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Chamber working toward goal of having each City of Seguin accepting Showcase Seguin booth secured by the end of the year applications for Public Safety Youth Academy event. We have about 500 people that attend that event every single year,” (Seguin) — High school stusaid Bull.

By Cindy AguirreHerrera (Seguin) — The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is counting down more than just the day until Christmas. It is also counting down the days until Dec. 31, the day that it hopes to have all of its booths reserved for the 2020 Showcase Seguin

event. Showcase Seguin has been dubbed as Seguin’s premiere Trade Show. Troy Bull, the new membership and events coordinator for the Seguin Chamber, says even during this hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the chamber is putting in the

work needed to prepare for next year’s show slated for February, 13. “We do have some booth space available so if you are out there and you have a business and you want to do it, there are six premium spots left and 15 regular spots and those start at $415. That’s going to be on Feb. 13 out at the Coliseum and it’s a great

Bull says when it comes to Showcase Seguin, it’s never too early to get started or to secure your tickets.

dents considering a career in public safety again have the opportunity to learn from Seguin’s finest. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2020 session of the City of Seguin’s Public Safety Youth Academy.

“Tickets are available now. We do have a Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Party coming on the 13th of February. You can buy your tickets now. It’s $30 so you can go to this Speakeasy Party. That’s from 5 to 8 in the evening but during the day, we have a Trade Show. It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a trade show and a job fair,” said Bull.

“The academy is an opportunity for high school students interested in careers in public safety to learn from our officers and firefighter/EMTs,” said Courtney Toliver, City of Seguin Human Resources Employment Specialist. “Students can expect handson learning rather than lecture alone. Over the years, the program has learned that students really enjoy this type of setting,” said Toliver.

Those wishing to secure tickets for maybe stocking stuffers or who would like to secure a business booth are asked to contact the chamber at 830-379-6382 or go online at seguinchamber.com.

Instruction of the free 10week course is split between the Seguin Police and Fire Departments. Students will receive lessons on K9 handling, rope rescues, use of force training involving simulation, utilizing live fire

hoses and other topics. Applicants must be high school students with good attendance who are in good academic standing. Priority is given to seniors. Class size is limited to 10-15 students to maximize personal interaction. “Not only is this a great opportunity for students considering careers in public safety to receive quality hands-on education, it’s a great opportunity for our police and fire departments to make positive connections with the community,” Toliver continued. Applications are being accepted until December 20. The academy is scheduled to begin January 23 and end on April 9, 2020. Those interested in applying should contact Courtney Toliver at (830) 401-2473 or . Complete requirements are available with the application.

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Seguin Public Library to host Holiday at Hogwarts

By Cindy AguirreHerrera

(Seguin) — You’re invited to celebrate the holidays Mariachi style. The Seguin ISD Mariachi Band Program is inviting the community to its 5th Annual Mariachi Winter Wonderland Concert tonight in the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center.

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830.379.3277 By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) — The Seguin Public Library is inviting witches, wizards and Muggles of all ages for its weekend holiday celebration. The library on Saturday will be hosting Holiday at Hogwarts. Bailey Jo Simpson, assistant children’s librarian, says the library will be transformed into Ollivander’s Wand Shop

“We’ll get those little devils!”

Mariachi Winter Wonderland Concert set for tonight

“It’s our annual holiday event based on the Harry Potter series. You don’t have to be a fan to attend. It is for all ages. There will be lots of activities for everyone so really you don’t have to be like a huge Harry Potter fan. It’s just really to have a fun thing for the community to do and to inspire kids and adults that reading is fun and just kind of bring everybody together,” said Simpson.

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Simpson says this marks the third year that the library has hosted the event and encourages new families to come out and also take part in afternoon activities. “We have some activities that are similar to Harry Potter classes so for example, one of our favorites is Herbology as it is called in the series and that one is sponsored by the Guadalupe Master Naturalists. They’ve been a really great help to us. They’ve done a lot of great programs for us and basically, they’ll teach everyone about different types of plants and we have a few other fun surprises. We have adult coloring. We have trivia. There will be some great door prizes this year. These are extra special. There is also crafting for all ages. It’s going to be library wide,” said Simpson.

Program Director Rafael Alarcon, says the students are excited to take the stage in front of the Seguin community. He says the magic of Christmas makes this particular concert even more special. “At tonight’s concert, the audience can expect a preview of our show for next semester also our show that we played at contest this fall semester in San

Antonio last week and also to entertaining the audience some Christmas tunes so while also supporting a that’s what they can see worthy charity. tonight,” said Alarcon. “We feed off of the audiAlarcon says the concert ence. We like for them to will feature all the students shout or to cheer on our who take part in the pro- members during the gram. He says it’s a pro- songs and before the gram that continues to songs and after songs so just being very involved grow and find success. with our audience. That’s “We’ll have the Jim Barnes the fun part about our Middle School Varsity concert also we are advogroup performing. There’s cating to either pay the about 15 kids in that one. $3 donation or donate a We’ll have A.J. toy to Blue Santa Briesemeister’s Varsity because our students also group performing. There’s volunteer with Blue another 17 or so students in Santa next week and we that group and then we’ll like to give to that charihave Seguin High School’s ty,” said Alarcon. Mariachi Oro, our junior varsity group performing and there are 24 students in The Mariachi concert gets that group and in our varsi- underway Friday at 6:30 ty group, we have 18 stu- p.m. in the SHS PAC. dents. So, we’ll have those Again cost is $3 a person or four groups performing,” a toy donation. Toy donasaid Alarcon. Alarcon says tions should be new and the program looks forward unwrapped.

Holiday at Hogwarts will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Costumes or Muggle attire are welcome. The program is free and open to the public.

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Texas Lutheran puts three student-athletes onto D3football.com All-South Region SEGUIN, Texas – Texas Lutheran placed three student-athletes - offensive lineman Garrett Garza, free safety James Bell, and defensive end Manny Longoria - on the 2019 D3football.com All-South Region Teams. Garza and Bell were named to the AllSouth Region First Team, and Longoria grabbed a spot on the All-South Region Third Team. Bell, a redshirt junior, has been named All-South Region in three consecutive seasons. He was a Second Team selection in 2017, a Third Team choice in 2018, and now a First Team selection in 2019.

25 and in the regional rankings at times during the 2019 season, and TLU played for the conference championship on Nov. 9 at defending national champion Mary Hardin-Baylor. TLU’s eight wins in the ASC are the most by a Bulldog squad in the university’s 18 seasons in the ASC (19982012, 2017-present). The eight overall wins marked just the eighth time in TLU’s 85 football seasons that the Bulldogs have won that many games in a single season.

Longoria, a 2019 American Football Coaches Association Second Team AllAmerican, is on the D3football.com All-South Region Team for a second straight year. Longoria was a Second Team All-Region selection in 2018. Garza, TLU’s starting left guard, is on the All-South Region Team for the first time. In the 2019 season, TLU went 8-2 overall and 8-1 in the American Southwest Conference. The Bulldogs finished as the ASC runner-up for the first time in school history. The Bulldogs were ranked in the Top

The Bulldogs were picked fourth in the 2019 ASC Preseason Football Poll. TLU was picked behind UMHB, Hardin-Simmons, and East Texas Baptist. TLU defeated ETBU on the road on Sept. 21 and then defeated then-No. 6 HSU on the road on Oct. 5. The win

over HSU was the second win for TLU all-time at the Cowboys’ Shelton Stadium. The wins over ETBU and HSU were part of the Bulldogs’ seven-game win streak entering the UMHB game. Garza, also an All-ASC First Team selection, led a Bulldog offensive line that paved the way for a top-15 rushing attack and a top-50 total

offense. TLU currently ranks 13th (out of 247 teams in NCAA Division III) with a rushing offense that averaged 252.9 yards per game and 5.06 yards per carry. For total offense, TLU is 49th with a unit that averaged 420.3 yards per game and 5.85 yards per play. TLU scored 41 offensive touchdowns. The Bulldogs have three ball carriers running backs Chris Monroe (College

Station/College Station) and Austin Mathews (Houston/Clear Creek) and quarterback Wade Freeman (Richmond/Bush) - ranked in the NCAA Division III top-65 for yards per carry. Monroe is 33rd at 6.09. Mathews is 54th at 5.58, and Freeman is 64th at 5.36.

recovered, with 12. Longoria, also a three-time All-ASC selection, leaves TLU as the program’s DIII-era career leader for sacks and tackles for loss. He tallied 24.5 career sacks for 158 yards and 46.5 tackles for loss for 226 yards. Longoria had four career forced fumbles and three career fumble recoveries. He took two of those fumble recoveries back for touchdowns, including a 39yard recovery this year in the road win over then-No. 6 Hardin-Simmons.

Bell, a three-time All-ASC First Team selection, finished the year with 48 total tackles, a half-tackle for loss, and one interception (in the road win over Hardin-Simmons). Bell has started 28 career games for the Bulldogs and collected 156 total tackles and 11 interceptions. Bell and the TLU defense combined with the TLU offense to produce a team turnover margin per game of plus1.5. That turnover margin ranks sixth in NCAA Division III. The TLU defense also ranks 12th nationally in defensive touchdowns, with four, and ranks 23rd in fumbles

In 2019, Longoria collected six sacks and 12 tackles for loss. He posted a single-season career-best 43 tackles this season and ended his four-year career with 119 total tackles. The Bulldog defense this year ranked 24th in sacks, at 3.2 per contest, and 30th in team tackles for loss, at 8.0 per game. Players were nominated for these awards by the sports information directors at the various schools. In total 1,065 players were nominated. All-Region teams were selected in balloting by sports information directors in each region and D3football.com staff. All players nominated for AllRegion are eligible to be considered for the D3football.com All-America Team.

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TLU’s Longoria collects second Academic AllAmerica® award, receives 42nd such honor in school (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran senior defensive end Manny Longoria is the 42nd Academic All-American® in school history after being named Wednesday to the 2019 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America® Football Team for NCAA Division III. Longoria was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Second Team for a second consecutive year.

All-America® honors. Alves won consecutive Academic All-America® awards in 2006 and 2007. This year, Longoria and the TLU defense combined with the TLU offense to produce a team turnover margin per game of plus-1.5. That turnover margin currently ranks sixth in NCAA Division III. The TLU defense also ranks 12th nationally in defensive touchdowns, with four, and ranks 23rd in fumbles recovered, with 12.

Longoria is the 15th Academic All-America® honoree for TLU Athletics in the last five years. He joins TLU Men’s Soccer student-athlete Mitchell Long as Bulldogs to be named Academic AllAmericans® this fall. An education major with a teaching emphasis in mathematics, Longoria holds a cumulative grade point average of 3.70.

Longoria, a three-time All-ASC selection and twotime All-South Region choice, leaves TLU as the program’s DIII-era career leader for sacks and tackles for loss. He tallied 24.5 career sacks for 158 yards and 46.5 tackles for loss for 226 yards. Longoria had four career forced fumbles and three career fumble recoveries. He took two of those fumble recoveries back for touchdowns, including a 39-yard recovery this year in the road win over thenNo. 6 HardinSimmons.

Longoria joins former Bulldog place-kicker Allen Cain as the only Bulldogs to claim an Academic All-America® honor in the same season as receiving a playing AllAmerica award. Last week, Longoria was named a playing AllAmerican by the American Football Coaches Association. Cain was a playing All-American and Academic All-American® in back-to-back seasons, 2011 and 2012. Longoria joins Cain and former linebacker Matt Alves as the only Bulldog football players to have multiple Academic

In a 2019 campaign that saw him face nearly-constant double-teams, Longoria collected six sacks and 12 tackles for loss. He posted a single-season, career-best 43 tackles this season and ended his four-year career with 119 total tackles.

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Country Christmas

Toys or Tots Fundraiser Dance

Volunteers Needed

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 .

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 children’s gift valued at $10 or more. For information call 830-865-8111.

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

Geronimo Sip N Stroll 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.

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.

Silver Center Dance 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 or call 830-303-6612.

Seguin Art League Meeting The Seguin Art League will have its Christmas Meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. Festive refreshments will be served. For more information call 830-305-0472 or email seguinartleague@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

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 830-379-0506 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 830-463-5353 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.

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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 830-4012422 or visit .

Preschool Storytime

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 830-3051352.

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 .

Give the Gift of Circulation

Teen Tuesday: Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

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!

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 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information. See COM CAL, Page 9

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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.

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.

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.

Kiwanis Club Meeting 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.

“Christmas Belles” Production 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 .

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance 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 830305-8829.

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.

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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.

The Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center will have a Ropes Challenge Day for ages 8 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. The cost is $30 per participant. The non-refundable deposit is $25. Dress appropiate for the weather, bring a water bottle, lunch, and a snack. Spaces are limited, for reservations call 830-379-7652.

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.

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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. Crossroads Christmas Production The Crossroads Church is featuring “The Little Drummer Boy” Christmas production at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3455 U.S. Hwy. 90 in Seguin. 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 . Christmas Eve Services The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.The Crossroads Church will have its Candle Light Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Central Park in downtown Seguin. For more information call 830-379-7737.

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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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