Food and toy drive
(Seguin) — Seguin Radio KWED’s favorite day of the year has officially arrived. The radio station is again giving everyone the opportunity to take care of each other this holiday season through its annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The drive will be held today from 7 to 9 a.m. For years, the food and toy drive has been hosted outside our studios at 609 E. Court St. The Holiday Food and Toy Drive ensures donations for Seguin’s food pantry The Christian Cupboard and for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program. Drive, pg. 3
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
An Oogie Boogie Christmas at the Palace Theatre
(Seguin) – A holiday family classic hits the big screen over at The Palace Theatre this weekend and everyone is invited. The Zonta Club of Seguin presents “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” this Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Mickey Cabin, Zonta Seguin’s fundraising committee chairman, says the group is excited about launching what it hopes will be a
new holiday tradition for Seguin.
“The tickets are only $10 per person, and they include a ticket for either hot cocoa or lemonade and some cookies and a chance to win some really great door prizes and we are going to have a raffle. We have some really great raffle items that are suitable for children or adults and the raffle tickets are going to be $20 for arm-to-arm length and so
they can drop their little raffle ticket in. Mr. Dan Daniels will be selling popcorn, sodas and candy and then we are going to have a Christmas tree, and it is going to have some little ornaments on it that we are going to be selling and then (Santa) Jack Skellington will be there in a Santa costume, and he will be there for picture taking,” said Cabin.
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Community invited to watch as officers swing for the fences this Saturday
(Seguin) – If you don’t find Blue Santa at his workshop this Saturday, then you might want to go check the ballfield. It will be the Battle of the Badges this weekend during the fun, festive yet competitive Blue Santa Toy Drive Softball game between the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office and the Seguin Police Department.
To ensure their best fielding and hitting, the community is invited out to cheer on the officers from the stands. Spectators are encouraged to bring a toy or cash donation for the Christmas Blue Santa Program benefiting all kids 0 to 12 years old living in Guadalupe County.
The fundraising softball game will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Softball Four-Plex located at 833 Nelda St. next to the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds.
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Northern Lights Give Back Night to benefit SHS cheer program
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Here’s something worth cheering about this Christmas. Families this Sunday, Dec. 8 are invited to enjoy a holiday light experience and all while supporting the Seguin High School Cheer Program. Northern Lights, a drive through Christmas display, located at 3172 Church Road will be giving back a portion of the cost of each vehicle for those who visit Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. Money spent at the concession stand will also go to the program during this holiday seasons’s Give Back Night.
This December, Northern Lights will be giving back a percentage of sales to support area high school booster clubs. Those wishing to benefit are asked to contact the business to sign up. A list of those groups to benefit can be found on the Northern Lights Facebook page.
This year’s display is 1.2 miles of road with over half a million lights synchronized with music. Admission is $25 per car. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. Customers must be sure to let the business know that they are there to support the Seguin High School Cheer group or other booster club at the time of the purchase.
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Over the years, the radio station has continued to team up with community VIPs to collect your donations from the street during the two-hour period. Loose change, dollars, checks, food, and toys will all be accepted.
Some of our committed volunteers for this year’s food and toy drive include, the Seguin Police Department, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, the SeguinGuadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the city of Seguin, Guadalupe County, the Seguin ISD, the Navarro ISD, Texas Lutheran University, and the Seguin Fire/EMS Department.
Sounds of the season will also be provided this morning by members of the Seguin High School Band and SHS Choir. The bands will perform from 7 to 8 a.m. The Navarro Band will also be returning for the annual tradition along with some Navarro Intermediate School choir students. The groups will be performing from 8:15 to 9 a.m.
The Blue Santa program accepts new gifts for children ages one day old to 12 years of age.
Small stocking stuffers are also encouraged for kids of all ages. In addition to toys and gifts, Blue Santa could also use new or used wrapping paper, scissors, tape and bows. Wrapping items can be either new or simply last year’s leftovers.
Toys for the older batch of students are especially needed. Gift suggestions may include jewelry making kits, football, basketballs, hoop baskets for over the door, cologne and perfume sets, Snuggies, journals, scooters, STEM toys, handheld toys, board games, LED lights and remote-control cars.
As for non-perishable food, items desired include cereals, soups, peanut butter, jelly and canned meats. Other items such as clean egg cartons, recycled bags, laundry
detergent and toiletries are also encouraged to be donated.
The KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Donations will also be collected in advance throughout the day in the radio station lobby.
KWED Radio and the Seguin Daily News thank the following sponsors for their contributions to help make this year’s food and toy drive a reality. Those sponsors include Joe Cools AC and Heating; Furniture Warehouse; Beyond Coffee; Sweet Treats; Su Casa Café; Palms Mexican Restaurant; Noe’s Mexican Restaurant; Mi Chula Taco Stand; Heideke’s Country Kennels; Steele Hyundai and Triple Bee Bakery & Boutique.
“The reason we do fundraising for the organization is to afford scholarships for local students and individuals that want to be able to go to college or a trade to further their education and Zonta Seguin is an organization with a mission to empower women and girls worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for
women and girls,” said Cabin. Doors open at 5 p.m. followed by the movie at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The QR code to purchase tickets in advance is available on the Zonta Club of Seguin Facebook page. There is no cost for kids 2 and under. Seating is limited so families are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible. Only a limited number of seats will be available for the Sunday movie. The Palace Theatre is located at 314 S. Austin St.
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Texas Lutheran University’s Bryce Hayes Named to CSC 30 Under 30
SEGUIN, Texas -- College Sports Communicators (CSC) has named the recipients of its 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 with Texas Lutheran Sports Information Director, Bryce Hayes, being listed as one of the members of the 30 member class. The honor recognizes emerging athletics communications professionals at all levels of college sports in strategic, creative and digital spaces.
“The remarkable individuals recognized in the CSC Under 30 Class of 2024 represent a diverse and talented group of young professionals working in sports communications today,” 2024-25 CSC President Kevin Trainor said. “This distinguished list of honorees features outstanding sports communicators from throughout our membership. Their innovative approach to blending traditional communications methods with content creation, social media and other emerging technologies will allow us to effectively connect with our audiences while also helping to shape the future of our organization and our profession. Congratulations to all of those included in this year’s class!”
The full 2024 30 Under 30 Class can be seen here.
The recognition honors up-and-coming strategic, creative and digital athletics communications professionals throughout the CSC membership. Candidates are considered for selection based on achievement in one or more areas such as:
• Professional success
• Impact on their athletic department/ conference office
• Service to CSC
Nominees must be 29 years old or younger on December 31, 2024 and a current 2024-25 CSC member.
Of a record 176 nominations submitted, this year’s class includes 10 members from different levels of NCAA Division I, six Division II members, 10 Division III members, two NAIA members, one member from a Canadian institution, and one twoyear college member. The average age is 27.1 years old.
Honorees in the 2024 class were chosen by a voting group composed of the Executive Board of Directors, the Advisory Council, CSC staff, leaders from all CSC committees and selected past winners.
“When you’re in this role I’ve never thought I should be the story as the focus should be on our student-athletes, but it’s a tremendous honor to represent Texas Lutheran in this capacity. Despite what it can look like on the outside, you don’t do this job for credit. People love to call me ‘the hardest working man on campus,’ which I get a chuckle out of, but it’s not about that. It’s always been about the next story or the next way to support our student-athletes, student workers, and co-workers to give them the best experience possible, so sometimes it’s hard to center yourself in conversations.
“Hard work has been instilled in me from day one by my parents, my late grandparents, and my support system growing up. Everyone that’s ever met me knows that I try to live up to that expectation of being the hardest working person around, to a fault at times. I’ve been blessed to be put in situations to succeed from a young age on and off the field as a former student-athlete myself, and I’ve tried to faithfully walk the path God has set out for me. I’ll be forever grateful
to James Hill for pulling a football player out of the stands of a Rhodes College softball game to start my sports information and social content journey as a college freshman and for his continued mentorship as well as his successor, Danielle Donze, who granted me the creative freedom on social media as a student; and to Luke Wagner and Rodney Rogan who trusted me to control the image of their teams on social while I was a college student. I can’t thank Coach Bill Miller enough for taking a chance on a kid from Memphis in the middle of the pandemic to run this department and thank you to the NCAA and the College Sports Communicators for recognizing me in this capacity and for the continued recognition after gracing me with the CSC Inclusion Grant earlier this year.
“I also want to thank everyone that played a role in this process, your kindness knows no bounds. I’ve been blessed with a talented group in my time in Seguin and look forward to seeing student talent like Madi Johnson, Callie Brame, Missy Muras, Ben Coulombe, Brylie Nedd, and Easton Allen earn honors like this in the future. I’m proud to represent Texas Lutheran on the national stage between this honor and the NCAA Inclusion Grant this past summer. While I am the one being honored, it’s a credit to our staff for the work we’ve put in within our department over my tenure. Thank you once again to TLU and to CSC and I look forward to maintaining this standard that you’ve deemed worthy of this honor.”
All the latest information on Texas Lutheran University Athletics can be found on @tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TLU Bulldogs on Facebook.
VITAL STATISTICS
Carter
Shirley Carter, beloved daughter, sister, mother, wife, aunt, cousin, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 71. Shirley was the second child born to Rufus and Clara L. Miller. She was born on October 5, 1953 in Seguin, Texas.
Shirley was a sweet and loving soul, who touched the lives of many. She was a kind and compassionate woman, who always put others before herself. Shirley was a devoted member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Ball High School in Seguin, Texas.
Shirley made a life in Seguin with her three children, Tammy Plummer, Kimberly Carter-White, and Rodney L. Carter; and long time partner James Otis King.
A viewing will be held at Crenshaw Funeral Home on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Decemeber 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel's Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home.
Sauceda
Juan M. Sauceda, age 72 of Seguin, passed away on December 4, 2024. Juan was born on February 7, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Lydia (Zapata) and Domingo Sauceda.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Tres Hewell Mortuary at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Reverend Monsignor Dennis Darilek officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Cevallos, Adrian Sauceda, Johnny Cisneros, Robert Cisneros, Albert Sauceda, Matthew Aguirre and Noah Sauceda.
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.
Seniors Paying More For Healthcare In U.S. Than Other Countries
(Undated) -- Seniors in America are paying more for healthcare than seniors in other wealthy countries according to a new study. A Commonwealth Fund survey shows about 25 percent of American seniors spent at least two-thousand dollars out of pocket on health care last year. Researchers say under five percent of seniors in France and the Netherlands spent at least two thousand dollars. The study shows those in Australia, Germany and Sweden and several other countries spent less on healthcare than seniors in America.
One Third Of Pharmacies Shut In U.S. Since 2010
(Undated) -- Data shows about one third of pharmacies in the U.S. have shut down since 2010. A study published in the journal Health Affairs shows Black and Latino neighborhoods have been hit harder with closures than white neighborhoods. The study’s lead researcher says the closures may widen health disparities when it comes to access to prescription and other essential pharmacy services. Starting in 2018, large pharmacy chains started to merge and close because they were not profitable enough.
Democrats Release Response To Republican COVID Report
(Washington, DC) -- Democrats on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic have their own report in response to the Republican-led panel’s final report. That report concluded the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab leak in China. It also accused former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci of trying to suppress that info. The Democrats on Tuesday gave their own version, accusing Republicans of wasting two years on political stunts instead of preparing for another pandemic. It says the Republican report vilified the nation’s scientists and public health officials in an effort to whitewash President Trump’s response to the pandemic. The response did acknowledge that a lab leak was one of a few plausible origins of the pandemic.
Deadly Unknown Disease In Congo Kills More Than 140 People
(Undated) -- A deadly unknown disease in The Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed more than 140 people. The World Health Organization says those infected had flu-like symptoms including severe headaches and high fever. An epidemiologist in the African country says women and children have been the most seriously impacted. A medical team has been sent in to collect and test blood samples to identify the disease.
December
Family Christmas Movie
Zonta of Seguin presents a Family Christmas Movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Palace Theater on December 8th, from 5-8 PM. Tickets are $10 each in advance and $15 at the door. The ticket includes a cup of hot cocoa or lemonade, cookies, and door prizes. Pictures with Jack Skeleton will be available, and a raffle will be held. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at Seguin Chamber and Century 21 office behind Taco Bell. For more information, call 830-305-0785.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Casino Night
TruLight127/TruLight Youth Village will host an Ugly Sweater Casino Night on Thursday, December 5th, from 6-10:30 PM at the Blue Bonnett Palace in Selma. Individual Tickets are $50 & include dinner, gaming chips & 1 drop bucket raffle ticket. Sponsorship Opportunities are available! All net proceeds will support children and youth in foster care. Tickets can be purchased at (www.trulight127.org) or https://trulight127-bloom.kindful.com/e/ugly-christmas-sweater-casino-night
GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALE ON SATURDAY, December 7, 2024
Guadalupe County Humane Society Garage/Rummage Sale, on Saturday December 7 starting at 8:00. EVERYTHING WILL BE 50% UNTIL NOON. We have household items, home décor including Christmas, men’s tools, yard and garden items and furniture. The sale will be held at the Handi-Stop Storage behind the liquor store located at 2511 N. State Hwy 46 starting at 8AM. All proceeds from this sale help sustain GCHS’ daily operations, as well as help finance our low-cost Spay/Neuter program.
Di Sucre by V
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Di Sucre by V at 11 AM Thursday, December 5th, at 225 S. Saunders ST. Inside The Schoolyard.
Sip n Stroll
The Seguin Young Professionals will participate in the 14th Annual Sip n’ Stroll in Downtown Seguin hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. Please stop by for your coca and learn more about our Young Professionals! The Sip n Stroll will take place December 13, 2024 in downtown. The group will set up at 200 N. Austin Street in front of First United Bank.
Unwind Your Drawing Class
The Seguin Art League will host an “Unwind Your Drawing” art class on December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Seguin Art League, 104 S. Austin. Slow down, relax, observe, and practice your drawing skills in this class for all skill levels. This session will include a lesson on linear perspective and drawing an object, and a street scene in a bird’s eye or
worm’s eye view. Age requirement is 18 and older. $20. Bring your sketchbook.
THE K-9 DREAM A DOG’S DREAM COME TRUE
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, December 10th, @ 100 Schneider RD Unit F. in Seguin.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING w/SCOC
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After-Hours Networking event from 5-7 PM Thursday, December 12th, held at A-1 Tri County Plumbing Inc. 384 Partnership Rd. Seguin. Make sure to bring your Chamber Membership Card for entry! Shake hands with the mystery guest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate!
EL RANCHITO
RIBBON CUTTING
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 A.M. Thursday, December 12th @ 921 S. HWY 123 Bypass, Seguin, Texas.
Guadalupe County Republican Women Meeting
On Friday, December 13th, 2024, the Guadalupe County Republican Women will host a luncheon with Chris Byrd as their main speaker. The luncheon/meeting will be held at the Seguin Silver Center at 510 East Court Street, Seguin. Social hour starts at 11:00 AM with a cash bar. Seated lunch at 11:30 AM. Cost for lunch is $20.00. Please make reservations with Glenda Partain by calling or texting 830.391.3979 or emailing silvercenter@sbcglobal. net. The program is free but lunch requires a reservation. Payment by cash or check. Please join us for a timely and informative program. More information is available at https://www.guadalupe-county-rw. com/.
Agave Coffee
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Agave Coffee at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 17th, at 109 S. Crockett ST.
Serenity Boutique
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Serenity Boutique at 11 AM Thursday, December 19th at 837 E. Court St.
Christmas Market
Immanuel Lutheran Church will host its 9th annual Christmas Market from 9 AM- 2 PM Rain or shine, at 310 Seguin Street in La Vernia. There will be Breakfast Tacos, Cheesy Potato Soup, Wassail & More. Visit the country store for fresh baked and candied goods. There will also be Christmas pictures in front of the church, face painting & balloon animals for the kids. Outdoor vendor spaces are still available! For more information, contact LCWOFChristmasMarket@Gmail.com or call (830)-688-1810.
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 at various locations on the TLU campus and in the Seguin community. TLU is accepting cash or check donations only for Operation Blue Santa.
Wesley-Harper UMC Fashion Fusion 2024
The Wesley-Harper UMC will present its Fashion Fusion 2024 at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Seguin Events Complex, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Tickets are $25 pre-sale or $30 at the door and are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the church, located at 754 W. Court St. in Seguin or at Serenity Boutique, located at 837 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information and tickets call 210-669-3404 or 210-857-4752.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
GCCWB Ugly Sweater Dinner Party
The Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board (GCCWB) will have its Ugly Sweater Dinner Party at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment with Magician Carlos David, dinner, and an Ugly Sweater Contest. Tickets are available at www. gccwb.org/event-details/5th-annual-ugly-sweater-dinner-party.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor Akiko Fujimoto, will present Merry Melodies at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www. mtsymphony.org or call the box officeat 830-4635353 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 accepted until Monday, Dec. 16 at www.gvec.org/psa.
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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 830305-0472.
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.
January
First Friday Feast
The Geronimo Lions Club will host their First Friday Feast from 5:30 - 7:30 PM or until they run out @ The Red Bar on 390 Cordova Rd. There will be $20 Steak or Fish Dinner with sides and a drink. This event is benefiting local non-profits. Happy New Year from the Geronimo Lions.
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. 13 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
versary
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 830303-4188 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 830-3725980.
Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program
The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
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.
Brown Cultural Event Series – The Second City 65th Anni-
