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Free OLG Thanksgiving feast Cancelled By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – The silver anniversarybells will not be ringing this year for the city’s largest Thanksgiving Day feast. Coordinators of the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Church annual Thanksgiving meal say unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled this year’s tradition. Gloria Reyna, the director of religious education at OLG, says this year would have marked 25 years for the meal which is served up by high school confirmation students. Each year, the feast is provided for free on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Reyna says together, the students cook up and serve hundreds of meals for those in need including Seguin’s elderly and homebound. “We have served up to 1,500 plates so it’s a large gathering and so that’s why I say it was a very difficult decision to make because it involved a lot of people and so because of that and because of the risk of the COVID, we just can’t take that chance. It’s too many students, too many family members that are involved and we don’t want to have that risk passed on to the people who come by to pick up plates,” said Reyna.
Area youth will not be stepping into the kitchen this Thanksgiving holiday as part of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Thanksgiving meal for the community. The event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reyna says it’s disappointing not only for the community but also for the youth who give of their time during their holiday break. “Our students every year, they have to earn service hours for the year for their confirmation and this is one of the big projects that we have for them. It’s a way to serve the community and also serve the church by serving its people. But early on when I talked
to Father David (Tonary), I told him that I wasn’t sure if we should have it and he also agreed because of the imminent risk of the kids having to gather together. It’s kind of hard to distance because they are all helping to cook and fix the dressing and having parents there and sponsors. That’s a large group even if we distance in the parish center, it would be really risky. It’s unfortunate that we have to do that but it’s just to keep our students
safe and their parents and their families because it’s family based. It’s not just the kids themselves. We have families here with them. Our teachers are there of course, then we would have people come into pick-up. There’s just too many people to keep everyone safe,” said Reyna. Despite being forced to cancel this year’s Thanksgiving Day feast, Reyna says the group is optimistic of returning to the tradition next year. “We are counting on it. We are all praying for all of this to be over soon and that we can get back on track. We already have plans for next year and hopefully, we will be back and the community will come back and enjoy these plates again because I think it’s a really good thing for our students to do when they take part and see how much they are contributing to the people that come to our church, who live in the community and so, the amount of well being is so important and I hope that we get back again next year and we’ll celebrate our 25th. Even though there is a gap, we are still going to call it our 25th anniversary,” said Reyna. Reyna is asking that people in the community reach out and help pass on the news about the meal cancellation to those who have made the feast a part of their holiday tradition. This year, community members are asked to perhaps do their part by safely dropping off a meal to someone in their neighborhood who is in need of or unable to enjoy a feast of their own.
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(Seguin) – GRMC wants to help you prevent the spread of COVID-19 as you gather around the table this Thanksgiving Day holiday. A few considerations for your holiday gatherings are being shared this week by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Elizabeth “Liz” McCown, the director of risk & legal affairs and public information officer for GRMC, says although gatherings during the upcoming holidays can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends, it can also pose as a risk if not careful. “Carefully consider what you want to do and what you feel safe doing. GRMC has been and will continue to be here to treat our community if those needs arise. With that said, we are like any other hospital in that we hope not to see a swell of COVID-19 following the Thanksgiving holidays but that’s in large part dependent upon how our community approaches those holidays. So, we want to tell our community we care about your health. We hope that you care, and we hope that you stay safe this Thanksgiving holiday,” said McCown. McCown says what health officials are proposing are things that have shown can prevent the spread of the virus. “There’s a variety of social choices that people have to make but in the medical community, we go off on science-based facts that can help prevent the spread of this disease. There’s a lot of psychology that is difficult to quantify but when it comes to the science of it and the facts of it, we do need to think of hosting outdoor activities instead of indoor activities as much as possible or if only indoor activities are possible, we need to try and avoid crowded poorly
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ventilated or fully enclosed indoor spaces and increase ventilation by opening windows and doors,” said McCown. When it comes to being safe, McCown says everyone can make a contribution during their holiday gathering. “We also need to do things like provide or encourage attendees of gatherings to bring supplies to help you and others stay safe. For example, you can ask your family to bring extra masks and not swap masks with each other, provide hand sanitizer that are at least 60 percent alcohol and tissues. Some other things that we can do as mentioned previously, we need to continue with
the social distancing and practice good hand sanitizing and of course, the most primary of those things is we need to ensure that if someone has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or someone presumed positive for COVID-19, we need to not attend activities together. We need to quarantine,” said McCown. McCown says practicing proper hygiene is obviously most important in preventing the spread of COVID-19 since the illness is predominantly spread between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet). She says the spread works through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Meanwhile, Coronavirus hospitalizations continue to break records in the U.S. The COVID Tracking Project says nearly 84,000 people in the U.S. are in hospitals battling the respiratory illness. The U.S. reported over 150,000 new cases of the virus with an additional 889 deaths. Over 256,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. More than three million cases have been reported in November alone which is about a quarter of the 12.2 million cases reported since the pandemic began. This comes as states including Texas are seeing a surge in cases.
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“Pitching” in to help Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa The Kiwanis Club of Seguin on Saturday hosted its second annual Winter Washerland Washer Tournament at The Warehouse. The tournament managed to raise $865 for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. This year’s winners include First Place, Matthew and Joshua Issac; Second Place, Tony Galvan and John Acuna and Third Place, Michael Hernandez and Jesse Salazar. Helping to sponsor the event were Ryan and Lindsay Koehler; Apache Disposal, ServPro and the Warehouse. Courtesy photos.
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Seguin girls cruise past Harlandale
(Seguin) - The Seguin girls basketball team moved back above .500 Friday with a 66-47 rout of Harlandale at Goldie Harris Gym.
Tresalyn Roberts pumped in 22 points to lead the Matadors, and Ashlie Aguilar added 19.
Liv Hernandez contributed seven points, Taylor Bode six, and Nayla Harris four. Reese Brittain, Nevaeh Quiroga, Audriana Rodriguez, and Ashley Lingueno finished with two points apiece.
Seguin boys drop road game to Taft
( S a n Antonio) The Seguin b o y s basketball team hung in for a half, but eventually fell to Taft 79-61 Friday in San Antonio.
for the 18-point win.
The game was knotted up 16-all at the end of the first quarter, and 31-all at halftime. Taft won the third quarter 21-12 and the fourth 27-18 to pull away
Seguin (0-2) plays its first home game of the season Tuesday when San Antonio-Memorial visits Goldie Harris Gym at 1 p.m
John Jackson scored 19 points to lead three Matadors in double figures. Jacob Andrade added 16, and Randall Wilke finished with 11. Nic Magallanes chipped in with nine points, and Xander Harrell netted six.
The Matadors (3-2) were slated to host Navarro on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The game had yet to final at press time. A recap will appear in Wednesday’s Seguin Daily News.
Navarro girls run record to 6-0 with three wins
(Geronimo, Lytle) - Navarro girls basketball extended its season opening winning streak to six games last week with a 57-41 home win over Moulton on Thursday, a 51-20 home rout of Canyon Lake on Friday, and a 47-40 road triumph over Lytle on Saturday.
Tatum Harborth scored a team-high 14 points in the win over Moulton, and Laylin Sturm reached double figures with 10. Ryanne Hepp added nine points, Haleigh Ortiz and Berklee Andrews six apiece, Julia Bumguardner four each, Karlee Koenig and Sienna Kramer two apiec.
and Bumguardner four apiece. Sturm dished out four assists and collected five steals.
Harborth poured in 17 points to go with six rebounds and four steals in the Friday win over Canyon Lake. Hepp led the team in rebounding with nine and chipped in offensively with seven points. Sturm, Ortiz, and Andrews each came up with three steals. Sturm and Bumguardner added six points each. Ortiz finished with four. Koenig, Andrews, and Kramer had three apiece, and Mary Gilliam scored two.
points, respectively, in the Saturday win over Lytle. Sturm added seven, Ortiz five, Koenig and Bumguardner four apiece, and Andrews two. Bumguardner also contributed seven rebounds and three steals. Sturm, Harborth, and Hepp grabbed two steals apiece. Ortiz, Harborth, and Andrews coralled six rebounds apiece. Harborth and Andrews each distributed three assists. Navarro (6-0) was scheduled to visit Seguin on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The game had yet to go final at press time. The recap will appearn in Wednesday’s Seguin Daily News.
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Marion girls come up short Marion boys to Schulenburg, Taylor dominate NBCA
(Schulenburg, Marion) The Marion girls basketball team suffered a 37-31 road loss to Schulenburg on Friday night, and followed with a 46-38 home setback to Taylor on Saturday.
Molly Rooke scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss to Schulenburg. Sarah Cook added five points, Alicia Durbin and Anessa Madrid four apiece, and Jaslyne
Williams two to go with five rebounds. Madrid came up with two steals.
Madrid scored eight points (Marion) - Easton Allen scored 26 points to go with five rebounds and and grabbed six rebounds to help the Marion boys basketball team cruise to a three steals.
The Bulldogs played tough against the TGCA’s No. 4 ranked 4A team in the state before falling to Taylor by eight points on Saturday.
Cook pulled down a teamhigh 12 rebounds, scored six points, dished out four assists, and collected four steals. Durbin rounded out the scoring with two points.
Rooke and Williams each netted 11 points against the Ducks. Rooke also contributed seven rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
73-34 win over New Braunfels Christian Academy last Friday.
Allen made 10 of his 15 field goal attempts, including a 4-8 outing from three-point range, and drained both of his free throws.
Ryken Autry and Fernando Romero The Bulldogs (1-4) hit added 12 points apiece. Autry and the road to face Hondo on Dominic Castellanos each came up with Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. two steals.
Castellanos and Kadeem Blyden contributed eight points each, Samuel Montoya had six, and Jon Padron made a free throw. Justin Clough dished out three assists. Marion led 21-13 at the end of the first quarter, 43-17 at halftime, and 59-28 at the end of three. The Bulldogs (2-0) were scheduled to host Natalia on Monday morning at 11:15 a.m., but the game had yet to go final at press time. A recap will appear in Wednesday’s Seguin Daily News.
Tuesday Schedule
Seguin boys basketball vs. San Antonio-Memorial, 1 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Hondo, 11:15 a.m. Marion boys basketball @ Devine, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Schedule
Seguin boys basketball vs. Highlands, Noon. Seguin girls basketball @ Medina Valley, 11:30 a.m. Navarro girls basketball vs. Devine, 11:30 a.m.
Friday Schedule
Seguin football vs. Kyle-Lehman, 2:30 p.m. (1:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Navarro football vs. Navasota, 4A Division II Region IV semifinals @ Giddings, 7 p.m.
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Christmas Market
The Immanuel Lutheran Church of La Vernia will have its 5th Annual Christmas Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 310 Seguin St. in La Vernia. There will be vendor tables, fresh baked goods, soup, wassail, and more. Vendor tables are still available. For more information call 830-688-1810 or email ILCWOFChristmasMarket@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the New Building Fund.
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End of Year Service
The Crossroads Church will have its End of Year Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830379-7737.
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 Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737. items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Central Park Candlelight Service
The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
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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Pilgrim James Richard “Dick” Pilgrim, age 97 of Seguin, passed away on November 7, 2020. Dick was born in Waco, Texas on August 21, 1923 to Irene Belle (Alsup) and George Henry Pilgrim. He proudly served his country during World War II, where he was a member of the United States Army 56th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop stationed mostly in Laredo, Texas.
Pilgrim and Walter Blake Miller, his parents, his brothers, Lennox Pilgrim, Curtis Pilgrim, and Chandos Pilgrim and his sisters, Juanita Johnson and Lorissa Ludwig. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Berta Jean “B. J.” Blake Pilgrim; daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Miller Brewer; grandson, John Roger Brewer; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating and military honors rendered by the United States Army.
His careers included serving as a City of Austin Police Officer for 20 years, having completed that job as a homicide detective. He later retired from Wilson Sporting Goods as a pro golf salesman in the South Texas area.
Private interment will be held at a later date in the Floresville City Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be John Brewer, Don Crusius, Tom Adams, Gary Howard, tom Pilgrim, and Dr. William Brown. Remember Dick’s classic quote, “go slow and watch for snakes.”
He loved golf and travelling on cruises, especially to Alaska, with his wife B. J. Dick is preceded in death by his sons, Curtis Michael “Mike”
Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the Austin Cops for Charities, 5817 Wilcab Road, Austin, Texas, 78721.
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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, 803-549-5912
Clack Funeral services for Joyce(Beanie) Tom’s Clack will be held Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11:00 Am from the Eunice and Lee Mortuary Chapel with interment at Zion Hill Cemetery No.2. The body will lie in State at the Chapel from 9 AM TILL Services at 11 AM with covid-19 restrictions applicable! Services ENTRUSTED to REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.
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LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden located at 1502 Eight St. in Seguin has mustard greens and broccoli ready to pick. The Community Garden provides vegetables free of charge to anyone. Bring your own bag, be careful when picking vegetables, and walk only between the rows. Holiday Stroll Parade Seeking Entries The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking entries for its Holiday Stroll Parade that will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 in Max Starcke Park East. The Holiday Stroll Parade will be a drive-through experience with lighted entries on display to view from the safety of citizens’ vehicles. The deadline to enter is Tuesday, Nov. 24. and entry forms, along with guidelines and more information are available at https://bit. ly/HolidayStroll2020. Toddler Time at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Storytime at the Library The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology during its Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 25. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library. seguintexas.gov for additional information. Seguin City Hall and Library Thanksgiving Closure The non-emergency offices at Seguin City Hall and the Seguin Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 30. There will
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be no garbage, recycling or brush collection service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday collections will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 27 and Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday, Nov. 28. Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. The office will re-open Monday, Nov. 30. Sunrise Lions Black Friday Raffle The Seguin Sunrise Lions Club will have a Black Friday Raffle fundraiser with the drawing to be held Friday, Nov. 27. The Grand Prize is $1,000 Gift Card, 2nd Prize is a $500 Gift Card, and Two 3rd Prizes of $20 Gift Cards. Tickets are $5 or five for $20. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships. To purchase tickets call 512-749-7950. Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Randy Carson and his band from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and sausage wraps will be available for a light supper. Following COVID-19 guidelines, you must wear a mask into the center and when leaving. Tables will be set for only 6 per table. For more information call 830-3036612. Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers & Artisans Market will have its 2nd Annual Christmas in the Good Old Fashioned Way from 1 to 8 p.m. Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28 at 413 North Main St. in Cibolo. There will be a photographer doing social distancing photos with Santa, vendors, an open fire pit to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, and live music. For more information text 210-722-9054.
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RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Co-Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System. To register or for or more information call 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit seguinrappsorg.org. Habitat Homebuyer Program Applications Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for our Homebuyer Program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. Applications are available at the Habitat office located at 256 W. Court St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0422 or email madelinez@ guadalupevalleyhabitat.org. Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt The Seguin Public Library is celebrating dinosaurs and paleontology all month long in its children’s programs and online and will have a Touch-Free Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt until November 30. Little paleontologists can search for hidden dinosaurs around the children’s area of the library. They will uncover dinosaur facts for each dino they find. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. GRMF Giving Tuesday Join with the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation and become a champion for women’s healthcare on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. Your gift on Giving Tuesday 2020 will help support Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation’s (GRMF) fundraising campaign benefiting Guadalupe Regional Medical Centers’ (GRMC) brand new Women’s Imaging Center. To donate visit https://grmedfdn.ejoinme.org/gt2020donate. For more information, visit the Foundation website at http://www.grmedfoundation.org/ giving-tuesday-2020.html.
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Luminarias To Light Seguin’s History The Seguin Conservation Society is asking community members to sponsor luminarias in honor of, memory of or in celebration of an individual or group for its “Luminarias To Light Seguin’s History” event beginning Thursday, Dec. 3. Luminaria are $10 and will be placed in front of the First Church, Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin, Los Nogales, Dietz-Castilla Doll House and the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre. Forms are available at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at seguinconservation.org. For more information call 830-372-6168 or 830-401-1971.
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Saturday, December 5. Stud sponsorships are $200 each. You can pick up your stud to decorate at 256 W. Court St. in Seguin or choose to have Habitat decorate it for you. All studs will be built into GVHFH’s 32nd home which will kick off in January. Online donations will also be accepted at guadalupevalleyhabitat.org or by calling 830-4010422.
Seguin Conservation Society Basket Raffle The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle of three different gift baskets highlighting Seguin items. The themed baskets are called Ring-a-Ling, Stars are Bright and Let it Snow. Included are gift cards and a variety of items highlighting the local Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be and are available from any SCS board member or held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as on Friday, Dec. 18. a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054. Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. 2020 RTV500 Raffle to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available call 401-2422 for additional information. at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid GRMC Visitor Update by the winner. The drawing will be held Friday, GRMC is now allowing one visitor to accompany Dec. 4. For more information call 830-379-6382. patients who are receiving outpatient services and inpatient services consistent with Texas Health Big Red Barn Market Days and Human Services expiration of the emergency The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days rule prohibiting visitors during the COVID-19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays pandemic. Visitors will be screened upon entering of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and the hospital and suspected COVID-19 patients Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for will not be allowed visitors under the new rules. more information visit www.texagedu.org, email Mask are required and must be worn at all times. redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-379- Visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 8 a.m. to 0933. 6 p.m. The Patient Tower entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser entrance is through the Emergency Department for The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity will screening and entry. For further information visit have its 2020 fundraiser, Sponsor a Stud, through www.grmedcenter.com.
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Free Meals for Seguin Children Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618. Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ residential. Collection times may vary.
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COVID Hospitalizations Break Another Record (Undated) -- Coronavirus hospitalizations continue to break records in the U.S. The COVID Tracking Project says nearly 84-thousand people in the U.S. are in hospitals battling the respiratory illness. The U.S. reported over 150-thousand new cases of the virus with an additional 889 deaths. Over 256-thousand Americans have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. U.S. Sees 20th Day Where Daily COVID-19 Cases Are Over 100k (Undated) -- For the past 20 days, the United States has seen at least 100-thousand COVID-19 cases a day. That’s according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Sunday. More than three million cases have been reported in November alone which is about a quarter of the 12-point-two-million cases reported since the pandemic began. This comes as states across the country are seeing a surge in cases. VP-Elect Spokeswoman Advocates Vaccine Distribution Plan Centered In Fed Govt (Washington, DC) -- The spokeswoman for Vice-President Elect Kamala [[ COMMA-lah ]] Harris says the federal government will play a big role in vaccine distribution under a Biden-Harris Administration. On CBS’ Face The Nation, Symone Sanders said outside companies won’t be the only ones involved. Sanders said plans for getting the vaccine out to millions of Americans is being hampered by the General Services Administration not certifying that Biden won the election. Sanders lamented that vaccine distribution talks aren’t happening with those currently in the government because of that.
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Dr. Fauci: We’re In A Difficult Spot, But Help Is Coming (Washington, DC) -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the country is facing a tough time in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic. On CBS’ Face The Nation, Dr. Anthony Fauci [[ FOW-chee ]] said it’s not just elderly folks who are in the hospital. He said middle age folks are also being treated for the virus. However, Fauci did remind Americans that help is on the way with vaccines. He said it’s critical that as many people as possible roll up their sleeves to be immunized. Dr. Slaoui: Herd Immunity Is Possible (Philadelphia, PA) -- The government’s coronavirus vaccine leader says herd immunity is possible, but most Americans will need to get vaccinated. On CNN’s State of the Union, Dr. Moncef Slaoui [[ MON-sef SLAH-wee ]] said that number is around 70-percent. He said herd immunity could happen around May of next year. Slaoui added most people need to be vaccinated so normal life can return. He also admitted it’s unfortunate that the process surrounding the vaccine has been politicized. LA County Bans Indoor Dining Amid COVID Surge (Los Angeles, CA) -- Los Angeles County is adding more coronavirus restrictions as cases of the respiratory illness surge. In-person dining is banned for at least three weeks, though restaurants can still do take-out, drive-thru and delivery. The new restrictions go into effect Wednesday. The county said COVID-19 cases are at “alarming levels.” The five-day daily average for the county is at more than four-thousand cases.
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