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December 2019

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Contested races to appear on March 2020 Primary ballot By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Guadalupe County) -- It looks as though there will be a handful of contested races that voters will get to decide on during the March 2020 Republican Primary Election. Monday was the deadline to officially file for a place on the ballot. There are no locally contested races on the Democratic ballot for Guadalupe County voters. Those races appearing on the Republican ballot include the position of Guadalupe County Sheriff. Incumbent Arnold Zwicke has drawn an opponent. He faces Jimmy Harless, who currently serves as Guadalupe County Constable Pct. 2.

Greg Seidenberger, Guadalupe County Commissioner Pct. 1, also faces a challenger in the Republican Primary. He goes on to face Candidate Grumpy Azzoz. The seat for Guadalupe County Commissioner Pct. 3 is also up for grabs. Longtime Commissioner Jim Wolverton has chosen not to seek re-election. Candidates seeking the position include former Schertz Mayor Michael Carpenter and

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Two candidates will also go head to head for the position of Guadalupe County Constable Pct. 2. They include candidates Trey Kelly and Mark Reyes. Kelly retired from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office earlier this year while Reyes currently serves the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office as a sergeant of patrol. The position was vacated by Harless, who is seeking the position of county sheriff. Also appearing on the Republican ballot is the race for the 25th Judicial District seat which serves Seguin and Guadalupe County. Judge William "Bill" Old III is seeking re-election for the position that also includes the counties of Gonzales, Lavaca and Colorado. Old begins the campaign against challenger Jacqueline Phillips Ott. Ott currently serves as a Guadalupe County prosecutor. Positions not drawing an opponent include county attorney, county tax-assessor and constable precincts 1, 3 and 4. Judge Jessica Richard Crawford is also running unopposed for the 2nd 25th Judicial District seat. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3.

This week, local celebrities have been invited to participate in an Hour of Code at Seguin ISD's seven elementary schools. District officials extend a special thank you to Terry Nichols, Seguin chief of police, for taking the time to code with second graders in Mrs. Jessica Casiano's lab at Koennecke Elementary on Dec. 9. Courtesy photos

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Tickets now available for Mid-Texas Symphony Holiday Concert By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- The sounds of the season are upon us as tickets remain for this Sunday's Mid-Texas Symphony Holiday Concert. The concert is scheduled for Sunday at Texas Lutheran University's Jackson Auditorium.

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Akiko Fujimoto, music director of the Mid-Texas Symphony, says families are invited over to celebrate the season with their favorite Christmas songs and selections from The Nutcracker. "Holiday music is like this drug that we all love. Every year it makes us feel great. It brings everyone together. It makes us reflect on all the great things

that we have in our lives and especially the people in our lives and it's the most wonderful time of the year really truly. We are going to play a lot of your favorite holiday music arranged for the orchestra and some original music like 'Sleigh Ride' by Leroy Anderson, a classic and then we are going to have a children's chorus from Seguin -- about 100 children on stage with us singing a couple of songs, holiday carols and of course, we want the audience to join us at the end in a carol sing-a-long and I hear a rumor that we might get a visit from Santa Claus as well," said Fujimoto.

proud of the talents found in the sym- Symphony has really rallied together to phony and hopes to share it with others. show their commitment because how can you ask the community to support "Things are going great. The orchestra the symphony if they don't do it themis doing really well. We have a lot of selves. So, they have done their part and great enthusiasm around the ensemble. now, they are asking the community to We've given two blockbuster concerts in match what they've done. They'll do 50 September and October and we are look- percent and you do 50 percent and the ing forward at continuing that trend this board has put together $10,000 of their Sunday,’ said Fujimoto. own," said Fujimoto. In addition to its holiday concert, Fujimoto says the Mid-Texas Symphony is also closing out the year with a community challenge – a $20,000 challenge that goes back into supporting its annual season.

The concert gets underway at 4 p.m. Sunday at Jackson Auditorium. To purchase tickets or to give to this year's community challenge visit www.mtsymphony.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 830-463-5353 or by Fujimoto, who took over the reigns earstopping by the MTS office at 100 S. lier this year, says she couldn't be more "The leadership of the Mid-Texas Austin St..

City announces parade, Christmas Tree decorating, cocoa winners and Triad Promotions, third place. Serving as this year's parade judges were Gloria Kinz, of (Seguin) -- The three day holiday celebration Tri-County Surveying; Kay Martin of Trimight be over in downtown Seguin but it's fes- County A/C & Heating and James Reyes of the tive lighting and holiday spirit continue on in Law Office of Ruben James Reyes. downtown Seguin. The celebration included Thursday's annual Holiday Lighted Parade and Those placing in the non-commercial category Lighting Up of Central Park; Friday's Cocoa include the Navarro High School Cheerleaders, Sip-N-Stroll, and Saturday's North Pole Stroll. first place; Church of God Holiness second place and St. James Catholic School, third The events are hosted each year by the city of place. Seguin and its Main Street Program and the Seguin Parks and Recreation Department. Residents are also encouraged to congratulate local downtown businesses for being big winTaking the top prizes in the commercial catego- ners in this year's Sip-N-Stroll contest. Coca ry for the holiday parade were Seguin Electric winners announced by the Seguin Main Street Department, first place; Leap Ahead Learning, Program include Lifegate Church, Best Milk second place and Saenz Boot & Shoe Repair Chocolate Cocoa; Guadalupe Printing By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

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Solutions, Best White Chocolate Cocoa; Gift & Gourmet, Best Dark Chocolate Cocoa; Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity, Most Unique Cocoa and Playoffs Sports Bar & Grill, Most Creatively Named Cocoa. Families are also invited back to Central Park to check out in more detail this year's Christmas Tree Decorating Contest winners. They include Guadalupe County Master Gardeners, first place; St. James Catholic School, second place; Leap Ahead Learning, third place and Home Depot, Honorable Mention. Serving as this year's parade judges were Gloria Kinz, of Tri-County Surveying; Kay Martin of Tri-County A/C & Heating and James Reyes of the Law Office of Ruben James Reyes.

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Texas Lutheran's Manny Longoria named 2019 AFCA All-America 2nd Team

(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran senior defensive end Manny Longoria (Geronimo/Navarro) is the fifth American Football Coaches Association AllAmerican in TLU Football history after being named Wednesday to the AFCA's Second Team All-America squad for NCAA Division III.

down that gave the Bulldogs a 24-13 lead in the third quarter. TLU's win that day in Abilene was the Bulldogs' second-ever win in HSU's Shelton Stadium. The victory, in the middle of a seven-game conference win streak, put the Bulldogs in position to play for the ASC Championship on Nov. 9 against No. 1-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor.

On this select list of TLU award winners, Longoria joins former running back David Wehmeyer (1973, College Division II), linebacker D.W. Rutledge (1974, College Division II), offensive lineman Jerry Ellis (1975, College Division II), and placekicker Allen Cain (2011, NCAA Division III).

In his senior year, Longoria produced six sacks for 29 yards and 12 tackles for loss for 47 yards. He collected a single-season, career-best 43 total tackles. Longoria ended his playing career with 119 total tackles in 35 career games played.

Counting All-America awards from a variety of associations, Longoria is the 91st playing All-American in TLU Football history.

Longoria already is an Academic AllAmerican®, having claimed that honor in 2018 from the College Sports Information Directors of America.

A three-time all-conference player in the American Southwest Conference and a two-time All-South Region selection, Longoria is a playing All-American in any association for the first time.

Longoria is an Academic All-America® nominee again in 2019. The Academic AllAmerica® Team for NCAA Division III Football will be announced on Dec. 11.

Longoria is TLU's all-time leader in sacks and tackles for loss. A three-year starter, Longoria ended his playing career with 24.5 sacks (158 yards in losses) and 46.5 tackles for loss (226 yards in losses). He

also registered four forced fumbles, three recovered fumbles, a blocked kick, and two defensive touchdowns. With Longoria starting at defensive end for the last 30 games (three seasons), the Bulldogs produced a 21-9 overall record and a 20-7 conference record. In 2019, the Bulldogs won a school-record

eight games in the ASC and won eight games overall for just the eighth time in school history. TLU's runner-up finish in the ASC was a school-best result in the league. In TLU's 38-27 win over then-No. 6 Hardin-Simmons on Oct. 5, Longoria returned a fumble 39 yards for a touch-

Only Longoria and Cain have claimed both AFCA All-America honors and Academic All-America® honors. Cain was a playing All-American and Academic All-American® in 2011. He repeated as an Academic All-American® in 2012.

Supporting all area athletes! FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Seguin boys basketball @ New Braunfels tournament Seguin girls basketball vs. S.A.-Veterans Memorial, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ Taylor Tournament Navarro girls basketball @ Moulton Tournament Marion boys basketball vs. Boerne, 6 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Poteet Tournament Lifegate boys (6:00) & girls (7:30) basketball @ Griffin School

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TLU sophomore Luis Green picks up second career All-America award (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran's recordbreaking men's soccer forward, sophomore Luis Green, is an AllAmerican for a second time in two seasons. Green (Monterrey, Mexico/Smithson Valley (Texas)) was named Thursday to the 2019 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Men's AllAmerica Second Team. Last season, he was named to the association's AllAmerica Third Team. A two-time Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Green is the first multiyear playing All-American in TLU Men's Soccer history. The award is the third playing AllAmerica honor in school history. In addition to Green's two honors, TLU Athletics Hall of Famer Roger Gomez was an NAIA Honorable Mention AllAmerican in 1991. In 2019, Green set new TLU DIII-era records for goals scored (20) and total points (43). TLU has been a member of the NCAA Division III since 2002. Green's 20 goals scored and 43 total points (20 goals, 3 assists) were the second-most goals scored and points recorded in a single season in TLU Men's Soccer history. Green's production trailed only the 1994 season totals of former Bulldog Ariel Larre, who scored 22 goals and had 49 total points (22 goals, 5 assists). Green,

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Offensive Player of the SCAC Tournament, registered three hat tricks in 2019 and scored nine goals in his last six matches of the season. He has scored 38 career goals in 39 career matches played at TLU.

Gomez is the Bulldogs' all-time career leader in both categories with 62 goals and 137 points scored.

In just two seasons, Green already ranks fourth on TLU's career list for goals, with 38, and total points, with 81.

This season, Green led TLU to its first-ever Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship and to its second-ever NCAA Division III play-

Tuesday Schedule Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Wagner, 6:30 p.m. Seguin girls basketball @ S.A.-Wagner, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball vs. Karnes City, 6:30 p.m. Marion boys basketball vs. La Vernia, 7:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Bandera, 6:30 p.m. Lifegate girls basketball vs. San Marcos Homeschool, 6 p.m.

Green already has 11 game-winning goals to his credit.

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automatic berth to the NCAA DIII playoffs.

The Bulldogs won a school-record 15 matches, going 15-6 overall and 7-2 in the SCAC. The Bulldogs, the No. 2 seed in the SCAC Tournament, defeated tournament host Trinity 2-0 and top seed Colorado College 3-1 to claim the conference title and the conference's

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TLU played Claremont-MuddScripps (Calif.) in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship (first round) and fell 20 to the Stags. CMS advanced to the NCAA DIII third round, falling to eventual national semi-finalist Centre (Ky.).

Saturday Schedule

Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Wagner, 6:30 p.m. Seguin boys basketball Seguin girls basketball @ S.A.-Wagner, 6:30 p.m. @ New Braunfels tournament Navarro girls basketball vs. Karnes City, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball @ Taylor Tournament Marion boys basketball vs. La Vernia, 7:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball @ Moulton Tournament Marion girls basketball @ Bandera, 6:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Poteet Tournament Lifegate girls basketball vs. San Marcos TLU men's/ women's basketball vs. Sul Ross Homeschool, 6 p.m. State, 5:30/ 7:30 p.m.

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Kiwanis Club Meeting

Geronimo Sip N Stroll

Las Posadas

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

The 5th Annual Geronimo Sip N Stroll will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in Geronimo. There will be free hot cocoa, cider, and goodies. The Geronimo VFW will also have parking and vendor booths indoors. To request a free vendor space, call Melissa Walls at 830-556-0927 or email Melissa@CornerPostRealEstate.com.

The St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and St. James Catholic Church will have its Annual Christmas Las Posadas at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 beginning at Seguin City Hall, located at 205 N. River St. and will end at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. There will be singing and refreshments for all faiths and all ages.

Adult Coloring Club: Holiday Coloring The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club: Holiday Coloring, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. All supplies will be provided and every skill level is welcome. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LEGO Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free LEGO Club at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 for ages 5 and up. LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger siblings will be provided. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market The Cibolo Grange Farmers & Artisans Market is 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 & Artisans Market Facebook page or call 210-722-9054.

Chamber Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Mixer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the GVEC Customer Service Center, located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Christmas attire is requested.

Yoga at the Library There will be a free yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Seguin Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Alcoholics Anonymous The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

NARFE Holiday Luncheon The National Active & Retired Federal Employees will have its Holiday Luncheon from 11:15 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Golden Corral Restaurant, located at 1042 N. IH 35 in New Braunfels. Make reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 10 by calling Alice Pullin at 760-390-4482.

Country Christmas The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center, the Big Red Barn, will have its Country Christmas from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. (no debit or credit cards accepted) For a detailed schedule of events, visit www.texagedu.org.

Mariachi Winter Wonderland The 5th Annual Mariachi Winter Wonderland Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is a $3 donation or a toy donation for Blue Santa.

Kettle Campaign The 2019 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign will run through Christmas Eve, except on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in front of Walmart and Walgreens. For more information call 830-305-1352.

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There will be a dance featuring the Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm with $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information visit www.silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-303-6612.

The Seguin Public Library is encouraging citizens to pick from a selection of books that need a little boost in circulation. The library currently has books that were purchased for its grand opening day selection that have never circulated, these books will be on display for readers to check out and read. Visit this display today to Give the Gift of Circulation!

Toys or Tots Fundraiser Dance There will be a Toys for Tots fundraiser dance featuring Roadhouse Conjunto Band from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10 or a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift valued at $10 or more. For information call 830865-8111.

Holiday at Hogwarts The Seguin Public Library will have a free Holiday at Hogwarts from 2 p.m. to 4 pm. Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be crafts, games, and few surprises, while supplies last. Muggle attire is welcome, but costumes are encouraged. Crafts are geared toward children 6 and up. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

CMA Youth Choir Performance The TLU Community Music Academy Youth Choirs will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance There will be a dance featuring Charles and the Fabulous 4 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "Holiday Favorites," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information call 830463-5353 or visit www.mtsymphony.org.

Volunteers Needed The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980.

AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors. For more information and to register for the program, visit www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/volunteer/.

Volunteers Needed for Tax Aide The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is seeking volunteers for tax preparation and assistance each Friday and Saturday from Feb. to mid-April at the Seguin Public Library. Volunteers will be trained on the latest tax laws, forms, and software in Jan. To apply visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidvolunteer.

Blood Drive The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center will have a Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in the Selig Room. All donors will receive a $10 HEB gift card. To schedule an appointment, call Veronica San Miguel at 830-401-7211.

CMA Private Lesson Students Performance The TLU Community Music Academy Private Lesson Students in violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar will perform at 5 and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the Seguin Presbyterian Church.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

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Preschool Storytime

Silver Center Christmas Opry

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.

There will be an Old Fashioned Christmas Opry at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Silver Center. The featured entertainment will be Clint Taft, Gabe Galvan, Priscilla Speed, Buddy Roy, Jay Pfannstiel, Bill Davis, and Glenda Layton. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a $7 per person admission. A homemade meal of Turkey and Dressing with all the trimmings will be available for $7 beginning 6 p.m. For more information call 830-303-6612.

There will be a dance featuring Bimbo from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8 The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.

Teen Tuesday: Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament The Seguin Public Library will host a free Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for youth ages 10 through 17 at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17 in the Technology Room on the 2nd floor. Call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Comal Country Music Show The Comal Country Music Show will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Columbus Club Hall, located at 111 Landa St. in New Braunfels. The featured artist are Stacey Stark, Dennis Down, and Levi Stark. The doors open at 6 p.m. with a $7 cover charge.

Emotional Eating During the Holidays The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will host a free session on Emotional Eating During the Holidays at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Nutrition and Wellness Education Coordinator, Jennifer Lankford, will discuss the tools needed to overcome emotional eating, including healthier alternatives, managing stress, and practicing mindful eating. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids’ Art Club: Holiday Crafts The Seguin Public Library will offer Holiday Crafts, for ages 6 through 11, during Kids’ Art Club at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit www.seguinpremier.toastmastersclubs.org.

Photos with the Grinch There will be an Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Photo with the Grinch fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at 505 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Photo packages start at $15.

Yoga at the Library There will be a free yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Bring your own yoga mat. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

"Christmas Belles" Production The Texas Theatre presents "Christmas Belles," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21. There will be a 2:30 performance Sunday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at www.thetexas.org.

Public Safety Youth Academy The Seguin Police Department's Public Safety Youth Academy is accepting applications from high school students through Friday, Dec. 20. The Academy will run from Jan. 23 through April 9. To apply, contact Courtney Toliver at 830-401-2473 or ctoliver@segintexas.gov.

Holiday Matinee The Seguin Public Library will host a Holiday Matinee at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. There will be popcorn and refreshments while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Tom Teboe at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. A light supper of a chicken salad sandwich, chips and beverage will be available. For more information visit us at silvercenterseguin.com or call 830-3036612.

Tai Chi The GRMC’s Inpatient Rehab Unit will have its free Tai Chi class at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Community Meeting Room at the Seguin Public Library. The class will be taught by licensed GRMC physical therapist and Tai Chi instructor, Barry Jackson. For more information, please call 830-401-7789.

Geronimo VFW Saturday Dance There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

City of Seguin Closures The City of Seguin offices and Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will re-open Thursday, Dec. 26. There will be no garbage, recycling, or brush collection service on Christmas Day and services will be delayed by one day. Wednesday collections will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday collections will be picked up Saturday, Dec. 27. For more information call 830-401-2445.

Silver Center Closure The Silver Center will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and will remain closed during the day through Friday, Dec. 27. There will be a dance Friday, Dec. 27 and a New Year's Eve dance Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Wrangler Country at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $7 admission for members, $9 for non-members. For more information or to reserve a table, call 830-303-6612.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance There will be a dance featuring Randy Harrison & the Posse Band from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Early Library Closure The Seguin Public Library will close early, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. It will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year. Normal Business hours will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan.` 2. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.

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Religion Santa at Kingsbury United Methodist Santa will arrive in a fire truck at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Kingsbury United Methodist Church, located at 7035 FM 2438 in Kingsbury and will be available until noon. Cookies and juice will be served. For more information call 830-379-3632. First Christmas Reenactment Program The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have its free "First Christmas Reenactment Program," at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-651-9090 or visit . Las Posadas The St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and St. James Catholic Church will have its Annual Christmas Las Posadas at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 beginning at Seguin City Hall, located at 205 N. River St. and will end at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. There will be singing and refreshments for all faiths and all ages. Christmas Pageant The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Pageant at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. Christmas Eve Services The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve Services at 3, 5, and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-651-9090 or visit .

To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Vital Statistics Amado H. “Buddy” Gonzalez

Amado H. “Buddy” Gonzalez, of New Braunfels, joined our Lord and Savior on December 8, 2019. Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Tres Hewell Mortuary at 5 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Marion Community Cemetery in Marion, TX. Amado was born on January 26, 1958 in Mexico to Jose Villegas and Elva Magdalena (Hernandez) Gonzalez. Amado was a longtime employee with CMC Steel, where he operated

forklift for many years. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his kind and loving heart and his contagious smile, and also his love for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs. Amado is preceded in death by his father, Jose Villegas Gonzalez, sisters, Irma Gonzalez and Ilda Gonzalez. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Lucy “Mary” Gonzalez; children, Anthony James Gonzalez and partner Erin Hand, Christopher Martin Gonzalez, and Amanda Kathaleen Eladhari and husband Mitch; grandchildren, Mackenzie Cadence Ryan, and Austin James Gonzalez; mother, Elva Gonzalez; siblings, Jose A. Gonzalez and wife Bertha, Eloy Gonzalez and wife Esmeralda, Pedro Gonzalez and partner Berta Salas, Dora Tolle and husband Mark, Ruben Gonzalez and partner Joann Guel, Roel Gonzalez and wife Angelita, Dimantina Gonzalez, Elva Aguero and husband Isidero, and Rosita Torres and husband Lee; several aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be, Anthony Gonzalez, Christopher Gonzalez, Jason Gonzalez, Adam Aguero, Isidero Aguero, John Michael Mendez, Mitchell Eladhari, and Ruben Gonzalez. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 409 W. Krezdorn, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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ing the ones he loved. If you knew him, you knew where you stood with him. His help was free and offered with no hesitation. Anytime he showed up, the day got better and there was always an adventure to be had. He could never sit still and constantly kept his mind busy. He had a little “outlaw” in his blood, but not in a bad way. Greg Carr lived and loved life to the fullest and will be greatly missed.

Gregory Eugene Carr, age 52 of Seguin formerly Alvin, TX, passed away on November 28, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Greg’s life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12 P.M. at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds arena. Greg was born in Sugarland, TX on March 20, 1967. We lost a great one. Greg’s charm and demeanor are something to be remembered. Horses and children loved and clung to him for safety and comfort. Cowboy was his way and he never let anyone tell him how to live. He never met a stranger and would welcome anyone into his heart. He never backed down from a challenge and would set it straight with anyone that got out of line or crossed him. “No fear” was his motto and “Ain’t Scared” was his creed. In fact, the only thing he feared was los-

Greg is preceded in death by his daughter, Karlee Alvia Carr, son, Caleb Wayne Carr, grandchildren, Rhyder Blaike Stehling and Jason Eric Meade, father, Robert F. Lemm, Jr., grandfather Cleo Robertson Rogers, and grandmother, Frances Irene Peterson Rogers. Survivors include his wife Sabrina Michelle Carr; son, Clayton James Carr; daughter, Jasmine Ariana Meade; mother, Alvia Jean Fosnight; brothers, Robert Francis Lemm III and wife Sandra, and Joseph L. Tomlinson; sister, Coylee Renee Harness and husband Stephen; grandsons, Evan Michael Carr and Hayden Cole Carr; step-daughters, Caitlin Elise McLaughlin, Megan Leigh McLaughlin, and Molly Joanne McLaughlin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sandra and Victor Rhodes, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Victor Rhodes, Jr. and wife Lynnette, and Wade Rhodes and wife Lenora; sister-in-law, Crystal Rhodes; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

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