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Due to COVID-19, the congregation of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, is sharing its virtual Nativity, a Journey to Bethlehem performance with the community. The nativity scenes which were supposed to be live were changed into a virtual performance, -- a performance told through song, dance and performance. The virtual video journey which features its congregation members can be seen on the Spirit of Joy or KWED Facebook pages. See more photos on page 3.
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Guadalupe County Judge, Seguin Mayor send messages to citizens this holiday season
(Seguin) – Each year, the top elected official in the city of Seguin and Guadalupe County extend their heartfelt season’s greetings to the constituents in which they serve. This year, those messages by new Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen and Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher also include a strong reminder to stay safe.
be really careful and with our gatherings and that sort of thing. So, I just want people everyone to remember those important things of wearing a mask and staying six feet apart if you can and avoid crowded areas if you can and wash your hands and use your sanitizer and I can’t forget to say get your flu shot. It’s still important to do those kinds of things. So those are my messages about take care of Dodgen says while things are different, she is yourself and each other,” said Dodgen. confident that citizens will continue to come together. Judge Kutscher says this holiday season, he thanks the residents for continuing to “I really truly wish all of us peace and I know push forward and is encouraged by all the that we’ve had a difficult time this year and collaboration that he has seen throughout this that family, our community is so important, pandemic. and I want it to be filled with love and happiness. You know, we in the city really “First, we want to thank all the citizens for want everyone to wish everyone a happy being so understanding and cooperative. holiday and want everyone to see each other There really has been collaboration in 2020 as a family and as a community and it’s the working as a community to be diligent and peace of the season this year that I think is our individual responsibility in trying to get most on my mind that we need peace and through all these things. But there’s just been we need calmness and so that’s what I really so much collaboration, cooperation with hope for people and I want everyone to be everybody, working towards one goal, trying well and be safe, “said Dodgen. to stay healthy, trying to find the balance between living our lives and being safe. I Dodgen says no matter how families decide know it’s been extremely difficult, but we did to celebrate, she is asking that they all take want to say thank you and Merry Christmas the necessary precautions to stay safe. and a Happy New Year,” said Kutscher. “Still, with this holiday season, we have to See MESSAGE page 2
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Now while he expects that collaboration to continue through the end of the year, he reminds residents that their choices today will impact how strong everyone starts off the new year. “The decisions that are made over the holiday season will have an impact on how 2021
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starts. The public health authorities, the epidemiologists and the CDC and all those individuals involved in healthcare continue to recommend limiting travel and gatherings and all those things and we know that at the county, people are tired of hearing that stuff but I think it’s a great time to look back over the last year and realize how much we have to be thankful for and then celebrate with our immediate family
and do the best we can to get 2021 started right,” said Kutscher. County officials say despite the holidays, they will continue to monitor the positive COVID-19 cases in the area. Those reports will continue to be updated on the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Office’s Facebook page or on the city and county websites.
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Attending a Winter Holiday Celebration
Wear a mask with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19 to protect others and yourself. Wear your mask over your nose and mouth, secure it under your chin, and make sure it fits snugly against the sides of your face. Wear a mask indoors and outdoors. In cold weather, wear your mask under your scarf, ski mask, or balaclava. Keep a spare mask in case your mask becomes wet from moisture in your breath or from snow or rain.
In addition to following the steps that everyone can take to make the holidays safer, take these additional steps if attending a gathering to make your celebration safer:
Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you
Indoors or outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. Remember that people without symptoms or with a recent negative test result can still spread COVID-19 to others.
Have conversations with the host ahead of time to understand expectations for celebrating together. Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, utensils, and condiment packets. Wear a mask indoors and outdoors. Avoid shouting or singing. Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19. It’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others. Do what’s best for you.
Gather virtually for a gift exchange or activity
Schedule a time to meet virtually to open gifts together.
Build gingerbread houses, decorate cookies, or make holiday crafts and decorations.
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Spirit of Joy gives Christmas gift to the community
Virtual retrace of the steps by Mary and Joseph and the birth of the Christ Child can now be seen in this virtual video journey featuring members of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. Photos by Bobbie Maddox. Click here to watch video gift.
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Post-season recognition for Seguin volleyball athletes (Seguin) - A young Seguin High School volleyball team in a rebuilding season landed four players on the Honorable Mention list of the 26-5A All-District team, while every member of the varsity roster earned Academic AllDistrict accolades.
Brittain set for a team-high 226 assists to go with 28 aces, 63 kills, and 119 digs. Aguilar collected 125 digs on the year. Kocian recorded 78 kills, 11 blocks, and a team-high 33 aces. Jessica Preslock, a senior defensive specialist, was named to the Academic AllState team.
The Matadors who made AllDistrict Honorable Mention include senior outside hitter Taylor Bode, sophomore setter Reese Brittain, sophomore defensive specialist Ashlie Aguilar, and sophomore middle blocker Julie Kocian. Bode led the Mats with 124 kills, and also contributed 10 aces, 83 digs, and 10.5 blocks.
Seguin’s selection to the All-District Honorable Mention list include (from left) Julie Kocian, Ashlie Aguilar, Reese Brittain, and Taylor Bode.
Varsity team members who earned Academic All-District honors include the above five along with Riley Jahns, Ashley Lingueno, Kyla Ramon, Tresalyn Roberts, Reagan Rodriguez, Layla Salazar, Regan Schmidt, Ily Stamm, and Lizzy Suarez.
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Marion boys pull away from Jourdanton, push record to 10-0
(Jourdanton) The Bulldogs are undefeated through the first 10 games of the 2020-21 basketball season after dominating the second half to notch a 70-46 road win over Jourdanton on Saturday.
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Marion only led by six points, 31-25, at halftime. The Bulldogs won the third quarter 13-7 and erupted for a 24-12 run in the fourth period to pull away for the 24-point win.
Marion assisted on 19 of its 26 made field goals and shot 53.1 percent overall. The Bulldogs went 6-14 from three-point range and drilled 75 percent (12-16) of their free throws.
Ryken Autry’s streak of four straight games with at least 30 points ended, but he still led all scorers with 19 while dishing out six assists.
Lane Pawelek netted four points, Fernando Romero three, and Jon Padron one. Padron made an impact with his passing, distributing five assists on the afternoon.
Seguin’s entire varsity volleyball roster earned Academic AllDistrict recognition for the 2020 season.
Samuel Montoya contributed 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Easton Allen added 15 points, drained all three of his three-pointers, and grabbed seven rebounds and two steals.
Kadeem Blyden also reached double figures with 12 points and pulled down seven rebounds to share team-high
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The Bulldogs held Jourdanton to 34.1 percent shooting overall, and just 3-14 (.214) from beyond the arc.
Marion (10-0) looks to extend the winning streak to 11 games Tuesday with a 1:30 p.m. home game against Stockdale.
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Isham Glenna Ruth Brantley Isham, of New Braunfels, formerly of Seguin, died December 9, 2020, at the age of 95 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Luling, Texas, February 5, 1925, she was the fourth of six children of Vera Spellman Brantley Abbey and Roy Brantley. Her formative years were spent in small towns in Central Texas, before moving to San Antonio, where she graduated from Harlandale High School. She was known for her lovely soprano voice and her leading roles in drama. These interests continued in college at Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College (now Texas State University), where she was honored as a Gaillardian.
Willms and Phillip G. Willms, her sister Kathleen Brantley Jones, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Special thanks go to Gloria Castellon, her faithful caregiver for nine years, the staff at Memory Care New Braunfels, and the wonderful team at Freedom Hospice. A memorial service is pending at a future date. Memorial gifts can be made to First United Methodist Church in Seguin or a musical charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912.
Carley
Following graduation, her first teaching assignment was in Donna, Texas, at the tender age of 19. There she met Coach Woodrow Isham, who became her husband in 1947.
Bob D. Carley, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on December 17, 2020.
She continued teaching until the birth of their only daughter, Susannah Lee Isham Willms.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary.
Glenna was a stay at home mom until Susannah started school, at which time she returned to teaching. The family moved from the Rio Grande Valley to Seguin in 1966, when Woody became principal of Ball Jr. High School, and Glenna became a Seguin High School corrective reading teacher. During the course of her career there, she became widely known as an innovator for her development and implementation of a curriculum for college bound students. Family vacations and travel were always an important part of her life, and she particularly enjoyed trips with her three sisters, and driving out west with her husband, Woody. Glenna and Woody celebrated nearly sixty-four years of marriage before his death in 2011. After Woody’s death, she moved to assisted living and later Memory Care in New Braunfels. A faithful singer and soloist in church choirs for many years, she retained her beautiful soprano singing voice until near the end. She is survived by her daughter, Susannah Isham Willms and son-in-law James M. Willms, her grandsons James Z.
A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Dugger Cemetery in Seguin with the Rev. Kelsie Theiss officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Bob was born on May 27, 1931 in Guadalupe County, TX to Willie B. and Alma (Knetsch) Carley. Bob was a 1949 graduate at Elm Creek School, and served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a longtime employee with the City of Seguin as a Lineman Electrician. He enjoyed farming and tending to his horses, and loved reading western novels and watching western movies. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Chester Carley, Willie A. Carley and wife Vernelle, Ray Carley and wife Laura, Mildred Blay and husband Vernon. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Evelyn Carley; sons, Jeff Carley and wife Sharen, Scott Carley and wife Betty, Spencer Carley and wife Jami and Stuart
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Carley; grandchildren, Chase Carley, Casey Carley and partner Beverley, Ashlee Carley, Cyndal Crandell and husband Caleb, Dakota Carley, and Leah Vasquez and husband Oscar; step-grandchildren, Kenneth Wick and wife Becca and Melissa Walls and husband Taylor; greatgrandchildren, Ethan, Dalan, Emily, Caiden, Faith, Rustin and Landon; step-greatgrandchildren, Rylan, Cason, Bowen and Harper; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends. Special thanks go out to Socorra Mendoza for her loving care of Bob. Serving as pallbearers will be, Donald Carley, Dakota Carley, Roger Blay, Vernon Blay, Casey Carley and Clint Walter. Memorial contributions may be made to, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St. Seguin, Texas 78155, or to the Dugger Cemetery Association, c/o Sharon Herbold, 3106 Elm Creek Rd Seguin, TX 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, 830-5495912.
Arriaga
Victor Arriaga went into eternal rest on December 13, 2020 at the age of 49. Victor was born on February 3, 1971 in Seguin, Texas. Victor is preceded in death by his parents, Jose P. Sr and Yolanda Isabel Arriaga. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Rebecca Vasquez-Arriaga. Daughters, Lucia Arriaga and Vanessa Arriaga. Step-daughters, Christina Victoria Vasquez, Michelle Lachel. Step-sons, Lorenzo Gilberto Vasquez, Juan Anthony Jr. (Yesannia) Lachel). Sisters, Monica Arriaga, Veronica Arriaga, Edna Hernandez and Gina Hernandez. Brothers, Joe Arriaga Jr. (Dalene), Vicente Arriaga (Angie) Jacob Arriaga (Claudia). Numerous grandchildren, nieces , nephews and a host of other loving family and friends. Victor was an amazing father, husband and brother. Victor made friends with whomever he came across. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Heritage Oaks Mortuary from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. All services will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Due to Covid19 Mandate, Mask and Social Distancing is required with a Maximum of 75 guests. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Victor Arriaga, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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May Vernon Glyn May, age 72 of Bebe, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Vernon was born on December 25, 1947 in Cost, Texas to Ola (Bales) and Stayton May. He attended Nixon Public Schools and then entered the United States Army where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. On September 19, 1970 he married the love of his life, Elaine Ivey. They raised their family of five children at their home in Bebe. Vernon was an active member of the Oak Valley Baptist Church in Bebe and a member of the Mahan-Patteson American Legion Post 547 in Nixon.
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many nieces, nephews, other loving family members All CDC protocols must be followed including social and friends. distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Private family graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Fort Sam Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Ulrey, Jacob Tye, Houston National Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Robert Hale, Mark Soward, Luke May and Owen Ofsdahl officiating. Holmes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Tye, Glenn Jackson, made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Evan Fisher, Daniel May and Joseph May. Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Vernon will always be remembered for his selfless acts Box 1593, Seguin Texas 78155-1593, or to Memorials of kindness, his love of God, Family and Country and Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, he will be missed. “Go Rest High on that Mountain”!! 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-9959. You are invited to sign the guest book at www. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded treshewell.com. Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830You are invited to sign the guest book at www. 549-5912. treshewell.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell He will be remembered as a maintenance supervisor Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830for both residential and commercial HVAC, Electrical 549-5912. and Refrigeration systems throughout both Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties and surrounding areas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and ranching, but his most precious time was spent among family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Leona McKinney, Joyce Kepler, Doris Bell and Helen Hale, his brother, Charles May and his father-in-law, Braxton Ivey. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Elaine May; children, Lisa Jackson and husband Glenn; Holly Gilmore and wife Jamie, Tricia Tye and husband Jerry, Jason May and wife Carolina and Leah May; grandchildren who knew and loved him as PawPaw, Casey, Olivia, Ashley, Kylie and husband Evan, Jacob, Lindsay, Daniel and Joseph; siblings, Arthur May, Aubry May and wife Dorothy, George May, Nathan May and Stella Hale; mother-in-law, Florene Bauer; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A walk-through line visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin.
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Vera Irene Denyer, age 96 of Seguin, passed away on December 19, 2020. Vera was born on December 23, 1923 in Coleman, Texas to Ruby E. (Cozart) and John Lloyd Taylor. She married the love of her life, William G. (Sony) Denyer, Jr. in 1946. Together she and Sony worked side by side at the Corpus Christi Depot where they retired in 1983. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Sony, her parents, brothers, Jesse, Houston, Arthur (Art), Henry, and Harold Taylor and sister, Lottie Hominick.
Survivors include her daughter, Irys Hicklin and husband LTC William Hicklin, USA (Ret.); grandchildren who loved and knew her as “Mimi”, Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Lori Hicklin, Robin Caddy and husband Lyle and December 23, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary William Denyer Hicklin; great-grandchildren, Leigh Chapel with the Rev. Gibson Nesbit officiating. Anne Hicklin, Denyer Caddy and Sidney Hicklin; honorary grandchildren, Tracy Hicklin and Johnny Interment with military honors will follow in the Bill Hicklin; sister-in-law, Mary Taylor; one of the Caraway Cemetery in Gonzales County. favorite aunts and beloved by all, she is survived by
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RELIGION
Candlelight Service
The Crossroads Church will have its Candlelight Service from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at 3455 W. Hwy 90. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
Christmas Eve Service
The Grace Lutheran Church will have a Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at 935 E . Mountain St. in Seguin.
End of Year Service
The Crossroads Church will have its End of Year Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3455 W. Hwy 90. For more information visit www.crossroads.com or call 830-379-7737.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
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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 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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Heritage Museum Calendars
The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars for $10 featuring historical buildings and information about Seguin. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and Parker’s City Pharmacy.
City Event and Reservation Cancellations
As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has cancelled all events held on City property, through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground facilities. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted by this public health emergency.
Highlight Library E-Resource
The Seguin Public Library will highlight a free library online resource, Tumble Books, on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Practice driving tests for automobile driver’s license, a motorcycle license, and CDL license are available. This virtual tutorial can be found on our website and social media platforms. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Library Closure
The Seguin Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23 and remain closed through Saturday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The library will re-open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.
City of Seguin Offices Closed for Christmas
The City of Seguin offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will re-open on
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Monday, Dec. 28. There will be no garbage, recycling or brush collection service on Christmas Day. As a result, garbage and recycling service will be delayed by one day. Friday collections will be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 26. For more information about the holiday trash/recycling collection schedule, please call Citizen Relations at 830-401-2445.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 25 and will re-open at Monday, Dec. 28.
Adult Winter Take-N-Make Craft Kit
The Seguin Public Library will offer Winter TakeN-Make Craft Kits for adults on Monday, Dec. 28. Follow along with an online tutorial, which can be found on the Library website and social media platforms. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas. gov for additional information.
CCSCT Heater Distribution
The Community Council of South Central Texas will have its Warm Up Guadalupe County Heater Distribution benefiting senior citizens, 60+ from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 1201 W. Court St. in Seguin. To qualify, you must show an ID card, electric bill, and one of the following: Snap card, Medicaid card, or Medicare card. For more information call Becky or Ernest at 830-379-3022.
Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure
The Guadalupe Appraisal District will be closed Thursday, Dec. 31 and will re-open at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.
Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve
The Seguin Public Library will have a Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve Live on its Facebook and YouTube Channels at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31st as they countdown to noon on New Year’s Eve. They will announce their favorite books of the year, along with music, resolutions,
special guests and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Early Library Closure
The Seguin Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal Business hours will resume at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2. Items may be renewed online, or returned using the outdoor book return.
Free Meals for Seguin Children
Free meals are available curbside for all Seguin children from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 31 at Seguin High School, Jefferson, Koennecke, McQueeney, Patlan, Rodriguez, and Weinert elementary schools. Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. For more information, call the Seguin ISD Child Nutrition Department at 830-401-8618.
United Way Applications
The Guadalupe County United Way will begin accepting new applications for organizations seeking funding for years 2022-2023 beginning January 2021. For more information on the funding application process, contact Executive Director, Mary Hargrave at 830-372-9009 or info @guadalupeunitedway.org.
Seguin Chamber Centennial Celebration
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Centennial Celebration, “History Has Its Eyes On You,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 via Zoom. The virtual Annual Meeting and Chamber Centennial will feature Chet Garner, the host of the PBS Texas travel show, The Day Tripper. To register for the Zoom webinar link call 830-379-6382 or email morgan@seguinchamber.com.
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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The 456th District Court is accepting applications for Court Coordinator.
The 456th District Court is accepting applications for Court Reporter.
Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED, including courses in typing, plus at least two years of progressively responsible experience as a legal secretary or performing secretarial functions for a court. Must be a Notary Public and must be bondable. Must have knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including automated record keeping systems; complex legal documents, instruments, records, and reports
Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Certified Shorthand Reporter license. This position requires at least 8 years of experience as a Court Reporter in a District Court setting. This position records, transcribes, and maintains records of all court proceedings. Also furnishes transcripts of court proceedings to interested and relevant parties
Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave and Retirement. The hourly pay will be $25.53 - $27.20.Full job description and applications may be obtained from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 2112 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications electronically or deliver to Human Resources.Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The starting salary will be from $72,000-$86,000 annually depending on experience. Benefits include Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave and Retirement. Full job description and applications may be obtained from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or the Human Resource office at 2112 W. Court St., Seguin. Please submit applications electronically or deliver to Human Resources.Guadalupe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Lease/Rental OFFICE/RETAIL SPACES
in shopping center for rent on South Austin Street, near Guadalupe Fair Grounds, call 830-379-0286.
Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor.com/ residential. Collection times may vary.
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