Nov. 8, 2024
SEF delivers largest grant awards in district history
Teachers, local classrooms surprised with grant money
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – It was a day of surprises and celebration throughout the campuses of the Seguin ISD. On Thursday, the Seguin Education Foundation SurPRIZE Patrol spent the day delivering thousands of dollars in grants to teachers across the district. These competitive grants that teachers were encouraged to submit proposed innovative teaching tools for the classroom.
This year’s rollout of the grant prizes, however, was one for the record books. That’s according to SEF Executive Director Jill Nash.
“It’s been incredible to see the faces of the teachers as they are surprised for being awarded the grants. We were able to award 29 grants this year with $105,000. That is award winning. We have not been able to do that ever in the history of the education foundation and so we have been able to make more stops at each campus to award more grants and the kids are excited as the band is walking down the hall playing their music and then we are giving them high fives as we are hyping up the excitement and there were teachers that were just tearing up because they were just so thankful to be able to win the grants from the education foundation,” said Nash. SEF, pg. 4
Weekend workshop to help address emotional triggers
Limited seats available for pair of free workshops
(Seguin) – Individuals this weekend will be gifted with some much need emotional support. On Saturday, there will be two opportunities for folks to learn more about balancing their emotions through an Understanding Emotional Triggers Small Group Workshop. The free community workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon or from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Seguin Public Library.
Helping to facilitate the workshops is Paula King Harper. Harper, who is originally from Seguin, brings with her a host of experience. Not only is she a licensed and ordained pastor for a church in San Antonio but she also serves as a chaplain at University Hospital plus is a certified sanctuary mental health coach and life coach.
Harper says she felt the call to offer up these workshop opportunities not only in Seguin but also in San Antonio, Boerne and Universal City.
Unfortunately, she says people continue to operate not knowing the real truths behind their emotional issues.
“For instance, you might run into somebody who is just angry all the time and we say ‘oh, well they have anger issues.” Okay, but why? Why, do they have anger issues? Or what has happened to this person? And so, a lot of
people don’t like to dig into the things of why I behave the way I behave. But there is a root for everything. This is my firm belief and there is statistical background that there is a root for everything from our behavior,” said King-Harper.
King-Harper says her desire is to be available in the community so that folks can have a place to start and have a place in which they no longer feel alone.
“The Triggers Workshop is actually geared to just maybe introduce people to what emotional triggers are or remind them and discuss ways of managing triggers – even explaining or exploring childhood trauma and discussing the mental versus the spiritual because some people want to say that everything is demonic or some people might not even understand what that is or everything is mental and psychiatric and we need medication for everything and that might not be the case but if it is the case that somebody needs medication, by all means get the medication but also do the therapy, do the work. I’m just here to try to help communities be healed and be whole and be healthy emotionally,” said King-Harper.
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Art & Wine Walk set for this Saturday in Downtown Seguin
(Seguin) – Seguin will again be hitting the streets for the annual Art & Wine Walk.
The Seguin Commission on the Arts will hold the third annual Art & Wine Walk this Saturday from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.
Participants will check in at Central Park to get their event wristband, commemorative wine glass, tasting tickets, and bag.
The Art & Wine Walk boasts nine downtown stops this year. They include Sips & Gulps, 1916 Bar & Bistro, Big Chief Cigar Co., The Palace Theater, Seguin Art League, Pecantown Books & Brews, You’re So Crafty, Gift & Gourmet, and Morris Bermudez and Clifton PLLC.
Each stop will feature local artists and their work. There is no set order for people to visit each stop.
Kelly Donegan Follis, chair of the arts commission, says tickets are $40 per person and includes a commemorative wine glass, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and 12 one ounce wine tastings.
She says it’s a good value that adds up to about two glasses of wine plus plenty of great treats along the way. More importantly, she says it’s all for a good cause.
“The mission of the Commission on the Arts is to bring art to our neighbors and those who visit our lovely city. This event not only highlights our talented artists and their work, but also gives folks a chance to experience our city and area wineries, while helping to raise more money to fund public art projects. We offer a grant program to expand our city’s public art offerings and support our local artists. We are glad to bring this event to Seguin for another year!” said Follis.
Follis says several wineries will be set up at the various establishments. They include Windmill Farm
Winery, San Ducerro Winery, Blue Mule Winery, Decadent Saint Winery, and Andustoria Wines, as well as tastings of house wines at Sips & Gulps,1916 Bar & Bistro, and Pecantown Books & Brews.
On top of all the wine swirling, Johnny Pickles Distillery will be hosting a pop-up tasting for the public at Big Chief Cigar Co.
Local artists to be featured throughout include Liz Romero, Sara IR Rosales, Donna Rossnagel, A. Luis Works, Felipe de Jesus Bermudez Miranda, Laura Dodson,
Grit Art, Betti J. Gregoire, Kim Schmitt, Ohso Fabone, Jud McCallick, Matthew Chase, and Travis Church. The Seguin Art League will also be open.
Discounted tickets for Veterans are currently available at the Seguin Visitor Center at 200 S. Austin Street. Veteran tickets are $30 each.
Participants are encouraged to check in on that Saturday afternoon in Central Park.
Online tickets can be purchased at www.visitseguin.com/art-winewalk.
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King-Harper says identifying these triggers that often debilitate a person’s daily lives is the first step toward healing. More importantly, she says it’s never too late.
“I’m just going to come from the chaplain’s perspective now. I am at the bedside of many people who are in their last moments of life, and they are holding regrets that they didn’t talk about this or share that with someone or get help or they died with painful secrets, or they’ve been caring burdens for years and decades and just never found emotional freedom. So, the workshops are small groups. There is
a maximum number per group and that is intentional because I don’t want people to feel overwhelmed. Exposure will only come from them, but resources will be shared,” said King-Harper.
Although the workshops are free. Individuals are required to register. There is limited seating, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Again, individuals or family members dealing with someone needing help are encouraged to select one of the two scheduled workshops this Saturday. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone 17 years or younger. To sign up visit www. harperministries.org or call 210538-4232.
SEF, continued.
Through community donations and fundraising, the SEF works to support the funding of these classroom tools that otherwise could not be afforded through the regular school budget.
In fact, at one of the surprise visits at Ball Early Childhood Center (ECC), Nash was able to celebrate a community partner who also understood the assignment of helping students be successful
“HEB loved your grant so much that they have personally sponsored this for you. So, we have gift cards in the amount of what you need to make this happen. What’s going to happen is we are going to put you in touch with the head marketing director for HEB and they are going to work with you individually to help you get these spent to cover everything you need in your budget,” announced Nash.
Sharing in that moment were Pre-K teachers Kathrynn Morales, Jeanene Nickerson and Rachel Marek. The trio was surprised with a large check for $1,550 for its Cooking Up Learning: A Hands On Pre-K Experience.
Although they felt they had a good chance to be selected, Marek says the surprise came in knowing that HEB was backing their classroom plan.
“HEB, I mean that was a big surprise adding in HEB. The education
foundation grants have been really great to us. We won a bike grant last year to help our kids with that for gross motor skills and this one, we will just continue to push for more and push for doing great things for our students, our little Ball ECC 3 and 4 year-olds,” said Marek.
As for the curriculum itself, Marek says she’s excited for the kids and can’t wait to get cooking.
“We are able to just bring in a lot of different curriculum pieces, math, writing and something that is really engaging for the kids. So, what it is –it’s like little carts that we can push into the classroom, and we can cook with the kids, so we are measuring. We are talking about measurements. We are talking about different writing. So, it’s just a wonderful way to engage all the different content areas,” said Marek.
Again, more than two dozen other cool classroom programs were funded thanks to the efforts of the SEF.
The folks making up the SurPRIZE Patrol included SEF board of directors, Seguin ISD Superintendent Veronica Vijil; members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees and central office staff. Also accompanying the group on the large yellow traveling school bus were members of the Seguin High School Band which also spent half of its day providing celebration music in the hallways. New to the group were high school journalism students and photographers assigned to capture the moments.
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Area volleyball teams ready for area round matches
(Pleasanton) -- In the Class 3A Division 1 playoffs, the Marion Lady Bulldog volleyball team will take on Goliad this evening for an area round match.
The Lady Bulldogs knocked off 24th-ranked Crystal City on Tuesday in the bi-district round. Marion came back from down two sets to one to beat the Lady Javelinas.
The Goliad Tigerettes, champions of District 26-3A, are the ranked 3rd in Class 3A in the state of Texas.
The winner of tonight’s Marion/Goliad Area round match will meet the winner of the London/Progreso match in the Region 4 semifinals next week.
(Pleasanton) -- The Navarro Lady Panthers, who swept past Lago Vista on Monday in the Class 4A Division 2 Bi-District round, will play Devine tonight in Pleasanton.
Devine and Navarro met during the regular season. The Lady Panthers swept the match on September 10th at Navarro High School.
The winner of tonight’s match will go on to the Region 4 semifinals next week to meet the winner of the Kingsville King/ Sweeney Area round match.
Both the Lady Panthers and Marion Lady Bulldogs are playing their area round matches at Pleasanton High School tonight.
Marion and Goliad will play at 6 p.m.
Devine and Navarro will play at 8 p.m.
(New Braunfels) -- The Seguin Lady Matadors, who swept San Antonio John Jay in the Class 5A Division 1 Bi-District playoff on Tuesday, will play Smithson Valley tomorrow night.
The Lady Mats were the co-champions of District 27-5A. The Lady Rangers were the fourth place team in 26-5A. The winner of Friday’s match will meet the winner of the area round match between Flour Bluff and McAllen in the Region 4 semis next week.
Tomorrow night’s area match between Seguin and Smithson Valley will take place at New Braunfels Canyon High School. First serve is set for 6 O’clock.
Chris Austin
Schaefer
Irene Marie Condel Schaefer, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on November 5, 2024. Irene was born on September 12, 1948 in Shiner, Texas to Josephine (Schleinschok) and Henry Condel. Irene continued to work in the family insurance business that she started with her husband Adolph in 1978. She was instrumental in building Schaefer Crop Insurance and was still very involved in the daily operations. She had a strong faith in God and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Irene loved her whole family with a full heart. Her kind words and ability to be there for everyone no matter what they needed will be missed by everyone that knew her. Irene could beat any of us playing Scrabble and she was the one you wanted on your team for Spades. We will miss her cooking, her laugh, her beautiful smile, her advice and especially her hugs. She was the true matriarch of our whole family and set the example of how we should live our lives.
Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Adolph L. Schaefer, Jr., her parents, and her brothers, Jimmy Condel and Henry Condel and brother-in-law, Damon Schaefer.
Survivors include her daughter, Yvonne Lopez and husband Noel; sons, Craig Schaefer and wife Nichole, and Derek Schaefer; grandchildren, Tyler Behlen and wife Brooke, Brandi Surman and husband Jeff, and Stephanie Schaefer and fiancé Seth Lawler; great-grandchildren, Ty, Trigger, Tinsley and Timber Behlen; sisters, Diana Johnston and husband Dusty, Rose
Roecker and husband Albert, and Patsy Fitzimmons; brothers, Johnny Condel and wife Theresa and Alvin Condel and wife Becky; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Condel, Bobbie Condel, Patsy Boehm and husband Bobby, and Janie Boehm and husband Waldo; brothers-in-law, Randy Schaefer and wife Mimi, Donnie Schaefer and wife Gayle, and Mike Schaefer; several aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, other loving family members and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. with Deacon Victor Garcia officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 306 Ave. F, Shiner, Texas with Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. A reception will follow.
Serving as pallbearers will be Cole McDonald, Donnie Alsobrooks, Dennis Hausler, Reid Schaefer, Ross Roecker and Jason Condel.
We, the family, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr James Rider for going above and beyond for so many years and Amanda with GRMC Hospice for helping us get through these last weeks.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 306 Ave. F., Shiner, Texas, 77984.
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.
Herron
Audrey Ellen (Leach) Herron, age 92 of Seguin since 2013, passed away with her children at her side on October 25. 2024. Audrey previously lived in Silver City, New Mexico where her husband Roger and her retired in 1988. She was born in Belvidere, Illinois on April 12, 1932, to Fernandine Alice (Bowers) and Orous Ira Leach.
A longtime member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Seguin and Church of the Good Shephard Episcopal Church in Silver City, New Mexico, Audrey was an active member of the Daughters of the King in both parishes for over 30 years and also a long time member of the Christian P.E.O. Women’s’ Organization dedicated to the advancement of women’s’ education and advancement. She served in numerous positions in both organizations over the years. She was an XJWC (Jr Women’s’ Club) member for many years and was active in that organization until moving to Seguin, TX.
Audrey was also a dedicated Hospital Volunteer for over 20 years while living in Wyoming and New Mexico. She maintained her Beautician’s License that she attained after high school until 1977, “just in case” as she said. She worked with her husband Roger in his insurance business in Cheyenne, Wyoming until his retirement and their move to Silver City where they began their traveling adventures to many places including their condo in Mazatlán, Mexico for over 20 years until his death in 2001. She then continued her travels with her sister and daughters until such a time that she “just couldn’t keep up” as she said. She never tired of helping others and was always available
with her kind heart and helping hand whenever needed.
Audrey knew all her birds by sight and sound and never missed a day feeding them. She loved her plants and tended them with care daily. She was just always there for whomever needed her. Her infectious smile and her bright blue eyes will be missed by all who knew her.
Audrey is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger H. Herron, and son in law, Roger Cutcher.
She is survived by daughter Renee Cutcher, daughter Rhonda (Randy) Cushatt, and Roger L. (Wendy) Herron, grandchildren Craig (Kim), Michael, Allison, Jenna (Nick), Elise (Sam) and Steven (Rachel). She is also blessed with Great Grandchildren Justin, Dalton, Corben, Henk, Jacob, Bailey, Allannah, Miles, Sonny and Cooper, her sister Connie (Dan) Luker and her brother Larry Leach, sisters in law Linda Carter and Marge Herron, brother in law Doug (Judy) Herron as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with reception to follow in McKeogh Hall. Interment will follow at a later date in Silver City, New Mexico where she will join her husband Roger in the columbarium at Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Memorials may be sent to either Episcopal Church and/or GRMC Hospice, Seguin, TX. Special love and thank you to her loving caregivers Yoli, Mary, Denise, Iris, and Melissa and Tracy Hunt, and to the entire staff of GRMC Hospice who never left her side.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Washum
Guadalupe Carolina “Cary” Washum, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on October 23, 2024. Cary was born on September 11, 1956 in Nixon, Texas to Nicholasa (Vela) and Refugio Lopez. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, Pauline Martinez, Antonia Arias, and Refugio Lopez, Jr.
Survivors include her loving husband of 41 years, Troy Washum; daughters, Elizabeth Spaulding and husband Brian, and JoAnn Washum; grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Dylan, and Megan Spaulding; sisters, Dora Gutierrez and husband Jimmy, Soila Villarreal and husband Pete, Nicholasa Spicer and husband Terry, and Kathy Vega and husband Joe; brother-in-law, Joe Washum and wife Letha; sister-in-law, Julia Lopez; numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, other
Sanchez
Efraim Perez Sanchez, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on November 1, 2024. Efraim was born on July 4, 1949 in New Braunfels, Texas to Nazaria (Perez) and Bernardino Sanchez. Efraim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.
Efraim is preceded in death by his son, Efrain Sanchez, Jr., his parents and his sister, Mary Ann Estrada.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Maria A. Sanchez; children, Dora A. Perez and husband Roy, Christopher Sanchez and wife Lorinda, Paul A. Sanchez, and Eric M. Sanchez; daughter-in-law, Rafaela Sanchez; grandchildren, Angus M. Perez and wife Carley, Amber Sanchez, Efrain Sanchez III, and wife Emery, Valerie A. Perez and husband Justin, Jade Sanchez, Christopher Sanchez, Jr. and Gavino Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Aaron M. Perez,
loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A reception will follow.
Private burial will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dylan Spaulding, Brian Spaulding, Daniel Vega, San Juan Arias, Johnny Acosta, Joel Cardenas, Cesar Rendon and Jorge Herrera.
You are invited 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.
Easton G. Perez, Olivia G. Perez, Ozzy Bear, Patrick Casas, Travis Jaxon San Nicholas, and Ephraim Sanchez IV; siblings, Bernard P. Sanchez and wife Blanca, Mike P. Sanchez, Jimmy P. Sanchez and wife Dottie, Ruben P. Sanchez and wife Angelina, and Irene S. Aleman and husband Pedro; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ruben Sanchez officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Santo Tomas Cemetery in Seguin.
Serving as pallbearers will Angus Perez, Justin Bear, Roy Perez, Christopher Sanchez, Eric Sanchez, Christopher Sanchez, Jr., Aaron Perez, and Efrain Sanchez III.
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.
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Trump Hints At White House Job for RFK Jr.
(West Palm Beach, FL) -- Donald Trump says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can make America healthy again. Speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, the projected winner of the presidential election said Kennedy is a great guy and he wants to do some things -- and they’ll let him go to it. Kennedy, a controversial anti-vaxxer, has been mentioned as a possible White House czar, likely involving health, food and medicine.
California’s Proposition 35 Passes
(Los Angeles, CA) -- California’s voters have passed Proposition 35 by a wide margin. It will create a permanent tax on the state’s health insurance providers. The tax revenue generated will provide funding for the state’s Medi-Cal healthcare program. The state will be strictly required to use the tax revenue to reimburse Medi-Cal providers for primary, specialty and emergency care. That includes for things like family planning, mental health and prescription drugs.
Voters Weigh In On Abortion Measures In 10 States
(Undated) -- Abortion protections passed Tuesday in eight of ten states where they were on the ballot. South Dakota rejected constitutional protections for abortion, where a near-total ban will remain in effect. A similar measure failed in Florida, meaning most abortions will still be banned after six weeks. Eight other states, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and New York passed measures that would amend constitutions to establish a right to abortion.
Exit Poll: More Voters Say Abortion Should Be Legal In All Cases
(Undated) -- Voters’ views on abortion are changing. An NBC News exit poll finds that a higher share of voters casting ballots in Tuesday’s election feel abortion should be legal in all cases, compared to the 2020 election. Today, that number is 33-percent, compared to 25-percent four years ago. The poll also finds that a larger share of Trump voters say abortion should be legal, up ten points from the 2020 election. The number of voters who think abortion should be illegal in all cases has shrunk from 17-percent to six-percent.
Operation Blue Santa
Texas Lutheran University is having an Operation Blue Santa Christmas Toy Drive in partnership with KWED’s annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive until Friday, Dec. 6. Donated new, unwrapped toys, crafts, books, and games suitable for ages 0 to 18 to various collection points on the TLU campus or in the Seguin community. TLU will also accept cash or check only for Operation Blue Santa. Make checks payable to the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa Program and mail to Texas Lutheran University, Attn: Ali Bratcher, 1000 W. Court St. Seguin, TX 78155 or dropped them off at the First Year Experience & Student Engagement Center at TLU.
Municipal Court Case Reduction Campaign
The Seguin Municipal Court will run its first ever Case Reduction Campaign through Sunday, Dec. 15. During the campaign, the court will consider reducing fines owned and possibly establish payment plans, community service or other alternatives for those who may not be able to pay. Individuals with an active outstanding warrant issued out of the Seguin Municipal Court are encouraged to appear in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 660 S. State Hwy. 46 in Seguin or call 830-401-2325 to discuss their cases.
Building the Future: Skilled Trades and Tech Job Fair
The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (Seguin EDC), New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Schertz Economic Development Corporation (Schertz EDC), and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), will host a Building the Future: Skilled Trades and Tech Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the New Braunfels Food Bank, located at 1620 S. Seguin Ave in New Braunfels. Job seekers are encouraged to come prepared with resumes, dress professionally, and be ready to interview with potential employers. For more information, follow the sponsoring entities on social media.
Evangelical
Lutheran Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication
The Guadalupe County Historical Commission will dedicate a Guadalupe County Historical Marker at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, located on the Lower Seguin Road in Marion at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Kingdom Rescue Barks & Brews Fundraiser
The Kingdom Rescue will have its Barks & Brews Fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the historic K. Spoetzl Brewery and Distillery in Shiner during Verans Day weekend. There will be face painting, pet costume contest, pet parade, pet photography, $5 microchips, silent raffle, vendor shopping, and pet adoptions and pet and veteran blessing including a performance of the National Anthem by Maddie Dawn Music. Entry is free and leashed pets are welcome.
Understanding Emotional Triggers Small Group Workshop
The Harper Ministries International will offer an Understanding Emotional Triggers Small Group Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Seguin Public Library, 1st Floor Conference Room. To register, visit www.harperministries.org.
Seguin’s Art & Wine Walk
The Seguin Commission on the Arts will have its Seguin’s Art & Wine Walk fundraiser from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 in downtown Seguin. There will be wine tastings, live music, art shows, and more. General admission is $40, Veterans are $30 (available exclusively at the Seguin Visitor Center). This is a 21+ event. Tickets are available through Eventbrite or at the Seguin Visitor Center, located at 200 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
Seguin Elks Lodge Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Thankful For Our Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1331 CH Mathies Jr. in Seguin. Veterans and their families are welcome. For more information and to register, call Kristine at 830-556-4641.
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. Come celebrate the 248th Birthday of The US Marine Corps. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
City of Seguin Offices/Seguin Public Library Closure
The City of Seguin Non-Emergency offices and the Seguin Public Library will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling routes will be collected as normal.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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.
Guadalupe County Jury Cancellation
The Guadalupe County Jury Pool scheduled at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 has been canceled.
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.
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.
Native Plant Society
The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will have its Monthly Meeting beginning with a plant/seed exchange and social at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Texas. Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St. The program will be Karen Husum Clary, Ph. D., visa Zoom discussing Yuccas, Agaves, Sotols—What’s the Difference? For more information, visit http://npsot.org/chapters/guadalupe/.
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.
Chamber Business After-Hours Networking
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Business After-Hours Networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at GRMC (Central Entrance), located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin.
NARFE Chapter 0672 Meeting
There will be a NARFE Chapter 0672 Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the 710 Activity Center, located at 710 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The program will an Open Season Health Fair. For more information, call 210-215-2352 or email tjvital@gmail. com, or visit www.narfe.org/site/chapter672.
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 Lights and Sirens Cornhole Tournament
The Seguin Fire Alumni and the Seguin Police Alumni will have its first ever Lights and Sirens 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.
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Steven Garcia Jr Memorial Car Show
There will be a Steven Garcia Jr Memorial Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 17 at the Fiesta Ballroom, located at 735 Interstate Hwy 10. Check-in is at 9:15 a.m. and registration is $20 the day of the event. Early registration is available by calling 830-305-6052 or emailing stefanitrevino22@ gmail.com. All proceeds benefit a scholarship for a SHS welding student.
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.
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.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:308 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
Comal Country Music Show
The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured guests performers will be Monte Good and Terry Lyne Moore. The doors open at 6 p.m. with an $8 cover charge. All proceeds benefit charities.
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.
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.
Beginning Watercolor with Cat
The Seguin Art League will offer Beginning Watercolor with Cat from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $35 with supplies included. The class is for ages 18 and older. This introduction to watercolor will include color theory, use of the color wheel, the correct watercolor brush and usage, description and types of watercolor paper, and how to control washes. Students will be working on a simple impressionistic landscape. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
Seguin Art League Drawing Skills Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Drawing Skills Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 at 104 S. Austin in Seguin. This class is for all skill levels ages 18 and older and will focus on different drawing techniques and subjects each week. You will begin with a guided activity, then will continue on structured lessons or your own drawing projects. The cost is $20 with basic supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472.
TLU’s 2nd Annual Dia De Los Veteranos
Texas Lutheran University will have its 2nd Annual Dia De Los Veteranos from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Langner Hall parking lot, located at 1000 W. Court St. in Seguin. There will be a car show & shine, free food and drinks, TLU Mariachi performance, live graffiti art, photo booth, moon bounce, vendor market, book reading and signing and music by Dj Chuko. There is no registration fee for the car show and check in is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 830-372-6073.
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.
The Table Seguin Free Meal
The Table Seguin offers a free meal from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be food, fellowship, and activities for children. For more information, visit www.Thetableseguin.com.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.
Christmas Toy Assistance Program
The Precious Life Suicide Prevention will offer its Christmas Toy Assistance Program for Comal and
Guadalupe Counties until Saturday, Nov. 30. No registrations will be accepted via phone, email the parents full name, full name of each child, age and gender of each child, full address including zip, and phone number, and any assistance currently receiving to registerforchristmas@gmail.com. Registration will close once max number of participants is reached.
December
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.
TLU’s Operation Blue Santa
Texas Lutheran University is partnering with KWED for an Operation Blue Santa Christmas Toy Drive until Friday, Dec. 6. New, unwrapped toys crafts, books and games suitable for ages 0 to 18 are being collected a various locations on the TLU campus and in the Seguin community. TLU is accepting cash or check donations only for Operation Blue Santa.
Wesley-Harper UMC Fashion Fusion 2024
The Wesley-Harper UMC will present its Fashion Fusion 2024 at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Seguin Events Complex, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $25 pre-sale or $30 at the door and are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the church, located at 754 W. Court St. in Seguin or at Serenity Boutique, located at 837 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information and tickets call 210-669-3404 or 210-857-4752.
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.
GCCWB Ugly Sweater Dinner Party
The Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board (GCCWB) will have its Ugly Sweater Dinner Party at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment with Magician, Carlos David, dinner, and an Ugly Sweater Contest. Tickets are available at www.gccwb.org/ event-details/5th-annual-ugly-sweater-dinner-party.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Merry Melodies, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
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Public Service Award Nominations
The GVEC’s Public Service Award (PSA) acknowledges deserving individuals and organizations who consistently make a positive impact on their community. Nominations for the GVEC 2025 Individual or Organization PSA are being accepted until Monday, Dec. 16 at www.gvec.org/psa.
Seguin Art
League Creating Fabric Designs Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Creating Fabric Designs Class from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will learn to use block print techniques to create their own unique fabric. A reusable block will be carved using custom colors that you create. The class is for adults and the cost is $35 with supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472.
Seguin Art League Beginning Drawing Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Beginning Drawing Class, for ages 9 to 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Seguin Art League, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The class will cover basic skills and lead up to drawing in 3D, and finish with a still life drawing. The cost is $35 with supplies included. Participants can also bring their own supplies. There is a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 10. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
February
Chamber 2025 Showcase Seguin: Wild West Business Round-Up
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 2025 Showcase Seguin Wild West Business RoundUp from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration is required for all attendees. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid a $5 entry fee. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
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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YARD SALES
GARAGE SALE: 419 Lakeview Drive, Saturday, November 8th starting at 8am. Nice clothing all sizes, 2 Christmas decorated ($10 and $20), dinnerware, cutlery, gifts for Christmas, No Junk!
MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 1021 N. Guadalupe Street. Saturday, November 9, starting at 8am. Little bit of everything!!
