SDN: April 29, 2024

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office mourns one of its own

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- “John Koch was a natural born public servant.” Those are only some of the words that are being used today to desribe the huge loss within the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office following the death of Captain John Koch.

Koch lost his battle to cancer early Friday morning.

Attempting to handle that loss is Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke. Zwicke says his office remains in disbelief and is heartbroken over the news.

“John was diagnosed with Leukemia in the end of December, the beginning of January. He gave it his best. It came on. He knew he was dealing with something and then he was diagnosed and spent a lot of time in the hospital and we were hoping for the best and it took a turn that we didn’t expect and that we didn’t want and here we are,” said Zwicke.

Zwicke and Koch have worked side by side for much of their careers. Both have seen the agency grow to what it is today. He says this loss is hard to swallow and will definitely miss his friend.

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First ever Non-Profit Expo well received by local community

(Seguin ) -- Non-profits and local charities were front and center last Wednesday during the first ever NonProfit Expo in the Seguin Coliseum.

Big crowds turned out for the event, started by the Guadalupe County Fair Association.

The expo was all about making the community more aware of the services offered by charities here in Seguin and Guadalupe County.

KWED was there broadcasting live during the 5:00 hour, and we caught up with a couple of the nonprofit groups that set up inside the coliseum.

David Ricker, of Communities in Schools of South-Central Texas was also among our guests on the radio. Ricker says Communities in Schools in doing work in dozens of schools across the area, including some campuses in Seguin and Marion.

The Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity was among the 50 plus organizations that participated in the inaugural NonProfit Expo. Courtesy pic

“We are a support system for students in local schools. We want to help students be successful so they can be in the classroom learning. So, we all know that there are a lot of challenges in being a student these days. If it’s friendships or mental health or whatever it might so we are here to help support them. So, we can help them with the barriers and

get them into the classroom to learn,” said Ricker.

Ricker says Communities in Schools provides all kinds of student support services. He says they are there to help meet the needs of kids at the campuses that they serve.

“Our motto is we do whatever it takes. It can could be a snack. It could be clothes, school supplies. It could be counseling -- many different things. We do whatever it takes to help the student with whatever we can,” said Ricker.

The expo was not just an opportunity to spotlight the work of the charities, but it also highlighted how the community can support them. Ricker says Communities in Schools has a number of ways for individuals and organizations to show their support.

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Seguin ISD, community celebrates legacy tribue

(Seguin) -- If you ask Amy Hanson, she will say that her father would have had no problem being remembered with his name along the facade of the newly dedicated Seguin ISD Jack Lee Learning Center.

Hanson was among the dozens of people from across the community who turned last Monday for the unveiling of the newly dedicated building in honor of her late father, a former Seguin High School teacher, who today still continues to be remembered for his role in the classroom.

Along with shedding a little insight into what her father's wishes would have been… Hanson shared the love that her father had for the district and its students.

"I can tell you without question that this would have trhilled by dad to no end. I promise you that this was something that he would have wanted. He used to joke -- joke-- that he wanted his ashes spread on the Matador Stadium Football Field and then anotehr time, he said he wanted a statue of himself giving a high five so that everybody could high five him as they entered Matador Stadium. So, he really was devoted to Seguin High School. This truly is such an honor for him.

I can't tell you how grateful I am, how grateful we are that the community proposed his name and that the community voted on it and that so many people put in recommedations for this.

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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Sheriff, continued.

“John was a close friend. He and I worked together over 32 years. John is the type of guy that he is the first one there. He is the last one to leave. He’s always giving of himself. I can’t tell you how many community projects that we’ve done through the years and John was always right there with us to make sure things got done and got done right,” said Zwicke.

Zwicke says over the years, Koch’s leadership skills and integrity have helped to navigate the sheriff’s office.

He says Koch was no doubt a pioneer.

“He was the type of person that wanted everything done and done right and if you look at -- we are now at 122 deputy positions -- if you look at that, he has trained many of them. Many of them started on his shift. John worked midnights for years. John was the last deputy to ever work the midnight shift by himself. He covered the whole county by himself for many years,” said Zwicke.

Funeral arrangements as of press time were pending. Koch was 60.

Legacy, continued.

We are honored beyond belief and I can tell you that it is definetely something that he would have wanted -- not the most humble man in the world," laughs Hanson.

Lee's name garnered the most support after the Seguin ISD requested name options for the building. The MercerBlumberg Learning Center was relocated to the Saegert Campus allowing the opportunity to rename the center in the Oak Park Mall building.

Today, the Jack Lee center will serve as the site for teacher development and meeting space.

Hanson says her family could never repay the district or the community for their continued support and hopes that his legacy and lessons continue on through this new tribute.

"I just want to say thank you. I just want to tell you that if you are interested in how you can carry his legacy becuase he trully was devoted to his students, to education, to the city of Seguin just serve your community -- serve your school. This learning cneter is going to be -- becuase it is for the betterment of teachers, educators, students, it is exactly the right representation for him so serving our school distirct, serving your commuinty, helping eacohter, helping the disenfranchised and voting -- that is the best way that you can carry on his legacy. So, I just want to thank you again. We are beyond honored and thank you so much for this truly," said Hanson.

Lee unexpectedly died just three months after retiring from the school district in 2019. He served 44 years as a teacher. Thirty-seven of those years were spent in the Seguin ISD.

The Seguin Matador Band was also on hand to provide music for the celebration. Leading the program was Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil. Vijil also presented and dedicated a plaque that will be placed inside of the building commemorating Lee's contributions to the Seguin ISD.

Expo, continued.

“There are several different ways. You can go to our website cis-sct.org to donate on our website or you can go to our thrift store in New Braunfels. It’s located on Business 35 close to the Marketplace. You can shop there. You can donate there. That’s another way to support it but we also need volunteers. We need mentors -- volunteer mentors can volunteer for 30 minutes a week during the school year and be matched with a student either elementary, middle or high school and you go and have fun with the student. You get to know them and have a relationship with them,” said Ricker.

The Community Council of South-Central Texas has been doing work in Guadalupe and several other counties for decades. That’s according to Daniela Flores, who also spoke to us during last night’s broadcast.

“We are part of the National Community Action Parntership -- a thousand agencies across the US and of course, we serve 31 counties in South Central Texas including Guadalupe and I want to share that our local address has changed. So, we are now located at 953 E. Kingsbury in Seguin and our coordinator is Ms. Teresa Pardo and we are open 8 to 5 p.m.,” said Flores.

Flores says CCSCT offers several programs that support local families.

“Utility assistance is our biggest program. We also have a veteran financiail assistance program. We have rental assistance locally. We also have Head Start which is just down the road and we are here to serve our community and right now, we have applicatinos available for our utility assistance programs. We are facing a lot of budget cuts this year so we want to thank the community for being patient with us. We are trying to get around to as many people as we can this year,” said Flores.

Flores says they are also making plans for next year’s 60th anniversary of the federal Community Action program that they operate under. She says they also want the community to be aware of a couple things that are going on now. Signup is currently underway for pre-registration for their Head Start program. She says they are also encouraging the community to put May 29 on their calendar. That will be the date of this year’s Poverty Simulation event. It will give the community a better understanding of the challenges facing those who are living in poverty.

The Non-Profit Expo, by most measures, would be considered a success. More than 50 charities were represented there, including CASA, which provides advocates for children in the court system; NAMI, which helps to shine a light on mental health services and support in this community; and many, many others.

Organizers say they expect this to become an annual event, and they hope even more non-profit groups will join them next year.

Bulldogs Win Tenth Straight SCAC Title, Sweep St. Thomas

HOUSTON, Texas -- No. 12 Texas Lutheran secured its tenth consecutive Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) regular season title with a doubleheader sweep win over St. Thomas on Saturday. The Bulldogs won the first game 7-3 in eight innings and followed that with a 5-0 shutout in the series and regular season finale. The championship brings the program’s total to ten regular season conference crowns overall, all under head coach Wade Wilson.

With the wins, the Bulldogs closed the regular season 28-3 and 19-2 in SCAC play.

A gritty game awaited the Bulldogs in their first game on Saturday. Caelee Clark (Montgomery/Lake Creek) (5-for-5, 2 R, RBI, 4 SB) led the game off with a single and a stolen base followed by an Annie Kay (Sinton/Sinton) (1-for-3, 2 R, 2 SB) walk giving the Bulldogs two baserunners to start the game. A one-out double steal with Kay and Serena Gonzalez (Corpus Christi/Foy H. Moody) (1-for-4, 2 RBI, SB) led to Kay putting the first run of the game on the board for the Bulldogs.

The Celts would respond with two runs in the bottom of the inning to take a 2-1 lead before a bases loaded hit by pitch to Tatum Seith (Hewitt/Midway) tied the game at two in the top of the second. The Celts would chase starter Sydney Ouellette (Corpus Christi/GregoryPortland) after an inning, allowing three runs on four hits. Katelyn Howard (Waller/Hempstead) would enter with a runner on in the second inning and limit the Celts to the lone run credited to Ouellette as the Celts regained the lead, 3-2. Howard provided 4.1 shutout innings out of the bullpen, limiting the Celts to two hits and two walks.

The Bulldogs would tie the game 3-3 on an RBI single by Serena Gonzalez in the fourth.

Ashlyn Strother (Seabrook/Clear Falls) entered in the sixth and retired all eight batters she faced. The Texas Lutheran right-hander would earn the win in relief to improve to 17-0 on the season.

Four runs would come across for Texas Lutheran in the eighth as a pinch-hit triple from Taylor Vannett (Kingwood/Kingwood) and a pinch-hit walk from Reagan Jones (Pearland/Friendswood) jump started the extra inning Bulldogs rally. Caelee Clark would record her fifth hit of the game, an RBI single, to score Vannett. Clark is just the third Bulldog in program history to record five hits in a game with the last occurence coming from Jennifer Gallagher in 2016 against Southwestern. Linzee Leal (Corpus Christi/Mary Carroll) - who re-entered for Jones after the walk - would steal home to extend the Bulldogs lead to 5-3. A Serena Gonzalez sacrifice fly and a Tavery Ortiz (Texas City/Texas City) RBI groundout would stretch the Bulldogs cushion to four runs and bring the game to its final score of 7-3.

Caelee Clark would make history in Saturday’s first game, breaking the NCAA Division-III single-season stolen base record previously set

by TLU’s own Kelly Jurden in 2022. Clark passed Jurden’s 77 stolen bases with her fourth stolen base on Saturday. Clark enters the SCAC Tournament with an NCAA-leading 78 stolen bases on the season. The next benchmark for Clark will be 80 stolen bases - the NCAA Division-I record held by East Carolina’s Michelle Ward (1994). Clark’s 78 stolen bases are the seventh most in NCAA history, regardless of division with Shaw University’s LaTosha Stevens holding the NCAA all-level record with 96 in 1992 on the Division-II level.

The Bulldogs wrapped the regular season with a 5-0 shutout of the Celts, their 11th shutout of the season. Sophomore Ainsley Davis (Rockwall/Jesuit (OR)) led the Bulldogs to the series sweep, tossing her first career complete game shutout.

Davis starred in the circle, scattering five hits over her seven innings of work. She improves to 3-0 on the season. Davis has allowed just two runs across her last four appearances.

After a 1-2-3 inning in the first, TLU would scratch a run across in the second as Reagan Hillis (Cedar Park/Cedar Park) (2-for-4, 2 R, SB) scored on a St. Thomas throwing error.

Davis continued to carve through the Celts lineup until TLU added four insurance runs in the sixth, all coming with two outs. A two-out RBI single from Taylor Vannett doubled the Bulldogs lead before Kylee Jack (Richwood/Brazoswood) would hit her SCAC-leading fifth home run of the season, a pinch-hit three-run homer.

Texas Lutheran’s five runs were more than enough for Davis. The sophomore right-hander threw 47 of her 73 pitches for strikes (64%).

At the plate Hillis, Vannett, and Linzee Leal paced the Bulldogs with two hits each.

On the season, the Bulldogs are outscoring opponents 235-56, including a 170-34 mark in SCAC play. Texas Lutheran leads the NCAA across all levels with 215 stolen bases, trailing their own NCAA Division-III record set in 2022 by 16 stolen bases.

Postseason begins with the SCAC Softball Championship Tournament which the Bulldogs will host at Ed Kruse Stadium in Seguin next weekend, May 3-5. The top-seed Bulldogs will meet the winner of the No. 4 Southwestern and No. 5 Centenary game. First pitch for the second round contest will be at 4 PM at Ed Kruse Stadium. All games will be streamed on TLU’s YouTube Channel, TLU+ with Easton Allen and Sidney Cox on the call. All streaming and live stats links can be found on tlubulldogs.com.

For more information on Texas Lutheran softball, follow the Bulldogs on Facebook (@txlutheransoftball), X (Twitter) (@TLUsoftball), and Instagram (@tlu_softball) and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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Branch

Funeral Services for Willie Dan Branch will be held Tuesday, April 30th at 10AM from the Refuge III Church of our Lord Jesus Christ with interment at the Ilka Cemetery in Seguin. The body will lie in state at Eunice and Lee Mortuary from 5 to 7pm Monday, April 29th. He is survived by his siblings, Gloria Mills, J. C. Branch, Chester Branch, Helen Branch and Tillie Branch Luke. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

Ignacio Alvarez Jr., age 81 of Seguin, Texas passed away on February 29, 2024. Ignacio was born on January 17, 1943 in Seguin, to Andrea and Ignacio Alvarez Sr.

A man of strong work ethic, Ignacio owned and operated a business and mastered several trades. After the passing of his wife, Ignacio dedicated much time helping care for his mother and later on his youngest brother.

Preceding him in death, wife Yolanda Alvarez, parents Andrea and Ignacio Alvarez Sr, brothers Juan and Marcelino Alvarez, sisters Locadia Ramos and Rosa Arce.

He is survived by daughter Yolanda Alvarez, sisters Petra Noriega and Francisca Sandoval.

Captain John D. Koch Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, age 60 of Seguin, Texas passed away on April 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending and you may visit www.treshewell.com.

Williams Koch

Danny Wayne Williams, of New Berlin, TX, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2024, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on February 19, 1951, in Freer, TX, to Jasper and Billie Williams. Preceded in death by his parents Jasper and Billie, brothers Ricky and Ted, sister Patty, and granddaughter Adeline.

Danny is survived by his beloved wife Sara of 43 years, children Kimberly and Chris Poe, Jason and Stephanie Williams, and Katie and Chase Vincent, along with cherished grandchildren Ethan, Abigayle, Dahse, Ella, Caroline, Bella, Holton, and Dani who will continue to carry on his legacy. Also surviving are Danny’s sisters, Becky Wright, Judy Messer, and Cindy Feathers, plus brotherin-laws, sister-in-laws, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

We are so thankful to the Lord for the life of our precious loved one, Ignacio. Thank you, “Tio” for the precious memories. We will miss you dearly. A private memorial service is planned for a later date.

A visitation will be held Monday, April 29, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Country Church in Marion with Pastor Butch Ikles officiating. Interment to follow at Concrete Cemetery in Lavernia.

Pallbearers will be John Harrell, Jay Messer, Michael Williams, Scott Williams, Jarrod Koopmann, Cody Williams, Nick Williams, Kase Renfro, and Kade Renfro. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Williams, Steven Smock, Ethan Poe & Holton Vincent.

Funeral services will be live-streamed at, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064583808373&mibextid=kFxxJD

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Attic Ministry at The Country Church (PO BOX 421, Marion, Texas, 78124, The Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of choice are appreciated.

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.

Schultze

Leola Alvina Dieckow Schultze, age 98 of Seguin, passed away on April 18, 2024. Leola was born on March 26, 1926, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Thekla (Schievelbein) and Otto Dieckow.

Leola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Elrene P. Schultze, her son Nelson W. Schultze, and son-in-law, Darryl Surman, her parents, brother, Oscar Dieckow (Annie) and sisters, Valeska Brotze (Roland), Selma Keller (Max) and Dora McEnery (Phil) and her brother-inlaw, Allan Schultze (Jocelyn).

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Surman; daughter-in-law, Jackie Schultze; grandchildren Dana Kutz and husband Glenn, Gretchen Whitten and husband Corey, and Lesley Barela and husband Ethan; great-grandchildren, Jacob Kutz, Matthew Kutz, Joshua Kutz, Alexander Whitten, Abby Whitten and Ashlynn Whitten; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.

Leola and her husband lived on several ranches west of San Antonio before settling in the Zuehl community in 1950. She always worked beside her husband farming and with their cattle. She was always there to bring a picnic lunch to the field with sweet tea in mason jars. She had a large garden and loved to can her crops and share them with family and neighbors. In addition to raising calves and hogs, she also raised 100 turkeys every year to

help make extra cash for the family. They always kept milk cows and sold the butter she churned. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to sew for her family. She was active in her church teaching vacation bible school and Sunday school and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship. She was active in both her children’s and grandchildren’s school activities. She also loved to watch her Spurs, Rangers and Astros. Although farming and ranching didn’t allow time for vacations, there was always time for Sunday family gatherings and occasional Sunday drives with a picnic lunch. She always loved playing dominoes and doing word search puzzles.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Visitation will be on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer United Church with the Reverend Jennifer Gold and the Reverend Gerry Metzger officiating. Interment will follow in the Redeemer United Church Cemetery. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Schultze, Doug Clark, Glenn Muenchow, Chris McEnery, Richard Chaplin, Butch Kluth, Matthew Kutz, and Mike Niles.

Honorary Pallbearers are Phil McEnery, Mike Haug, Gary McEnery and Mike McEnery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer United Church, 7415 Gin Road, Marion, Texas, 78124.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

LeClair VITAL STATISTICS

Burlene Mabel LeClair, age 79, passed away on April 17, 2024 after dementia-related decline. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado, to Burl and Mabel (Lowrance) Caffey on December 10, 1944. Burlene was raised on Caffey’s Guernsey Dairy and was active in 4H. She was proud of her accomplishments in showing cows and public speaking despite her introverted nature. At the Colorado State Fair, she won the Grand Champion Dairy Showmanship in 1959 and placed first in the speech contest in 1960. She attended Colorado State University where she was a member and Vice President of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, graduating with a degree in Vocational Home Economics Education in 1966.

While teaching in Lamar, Colorado, she met her husband Curtis and they married in 1971. They moved throughout the Midwest due to his career in the trucking industry, raising their children primarily in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

After relocating to Seguin to be close to their daughter’s family, Burlene enjoyed being the Director of Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School for ten years, retiring in 2014. During her tenure, she loved her staff, the children

(including her three grandsons), and their families. Affectionately known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren and many children at the Day School, she will be remembered for her kindness, dedication to teaching, love of sewing and occasional feistiness.

Burlene is survived by her daughter Kirsten Legore, son-in-law David and grandsons Beckett, Kaden, and Paxson of Seguin, Texas; son Loren LeClair, wife Erica, and children Josephine, Nadia, Eloise, Lucas, and Maxwell of Iowa City, Iowa; sister Peggy Cumming and husband Darris of Julesburg, Colorado; sisters-in-law Barbara Caffey of Bowie, Maryland, Lana Schiltz of Lincoln, Nebraska, Ina Akerson and husband George of Lincoln, Nebraska, Roberta LeClair of Funk, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Curtis who passed on October 16, 2006; her brother Ronald Caffey D.V.M.; brothersin-law David LeClair, Randy LeClair, Tony Schiltz, Dennis Hokanson and sister-in-law Phyllis Hokanson.

Arrangements and burial are private. Burlene’s family wishes to heartfully thank her caregivers and friends Lanette Janz and Cindy Ehring, the staff at Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center’s Memory Support Unit, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Hospice Services, especially those who assisted with Burlene’s final days. Hug your mom if you can.

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.

Abortion Issues Heats Up In U.S.

(Washington, DC) -- The abortion issue was front and center on Wednesday. First, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a closely-watched case over whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban conflicts with a federal law requiring hospitals to provide patients emergency care. A decision is expected in June. Later in the day, Arizona’s House of Representatives voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion law that bans nearly all abortions, and the bill now heads to the state Senate.

Teen Births Fall To Record Low

(Washington, DC) -- Teen births in the U.S. are at a record low. A new report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics says about three-a-half-million teen births were recorded in the U.S. in 2023. That’s down two percent from the year before, and follows a general decline in teen births over the past ten years. The CDC says reasons for the decline in teen pregnancy are unclear, but the evidence suggests more teens are using birth control, or are abstaining from sexual activity.

Seattle Hospital Leaving Texas Rather Than Share Transgender Kids’ Health Records

(Austin, TX) -- Seattle Children’s Hospital has agreed to stop doing business in Texas. It was providing gender transition intervention for Texas children at its main campus in Seattle, Washington. They were battling in court over the Texas attorney general’s demands about information being given to Texas families who were seeking healthcare for their transgender children. Rather than complying with the A-G’s demand, the Seattle hospital agreed to withdraw its registration to do business in the Lone Star State. In exchange, Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping his request for medical records.

USDA Orders Dairy Cow Testing

(Washington, DC) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture says any dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu. In March, an outbreak of the bird flu was found in herds of dairy cows for the first time and just this week fragments of the virus were found in pasteurized milk samples. Now, the USDA says cows must undergo testing if they’re moved to a farm in a new state. So far just one person, a dairy worker in Texas, was infected with a mild case of the virus.

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Book Nuts Book Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Book Nuts Book Club at 1:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 29. This month’s book discussion will be The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas. gov for additional information.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday: Key Chain Button Making

The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. Teens ages 12 through 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for Key Chain Making. Teen participants can hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program

The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant

not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www.SeguinTexas.gov or at www.SeguinEDC.com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https://bit.ly/ seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-4012476.

AA Meetings

The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

May

State of Education Chamber Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its State of Education Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost is $20 per meal for members in advance or $25 for non-members and late registration.

Pecan Valley Communicators

The Pecan Valley Communicators, a community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders, will meet at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 SH-46 in Seguin. The annual dues are $24.

NAMI Family Support Group

The NAMI Family Support Group for adult family members and friends of adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Seguin Rotary Club Charity Golf Tournament

The Seguin Rotary Club will have its Chari-

ty Golf Tournament beginning with check-in at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 at The Bandit Golf Course. The fee for a four-person team is $600. Register at www.seguinrotary.org.

High School Art Show

The Seguin Art League will accept submissions for its 14th Annual High School Art Show, for grades 9 to 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at St. Andrew’s McKeogh Hall, located at 201 E. Nolte St. in Seguin. The maximum is 2 artwork submissions per student. The awards reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. For more information and prospectus, visit seguinartleague.com, the Seguin Art League Gallery, or call 830-305-0472.

Caregiver Cafe

There will be a Caregiver Cafe at 9 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and at 2 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church. This will be an informal gathering for caregivers to share with each other over a cup of coffee and refreshments while learning stress-relieving, relaxation techniques or hearing from guest speakers on helpful subjects. For more information, call 830-2720040, ext. 104 and leave a message.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at 414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@gmail.com.

Game Night

The San Antonio Roses will have a Game Night benefiting the San Antonio Livestock Auction Steer Kids from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Lake Breeze Ski Lodge. The cost is $75 per person which includes meal and playing chips. There will also be a cash bar, live auction and prizes for winners. To purchase tickets and for more information, contact Traci Brodbeck at traciwb12@gmail. com or call 830-305-1587.

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Celebrate Recovery

The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

First Friday Feast

The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Big Red Barn. Meals are $20. A child’s hot dog plate (chips, drink and dessert) is also available. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The April entertainment will be provided by Charlie Bragg and Wyatt Arp.

Cinco de Mayo Pachanga

The Seguin LULAC Council 682 will have its Cinco de Mayo Pachanga from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 3 and noon to midnight on Saturday, May 4 in downtown Seguin. Entertainment on Friday, May 3 will be Gacho Sol, Clint Taft, and Conjunto Cats. Performing on Saturday, May 4 will be Lucho Libre, Undercover Killers, Wheels of Steel, and Tiffany Dawn.

42nd Anniversary ¡Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival

The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 42nd Anniversary ¡Viva Teatro! Recital and Cinco de Mayo Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 in Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. Tickets are a $3 donation and are available 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-401-0232, or visit www. teatrodeartes.org.

Evangelists’ Lutheran Spring Fling Rummage Sale

The Evangelists’ Lutheran Church will have its Spring Fling Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at 7745 Kingsbury Rd. in Kingsbury. Vendors must sup-

ply their own tables, chairs & tent covers no larger than 10ft x 10ft and clean their area when they leave. Restrooms will be available. Vendor spaces are $25. To reserve a vendor space, call Maxine at 830-358-8966.

Mid-Texas Symphony Debutante Informational Meeting

The Mid-Texas Symphony Debutante Program will have Informational Meetings at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 and at 6 p.m. Monday, May 6 or Tuesday, May 7 at the GVEC Meeting Room, located at 927 N. TX-46. For more information or to register, contact Jill Law at 830-463-5014 or email mtsdebs@ gmail.com.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Entertainment will be provided by Lone Star Pickerz. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

SAYLA Application Deadline

The deadline for Guadalupe County high school juniors and seniors who would like to participate in the 19th Annual Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA) is 5 p.m. Monday, May 6. The one overnight of team bonding, a week of tours, presentations, and service projects is scheduled for June 8 to 14. For application and more information, visit www.cofc@seguinchamber .com or call 830-379-6382.

Chamber Teacher of the Year Banquet

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Teacher of the Year Banquet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Seguin Coliseum. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person. For more details, call 830-379-6382.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

The Gathering Music Show and Dance

The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Tony Booth. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Your Best Life Festival

The Nami Guadalupe County will have its Your Best Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. This will be a free health and wellness event with an opportunity to learn about community resources, insurance, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, safety and more. There will also be free activities for kids and adults, including a bounce house, face painting, chair massages and fitness demos. For details, visit www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org/festival.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Entertainment will be provided by Texas Rimshot. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Native Plant Society Meeting

The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet beginning with a plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. Parking is in the rear, enter from N. Moss St. The presenter will be David Will with Part 1 of “Saving Prairie Grasses.” Part 2 will be presented on June 11 in Marion. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Leadership Seguin Graduation Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Geronimo Community Center, located at 280 Navarro Dr. Tickets are $25 per person. To RSVP, call 830-379-6382 by Monday, May 13.

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Geronimo VFW Jam Session

The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Seguin Art League Basket Making Class

The Seguin Art League will have a Basket Making Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Participants will make a piece of fiber art using fabric to create a designer basket. The cost is $30 and supplies are included. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

Unveiling of Seguin Giant Letters in Walnut Springs Park

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seguin Class of 2024 will have its Unveiling of Seguin Giant Letters in Walnut Springs Park at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Walnut Springs Park.

Geronimo VFW DJ Friday Night

The Geronimo VFW will have its DJ Friday Night free dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Resurrection Life Church Evangelistic Service

The Resurrection Life Church will have an Evangelistic Service from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at 8367 FM 467 in Seguin. The speaker will be Evangelist Josiah Alway.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Entertainment will be provided by Glen Collins. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 20 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Heart to Heart Grief Support Group

There will be a Heart to Heart Caregiver Support Group from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information, call 512-667-6816 or 512-557-7185 or email tberger@htohh.com.

Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group

The First Presbyterian Church, Seguin is offering a Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at 1121 E. Walnut St. The group is available to assist with questions regarding your rights and benefits available to you and will meet the third Tuesday of the month. For questions or more information, call 830-379-5421. If there is no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they receive the message.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Entertainment will be provided by The Merles. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Women’s Council Social

The Seguin Chamber of Commerce will have a Women’s Council Social from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the 1916 Bar & Bistro, located at the Aumont at 301 N. Austin St. in Seguin.

June

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 1326 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Entertainment will be provided by Cactus Country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Chamber Championship Golf Tournament

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Chamber Championship Golf Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3 at The Bandit Golf Course. To register, visit www.seguinchamber.com. For more information, call 830-379-6382 or email cofc@seguinchamber.com.

The Gathering Music Show and Dance

The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the

Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Conrad Gonzales and Paul Sanchez. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Jam Session

The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Entertainment will be provided by Bob Appel. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Build for Better Bash

The Guadalupe Valley Habitat For Humanity will have a Build for Better Bash from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 in the Seguin Hall parking lot on the campus of Texas Lutheran University, located at 1000 W. Court St. in Seguin. Tickets include a meal, ticket, and t-shirt and are $25 for individual and $15 for youth (16 & under). To purchase tickets visit https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fgdzx77/ lp/747ccb91-2f4c-4281-ae71-3939d63ff32f. For more information, call 830-401-0422.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Entertainment will be provided by Bimbo. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance

The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30. Entertainment will be provided by Gabe Galvan. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.

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July

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 15 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

August

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

September

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

October

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21 at First Baptist Church, located at 1314 E. Cedar St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

November

Food Distribution Event

There will be a Food Distribution Event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at GRMC, located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. Pre-register at www.Freshtrak.com.

Ongoing Community Calendar Items

CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024

Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.

ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

Heritage Museum Calendars

The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 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 information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office

is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drugfree 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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Place your ad in the CLASSIFIEDS by visiting the KWED office located at 609 E. Court St. during regular business hours. Or call us at 830-379-2234

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Auction Notice: Notice is hereby given that public auctions will be held at the following facilities managed by Devon Self Storage. Property contained in the units will be sold to satisfy the Landlord’s lien for rent and other charges in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code. Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www. storagetreasures.com. Online bidding will begin on 05/06/2024 at 10:00AM and will continue until 05/20/2024 at 10:00AM, at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. 2975 FM 725

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