GRMC breaks ground on its future
New hospital building made possible thanks to state funding
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- GRMC is again growing its capacity to offer quality medical care to the community.
The hospital is further expanding its footprint in Seguin after its recent groundbreaking for its newest building. The new Laurel Medical Office Building is a 27,000 square foot facility, that’s being built next to its Willow building on Highway 90A. The Laurel building will double the amount of space available to the primary care providers who are part of the medical group at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.
Elaine Bennett, chief executive officer of the Guadalupe Regional
Medical Foundation, is said to have been instrumental in seeking the funding for this project. Robert Haynes, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, applauds Bennett’s persistence and tenacity of securing these funds up in Austin. GRMC, which is the only city-county owned hospital left in the state of Texas, GRMC, pg. 3
Spreading some holiday CHEER!
Seguin Today Magazine is back with another month of stories, and this month, we’ve got the holidays and family on the mind. We check in with the Burnt Bean Co. to learn about the family mindset behind its Bib Gourmand success, and then area elementary students share their letters to Santa. You can read some of those on page 4. Grab your copy around town, or at the KWED office located at 609 E. Court Street, or read Seguin Today online by clicking HERE .
CCSCT wins appeal process
Head Start students declared the winners
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- It’s a full year in the classroom for a local batch of 3-year pre-k students.
Community Council of South-Central Texas recently learned that their appeal has been granted allowing it to continue the pre-k class at its Seguin Center through the end of the school year.
KWED originally reported that the Community Council of South-Central Texas’s Head Start Program was forced to shut down one of its classes due to funding issues on the national level.
CCSCT Executive Director Bobby Deike reported that funding cuts resulted in the Head Start Office’s decision to change the enrollment number that it was willing to fund. That led to the closing of one of its classes at its center located on North Austin Street.
Students, however, were welcomed back until the CCSCT received news of its appeal.
Well, that appeal was in the CCSCT’s favor. That’s according to Deike who believes that having the top person in charge in the room during the appeal made it more favorable.
“Instead of information and notes being passed on to him to review, he actually heard our appeal firsthand and saw the information firsthand because we presented a PowerPoint presentation and we also presented a letter from one of our Head Start parents and the benefits that Head Start provides her with having four children -- that three of them have already gone through Head Start – she’s got a child in the Head Start classroom that was possibly going to be closed and so she could share the impact but I think with those two things, it allowed the director for Head Start to provide an immediate granting of our appeal which was a good thing and it made us feel very good that we could get this behind us but even better, we did not have to our parents go through that month long waiting period,” said Deike.
Deike says the original news from Head Start was a complete surprise. He says there was no warning from the federal office in anyway.
Nonetheless, CCSCT officials say they are excited to have the kids back in the classroom and look forward to resuming school as normal.
GRMC, continued.
sought and received $10 million as part of the budget approved during the last legislative session. Bennett says she appreciates the praise, but it was really the leadership and support from the offices of State Representative John Kuempel, and Dean of the Texas Senate, Senator Judith Zaffirini, that helped make all of this happen. She says after hearing about a surplus in the state’s budget, Bennett knew it was time to roll up her sleeves. She says it’s always been her passion to help keep GRMC an independent award-winning community hospital.
“What I did was just figure out the path. When you are trying to tell a story – that’s how I felt – Seguin has a great story and I think we deserve some of the taxpayer money that was going to be handed out so if it weren’t us, it is going to be somebody. Why not us?” said Bennett.
Zaffirini says GRMC’s overall uniqueness of not being supported by a hospital tax district made it the right candidate for the state funding. {grmcnew3} out: would not have succeeded
“We have many hospitals that are corporate hospitals or for-profit hospitals or part of a hospital district so they either have a strong source of funding that is taxed based or not. This is a different institution because it is city and county owned and it reached out to the state for collaboration and for support and it’s highly unusual – highly unusual to get this kind of funding and that is why Elaine Bennett is so grateful because we told her from the beginning that it would be so difficult and to be perfectly frank with you, neither Representative Kuempel nor I thought that it was likely to succeed. We knew that we would do our best to get it done. We made our best effort. We didn’t give up, but we were very frank, and we said we are not likely to succeed and then, guess what? We did and it was a matter of persistence and what helped is his effectiveness in the House of Representatives and then on the Senate side, the fact that both Senator Campbell and I are on the finance committee made a difference and her being a Dr. gives her extra clout when it comes to healthcare, and it shows bipartisan support. Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan, they supported the effort as did the committee chairs. If anyone of them did not support our effort, we would not have succeeded,” said Zaffirini.
Representative Kuempel says working together with Senator Zaffirini once again proved to be beneficial to this community.
“We’ve got to understand that this woman’s steadfast dedication to support her communities, of her constituents is unmatched in the Texas Senate and to have a partner like her that I have had in my tenure for the last 14 years is just a warm feeling knowing that I can walk across the hall and say I need help and guess what, I get help,’ said Kuempel.
Haynes says the new Laurel Building will not only provide greater access to laboratory and imaging services, but it will provide for continued growth in the community’s healthcare.
“It consists of 14 offices for family practioners and mid-level practioners so you multiply that to the number of patients they can see. There are thousands of patients that could be walking in that building throughout a period of a month that are seeing their family doctor,” said Haynes.
Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen says the city is especially thrilled about this expanded project for the local hospital. She says it’s a win for not only the city but the entire region.
“Every time something improves in Seguin, Texas and our healthcare improves, it only shows us what we can do and how we can help our region because we are a region and so anything more that we can pull here, anything more we can tell Seguin and the surrounding community what we have and what we have available only increases what we have in the availably of getting even more things that people want,” said Dodgen.
Haynes says the construction of the new medical building makes way for continued growth and a healthier community.
“What this means is it’s very very basic if you think about it. Healthcare is a one-on-one thing between a patient and a physician, and you need a place for the physician to practice. That’s what this is. It’s a state-of-theart building where physicians will be practicing medicine touching thousands of lives for many years to come and so this absolutely makes a difference for the community,” said Haynes.
Community members gathered with state leaders and hospital officials to break ground on the new building on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is...
This week Seguin Daily News is sharing some Christmas magic from this month’s issue of Seguin Today Magazine. Area students enrolled in the City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department’s JAAM After-School Program shared their letters to Santa. However, before we dropped off the handwritten letters at the U.S. Post Office, we made sure to capture each one. We couldn’t fit them all in the magazine, so we’re extending the Christmas cheer as we count down the days until Santa arrives! See what kids are asking for this year, and don’t forget your hot cocoa!
Marion Bulldogs bring home all-district and academic all-state football accolades
(Marion) -- The Marion boys and girls split a pair of games at Marion High School on Tuesday night.
In the first game, the Class 3A Lady Bulldogs came up short to Class 4A Canyon Lake, 57-44. Marion only trailed 35-31 at halftime, but the Lady Bulldogs’ thin bench and Canyon Lake’s depth proved to be the difference as the Lady Hawks pulled away in the second half.
Marion’s Whitley Wiatrek dropped in 13 points in the first half, finishing with 16 on the night. Lady Bulldog head coach Brianna Randle says the sophomore Wiatrek has put in a lot of work to improve her game.
“She’s worked so hard over the summer and in practice and it shows. (She’s) one of the most dedicated kids, and I hope she keeps growing.”
Marion will next compete in the Fredericksburg girls basketball tournament starting on Thursday.
The Marion boys took the second game of
Tuesday night’s girls/boys doubleheader by taking down Comfort, 75-57. Junior Travis Randle led the Bulldogs with 24 points. Randle hit five threepointers in the first half. Senior Braeden Fleming poured in 20 and junor Jaiden Riley had 19.
Marion head coach Jon Allen talked about Riley’s recent play along with the defensive effort of sophomore Gavin Moltz in Tuesday night’s victory.
“Jaiden coming from football is just rounding into shape. Tonight was his best game, for sure. And Gavin is our quickest jumper,” Allen said.
“I’ve been coaching for 31 years and I’ve never encouraged anybody to block shots except Gavin because he’s so quick off his feet. He’s long and he can do that.”
The Bulldogs will stay close to home when they compete at the Navarro Panther Classic boys basketball tournament starting on Thursday.
VITAL STATISTICS
Klein
Alice Zunker Klein, age 89 of Marion, passed away on December 8, 2024. Alice was born on December 1, 1935, in Bexar County, Texas, to Lena F. Krueger and Oscar Andrew Zunker. Alice exemplified the embodiment of a mother’s true love. She was the nurturing heart of her family, extending love and kindness to everyone she encountered in her wonderful life. She was a mother and grandmother to all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even the occasional extended family friends. She enjoyed many things; dancing, bingo, casino trips, and her farm life, but raising and caring for all of her “babies” was the true passion of her life. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed by all.
Alice is preceded in death by loving husband of 67 years Friedrich “Fritz” Klein, and her parents.
Survivors include her son, John A. Klein and wife Kristen; daughter, Deanna Klein Cotter and husband Gregg Sietsma; grandchildren, John Klein, Jr. and wife Nicole, Erika Ristow and fiancé Stephen Morgan, Amber Cotter and partner Dustin Jones, Neil Klein and Matthew Klein; great-grandchildren, Addison, Karson, Hailey, Elizabeth, Leo, Jaxon and Jayden; niece, Dr. Naomi Low; other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will begin on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be John Klein, John Klein Jr., Neil Klein, Matthew Klein, Stephen Morgan, and Gregg Sietsma. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice.
A special thank you to her hospice friends which provided her such good care.
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.
VITAL STATISTICS
Downs
On the morning of December 5, 2024 La Nelle (Hoermann) Downs peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was born January 15, 1934 in Seguin to Alvin “Daddy Louse” and Reatha “Todda” Hoermann where she resided happily her entire life and was blessed to be a home maker serving her family and supporting the family business as a mother, grandmother, & great grandmother.
We won’t know until heaven how greatly she impacted the lives of people in our community with her faithful example. Recently, she was honored for 60 years of faithful service at First Baptist Church Seguin. Her passion for serving as a Sunday School teacher has inspired so many of us to love and follow Jesus which was her desire in life. She enthusiastically shared her favorite season of life was being “born again” into a new life with Christ as a young adult and spent her life living out the Great Commission.
Time spent with family was always a priority whether it be around the Sunday dinner table, celebrating birthdays, or cooking and serving the catch of the day on the Texas coast.
She fervently prayed for each one of us and used scripture to share encouraging notes, seeing us through the ups and downs of life.
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.
Juan had a deep love for fishing, taking trips to the coast, and spending time in the great outdoors. When he wasn’t casting a line, he could often be found in his garage, happily tinkering away on his latest project. Juan also enjoyed the thrill of gambling and relaxing with a cold beer in hand. His greatest joy came from being surrounded by his friends and family, sharing laughter, and creating cherished memories. Above all, Juan treasured traveling with his beloved wife, Mary, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. His love for life and those around him will always be remembered.
Juan is preceded in death by his parents Lydia (Zapata) and Domingo
She would describe herself as “a child bride” which enabled her and her loving husband of more than 50 years, James Olen Downs, to amass quite a family. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister (Mary Baker), and two of her children, daughter Codi Lee Downs and son Douglas Clayton Downs. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Olen Downs (Conee), Clay’s devoted partner Debbie Lowe; brother King Hoermann (Karen); grandchildren Tom (Betsy), Marc (Andrea), Calesse (Scott), Clarie (Brandon), Cindy (Jimmy), Audra (Hondo), Kelli, and Jared (Jodie); great grandchildren Olivia, Emma, Sofia, Atticus, Ryan, Cole, Kendall, Kylie, Caleb, Tyler, Lane, Tenley, Luke, Emma, Shay, and Cade; and extended family to include her church family and friends.
Please come join us for a celebration of life service at First Baptist Church, Seguin on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville and the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. For those who desire, the service will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/4774618
Private interment will be held at a later date in San Geronimo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bush Bunny Brenda, (Orphans Unlimited, 562 South HW 123 Bypass #301, Seguin, TX 78155) www.orphansunlimited.org
We are very grateful to Jeff and Conee Downs who lovingly cared for our sweet Granny in their home, meeting her every need, in her final years here on earth.
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.
Sauceda, his son Jeremy Sauceda, Daughter in law Marlene Sauceda, Brothers Luis Rios, Domingo Sauceda Jr., Sister Lydia Gomez, and fur baby Princess. Survivors include his loving wife Mary Sauceda, his sons Johnny Sauceda and Raymond Aguirre (Erica), Grandchildren Noah and Kylie Sauceda, Melanie Aguirre Narro (Chris) and Matthew Aguirre. Brothers Joe and Albert (Veronica) Sauceda, Sisters Esmeralda Cevallos, Carmen Johnson, and Rosa Hernandez and multiple nieces and nephews that he was very close to.
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.
White House Conference On Women’s Health Research
(Washington, DC) -- President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will host the first White House Conference on Women’s Health Research today. The conference will bring out women’s health advocates, business leaders, academics and others to discuss how to keep making progress. President Biden launched the initiative last year.
Air Ambulance Bill Nightmare
(Portland, OR) -- A southern Oregon family has won a battle against a health insurance company that refused to pay a 60-thousand-dollar air ambulance bill. KGW-TV reports five-year-old Gracelyn Guyette fell causing a severe break to her arm. The hospital listed it as a severe or life-threatening injury and they didn’t have a pediatric surgeon. Gracelyn was flown to Portland and the surgery was a success. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield denied the air transport bill until is was reviewed again following the station’s inquiry and then the bill was paid.
VS Removes Executive’s Photos From Website
(Woonsocket, RI) -- CVS Health has removed photos of its executives from its corporate website. It follows the murder last week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was shot and killed on a New York City street last week. The Boston Globe reported a CVS spokesperson would not comment when asked if the company was taking other precautions to protect executives or if any individuals were threatened in the last year.
Arkansas Wins Legal Battle With Big Pharma
(Little Rock, AR) -- The Supreme Court is denying an appeal by a pharmaceutical company, on a lower court decision in March, to uphold the state’s drug pricing law. The ruling was made on Monday against Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America who claimed the law was unconstitutional. The group which represents large pharmaceutical manufacturers sued the state due to a 2021 law which protects distribution of pharmaceuticals to health care providers who offer services regardless of payment. The state argued that limited access to discounted drugs would dramatically affect lower-income residents.
Jury Cancellation
Jury Selection for District Court on Monday, December 16th at 9AM in Central Jury Room #109 1st Floor @ 211 W. Court St. Has been cancelled. You do not need to appear. Please disregard your jury summons.
Toy Giveaway
The Refuge III Church will host a Free Toy Giveaway from 10AM to Noon and 5PM to 7PM on Friday, December 13th at Refuge III Church. Located @ 7535 Elm Creek Rd. Please contact Pastor Leonard or Sister Shirley Fennell for further information @ (830) 3037478 or (210) 827-1605.
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/.
Christmas Service at Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church invites you to Bring your family to their Christmas Service as they worship through singing and hear an amazing sermon celebrating this special holiday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 22nd.
Candlelight service at central park
Crossroads Church will be hosting their Annual Candlelight Service from 6:00PM-7:00PM at Central Park! They invite the city to come and celebrate the birth of Christ through scripture readings and songs. They will also have a short devotion with Pastor Marcus Avalos and a call to pray for our city.
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 830-463-5353 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.
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 830-305-0472.
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.
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January
Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will host a Membership Luncheon Sponsored by Rapid Urgent Care on Wednesday, January 8th. Check in and Networking will be held from 11:30AM
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
Brown Cultural Event Series – The Second City 65th Anniversary
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 830-303-4188 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 830-372-5980.
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 325-9561155.
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.
