Nov. 14, 2024
Seguin ISD Superintendent shares more details behind Town Hall meeting
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- The Seguin ISD is taking its own steps in addressing bullying and the handling of the issue within its campuses. A Town Hall Meeting to discuss bullying and other concerns is being planned for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center.
Meanwhile, the community can’t help but note that the town hall meeting comes at the heels of a pair of TV news stories from San Antonio in which they hone in on the alleged bullying problem in the Seguin ISD. Recent tragedies involving the loss of students at Seguin High School reportedly prompted the area media outlet to provide more insight into the issue interviewing parents whose kids have been victimized.
Although the district provided a written statement to the TV station, the district’s perspective was never really revealed.
That’s at least according to Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil who tells Seguin Radio KWED that there’s more to the story.
“I’ll say two things about that. One is as a proactive measure; we reached out to the news channel and actually, I just completed an interview with that same reporter that conducted the other two stories. So, we wanted to get our story out there and that’s how I opened. Thanks for giving us a chance to have a voice in this and secondly, just recognizing that I haven’t’ been here a long time but I am a community member of Seguin and what I recognize is we are in mourning. That mourning manifests itself in different ways in different people. But what we are trying to do is for our students, inform them about ways that they can manage conflict.
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Are you ready to gobble up the NEXT $100?
Seguin Today Magazine staff and KWED Radio surprise Brooklyn Haecker with the winning jackpot of $100 for the October Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Read more to learn how you can become the winner of the November Turkey Scavenger Hunt now available in this month’s magazine edition. See story on page 2.
Scavenger Hunt winner shares excitement over magazine contest
(Seguin) – Don’t forget that it “pays to play” when you pick up this month’s edition of the Seguin Today Magazine.
The November magazine, again, features its second scavenger hunt contest. This one is called Turkey Day.
Surprised with the winning jackpot of $100 for the October Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt was local resident Brooklyn Haecker. Magazine staff and KWED Radio surprised Haecker with her prize while she worked the counter over at Pecantown Books & Brews.
Haecker says getting the money was just as exciting as when she heard that she had won the contest last month.
“I’m very excited,” said Haecker. “Actually, when I got the call, I started to jump up and down. Everybody was looking at me. It was kind of funny. I was really happy about it.”
This month’s contest will run the same but instead of pumpkins, folks will be stopping by 12 local businesses in search of turkeys.
Participants of the scavenger hunt are simply asked to take the magazine with them when they visit the 12 businesses listed.
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Lights & Sirens cornhole tourney set for Saturday
PD, Fire chiefs to compete for bragging rights
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Sign-up is still underway for those looking to become a cornhole champion?
The first ever Lights & Sirens Cornhole Tournament is set for this Saturday at the Pecan Bottom at Max Starcke Park East.
The fundraising event is being hosted by the Seguin Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Seguin Citizens Fire Academy.
Speaking on behalf of the alumni associations is Jeannette Crabb. Crabb says the groups wanted a fun way to bring the community together in support of the local departments.
“We have watched how these departments really work well together when there is a major incident or a fire or an automobile accident and we thought, we need to come together too as a group and we will share the planning and share the work and share the fundraising that results from this,” said Crabb.
While they expect a number of teams to participate, Crabb says folks won’t want to miss this weekend’s featured matchup.
“We are going to have a featured match between Fire Chief Dale Skinner and Assistant Fire Chief Garrick Herbert and Chief Jason Brady and Assistant Police Chief Rusty Suarez. And as you can imagine, they’ve already
started making enticing remarks to each other and there won’t be a losing team but let’s say that the non-prevailing team is going to have to make a monetary contribution to the alumni association but not their own alumni. They’ve got to make it to the opposing team’s alumni. We wanted to make this a fun event,” said Crabb.
Other events planned include a silent auction, raffles, DJ music, food trucks and desserts.
The tournament gets underway at 10 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $100 for a two-man team. To sign up, visit the QR code available on the Seguin PD or city of Seguin’s Facebook page.
Friday Clay Shoot to benefit non-profit still accepting teams
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- A local contractor will be taking a break from the job site this Friday in hopes of filling up those shelves over at the Christian Cupboard.
It apparently is not too late to join Sullivan Contracting Services as it hosts its first ever Charity Sporting Clays Shoot at the Moyesway Shooting Sports Complex in Kingsbury. The fundraiser will be held from approximately noon to 3 p.m.
Jordan Richardson, of Sullivan Contracting, says giving back is at
the heart of the company and felt that the shoot was the best way to give back this holiday season.
“Faith, family, relationships and results – those are our four core values, so our ownership has a heart for the community, and they just want to give back a little bit. So, we decided that we would like to do some sort of larger engagement and fundraiser for somebody that we have already been partnering with. We’ve partnered with the Christian
Cupboard on a small scale for a while now. We just do an ongoing collection that we take over there monthly,” said Richardson.
Richardson says although the clay shoot is this Friday, there is still plenty of time to enter a team of four
“I think we are at 19 teams right now. So, we still have a few available. It will kind of be first come, first serve that way we don’t push it in to having multiple flights of shooters,” said Richardson.
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That they can address stress in their lives and just provide them with the tools that they need. It gave us the opportunity to say exactly that – that we live in a society where all of these topics are encountered. It’s not just Seguin ISD. So, however, they chose to do that. We wanted to have our voice out there too just to make it known. Maybe just stating the obvious. This is not a Seguin problem. This is a national problem,” said Vijil.
Vijil says this added attention has since directed the district to further engage the community on the issue of bullying.
“Rather than be reactive, we’re trying to be proactive so this town hall, what I want to illustrate is the fast forwardness of our thinking that we can get more community members involved with this to work toward a solution, a plan, a way to enhance what we already have. So, the purpose of the town hall meeting is that it is going to be set up in such a fashion that we are going to have something set out where anybody who has a question, we will ask them to submit it by Friday. We will provide a link. So that is going to kind of drive some of the topics that we discuss. We can see what is out there. What do people still have questions about after we have responded and also, I will invite different people from organizations of resources that we already have and that we already utilize – letting the community know what we do have in place and where there are areas for improvement,” said Vijil.
Vijil says making this dialogue difficult for the district to address are the federal laws and district policies surrounding student privacy which prevent them from discussing the cases with the public. However, in this town hall meeting, she says the district will be addressing its practices along with the procedures surrounding student safety.
“So, while we can’t get into any specific cases, any specific reports that have been brought forth – in general, I think that we can all agree that bullying has always been a widespread challenge to school districts, to campuses and we are always searching of ways to improve the reporting, the investigating, the closing the loop, the communication, the ways to report bullying, the types of bullying. There is a lot to it. It’s not just bullying as we said in our initial response. These are challenges that we have maybe enhanced by technology, and we are trying to stay a step ahead of young people nowadays. It’s all sorts of topics,” said Vijil.
Vijil says next week’s meeting is designed for progress and hopes that folks remain engaged so that together – they can work toward a solution.
“I think really what I would ask is that people come to us with an open mind and just a solutions-oriented attitude. This is a community problem for us that we are trying to address. It’s going to take a community. Every voice counts but also informing the community about some things that they may not be aware of,” said Vijil.
Parents are encouraged to check their emails for the link in which to submit questions for the town hall meeting. The deadline to submit questions will be 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. The link is also available on the school district’s website or social media pages.
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Although Sullivan Contracting is hosting the event, Richardson says other colleagues in the industry are also helping to make the event a success.
“We are going to do a lunch. Masters Electrical (Services), they have donated the food and the cooking of the food. They are well versed in the art of barbecuing. So, they have a pretty nice setup, and we will do the lunch first and then shooting will take a
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Next, they’ll need to find the matching Jack-OLantern, write down what Jack-O-Lantern went with which business, and then fill out the form. Once individuals are done, they can drop it off or mail it to KWED at 609 E. Court Street. The winning entry for a $100 Visa gift card will then be pulled from all the correct collected entries in a live drawing on KWED Radio on Dec. 3.
Haecker says she knows others will also have just as much fun searching for those fun hidden holiday gems.
“I’m so awkward already and so I’m walking in and
couple of hours and we will come back and do an awards ceremony. We are going to have the Christian Cupboard on site. They are actually participating as well. They have a team that is going to shoot,” said Richardson.
Like Masters Electrical Services, other companies have also pitched in, many of them donating prizes for a raffle. Cost is $600 for a 4-man team. Those wishing to join are asked to contact Richardson as soon as possible at 830-402-8691. Moyesway Shooting Sports is located at 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury.
they are like ‘hey, how can I help you?’ and I’m like I’m just here walking around doing the scavenger hunt so they got excited too when I came in too. It was all good vibes all the way around,” said Haecker. “I enjoyed the places that actually hid it in the store. I think the hardest one is the vintage store (Dee’s Emporium). That one was the most difficult. She really got creative with it. She hid it in one of the back rooms but I did just enjoy going to all of the places because not one place on that list had I actually been to before, so it was nice actually to meet new people and see the actual stores in town that I hadn’t been to before.”
In fact, Haecker says the best part was visiting businesses that were not necessarily new to the town but new to her.
“I hope lots more stores around town participate because I think that would be good, but I think more people should do it. It was really fun. I got to explore other parts of the town that I hadn’t seen yet and so I think more people should come out and do it,” said Haecker. You can grab your copy of Seguin Today around town or at our KWED office located at 609 E. Court Street. All scavenger hunt entries must be turned in at KWED by Nov. 30 to participate.
Navarro Lady Panthers sweep Sweeny in regional semis; will face rival Wimberley in regional finals
Chris Austin
(Weimar) — The Navarro Lady Panthers are moving on to the Class 4A Division 2 Region 4 finals.
Navarro swept past Sweeny in the regional semifinals in Weimar on Tuesday night, taking the match 25-17, 25-21, 25-17. The Lady Panthers have won nine straight sets in their three playoff victories.
Navarro seniors Kate Wozniak and Morgan Helms along with juniors Rylee Smith, Brooklyn Fox and Emi Harris came up big at the net with devastating smashes and stymieing blocks in Tuesday’s victory. Senior back line defender Tegan Harborth was active coming up with a number of digs leading to several Lady Panther points.
Navarro will now take on District 26-4A rival Wimberley in the Elite 8. The Lady Texans have also swept through their three postseason matches to get to the regional finals. Wimberley took
down Manor New Tech in the bi-district round. In the area round, they beat Cuero. And on Tuesday night, the Lady Texans knocked off Sinton in the regional semifinals.
The Lady Panthers defeated Lago Vista in their first round match. They took out Devine in the area round.
Wimberley is ranked No. 1 in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 4A Division 2 State Volleyball Poll. Navarro is ranked No. 10. The Lady Texans took both of their district matches against the Lady Panthers this season, winning both in straight sets.
The regional volleyball final match between Navarro and Wimberley will take place Thursday at Alamo Heights High School. First serve is set for 6 p.m. The winner will move on to the state semifinals next Monday or Tuesday.
VITAL STATISTICS
John “Bradley” Spahn, age 47, of Seguin, TX, passed away on November 8, 2024. He was born December 27, 1976 in Victoria, Texas to John R. and Leosha Ann (Dawson) Spahn.
Bradley was a graduate of Victoria High School class of 1995. He was a good man, son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He was full of wisdom, very laid back, always wanting and willing to help others. He was always spontaneous and ready to go make memories. He was a jack of all trades, always working - whether it be at his job, at his home, working at the farm, or doing other things for others.
Alexander Spahn
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roger and Leosha
Dawson, Harold and June Spahn, and his uncle Ralph Spahn.
He is survived by his loving wife Kimberly; children Emily, Laynie, and Bentley; parents, John and Ann Spahn; brother, Bryan Spahn and wife Ashley; nephews Beckett and August Spahn; aunt, Doris Dickson and husband Ron; in-laws Glenn Haas and wife Catherine, Susie Reneau and husband Butch; many more loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Life Center (CLC) at First Methodist Church in Seguin with the Reverend Ray Perales officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family for the children’s education fund.
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.
Ramona Bernice Alexander, age 86 of Seguin, Texas, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Ramona was born on May 20, 1938 in Ookala, Hawaii to Andrew Peters, Sr., and Josephine (Silva) Peters.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Marion J. Alexander Jr. (MJ), brother, Andrew Peters Jr., and her great-grandson, Nathan Mejia.
Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Marion J. Alexander Sr., daughters, Wendy Hawver and husband Ray, Sheryl Nelson and husband Kirk and Martha Alexander; brother, Jimmy and wife Maryann Peters; sisters, Barbara McDaniel and husband Jim, Karen Peters, Mary Kay Carvalho and husband Gerald, Priscilla Gray and husband Bill, Cindy Peters, Susan Pascal-Beck and husband John, Brenda Harris and husband Brian, Kathy Vogt and husband Nelson and Veronica
Goforth and husband Roy; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mabel Toussaint and husband Tom and brother-in-law, Ken Evans; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and many others that called her mom.
Ramona was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and was a past member of Jokers Wild Motorcycle club. She was also an incredible employee with the Seguin school district as a long time School bus Driver. When Ramona wasn’t working, she enjoyed spending time with her large and beautiful family, or taking rides with her beloved husband. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial service celebrating Ramona’s life will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a 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.
Lampmann
Barbara Bargfrede Lampmann, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on November 8, 2024.
Barbara was born in Seguin, Texas on February 10, 1937 to Walter and Leona (Woelke) Bargfrede.
Barbara was raised on her family farm tending to crops and livestock. She once exhibited the Guadalupe County Grand Champion steer. She attended both Neumann and Elm Creek schools. She was on the volleyball team and active in 4-H.
Upon her graduation from Elm Creek School she began her 40-year long career for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, USDA. She served by assisting farmers and ranchers in Guadalupe County until she retired in 1995. Following her retirement, she worked part-time for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District for 2 years.
Barbara married Walter F. Lampmann on July 15, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church at Elm Creek. They lived in Seguin throughout their 56year marriage. Barbara was an active member of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and a founding member of the Zonta Club of Seguin, where she was named 2006 Woman of Achievement. She remained active in the club until she could no longer drive. She and Walter loved to travel and host parties for their friends and family.
Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Walter F.
Lampmann, her parents, in-laws Walter A. and Edna Lampmann, brothers, Walter Bargfrede, Jr and Edward Bargfrede, and sister-in-law, Lillian Bargfrede.
Survivors include her nephew, Rodney Bargfrede and wife Tammy; nieces, Carol Ronshausen and husband Gary, and Brenda Franklin and husband Kelly; sister-in-law, Betty Bargfrede; great-nephews Caleb Bargfrede and wife Cady, Cameron Bargfrede and girlfriend Brittany Largent, Gary Wayne Ronshausen and wife Ashley, Shawn Ronshausen and wife Erin, and Graham and Garrett Franklin; the staff of Willowbrook Personal Care Home; as well as other loving family members and a host of special friends.
Visitation will begin on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Marcus Bigott officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Bargfrede, Caleb Bargfrede, Cameron Bargfrede, Gary Ronshausen, Shawn Ronshausen, Gary Wayne Ronshausen, Kelly Franklin, Graham Franklin, and Garrett Franklin. Past and present Zonta Club Members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N Travis St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
Ramirez VITAL STATISTICS
On November 8, 2024, God called one of His angels home—Carla Alejandra Medina Ramirez, La Voz de Oro, to join His heavenly choir. Carla, 43, of Seguin, Texas, was born on April 22, 1981, in San Antonio, Texas, to Irene (Dominguez) and Nicolas Medina. She is survived by her greatest loves: her children, Alexander Raymond Ramirez and Scarlett Leia Ramirez; her parents, Irene and Nicolas Medina; her brother, Mike Medina; her sister, Sonia Hernandez (Andrew); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Carla was preceded in death by her beloved abuelo, Isidro Medina.
Carla’s greatest pride and joy were her children. She was a devoted mother, loving, caring, and always supportive of their every accomplishment, both big and small. Carla’s love for her family knew no bounds. She cherished her parents, siblings, extended family, and friends deeply.
As a gifted musician, singer, director, teacher, and mentor, she touched countless lives. She served as the Associate Mariachi Director at Irving
Middle School and served as Teatro De Artes’ Mariachi Juan Seguin Musical Director. She will forever be remembered as a cherished member of Mariachi Las Alteñas, where she forged lasting bonds of sisterhood over the course of more than 20 years.
Visitation for Carla will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Private interment will be held at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will be Cirilo Campos, Andrew Hernandez, Val Luna III, Christian Medina, Isidro Medina, Jr. Mike Medina, Alfonso Medrano, Jr., and Alexander Ramirez.
At the family’s request and in lieu of flowers and/or plants please make a monetary donation to the “Supporting La Voz de Oro, Carla Medina’s Children” via GoFundMe https://bit.ly/RamirezChildren and/or deposit monetary donations to any Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) and apply it to the Carla Medina Ramirez Children Fund Account No. 237976200.
You may visit www.treshewell.com.
Switching From Cigs To Vape Results In Respiratory Improvement
(Undated) -- New research finds those who switch from cigarettes to vaping will improve their respiratory health. The data in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press shows adults who completely switched over tended to experience less wheezing but the same amount of coughing. The study looked at adults between 2013 and 2019 who reported smoking cigarettes exclusively at the beginning and reported a baseline cough or wheeze.
Heart Disease Deaths Rising In Rural America
(Undated) -- More people are dying from heart disease in the rural areas of America. A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows heart disease deaths went up among 25 to 64-year-olds in U.S. rural areas by about 21 percent between 2010 and 2022. The study looked at 11 million deaths during that time frame. The study shows heart death rates declined nine percent among seniors in urban areas.
DEA Warns Of Illegal Online Pharmacies Selling Pills With Meth, Fentanyl
(Washington, DC) -- Officials are warning of illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and meth. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a safety alert about the increase. It says it found websites in the Dominican Republic and India that claim to be legitimate but are working with drug traffickers. A warning was also issued from the CDC this week about a potential public health risk from ordering what appears to be prescription meds from online pharmacies.
People Drank More During Pandemic
(Undated) -- People started drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that lasted into at least 2022. A new survey saw increases in the amount of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths in 2020 compared to 2018. Those numbers failed to subside two years later when things started to return to normal. The study was published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Rally of Hope
A Coming together in Fellowship and Worship by Vertical Praise will be held from 11AM12:30PM on Saturday, November 16th in Central Park @ 201 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
6th Annual Veterans Day Thanksgiving Dinner
The Priesthood Alamo Chapter will host its 6th Annual Veterans Day Thanksgiving Dinner from 3PM - 7:30PM on Saturday, November 16th at The American Legion in H.U. Wood Post 245 at 618 E. Kingsbury St in Seguin. Contact (210) 753-0518.
Seguin Chamber Luncheon
The Seguin Chamber will host a Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec 4th, at the Seguin Coliseum. Check-in and Network will be held from 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM, followed by Lunch and Program from 11:45 AM - 1 PM. The cost is $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for Future Members. This is an RSVP event, and no tickets will be sold at the door. All attendees must register. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the registration closes on November 26th, 2024.
Lunch & Learn
The Seguin Young Professionals will host a Lunch & Learn event on Nov. 20th from 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM @ Court Street Coffee Shop featuring guest speaker Elaine Bennett. Registration is highly encouraged.
Bag Sale
Guadalupe County United Way is having a Bag Sale with MiniGrip at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 1088 Freeport Way. This event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the Minigrips United Way Campaign.
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.
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.
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 210215-2352 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.
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 830-3056052 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 830-272-0040, 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 830305-8829.
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.
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.
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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 830-4012476.
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.
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.
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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 830-3050472.
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 Round-Up 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 325-9561155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for 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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