Cleaning up the streets of Seguin
This was the scene of South Austin Street just in front of the Burnt Bean restaurant early Friday early afternoon. City officials say first responders were dispatched to the area of Donegan and Austin Streets after a dump truck driver noticed smoke coming from the back of their vehicle. To ensure safety, the truck’s materials were unloaded onto the roadway where the fire department quickly extinguished the fire. Officials say no one was injured. The street, however, was closed for a few hours. Photo by Jarred Kindles.
DANGEROUS INTERSECTION
(Guadalupe County) -- If you ask Guadalupe County Commissioner Pct. 4 Stephen Germann, there is “indeed” light at the end of the tunnel.
For Germann, that light comes in the form of a traffic signal that is now on its way up at the FM 1044 and FM 78 intersection just east of Marion.
For months, Germann has spent much of his time urging that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) seriously consider moving up its plan to install a traffic-control signal at that intersection. Germann says over the years, that intersection has been witness to a record number of accidents – accidents all involving, vehicles, big rigs and even trains.
“When I was running for office and I took office in January of last year, people were already telling me if you get elected, please work on this and yes, I do drive that intersection
myself and my family does too so we already knew it was an issue but what really got it to the forefront was when I started getting the traffic queries and realizing that we were averaging collision somewhere around every two to three weeks so that really put it to the forefront. We’ve got to do something here.
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
TLU to host education fair this week for surrounding ISDs
University to help folks get their credentials for the classroom
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Do you aspire to work in an area school district? Do you have little or no experience? Do you want to know what it takes to work in the classroom?
Those interested in working in the field of education are invited to attend an Education Career Fair at Texas Lutheran University this Wednesday. Numerous school districts with full- and part-time job openings will be in attendance, including Navarro, Seguin, San Marcos, Waelder, Comal, Somerset, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, Northeast, Judson, La Vernia, East Central, Gonzales, Bastrop, Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD, and St. James Catholic School.
Those who are not certified educators should still plan to attend. “There will be various jobs available— some that require a degree and a teaching certification, while other districts will hire someone with a degree who would be able to participate in an alternative certification program,” says Dr. Donna Kubena, Director of Field
Experience and Student Teachers and Director of the Alternative Certification Program at TLU. Kubena will be on hand at the fair with information about the TLU Alternative Certification Program for those who would like more information.
University students of all majors are encouraged to attend as well, since school districts hire more than just teachers. “In addition to teaching positions, there could potentially be other openings within the district that may or may not require a bachelor’s degree and/or are outside of a classroom.”
Kubena notes that schools also hire instructional assistants, tutors, nurses, after-school program attendants, and more.
The fair will take place on Wednesday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Tschoepe Hall’s Dunne Conference Center (Room 115). Public parking is available at Beck Center. The event is free and open to all.
Head Start classroom appeal scheduled for today
CCSCT provides latest update on local classroom
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- It was only a short time away from class for a group of 3-year-olds.
Last month, the Seguin Daily News reported that the Community Council of South-Central Texas’s Head Start Program was forced to shut down one of its classes due to funding issues on the national level.
CCSCT Executive Director Bobby Deike reported that funding cuts resulted in the Head Start Office’s decision to change the enrollment number that it was willing to fund. That led to the closing of one of its classes at its center located on North Austin Street.
Earlier this month, however, Deike said the class was allowed to welcome back students at least until the CCSCT gets a response from its appeal to the main office.
“The formal letter with the reduction in funding and the reduction in enrollment is on hold until our hearing Nov. 18 is when our hearing is scheduled and then the office of Head Start has 30 days from the date of the hearing to make their final determination on funded enrollment and funding level for CCSCT so the classroom will remain open. We are estimating until Dec 18. If our appeal is granted which includes full funding for that classroom and those families, then we will be able
to keep the class open for the remainder of the program year. If the office of Head Start denies our appeal, then we will have to close the classroom at that time,” said Deike.
Deike says the original news from Head Start was a complete surprise. He says there was no warning from the federal office in anyway.
Nonetheless, CCSCT officials say they are excited to have the kids back in the classroom and hope to be as supportive as they can with families throughout this process.
Seguin ISD Town Hall meeting to address bullying set for TONIGHT
(Seguin) – Seguin ISD families are reminded about tonight’s Town Hall Meeting Last week, the school district emailed a letter inviting families to the town hall meeting which will consider and begin the dialogue of some very tough issues.
In that letter, the school district states,” Seguin ISD is aware of incidents involving district students that have been featured in local media. Federal laws and district policies surrounding student privacy prevent us from discussing the cases with the public. However, the district can address its practices and procedures
surrounding student safety.”
Officials say the district takes all reports of bullying seriously and has protocols to investigate them, and – when applicable — determine disciplinary consequences and/or criminal steps to follow. These protocols, they say, are used in every bullying incident that is reported to the district.
They say they understand that parents have concerns about bullying and student safety. They also confirm that the Seguin ISD believes it has a strong anti-bullying program and bullying response system.
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Someone is going to get killed and I just prayed that no one got killed and I started going to every wreck too and there were some really bad ones. There were some people who were really lucky in some of these wrecks that they were not killed and so I just kept pushing and pushing and pushing and no was not an acceptable answer,” said Germann.
The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court also did its part to put some pressure on TxDOT.
Not only did it approve a resolution, but the county forwarded a petition to state leaders that included 1,000 signatures from residents
who also wanted to see the project expedited.
Germann says at times, he felt as though the project wasn’t moving from the back burner. But today, he says he is grateful to finally have some results.
“When they got the crash queries from me and then every time there was a wreck, I would call. I would say, we have another one. We had another one yesterday. We had two yesterday and I think that keeping it in the spotlight made a big difference. It made a huge difference,” said Germann.
Although TxDOT is on site and has officially begun the work, the traffic signal isn’t expected to be completely operational until late December.
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They note that reports of issues such as bullying, fights, crimes against children, drug use or sales on campus and others, also can be made anonymously through the P3 portal. A link for that portal is always available on the district’s website.
District officials, however, say they
do recognize that there is always room for improvement. To that end, district officials say that is why they have scheduled tonight’s Town Hall Meeting to discuss bullying and other concerns with the community.
The town meeting gets underway at 6 p.m. today in the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center located at 1315 E. Cedar St.
Seguin’s fifth attempt to comeback from half time deficit this season falls short in bi-district round
Chris Austin
(San Antonio) -- Four times this season, the Seguin Matadors won games after trailing at half time but they couldn’t do it a fifth time in a 33-26 loss to San Antonio Southwest in the Class 5A Division I BiDistrict round on Friday night at Dragon Stadium in San Antonio.
The Matadors found themselves down 14-7 at the half and then later down 26-10 in the third quarter to the Dragons. Seguin would pull within ten with 50 seconds left in the third when quarterback Corey Dailey hit tight end Lane Seidenberger for a seven-yard touchdown. On the ensuing two-point conversion, Dailey scrambled around a Southwest pass rush and found Seidenberger again in the end zone to make the score 26-18.
A little over three and a half minutes into the fourth quarter, Dailey scored on a one-yard run on fourth down to make the score 26-24. The junior quarterback would again buy time with his feet on the following two-point conversion to find Nik Henry coming back to his quarterback from the back of the end zone to haul in the conversion just across the goal line to tie the game at 26.
The Dragons would then go on a 74-yard drive to take the lead again. Southwest running back Tyson Deen scored his third touchdown of the night with a 23-yard TD run down the right sideline to put the Dragons up, 33-26 with 2:53 left in the ball game.
The Matadors would get the ball back and drive into Southwest territory with under a minute to go. On a fourth and long, Nik Henry could not haul in a bullet pass fired over the middle by Dailey inside the Dragon 20-yard line with 15 seconds on the clock. Southwest would kneel out the game following the turnover on downs.
Seguin erased halftime deficits against Brazoswood, Victoria East, Boerne Champion and Wagner during the 2024 regular season. They would erase another half time deficit against Southwest, but could not complete the comeback this time ending their season in the first round of the playoffs.
Dailey finished the game 18 of 27 through the air for 142 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 54 yards and a score. Running back Ian Moreno led Seguin with 153 yards rushing on 27 carries. The senior Henry had eight catches for 63 yards in his final game as a Matador. Seidenberger, also a senior, had three catches for 15 yards.
Junior linebacker Damian Garcia led the Mat defense with four tackles. Junior defensive lineman Hunter Mica had two tackles including one for loss.
Southwest, 11-0 on the season, moves on to the Area round next week where they will take on Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial. Seguin finished 4-3 in District 13-5A this season and 5-6 overall.
VITAL STATISTICS
Alexander
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.
McDonald’s E-Coli Cases Top 100
(Washington, DC) -- The number of people sickened by the McDonald’s E-coli outbreak is at least 104. That’s the word from federal health officials who said Wednesday at least 34 have been hospitalized. The cases have been linked to slivered onions that were served on McDonald’s quarter pounder hamburgers. The CDC says cases have been detected in 14 states with at least 30 reported in Colorado. One person in Colorado died and four people have developed serious kidney problems.
Study Shows COVID Increases Odds Of Heart Attack, Stroke
(Cleveland, OH) -- A new study by the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California reveals that COVID-19 can be deadly for years after getting sick. The study shows that those who get COVID are twice as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack, stroke or death for up to three-years after a COVID diagnosis. The risk is even higher for those who were hospitalized with COVID and or have a previous history of heart disease. Doctor Stanley Hazen of the Cleveland Clinic says there is likely to be a rise in cardiovascular disease globally in the coming years.
Many Poor Grades Given To Cities For Pre Term Birth Rates
(Undated) -- A number of areas of the country are failing when it comes to pre-term birth rates. The March of Dimes organization is out with its annual report card on pre-term births. It gives several cities in the south and Midwest an F grade. The country as a whole got a D plus grade based on the number of babies born too soon last year. New York City got a C Plus. There’s been no improvements to the pre-term birth rates in the last decade.
List Of Top Black Hospitals
(Undated) -- The annual list of Best Hospitals for Black America is out. Capital Health Medical Center in New Jersey, Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and Harlem Hospital in New York are among the dozens that made the list which is comprised by BlackDoctor.org. They were recognized for their care to Black patients. The company asked the question which hospitals do you trust most with providing quality and equitable care for your family members when comprising the list.
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 210-2152352 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 830-305-6052 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 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 830-305-8829.
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.
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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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 presale 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.
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.
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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 want-
ing to earn their high school diploma. It is a selfpaced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod. info for further information.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
CLASSIFIEDS
Place your ad in the CLASSIFIEDS by visiting the KWED office located at 609 E. Court St. during regular business hours. Or call us at 830-379-2234
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Auction Notice: Notice is hereby given that public auctions will be held at the following facilities managed by Devon Self torage. Property contained in the units will be sold to satisfy the Landlord’s lien for rent and other charges in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com. Online bidding will begin on 12/2/2024 at 10:00AM and will continue until 12/16/2024 at 10:00AM, at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. 2975 FM 725 New Braunfels TX 78130 Adam Boyd – Household items; Marcus Anthony Canales– Household items; Maggie Cisneros – Household items; Skyla Zech – Household items; Skyla Zech – Household items;
