Samplers WANTED
Dental office brings back its Soup Social contest
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A local dentist hopes to give the community something to smile about when she welcomes the return of a local tradition. After a long break, Dr. Janice Weinman and her team at Seguin Smiles will be hosting its Soup Social this Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dr. Weinman says her staff is excited about bringing back the tradition after almost seven years.
“We had lots of our patients asking, ‘when are you going to do the Soup Social again?’
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Squirrel repair in motion
(Seguin) -- Rest assured that the three squirrels damaged over the last several months along the city’s Squirrel Trail Program are on their way back as soon as possible.
However, when time and money are involved, things often take time. That’s according to Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street Program director.
“They are taking a little longer to get repaired than what they thought it was going to take. But they are still in progress of getting repaired,” said Kramm.
The first fiberglass squirrel to be damaged was Happy over at Park West. Happy’s tail reportedly broke off in September and has since been undergoing restoration.
The two most recent squirrels to be broken and destroyed were Sudy over at the Texas Women’s Federated Building located at 432 N. River St and the Wendy Parker Squirrel located outside of Seguin City Hall at 205 N. River St.
Officials say, in these two cases, both squirrels were reportedly
purposely targeted by vandals.
Despite the heartbreak of having to piece these art pieces back together, Kramm says the city, luckily, allowed for a contingency
budget for these types of situations.
“The repair of the squirrels is being overseen by the Seguin Commission on the Arts.
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Photo courtesy City of Seguin
Tax filing now underway
(Washington) – Tis the season for taxes. The Internal Revenue Service has officially opened the 2025 tax filing season and is accepting and processing federal individual tax year 2024 returns.
IRS systems have already received millions of tax returns from across the nation for processing.
The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed ahead of the Tuesday, April 15 federal deadline. More than half of all tax returns are expected to be filed this year with the help of a tax professional, and the IRS urges people to use a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes.
Taxpayers can now visit IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions. Officials say IRS.gov is the quickest way for taxpayers to get help. The Interactive Tax Assistant
(ITA) is a tool that provides answers to several tax law (specific to individual circumstances. Based on input, it can determine a taxpayer’s filing status, if a person should file a tax return, if someone can be claimed as a dependent, if a type of income is taxable, if a filer is eligible to claim a credit or if an expense can be deducted.
The IRS encourages people to file their tax returns electronically and choose direct deposit for more secure and faster refunds. According to Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, paper refund checks are 16 times more likely to have an issue, like the check being lost, misdirected, stolen or uncashed. Filing electronically reduces tax return errors as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information.
Light Bill Assistance Program underway
(Seguin) -- Community Council of South-Central Texas is announcing the availability of funding for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Funds are available to assist qualified families in the following counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Brewster, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, LaSalle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Presidio, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) combines education and financial assistance to help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. Services include utility payment assistance for electric and natural gas. Applications are now available online by downloading a copy at https://www.ccsct.org/utilityassistance-apply-for-services/ and at your local CS office.
Due to a decrease in funding, we are only assisting priority 1 household with limited amounts of funds. Clients must schedule an appointment to turn in their
application at their local CS office. All other counties should contact their local CS office for an appointment. CCSCT assigns priority to households with the least amount of income and the greatest energy costs. Priority is also given to vulnerable individuals 60 years and over, persons with disabilities and families with children five years of age or under.
At this moment, application processing volume is high and turnaround is taking longer than normal.
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Repair, continued.
They are using the funds they raise to maintain the squirrel project. So, every time someone sponsors a squirrel, there is a little extra money there to help cover future maintenance costs and other public art projects. So, we are relying on that funding to help pay for some of those repairs. Definitely, if other people would like to contribute toward those repairs, we would appreciate any financial support so that way, we can still develop more money towards public art and not on the maintenance of the art that we already have. But definitely we want to keep maintaining our squirrels and keep them in good shape and so, that’s why the sponsorship level was a little bit higher than the actual cost of the squirrel so that we have some funds there to keep maintaining the squirrels and if some got damaged, we were going to be able to repair some,” said Kramm.
A total of 20 squirrels have been officially unveiled in the city’s Squirrel Trail Program. Those wishing to donate to the future maintenance of all squirrels are invited to mail a check to the Seguin Commission on the Arts at P.O.
Soup, continued.
And we are like, oh, gosh, it’s so much work but it’s also such a great fun event for the community and it’s free for them. So, we said, ‘let’s do it! Let’s bring it back.’ You know, it’s time to get over this COVID where we are all staying apart from each other. We need to be back together as a community – giving each other encouragement and having a good time together,” said Dr. Weinman. Although held at her office, Dr. Weinman says the Soup Social is not just about her patients but about bringing the entire community
together.
“Over Facebook, we had a contest and five people won by this popularity vote by the number of likes they had on their Facebook posts. So, there’s five recipes that have been submitted by the public and then we are going to go ahead and prepare those five recipes and whoever got the most votes also won an award. They got a VISA gift card so at the actual event, we are going to also have a Taster’s Choice contest so the public will be able to come and sample these five different soups that we have prepared and so, it almost ends up
being where you can have dinner with us. We will have some nice little bread, lots of cookies and water. You go to each one of these different rooms and the different soups are there and they can sample them and see if they like them and then at the end, they are able to put in their vote. Whoever wins the Taster’s Choice also wins a gift card,” said Dr. Weinman.
In addition to sampling free soups, the dental office will be awarding attendance awards every 30 minutes. Folks must be present to win. Seguin Smiles is located at 1460 Eastwood Drive.
Program, continued.
Due to this high demand, we humbly request our client’s patience. Only complete applications with all necessary documents will be processed. Submitting an application is not a guarantee of assistance. We advise applicants to continue to pay their bills on time after submitting an application.
A list of County offices and contact numbers are available on our company website at www.ccsct.org. Please contact your specific county for questions, as each office has different processing schedules and procedures. In 2024, CCSCT helped over 12,064 individuals and families in 6,008 households with an investment of over $7.8 Million dollars. CCSCT is a non-profit community
action agency that empowers vulnerable families and individuals in the greater South Central Texas area to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships. For more information, visit www.ccsct.org or follow us on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.
Box 591, Seguin. They may also contact the Seguin Main Street Office at 830-401-2448.
VITAL STATISTICS
Bruns
Albert Bruns Jr entered into rest on January 23, 2025, at the age of 71. He was an avid sportsman and was one of the greatest athletes to come out of Seguin, Texas.
Abby was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bruns, Sr.; sister, Judith Robinson; brother, Melvin “Binky” Bruns and niece, Tatanisha “Tati” Bruns. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Ruby M. LeCroy and 5 children: Destiny Price (Timothy), Amber Bruns, Whitney Bruns (LJ. Rose), Lucia Bruns (Mark Ramos Jr.), Albert “Buster” Bruns (Selena Gonzalez); mother, Gloria Lee Bruns; 2 Grandchildren: Jesse Ruth Price and Zoëlyn Rose. Sisters: Melanie Boone, Mary Calvert, Carrie Bruns .
Pogor
Molly Pogor, 99, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many has gone home to our Lord.
Molly was preceded in death by her husband Anton (Tony) Pogor, her parents William and Elsa Reeder, sisters Gladys Timmermann (Elton), Janie Baerwald (Hermon), Willis Harborth (Otto), Sophie Martin (Bill) and sonin-law Dennis W. Zuber.
She is survived by daughters Elizabeth Zuber, Patsy Galanffy and husband Dani along with her son Matthew Pogor and wife Linda. She leaves one sister Junie Wallace, as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
Molly leaves seven grandchildren: Diane Zuber Hrechko, Rita Medellin and husband Jerry, Bryan Pogor and wife Carrie, Sherry Pogor, David Galanffy, Paul Galanffy (Jennifer) and Stephen Galanffy (Natalie).
Thirteen Great-Grandchildren: Benjamin Hrechko (Cameron), Nicolas Hrechko (Lindsay), Jonathan Hrechko, Paul Medellin (Erica), Shalee Radulski and husband Joe, Davis Pogor, Allie Pogor, Kimble Horsak, Lindsey Galanffy (Justin), Kyle Galanffy and Ryan Galanffy, Katelynn Rodriguez (Jorge) and Connor Cody.
Four Great-Great-Grandchildren: Mateo Medellin, Elliott Radulski, Sophia Scalise and Sofia Rodriguez.
A lifetime resident of Guadalupe County, Molly spent her early years in Marion, Texas. After marrying Tony, they moved to Seguin and while raising their family she was very active in the community as a scout leader for the Cub Scouts, Brownies, and Girl Scout troops. She also served on the Guadalupe County Girl Scout Board for 10 years. She was employed at KWED radio for 37 years, retiring as the office manager in March 1990.
Brothers: Thomas Bruns (Kirshina), Gregory Bruns.
Nieces and Nephews: Robeair LeCroy, Chloe LeCroy, Jeremy Bruns, Melvin “Ja’Rod” Bruns, M’Chelle Bruns, Dantré Bruns, Danica Bruns, Destiny Bruns, Derek Jackson and De’Shaun Jackson; along with a host of other relatives and special friends.
Abby, a beacon of warmth, kindness, and hospitality, could fill a room with laughter. He had a natural talent for connecting with people. He was a true people person, and his presence brought joy and comfort to everyone he met.
Visitation will be held at Heritage Oaks Mortuary on Friday, February 7th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. A celebration of Abby’s life will be held on Saturday, February 8th at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis Street, Seguin, Texas; visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., with services at 11:00 a.m. Services will conclude at the church. Burial services at Fort Sam National Cemetery will be held at a later time and date.
Molly was an active member of Saint James Catholic Church, serving our Lord in every way she could. She was a member of the Choir, Lector Commentator, Eucharistic Minister, and Sacristan. She was also a member of Saint Ann’s Circle, serving as president for several years.
Molly joined the Ladies Auxiliary of the Seguin Fire Department in January 1942. She was awarded a life membership in 1959 and was named Auxiliary Member of the Year three times. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Guadalupe District Fireman and Fire Marshal Association. Molly was elected to the State Board of the Texas Fireman’s Auxiliary in June 1975 and was President of the organization in 1986. As she presided at the 1986 State Convention in Austin she was recognized by the City of Seguin and the Mayor proclaimed June 17, 1986 as Molly Pogor Day. She continued serving on the board for many years.
After retiring, Molly spent her time volunteering as a member of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, St. James School Library and St. James Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Antonio Flores and the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for their excellent care.
Services will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with Msgr. Dennis Darilek, Fr. Greg Nevlud and Fr. Stanislaus Fiuk officiating. A private interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. A reception will be held at noon at the St James Church Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, St. James Catholic School, the Food Pantry at St. James Church, the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteers, and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Schmoekel
Kathryn Louise Wenske Schmoekel, age 91 of Marion, passed away on January 30, 2025.
Kathryn was born on May 7, 1933 in Gonzales, Texas to Hedwig F. (Frankenhauser) and Albert T. Wenske.
Kathryn worked beside her husband, Leroy, at Friedrich Air Conditioning, both retiring after many years of service in 1998. She always had a passion for gardening. Her most cherished times were spent with her grandchildren who knew and loved her as “Granny”. Spending time with all her pets was also a favorite.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her great-great granddaughters, Grace and Vivian Castro, and her siblings, Evelyn Forshage and husband Alex, Ruby Elley and husband Raymond, Ida Mae Mergle and husband James, and Billy Ray Lubbock.
Survivors include her son Rodney Schmoekel and wife Dora; daughter,
Deborah Parsons and husband Aubrey; grandchildren, Eric Schmoekel and wife Misty, Stacy Vasquez, Quintin Parsons and wife Bobbie Jo, Kevin Parsons and wife Andrea, and Janette Parsons; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Arlene Lubbock and Barbara Schmoekel; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Bryan Dziadik-Willingham officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Schmoekel, Kevin Parsons, Quintin Parsons, Albert Matthew Vasquez, Shane Vasquez and Craig Terrill.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 68, Marion, Texas, 78124.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Huckabee
John Huckabee, III, age 71 of Seguin, passed away on January 22, 2025. John was born in Tyler, Texas on July 17, 1953 to Bettye June (Bradford) and John Huckabee, Jr.
Johnny graduated from Seguin High School in 1971. He was in the Matador Honors Band all four years and loved music. He attended Howard Payne University from 1971-1975.
Even more than music he loved sports, especially football. He was an avid sports fan and could readily quote player statistics.
After marrying Leigh Olejer in 2012, he became a farmer regularly wearing cowboy boots and a hat. He loved working with the animals, riding the tractor, and tending to the farm.
He loved his church, First Baptist Church Seguin, serving in their security detail, singing in the choir, and attending Bible Study. More than anything however, he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was a hard-working tender-hearted man. He was a gentle soul, never in a hurry, always having time to listen to and talk with anyone.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife Leigh Olejer Huckabee; daughter, Kristin Rose and husband Kevin; son, Joshua Huckabee and wife Nikki; grandchildren, Abbi, Anna and Gunner Rose, and Jayden, Lily and Luna Huckabee; sister, Jane Yell and husband Larry; sisters-in-law, Katherine Givler and husband David, Cynthia Olejer and Victoria Olejer; nieces and nephews, Paul Yell and wife Amanda, Kay Byrnes and husband Cory, Andrew Givler and Lindsey Givler; grand-niece and grand-nephew, Audra Yell and Jonah Byrnes; other loving family members and a host of friends.
A memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
For those whom desire, the services may be livestreamed at https:// vimeo.com/event/4877032.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, (designate New Property Landscape Fund) 1314 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, 71855 or to the South Texas Pregnancy Center, 1348 E Kingsbury St, 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, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Gesick
Edward “John” Gesick, Jr., a decorated U.S. Army veteran, teacher, historian, and passionate advocate for the preservation of local history, died on January 13, 2025, at the age of 81.
Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully.
John was born on March 16, 1943, in Washington, D.C., while his father was stationed at the Pentagon during World War II.
After the war, his family lived in Chicago before settling in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1961, then went on to Texas A&I (now Texas A&M Kingsville), where he earned a degree in History with a minor in Spanish in 1965. Later, he earned a Master of Education from Boston University in 1979.
Immediately after college, John was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army, where he would serve for 14 years, earning numerous accolades for his service. As a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, he deployed to Vietnam, where he was seriously injured in combat. After being sent back to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for surgery and rehabilitation, John spent part of his recovery working on his father’s farm in Seguin. It was during this time that he made a vow to one day settle in Seguin, a promise he would fulfill in his later years.
John’s military career also took him to several other postings, including Panama; Seoul,South Korea; Grafenwoehr, Germany, and Fort Huachuca in Arizona, where he taught at the Army Intelligence School. He earned numerous military honors, including the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars (one with valor), two Army Commendation Medals with valor, and a Meritorious Service Medal. He was a proud Green Beret, and his dedication to service remained central to his life.
Following his service in the Army, John returned to Texas in 1979, settling on his family farm in Seguin, building a house, raising cattle, and
Brown
Deborah Lynne Freeman Brown
Parents: James P. Freeman and Opaldean
Young Freeman
Born August 8, 1956, Passed January 22, 2025
Survived by husband Steve Brown, SonTaylor Brown and wife Kaitlyn; Son- Alex Brown and wife Zoe; Daughter-Laura Peyton Brown; Sister-Sandy Freeman Rice-Paul; Sister Patsy Freeman Nolte-Ken.
Debbie graduated from Seguin High School in 1974, Southwest Texas State in 1978 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and became a buyer for
harvesting pecans. He began his second career as an educator. He taught Texas History, World History, and Psychology at Seguin High School and later at Texas Lutheran College, where he was respected by students for his passion and deep knowledge of the subject matter. He was also an active member of the local community, serving as Chairman of the Guadalupe Historical Commission and Rotary Club president. His commitment to preserving the history of Seguin, Guadalupe County, and Texas led him to write several books, including Under the Live Oak Tree; Seguin and Guadalupe County; Historic Guadalupe County; and The Kickapoo: Keepers of Tradition. He was instrumental in the founding of the Heritage Museum of Seguin, a project that was close to his heart, and he remained a dedicated advocate for local history throughout his retirement.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Polly Pinneo Gesick; his father, Edward John Gesick; and his brother, William Henry Gesick. He is survived by his four children, Kimberly (Jeff) Canfield, Laura (Theron) Gesick, Christine (Allen) Long, and Patrick Gesick; nine grandchildren: Cole Canfield; Cameron and Griffin Carlin; Sophie, Graham, Claire, and Amelia Long; Abigael and Blaise Gesick, as well as his niece and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas. John’s family invites you to a public reception to celebrate his life following the funeral service, which will be held at the Heritage Museum in Seguin. All are welcome to gather and share memories of John.
For those who desire the services may be livestreamed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=rGqgBbpbVK0
Private interment will be in San Geronimo Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Heritage Museum of Seguin and Guadalupe County, his passion project, 114 North River St., 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, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Swatch and Dillards.
Married Steve Brown in 1984 where they moved from Austin to Lake McQueeney in 1994. She worked at Navarro Schools and later Seguin High School. After the kids all graduated from high school she later became a real estate agent.
Debbie was a devoted mother and wife, who was known for her kindness, sense of humor, and charisma that made her so easy to talk to. She made sure to attend all of her children’s events from the boy’s fooball/baseball and karate, to Laura’s dance recitals and cheerleading, her family always came first. She loved spending time with her family on vacations to the Grand Canyon, trips to Disney World in Florida, F1 races, touring California beaches and family ski trips.
Services will be held on February 4, 2025 at Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Rd. Seguin, Texas at 11:00 AM, lunch to follow.
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Pain Med
(Silver Spring, MD) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is approving a new non-opioid pain medication. The FDA has approved Journavx (jern-a-vix) as a first-in-class, non-opioid analgee-sic to treat acute pain in adults. The oral tablets offer an opportunity to “mitigate certain risks associated with using an opioid for pain” according to acting FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research director Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay. Tens of millions of Americans are prescribed opioids for pain each year, with over 80-thousand people dying alone from opioid usage in 2022. It will mark the first new painkiller app roved in the US in almost 30 years.
Record-Low Concussions In NFL This Season
(Undated) -- The NFL announced its lowest number of concussions for a full season since the league started tracking the injury in 2015. There were 182 concussions in 2024 during practices and games in the regular season and preseason. The amount of concussions was down 17 percent from 219 in 2023. The previous low, not counting 2020 when there were no preseason games due to COVID-19, was 187 in 2021.
Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin Best Dental Health In US
(Undated) -- Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the top three states for best dental health. The new report by WalletHub ranked states based on metrics like the average cost of dental work and the number of dentists. Arkansas has the worst dental health in the country, with the lowest percentage of adults who have seen a dentist in the past year and is near the bottom of the list for adolescents. West Virginia and Mississippi were also at the bottom.
More Communities Nationwide Getting Involved In Blue Envelope Initiative
(Hudson, NY) -- Communities around the country are opting in for the Blue Envelope Program. Officials say the important safety program for drivers with autism has been spreading to other states since it was first introduced five years ago in Connecticut. The goal is to enhance safety, understanding, and communication between law enforcement officers and autistic drivers. They’re asking drivers with autism to pick up a Blue Envelope, to include their their vehicle information and refer to a step-by-step guide in the event they are pulled over by an officer.
Nominations for 2024 Annual Seguin Arts Awards
The Seguin Commission on the Arts is accepting nominations for the 2024 Annual Seguin Arts Awards, honoring those who contribute to the arts in Seguin. Awards include Outstanding Contributor to the Arts, Youth Artist of the Year, and Art Organization of the Year. Nominations are due by March 7, 2025, and forms can be submitted via mail to P.O. Box 591, Seguin, TX 78156, or email to mainstreet@seguintexas.gov. For details, visit www.seguintexas.gov/art.
Seguin
Pony League Baseball and Softball Registration
The Seguin Pony League Baseball & Softball season runs from March 18 to May 25, 2025, at the Seguin Softball 4 Plex, 833 Nelda St. Registration is $50 for ages 3-14, with a deadline of January 25. For more information or to register, text Gabe at 830556-4271 or email allyouthsports@yahoo.com.
The Seguin Parks & Recreation Youth Co-Ed Volleyball Friday Night League Registration Register now for the Seguin Parks & Recreation Youth Co-Ed Volleyball Friday Night League starting February 28, 2025. The six-week league costs $55 and is open to Grades 2-3 (6:00-7:15 PM) and Grades 4-6 (6:30-8:00 PM), with practices and games held at the Seguin Volleyball Complex. The first session focuses on fundamentals, and teams will be announced afterward. Registration closes February 19, and a virtual family meeting will be held on February 20 at 5:30 PM. For details or to register, visit seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2480.
Analogous Color Theory Workshop
An introduction to analogous color theory using watercolors will be taught at Seguin Art League on January 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students will be painting yellow flowers in a cobalt blue pot in an Impressionism style. 18 and older. Limit of 10 students. $35 with supplies included as needed. For more information call 830-305-0472 or come by the gallery at 104 S. Austin.
February
Food Distribution Event
Join the San Antonio Food Bank distribution event hosted by Navarro ISD and supported by Guadalupe County on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Navarro Intermediate School, 588 Link Road, Seguin, TX. Volunteers are needed from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Register to volunteer or receive food by scanning the QR codes on the flyer. For more information, contact Guadalupe County Emergency Management at 830-303-8856.
Guadalupe County Humane Society Rummage Sale
The Guadalupe County Humane Society’s Garage/ Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, February
1, starting at 8:00 AM at Handi-Stop Storage, 2511 N. State Hwy 46 (behind the liquor store). You’ll find everything from household items and home décor to tools, furniture, and yard supplies. All proceeds support GCHS’s daily operations and low-cost Spay/ Neuter program. Come shop for a great cause
The Winter Regional Job Fair
The Seguin Economic Development Corporation, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, and Schertz Economic Development Corporation present the Winter Regional Job Fair on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. This event offers opportunities across various industries, featuring over 60 employers from Cibolo, New Braunfels, Schertz, and Seguin. Job seekers should dress in business casual attire and bring updated resumes. For more information, contact jdersen@ seguintexas.gov or visit the event info page.
Teatro de Artes Open House
Join Teatro de Artes for an Open House at Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at 921 W. New Braunfels St., Seguin, TX. Celebrate the unveiling of the upgraded space with performances, tours, arts and crafts, and a special appearance by the Spurs Hype Squad. Family-friendly fun awaits!
Regional Job Fair
The Winter 2025 Regional Job Fair will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. Open to employers located in New Braunfels, Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo and limited to 60 employers (no staffing agencies). Registration includes coffee, a light breakfast, lunch, and an 8ft table. For more details, contact the event organizers. To Register visit: https://info.seguinedc.com/regionaljobfair-reg-02-06-2025
First Friday Feast:
The Geronimo Lions Club will host their first friday feast at 5:30 p.m February 7th.
Seguin Job Shadow Program
The Seguin Job Shadow Program offers high school students real-world experience through hands-on learning with professionals. Open to students from Seguin HS, Marion HS, Navarro HS, and Southwest Preparatory. The program runs on February 5, 11, 19, and 27 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Contact Jessica Dersen at jdersen@seguintexas.gov to sign up.
Seguin Chamber Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Chamber will host a Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 5th. Check in and Networking will be held from 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. the
Lunch & Program will follow from 11:45 - 1 p.m. @ the Seguin Coliseum. Cost is $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for future members. All attendees must register.
Pre-Super Bowl Las Vegas Bash
The Seguin Sunrise Rotary will host a Pre-Super Bowl Las Vegas Bash from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, February 8th at The Big Red Barn located at 390 Cordova Rd.
Chamber 2025 Showcase Seguin: Wild West Business Round-Up
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 2025 Showcase Seguin Wild West Business Round-Up from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Registration is required for all attendees. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 to avoid a $5 entry fee. For more information, call 830-379-6382.
Texas Farm Bureau Food Connection Day
The Texas Farm Bureau will host “Food Connection Day” from 11:30AM - 1PM on February 14th. @ 325 S. Texas HWY 46. Texas Food Connection Day was established to connect farmers with their consumers and spark conversations about agriculture and food-related issues, including affordability, nutrition, animal welfare, profitability, and productivity. For more information, contact the Guadalupe County Farm Bureau office at 830-37-4456 or stop by the office located at 325 S State HWY 46.
Art Unveiling
The National Endowment for the Arts, City of Seguin, and Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin present Our Town Seguin: Roots of Resilience, an art unveiling event celebrating the African American experience in Seguin. Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Texas Lutheran University’s Annetta Kraushaar Gallery in the Schuech Fine Arts Building, 517 Prexy Drive, Seguin, TX. This event features art installations by renowned artist Howard Crunk, created in collaboration with the Seguin community.
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class will be held February 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Seguin Art League. Want to find something different to do for Valentine’s? How about cookie decorating! This class would be a great start to a date night evening with someone special, a significant other, or even best friend! And, the best part? You’ll have a great time, come away with some delicious cookies decorated by you to enjoy, and decorating skills you can apply for a lifetime! 18 and older; limited to 10 people; $25 single or $40 a couple with supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472 or come by 104 S. Austin.
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Jury Day for the Seguin Art League Jury Day for the Seguin Art League will be February 15. Artwork should be presented between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The prospectus is available on the website seguinartleague.com or may be picked up at the gallery at 104 S. Austin. This jury process enables the accepted artist to display in the gallery and serve as a gallery docent. For more information call 830-305-0472.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Puttin On the Ritz, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Brown Cultural Event Series – Elizabeth Smart
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present Elizabeth Smart at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Elizabeth Smart is a victim of one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time and has become a beacon of hope and an advocate for change related to child abduction and recovery programs. Smart, now a bestselling author, will speak about her experience and recovery.
March
40th Annual Noche De Gala Competencia de Vocalistas
The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin presents the 40th Annual Noche De Gala Competencia de Vocalistas on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the TLU Jackson Auditorium, Seguin, TX. Performing and accompanying vocalists are the renowned all-female mariachi group, Mariachi Las Alteñas. Reserved and general admission tickets go on sale Saturday, January 11, 2025. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of music and culture!
Brown Cultural Event Series – The Second City 65th Anniversary
The TLU Jessie S. and Jack Harold Upton Brown Cultural Enrichment Fund will present The Second City 65th Anniversary Show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. There will be handpicked songs, sketches, and characters written by Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bill Murray, Keegan Michael Key, Eugene Levy, and other star-studded alumni of The Second City. The show celebrates the comedy troupe’s history with favorite material from their stages over the years.
Swing for Seguin
Join the Leadership Seguin Class of 2025 for the “Swing for Seguin” Golf Fundraising Event on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Bandit Golf Course. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. A 4-person team is $500, including
range balls, cart rental, 18-hole scramble, breakfast taco, box lunch, drinks, swag, and snacks. Sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit enhancements to Manuel C. Castilla Park. For more information and to register, visit the Seguin Chamber of Commerce website.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Bond and Beyond, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www. mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
April
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Ode to Joy, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony. org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Ongoing Community Calendar Items
CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024 Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https:// linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.
Heritage Museum Calendars
The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum. net. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
Volunteer Van Drivers Needed
Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830303-4188 ext. 1249.
Precious Life Services
Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting
Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.
Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program
The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 512 E. Ireland - Newly remodeled, 3 bedroom/2 bath home available now. Require 1 year lease, deposit and references from previous landlord(s). $1500 monthly plus $1500 deposit. No pets. Call 830-401-4797, leave message, if no answer.
HIRING
HELP WANTED: Middle aged, loving female to assist in changing, bathing and hair washing of elderly bed patient. Tuesday & Thursday 8am-9:30am, 5pm-6pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 8am9am, 5pm-6pm. Starting at $17 per hour. Once proficient in changing patient alone, rate will increase to $20 per hour. Please call Bill at 830515-3452 or schedule an interview.
