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The city of Seguin recently took steps to make sure that it was ready to handle the demands for the creation of these networks, or for large bike or scooter sharing services.
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been on my plate knowing that they’ll reach us at some point particularly transportation networks scooters and bikes and things that are kind of shared, rode and that and if don’t have something in place, particularly the scooter people - they are really good about you wake up one morning and there are 2,000 of them everywhere, in the corners, in the middle of the streets, on the sidewalks where you don’t want them and they become a problem so we’ve had some right-of-way licensing for food trucks and some things but this kind of brings it together. It’s an entire ordinance that requires, hey if you want to use our right-of-way to make money or for commercial operations, then you need to come see about a permit or a license,” said Quittner.
City Attorney Andy Quittner says cities that haven’t planned for these types of services, have sometimes been overrun by this work. Quittner says the new ordinance will provide a way for the city to manage and monitor the use of public rightof-way for these services.
Quittner says discusses the expectations for the shared transportation networks for bikes and scooters, or other devices like that. But it also addresses the small cell nodes. Quittner says there are some limits as to what costs the city can effectively recover companies that are looking to build out these networks in the city.
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(Seguin) -- Technology may someday allow there to be autonomous cars on the road with you, a robust internet service for your car, and new shared transportation networks that could include things like bikes or scooters. For any of those things to work, there must be a network in place to handle those services. Those networks are commonly called small cell nodes, which are mini radio frequency (RF) towers that help to provide a more stable network that can be used for a variety of services.
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Need a job? (Seguin) – A local company is looking to hire its first 40 employees. Exactly one year after the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the city of Seguin announced that United Alloy, Inc (UA) would be building its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Seguin, UA is finally working on putting the finishing touches on its new facility.
skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments for an extensive list of long-term, highly satisfied and most impressive, Fortune 500 OEM customers.
UA is currently seeking to fill positions for their climate controlled, Seguin manufacturing facility. Those positions include, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Material Handlers, Painters, Fabricators, MiG Welders and Quality Technician.
UA President Luke R. Jaynes says United Alloy (UA) is excited to open its world class metal fabrication facility in Seguin. He says UA chose the city of Seguin because of the strong work ethic and culture of the people in the community.
Headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, United Alloy, Inc. is a serial production metal fabrication and powder coating company. City officials say United Alloy is known for producing the industry’s highest quality leakproof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs,
United Alloy is also ISO 9001 Certified and is also a recognized woman/minority owned business.
“We are confident that we have the types of skilled jobs that the community will be proud of. We are working on hiring at least 40 actively engaged employees as quickly as possible. We encourage those that are looking for a good culture and life supporting wages to apply now,” said Jaynes. See UNITED page 3
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Seguin ISD hosting flu shot clinics outside its campuses for the next few days By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) - The Seguin ISD is teaming up with HEB Pharmacy to help protect students and their families against the flu bug. Through its new student health service, Hazel Health, the district will be offering flu shot clinics at its various campuses now through Dec. 14. District officials say this is not a free clinic. They say the flu shot clinic will operate just as if families were to go to HEB for the vaccination. They say HEB will be running insurance for participants. The flu shot clinic kicked off Monday at Rodriguez Elementary School. Today, the shots are
being administered from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Koennecke Elementary. On Wednesday, the vaccine will be available at both Patlan and Weinert Elementary Schools from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The remainder of the schedule includes Vogel and Jefferson on Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and McQueeney and Ball on Friday from also from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The flu clinics will continue into next week with Seguin High School on Monday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and at the Saegert Alternative School on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Those wishing to participate are asked to park in front of the parking lot of the school. All scheduled flu clinics will be held outside the front of the campus.
New ordinance to address small nodes, United Alloy Inc. ramps up hiring efforts in Seguin shared transportation networks
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“We don’t have a lot of yes or no on that. The state took that away from us so though they graciously allowed us $250 a year matching it up with a cost of living for a fee for every node which is probably less than what the property that they use is worth and that’s actually under litigation. A number of cities have gotten together and sued to say that the law is unconstitutional because it’s our property and the state can’t tell us you know how to handle or what our property is worth,” said Quittner. Being prepared for the expanded use of this technology and the services that often come with it is something that’s important to the city’s future. City Manager Steve Parker says there are already companies looking at bringing the shared scooter service to the city. Those services have been popular in other cities across the nation, but they have
also been a bit of a nuisance in some places UNITED continued from page 1 when the scooters and/or bikes are littered across the community and not recovered in SEDC Executive Director Josh Schneuker says the unemployment rate for the city of Seguin has improved since it reached its highest rate of 15 a timely manner. percent back in May, but at 5.9 percent in October, it’s still nearly twice “We have had inquiries from scooter the rate it was before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. share people her in the last month or two so we know that’s coming. We would He says though we are still in the midst of a pandemic, it’s really a great like to have a discussion with the council time for United Alloy to push forward with an aggressive hiring strategy maybe a visioning after the first of the that will help ensure a successful start to their new operations in Seguin. year to talk about what you see as your vision of allowing either bike shared or “There are hardworking individuals within our community that have scooters in the city. It does create some unfortunately been negatively impacted by the pandemic and are actively economic things, but it also creates some looking to get back into the workforce. This is a great opportunity for liability things and pretty dangerous, so those folks to re-enter the workforce with a company that goes above we want to make sure the council is fully and beyond for their employees, while paying living wages that are aware of those types of things before above average for our area,” said Schneuker. we just do that. This will give us some protection to make sure that they don’t While there are a variety of positions, Schneuker says welding experience just come and drop them off as they’ve will be among the top skills that the company will be looking for. done in other cities,” said Parker. “They are going to be hiring quite a bit of welders as well. They are This is not a new issue for the city of probably going to end up being one of the employers within our region Seguin, and it’s been something that has one of the highest concentration of welders within one of their that it’s looked at for years. But facilities. They are coming into this area where just south of us where the this represents the first ordinance Eagle Ford Shale region -- there’s a lot of welding involved in the oil and that fully addresses the city’s gas industry. I think one thing to point out is folks who might have that requirements for such services. experience in that industry. I mean there can be a lot of ups and downs It includes license and franchise in the oil industry as well and this is an opportunity really provide some fees for use of the city’s public stability,” said Schneuker. “If you are welder and have that experience, right-of-way, and also provides United Alloy is looking for you.” some penalties that would allow the city some enforcement United Alloy’s new facility is located at 1721 Eighth Street, just south mechanisms if the ordinance is of Interstate 10. Individuals seeking to work for United Alloy, Inc are violated by a company that sets encouraged to visit its website at unitedalloy.com. Available positions can be found under the “About UAI” tab on website’s home screen. up one of these services.
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Honorable Mention Nesbit (Faith over Fear) The Seguin Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners of its annual Christmas Tree Decorating contest in downtown Seguin. The trees represent various groups and businesses in Seguin. The trees will remain lighted and decorated through the end of December.
Winning first place was Son’s Travel with its “Tropical Christmas” theme. Second Place honors were awarded to Advanced Home Health and its Abominable Snowman. Third Place went to Seguin Special Kids with Special Needs and its “We are all Different and That’s Beautiful” tree. Earning Honorable Mention was Nesbit Nursing and its tree “Faith over Fear.” Courtesy photos.
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Seguin girls notch first district win over Lehman, fall to Somerset (Seguin) - The Seguin girls basketball team evened its District 26-5A record at 1-1 Friday night with a 42-32 home win over Kyle-Lehman, but came up short to Somerset 39-30 Saturday in a non-district road game.
Ashley Lingueno six apiece, Larissa Galvan four and Reagan Schmidt four each. Tresalyn Roberts netted nine points in the loss to Somerset, Brittain seven, Hernandez six, Lingueno five, and Bode two.
Reese Brittain scored 13 points to lead the The Matadors (4-5, 1-1) continue district Matadors in the win over Lehman. Liv play Friday with a 6:30 p.m. home game Hernandez added nine, Taylor Bode and against Kerrville-Tivy
Seguin boys drop road game to Marshall
Matadors offensively. Nick Magallanes chipped in with eight, Devin Mathews and Jazaya Kyles six apiece, John Jackson and Jacob Andrade four (San Antonio) - Seguin boys basketball dropped each, Kaleb McCann, John Aguilar, and John a tightly contested road game Saturday, 51-48 to Jones three apiece. San Antonio-Marshall.
third period. Each team scored nine points in the fourth quarter.
The Matadors (2-4) were slated to visit San Antonio-McCollum Monday evening, but no final was available at press time. Seguin opens Seguin trailed 14-9 at the end of the first quarter, the District 26-5A schedule this Friday with a Xander Harrell scored 11 points to lead the 30-26 at halftime, and 42-39 at the end of the 6:45 p.m. start at Kerrville-Tivy.
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Navarro girls down Autry’s 36 fuels 6-0 Marion boys past Canyon Lake Beeville-Jones, Crystal City (Geronimo) - The Panthers notched a 2-0 weekend on the hardwood with a 54-37 home win over Beeville-Jones on Friday at the Navarro Events Center and a 70-56 road triumph over Crystal City on Saturday.
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Tatum Harborth netted 14 points to lead Navarro in the Friday win over Beeville-Jones. Sienna Kramer also reached double figures with 11. Ryanne Hepp added nine points. Harborth, Hepp and Julia Bumguardner each grabbed six rebounds.
Harborth and Sturm chipped in with 13 points apiece, and Kramer had 10. Harborth also collected eight steals, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kramer came up with five steals and three assists. Gilliam and Ortiz finished with four points apiece, Koenig, Taylor Helms, and Leah Teasley two each.
Laylin Sturm dished out five assists and snared four steals to go with four points. Karlee Koenig contributed seven points, Mary Gilliam five, Bumguardner and Haleigh Ortiz
Hepp scored 20 points to lead four Panthers in double figures at Crystal City, and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.
Navarro (10-1) looks to extend its winning streak to four games Tuesday evening in Castroville with a 6:30 p.m. tip against Medina Valley.
Marion girls survive Canyon Lake road test (Fischer) - The Marion girls basketball team battled its way to a 3936 road win over Canyon Lake on Friday evening in Fischer. Molly Rooke scored 12 points and collected nine rebounds to lead the Bulldogs, while Sarah Cook notched an
netted 22 points and distributed five steals. Lane Pawelek produced 17 points on 8-11 shooting and hauled in a team-high seven rebounds. Samuel Montoya contributed 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, and five steals.
11-point, 10-rebound Marion led 10-9 at the double-double to go with end of the first quarter, two steals. trailed 23-19 at halftime, won the third period 12-6 Laney Osborne added seven to take a 31-29 lead into points and nine rebounds. the fourth, and edged the Kaelyn Taylor finished with Hawks 8-7 in the final five points, Alicia Durbin frame. with three points and six rebounds, and Anessa The Bulldogs (2-6) hit the Madrid with one point and road to face Bandera on five rebounds. Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.
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Kadeem Blyden added six points, five rebounds, and two steals, Joe Padron four points, and Miguel Aguilar two. (Marion) - Ryken Autry scorched the nets for 36 points on 13-15 shooting overall and 6-8 from three-point range to help the Bulldogs more than double Canyon Lake’s point total in a 99-49 home win on Saturday. Autry also dished out nine assists and grabbed three steals. Easton Allen
Marion shot 60.6 percent as a team and assisted on 25 of its 40 made field goals. The lead was 26-12 at the end of the first quarter, 53-20 at halftime, and 79-36 at the end of the third quarter. The Bulldogs remain unbeaten at 6-0 to start the season. Marion hosts Comfort on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Krolczyk Dennis Ray Krolczyk, age 68 of Seguin, formerly of Baytown, Texas passed away on December 2, 2020. Dennis was born on October 13, 1952 in Baytown, to Mary Lou and Johnny Pete Krolczyk. Dennis worked in the Oil & Gas Industry for over 40 years and retired in 2014 as a Senior Purchasing Agent. Some of his fondest memories were made when he and wife Vickie received the opportunity to live and work overseas including traveling throughout Europe. Dennis was an avid car enthusiast, who loved to cook, fish and square dance. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help a friend in need. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Vickie Rosamond Krolczyk; daughter, Mikaela Haynes and husband Christopher; sister, Connie Hanson and husband Gary; brothers-in-law, Billy Rosamond and wife Karen, and Kim Rosamond; several nieces and nephews, cousins, loving family members, and friends. His funeral service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:00am at Grace Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas with Reverend Roger Hotopp officiating. The graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 12:00pm at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas. The family requests that all CDC protocols be followed including social distancing and face coverings. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Haynes, Billy Rosamond, Kim Rosamond, Gary Hanson, Quinton Koehler and Wayne Rucker. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain Street, Seguin Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.
Urquiza Manuel Urquiza, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 2, 2020. Manuel was born in Wharton County, Texas on April 27, 1931 to Teresa (Castillo) and Manuel Urquiza. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by D & M Supply for over 40 years Manuel loved fishing excursions with his nephews. He loved the Lord and was an active member of Kingsbury United Methodist Church where he graciously served wherever needed. For Manuel, making life worth living was giving! Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Cruz Urquiza, sister, Dionisia Urquiza, nephew, Tomas Lopez, III and his brother-in-law, Miguel Arriola. Survivors include his siblings, Lydia Arriola, Moses Urquiza and wife Frances, Lee Wilson and husband Len, Jim Luna and wife Rose, and Tina Luna; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends; and his loving fur baby, Tiger. Visitation will begin on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joseph Berkley officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.
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Schulz Myra Jane “Kookie” Schulz, age 68 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020. Kookie was born on June 8, 1952 in Seguin, Texas to Margaret (Brandeberry) and Herman Troell Schulz, Sr. Kookie will be remembered as enjoying working with her father at his full service gas station for many years, and her 41 year career with the Seguin Independent School District Transportation Department. She loved her time at home doing daily chores, especially mowing her yard and caring for her plants. Her sons were her pride and joy, their work ethic and the fine men they became. Her most precious times were spent with them and their families. Kookie is preceded in death by her sons, William Charles “Chuckie” Bittner, Jr. and Steven Wayne “Stevie” Carter, Jr., her parents, her brother, Herman T. “Cowboy” Schulz, Jr., and sister, Louise Ann May. Survivors include her loving son, Bryan Bittner and wife Kristen; granddaughter, Shiloh Marie Bittner; grandson, Bryan Bittner, Jr. and wife Rachel; great-grandson, Lance Bittner; sister-in-law, Shirley Schulz; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A walk through line visitation will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.
All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jon Ochoa, Adrian Arriola, Raymond Arriola, Daniel Noriega, Dennis Ivey and Robert James Rodriguez.
All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn at all locations.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsbury United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638. 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.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townesend Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830549-5912.
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Faith Lutheran. She has been an avid quilter and gardener for many years.
Doris Lee Junker Beicker, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on December 3, 2020.
She was secretary to the principals at Seguin High School for 27 years, and 5 more years in the Athletic Office of Seguin High School.
Survivors include sons, Donny Beicker and wife Cathy and Davy Beicker and wife Phyllis; daughterin-law, Mary Beicker; 11 grandchildren, Shelly Park, Cathy Fontenot (David), April Rodriquez (Raul), Jeffrey Park (Dawn), Kari Egg (Jeremy), Krista Rauschuber (Ryan), Brent Beicker (Katie), Clint Beicker (Amy), Bryan Beicker, Lacey Beicker and Robert Russell; great-grandchildren, Keara Park, Gage, Nicky and Cameron Fontenot, Gracie and Scarlett Park, Peyton Lark, Cory Hallman, Conley and Cole Savage, Tyler, Travis and Olivia Egg, Brinley and Brylen Beicker, Bliss, Bowen and Brooke Beicker, Ally and Blake Rauschuber, Lia Beicker; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She enjoyed taking her children to their various activities; Girl Scouts, piano lessons, Cub Scouts, summer baseball games and many other sport activities.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years Leroy Beicker, her daughter, Sandi Beicker McGriff and her husband Tom, her son, Jim Beicker, her parents Fred and Ella Junker from Cuero, her sister, Darleen Cornett and her husband Arlen, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wanda and Hugo Beicker, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Thusnelda Beicker Weniger and Frank Weniger. Doris was born on April 10, 1930 in Cuero, Texas to Ella and Fred Junker. As an infant, Doris was received as a Child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Lutheran Church in Arnickeville, Texas and confirmed April 18, 1943 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero.
A memorial service celebrating Doris’s life is planned for Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Private interment will take place at a later date. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Doris enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, Seguin Sports Boosters, c/o Cathy Beicker, 333 Beicker Road, Seguin, Texas 78155, Salvation Army, PO Box 105, Seguin, Texas 78156 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 841125, Dallas Texas, 75284-1125.
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She grew up in Cuero, met Leroy at Draughons Business College in San Antonio, she and Leroy married August 1, 1948 at St. Marks in Cuero.
Alice Marie Bulgerin Brown, age 78 of Seguin gained her angel wings on December 5, 2020.
They made their home in Seguin and were members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church for 57 years before transferring to Faith Lutheran Church in 2005.
Alice was born on July 31, 1942 in Seguin, Texas to Martha (Baerwald) and Eddie Bulgerin.
The couple had four children: Sandra Dell, James Leroy, Donald Wayne and David Lee. Doris taught Sunday School at Emanuel’s for 15 years and was Den Mother to Cub Scout Pack 107. She has been a member of Ladies Aid, Altar Guild, Property Stewards and Quilting Group at Emanuel’s, Seguin Fire Department Auxiliary, Nogales Garden Club, and a member of various committees, Circles and Clusters at
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Her sassy personality was known by family and those who knew her best. She loved to play bingo and never missed an opportunity to go and play. She loved going to the coast and spending time in Rockport. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Joseph (Butch) Brown, two sisters Bernice Demuth and husband Melvin and Viola Maierhofer. Survivors include her children, Joseph “Scott” Brown, and wife
Dawn, Debra Kay Williams, and husband Chris, Charles Demuth and wife Diane. Grandchildren, Garrett Brown and fiancé Amanda Owens, Ty Brown & Haley Carignan, and Tyler Williams; great-granddaughter, Addison Claire Brown; brotherin-law, Wilburn “Sonny” Brown, and wife Judy; sisters-in-law, Gladys Dotson, and husband Buddy, Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger and husband Donald, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Private family graveside services and interment will be held later at San Geronimo Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Theiss officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Scott Brown, Chris Williams, Garrett Brown, Ty Brown, and Tyler Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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Flu Shot Clinics Seguin ISD is partnering with Hazel Health and H-E-B Pharmacy for a series of flu shot clinics through Dec. 14 at 12 campuses. The flu shot clinics are available for Seguin ISD students, families and staff. Visit https://www.seguin. k12.tx.us/page/article/841 for more information. CCSCT Heater Distribution The Community Council of South Central Texas will have its Heater Distribution from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin. Qualifying recipients must show ID card and either a Snap card, Medicaid card, or Medicare card. For more information call Becky or Ernest at 830-379-3022. 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 830-4012422 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
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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. Navarro ISD Community Facilities Planning Meeting The Navarro ISD will have a Community Facilities Planning Meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Intermediate School Cafeteria. Buck Fever The 35th Annual Buck Fever in person event scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Seguin Events Center has been cancelled due to the current rise in COVID-19. There will be a live drawing for the 30-Gun Raffle at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 on the Buck Fever and Buck Fever Event Facebook pages. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50 and are available by calling 830-305-4148. For more information visit www.buckfever.org. 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. Holiday Family Movie Night The Seguin Public Library will host an outdoor 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
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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 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. Adult Holiday Take-N-Make Craft Kit The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Holiday themed craft kits available for pick-up 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 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information. Toddler Time 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 830-401-2422. 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 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov. Cozy Care Packages for Teens Teens can warm up this December with a Cozy Care Package to take home with the books they check out from the Seguin Public Library. This wintry treat includes a mug to decorate, hot cocoa mix, mug cake mix, and a candy cane. Teens must check out a library book, graphic novel, or manga to receive a package,
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, 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.
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while supplies last, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Gingerbread Decorating Contest Reserve yours by registering at library.seguintexas. The Seguin Public Library will host a virtual Gingerbread Decorating Contest for all ages this Dec. gov or calling 830-401-2422. Tell us your favorite story using only frosting, graham crackers and candy. We want to see your best graham Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will host Preschool cracker interpretation of a favorite read. Email Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 on the submissions through Saturday, Dec. 19 to library@ outdoor deck. Space is limited to help maintain social seguintexas.gov. The winner will be announced distance. Registration is required for this in-person Tuesday, Dec. 22 and will receive a $10 Amazon gift program by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library. card. For a full listing of rules and instructions, call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov. seguintexas.gov for additional information. LWV-CA Racing Racism Presentation The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWV-CA) will host “Racing Racism,” a presentation by the President of the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc., Bishop Michael Fraklin, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 via Zoom (ID: 899 8656 3219 password: 270440). The event will also be available of the LWVCA Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information visit lwvcomal.org. 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 community. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10 and are available from any SCS board member or by calling 830-3726168. The drawing will be held on Friday, Dec. 18. 2020 RTV500 Raffle The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is selling 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. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382.
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The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 4012422 for additional information.
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 Big Red Barn Market Days System. To register or for or more information call The Big Red Barn will have one more Market Day 830-303-9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or for this calendar year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, visit seguinrappsorg.org. December 19 at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. There will be unique and beautiful Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up gifts from the participating artisans, as well as home The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area baked and canned goods. Santa Claus has left a small Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste gift for young children, and his mailbox so they can Collection Program grant and is offering residents who write him a letter when they visit. Market Days will live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in resume March 2021. To join as a vendor or for more the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items information visit www.texagedu.org, or call/text 830- accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, 379-0933. sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste Free Meals for Seguin Children products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert 449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside Collection times may vary. meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth events appear in this calendar, send information to: certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/ Department at 830-401-8618. KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation prior to the event.
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RELIGION
Christmas Services
The Crossroads Church will have Christmas Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
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.
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.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
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