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Suspect surrenders after barricading himself in apartment Investigation continues in man’s possible involvement in armed robbery case custody without incident at around 12:15 p.m.

(Seguin) – A wanted suspect remains behind bars after barricading himself inside a local apartment Wednesday morning. Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols says after finally being convinced to walk outside his apartment door, the suspect, Israel Moreno, 23, of Seguin was taken into

“We’ve been looking for a man by the name of Israel Moreno, a 23-year-old Seguin resident, to serve a stalking warrant on him from a case that we’ve been working on. Unrelated to that incident, early this (Wednesday) morning about 5 o’clock, there was an incident involving a robbery where Mr. Moreno was a suspect in that robbery. He was tracked back to his residence in the apartment complex at 1439 Barnes Dr, the Oak Hollow Apartments. We used the Guadalupe County SWAT Team which is made up of the Seguin Police Department and the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s

Department as well as the crisis negotiators because there was a violent crime this morning. It was a robbery involving a handgun and we just didn’t want to take any chances. So, we did what we call a surrounding call-out and tried to get him surrender. After about an hour, an hour and a half, he did begin to talk to negotiators and he did peacefully surrender without incident,” said Nichols. Nichols says police detectives continue to question Moreno and investigate exactly what happened early Wednesday morning. “We are interviewing people right now as we speak both him, the suspect as well as a witness and the victim

to find out exactly what happened. We do know that it seemed to have revolved around a vehicle. We believe other property was taken at gunpoint as well. We are executing a search warrant at the Oak Hollow Apartment where he was barricaded in and to see if we could recover any of the stolen property and/or the weapon in the apartment. This is still only an investigation. There are no official charges that we are going to be filing on that investigation at this point, at this minute that we are talking. He is under arrest for the warrant for stalking from the earlier incident and we will continue this investigation to see if additional charges will be filed,” said Nichols.

Nichols says he applauds the efforts of the Guadalupe County Swat Team as well as his team of Seguin PD officers for getting the job done quickly and safely. “Especially violent crimes, we take the attitude that we jump on these very quickly. The quicker you can jump on a crime like this and try starting to get it resolved, the quicker we can get a violent suspect off the street. Once we knew where the suspect was, we had eyes on the apartment by about 7:15 this morning (Wednesday), watching the apartment to make sure that the suspect did not leave. The ultimate goal is a peaceful resolution to the whole situation. So,

once we got all the wheels in motion in getting the negotiators involved and the SWAT involved, it looks like a huge show to people watching and it is a large presence but it is very coordinated. We were using drones. We were using Facetime. We were using phones, every technology available to simply try to communicate and bring this whole situation to a peaceful resolution which ultimately it did,” said Nichols. Due to Oak Hollow’s proximity to local schools, both Barnes and Koennecke Elementary Schools initiated their respective security plans keeping kids and staff safe throughout the incident.

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City approves deal for additional lighting along I-10 By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -Seguin is getting some additional lighting along Interstate 10. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved a plan that will allow the Texas Department of Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n to proceed with a plan to add lighting along the interstate inside the city. City Attorney Andy Quittner explained the highway project to the council. He says TXDOT will install all of the lighting, but then it will be up to the city to maintain it. “They will build the initial structure but afterwards, they expect the cities to maintain and of course, pay for the electricity to run the lights. So, this will be split a little bit with GVEC as far as the electricity because part of it is in their service territory so we will have a separate agreement with them to cover the cost of electricity for those poles. But the maintenance part is all of them,” said Quittner.

coming in in a few years. The center barrier will be at an area of 250 feet. There’s going to safety lighting at every entrance and every exit and like Andy said, there will be illumination underneath all the overpasses. We think it’s going to provide additional safety for our police, fire personnel when they are out there during the night doing accidents. TxDOT is going to pay for all the infrastructure. We will pay for the maintenance Assistant City Manager Rick Cortes says the lighting project and upkeep for that,” said Cortes. is part of a much bigger plan to expand the interstate to three Councilwoman Penny Wallace lanes each way in Seguin. Cortes says the lighting project is good says that the highway expansion news for the city. will make a big difference along I-10, and so will this lighting ‘This is great. I mean not just for project. He says the lights will safety, but I think to highlight illuminate the highway itself, and where Seguin is,” said Wallace. the underpasses along this stretch Cortes says the construction plans of the interstate. for the highway expansion project “The scope of the project is from are about 60 percent complete, and 464 to 123 Bypass. It’s going to be he expects that work to get started continuous lighting, illumination sometime in 2021. It should take down the center barrier. This is all about three years to complete the part of the expansion that will be entire highway project.

City hires architect for firehouse renovations

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Design work to begin on upgrade to Central Fire Station

By Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- Central Fire Station is about to get a major upgrade. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday agreed to hire TSG Architects to handle the design work for the fire house located in downtown Seguin. City Facilities Director Greg Odom says TSG has a strong track record with the city of Seguin. The firm has been responsible for the design work for new and renovated city facilities. “We are requesting to enter into a contract with TSG for the remodel of Central Fire Station located at 110 Elm Street. Some of the previous projects that TSG has recently completed with us is the Utilities Operation Center, the Development Center and most recently, the pro shop remodel,” said Odom.

Odom says the nearly $300,000 agreement with TSG goes well beyond just a set of plans. He says the firm will be working with the city throughout every phase of the project.

specifications, contracting requirements and procurement requirements. After that, it will be the bidding phase where after the bids are in, he would review and grade each bid, check references, look at “The $295,000 is broken previous projects and then into five different categories. make a recommendation to The first one is schematic the city,” said Odom. design which is basically meeting with city staff to TSG will also determine the remodel, what act as the is needed for the remodel, c i t y ’ s putting together rough a g e n t drawings, the design of the building, creating floor plans and then it goes into design development which will be preparing all the final drawings for construction including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural and then, he will prepare the construction documents which would be drawing

during the construction phase of the project -- providing weekly updates to city staff to make sure that the project stays on track until it is completed. The upgrade of the city’s Central Fire Station is expected to be about a $2.5 million project.

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Navarro girls cruise to road win over Marion

(Marion) - Navarro girls baskeball bounced back from last week’s loss to Devine with a commanding 60-39 road win over county rival Marion on Tuesday. Navarroy’s Lalyn Sturm and Marion’s Molly Rooke shared game-high scoring honors with 19 points apiece, and Rooke notched a double-double with 12 rebounds.

with 13. Sienna Kramer added six, Mary Gilliam three, Leah Teasley and Karlee Koenig two apiece.

six points, Laney Osborne three, and Anessa Madrid two. Madrid dished out a team-high five assists.

Sarah Cook contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and four steals for Marion. Alicia Durbin finished with

Navarro led 29-18 at halftime and won the second half 31-21 to pull away for the 21-point win. The Panthers (8-1) host BeevilleJones on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs (1-6) head to Fischer on Friday for a 6:45 tip against Canyon Lake.

Ryanne Hepp added 15 points for the Panthers, and Tatum Harborth reached double figures

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Seguin girls drop district opener to No. 5 Veterans Memorial

(Seguin) - The Matadors opened the District 26-5A girls basketball schedule with a competitive 42-28 home loss to San Antonio-Veterans Memorial, the No. 5 ranked team in the TABC state poll, on Tuesday at Goldie Harris Gym. The Patriots forged the 14-point cushion by halftime, and the teams played even in the second half.

Reese Brittain scored seven points to lead Seguin. Liv Hernandez added six. Taylor Bode, Naveah Quiroga, and Tresalyn Roberts scored three points apiece, Audriana Rodriguez, Larissa Galvan, and Ashlie Aguilar two each.

The Cougars led 15-9 at the end of the first quarter and 30-20 at halftime. Each team scored 18

Marion boys pull away for road win over Navarro

(Geronimo) - The Bulldogs remain undefeated in the opening weeks of the 202021 boys basketball season after notching a 5834 road win over cross-county rival Navarro on Tuesday in Geronimo.

Easton Allen pumped in 23 points and grabbed The Matadors (3-4, 0-1) continue district seven rebounds to lead Marion, Ryken Autry play Friday with a 6:30 p.m. home game finished with 11 points, and they each came up with three steals. against Kyle-Lehman.

Matadors come up short to 3A No. 1 Cougars

(San Antonio) - Seguin boys basketball dropped Tuesday’s road game to San Antonio-Cole, the TABC’s top ranked 3A team in the state, by a 6652 final.

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points in the third quarter, and Cole won the fourth 18-14 to notch the final margin.

Magallanes and John The Bulldogs held the Bulldogs to single-digit Jackson two apiece. point totals in each of the first three quarters to build a 45-18 lead going into the fourth. Cole’s Trey Blackmore led all scorers with 22 points. “Very pleased with our defense for sure,” Marion head coach Jon Allen said. “Definitely The Matadors (2-3) head want our offensive execution to get better at back to San Antonio on times, but my best shooter (Autry) wasn’t Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. shooting tonight. Good thing I’ve got another contest against Marshall. one (Allen) who can shoot just as well, and he was shooting good tonight, so that always helps too. It was a good win. Can’t complain

Xander Harrell led Seguin with 17 points. Jacob Andrade also reached double figures with 14. John Jones added eight, Devin Mathews five, Kaleb McCann four, Nic

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Samual Montoya chipped in with 10 points and four of the Bulldogs’ 17 steals. Kadeem Blyden made an impact with eight points and two blocked shots. Joe Padron, Dominic Castellanos, and Fernando Romero rounded out the scoring with two points apiece.

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Reece Rojas and Preston Grobe led Navarro with 11 points apiece. Ian Osborne added seven, Chase Grant five. The Panthers won the fourth quarter 16-13 and put together a 9-0 run at one point. Navarro is still waiting to fill the varsity roster with multiple athletes who are currently competing in the football playoffs. Head coach John Odell sees progress in the group that has taken the court so far. “Our whole goal is get better at what we do,” Odell said. “We do a lot more stuff, but we don’t do it early, because we have to get our kids basically fundamental. We get fancy, we stink it up. We do what we’re supposed to do, and we’re pretty good. Marion’s a good team to play against because they’re very fundamental, they do exactly what they’ve been coached to do, and you have to match that on a play by play basis. I think we made some steps forward. We’ll see.” Marion (5-0) hosts Canyon Lake on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Navarro (1-2) hits the road to face Luling at the same time.

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a.m. and the Funeral Mass will be offered at Monday, November 30, 2020 at Tres Hewell 11:00 a.m. all at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Church. Epimenio Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Chavez Sr. of Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe December 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Seguin, Texas Catholic Cemetery. Church with the Rev. Roger Hotopp officiating. was welcomed into our Fathers As per CDC protocols social distancing of 6 Interment will follow in the Lone Oak Cemetery. H e a v e n l y feet is required and all guests attending services K i n g d o m at the funeral home, church and cemetery are All CDC protocols must be followed including on Sunday, required to wear a face covering. proper social distancing and face coverings worn November at all locations. 22, 2020 at Funeral arrangements are under the direction the age of 90. and care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Elley, Troy He was born located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas Elley, Kevin Sheffield, Matthew Ronshausen, to Ancelmo 78155; 830.379.9430. Bryan O’Neal, and Pete O’Neal. Chavez and Maria R. (Saenz) Chavez on March 24, 1930 in Seguin, Texas. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to The family would like to thank everyone at sign and view the guest book. Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center for their Epimenio was born and raised in Seguin, Texas. loving and compassionate care of Clara. He worked at HB Zachry Construction and retired after 32 years of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Clara Mae Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain St., Seguin, He was a truly remarkable man; his hands could H a e r t n e r Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s choice. fix anything that you would hand him no matter Linebarger, age how easy or difficult it was. 86 of Seguin, You are invited to sign the guest book at www. passed away on treshewell.com. His passion was working on cars as well as November 26, supporting his loving wife, Eva in all that she Arrangements are under the direction of Tres 2020. enjoyed doing. Epimenio and his brother built Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, the Palacio Del Rio on the river in San Antonio. Clara was born 78155, 830-549-5912. He also perfected the concrete formula at Cemix in Marion, Corporation. Texas on November 4, Although he is gone physically from our world, 1934 to Laura Carol Ann we find comfort in knowing that he is reunited with his loving wife and that we too will be with Alma (Raske) and Herman G. Haertner. (Webel) Ross

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She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Epimenio is preceded in death by both of his Church and will be remembered as working parents; his loving wife, Eva Luna Chavez; two many years, in various positions at the Grace Lutheran Church Daycare Center. Clara centered infant sons; grandson, Dwayne Cook. her life around her family who meant everything He is survived by his children, Teresa Chavez, to her. Ancelmo Chavez, Ester Cook, Epimenio Chavez Jr. and Eva Marie and her husband Frank Sands; Clara is preceded in death by her loving grandchildren, Michelle Sorber, Roxanne husband of 58 years, Kenneth Linebarger, Sr., Sorber, Amanda Chavez, Bianca Chavez, Brian her grandsons Joseph Sheffield and Christopher Ancelmo Chavez, Christopher Cook, Epimenio Elley, her son-in-law, Gary O’Neal, her parents, Chavez III, Meghan Woodruff, Laura Quinones her brothers, Monroe and Melvin Haertner, and and Jade Quinones; great-grandchildren, Elias her sister, Lydia Woehler. Moran, Kane Cook, Evelyn Chavez, Melanie Chavez, Miley Rodriguez, Rylie MacNeill, Survivors include her loving children, Sandra Mason MacNeill, Juliana Quinones, Jayce Elley and husband Jerome, Carolyn Sheffield Doria, Lorenzo Branch, Mateo Cuthbert, and and husband David , Rita Cuadros and husband Malik Cuthbert; brother, Domingo Chavez and Daniel, Nancy Ronshausen and husband sister, Pauline Cope as well as a host of extended Eddy, Kenneth “Bucky” Linebarger, Jr., and Shirley O’Neal; fifteen grandchildren, twenty family and friends. great-grandchildren and two great-greatServing as Pallbearers will be: Chris Cook, Brian grandchildren; brothers, Johnnie Haertner and Chavez, Kane Cook, Elias Moran, Epimenio wife Gloria, and Raymond Haertner and wife Judy; sister, Mildred Turner and husband Hilton; Chavez III and Raul Chavez. sisters-in-law, Rebecca Haertner and Jeraldine Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, Fillers; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 66.

Carol was born on September 18, 1954 to Rosie (Jacobs) and Walter Webel in San Antonio, Texas. She married her husband of 50 years, Kenneth D. Ross, Sr., on January 12, 1970. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Marion, Texas.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth and their two children Dana (John) Poole and Kenny (Christy) Ross, Jr.; grandchildren, A walk-through line visitation will be held on Jordan (Tamara) Poole, Kensley Poole and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:30

Zach Schumann, Ethan Poole and Brooke Welty, Madison Ross, Logan Ross, Kendra Ross, and five great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda (John) Damaini, and Paul (Patti) Webel; sisters-in-law, Frances Craig and Vickie Williams; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Carol is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Theiss officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Poole, Ethan Poole, Logan Ross, Jason Williams, Michael Lehman and Tobias Loehr. All cdc protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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Stoll Our loving mother, Mary Ann Rea Stoll, gave her whole heart passing away Wednesday November 25, 2020 in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born on December 24, 1954 to Larry and Doris Rea at Pepperrell AFB, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada and proudly received her naturalization certificate of citizenship on November 22, 1963 while the family was stationed in Glasgow AFB in Montana. Growing up in a United States Air Force military family alongside her brothers and sister, she had the opportunity to experience many places including Japan where she graduated Chofu High School in 1973. Her high achieving approach led to many awards and accolades on her path to five college degrees mainly centered around the field of education as a lifetime certified reading specialist. She also obtained a Juris Doctor degree from UMKC Law while raising her two young children, Aaron and Alicia, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Her choice to devote herself to teaching followed a passion to help children become successful. She had a special heart for students facing tough home life challenges, and uniquely was able to reach many who had been written off by others. This world will never know the collective impact of her humble generosity, but thankfully each individual will in their own heart. She is preceded in death by her grandparents George and Marie (Morgan) Borkowski of St. Joseph, Missouri and Neal and Mary (Hollowell) Rea of Arkansas as well as her past husband and children’s father Fred H. Stoll of New Braunfels, TX. She is survived by her parents Lawrence (Larry) and Doris (Borkowski) Rea of San Antonio. Her children Aaron (& Brittany) Stoll of Fulshear and Alicia (& Thor) Kooda of New Braunfels. Grandchildren Callan and Cooper Stoll, and Autumn and Austin Kooda. Additionally her two brothers Bob and John

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Rea and sister Sharon (Rea) Mendez and many nephews, nieces, cousins. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her, loving them like no other. She passionately created a world of opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed. No greater joy ever shared than the smiles between her and her grandkids, genuinely cherishing every minute she spent loving them to the moon and back. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests honoring her memory by helping a child to succeed in any way you can.

Gonzales Manuel “Caballo” Gonzales, age 67 of McQueeney, Texas passed away on November 29, 2020. Manuel was born in Seguin, Texas on May 22, 1953 to Antonia (Muniz) and Jose Angel Gonzales. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Artemio, Louis, Roy and Arturo Gonzales.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Survivors include his loving wife, Veronica Gonzales; children, Leticia Villegas and husband All services will conclude in the Goetz Funeral Isaiah, Rebecca Gonzales, Veronica “Roni” Home Chapel as the family will fulfill Mary’s Ramirez and husband Brian, Jessica Gutierrez and wishes of cremation. husband Chris, Manuel Gonzales, Jr. and partner Christina Gonzalez, Joe Daniel Gonzales, Estella Varela and husband Hector, and Joseph Cardenas and wife Angela; brother, Joe Gonzales, Jr. and Sister Evelyn Fennell wife Susie; sisters, Amelia Andrade and husband of Seguin, Texas Ramiro, Gloria Gonzales, Janie Contreras and passed from Earth to husband Augustine, Dolores Baiza, Marie the Heavenly Reward McNair and husband Charles and Diana Weigel Thanksgiving Day, and husband Paul. 17 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandchild, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, November 26, 2020. nephews, cousins other loving family members and friends. Survivors include: Sister, Marion Henderson of Seguin/ A walk through line visitation will be held on Schertz and Daughters, Phyllis Fennell, June Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thomas, and Patty Fennell, Cousins, Mrs. Joan Tres Hewell Mortuary. Dixon, Mrs.Peggy Williams, and Juliet Brown. Private interment will be held at a later date. All Services will be held Friday 12/4/2020 at Rhoden CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Memorial Home at 11:00 AM. Akron, Ohio

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Evelyn Resided in Barberton, Ohio. Graveside Services will Take Place (Tentively) Monday in Seguin at Riverside Cemetery. TimeTo Be Announced Services Entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home 216 Blumberg St. Seguin, Texas. 78155 830303-2208

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Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

raffle tickets for a 2020 RTV500. Tickets are $30 each, 2 for $50, or 5 for $100 and are available at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. Tax and title will be paid by the winner. The drawing will be held Friday, Dec. 4. For more information call 830-379-6382.

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Sponsor a Stud Habitat Fundraiser

The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will be meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Tech Lab. This program is free and open to youth ages 14 and up. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Holiday Stroll Parade Cancellation

The City of Seguin annual Holiday Stroll Parade, which was planned to modified as “stationary” drivethrough experience in Max Starcke Park East on Thursday, Dec. 3 has been cancelled. The community can now enjoy viewing decorated Christmas trees on display at Central Park in downtown Seguin.

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 830-4011971.

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The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity will have its 2020 fundraiser, Sponsor a Stud, through Saturday, Dec. 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 830-401-0422.

Guadalupe County Fair Meet and Greet and Work Day

The Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo is looking for new members to join the association and will have an opportunity to volunteer and meet this exciting group during a Work Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 859 Nelda St. formally Brief Encounters. There will be tree trimming and general yard type cleanup. Refreshments provided. Come join and help make 2021 bigger and better than ever. Call 210-827-4260 or 830-379-6477 for more details.

Adult Coloring Packet Pick-up

The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Coloring Packets To-Go beginning Monday, Dec. 7. Coloring pages will be distributed while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas. gov or calling 830-401-2422.

Teen Tuesday: Movie Night

The Seguin Public Library will host a teen movie night at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Community Meeting Room. Space is limited to help maintain social distance and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 on the outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Registration is required for this in-person program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Coloring Club

The Seguin Public Library’s Adult Coloring Club will meet in-person at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited to help maintain social distance. Register by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.

Buck Fever

The 35th Annual Buck Fever will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Seguin Events Center. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for students, and children under 6 are free. For more information visit www.buckfever.org.

Holiday Family Movie Night

The Seguin Public Library will host an outdoor

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holiday family movie night at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The movie will be shown behind the library. Bring your own blanket, lawn chair, and snacks. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

Snowflake Science and Art Kit Pickup

The Seguin Public Library will distribute Snowflake Science & Art Kits on Friday, Dec. 11. With this STEAM kit, learn how snowflakes take shape, do a snowflake science experiment, and make snowflake art. You will need your own glue and water for this project. Kits will be distributed while supplies last. Call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Holiday Take-N-Make Craft Kit

Teen Tuesday: Makerspace

The Seguin Public Library will host makerspace activities, including button-making and 3D pen art at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the Tech Lab. Supplies will be sanitized and will not be shared between attendees. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 830-4012422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

The Seguin Public Library will host Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Space is limited and registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov or calling 830-4012422.

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual Gingerbread Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham cracker interpretation of a favorite read. Email submissions through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@ seguintexas.gov. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift Cozy Care Packages for Teens Teens can warm up this December with a Cozy Care card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call Package to take home with the books they check out 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov. from the Seguin Public Library. This wintry treat includes a mug to decorate, hot cocoa mix, mug cake Big Red Barn Market Days mix, and a candy cane. Teens must check out a library The Big Red Barn will have one more Market book, graphic novel, or manga to receive a package, Day for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Saturday, December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass Reserve yours by registering at library.seguintexas. and Cordova Road in Seguin. There will be unique gov or calling 830-401-2422. and beautiful gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home baked and canned goods. Santa Preschool Storytime Claus has left a small gift for young children, and The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool his mailbox so they can write him a letter when Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on the they visit. Market Days will resume March 2021. outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social To join as a vendor or for more information visit distance. Registration is required for this in-person www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830-379-0933. program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Holiday themed craft kits available for pickup on Monday, Dec. 14. Follow along with an online tutorial, which can be found on our website and social media platforms. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830- Seguin Conservation Society Basket 401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for Raffle additional information. The Seguin Conservation Society will have a raffle

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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 community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board member or by calling 830-372-6168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18.

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.

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Oregon Doctor Refuses To Wear Masks During Patient Care

(Dallas, OR) -- A doctor from Dallas, Oregon says he has refuses to wear a mask while caring for patients. Video surfaced of Dr. Steven LaTulippe giving a speech at a “Stop the Steal” election rally in Salem in November. LaTulippe said in the speech that he and his staff have “not once” worn a mask at South View Medical Arts. Currently, there is a state government order that requires health care providers to wear face coverings.

Canadian Border Closed Indefinitely

(Ottawa) -- Canada is not opening its border anytime soon according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He tells the CBC that while President-elect Biden has a different strategy than the current administration, the border will stay closed until significant progress against COVID-19 is made around the world. The border is currently only open to essential travel.

COVID Deaths Cross 270K

(Undated) -- The coronavirus death toll in the U.S. is passing another somber milestone. Over 270-thousand Americans have died from the respiratory illness. It was nearly two weeks ago that the U.S. passed a quarter million deaths. With coronavirus cases surging

across the country, the worst may be yet to come. A model out of the University of Washington predicts there could be 320-thousand deaths in the U.S. by Christmas.

More Than 2,000 COVID Deaths On Tuesday

(Undated) -- The U.S. is crossing two-thousand coronavirus deaths in a single day for the 22nd time. Johns Hopkins University numbers show more than 23-hundred deaths were reported across the country on Tuesday. The nation crossed that threshold twice last month, but before that, had not seen numbers that high since early May. Tuesday’s massive count also pushed the U.S. over 270-thousand total COVID deaths since the pandemic began.

COVID Hospitalizations Set New High Tuesday

(Undated) -- U.S. hospitalizations because of the coronavirus are rising to a new high once again. The COVID Tracking Project reports over 98-thousand Americans are currently in the hospital as of Tuesday. That number is more than triple what was reported at the beginning of October. The Project noted some states reported data for more than one day on Tuesday, while others only had partial updates.

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RELIGION

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.

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 830-379-7737.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Christmas Services

Clothing Ministry

Central Park Candlelight Service

Free Bible Course

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further Dec. 20. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737. information call 830-303-6478. The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service at Central The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer Park from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Seguin. For more questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.

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CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED

Guadalupe County Administrative Clerk Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Part Time Administrative Clerk. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to handle stressful situations, have telephone, typing, computer data entry and multitasking skills. Position requires personable telephone etiquette and pleasant, accurate customer service skills. This is a part-time position with starting salary of $12.51 per hour. The shift would be 3 days a week, any day between Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Benefits include retirement. Full job description and Law Enforcement Application Packet may be obtained from www. co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 211 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications and required documents to Sheriff Arnold Zwicke at 2617 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, by November 16, no later than 5 p.m. Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED!

Navarro ISD is hiring School Bus Drivers for our growing team. Experience preferred, but will train. Starting pay $15.48/hour. (4 hour guarantee for routes plus field trip hours available at same pay rate) Pay scaled to years of service, semi-monthly paydays. We offer paid training, competitive salary and benefits. Air Conditioned routes Available! Apply on our website at www.nisd.us or apply in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin. DON’T MISS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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