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GBRA, lake property owners return to the courtroom

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) — Lake owners and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority have officially started the new year by stepping back into the courtroom. It was back in September when both sides reached an agreement to delay any draining of area hydro lakes until a consensus was reached by both sides or until original plaintiffs returned to the courtroom for an October 2020 trial.

Since then, the groups have returned to the Guadalupe Justice Center for a decision on a temporary restraining order as well as for an evidentiary hearing.

O n Tu e s d a y m o r n i n g , Vi s i t i n g Judge Stephen Ables returned to Seguin for the plaintiff's hearing on a motion to compel as well as for GBRA's motion for protective order on some of the items being requested by the plaintiffs' counsel.

Continuing to represent the plaintiffs is Attorney Doug Sutter. It should be noted that Sutter also happens to own property on Lake McQueeney. A motion to compel such as in this case deals with the discovery disputes between both parties essentially asking the court to order one or both parties to take some kind of action in hopes of moving forward.

Sutter says he has struggled obtain-

Litigation hearings continue in the process of deciding who is responsible for the failure and/or repair of the dams on area hydroelectric lakes such as the failure on Lake Dunlap as captured on this video footage by the GBRA. ing any requested documents from have not been produced. However, believes he got 98 percent of what GBRA. He says after 3 and a half after Tuesday's hearing, he says he's he wanted. months, many of those documents "very happy" with the outcome and See LAKE, page 2

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Judge makes decisions on what documents should be made available to move forward of the day that they put on for public consumption and for press consumption. We want to see exactly the reactions that they had at the time of these failures," said Sutter.

Sutter says he's also pleased that he will soon have some more insight as to what the executive branch of the government thinks about the failures of the dams and who it thinks is responsible for the repairs.

Photo Courtesy Beth Morgan Facebook Save Our Lakes

LAKE, continued from page 1 "The most important thing of what we really want are communications between the officers and the directors of GBRA with regard to the maintenance of the dam, the replacement of the dam and more importantly, the failure of the dam because what GBRA was willing to give us was their PowerPoint and their reports that they did after the failures and as we all know, when you have catastrophic lost like that, you can imagine what the engineers, what the officers, what the directors are all saying to each other because they've got to be scattering at that time to find out what went wrong. Did we do something wrong? Is it our maintenance? Is it our problem? Is it our fault? What happened? And, that's what we have not been able to get from GBRA. What we get from GBRA are the PowerPoints that they have at the end

"The other thing that we are going to get is we know that the executive branch of the government, Governor Abbott, has control over GBRA. It's his entity basically and we want to see what communications that they have with their executive branch about their statutory duties and obligations with regard to these dams because we know just as recently, they were in Austin trying to obtain Swift Funds and talking to the executive branch.

Their lobbyist were there. Their offices were there. We want to know what are they saying to these people about what are their obligations under the statute. Not what the lawyers all say in court is the obligation. We want to see what the state government believes and what these people believe. So, those are the two really important things that we are going to be able to get from them," said Sutter.

During the testimony, Sutter told the court that more specific requested documents are continually being denied by GBRA. He said he felt the

river authority's request for a protective order on some of these document requests is solely so it can jump ahead of everything. He says it's as though they want to "muzzle" the plaintiffs' side of the story. Defending the river authority's position are newly appointed counsel for GBRA, Travis Sales and Kevin Jacobs of the law firm Baker Botts of Houston. They replace former GBRA Attorneys Lamont Jefferson and Emma Cano of JeffersonCano. Sales says keeping documents from the plaintiffs is simply not true.

"That's incorrect and I think it's interesting because if you heard if you were in the courtroom, we've produced over almost 60,000 pages of documents. Everything that we have located about the dams, we've said it repeatedly that 'that's what the subject matter of this lawsuit is about' and we've produced it. It was interesting to note that Mr. Sutter had not even reviewed those documents before he filed his motion to compel -- had not even finished reviewing those documents when he was talking to the court today and as you heard, when we went through the actual request, the court properly was limiting it to the dams and the lakes, the real subject of this lawsuit and where he denied the request is when they are getting off on these collateral sources about other issues for which really don't have any relevance to the actual

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lake litigation. So no, he has the documents and we are supplementing that and we've been driving that information and will continue to provide that information. So, he has the information that they need with regard to what the court has said this lawsuit is all about and based upon on what the lawsuit actually is about," said Sales.

Now, if it's not GBRA muzzling the plaintiff's, then it is GBRA who believes that the plaintiffs are trying to police its operation. Sutter responds by stating that there is clear path that the GBRA has to take in this matter.

"We aren't trying to police how they do their jobs. What we are trying to do is to require them to do their job properly with regard to the dams. I mean they want to call it policing and I find it kind of odd when you consider the fact that they might not tax the taxpayer but they are able to take the water that is owned by the taxpayer, sell it and make the money. So, it's taxpayers' money and for Mr.(Kevin) Patteson to say it on the stand as he did during the last hearing to say 'it's none of your business,' there are certain things in their business that might not be any of our business in certain things that they do but overall, with regard to the dams and what is going on regarding their statutory duties, it is our business. So, if they want to call that policing, they can call it policing. We call it our right under the lawsuit to obtain or to require them to

do what they are supposed to do," said Sutter. As for Sales, he says if any documents are not being forwarded upon request, it is simply because the plaintiffs are requesting information that either has already drawn a conclusion in the courts or because it is not related to the issues at hand.

"As I just mentioned, we've produced everything about the lakes.

We'll produce whatever we have.

There's nothing to hide about the lakes. We've produced it all. If he had reviewed it all before he filed a motion, I'm not sure we would have to be going through this today and so there's not issue about that. And, if you heard going back and forth today, with the actual request to deal with the dams or the lakes -- there's no issue about that. It's either been produced or it's being gathered and will be produced -- subject, of course, if there is something with attorneys that is privileged etc. But there is no basis to actually even have this motion today. The court did properly and we were happy and we believed that the court carefully listened and properly limited some of these things that were very personal attacks against individual directors or issues about sales of water to other customers. Those are not relevant to the issues in this lawsuit. I think the court properly limited that," said Sales.

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money to repair the dams.

One of the components of the hearing also dealt with threating or inappropriate attacks against GBRA individuals.

With this latest hearing behind them, Sutter says both sides can now continue their homework so that they can further proceed with the process.

Sales suggested that the court consider eliminating the personal attacks of those who he also represents. Those, of course, include the directors and officers of the river authority. Sales presented and submitted several pages of social media posts that threatened the lives or property of some of these individuals.

In addition to the posting of personal addresses and phone numbers, some of those messages included inappropriate language and even proposed threats such as "walking intimidating dogs" by some of these individual's properties.

Photo Courtesy Facebook Save Our Lakes

you are actually using that type of volatile language about people, that can be very dangerous and we don't want anybody to step out of line," said Sales.

Sales says in moving forward, there has to be a better way to continue for not only the efficiency of this litigation but also for the protection of all involved.

Sutter says as for social media, he says he can't control what others do.

"I know that this is an emotionally charged issue for a lot of people on all different sides and issues. But this is civil litigation and I think I mentioned that in the courtroom. It needs to be conducted civilly. There were some accusations and personal attacks in the last pleading made by plaintiff's counsel that I think went overboard. We brought those to the court's attention. I think the court will frown upon those types of attacks and I think the court properly was going to limit some of those personal attacks on some of these personal extraneous issues. Mr. Sutter said 'well those aren't my clients' and there are some and some that are not but when

"There really isn't anything that we can do. I mean I looked at that in court for the first time today and I noticed whether I like it or not like it, it doesn't have anything to do with how we are going to prosecute the lawsuit and people all have their rights to say what they want to say but at the same time, you have to look at the history of GBRA and these property owners. Even the Sunset Advisory Commission said that the communication with the owners and the taxpayers is very poor. So, our position on that is that that's a self inflicted wound by GBRA. But again, it's not going to have any place with regard to the way I take depositions now and pro-

ceed in court. I can't control what people say on social media. I personally don't get on it but that's their right to do it but it doesn't have any place in my lawsuit," said Sutter.

Some might even note that the judge's objection to deny any further release of documents on land easements is somewhat a response to what GBRA claims to have been personal attacks made against board members following the last hearing -- a hearing that discussed that person's involvement with a conservation land easement.

Other items denied include further documents showing GBRA's water sale to the New Braunfels Utilities. The judge said the issue he believes has already been addressed and has no direct impact to the litigation before them although the plaintiffs believe that the money made by the sale only debunks the river authority's claim that they have no

"We are hoping in the next week or two, we are going to work out with counsel - we have one set that we are not going to wait for additional documents and try to get that one going but again, I will work on counsel with that, hopefully, in the next two weeks. Then after that, they have the 30 days to provide their production as well as the privilege log and then after that, we'll start in earnest," said Sutter.

Two of the six dams in the system have already had spill gate failures leading to the drainage of both Lake Wood in 2016 and Lake Dunlap in 2019. In the meantime, citizens on Lake McQueeney are well on their way with a process to tax themselves to raise the money for the repairs for their specific body of water.

The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court in December took action approving the request for the creation of a water control and improvement district.

The action by the commissioners temporarily creates the water district known as the Lake McQueeney Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) No. 1. The court’s blessing was the first step in beginning to plan for the May 2, 2020 election in which the taxing district will be put before voters for official creation.

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(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran University is one of four Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference member institutions in the final fall standings for the 2019-20 Division III Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, joining Trinity University, Colorado College and Southwestern.

Trinity University sits in 12th place to lead the four SCAC schools in the standings.

In addition to Trinity's 12th place showing, Colorado College joins the Tigers in the top 40 - making the SCAC one of 14 conferences with two or more programs in the top 40. Only three conferences have more in the top 40 than the SCAC with the UAA leading the way with six. The Centennial and the NESCAC both have four programs each in the top 40.

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FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

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Mens soccer earns TLU points in Learfield fall standings

of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NCAA Championships.

The Trinity Tigers have totaled 227 points in the overall standings, based on NCAA postseason competition, led by the women's volleyball team racking up 83.00 points after advancing to the Division III national semifinals and finishing in a tie for third place. The women's soccer team also posted a Top 10 finish, advancing to the third round for 64 points.

The men's soccer team earned 50 points following a postseason run that ended in the second round and women's cross rounded out the fall season with 30 points from its women’s cross country team that turned in a top-five performance at the NCAA Cross Country South/Southeast

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Colorado College posted its strongest fall since joining the SCAC and sits in 40th place with 121 points following the completion of the fall season. The Tigers' volleyball team earned Top 10 points (64) following its run to the regional finals while the men's soccer team earned 25 points for its NCAA tournament appearance. The CC men's cross country team totaled 32 points after its top five finish at the at the NCAA Division III West Regional Championships in Claremont, California.

Rounding out the SCAC teams in the fall standings was Southwestern and Texas Lutheran with 25 points each to finish in a 50-way tie for 140th. The Pirates earned their

points with their women's soccer team's appearance in the NCAA tournament and the TLU men's soccer team did the same with their qualification for the national championships.

Johns Hopkins has the lead in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Div. III fall standings with 481.00 points, while Tufts sits in second (354.50) and Chicago is third overall with 322.50 points.

To date, seven fall NCAA Div. III championships have been completed with the following institutions capturing titles: women’s cross country – Johns Hopkins; men’s cross country – Pomona Pitzer; field hockey – Middlebury; women's volleyball – Johns Hopkins; women’s soccer – Messiah; men’s soccer – Tufts; football – North Central (Ill.).

Tuesday Schedule Seguin boys basketball vs. S.A.-Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. (6:15 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com.

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Religion St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” with Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.

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.

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7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan.10. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $9 admission for non-members and $7 for members. To reserve a table call 830-303-6612.

The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin will be taking a Winter Break for the month of January. For more information text 210-722-9054.

There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The hamburger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Kiwanis Club Meeting

Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

Seguin Premier Toastmasters The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin.

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Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-4012422 or visit .

Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Vernon & Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call 830-303-6612 or visit our website silvercenterseguin.com.

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The Guadalupe County Sherriff’s Mounted Posse (GCSMP) meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Sheriff’s Posse Arena located at 2215 FM 466 in Seguin.

For more information visit the GCSMP Facebook page.

The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin will be taking a winter break for the month of January. For more information text 210-722-9054.

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Tejano: Defining the Mexican Heritage People of Texas,” with Dr. Jesus Francisco de la Teja, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

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The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .

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There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss Tax Tips from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. No tax preparation will be provided. For reservations call Alice Pullin

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There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by The Little Fishermen Orchestra. For more information call 210-5665864 or 210-800-3625.

There will be a Jam Session from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo.

Musicians, singers, and listeners are welcomed. Free, but donations will be accepted for use of the hall. For more information call 830-386-6294.

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Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

Chamber Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Seguin Storage, located at 1301 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-379-6382.

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the Beast,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. There will also be a 3 p.m. performance Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 door for adults and $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door for students. Season tickets with preferential seating and parking, and 2 complimentary concessions per show are also available for $45. Pre-sale tickets are available at Keepers and Gift and Gourmet.

For more information call 830-305-1534.

Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Cactus Country from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. For more information call at 830303-6612.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10.

The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.

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The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the Randy Carson Band from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call at 830-303-6612.

Teatro's Annual Recital

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 38th Annual Recital featuring the Ballet Folklorico De La Rosa and Mariachi Juan Seguin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Showcase Seguin

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Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: "Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)!," with Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit www.teatrodeartes.org, call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Volunteers Needed

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit .

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The Sunrise Rotary will have a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, Feb. 29. For event details visit seguinsunriserotary.org.

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

Salvation Army Hours/Volunteers Accepted The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-4872.

AARP Seeking Driver Safety Instructors The AARP is seeking volunteers to become Driver Safety Instructors. For more information and to register for the program, visit .

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Valentine Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center.

RSVP meals are $15 or $20 at the door. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 by calling 830-379-6382.

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 35th Annual Noche De Gala Mariachi Singers Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Wild Game Chili Dinner

Mid-Texas Symphony

RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) provides individual sessions for protective parenting, basic parenting, anger management, co-parenting, and tobacco awareness. These classes meet the judicial system requirements. For more information call 830-303-9225 or visit seguinrappsorg.org.

The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, "Rhythm of Life," at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For tickets and further information call 830-463-5353 or visit www.mtsymphony.org.

Precious Life Services Precious Life Services now offers classes for groups, individuals and families for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Parenting. For more information call 830-372-5980 or visit

Chamber Valentine Luncheon

The Trinity Oaks Guadalupe River Camp will have its Wild Game Chili Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Big Red Barn in Seguin. Entry fees are $10 with tea or water or $20 with tea, water, or adult beverages (beer/margarita).

Sponsorships are available. For more information call 830-210980-6424 or email kenneth@trinityoaks.org.

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Vital Statistics Anthony “Tony” Bonkowski

and Recovery Center and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Hospice Services for their loving care of Tony.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

Daniel “Danny” Delagarza

A memorial service celebrating Tony’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Cross Church with Rev. Jim Price officiating.

Tony proudly served his country in the Texas National Guard for 12 years and for 18 months in the Army Reserve. He served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America at a local church for 13 years, was President of Seguin Plumbing Board for eight years, and was a member of the Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge #37.

Tony enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Happy Soles Square Dance Club of Seguin.

He is preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy Huebner Bonkowski; son, Terry Roy Bonkowski and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Bailey Hubbard and Wyatt Hubbard; nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members throughout Texas and Duncan, Oklahoma, and friends.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Nesbit Living

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Danny loved and supported his beloved community in many ways, both through his time and talents.

Services entrusted to Crenshaw Funeral Home, 216 Blumberg St., Seguin, Tx. 78155 830-303-2208.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Esperanza “Hopie” Delagarza Merz. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years who he had known since age 7, Cecilia Gonzales Delagarza; sons, Jon Daniel De La Garza and Robert Andrew “Robby” Delagarza; grandson, Julian Delagarza; sister, Grace Camarillo and husband Frank; brother, Michael Hinojosa; niece, Celina Ross and husband Mickey; his loving fur baby, Molly; numerous other loving family members and an entire community of friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gilbert Acuna, Fred Lagunas, J. P. Amador, Mark Stautzenberger, Juan Menchaca and Frank Camarillo. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Gonzales, Ernest Leal, Victor Donsbach, James De La Garza, Rene Thienpoint, Hortense Sandoval, Mary Bonds, Esther Davila and the entire current and former staff of El Ranchito.

Anthony “Tony” Bonkowski, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on December 25, 2019.

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will take place at a later date in the Lockhart City Cemetery. Tony was born on January 14, 1937 in Lockhart, Texas to Katie Bonkowski. He grew up in Lockhart under the loving care of his Polish immigrant grandparents, Wladyslaw “Walter” Antoni and Marjanna “Mary” (Nagrodzka) Bonkowski.

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Daniel “Danny” Delagarza, age 72 of Seguin, passed away on January 3, 2020.

Danny will lie in state beginning at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 409 W. Krezdorn, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to Memorials Processing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

Visitation will begin again at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

A reception will follow at El Ranchito.

Family burial will be held in San Geronimo Cemetery. Danny was born on October 16, 1947 in Seguin, Texas to Daniel and Ofelia (Cardenas) Delagarza.

Danny was a 1965 graduate of Seguin High School and a 1973 graduate of Texas Lutheran College.

Willie Collins Sr. passed away January 2, 2020.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves for 6 years.

Danny and his wife Cecilia own and operate El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, a staple in Seguin enjoyed by many happy customers both locally and from

Willie Collins Sr.

Survivors include: wife Mary Louise Collins, sons: Kenneth Collins, Willie(Bill) Collins Jr. Sisters: Dorothy Gibbons, Linda Chase and Carrie Collins and brother: Eugene Collins.

Viewing will take place Friday from6pm to 8pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be held Saturday January 11, 2020 at 11:00a.m. at Refuge Church #3 with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Seguin,

Yolanda Beatriz Solano

Yolanda Beatriz Solano passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 65. She was born to Alejandro Lopez and Beatriz Hernandez Lopez on January 25, 1954 in Seguin, Texas.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents; her brother, Leonel Alejandro Lopez and her nephew, Sean Phillip Lopez.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years of marriage, Pedro Santos Solano; her sons, Jacob Noel Solano and Jorge Santos Solano; grandchildren, Elijah Noel Solano, Noah Alexander Solano, Anthony Isiah Solano and numerous extended family and friends.

Yolanda loved sewing, she would spend her time doing arts and crafts, listening to oldies especially Phil Collins music as well as watching cooking shows. She will be deeply missed by all of those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A rosary will be recieted on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin, Texas.

All services will conclude at the church and Yolanda's wishes for cremation will be fulfilled.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to to sign and view the guest book.

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Amanda Reed Klaehn

Amanda Klaehn, age 40 of Marion, passed away on January 4, 2020.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Friedens Church with Reverends Sonja and Dave Phillips officiating.

Interment will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery.

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Amanda was born on September 30, 1979 in San Antonio, Texas to Larry and Carol Ann (Spengler) Reed.

volleyball and participating in any sports that her children played, including softball and soccer.

Amanda is preceded in death by her grandparents, Nelva and Samuel Reed, Jr. and Juanita and Cornelius Spengler, and father-in-law, Ronnie Klaehn.

Survivors include her loving husband of 12 years, Darin Klaehn; daughter, Savannah Klaehn; son, Tucker Klaehn; parents, Carol and Larry Reed; brothers, A. J. Reed and wife Jenny, and Jason Reed and wife Barbara; mothers-in-law and father-in-law, Faye and Allen Reinhard, and Betty Dreibrodt-Klaehn; brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law, Cody Klaehn and wife Tamara, Tricia Scott and husband Robby, Christopher Klaehn and wife Eliza, and Bobby Dreibrodt; grandfather-in-law, Hilmar Klaehn; grandmotherin-law, Juanita Dreibrodt; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Kirkwood Manor, not only for when she worked there but also for the loving care she received there these last days.

Amanda was a 1998 graduate of Serving as pallbearers will be Center Point High School in Michael Rupke, Weston Scott, Tracy Taylor, Aaron Landrum, Center Point, Texas.

Scott Reed, and Hunter Smith.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Lutheran Memorial contributions may be University and her Master’s made to Friedens Church, 2555 Degree from Angelo State Friedens Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

University.

She worked as a physical therapist at Kirkwood Manor in New Braunfels, Texas.

Amanda loved hunting and sports of all kinds.

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, She especially enjoyed playing Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Jesse Roy Hart

County Historical Commission, former Ambassador for the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Guadalupe County Fair Association – Fiddlers Contest and served on the San Geronimo Cemetery Board of Directors.

He enjoyed spending time among his family and friends, whether it be at a reunion, a holiday event, a dance or a fiddle contest.

Jesse Roy is preceded in death by Jesse Roy Hart, age 73 of Seguin, his parents and brother-in-law, passed away on January 5, 2020. Bruce Norris. Survivors include his loving sisters, Mary Ann Hart Jesse Roy will lie in state begin- Norris and Karlene Hart Fey and ning at 2 p.m. on Friday, January husband Harvey; loving compan10, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary ion, Dorothy Foster; nephews, with the family receiving friends Morgan Norris and wife Michele, and Kevin Norris and wife Amy; from 5 to 7 p.m. nieces, Jill Fey Wright and husFuneral services will be held on band Patrick and Lana Fey and Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2 fiancé Jeff Harris; great nephews, p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Cole Norris, Mason Norris, Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Roy Dillon Norris, Landon Wright, Ty Wright and wife Kaitlyn and their officiating. daughter Haysleigh Jo, and Jake Interment will follow in the San Wright; great niece, Addison Geronimo Cemetery. A reception Norris; numerous cousins, other will follow at the Norris Family loving family members and many, many friends. Serving as pallLakehouse. bearers will be Cole Norris, Jesse Roy was born in Seguin, Mason Norris, Fred Blumberg, Texas on December 30, 1946 to Matt Richardson, Jimmy Bunt James Cleveland and Evelyn and Roy New. (Roberts) Hart.

Serving as honorary pallbearers Jesse Roy’s family came to will be Dillon Norris, Landon Guadalupe County in the mid Wright, Dr. Howard Wilson and 1800’s, circa 1850’s. He was a John Semmler.

1966 graduate of Seguin High School. Throughout most of his Memorial contributions may be career Jesse Roy helped thou- made to the American Heart sands of families, throughout Association, SouthWest Affiliate, Guadalupe and surrounding coun- P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas, ties, pre plan their funerals, 75284-1125 or to the charity of which gave many people com- one’s choice. fort.

You are invited to sign the guest Throughout his life he was book at www.treshewell.com. actively involved in his commu- Arrangements are under the nity. He was a life member of the direction of Tres Hewell Seguin Conservation Society, Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, active member of the Guadalupe Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

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