including a dominant 7-1 outing in the first half, and held the Mountaineers without a corner kick while earning eight of their own. Texas Lutheran would maintain possession for nearly 70 percent of the match. Callie Brame (San Antonio/Churchill) led the Bulldogs with five shots.
The game did not remain tied long as a Schreiner own goal 45 seconds into the match gave the Bulldogs a near immediate 1-0 lead which the Bulldogs would maintain through halftime.
Texas Lutheran would double their lead with a 57th minute goal from Noblett that came via assists from Brame and Ariana Gomez
(San Antonio/Randolph). TLU limited Schreiner to just two shots in the second half and none of the Mountaineers three shots were on target.
All three of the Bulldogs goalkeepers: Alysa Marquez (Miami, FL/Dr. Michael Krop), Skylar LeBlanc (League City/Clear Falls), and Charleigh Phipps (Dripping Springs/Dripping Springs) saw action on Sunday with Marquez picking up the win in-goal.
Up next, the Bulldogs will open SCAC play on Friday, Oct. 4, on the road as they travel to Irving to face University of Dallas at 7 PM. All streaming and live stats links can be found on tlubulldogs. com.
For all updates on Texas Lutheran Women’s Soccer, follow @ tluwsoc on 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 Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).
VITAL STATISTICS
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Evelyn Louise Kallies Neumann, age 96 of Seguin, passed away on September 23, 2024. Evelyn was born in Gonzales County, Texas on July 11, 1928 to Frances Ida (Jahns) and Arnold August Kallies. She attended both Dowdy School and Demmer School and was a graduate of the Dowdy High School Class of 1945. She married Roland Neumann on September 5, 1948.
For seven years she worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and in 1969 went to work for the Seguin Independent School District as an instructional teacher’s aide until retiring in 1994.
Evelyn will be remembered as an active member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for ten years.
She was a member of the Hermann Sons Life Seguin Lodge # 37 where she served many years as the recording secretary and dance class officer. Other memberships included the American Legion Auxiliary Post 245 in Seguin, serving as the past education chairman. She was also actively involved as a den mother for the Cub Scouts in Seguin.
Evelyn loved dancing to polka music, Friday nights at the Kingsbury Opry and attending other country music shows. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, playing bingo, dominoes, cards, bunco and board games. Family was very important to her and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her loving husband Roland, her parents, her brother Leslie “Pete” Kallies and his wife Dorothy “Dottie” and stepmother, Clara Kallies.
Survivors include her children, Kenneth Neumann, Danny Neumann (Phyllis), Brenda Schrank (Mike Heinrich), Steven Neumann, Laura Major (Gene); grandchildren, Stacey Vu (Robinson), Christie Bacher (Adam), Derek Neumann (Chelsea), Sarah Zamora (Casey), Bradley Schrank, Phillip Schrank (Diana), Dana Neumann (Lorenzo Pardo), EJ Major; 14 great grandchildren: Evelyn (Evie), Jack, Violet, Harry, Charlotte, Abigail, William, Avery, Easton, Beckett, Ayla, Maya, Derek and Emmett. She is also survived by many numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Marcus Bigott officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. A reception will be announced.
Serving as pallbearers will be Derek Neumann, Bradley Schrank, Phillip Schrank, EJ Major, Jack Vu, Basil Kallies, and Jeffrey Kallies.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155, American Legion Auxiliary Post 245, PO Box 971, Seguin, TX 78156 or the charity of one’s choice.
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.
Blumenthal, DeLauro Want Boar’s Head Criminal Probe (Hartford, CT) -- Connecticut lawmakers are calling for a criminal investigation into the listeria outbreak linked to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia. Senator Richard Blumenthal and New Haven Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro have made the request in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice. It reads that large corporations cannot be allowed to get away with endangering public health. They say Boar’s Head, which is based in Florida, must be held accountable, and those impacted by the crisis deserve justice, not just an apology. The CDC has confirmed ten listeria deaths linked to Boar’s Head deli meat with 59 people hospitalized.
NY Researcher Believes He’s Unlocked Simple Treatment For Early Alzheimer’s Disease (White Plains, NY) -- A New York researcher believes he’s unlocked a simple treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a special formulation of synthetic-made thiamine or vitamin B1. Dr. Gary Gibson says a pilot study he’s conducted at The Burke Neurological Institute in White Plains shows that if you increase thiamine intake to very high levels the brain can improve to somewhat normal. But he cautions against running to buy vitamin B1 for this purpose since it’s not the same thing as what he’s formulated in the lab. The next step involves a multicenter early Alzheimer’s study involving 50 sites across the nation.
Lawsuits Seek Nearly $1 Billion From Doctor
(Portland, OR) -- An Oregon doctor who’s accused of sexually abusing girls and women who were patients faces a nearly one-billiondollar lawsuit. At least 170 people have come forward to join the lawsuit against Dr. David Farley. His former employers, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, Providence Health & Services and Family Health are included in the lawsuit. The Oregon Medical Board revoked Farley’s medical license in 2020.
Exhibit Focused On Betty Ford’s Breast Cancer Opens At Gerald R. Ford Museum
(Grand Rapids, MI) -- Former First Lady Betty Ford’s battle with breast cancer is being featured in a new exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. She was diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks after her husband became President in 1974 and went public with the news with the American people. Archivist Colleen Shogan says women in the 1970s didn’t talk about any type of cancer or their health publicly and Ford was a trailblazer. The exhibit is called “The Betty Blip: Betty Ford’s Battle Against Breast Cancer.”
First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch 2024
The First Methodist Church of Seguin Pumpkin Patch 2024 will be open daily, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays in October at 710 N. Austin St. A second load of pumpkins will arrive on October 12. For more information call 830-379-4112.
Girl Scout Troop Collecting Supplies for Seguin Animal Services/Humane Society
The Girl Scout Troop 4754 is collecting supplies for Seguin Animal Services and the Guadalupe County Humane Society as part of their work earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Donations can be placed in the designated box inside of Davila’s BBQ, located at 418 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin during business hours –11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Requested items include: kitten or cat dry food or canned food, canned dog food, Diamond All Ages (dry dog food), dog treats, cat litter (no clumps, preferred), bleach, gloves, leashes, collars, dog toys, and cat toys. Items will be collected through Tuesday, Oct. 1.
City of Seguin Trash Service Changes
The City of Seguin will have changes to its Trash Service beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. The four key changes are: Carts must be out by 6 a.m., all items must be in carts, there will now be quarterly bulky item pickup, and you will need vouchers for extra bulk items. Residents can receive up to four free vouchers per year. Vouchers are available at the City Secretary’s Office inside Seguin City Hall, located at 205 N. River St. For more information, call 830401-2445.
The Gathering Music Show and Dance
The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Jake Blocker and Zac Clifton. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Book of Daniel Bible Study
The Redemption Fellowship will have a Book of Daniel Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Wed. Nov. 20 in the Joe Cools AC party room, located at 527 E Kingsbury St. in Seguin. For additional information, contact Linda Dietz at 830-660-6557.
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.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the first 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.
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 830272-0040, ext. 104 and leave a message.
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, Oct. 4 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 Madelyn Abrameit and the Beneficiary will be Sheriff Santa.
St. James 5th Annual Classic Car Show
The St. James Catholic Church will have its 7th Annual Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The entry fee is $25 for pre-registration and $30 the day of the event. Entry time will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the awards beginning at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is available at https:// saintjamescc.org/car-show-2024. Proceeds benefit St. James Catholic School. For questions, email stjamesclassiccarshow @gmail.com.
Discover Unbelievable Bats
The Guadalupe Master Naturalist will have its Discover Unbelievable Bats program for pre-k through 4th grade children and their parents or other accompanying adult from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. Participants will learn the importance of bats and how they benefit the environment.
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.
Geronimo
The Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department will have its
BBQ & Live Auction beginning with a drive-thru from noon to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 260 Navarro Dr. Presale meal tickets are $12 and day of meal tickets are $15. There will be a live auction at 6:30 p.m. and live music by Best Friends. For more information call Justin Schwanz at 210-254-3183.
St. James Fall Family Festival
The St. James Catholic Church will have its Fall Family Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a $13 pork steak dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a raffle, games, rides, petting zoo, food booths, and live music by Gacho Sol Band and Clint Taft. There will also be a raffle and live and silent auctions. For raffle and dinner tickets, call 830-379-1796 or visit 510 S. Camp St. For more information visit https://saintjamescc.org/festival.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at 6808 Hwy 123 N. Entertainment will be provided by Jake Blocker. 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.
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.
Geronimo VFW Jam Session
The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 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.
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TLU Presents the 2024 Krost Symposium: Dimensions of Wellness
The Krost Symposium at Texas Lutheran University will explore Dimensions of Wellness: Healthy Habits, Happy Life at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Jackson Auditorium. There will be a presentation by Dr. Felicia Wu Song, author of Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence and Place in the Digital Age, a book which explores how our digital habits shape how we relate to time and space, to ourselves and others, and even to God. A meet-and-greet will follow the presentation.
Chamber After Hours Mixer
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Guadalupe County Fair, located at 728 Midway in Seguin.
Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo
The Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo will be held from Thursday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Seguin Events Complex. Follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram @GuadalupeCo.FairAssociation. For a complete listing of events visit www.gcfair.org.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 11 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11.
Seguin Art League Colored Pencil Techniques
The Seguin Art League will offer Colored Pencil Techniques from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at the Seguin Art League, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The class will look at blending colors, achieving value, using watercolor and pen and ink with colored pencils, and color theory. The cost is $35. Supplies are available or you can bring your own. For more information, call 830305-0472.
Immaculate Conception Church Bingo
The Immaculate Conception Church will have an all cash Bingo will doors opening at 1 p.m. and games beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at 6808 Hwy 123 N. Entertainment will be provided by Bob Appel. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Starcke Park Adventure Course (Youth Event)
The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will have a Starcke Park Adventure Course (Youth Event) beginning with the first wave at 9 a.m. and all other waves 8 minutes apart on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event is for ages 5-12. The cost is $15 per participant
and includes a T-shirt. Registration closes on Monday, Oct. 14. For more information and to register, visit www. seguintexas.gov/1413/Starcke-Park-Youth-AdventureCourse. For more information, call 830-401-2480.
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.
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.
Thriving Hearts Boots & Butterflies Event
The Thriving Hearts Crisis Center will have its Boots & Butterflies Event beginning with check in at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The attire is cowboy chic and or purple. For more information, email impact@thrivingheartscc.org.
Pecan & Vine / Wine and Cigar Soiree: A Toast to Crime Stoppers
The Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers will have its Second Annual Wine and Cigar Soiree at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Lake Breeze Ski Lodge, located at 225 Ski Lodge Road in McQueeney. Individual Tickets are $100 and tables of 8 are also available. There will be 4 wine tastings, 2 cigars and a seated dinner included with ticket purchase. A cash bar will also be available. For more information, call 210-771-5755 or 830-481-7824.
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.
Geronimo VFW Friday Free Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Friday Free Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ. For more information, call or text 830305-8829.
Kiki Camarena Run – Ride To Be Drug Free
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its 5th Annual Kiki Camarena Run – Ride to Be Drug Free from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle run, chili-dog plate sale, silent auction, and vendors. For more information, contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or email gvyoungma-
rines@gmail.com.
Navarro Education Foundation Clay Fest
The Navarro Education Foundation will have its Clay Fest from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Moyesway Shooting Sports, located at 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury. There will be a100 bird event, breakfast, lunch and awards. The cost is $500 for a 4-man team or $150 for individual that will be teamed. Guest meals and beverages are available for $25 each. Registration is available at www.nisd. us/nef. For more information call 830-305-0699 or email NavarroEducationFoundation@gmail.com.
Puppies & Pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch/Rummage Sale
The First Methodist Church will have its Blessing of the Animals in the Prayer Garden and the Seguin Animal Control will sponsor Puppies in the Patch with puppies for adoption at 10 a.m. n Saturday, Oct. 19 at 710 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will also be a Rummage Sale. The Patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays in October. For more information call 830-379-4112.
Seguin Fall Festival
There will be a Seguin Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. There will be a car show, food, music, games, live entertainment, bounce houses, arts & crafts vendors, pet costume contest, beer garden, and pumpkin patch. All proceeds benefit local fire departments. For more information, email seguinfallfestival@gmail.com.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Entertainment will be provided by Lone Star Pickerz. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www.SeguinTexas.gov or at www.SeguinEDC.com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https:// bit.ly/seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-401-2476.
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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.
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.
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.
Immaculate Conception Church Annual Festival
The Immaculate Conception Church will have its Annual Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. BBQ meals are $15 and will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A live auction begins at 2 p.m. and raffle ticket will also be available.
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.
Marion Education Foundation Casino Night
The Marion Education Foundation will have a Casino Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at The Fields, located at 857 Haeckerville Rd. in Cibolo. For tickets and more information call 210912-3799 or 210-386-8911.
Native Plant Sale
The Guadalupe Chapter Native Plant Society will have a Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Saturday, Oct. 26 in Central Park. There will be a variety of native plants available and members will also be available to answer questions. Credit cards will be accepted.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Entertainment will be provided by Cactus Country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Refuge III Biblical Voting Zoom Presentation
The Refuge III Church will offer a Biblical Voting Zoom Presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. The presentation will be by Minister Stanley Holmes. To join, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9910714276. Enter Meeting ID: 991 071 4276. To join by phone, 1-346-248-7799, Enter Meeting ID: 991 071 4276#. For questions getting connected, contact Deacon Louis Rhodes at 1-469-853-4650.
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.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Entertainment will be provided by Crosstown Country. 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 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.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Entertainment will be provided by Country Sounds. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Geronimo VFW Jam Session
The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
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.
Geronimo VFW Friday Free Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Friday Free Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ. 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. Saturday, Nov. 16 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.
Fire Alumni/Police Alumni Cornhole Tournament
The Seguin Fire Alumni and the Seguin Police Alumni will have a Cornhole Tournament at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Starcke Park East Big Pavilion. There will also be food trucks, raffle items, silent auction items, snacks, and entertainment by D.j. Dtrayne. The entry fee is $100 for 2-man teams with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Entertainment will be provided by Bob Appel. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Entertainment will be provided by The Posse. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
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 830-4635353 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 – Elizabeth Smart
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 – The Second City 65th Anniversary
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 self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around
your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, 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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