Local artist raps in an effort to “Save Our Children”
Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- A local man is using his musical talents to bring a message of awareness and hope for children who have been abused. Joel Hayes Smith has a song, called “Save Our Children, and it’s blowing up on streaming platforms and other services. The song’s music video and audio downloads of the song continue to rack up numbers on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and
other services. The music video is available on Vevo and can be watched on YouTube. It’s a rap song with a catchy beat and jazzy undertones, but that’s not what stands out the most. It’s the lyrics that focus on the abuse of children and how more needs to be done to protect them from the predators of the world.
Smith is best known for his artist name “#Operation 1009.” He
says the name is symbolic not just because it’s how he’s recognized as an artist, but it’s also a reflection of his overall movement in the fight against this abuse.
“It’s my idea of a civilian operation. The beginning and the end -- the Alpha and the Omega. The one means us. The nine means them. The zerozero is infinity. We are in this together. Some of us are over there. Some of us
are over here, but we are one. It’s going to take us coming together to figure this out,” said Smith.
Smith grew up in Shreveport, LA, but he’s been in this part of Texas for years now. He says his passion for this work goes back to his childhood, and the pain that he endured when he entered the foster care system as a 12-year-old boy in Louisiana. Rap, pg. 3
This story contains references to sensitive topics which some readers may find upsetting.
Seguin FD seeks a few more participants for Citizens Fire Academy
(Seguin) -- Have you ever wondered what being a firefighter is all about? Why is a fire engine sent with an ambulance on a medical call? How much does all that firefighter gear weigh? Residents will have an opportunity to find answers to these questions and many more during the Seguin Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) this spring.
The CFA is a 10-week program designed to educate citizens of Seguin about their fire department. The class kicks off on March 27. The CFA gives Fire Department personnel the chance to welcome residents into the fire department family and introduce them to the various ways the department serves the community.
The Citizens Fire Academy is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who resides or works in Seguin. The program is held from 6 -9 pm each Thursday from March 27, 2025 to June 5, 2025, plus one optional Saturday class that includes CPR training. The Citizens Fire Academy is free of charge and all equipment is provided for participants to use during the class. Classes are held at the City’s various Fire Stations and facilities.
Topics and activities featured during the Citizens Fire Academy include:
• History of the Seguin Fire Department
• Fire Investigations
• Engine Operations
• Fire Communications
• Fire Prevention
• Emergency Medical Services
• Hands-on experience using a fire extinguisher and a fire hose
• Using the Jaws of Life to free someone who is trapped in a vehicle
• Using a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Putting on Fire Gear and HAZ-MAT Suits
• And much more!
“Our Citizens Fire Academy program is a great way to establish a link between the Seguin Fire Department and the community,” said Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner. “Many of the classes are hands-on, allowing participants to apply what they’re learning,” he continued. “Academy participants will also be given the opportunity to participate in a ride out program to experience things first-hand.”
Applications can be submitted online at https:// www.seguintexas.gov/197/Citizens-Fire-Academy or can be picked up/dropped off from the Fire Administration Office, located inside the Municipal Court Building at 660 S. Hwy. 46 between 9 am and 4:30 pm. Deadline to apply is March 21, 2025.
All applicants will undergo a background check. Space is limited. Once the course is filled, applicants will be placed on a waiting list for the next Citizens Fire Academy.
Please note that the Seguin Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy is not a certification academy and neither qualifies nor guarantees anyone a job with the Seguin Fire Department. It is an informationonly program. The class will only be held if enough participants sign up.
The Seguin Fire Administration Office can be reached at 830-401-2321.
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Rap, continued.
“I was raped in foster care in (a group home) by five grown men, who used toilet plungers and a camera. They kept all the clothes on. I didn’t talk about this until I was 27 years old. I’m 36 now. By the time I started talking, things started changing. Naturally, I write and writing turns into my music. My music has always been about what I’m going through. Once I opened up about this, I started talking about the kids and learning about other situations around us,” said Smith.
Whether you appreciate rap music or not, Smith says he hopes that you will connect with the message. He enlists the help of some fairly well-known members of the rap world. K-Rino is an underground rapper from Houston. He’s prominently featured on the track. Afroman, who had a crossover hit in the early 2000’s called “Because I Got High,” is also a big part of the song and its music video.
Smith says he grew up with all different kinds of music, but he says he chose rap because it helps him better connect with the young people and the families that he’s trying to reach.
“That seems to be the only thing that the kids are listening to. When I was 12 years old, if I had anything like this in front of me, maybe I would have said something. I spent 15 years in silence, because I was terrified. I was afraid. I was embarrassed. I was ashamed. There was nothing around me that said ‘hey, you’re not alone,”’ said Smith.
The song dropped to the public a few weeks ago, and Smith says it’s been well received. He uses some references of local instances of child sex abuse, including stories about teachers, who’ve had inappropriate relationships with students. By the way, Smith says that’s a sanitized way to say that there are kids all over who are being groomed by people that they should trust.
“Every day I wake up, we’re getting thousands and thousands of more views, and we just hit number one on Amazon. So, people are buying this thing. It’s still moving forward. I’m out here on tour promoting it. This is happening in our community, and I want what’s best for our community. I’m not here to stir the pot, but I am here to make something happen,” said Smith.
If you listen to Save Our Children, or other music by Smith, you might be jarred by some of the lyrics and themes. In our interview with Smith, he says that’s part of his musical goal. He wants people to hear his music, but more importantly, he wants you to hear the message.
“Ultimately, the goal is to get people to talk, because if we get people to talk, we can learn some more,” said Smith.
Smith says his music and his movement are about preventing future cases of abuse against children, but he’s also fighting for others who were abused themselves. He says that the cycle of abuse needs to be broken. That starts with talking and working towards healing and making sure that someone’s pain doesn’t lead to them somehow preying on others. The song talks about
teachers and others in positions of authority, but Smith says he knows that’s just a small part of the abuse that occurs. He says most abused children are harmed by someone they know and too often, it occurs in their in the home.
“At the very end, we breakdown the statistics of the amount of children that are abused in the home, and the damage that it does at long term. I mean, its monsters creating monsters,” said Smith.
The inspiration for Smith’s music and mission may have started in a place of darkness, but he says it’s now meant to be a source of hope for those who have been abused and a broader wake-up call for the community to do more to prevent this kind of abuse. He says it happens too often and it’s going to take everyone to come together to stop it.
“I understand what it’s like to light a fire. It only takes one match to light them all. Just because somebody else can’t see the light, it doesn’t mean that we can’t light up something big enough to help them get out of their darkness. Because it’s going to take all of us to come together to do something about this. It’s going to take a community to do something about this,” said Smith.
It’s been a whirlwind of emotions for Smith, since the song was released. He’s thrilled that people all over are listening to the song and watching the music video. However, this is all happening at a time when a big part of his life and his music are now gone. Anthony James “AJ” Irwin, the man who Smith still calls his brother, died recently. AJ grew up in the area. He graduated from Gonzales High School. Smith says AJ would eventually go on to college and earn a bachelor’s degree. He then came back and taught and coached at schools in the Gonzales and Burnet school districts.
Irwin died after a short illness, and Smith says it’s been hard. He says AJ befriended him long ago, and he’s a big part of the reason why he used his own experiences to create the music that he’s making today.
“I was opening up one day about what I had gone through. And he was just like one of the only people there with me all the way through it, and (he was) still encouraging me and saying, ‘you know what? Now you’ve got to take your pain, and you got to put it into the music and we’re going to do something with it,’” said Smith.
Smith says losing AJ is hard. He says he leans on the fact that AJ was encouraging him even though he started to become very ill.
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Rap, continued.
AJ wasn’t just a friend, but the driving force behind Smith’s music career. He even had a significant part to play in the original version of the song.
“When it got to the Save Our Children song, he got sick, he got sick, and he wasn’t able continue to be a part of it until he got healthier. He didn’t want it to stop. He knew that the message was very important to me, and he knew what we were working on. So, he encouraged me to just continue moving forward,” said Smith.
The song has taken off on these digital platforms, but by the time it happened, it was too late for AJ to truly be present for the news. Smith says he was able to be by his side and share some of those details with his dying friend. He says he’ll never forget his last few words to his friend. He said he wanted him to hear, from him, about the success they were having.
“’After all these years, bro, your label, your name, Concrete Patio Music Group...is number one on (the) Amazon bestseller (list) right now. Bro, we did it. You’re getting a plaque on the wall.’ He couldn’t hear me. He took his last breath just a few hours later,” said Smith.
Smith has a fairly big presence on social media. His personal page is Joel
Hayes and #operation1009, again, is his artist page. If you follow him or simply visit his pages, you might be made uncomfortable by some of the words he uses or the subjects that he discusses. There are some fairly clear influences from internet deep dives, that appear to include stories that may or may not be true. That’s not the point of our story with Smith, and we won’t be discussing them here. Those interested in that part of his online presence, can take it up with him there.
This story, instead, focuses on his latest connection with others through his music. It also focuses on his final message to us, which sounds a little bit like poetry from a man who suffered great trauma in his life but is looking to turn that around and help others in the process.
“If there’s one thing to take away from it, is that we become the light that we need to become for others that are in the darkness because we can lead them out of it. Because it’s hard. You never know when you’re looking at somebody who’s going through it. You don’t. People can hide it really well,” said Smith.
Save Our Children can be heard on most music platforms. The music video is available on YouTube. You can find a link to it on our website, seguintoday. com
SPORTS
High school baseball and softball: Navarro Panthers bash Pearsall for 10th win of season
(Geronimo) -- The Navarro Panthers cruised to an 18-1 victory over the Pearsall Mavericks on Tuesday at Navarro High School.
Austin Davidson had three hits at the plate including a double that drove in Caleb Wood with the first run of the ball game in the first inning. The Panthers would put up six runs in the opening frame and never looked back. Elijah Farley would turn on a pitch in the inning and launch a screamer over the right field wall for a two-run homer.
Navarro first-year head coach Colton Maiorka talked about Farley’s impact at the plate following the game.
“That’s his third home run I think in three games,” Maiorka said. “He’s hot at the plate right now and he just needs to continue that when we get into district.”
The Panthers are 10-1 so far in the non-district season. They will next head to Medina Valley High School this weekend for a Saturday afternoon matinee with the 6A school. First pitch in the battle of the Panthers will take place at 1 O’clock on Saturday in Castroville.
(Geronimo) -- In a battle of Lady Panthers on the softball diamond, it was Blanco outlasting Navarro 18-14 Tuesday night in Geronimo.
The Blanco Lady Panthers rallied for seven runs in the top of the 7th to come away with the victory. For Navarro, Jocelynn Diaz had three hits, and Shelbi Stevens crushed a solo shot in the defeat.
Madi Gilliam had a pair of web gems in the outfield for the Lady Panthers. Navarro head coach Alma Klatt talked about the play of Gilliam, who has stepped in for an injured Cadee Zimmer in center field.
“She has really stepped up,” Klatt said. “We lost our starting center fielder to injury (and) Madi stepped right in and hasn’t skipped a beat. She goes all out and if the ball is hit in the air to the outfield, I want it to be Madi going after it for sure.”
Navarro will look to bounce back at home on Friday when they host Davenport for the opening of District 26-4A play. First pitch takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at Navarro High School.
(Marion) -- A Wimberley three-run homer in the top of the 5th in Marion broke a 2-2 tie with the Lady Bulldogs and provided the final margin in a 5-2 Lady Texan win on Tuesday night.
The Lady Bulldogs will continue with non-district play at New Braunfels Long Creek on Friday night. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Long Creek High School.
(Seguin) -- The Seguin Lady Matadors, 3-0 in District 27-5A with three run-rule victories, will look to keep the bats going when they host San Antonio Edison this morning.
First pitch between the Lady Mats and Lady Bears is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. today at the new Matador Legends Ballpark.
(Seguin) -- The Seguin Matador baseball team will look to go 2-0 in district this morning when they host Edison.
That district home opener for Seguin will start before the softball game at 10 O’clock this morning at Matador Legends Ballpark.
Chris Austin
Sofge
George William Sofge was born in Eldorado, Texas, on September 25, 1938 to Cramer and Mary Pearl (Doyle) Sofge. He left this life on March 7, 2025 for a better, pain-free place.
George learned the value of hard work early in life, beginning his adult experiences as a partner with his father in a custom combining and livestock hauling business. It was from this career path that he learned how to operate heavy equipment and make on-the-fly mechanical repairs. He learned the skills needed to maneuver heavy trucks loaded with livestock, never failing to deliver the load safely.
Recognizing that there might be another career open to him, George decided to enroll in Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Those years also brought to his life a wife (Leslie Virginia Dilworth) and two muchloved children, Rebecca Genelle and William John. After earning a degree in education with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology, he began the second phase of his work life, teaching (and sometimes coaching) at Pleasanton, Prairie Lea, Boling, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City and finally at East Central school districts. Along the way, he also managed to earn a master’s degree in school administration, a second master’s degree in school counseling,
Brieden
Floyd Lester Brieden, Jr., age 77 of Rocksprings, Texas, formerly of Kingsbury, passed away on March 9, 2025. Lester was born on May 16, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Frances (Prather) and Floyd Lester Brieden, Sr.
Lester is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Margaret Brieden, his daughter, Lori Clark, his parents, brother Everett Brieden, and son-in-law, Johnny DeLeon.
Survivors include his son, Andrew “Andy” Lester Brieden and wife Whitney; daughter, Vicki Black; son-in-law, Lennie
and adding a certification for vocational counseling to his credentials.
A thirty-year career in education and retirement led to the life he had always longed for --- owning a piece of land, tending to his cattle, caring for pastures, and finding joy in simple, earth-bound pleasure. This last career revealed a facet to George’s personality that was as grounding and real as the soil under his boots.
In all of his careers, the most important thing to George was the time he spent with his family. A man who was usually quiet, he nevertheless found many ways to express his love for those he held dear to his heart.
George was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Roger Sofge. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Leslie Virginia (Ginger), daughter Rebecca Lockwood, son Wm. John Sofge, grandsons Travis, Andrew and Grant Lockwood, and great-granddaughters Huxley and Josie Lockwood. George Sofge will be greatly missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Visitation is scheduled at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin for March 12, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on March 13, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will be conducted on March 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., also at Goetz Funeral Home. Following the service, George will be laid to rest in the Kingsbury Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wm. John Sofge, Travis Lockwood, Andrew Lockwood, Grant Lockwood, Ron Colwell and David Carter. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas
Brieden; grandchildren, Lane Brieden, Faith Ashley Brieden, Savannah Brieden, McKayla Brieden, Christopher Clark, A. J. Clark, Katie DeLeon and husband Ruben Alvarado, and Colton DeLeon; great-grandchildren, Kinsley Ann and Rin; brother, Ned Brieden and wife Vicki; sisters, Ora Lee Laramore and Annette White; sister-in-law, Helen Fay Brieden; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Kingsbury Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 155, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638.
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
Donegan
Mary Louise Still Donegan, age 87 of Seguin, passed peacefully to glory, joining her beloved husband, Benton Donegan. She left this world on March 8, 2025, the 14th anniversary of his death. Mary Louise was born on August 14, 1937, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to James Oscar Still and Mabel Florence Perry Still. She was the oldest of four girls, including Patricia Ann Still Lowe, Ina Elizabeth “Betty” Still Brown, and Carol Lee Still Powell. Her family moved to Houston in the summer of 1943 when her father entered WWII. Mary Louise attended public schools in Houston and graduated from Milby High School in 1955 and then Rice Institute, now Rice University, in Houston in 1959.
Mary Louise worked part time throughout high school and college. She participated in several clubs and on the swim team in high school.
Upon graduation from Rice, Mary Louise went to work for the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative in Houston, was promoted to Field Representative, and transferred to San Antonio in 1961. She met her future husband, Benton Donegan, at a Social Security presentation she made for the Kiwanis Club in Seguin. She was again promoted but soon resigned to marry Benton on September 21, 1963, after which she moved to Seguin. She was a devoted wife and mother, always volunteering at the children’s schools as room mother, classroom helper, PTA member, and volunteer with various booster clubs. She was a committed volunteer at her church, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. She taught Sunday school, served on the vestry several times, including as the first female Senior Warden, and spent many hours working on the Altar Guild and in many other roles and on numerous committees. In
the community, she was a longtime volunteer at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and the Christian Cupboard and served on the Board of Directors for the Seguin Public Library Foundation and the Guadalupe County Republican Women.
The most treasured part of Mary Louise’s life was her family, both by birth and by marriage, and most of all, her children and grandchildren. She also found joy in her many dear friends. The last chapter of her life was very blessed by the care of many loving “angels” including Cynthia Reneau and Adrianne House.
Mary Louise Donegan is survived by her sisters, Patty Lowe, Betty Brown, and Carol Powell and husband David, along with her sisters-in-law, Patricia Donegan Custer and Geri Donegan. She was a selfless mother and grandmother, to whom her children and grandchildren are forever grateful. They are Kelly Donegan Follis and children Elizabeth Ann Follis and William James Follis; Tracy Donegan Donley, husband John Donley, and children Nathaniel Benton Aubin and wife Katelyn, and Emily Ann Aubin; and James Benton Donegan and husband Marc Tuminelli. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed and always loved by all those who were blessed to know her.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March, 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with the Reverend Stephen Shortess officiating. A reception will follow in McKeogh Hall.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Permanent Endowment account, 201 E. Nolte, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Friends of the Library, c/o Seguin-Guadalupe County Public Library, 313 W. Nolte Street, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or the charity of one’s 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, 830-549-5912.
Steffen
Stella Louise Pape Steffen, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on March 6, 2025 one day shy of her 81st birthday. Stella was born in Guadalupe County on March 7, 1944 to Lucy Elizabeth (Dlugosh) and Alvin E. Pape.
Stella is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Edgar J. Steffen, Jr., her parents, and her siblings, Louis Pape, Alvin Pape, Jr., Jimmy Pape, Lillian Gann and Helen Shaw.
Survivors include children, Sharon Tschoepe, Jeff Steffen and wife Lisa, and Keith Steffen and wife Robyn; grandchildren, Morgan Tschoepe, J. B. Tschoepe and wife Maddy, Chance Steffen and
wife Nicole, Sarah Steffen, and Ella Steffen; great-grandson, Avery Steffen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Doris Pape, Donald Shaw, Calvin Steffen, Wilma Baumann and husband Jerome, Eileen Schneider and husband David, and Dale Kotzur and husband Anthony; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family member and a host of friends.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by a memorial service celebrating Stella’s life at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. A reception will be announced. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Warncke Cemetery near New Berlin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s 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, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Suarez
It is with sadness and joy that we can come together to celebrate the life of Seledonia (Sally) Suarez, at the age of 84, of Seguin, Texas who went with the Lord and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26,2025.
Seledonia (Sally) was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, aunt.
Seledonia (Sally) was born to Gustavo Suarez, and Celedonia Serna Suarez on May 08, 1940, in Seguin, Tx.
Seledonia (Sally) is preceded in death by her parents Gustavo Suarez, and Celedonia Serna Suarez, Sister Pauline Suarez Hernandez, brother-inlaw John Hernandez, great grandson Julien Layne Rodriguez, and nephew Michael John Hernandez.
Sally is survived by her four children Johnny Amador (Marisol), Laura Marie Amador Rodriguez, Laura Ann Amador Rodriguez (Hector), and Yolanda Amador Doucet (Kevin). Her grandchildren Cristy M. Rodriguez, Christopher R. Amador, Crystal D. Rodriguez, Matthew J. Amador Sr. (Rebecca), Rolando R. Rodriguez Jr. (Sasha), Jeremy D. Rodriguez, Joseph
Jandt
Angela Katherine Jandt, of Seguin, also known as mother, Gela, Nan, Grandma, Great Nan, and aunt passed away at the ripe old age of 102 on March 4, 2025. Angela was born on April 26, 1922, in Selma, TX to Frank and Elizabeth (Riedel) Fey. She was the ninth child, out of twelve, and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Her mother passed away when she was 10 and her father remarried 3 ½ years later to Erna (Lieck) Real. She grew up on the family farm, attended grade school in Selma, TX, was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and served for many years in Saint Ann’s Circle at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin. Her first job was at Randolph Field, TX as a live-in maid for a USAF 2nd Lt and his wife. Oh, the stories she would tell, although they cannot be repeated here. She later began working at Grandma Cookie Co, San Antonio, TX. She met the love of her life at Luxello Dance Hall near Selma, TX and they married in September 1947.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence O. Jandt, TSgt, USAF (Ret), her parents, stepmother, daughter Shirley and husband Allen Ott, brothers: Hugo, Robert, Joseph, Erhart, Oswald, Gilbert, and Raymond and sisters: Laurie, Annie, Elvira, and Lillie.
Angela is survived by her son, C.J. Jandt, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), and wife Patricia, TSgt, USAF (Ret), of Seguin, grandchildren Philip Jandt of Seguin, TX, Felicia Jandt Boudreaux and husband Joshua of Covington, LA, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), and Christopher Ott of New Braunfels and great-grandsons Talon Boudreaux, Porter Boudreaux, and Finn Boudreaux.
Angela accompanied her husband during his military assignments to
A. Amador Sr. (Rosie), Marissa Amador (Garrett). Great – grandchildren Matthew Amador Jr., Johni, Anna Lynn, Zaylin, Aries, Leelin, Mila, Zianna, Deneli, Joseph Amador Jr., Alicia, Brianna, Joshua, Kassandra, Gage, Aaralyn, Aiden, Sevyn, Rolando Rodriguez III, Chrystain, Lillianna, Josiah, Joel, Kay’leeah, and Ezequiel, Violet Dawn.
Sally worked at the Guadalupe Valley Hospital in her young life. She was also a caregiver to all who needed her as well as family members who needed more attention while they were in their homes. Sally also cared for some of the elderly people in Seguin who needed help. She was a kind soul to all that needed her. She was a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader to several young girls including her daughters. Sally was also well known in several schools as a head baker and cook (Seguin, and Schertz Head Start, Laura Engles Wilder Elementary School, SCUS ISD as head Baker). Sally enjoyed her hobbies such as crocheting, playing bingo, camping, and casino trips. Sally loved to bake on the Holidays and enjoyed sharing with family, friends and neighbors.
Sally is loved and will be missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family, and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book.
Alaska, England, and several bases throughout the United States. She enjoyed her visits to Hawaii and Germany in the 80’s while visiting her son and family. Germany was her favorite; she was fluent in German and had a wonderful time talking with the locals she had the pleasure of meeting. She thoroughly enjoyed life and was a great cook, but baking was always a “favorite passion” of hers. She had a keen sense of humor and was quick to joke with those around her. She was always surrounded by laughter and is now surrounded with her husband and all of those who preceded her in death.
When she was around 95, she heard on TV that some woman drank a shot of whiskey every day and that is why she had lived so long. So, she decided to try it. Mind you, this coming from a woman who never drank whiskey and never drank much alcohol in her life except an occasional beer or wine. So, her doctor gave the nursing home a prescription to have a daily shot. This became the joke of the nursing home about her and her whiskey. Mind you, it was a good thing, and she did not really like how whiskey tasted, but she always said it was good for her pain. What pain? She only talked about pain when she talked about whiskey!
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Stanislaw Fuik officiating. Interment will take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Philip Jandt, Christopher Ott, Talon Boudreaux, Porter Boudreaux, Brian John, and Austin John.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, TX 78155. The family would also like to thank River Bend Healthcare of Seguin for the awesome care provided over the past 5 years.
Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas.
Trump Administration Wants To Shorten Obamacare Enrollment Period
(Washington, DC) -- The Trump administration wants to shorten the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The current enrollment period lasts from November 1st to January 15th. A proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommends cutting off the date at December 15th. It argues the move would reduce consumer confusion and streamline the enrollment process. The agency also says it would bring the enrollment period more in line with enrollment dates for employer-based healthcare plans. The proposal also calls for ending coverage for migrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as “Dreamers.”
U.S. Government No Longer Accepting COVID Tests Offer
(Undated) -- Free at home COVID tests from the government are going away. The U.S. government program that offers them is no longer accepting offers according to its website. Officials gave no reason for the change in policy. Tests ordered before March 9th will still be shipped. Some local pharmacies may still offer the tests, and some health insurance companies may reimburse folks who buy the tests in pharmacies and stores.
Bill Introduced That Will Mandate Fentanyl Testing In Hospitals
(Undated) -- A couple senators are trying to get fentanyl testing in hospitals. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California and Republican Senator Jim Banks of Indiana have reintroduced a bill that would include fentanyl in standard tests in hospital emergency rooms across the U.S. Right now hospitals have standard tests for a handful of other drugs including marijuana and cocaine but not fentanyl. There are some states that mandate it.
L’Oréal Recalls Acne Cream
(Clichy, France) -- Makeup company L’Oréal is recalling the acne cream Effaclar Duo because it might contain a carcinogen. A testing lab determined that acne products like this one could contain benzene. The company is working with the FDA to remove the remaining product on the shelves.
March
Geronimo VFW Dance Schedule – March to May 2025
The Geronimo VFW is hosting weekly dances at 6808 N Hwy 123, Geronimo, TX from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and select Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays, and the kitchen opens at 2:00 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church Announces Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Easter Services
Grace Lutheran Church, located at 935 E Mountain, Seguin, TX 78155, invites the community to its upcoming, Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter worship services.Lent worship services will take place on March 12, 19, 26, and April 2 and 9 at 11 a.m., followed by a sandwich lunch provided by the congregation. Palm Sunday worship will be on April 13 at 10 a.m., and the Easter Sunday service will be on April 20 at 10 a.m.
Seguin Art League Hosts Unwind Your Drawing Skills Class
The Seguin Art League invites artists of all skill levels to Unwind Your Drawing Skills, a class focused on observation, flowing lines, and geometric forms, concluding with a simple still life featuring spring flowers. The session takes place on March 14, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 104 S. Austin. Open to adults 18 and older, with a minimum of 8 participants. Basic supplies are included, and the cost is $20. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
Explore Water Mixable Oil Paint at the Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League invites you to explore water mixable oil paint before investing in them with a painting class on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 104 S. Austin, Seguin. Students will paint Mule Ears Mountains for $35, with paint provided. Limited to 8 adults, participants must bring their own 8x10 canvas, flat synthetic brushes, palette and palette knives, water container, and an optional tabletop easel. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting for Cattle Producers
The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas is hosting the Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 17, 2025, at Seguin Cattle Company, 2424 TX-46, Se-
guin, TX 78155. The program will feature Dr. Caroline Alsop, DVM, from Southern Winds Veterinary Services, discussing “The Breeding Season.” A beef meal will be provided, and attendees will have the chance to win door prizes. All producers are welcome. RSVP by March 14 to Allan Bode at (830)-305-1325 or ICA.Guadacoma@gmail.com.
Wellness Wednesday: Mountain Biking 101
The Guadalupe Chapter of Master Naturalists is hosting Wellness Wednesday: Mountain Biking 101 at 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025, at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX. This free event is open to the community, with bikes and helmets provided. Participants will learn and practice basic off-road biking skills. Space is limited, and the ability to safely ride a twowheel bike is required. Registration is required at this link.
Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser for
Special Olympics
Texas
The Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is hosting Tip-A-Cop at 11:00 a.m. on March 21, 2025, at Burnt Bean Company, 108 S. Austin Street, Seguin, TX. Officers will be serving guests and collecting donations to support Special Olympics Texas, which provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Donations help fund programs for athletes in the local community. For more information or to donate, visit www.sotx.org/ tip-a-cop or www.Facebook.com/specialolympicstx.
Gather Fest Brings Music, Food, and Fun to the Hill Country
The Gather Fest is a new festival for the Hill Country featuring food trucks, live worship and music performances, amusement park rides, and more. The event will take place on March 21 and 22 from 12 PM to 8 PM at Redemptive Grace Ministries, 2240 FM 725, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Attendees can enjoy fair rides, food trucks, live music, and shopping. Parking is $15, a daily band is $20, and a VIP band is $25.
Spring Breakthrough
The Spirit Filled Family Church will be hosting Spring Breakthrough at 10 a.m. on March 22 at 851 Gulf St. #113 in Cibolo, Texas. This free community event offers clothing, hairstyles, medical services, and more. For additional information, call 210-281-4412 or visit
www.sffalliance.org.
Block Printing on Fabric Class at the Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League invites you to learn block printing on fabric in a hands-on class on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 104 S. Austin, Seguin. Create unique fabric for quilting, pillows, table runners, and more using fabric block print inks. The class is $35, includes supplies, and is open to ages 10 and up, limited to 10 participants. For more information, call 830-3050472
Canyon Lake Art Guild Hosts 27th Annual Lasting Impressions Art Show & Sale
The Canyon Lake Art Guild is hosting the 27th annual Lasting Impressions Art Show & Sale from March 25 to April 26, 2025, at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX. This event is open to the public and features an Artists’ Reception with food and drinks on March 30 at 1:30 p.m., followed by an Awards Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. A scholarship will also be awarded to a local high school senior. For more information, contact Liz Tashakori at 281-7288140 or Shelly Fitzpatrick at 512-939-9551.
Introduction to Watercolor Part 3 with Cat
The Seguin Art League will be hosting Introduction to Watercolor Part 3 at 1:30 p.m. on March 26 at 104 S. Austin, Seguin. The class covers painting leaves with granulating watercolor, negative painting, resists, and alcohol effects. Cost is $35 including supplies, for adults 18+, limited to 10 participants. For information, call 830-305-0472.
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.
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Wellness Wednesday: Art in Nature Series
The Guadalupe Chapter of Master Naturalists is hosting Wellness Wednesday: Art in Nature Series at 5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2025, at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX. This free event, led by instructor Kate Schnautz, will introduce participants to nature journaling, various art techniques, and ways to deepen their connection with the natural world. Registration is required at this link.
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.
Guadalupe County Republican Women March Meeting Featuring Paul Bertetti
The Guadalupe County Republican Women are hosting their March meeting at 11:30 a.m. on March 27, 2025, at the Seguin Silver Center, 510 East Court Street, Seguin, TX. The guest speaker, Paul Bertetti, P.G., Senior Director of Aquifer Science Research and Modeling at the Edwards Aquifer Authority, will discuss regional drought conditions and the impact of growth on water resources. The program is free to attend, with an optional lunch available for $15 with RSVP or $20 at the door. Reservations can be made with Glenda Partain by calling or texting 830-3913979 or emailing silvercenter@sbcglobal.net.
Explore the Outdoors with Seguin’s Nature Series
The City of Seguin, in partnership with the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, presents a Nature Series featuring three engaging workshops designed for young nature enthusiasts. Workshop 1: Camping 101 takes place on Saturday, March 29. Workshop 2: Paint & Plant follows on Saturday, April 5, and Workshop 3: Nature Discovery wraps up the series on Saturday, April 12. Workshops are available for grades 2 & 3 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and grades 4 & 5 from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 East Highway 90, Seguin. Each
class costs $5, with all equipment provided. Register today at www.seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2480 for more information.
Card Swipe with Inks and Watercolor Class by Cat
The Seguin Art League will be hosting Card Swipe with Inks and Watercolor class at 2 p.m. on March 29 at 104 S. Austin, Seguin. Participants will create abstract landscapes on watercolor paper using plastic cards. Cost is $35; adults 18+ only, class limited to 10. Bring an old towel, plastic trash bag, and old gift or credit cards. For information, call 830-305-0472.
Nature Series Workshops at Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center
The City of Seguin Parks & Recreation is hosting a Nature Series at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX, with three exciting workshops: Camping 101 on March 29, Paint & Plant on April 5, and Nature Discovery on April 12. Sessions are available for grades 2 & 3 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and grades 4 & 5 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.. The cost is $5 per class, and all equipment is provided. Register today at www.seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2480 for more information.
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.
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 830-556-4271 or email allyouthsports@yahoo.com.
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.
April
Wellness Wednesday:
Mountain Biking 101
The Guadalupe Chapter of Master Naturalists is hosting Wellness Wednesday: Mountain Biking 101 at 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025, at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX. This free event is open to the community, with bikes and helmets provided. Participants will learn and practice basic off-road biking skills. Space is limited, and the ability to safely ride a twowheel bike is required. Registration is required at this link.
Moonlight & Roses Celebrates Downtown Successes
Seguin Main Street is hosting Moonlight & Roses at 7:00 p.m. on April 4, 2025, at the Memorial Rose Garden in Walnut Springs Park. This free event will feature live jazz music from the Dirty River Jazz Band, complimentary desserts, and the presentation of the 2024 Downtown and Arts Awards. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages, lawn chairs, or blankets.
Seguin Parks & Recreation Nature Series: Paint & Plant
Seguin Parks & Recreation is hosting Paint & Plant at 9:00 a.m. on April 5, 2025, at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX. This interactive workshop is part of the Nature Series and offers participants the opportunity to explore painting and planting techniques. Registration is required at this link.
Seguin Parks & Recreation Nature Series: Nature Discovery
Seguin Parks & Recreation is hosting Nature Discovery at 9:00 a.m. on April 12, 2025, at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. Hwy 90, Seguin, TX. This hands-on workshop is part of the Nature Series and encourages participants to explore and learn about the natural world. Registration is required at this link.
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Free Tax Clinic at TLU
Dr. Sally Cook announces that the annual Tax Clinic at Texas Lutheran University is now open. The clinic operates Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to noon, closing on the weekends surrounding Spring Break and the Wednesday of Spring Break. The final day of service is April 12. Taxpayers must bring their Social Security card, photo ID, all tax forms, and, if filing jointly, their spouse must be present to sign. Dependents claimed must also have Social Security cards. Taxpayers should line up in their cars on Beck Street, where student volunteers will assist. For more information, contact Dr. Sally Cook or Annette at 830-372-6050.
Festival for Life: A Community Celebration
The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center invites you to the Festival for Life on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Columbus Club of Seguin Hall, 1015 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. Enjoy live music, a burger meal for $10, and a dessert auction at 2:15 PM. Kids’ activities, including a dunking booth, rock wall, photo booth, balloon animals, face painting, and more, are free. Come celebrate life with fun for the whole family!
Panther Palooza Returns to Navarro ISD for a Night of Family Fun
Navarro ISD is hosting the second annual Panther Palooza on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Navarro Intermediate Parking Lot (588 Link Rd, Seguin, TX 78155). In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.
Dedication of Guadalupe County Historical Marker at Nash Creek Cemetery
The Guadalupe County Historical Commission will hold a dedication ceremony for a Guadalupe County Historical Marker at Nash Creek Cemetery on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The cemetery, located at 1351 Nash Creek Road, Kingsbury, TX, is recognized for its historical significance in the region.
TLU Bands Present “PRISM 2025: American Visions”
Join Texas Lutheran University Bands for PRISM 2025: American Visions on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Jackson Auditorium. This concert will feature a wide variety of selections performed by both large
and small ensembles from the TLU School of Music. Admission is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this exciting musical experience!
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.
May
16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Pachanga in Seguin
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 682 is hosting the 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Pachanga on May 2-3, 2025, in Seguin’s Central Park. The festival runs from 5:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday and noon to midnight on Saturday, celebrating Seguin’s connection to the 1862 Battle of Puebla
Wings & Wheels Fly-In at the Pioneer Flight Museum
The Pioneer Flight Museum is hosting the Wings & Wheels Fly-In from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 3, 2025, at 190 Pershing Ln, Kingsbury, TX. This museum fun day will feature a 1909 Blériot XI, along with antique, vintage, and classic aircraft and automobiles, food trucks, vendors, and living history displays. This spring fundraising event welcomes donations at the gate. For more information, visit PioneerFlightMuseum.org or call 830-639-4162.
Seguin’s Small Business Resource Fair
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce, Main Street & CVB, and Seguin Economic Development Corporation are hosting Seguin’s Small Business Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 7, 2025, at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St. This free event provides valuable insights and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners. A luncheon hosted by the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with tickets available for $20.
Your Best Life Festival – Free Health & Wellness Expo
NAMI Guadalupe County is hosting Your Best Life Festival, a free health & wellness expo,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 17, 2025, at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX. Attendees can explore community resources, insurance options, mental health support, fitness demonstrations, and safety information. Kids can enjoy free activities, including a bounce house and face painting. Giveaways and interactive booths will also be available. For more information, visit NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.
Badges,
Bikes & Tykes Community Event
The Seguin Police Department and Seguin Fire Department are hosting Badges, Bikes & Tykes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 17, 2025, at Max Starcke Park Large Pavilion. This family-friendly event will feature games, prizes, bike raffles, music, and more. Join local first responders for a fun-filled day promoting bike safety and community engagement.
2nd
Annual
Build
for
Better Bash –
Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley invites the community to the 2nd Annual Build for Better Bash on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Texas Lutheran University – Seguin Hall Parking Lot (1000 W Court St, Seguin, TX 78155). Join us for a community wall build to support local families in need.
June
20th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA)
The Seguin Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 20th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA) from June 22-27, 2025. This program is open to Guadalupe County students entering their junior or senior year, providing team-building activities, personal development, daily tours, and community service opportunities. A mandatory overnight stay is required for one night only on June 22, 2025. Applications are available now, with a deadline of March 20, 2025. For more information, contact the Seguin Chamber at (830) 379-6382 or cofc@seguinchamber.com.
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Ongoing Community Calendar Items
Seguin Public Library Hosts Free Computer Giveaway
The Seguin Public Library, in partnership with Compudopt, is hosting a Free Computer Giveaway to provide families with access to essential technology. To qualify, applicants must not currently own a working computer at home. Selected families will receive a computer with a 2-year warranty and free tech support.Register today for a chance to receive a free computer at bit.ly/CUDSeguin. Families will be randomly selected and notified via text and email. For more information, call 855-532-5060.
AARP Tax-Aide Assistance at the Seguin Public Library
The AARP is providing free tax preparation assistance at the Seguin Public Library in the Technology Lab on Fridays and Saturdays from February 1 to April 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Assistance is by appointment only—walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments can be scheduled at www.aarp. org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide serves all taxpayers, with a focus on those over 50 or with low to moderate income. For more information, call 210-8026196 or visit library.seguintexas.gov.
Seguin ISD Students to Provide Free Tax Assistance to the Public
Seguin High School students are offering free tax preparation services to eligible taxpayers through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. These certified students, enrolled in the district’s Career and Technical Education business pathway, have completed IRS-required training in tax law and available tax credits. Assistance is available for individuals and families earning $67,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers. Sessions will take place at the Seguin High School Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. through March. To ensure timely tax preparation, attendees should bring photo identification, Social Security or ITIN documents, last year’s tax return, Forms W-2 and 1099, Form 1095-A (if applicable), and proof of bank account details for direct deposit. Married couples filing jointly must attend together. For more information, contact Seguin ISD Communications Director Emily Allen at eallen@seguin.k12.tx.us.
CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024
Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.
Heritage Museum Calendars
The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.
Volunteer Van Drivers Needed
Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.
Precious Life Services
Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830-372-5980.
Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program
The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more infor-
mation 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 830-3036478.
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.
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