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Guadalupe County approves new taxing entity in the preservation of Lake McQueeney Robinson says the action by the board now allows the district to begin work toward preserving the lake which is at risk of being drained by the GuadalupeBlanco River Authority. He says it simply creates a governmental entity to contract with the GBRA. He says it's always much easier when two governmental entities interact than when a governmental entity tries to do business with a private partner.
begin official action on behalf of the district," said Robinson.
He says the court's blessing was the first step in beginning to plan for the May 2, 2020 election in which the taxing district will be put before voters for official creation.
He says further explanation of who those voters will be is among the many other details that will be developed and shared by the WCID's board of directors.
"The action created the Lake McQueeney Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 which will begin to have board meetings in the future which will be public meetings to
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(Seguin) -- The step toward possibly preserving Lake McQueeney for generations to come is officially underway. The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on Tuesday took action approving the request for the creation of a water control and improvement district. The action by the commissioners temporarily creates the water district known as the Lake McQueeney Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) No. 1.
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No Shave November contest winners announced
As for the election itself, not all Guadalupe County residents will be heading to the polls. Instead, the voting opportunity will be for those whose live within the voting district's boundaries. More specifically, only registered Guadalupe County voters whose properties touch the water will be eligible to vote in the May election.
"Moving forward, the board will be meeting and having public meetings that will be open to provide information about what the district's actions are and so those will begin. The agendas will be posted so the See TAXING, page 2
Santa Sheriff, middle, tried to pull one over on judges during his line-up appearance during this year's No Shave November contest held at the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Guadalupe County Sheriff's Deputies can again arm themselves with a razor and a can of shaving cream. That's because the winners of this year's No Shave November contest have been announced. In a traditional line-up
at the sheriff's office, the deputies and or employees of the Guadalupe County Jail stood tall as a set of judges examined each strand of facial hair one by one. For the last several years, deputies and those in the Guadalupe County Jail have forked over a monthly
donation to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation Cancer Assistance Fund for the opportunity to sport a mustache or beard during the months of October and November and for the Santa Sheriff Program in December. New this year for the females was the opportunity to wear pink nail polish in See NOSHAVE, page 3
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Guadalupe County gives the okay for new water taxing district The court also approved the appointments of five temporary board members for the WCID. They include David Doughtie, John Ewald, Lindsey Gillum, Paul Mueller and Robert "Bob" Worth. Each of these individuals, from the very beginning, is said to have been working in finding a solution to prevent GBRA from draining the local lake.
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Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher says while he is not excited about setting up a new entity in Guadalupe County, he believes this is just the next logical step in the process toward getting the problem solved. He says he understands that folks can no longer just sit around and wait for the river authority or the state to kick in some money or come up with another solution. Commissioner Jim Wolverton also stated that the law is the law and the court is obligated to approve the petition when it has been proven that all required steps have been taken for the creation of the taxing district.
These individuals will serve as the temporary board of directors for the new Lake McQueeney Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. They include, left to right, Bob Worth, John Ewald, Lindsey Gillum, David Doughtie and Paul Mueller. The individuals will serve until the positions are voted on during the May 2, 2020 election. public knows about the timing of those meetings TAXING, continued from page 1 and then information will be distributed by the board," said Robinson. In addition to creating the taxing entity, Robinson says voters will be decid-
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ing on the directors for the group along with deciding all the other financial pieces to rehab and continue maintenance on the dams. "This is a district that is being created to be a part of the solution to help solve this problem with getting the dams fixed," said Robinson.
Action by the commissioners court was taken following a public hearing on the issue. Only two members of the public spoke. One of the citizens wanted reassurances that GBRA would leave sufficient water in the lakes for recreation and other purposes. He also questioned who in the end would have control of the lake levels and wanted some type of guarantee. The other citizen just shared comments that the lake levels would have to be lowered if there was any work on the dams. Prior to action by Guadalupe County, the lake owners had to also get approval by both cities that extend into the lake area. Those cities include Seguin and New Braunfels.
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Guadalupe County Sheriff's Deputies sport beards, nails for a good cause feeling and looking like he was 25.
money for a good cause.
"Oh, this was a surprise. Age caught up," laughs Gonzales. "Last year, I did the goatee but this year I just said let me see what it will do and so it came out really gray this year."
"It was very surprising but I liked it that we were actually participating with it because it's usually just with the males and now, we actually included the females to participate. It was very exciting for us because it gave us a chance to change up our nails some other than just the neutral colors. But, we all believe it's beneficial to the cause," said Barnes.
Lt. Clint Garza also clinched an award. Garza was recognized for having earned Best Goatee and Mustache. Garza says not only was this his first time to enter the contest but it was his first time to grow facial hair while in uniform.
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office celebrates the winners of its No Shave November contest. Those pictured include, front row left to right, Judges Angela Billings, Lois Elley, Eddie Miller and Cpl. Delane Barnes, Best Nails; back row left to right, Robert Bloom, Best Beard; Deputy John Calentine, Ugliest Beard; Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke; Maintenance Supervisor Robert Gonzales, Father Time and Lt. Clint Garza, Best Goatee and Mustache. NOSHAVE, cont from pg 1 October and November and red nail polish in December. This year's collection total was $6,600 for the months of October and November and $2,500 for the month of December. Taking the top prize this year for Best Beard was Detention Officer Robert Bloom. After winning Ugliest Beard for the last two consecutive years, Bloom says he finally rose from the ranks to take the top prize. "I trimmed it. That's the only thing that I did different is that I trimmed it so that my neck
hair and my beard did not connect this year, said Bloom. What was comical was that last year's Best Beard winner Deputy John Calentine took a dip in ranks by earning this year's Ugliest Beard award. Not only did Bloom and Calentine flip flop the awards, but their strategies according to Calentine were certainly opposite. "I just let it do what it was going to do this year. I got the best one last year except I didn't trim it. I just let it grow," said Calentine. Awarded with the Father Time award was Maintenance Supervisor Robert Gonzales. Gonzales says it took him by surprise after
"This is a surprise. There's a lot of good looking beards in there and mine wasn't that good looking but I guess I got it," said Garza. "It's hared to get used to. I haven't had facial hair as long as I've been in law enforcement so it took a lot of getting used to for a long time. I'm kind of ready to get rid of it but I might leave it up until the first of the year and then shave it off." Although he didn't win an award nor did he compete in the contest, Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke still made it happen by also growing a beard. Zwicke says this was his first beard in 61 years. "After I got that challenge from Mr. Eddie Miller (one of the judges) thanking me for not growing a beard, I accepted that challenge and I did participate in the beard. However, it got the best of me and it came off when the Santa Claus uniform came on," said Zwicke. Like the men, the women as mentioned were also included in the effort to raise money for the cancer assistance fund and the Santa Sheriff Program. Sporting the best nails this year was Cpl. Delane Barnes. Barnes says not only was it nice to wear a little color while on the job but she was grateful to have raised
Helping to coordinate this year's effort was Sgt. Donnie White. White says not only does the program benefit others but it also helps lift the morale of those men and women who work tirelessly around the clock serving and protecting the public. "It just seems like every year, more and more people are getting involved. I know on the patrol side, there was roughly 50 deputies that participated. I'm not sure how many were in the jail but it was close to probably 30 over there that participated. So it seems like every year, it just grows and grows and grows," said White. Serving as this year's judges were local Resident Eddie Miller, Angela Billings and Lois Elley. Following the contest, a check presentation was made by the sheriff's office to the Guadalupe Regional Medication Foundation (Cancer Assistance Fund), a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to advance the mission of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center through the development of philanthropic resources and community awareness. Money donated helps to provide innovative, life-saving and compassionate care to local residents.
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TLU women win second straight, defeat Sul Ross State 83-80 in Doghouse (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran Women’s Basketball stretched its win streak to two games with an 83-80 home win Saturday night against the Sul Ross State Lobos.
assists, and TLU registered 19 total assists on 23 made baskets. The Bulldogs shot 39.7 percent from the field and made 13-of-37 threepointers.
TLU improved to 2-5 overall. The Lobos dropped to 2-6 overall.
TLU went to the foul line 39 times and made 24 free throws.
Dominique Campos scored 19 of her team-high 23 points in the second half to lead the Bulldogs to the non-conference victory.
Sul Ross State received 24 points and eight rebounds from Chandre Nunez.
Kasey Hairell grabbed 13 rebounds and added 18 points. Bulldog point guard Tara Molina dished out nine
TLU post Kasey Hairell goes up between two Sul Ross State defenders for two of her 18 points Saturday at Memorial Gym. Photo by Austin Colon.
TLU opens Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play on Dec. 19-20 with road games in Colorado against Colorado College and Johnson & Wales-Denver.
Supporting all area athletes! FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Seguin boys basketball @ Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. Seguin girls basketball vs. Harlandale, 6:30 p.m. Navarro boys basketball's Panther Classic tournament, TBA Navarro girls basketball vs. Pleasanton, 6:30 p.m. Marion boys basketball @ Navarro's Panther Classic, TBA Marion girls basketball alumni game, 6 p.m. TLU men's/ women's basketball @ Johnson & Wales-Denver, 6:30/ 8:30 p.m.
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TLU men suffer 80-65 non-conference home loss to Sul Ross State
(Seguin) - Sul Ross State made 57.1 percent of its total field goal attempts Saturday night in an 80-65 road victory over the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs. In TLU’s Memorial Gymnasium (Jim Shuler Court), the Lobos never trailed in the game and led by as many as 18 late in the second half. The Lobos held a 45-37 lead at the half after shooting 59.4 percent in the first 20 minutes.
Sul Ross improved to 3-2 overall. TLU dropped to 3-4 overall with the non-conference loss.
The Bulldogs shot 42.9 percent from the field in the first half and 33.3 percent in the second half.
Logan Dixon scored 18 for the Lobos, and Tristen Licon chipped in 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
TLU was 10-for-30 from the three-point line.
TLU freshman Trystin Silas, a former Seguin High School standout, scored a career-high 21 for the Bulldogs. Jorden Kite added 18.
The Bulldogs head to Colorado for its Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference openers on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20. The Bulldogs face Colorado College on Dec. 19 and play Johnson & Wales-Denver on Dec. 20.
Former Seguin standout Trystin Silas had the most productive game of his freshman season at TLU Saturday, scoring 21 points in 22 minutes against Sul Ross State. Photo by Austin Colon.
Thursday Schedule Navarro boys basketball' Panther Classic tournament, TBA Marion boys basketball @ Navarro's Panther Classic, TBA Lifegate boys basketball @ Smoking For Jesus, 7:30 p.m. TLU men's/ women's basketball @ Colorado College, 6:30/ 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2019
Kiwanis Club Meeting
Silver Center Christmas Opry
Ropes Challenge Day
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.
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 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 nonrefundable deposit is $25. Dress appropriate for the weather, bring a water bottle, lunch, and a snack. Spaces are limited, for reservations call 830-379-7652.
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 830-4012422 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.
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 830-4012422 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.
Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin. The Market is held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. For more information text 210-722-9054.
Tai Chi "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 presale 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.
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.
Precious Life Toy Assistance The Precious Life Services will have its Christmas Toy Assistance distribution, for ages 6 months to 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin. To register bring proof of residency (electric bill or water bill that must be in your name), each child's birth certificate, drivers license, or an official state ID. To register online visit www.preciouslifeservices.org. For more information call 830-372-5980.
Holiday Matinee
Geronimo VFW Saturday Dance
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.
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.
Silver Center Dance
Geronimo VFW Sunday 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 830-303-6612.
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 830-305-8829. See COM CAL, Page 11
To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Kettle Campaign
City of Seguin Closures
Outdoor Learning Center Adventure Day
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 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.
The Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center will have an Adventure Day, including archery, ropes course, and fishing, for ages 8 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30. The cost is $30 per participant. The non-refundable deposit is $25. Dress appropriate for the weather, bring a water bottle, lunch, and a snack. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes. Spaces are limited, for reservations call 830-379-7652.
Give the Gift of Circulation 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!
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec 26.
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.
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 www.library.seguintexas.gov.
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 Preschool Storytime 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 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.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26.
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.
Seguin Youth Services NYE Dance The Seguin Youth Services will have a New Year's Eve Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. The doors open at 7 p.m. with limited seating. There will be complimentary party foods and champagne and entertainment by Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band. Presale tickets are $15 and $20 tickets will be available at the door. For table reservations and tickets call 830214-4722.
Geronimo VFW New Years Eve Dance There will be a New Years Dance featuring Jimmie Bolado and Monte Good from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy 123. There will be champagne, party favors, black eyed peas and cornbread provided at midnight for $17 per person. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.
Silver Center New Years Eve Dance There will be a New Years Eve Dance featuring Carol Cochran, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Silver Center. There will be black eyed peas, tamales, and champagne at midnight. Presale tickets are $15 per person and $25 the night of the dance. To reserve a table, or purchase tickets,
To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
Religion Crossroads Christmas Production
Christmas Eve Service
The Crossroads Church is featuring “The Little Drummer Boy” Christmas production at 9 and 11
The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.
a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3455 U.S. Hwy. 90 in Seguin.
Christmas Day Service Christmas Pageant The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Pageant at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have a casual Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 21315 Bat Cave Rd in Garden Ridge. For more information call 210-6519090 or visit www.triumphantlutheran.org.
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Christmas Eve Service The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 935 E. Mountain St. in Seguin.
Christmas Eve Services The Triumphant Lutheran Church will have 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
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The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.
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St. Ann's Circle
The St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will have its Christmas Eve Services at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m.
The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” will Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin.
Candle Light Service 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.
Christmas Eve Service The Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.
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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Wilson and great-granddaughters Charlie Taylor Tucker and Sophia Towery Moore; brother Oneal Towery (Grace); sister Jonnie Canfield; sister-in-law Jill Grein; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. The Towery family would like to extend a special thank you to Sonny’s neighborhood friends, who have been so supportive of him.
Sonny Jack Towery, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on December 5, 2019. Sonny was born in Seguin, Texas on January 1, 1938 to Oneal Franklin and Ora May (Wise) Towery. Sonny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On November 10, 1957, Sonny married his high school sweetheart, Janeen Martha Lyn Grein. Together they shared many adventures traveling across the United States in their RV and meeting lifelong friends along the way. They especially loved to retreat to their home in Ruidoso, New Mexico during the hot Texas months.
Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., at St. James Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guestbook at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, (830) 549-5912
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After his retirement from BJ Hughes in Houston, TX, Sonny and Janeen retired at their lake house in Huntsville, Texas. It is there, they became grandparents to six beautiful granddaughters, who loved spending time at NeNi and Popie’s lake house. Sonny enjoyed the great outdoors and especially four wheeling and snowmobiling in Colorado and New Mexico. He was a devoted San Antonio Spurs fan and never missed watching a game during basketball season, and of course giving his commentary on all of the plays. Sonny is preceded in death by his loving wife Janeen Grein Towery; his parents Oneal and Ora Towery; three sisters, Ruth Sonntag, Billie Jean Bujak, and Lillie Mae Hargrove; two brothers, Otha F. Towery and James F. Towery; and grandson Taylor Charles Towery. Sonny is survived by his children, Scott Towery (Connie) of Corpus Christi, TX, Chris Towery (Delane) of Houston, TX, and Wade Towery of Houston; six grandchildren, Tara Towery Moore (Daniel), Tamara Towery, Hannah Towery, Victoria Tucker (Caleb), Hailey Towery and Madison Towery; great-grandson, Lake
He is survived by loving wife, Matricia Ann Fleming; his children, John C. Fleming and wife Freda, Brenda Cates and husband Elmer, Lester Fleming and wife Melinda, Debbie VanBuren and husband Rick; his brother, Jesse Fleming; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other extended family and friends. John very much loved his beautiful country. He was extremely proud to have served in the Merchant Marines. At one time was a commander in The American Legion Post 245 and was a proud member of it as well. He was a true servant of God and served in his local church. A Celebration of Life will be held December 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. McQueeney Baptist Church McQueeney, Texas. Officiating will Pastor Dale Jones.
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Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to to sign and view the guest book.
William Ray Benes Sr. John Cecle Fleming Sr. of Seguin, Texas peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born to Woody Lester Fleming and Ethel Beatrice Rose Fleming on March 24, 1927 in Lauderdale, County Alabama. �He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife of 64 years, Janie Wheeler Fleming; his brothers, Gather Fleming, Preston Fleming, Chubb Fleming, Sam Fleming, Otto Fleming, Dee Fleming, Bill Fleming and his sister, Joyce Fleming Nafe.
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William was a beloved husband, father, and “papaw”. He was a devoted hunter and he loved his fur baby Joslyn. William is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister-in-law, Pat Benes. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Esther Carole Jones Benes; children, William Benes Jr. and wife DeDee, Richard Benes, and Dale Benes and wife Priscilla; grandchildren, Krystal Youngblood and husband Corey, Chelsea Benes, Brandon Benes, Jordan Benes, Kylie Wellman, and Ashley Wellman; great-grandchildren, Korbin Benes, Trip Caraway, and Jaxx Youngblood; brother, Charles Benes; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to, American Diabetes Association, ATTN: Center for information PO BOX 16447, Arlington VA 22215-9805, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society South Central Texas Chapter, 1218 Arion Parkway, Suite 102 San Antonio, TX 78216. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.
William Ray Benes Sr., age 77 of Seguin, passed away on December 17, 2019. William was born on June 17, 1942 in Gonzales County, Texas to
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See OBITS, page 16
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Maxine Walling Hunt Krenz, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.
Burwell (Burl) Baron age 86 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2019.
Maxine was born on November 23, 1930 in Adams, Tennessee to Edgar Ambrose and Lester Pauline (Mayo) Walling. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Krenz, Jr. and former husband and friend, Harry E. Hunt, her parents, her daughterin-law, Vickie Hunt and her brothers, Bill Walling and Donn Walling. Survivors include her children, Ed Hunt and partner Pauline Gonzales, Michael Hunt and wife Alicia, Regena Simms and husband Larry, and Lauri Hunt; sister-in-law, Dorothy Walling; eight grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews; other loving family members and friends. Private services will be held at a later date as will a private interment in Tennessee. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, TX, 78130 or to the charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Burl was born on November 23, 1933 in San Angelo, Texas to Edward Valentine and Minnie Augusta (Pieper) Baron. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Nell Baron; his daughter, Tambra Baron, her daughter Shailie Baron and great grandson Stanley; daughter, Bronwyn Skyvara and her husband, Kennon Skyvara, along with their children Kenna, Kelton and Brecken; daughter, Tracie Baron Munn and her sons Cannon, McKay and Cahil and daughter Korey VanderVloedt and great grandchildren Blaire, Piper and Reid. Burl was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. He sincerely loved his family, so in remembrance of him, please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. 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, 830-5495912.
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