SDN: May 6, 2024

Navarro ISD voters say yes to $120 million bond election

New stadium, athletic facilities plus elementary school on its way

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Geronimo) -- Voters in the Navarro ISD have said “yes” to the largest bond election in the district’s history. Voters during the Saturday, May 4 Election agreed to Propositions A, B and C totaling $120 million.

Navarro ISD Superintendent Mandy Epley says the voter support throughout this election has been tremendous. She says she each winning proposition led with great margin.

“I am extremely thrilled and grateful that our taxpayers came out and participated in the voting -- to have them share their thoughts of support after such a great group of folks came out -- students, parents, community members, teachers and staff. To come up with a plan to address our growing community and to see their recommendations be accepted by our incredibly supportive board who then called this bond and to know that our community is

standing together in that support of that plan is just tremendous and it’s a positive step forward for a community that is growing our students, growing our district and growing as a thriving community here in Geronimo and Seguin,” said Epley.

Included in Proposition A was $73.7 million for a new elementary campus along with a refresh of the existing elementary and intermediate schools plus drives and parking and a chiller replacement at the existing high school.

A total of 598 (70 percent) votes were cast in favor of Proposition A while 261 (30 percent) votes were cast against it.

Epley says the results illustrate the public’s understanding of the district’s growing pains. She says the approval of Prop A was vital to creating more elbow room in the classroom and says the district is expected to hit capacity with its current elementary and intermediate schools during the Fall 2026 and Fall 2027 school years.

“It is a huge demonstration of faith that our community members and taxpayers have in us to really grow our facilities, to support those students and families that are coming and to know that we will have those resources to be able to expand our facilities, to start moving fromBond, pg. 3

Springs Hill approves a SUD

Voters agree to special utility district designation

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Springs Hill members have overwhelingly agreed to converting the water corporation into a Special Utility District. (SUD)

That decision was made Saturday during the May 4 Election.

A total of 480 votes (67 percent) were cast in favor of the measure while 235 (33 percent) votes were cast against it.

Applauding the decision to not only accept the challenge but to also come out and vote is Springs Hill General Manager Mike Andrews.

“They are seeing that with all the growth we have in the county -- that we needed to do things to keep that growth going at a pace that wasn’t out of control but not rained in and the SUD gives the organization and our board the best opportunity to try to keep that growth down the middle, not too fast -- and I’m glad that most of the votes were early. People thought about it and expressed it early and I was very very happy to see that and everybody that I talked to as I was going around town -- I had spoken at Rotary and at Lions Club and at other organizations and the support among Springs Hill members was very nice,” said Andrews.

Andrews says there at least two important changes that voters will initially see.

He says the first allows the SUD to immediately take resources to its existing members. He says people, who voted in this election, will get to have their water lines upgraded to 2024 standards.

“It’s going to allow the organization to go into some of the older Springs Hill neighborhoods where there were water lines that were laid say in 1965, 1967, 1970. And, we can do the math. Some of those are getting close to 60 years old. We are going to have the resources now to go back in and lay new water lines just like it was a new subdivision out on Highway 46 or going up 123 and they will be able to get new water lines in some of those places. And, from a

maintenance perspective, we are not going to have to go out there and fix leaks as often,” said Andrews.

Second, Andrews says by operating as a SUD, it gives them the resources to buy the water that is necessary for future growth and development.

“The reason why I can start buying water that I couldn’t buy before is because there are many government entities that sell water -- Canyon Regional Water Authority, Schertz-Seguin Local Government Companies are two examples and they are very generous and have worked really well with us all the years but they are required to really work with governmental agencies first and then whatever, they have leftover, they can go to private. Well, we have been a private, not for profit all along and as soon as we officially switch over to becoming a special utility district, then we are getting to sit --for a lack of a better word -- at the big kids table. So, we can buy water just as easily as the city of Marion or the city of Seguin or Santa Clara or any of the other special utility districts -- Green Valley or Crystal Clear -- so we are on equal footing. There are almost 11,000 proposed houses waiting within the Springs Hill coverage area that are waiting for us to say ‘Yes, we have water. Subdivisions A,B and C, you can start building,” said Andrews.

During the voting process, this specific election, due to the water code and election code, asked that voters sign an affidavit of eligibility just before casting their ballot. At the end of voting, Andrews say there were only three provisional ballots cast -- meaning that only three people decided to not sign the affidavit per the Secretary of State’s Office.

Public groundbreaking set for Rudeloff Road Expansion

(Seguin) - City of Seguin officials are encouraging residents to follow along in their journey as they oversee the Rudeloff Road Expansion Project from start to finish.

The first step in that journey will be at 9:30 a.m. today for the public groundbreaking ceremony to be held today at the Fields at Huber Ranch.

Phase I of the thoroughfare improvements, stretches 1.5 miles from State Highway 46 to

Huber Road just east of the softball fields.

City officials say the first phase of the roadway project includes transforming the current two-lane road to four to five lanes, with concrete hike and bike trails on each side of the street. Drainage improvements are also part of the project.

The project is being funded by a grant from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

(AAMPO) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for roadway construction projects in the community.

Residents who live next door and daily commuters are especially encouraged to attend to learn more about the upcoming project. The city hopes to have the roadway expanded in Summer 2026. Huber Fields is located at 3000 Huber Road.

Building Bridges:

TLU mural unveiled

Passerby’s or visitors to Texas Lutheran University are invited to get a look at the mural on the south wall of the Schuech Fine Arts Center located just off of Prexy Drive. The mural created by local artist/muralist Danielle Villareal serves as a visual metaphor depicting the cultural bridge between TLU and the city of Seguin.

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portables to actually existing structures that can continue to support the community as it grows. (It) is just really exciting and we are thrilled to have that trust and faith and we plan on being transparent and continuing to communicate about the progress about these projects,” said Epley.

Navarro High School will also welcome a brand new athletic stadium thanks to the approval of Proposition B in the amount of $35.5 million. The package calls for a 7,000 seat football stadium with track and field facilities plus concessions, restrooms and field house.

A total of 512 (60 percent) votes were cast in favor of Prop B while 346 (40 percent) votes were cast against it.

Epley says the new stadium was crucial in finalizing the outfit for the new high school campus being built across the street. She says current plans did not include any on-site stadium.

“The community could see the distance between our new high school and our current athletic facilities. I think the community also knows as we grow how important it is to invest in projects that connect kids, that get kids to be a part of activities. I think certainly sharing our athletic plan that building a new athletic complex would allow us to expand our junior high athletic program was a benefit for all students. So, I’m just excited to see that we will be able to add the stadium to accommodate the growth and to

support those athletic programs like our newest program that we will start next year soccer and football and track,” said Epley.

Additional athletic facilities will also be included in the plans at the new high school thanks to voter support over the weekend,.

Proposition C totaling $10.8 million includes new baseball and softball turf fields along with tennis courts, restrooms and concessions.

A total of 518 (60 percent) votes were cast in favor of Prop C while 340 votes (40 percent) were against it.

Epley adds that all existing athletic facilities will remain in use. Plus, she says the upgrades will help in the continued success of all programs.

“Two days ago, we had a baseball game on a very wet and muddy field and today, we played a third game at a host site that was turf and I just think that having that opportunity for our kids is tremendous and I’m just so grateful that our community and taxpayers were able to see that and support that for our kids,” said Epley.

Now that they have locked in voter support, Epley says the district expects to hit the ground running. She says it is their plan to see the athletic facilities finalized around the time that they do open the new high school. She says the district will also be busy connecting with architects and engineers for the construction of the new elementary school campus.

Panthers take down Billies in Bi-District and move on to Needville in Area round

(Wimberley) -- In a win or go home game, it was the Navarro Panthers who kept their season going with a 4-3 win over the Fredericksburg Billies in a decisive game three of the UIL Class 4A Bi-District round on Saturday in Wimberley.

The Panthers rebounded from a 10-0 game two home loss on Friday to win the series and move on to the Area round. Navarro’s defense and a masterful complete game performance by sophomore Austin Davidson on the mound propelled the Panthers on Saturday afternoon to the next round.

The Billies were able to touch up Davidson for single runs in the first two innings but the Panthers would answer in the third. Back-toback-to-back singles by Matthew Villanueva, Colt Brown and Caleb Wood accounted for three runs in the inning to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead for Navarro. Davidson, Landun Taylor, Villanueva and Brown all came across home plate to give the Panthers the two-run lead.

The Billies would respond in the fifth with a run, but Navarro would keep the lead thanks to a stellar double play to end the inning. Fredericksburg’s Reed Spies lifted a fly ball to left field with one out and and a runner on third. Navarro’s Gavin Newborg would make the catch and then fire the ball to the infield. Davidson cut the ball off and then threw a strike to his catcher Brown who tagged out the runner attempting to score from third to end the inning and preserve Navarro’s 4-3 lead.

Davidson would get the final six outs in the last two innings. Wood caught a pop fly at second for the final out with a runner at second in the seventh and the Panthers celebrated their Bi-District championship on the infield.

Navarro will play Needville in the Area round this week. The Blue Jays took out Iowa Colony, 2-0 in their Bi-District series.

Game one between Navarro and Needville will take place Thursday in Hallettsville. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.

Game two is scheduled for Friday evening at 7 p.m. in La Grange. And a game three, if necessary, will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. back in Hallettsville. We will have all the games on KWED.

(Weimar) -- In the Class 3A Bi-District round, the Marion Bulldogs fell in their series in three games to Tidehaven in Weimar.

Marion forced a game three with a 10-5 win over the Tigers in game two on Friday afternoon, but the Tigers would win game three 11-5 on Friday night to take the series two games to one.

Evan Gibbons had four hits on Friday and five in the series for the Bulldogs. He also caught every inning of the series behind the plate for Marion.

The Bulldogs finished the season as the District 26-3A champions. They extended their district winning streak to 45 games in 2024. Marion has not lost a district game since

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Flach VITAL STATISTICS

“It is always very difficult to give up someone you love, even when it is time.”

Ida Louise Flach was born June 3, 1926, to Richard and Stella Kott in Comfort, Texas, and passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 97. She graduated from Comfort High School and Southwest Texas State Teachers College.

On November 27, 1946, she was married to Alfred E. Flach, Jr. The marriage lasted 61 years. Four sons were born to them. While raising her family she taught school for 31 years and was a member of First Methodist Church for more than 60 years.

Ida was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her only brother, and her two sisters. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: John and Nancy, Marc and Lexi, Tim and Cecelia, and Todd and Lena. As well as her seven grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Ida was born on the family farm before electricity or indoor plumbing and grew up during the Great Depression. She was educated in the one room country “Holiday School” that featured boys and girls outhouses and a horse pen. She eventually continued her education “in town,” sometimes staying overnight at her grandparents’ home. She graduated high school in 1942 during WWII and lived through the shortages of the Depression and the

rationing of sugar, gasoline, meat, rubber, and butter during the war.

When Al came home from the South Pacific Theater of War they were married and set up house in the attic of her grandparents’ home. John was born in Kerrville when they lived in Comfort, Marc was born while she and Al attended college in San Marcos, and Tim and Todd were born in Seguin.

When Ida still lived on the farm as a youngster, she did not get into town to attend church. She started a lifetime of devotion in the Methodist Church when she and Al married. Her experience on the remote farm during the Depression and the Homefront deprivations during WWII gave her a deep appreciation and commitment to the family pulling together for the prosperity of her family, community, church and friends. From her scarcity she made abundance. She truly knew how to love as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, Christian and teacher.

Every person who ever met Ida (affectionally known as Dama by family and so many others) felt the sincerity and depth of her love. We must now let her go, but we will never stop missing her.

A memorial service celebrating Ida’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at First Methodist Church, Seguin at 1:30 p.m. with the Reverend Cathe Evins officiating. A reception will follow in Hierholzer Hall. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, or a charity of one’s choice.

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

Toxic Workplaces Drive Away One In Five American Workers

(Washington, DC) -- Toxic workplaces are causing one in five American workers to leave their current positions. That’s according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association, which showed that 19-percent of employees in the U.S. say their workplace is somewhat or very toxic. Those who reported a toxic workplace also were shown to be more than three times as likely to say they’ve experienced harm to their mental health at work.

Study: Gas Stove Emissions Cause Childhood Asthma, Early Death

(Stanford, CA) -- A new study claims gas stove emissions cause higher childhood asthma rates and even early death. According to the Stanford research published in the journal Science Advances, a mix of pollutants could be responsible for as many as 200-thousand such cases of asthma. And long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide from gas stoves could also be causing as many as 19-thousand adult deaths every year. Early in his presidency, the Biden administration suggested the Consumer Product Safety Commission could ban gas stoves.

Study: “Huff And Puff” Exercises Reduce Risk Of Early Death

(Adelaide) -- New research shows exercise that makes you “huff and puff” reduces your risk of an early death by 20 percent. Australian researchers analyzed nearly 200 studies from over the past two decades and looked at how cardiorespiratory fitness that works out the heart, lung and muscles predicted future health outcomes. What they found is that those with high fitness levels had a 20-percent lower risk of premature death, chronic disease and complications from poor health. The lead author of the study says the message is simple: “if you do a lot of huff and puff exercise, then your risk of dying early” is reduced.

Orangutan Seen Using

Medicinal Plants To Heal Wound

(Undated) -- Scientists say that for the first time they’ve witnessed an orangutan treating a wound with a medicinal plant. The orangutan, who lives in the Indonesian jungle, was seen chewing up a medicinal plant used by humans to treat pain and inflammation. He then rubbed the juices into a cheek injury and placed the chewed up leaf over the wound like a bandage. It’s not the first time a great ape has been observed using plants to heal, but it is the first time one has been seen doing it in such a direct way. The wound closed up within a month.

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Rudeloff Road Improvement & Expansion Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the City of Seguin Phase I Rudeloff Road Improvement & Expansion Project at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Fields at Huber Ranch, located at 3000 Huber Rd. in Seguin.

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 6:308 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at First Methodist Church. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. 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, May 7. 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: Button Making

The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Teens ages 12 through 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for Button 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 Reha -

bilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 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.

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.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 months and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Adult Coloring Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club for all skill levels at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All supplies will be provided. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LEGO Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Kids ages 3 to 11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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.

Matador Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

The Seguin High School’s Matador Theatre Presents: Little Shop of Horrors at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 and at 3 p.m. and on Sunday, May 12 at the SHS Performing Arts Center. There will also be a Senior Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Tickets are $12 for adults online or $15 Cash at the door. Students are $8 online or $10 at the door. Additional fees apply to all online and cash purchases. To purchase tickets visit https://our.show/shopofhorrors.

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.

Sit and Learn Storytime

There will be a free Sit and Learn Storytime at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Seguin Public Library. Sit and listen to their silliest stories, plus songs, rhymes and a craft. This storytime is geared for children who can sit with a caregiver while listening to a story. All ages are welcome to attend. Call 830-401- 2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Lunch & Learn: Composting in the Garden

The Seguin Public Library, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, and Texas Master Gardeners are collaborating to bring you a Lunch and Learn Series: Composting in the Garden at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 in the Community Meeting Room of the Seguin Public Library. A small brown bag lunch will be provided. Learn the fundamental concepts and practices used to produce quality compost. With Advanced Master Gardener, Peter Hernandez. This program is for adults only and requires registration to attend by calling 830401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov.

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.

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Elks Lodge Mother’s Day Steak Dinner

The Seguin Elks Lodge will have a Mother’s Day Steak Dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 at 1331 CH Matthies Jr. in Seguin. The price is $35 for steak plates or $25 for chicken plates and includes broccoli salad, twice baked potato, fresh veggies, dinner roll and dessert. Reservations are required by calling or texting 830-556-4641.

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.

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.

Tai Chi Tuesday

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 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.

New Braunfels Food Bank: Healthy Eating on

a Budget

The Seguin Public Library and the New Braunfels Food Bank will offer a Healthy Eating on a Budget Class at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. This class is for adults only. Registration is required to attend by calling 830401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 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.

Library Closure: Staff Training

The Seguin Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 17 for staff training. The library will resume normal hours from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Call 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Community Tai Chi

The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels every third Saturday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

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.

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.

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 830-401-2476.

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.

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, May 20. This month’s book discussion will be The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. 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, May 21 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.

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.

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All Ages Chess Club

The Seguin Public Library will have its free All Ages Chess Club at 6:15 on Thursday, May 23 for all skill levels. There will be chess sets but patrons can also bring their own chess equipment. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Summer Reading Experience Registration Opens

Grab your suitcase, grab your passport, and get ready because the free Summer Reading Experience registration opens Friday, May 24 at the Seguin Public Library. Participants of all ages can track their reading to enter raffles to win cool prizes. Sign up and pick up your summer reading game boards. The summer reading experience encourages children to read during the summer months to promote summer learning and to help prevent the summer slide. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 830-3058829.

Library Holiday Closure

In observance of Memorial Day, the Seguin Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27. Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024,. Items may be renewed online, or returned using outdoor book return. Please call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. 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 830-4012422 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, May 28. 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 – DIY Key Chain Making

The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 featuring DIY Key Chain Making. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Chamber May After Hours Mixer & Media Night

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its May After Hours Mixer & Media Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at Smokey Joe Williams Field, located at 637 Midway Dr. in Seguin. The event is sponsored by the Seguin River Monsters.

Baby Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 months and meets every Wednesday. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime

The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Create: Popsicle Biplane

The Seguin Public Library will have Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Participants will build their own biplane and learn about the first powered, controlled airplane that flew using a biplane wing arrangement, as did many aircraft in the early years of aviation. Attendees must be between the ages of 6 to 11. Registration is required by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

Adult Craft Night

The Seguin Public Library will have a free Adult Craft Night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Participants will learn how to preserve natural flowers in resin and create a wooden coaster. All materials will be provided. Registration is required to participate by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

Summer Reading Experience Kick Off

The Seguin Public Library Summer Reading Experience

kicks off with John O’Bryant the Magician at 10 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m on Saturday, June 1. Register to participate for the 2024 Summer Reading Experience, it is open to all ages, just track your reading to enter raffles to win cool prizes. The summer reading experience encourages children to read during the summer months to promote summer learning and to help prevent the summer slide. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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 830305-8829.

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.

Seguin Art League Year of the Dragon Summer Camp

The Seguin Art League will have its Seguin Art League Year of the Dragon Summer Camp for ages 5 through 9 from 10 a.m. to noon and for ages 10 and older on Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7 or Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, July 12 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Students will develop skills using a variety of media dealing with both two and three dimensions in space. The cost is $105 which includes supplies. For more information, call 830-305-0472.

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.

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.

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.

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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 830-3058829.

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-ae713939d63ff32f. 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 830-3058829.

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 830303-4188 ext. 1249.

Precious Life Services

Precious Life Services is accepting new clients who may need help with Anger Management, Parenting Skills, Christian Counseling, Group and Family Therapy, Anxiety and Depression, etc. Appointments are available in-office, by Zoom or Teleconference by calling 830372-5980.

Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program

The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.

Salvation Army Office

The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Volunteers Needed

The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.

La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry

The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.

The Country Church Attic

The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.

Clothing Ministry

The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course

The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

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