SDN: May 22, 2024

Guadalupe County announces

plans for first-ever bulk trash clean-up day

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County residents are being encouraged to mark their calendars for what the county hopes will be the first of many bulk trash collection days.

Similar to Seguin’s city clean-up days, the county is finalizing plans for its own summer collection effort.

Guadalupe County Public Information Officer Carmen Davila says officials have been working to provide the service to county residents.

She says not only is there a need for disposal services for regular household trash, but over the years, residents have struggled with debris left behind by storms that have rolled through the area, including the storm that hit parts of the county earlier this month.

“So, when we had the closing of the collection stations when we didn’t have anyone bid on those contracts to continue to leave those collection stations in Marion and Kingsbury, Trash, pg. 3

Navarro ISD approves unanimous across the district pay

Faculty, staff to see 4 percent raise during upcoming school year

(Seguin) -- Navarro ISD employees will pocket some additional dollars this coming school year.

The school district has unanimously approved a 4 percent salary increase for all faculty and staff members. Navarro ISD officials say this decision follows the comprehensive recommendations made by the district’s firstever Compensation Committee, which included two board members, teachers, administrators, maintenance, custodial, food service, and paraprofessionals. Raise, pg. 3

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

Navarro names new junior high principal

(Seguin) -- The Navarro ISD community is invited tonight to meet the new principal for Navarro Junior High. Tori Beutnagel has been named as the new campus principal. Beutnagel is making the move to Navarro after years of serving several key roles within the Seguin ISD. Up until now, she was serving as the associate principal at Barnes Middle School.

District officials say Beutnagel brings 18 years of educational experience and a strong background in curriculum implementation, staff management, student-centered initiatives, and campus leadership. They say she is dedicated to driving academic excellence, fostering positive relationships, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Navarro ISD Superintendent Mandy Epley says the district is excited about welcoming Beutnagel to a community she knows very well.

“Navarro is a family feel. She has grown up in the area. She attends church and has attended since she was a young

child, Frieden’s Church, so many of the people in our community already know who she is and know her commitment to students and her commitment to creating a culture of education that employees are glad to come to work, students are excited to come and learn and we look forward to seeing her join our family and bring in the ideas that she has to continue to make us better and we really are excited to have

her on board. Her energy, her experience, I think, is really going to help us grow as we add more families,” said Epley.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Texas State University and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lamar University, Beutnagel is slated to earn a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University this December.

To ensure a smooth transition for its families in advance of next year, the district tonight will host a special meet and greet so that they can welcome Beutnagel to the Panther Family.

Community, parents and students are invited to stop by the meet and greet today from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Navarro Junior High Cafeteria.

Beutnagel takes over for longtime Junior High School Principal Luke Morales who will resign at the end of the school year after serving the Navarro ISD for 20 plus years.

Guadalupe County student brings pellet gun to school

Schools on west end of county report guns on campus

(Schertz) -- An 11-year-old student is in custody after reportedly taking a pellet gun to school on Monday.

Staff members at Wilder Intermediate School got word around 10:30 a.m. that a student had brought a BB gun to campus.

Schertz police say it was actually a pellet gun, that looked like a Glock pistol.

The student reportedly sent another student a picture of the gun on social media, claimed it was real, and said he planned to use it in a fight.

The student is accused of making a terroristic threat.

This is the third gun-related incident this month in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD.

At Clemens High School, a student was found with a loaded handgun last week. A couple of days later, another student was arrested for bringing a gun to the Allison Steele Enhanced Learning Center.

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Trash, continued.

that was something that the county decided that eventually we will attempt to have a bulk trash cleanup day and this is the result of that,” said Davila.

Although specific details for the event have not yet been released, Davila says the county wanted to give people a heads up about the event, in hopes that it would give residents a chance to start thinking about the items that they want to get rid of during the bulk trash event.

“Getting the word out is important so that people can plan. I know if you are going to do a cleanup, you want to be able to plan in advance June 8. It will be 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. That’s the preliminary time,” said Davila.

The tentative date for the county cleanup is Saturday, June 8.

The event will be held at the Central Location for the road and bridge department.

The area, near the Guadalupe County Jail, is located

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Navarro ISD Superintendent Mandy Epley says the salary increase decision was the direct result of months of meeting, planning, and evaluating various compensation-related topics.

“That group really talked through options. Not only for salary but also for insurance and some of those perks of being an employee and so they brought those recommendations to the school board and shared what they thought would be quality compensation moving forward and we really thought it was a power experience for our employees. We loved that all of them got to have their voices heard and all employee groups were represented and so they shared that information and we hope to continue that each year so that we can continue to have those voices heard and the board really liked that they had recommended the four percent,” said Epley.

As part of the recommendation to the Navarro ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, the district also gave the green light for a $1 flat increase for hourly employees. This includes classroom paraprofessional staff, food service, custodial staff, maintenance staff, and bus monitors. A 4 percent midpoint for non-professional staff was also extended to bus drivers plus office and technology staff.

Over the last couple of years, Epley says the district has made strides to move the district forward. She said last year, the district was also able to

give a four percent increase when others were not able to.

Epley says they wanted to show support to their employees, and the district wanted to remain as competitive as possible.

“In a growing district having more students come in and maintaining that high attendance rate really helps us to continue to offer good salaries for our employees. So, we felt as we looked at it, that we really did support that four percent and could see that working in our budget. We also recognized that some of hourly employees were below some of the area’s and we wanted to bring them up so we agreed to that additional dollar that the committee had recommended as well,” said Epley.

Despite constrained education budgets, Epley is confident that the Navarro ISD can fully support its operations for the upcoming fiscal year.

“Right now, we are projecting that we will not be in a deficit. We will be right at break even but surrounding school districts are struggling with that. We are trying to predict what the legislature may or may not do in support of education and so as we look at that, we are very mindful of our revenue, of what our taxpayer dollars are coming in and how we can be fiscally responsible in meeting the needs of our community as it grows and also being a competitive district that is able to recruit these amazing people to really make Navarro ISD an awesome place to work and learn in and raise your family in,” said Epley.

Additionally, district officials say the committee had initially recommended a $20 increase in the district’s contribution towards health insurance costs. However, with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) recently announcing a 13 percent increase in health insurance plan rates for 2024-25, the employeeonly cost is set to rise by $50. In response, they say the district will increase its contribution by $35, ensuring that the same percentage contribution towards health insurance costs is maintained.

Despite this unexpected news, Epley adds that the district is grateful that it could still provide some relief to its employees.

“But one of the things that came in late that the committee did not see was the teacher retirement system which we use for our insurance was going to increase rates and while we had already talked with the committee about a small increase, we really felt that after they release what the increase would be that we needed to bump that up even further so that was really the only change that the board saw (Monday night) from the original recommendation and the board is in full support of making sure the people who work in Navarro ISD are compensating for the amazing work they do with our kids,” said Epley.

The starting salary for a new beginning teacher in the Navarro ISD is now $54,300. That’s compared to this year’s salary of $52,500.

just behind the county’s Development Center at 310 Interstate 10, across the highway from Home Depot.

SPORTS

Seguin Baseball MVP Kayden Holz signs college commitment

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(Seguin) -- In front of family, friends, coaches and teammates, Seguin High School senior Kayden Holz signed on the dotted line to continue his academic and athletic career at Our Lady of the Lake University at a signing ceremony on Tuesday at the high school.

Holz will take his talents just to the west of Seguin at the private Catholic school in San Antonio. The Matador shortstop, who was named the 2024 team MVP at the team’s banquet this week, made his commitment to the Saints official on Tuesday morning.

A number of college offers rolled in for Holz this season and he says the many conversations he had with OLLU were a big factor for him in choosing the Saints.

“Everyone else was still talking to me but the way (OLLU) were talking to me over time, just constantly making sure and checking on me meant a lot to me,” Holz said. “So, it really leaned me forward to them in making this decision.”

Seguin head baseball coach put Holz in the leadoff spot for the district season and the senior responded with some big late-game hits for his coach. Holz tripled in the winning run against Kerrville-Tivy in a walk-off win against the Antlers in March. He scored a walk-off run after doubling with the bases loaded to drive in three and tie the Mats’ game against San Antonio Veterans Memorial in April.

Holz also competed on the Seguin 4X100

track relay team. He says he’ll never forget the memories he made with his teammates on the baseball and track team. Holz teamed with Nik Henry, Ocean Moreno and Elliot Weaver to win the bronze medal at the UIL Class 5A state track & field meet in Austin earlier this month. He says it was a rush to be in the moment at the state meet.

“What can I say, adrenaline. It was just

rushing through me. It was just all in a blink of an eye and it was a crazy moment and something I will never take for granted.”

Holz plans to study business at Our Lady of the Lake. He hopes to use his entrepreneurial education in his future after graduating from college.

The Our Lady of the Lake baseball program is led by head coach Matt Piker. The Saints had a 28-24 overall record in the 2024 season.

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Norman VITAL STATISTICS

Lee Alan Norman, age 71 of Seguin, passed away on May 15, 2024. Lee was born on December 19, 1952 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Edna Ray (Howard) and Charles T. Norman.

Lee proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Sierra. He will be remembered as a longtime employee of Guadalupe County where he worked in several different capacities including truck driver and detention officer.

Lee is preceded in death by his son Luke Aaron Norman, his parents, his mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Thelma and C W Tipton, brother, Charles E. “Charly” Norman sister, Alexa Ray Norman, and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Melva Tipton Norman; son, Clae Norman; daughter, Cayla Norman and partner, Patrick Cates; grandchildren, Christopher Norman, Khamani Norman, Cyndle Norman, Trance Norman, Kash Norman and Justin Cates; sisters, Theleda Fuller and Robin Anderson and husband Curtis Dean; nephew, Larry Norman and wife Michelle and their children, Hannah, Ian and Bella; sisters-in-law, Wilma Adams and Rose Kroboth and husband Danny; brother-in-law, Cleve Tipton; other loving family members and a host of friends.

A memorial service celebrating Lee’s life will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Cross Church with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Disabled Veteran’s Organization of 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.

CDC Ends Free COVID Vaccine Program Early

(Atlanta, GA) -- The CDC is ending its program for free COVID-19 vaccines for those who are uninsured. That’s before the typical fall rollout of updated vaccines to prevent the latest variants. The CDC said it’s ending its Bridge Access Program early over a lack of funding. It was originally scheduled to end in December 2024.

North Carolina Lawmakers Still Looking At Face Mask Ban

(Raleigh, NC) -- North Carolina lawmakers still have to weigh a face mask ban statewide. The state Senate passed a measure last week, but it has faced opposition from North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services. The agency says it won’t penalize people for wearing masks for health reasons. A statement from the department reads the ban will likely have a chilling effect on the average person’s willingness to wear as mask.

Pfizer Wins 107-Million From AstraZeneca

(Dover, DE) -- A Delaware federal jury says the medical company AstraZeneca violated patent rights during an experimental lung cancer trial. On Friday, AstraZeneca was ordered to pay Pfizer 107-million-dollars after an investigation found an AstraZeneca medication infringed on two Pfizer patents that cover methods for treating cancer. The lung cancer drug in question, Tagrisso, earned AstraZeneca nearly six-billion-dollars in revenue last year. A spokesperson for AstraZeneca said they’re disappointed with the verdict.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Eye Small Pharmacy Protections

(Harrisburg, PA) -- Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing a plan that would protect small, independent pharmacies. The new proposal would create a pathway for pharmacists to file complaints against pharmacy benefit managers who have an outsized influence on the pharmacy marketplace. The legislation would also require more transparency on prices and discounts. State Rep. Jessica Benham says the PBMs have squeezed smaller, independent pharmacists, noting that if Mom and Pop pharmacies completely close, many smaller communities across Pennsylvania won’t have any local drug stores.

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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.

Republican Women Meeting

The Guadalupe County Republican Women will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Seguin Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. The guest speaker will be Dr. Debbie Cottrell, President of Texas Lutheran University. The cost of the lunch is $20. To make lunch reservations, email silvercenter@sbcglobal.net or call 830-391-3979 or. For more information, visit www.guadalupe-county-rw.com/.

Whole Food Plant Based Potluck

There will be a Whole Food Plant Based Potluck from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 in Heirholzer Hall of the First Methodist Church Seguin. The speaker will be Adam Sud, Behavioral Wellness, Nutrition Expert, International Speaker, and Founder and CEO of Positive Change. He will speak on Diabetes and what you can do to reverse it. If you would like to bring a dish to share, remember no animal products. No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, cheese, and no added oils.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids Kingdom Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The City of Seguin will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Kids Kingdom Playground at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24 at 1123 S. Austin St. in Seguin near the Little League fields.

Making Your Grief Count Program

The Emanuel’s Bereavement Care Ministry will present, Making Your Grief Count, a three-week program for those who have experienced loss, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, Sunday, June 2, and Sunday, June 9 in the Emanuel’s Family Life Center, located at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. The program will be facilitated by Pastor Darwin Huartson. Participants will learn about healthy coping tools and a path to healing in a supportive environment. For more information email Donna@ elcseguin.org or call 830-556-3542.

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.

City of Seguin Non-Emergency Offices Memorial Day Closure

The City of Seguin Non-Emergency Offices will be Closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Garbage and recycling will be picked up as normal.

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.

Guadalupe Appraisal District Closure

The Guadalupe Appraisal District offices in Seguin and Schertz will be closed on Monday, May 27 and will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony

The American GI Forum of Seguin will conduct a Flag Raising Ceremony in commemoration of Memorial Day at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at Manuel Castilla Park, located at 2261 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin.

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 830-401-2422 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 28. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830401-2422 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.

Poverty Simulation

Rethink poverty and expand your understanding of poverty with CCSCT and TLU Nursing during their interactive Poverty Simulation from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at the Seguin Coliseum. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at www. ccsctpovertysim.rsvpify.com.

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Regional Job Fair

The Schertz Economic Development Corportation, the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation will host a Regional Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at 1400 Schertz Pkwy in Schertz. The event will feature over 60 employers from Schertz, Cibolo, New Braunfels, and Seguin. For more information, visit www.info. seguinedc.com/inforegionaljobfair-5-30-24.

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 830-4012422 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.

Seguin Construction Trades Booster Club

Inauguration of Founding Members

The Seguin Construction Trades Booster Club will have its Inauguration of Founding Members from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at Sips & Gulps.

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

Nominations for Rising Stars of Guadalupe County Nominations are open until Saturday, June 1 for The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Rising Stars of Guadalupe County. For applications and more information, call 830-379-6382.

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.

United Women in Faith Ladies Tea

The Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church United Women in Faith will have a Ladies Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 in Karrick Hall of First Presbyterian Church, located at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin. RSVP by Saturday, May 25 to 210-365-9627.

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 Postponed

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Chamber Championship Golf Tournament from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3 to Monday, Oct. 7 at The Bandit Golf Course. To register, visit www.seguinchamber.com. For more

information, call 830-379-6382 or email cofc@ seguinchamber.com.

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.

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 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.

Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow

This summer, GVEc and the City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back the Texas A&M Chemistry Roadshow at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the Seguin Coliseum. The target audience is 3rd grade through 12th grade plus adult learners. For more information, visit www.chem.tamu.edu/roadshow/ or email Kasie Tankersley at ktandersley@gvec.org.

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.

Military Appreciation Chamber Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Military Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The cost of the meal is $20 for member in advance or $25 for non-members and late registration.

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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.

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 830-272-0040, 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.

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, June 7 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 June entertainment will be provided by Madelyn Abrameit and the Beneficiary will be the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication

The Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley will have Home Dedication for Dalia Acosta at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 at 724 E. Walnut St. in Seguin.

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 830305-8829.

Geronimo VFW Jam Session

The Geronimo VFW will have a Jam Session from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. For more informa -

tion, 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, June 11 at St. John Lutheran Church, located at FM 465 in Marion. The presenter will be David Will continuing his series on “Saving Our Praires. Part 2 will be on “Saving Our Native Grasses.” For more information, visit www.npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/.

Molly Hatchet/Knotty Grove at the Brauntex

Midales Entertainment will present Southern rock legendary band, Molly Hatchet with special guests Knotty Grove from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, located at 290 W. San Antonio St. in New Braunfels. Tickets and more information are available at www.brauntex.org or call 830-6270808.

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.

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, June 18 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 830-3795421. If there is no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they receive the message.

Activities Fair for Veterans

There will be an Activities Fair for Veterans from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-3034188, ext. 1249.

Fourth of July Parade Application Deadline

The City of Seguin Main Street Program is accepting applications for the Fourth of July Parade until Friday, June 21. Applications are available at the Seguin Visitor Center, located at 200 S. Austin St. or online at www.seguintexas.gov/ fourthofjuly.

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/747ccb91-2f4c4281-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.

July

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, July 5 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 June entertainment will be provided by the Brushy Creek Boys and the Beneficiary will be Kidsight.

Basic Mediation Training

The Central Texas Dispute resolution Center will offer its Basic Mediation Training on Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 and Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20 via Zoom. To register online, visit www.centexdrc.org or email csheppard@cemtexdrc.org.

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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.

AP and Advanced Art Workshops

The Seguin Art League will offer AP and Advanced Art Workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The workshops will be taught by certified art teachers and will provide real solutions and strategies for a successful portfolio with creative art concepts and lessons in order to provide a jumpstart for the 2024-2025 school year. The cost is $60 a day and supplies are included. Limit 10 students. For more information, call 830-3050472.

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

Understand Your Medicare Options Seminars

The GRMC, GHN and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Healthcare Advisory Committee will offer free educational seminars on Understand Your Medicare Options at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 and at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 in the GRMC Upstairs Classroom (Enter Central Entrance Lobby), located at 1215 E. Court St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-303-4846.

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 selfpaced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the pro-

gram 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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