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Guadalupe County Judge explains decision for the advisory of masks, face coverings

By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

face mask and it is titled in such a way that it explains to be at a commercial establishments but we want the (Guadalupe County) -- Guadalupe public to know this is an County Judge Kyle Kutscher is advisory. This is not an order sharing more information that is punishable by a fine. behind his decision of advising The purpose of the advisory folks to wear face coverings or really is to reinforce the fact of masks while out in public. how important it is for the public to understand what a The advisory relating to face crucial point with the number of coverings was announced and COVID cases we have in the county posted by his office Friday afternoon. and on how important it is to protect Kutscher says the advisory is an attempt to yourself and be safe and look out for the best help further stop the spread of COVID-19. interest of the community," said Kutscher.

See DECISION, page 2 "This is an advisory relating to the wearing of

City of Seguin makes the wearing of masks mandatory at local businesses

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people feel more comfortable in going out in public all while ensuring that businesses (Seguin) – Despite an advisory call to mask stay open and people stay safe. up in Guadalupe County, Seguin Mayor Don Keil has gone a step further by making “What a lot of people don’t know is that the it mandatory to wear masks or face governor has mandated the fact that we coverings in businesses within the city cannot force people to put a face mask on limits. Announcing the executive order in a ourselves and fine them for not doing so. video posting on social media, Keil says he So, what is allowed though is that we can has signed an executive order that “in some take businesses and ask them to enforce a ways enforc(es) a face mask ordinance here face mask rule within their businesses and in the city of Seguin.” then try to enforce some rules with the businesses,” said Keil.

He says with the increase in COVID-19 cases, he believes this order will help more See MASKS, page 3

GRMC releases update on COVID-19 cases, hospitalized patients (Seguin) -- As of June 26, 2020, Guadalupe County has 315 confirmed COVID-19 cases including 246 recovered cases and 69 active cases. DSHS is now also reporting cases that are pending investigation and Guadalupe County has 334 cases pending investigation.

This week the number of COVID-19 tests performed at GRMC have more than doubled and the percentage of positive test results has increased (these test results include patients from counties outside Guadalupe).

Emergency equipment, and process alterations as department visits for flu and/or COVID needed. like illness have tripled over the prior week.

Breakdown of the Numbers: Texas health care providers are required to report In one 48-hour-period, hospitalization positive COVID19 test results to numbers doubled. GRMC is definitely Department of State Health Services who being challenged as the need for inpatient then investigates positive cases and care has rapidly increased. Numbers of shares the information with the county COVID-19 patients at GRMC: Currently officials from the county where the GRMC has 26 hospitalized COVID-19 person resides. Positive case numbers are patients. This number changes frequently. attributed to the person’s county of residence regardless of where the patient GRMC Dedicated Units: GRMC is located when they are tested and/or continues to care for all community treated. Due to the flow of information, health issues and has dedicated a portion the volume of COVID-19 testing, and the of its campus as a COVID-19 unit and a volume of reporting to DSHS there are dedicated COVID-19 ICU. During this delays in the time it takes for the numbers spike in community transmission, to reconcile between DSHS and Texas GRMC conducts daily strategy calls counties. focused on ensuring adequate staffing, See GRMC CASES, page 2

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Seguin hospital provides release on COVID-19 patients GRMC CASES, continued from page 1

26, 2020 Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher entered an order requiring commercial entities to create health and safety policies and wear face coverings where 6 feet of separation is not feasible. Face covering are strongly recommended for county residents (10 years and older) in addition to keeping six feet of distance between individuals.

Seguin Mayor’s Order: Seguin Mayor Don Kiel issued an order on June 26, 2020 requiring that businesses within the City of Seguin to create health and safety policies for their businesses that require patrons to wear face coverings and implement other health measures such as health screenings and temperature checks. Failure of businesses to implement Stay Informed: Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is and post their policies may result in a fine not to exceed committed to providing our community with updated $1,000.00. information as warranted during this challenging time. For further information, please visit our website at Guadalupe County Judge Kutscher’s Advisory Order: On June www.grmcdcenter.com.

Guadalupe County encourages masks, face coverings DECISION, continued from page 1 Kutscher says the decision was made after hearing the concerns, challenges and suggestions by other officials across the county.

"We met with all the mayors and had good conversation, talked about some of the challenges like some of the mayors that previously spoke about in public earlier this week but ultimately, it all came to the agreement that this was the best way to move forward at this time but as the governor has said, that if these measures do not work, I think the community could almost expect additional requirements and restrictions to be handed down from the governor and or local governments," said Kutscher.

Kutscher says he hopes residents on their own will do their part to help cut down on the increase in positive cases.

"We are seeing a substantial increase in the number of COVID positive tests in the county. There is a spike that's due to different factors. I think one, additional testing but also, the number of people that are catching the virus in the community. The other thing that we've been watching and what led to us moving forward with an advisory is the number of increased hospitalizations that we are seeing not only in our community but also in the region. That's the biggest thing we want to stress in the community is we want to do our part to protect the hospital, the medical community and the folks in our town and in our county," said Kutscher.

Kutscher says the wearing of masks will also be encouraged by those entering county offices to conduct daily business. However, he is asking the public to call in advance to see if business can be conducted over the phone or electronically.

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Local businesses required to enforce mask policy Seguin businesses could face $1,000 fine

MASKS, continued from page 1 While the city thought going to businesses was a tall order at the beginning of this pandemic, he now believes it is the right thing to do.

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“We have a lot of cases that are starting to stack up,” said Keil.

Reading from the document, Keil thought it was important to focus on the most pertinent part of the order. He reads from the health and safety policy, “all commercial entities in the city of Seguin providing goods or services directly to the public must develop, post and implement a health and safety policy and that police must require at a minimum that all employees or visitors to the commercial entity’s business premises or other facilities wear face coverings when in an area performing an activity which will Face coverings do not need to be worn in necessarily involve close contact or the following circumstances: proximity to co-workers or to the public When exercising outside or where six feet separation is not feasible.” engaging in outside physical activity While driving alone or with Officials say failure for businesses to passengers of the same household develop and implement such health and When doing so poses a greater safety policy could result in a fine not to mental or physical health, safety or security exceed $1,000.

While pumping gas or operating Those 10 years or older will be required to outdoor equipment While in a building or activity that wear a mask in local businesses. These face requires security surveillance or security risk coverings can and may include scarfs, such as a bank bandanas, homemade masks, and When consuming food and drink. handkerchiefs.

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Mayor Don Keil In its effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the city has also launched a public campaign called “Mask Up Seguin.”

In addition to the face masks, the order prohibits, with a few exceptions, any outdoor gathering estimated to be in excess of 100 people. The order which went into effect Friday will be in place through Tuesday, July 7 unless extended, modified, or terminated early.

The entire executive order signed by Seguin Mayor Keil and his video posting can be found in today’s online edition of the Seguin Daily News.

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Sports Brought to you exclusively by First Commercial Bank Texas Lutheran Football, senior safety James Bell pick up preseason recognition from organizations

(Seguin) - The Texas Lutheran Bulldogs picked up a Preseason Top 25 for NCAA Division III. TLU is coming off an preseason Top 25 ranking recently, and senior safety James 8-2 season and a second-place finish in the American Southwest Bell was named to a preseason team and mentioned on an Conference. TLU was 8-1 in conference play in 2019.

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Bell, a three-year starter at free safety for the Bulldogs, was The Bulldogs are ranked 19th in the 2020 Street & Smith's named to Dave Campbell's Texas Football Small College

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"It felt great to be noticed," said Bell. "I'm not going to settle with what I've accomplished, and I know the team will not settle with what we have done. There is more to do."

In 2019, Bell was a Second Team All-America pick by D3football.com and earned First Team All-ASC honors and D3football.com All-South Region honors for a third consecutive season. Bell racked up 48 tackles with an interception and a half-sack last season.

TLU Athletics is preparing for its 2020 fall sports seasons with the hope that the seasons start as scheduled but with the knowledge that In his career, Bell has 11 career interceptions, 156 total the seasons could be much different than originally planned. tackles, nine pass break-ups, and one interception returned for a touchdown.

"TLU's administration and our athletics office have worked closely together since the early days of the pandemic to The Bulldogs were ranked in the Top 25 and in the regional imagine what our fall and spring sports seasons will look rankings at times during the 2019 season, and TLU played like in 2020 and 2021 in the midst of COVID-19," said Bill for the conference championship on Nov. 9 at then- Miller, TLU's director of athletics. "We would like to say defending national champion Mary Hardin-Baylor. that everything will be as it once was in years past, but we know that changes will and must be made. Right now we TLU's eight wins in the ASC were the most by a Bulldog don't know specifically what those changes are, but we are squad in the university's 18 seasons in the ASC (1998-2012, working extremely hard to plan and prepare."

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"Planning for athletics at TLU is part of a larger effort underway The eight overall wins marked just the eighth time in TLU's at TLU to ensure that our campus is opened safely in the fall, 85 football seasons that the Bulldogs have won that many providing our students with opportunities guided by the new games in a single season. environment we are in. We are working closely with our partners in the NCAA, the NCAA Division III, and our two conferences The Bulldogs were picked fourth in the 2019 ASC Preseason - the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and the American Football Poll. TLU was picked behind UMHB, Hardin- Southwest Conference - to start our seasons at some point this Simmons, and East Texas Baptist. fall and to play schedules that lead to championship opportunities, whether those opportunities present themselves at TLU defeated ETBU on the road on Sept. 21 and then the conference level or at the national level." defeated then-No. 6 HSU on the road on Oct. 5. The win over HSU was the second win for TLU all-time at the TLU plays official NCAA fall schedules in the following Cowboys' Shelton Stadium. sports: football, men's soccer, women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's cross country, and men's cross country.

The wins over ETBU and HSU were part of the Bulldogs' The Bulldogs play in the American Southwest Conference seven-game win streak entering the UMHB game. for football. The rest of TLU's fall and spring sports (except for men's and women's indoor track & field) compete in the Bell and the TLU defense combined with the TLU offense to SCAC. TLU's teams in men's and women's indoor track & produce a team turnover margin per game of plus-1.5. The field compete as NCAA independents since the SCAC does Bulldogs' turnover margin ranked sixth in NCAA Division III. not sponsor the sport among its members.

The TLU defense also ranked 12th nationally in defensive TLU is tentatively scheduled to begin its 2020 football touchdowns, with four, and ranked 23rd in fumbles season with a Sept. 5 road game in Conway, Ark., against recovered, with 12.

Hendrix College. The Bulldogs' first home game, and first conference contest, is tentatively set for Sept. 12 in TLU's The Bulldog defense ranked 24th in sacks, at 3.2 per contest, Bulldog Stadium against Howard Payne. Both games are and 30th in team tackles for loss, at 8.0 per game. scheduled for 6 p.m. kickoffs.

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Vital Statistics

Bill M. Lowe

Mr. Bill M. Lowe made his final passing home to rest with the Lord in eternal life, high up on that hill with his wife on June 21, 2020.

He was born in New Castle, Texas on June 28, 1929 to Aylene (Stringer) and Charles Lowe.

Bill played football for several colleges where he would meet the love of his life, Norabel Richards. They would be married for 58 wonderful years. He continued to play football for the United States Army and would end his career after playing Pro-Canadian football for three years. Returning to Texas at the request of his wife and for the birth of their son, Bill found a job as a repo man, until he was recruited by Luby’s Cafeterias. He was the youngest to become first manager of his own cafeteria.

That is when he and his family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. He and Nora adopted a little girl. Bill went on to become a successful entrepreneur with many different businesses, ranging from real estate and oil, to trade schools, telecommunications and automotive dealerships including Seguin Chevrolet. He was also a silent investor for several different institutions, one being the birth of American Bank. Over the years Bill has won many awards, sat on countless committees and board of directors. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. Bill was a loyal and generous family man, not only to his immediate family, but to his extended family and friends as well. He was a jovial man with a great sense of humor, and a great eye for business, which made him loved and respected by the people who knew him, worked for him and the people who met him.

He was a member of the Methodist Church, and lived as he believed, through Christ.

Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife Nora, his son, Larry and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Kay Lowe; granddaughter, Casey Diane Lowe; greatgranddaughter, Justice Todd; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces, as well as great-great-nephews and nieces. We all loved him and will miss him dearly.

A note of gratitude is extended to Bill Lowe’s personal safety companions of several years.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions private graveside services and interment will be held on

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, or St. Johns United Methodist Church, 5300 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. You are invited to sign the guest book at .

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

Ben J. Logan On June 9, 2020, Ben J. Logan passed away at his home in east Guadalupe County. He was 88 years old.

Ben was born in Howland, Texas on December 15, 1931 to Clarence and Virginia Logan. The family later moved to Roxton, Texas, where he attended Roxton High School. He played high school football and always had a part-time job.

In his high school yearbook, beside his senior picture, it is noted that he was Roxton’s Clark Gable.î Following graduation, he attended North Texas State College and later joined the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Seguin and enjoyed being a Realtor.

Later, he managed his own and others’ rental properties and maintained an office in town, which he visited daily. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seguin, a former Seguin Chamber Ambassador, the American Legion H U Wood Post 245 in Seguin and a former member of the Seguin Noon Lions Club.

In 1987 he married Ann Baker and moved to east Guadalupe County. He thoroughly enjoyed life on the farm, where he planted many trees and shrubs and always had a garden. He and Ann led an active life together, dancing, traveling, playing cards, and visiting with family and old and new friends.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; son and daughterin-law, Dan and Kristie Logan; daughter and sonin-law, Patti and David Tucker; stepson and daughter-in-law, Greg and Brandi Midkiff; grandchildren and their spouses, Alicia and Joe Light, Tamra and Brian McLellan, Ellen and Will McCutcheon, Daniel and Allie Midkiff, Jessica and Justin Dozier, Anna Midkiff, Emilie Midkiff, and Katie Logan; and great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Light, and Isla McClellan; brother, Don Logan and wife Judy and cousins, Penney McGraw, June Brunson and Kelley Logan and wife Sara.

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Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Highsmith Cemetery at the corner of Highway 90 and Highsmith Road near Luling.

A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. For those unable to attend the service will be live streamed at . Depending on restrictions at the time, social distancing protocol outlined by the CDC and the State of Texas will be followed.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at . Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Desire’ Renee Guardiola Desire’ Renee Guardiola, age 23 of Seguin, Texas, tragically left this world unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and entered into eternal rest joining her sweet baby angel Emery Skye Garcia.

She was born on April 9, 1997 in Seguin, Texas.

The daughter of Leticia “Letty” Joy Mertz (husband Javier Vasquez) and Jason T. Guardiola Sr., Desire’ was an extremely loving and compassionate person with an enormous heart, she was a hard-working young woman and was always ready for any challenge. Desire’ loved to dance, listen to music, shop, and just hang out with her loved ones and her pets, Chloe and Princess. Her smile was pure joy, a smile so beautiful that it would touch your soul and light up the entire room.

There were so many wonderful qualities about her…… Beauty, grace and strength being just a few. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. She had many different roles in life, she was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, niece, cousin, friend and sister. The relationship she had with her brother was a special one.

Desire’ was the best big sister that taught him a lot and she always had his back. Their bond was and still is unbreakable. Desire’ is preceded in death by her infant daughter whom she loved more than anything in this world, Emery Skye Garcia, and her beloved grandfather, Pedro S. Villareal Sr., she leaves behind her parents, Jason T. Guardiola Sr., Leticia Joy Mertz and step-father, Javier Vasquez; her grandmothers,

Melinda Mertz (Villareal) and Brenda Guardiola; her brother, Jason Guardiola Jr.; half brother and sister, Isaiah and Malissa Guardiola; aunts and uncles, Adrian Mertz, Christopher Mertz, Franklin Guardiola, Anna Herrera, David Guardiola, Lisa Shehane, Teddy Guardiola, Krystal Guardiola, Christy Guardiola and Nina Guerra; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and a whole lot of friends. Although Desire’ left this world suddenly, her family is at peace knowing that she is with her beautiful baby girl being the best mom she always wanted to be.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with The Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic cemetery.

There will be limited seating and services will be live streamed in the Parish Hall and or you may view from the comforts of your home at St. James Catholic Church Seguin Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/saintjamescc/. All covid-19 restrictions protocol will be followed.

Face coverings will be worn inside. social distancing protocol outlined by the CDC and the State of Texas will be followed. Serving as Desire’s pallbearers will be her cousins and friends, Alexis Garcia, Murissa Zuniga, Anyah Garcia, Mary Guardiola, Jessica Sanchez, and Stephanie Hernandez. Serving as Honorary pallbearer will be Alfred Lozano Jr. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed.

“When you think of Desire’ celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is short and fragile and should be lived to the fullest.” A special message from her family. 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.

Bonnie Crenshaw Bonnie Crenshaw died June 16th at the age of 74.

She is survived by her husband, Willie D. Crenshaw, two daughters and one son. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, July 9th at 10:30 Am at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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Gloria Sutherland Gloria Sutherland died on June 18th at the age of 73 and is survived by daughter, Teri Clark and son, Charles Clark, and sister, Diane Mitchell William's. Memorial Services are scheduled for July 18th at Temple Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio at 12 Noon. Services are ENTRUSTED to REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary!

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Vital Statistics Nancy Lea Lee

Nancy Lea Lee, age 67 of Seguin, Texas passed away on June 20, 2020.

Nancy was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 23, 1953 to Anne (Ivey) and William Owens.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lee and her father..

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Survivors include her daughters, Megan McKinney and husband Cloman, and Katherine Lee; step son, Travis Lee and wife Shannon; grandchildren, Lillian Whitehead, Hayley McKinney, Adaline Wilkins, Joey Wilkins, Levin McKinney, Charley McKinney, Austin Burke, Sawyer Lee, Lila Lee, and Samara Medina; mother, Anne Owens; sisters, Linda Craig and husband Jerry, and Mary Richmann and husband Dave; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions private services will be held but you may view the services livestream on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at https://vimeo.com/event/127306.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Little, Jr Andrew Jackson Jack Little, Jr., age 80 of Floresville, Texas, passed away on June 24, 2020.

Jack was born on February 14, 1940 in Monticello, Florida to Mary Sue (Dillard) and Andrew Jackson Little, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Sybil Anne McKinney and Betty Rae Wright.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Kathleen M. Little; son, John Andrew Little and wife JoDe; granddaughter and light of his life, Natasha Little; numerous nieces, nephews other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will begin on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Roy Collins officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow in the Kingsbury Cemetery in Kingsbury, Texas.

Due to Covid – 19 restrictions all protocol with social distancing and limited seating must be followed. Face coverings must be worn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, SouthWest Affiliate, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.

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, 830-5495912.

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The Country Church Attic The Country Church Attic is now open for full service. Social distancing will be observed. Mask and gloves will be provided.

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.

To be sure your religious organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Guadalupe County will hold a Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29 in Suite 207 at the Guadalupe County Courthouse, located at 101 East Court St. The plan includes Guadalupe County, Cibolo, and Seguin. Questions regarding the plan may be emailed to rachel@h2partnersusa.com.

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Virtual Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook.com/SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Virtual Summer Reading Experience 2020 Summer Reading Experience The Seguin Public Library will offer its Virtual Summer Reading The Seguin Public Library's "Imagine Your Story!" 2020 Summer Reading Experience: Tall Tale Mad Libs and "How to Make a Tornado in a Jar," at Experience is underway. All you need to do is register, pick up your 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2 at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 for gameboard and start imagining your story. To register and for more additional information. information call 830-401-2422 or visit . The library is located at 313 W. Nolte St. in Seguin.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.

Virtual Toddler Time Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join Tuesdays. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text information.

210-722-9054.

Virtual Teen Tuesday The Seguin Public Library will host virtual weekly activities for youth ages 12-17 Tuesdays through June 30. Videos will be streamed from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or at library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Community Music Academy Registration Registration for the TLU Community Music Academy Strings and Choir Classes for Fall 2020 will run until Friday, July 3. Tuition is free and instruments will be provide with very minimal fees. Registration for CMA Level 2 Strings Classes, Orchestras, and Choirs will open Saturday, Aug. 1.

To register visit , call 830-372-6448, or email svader@tlu.edu.

Survivors of Suicide Grief Webinar Hope Hospice will offer a free 5-session Survivors of Grief Webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in June. For more information and to register for the Zoom link, call 830-358-5300. The Suicide Grief Support Group will meet in person once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna from the Seguin Public Library reads aloud scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections at 10 a.m. from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or . Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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July 4 Activities Cancelled in City of Seguin The City of Seguin has cancelled all July 4 activities. There will be no Firework Fiesta, or Biggest Small town Fourth of July Parade. KWED has also cancelled Freedom Fiesta.

Big Red Barn Market Days The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days, aka its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the months at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit , email redbarseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-379-0933.

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Master Naturalist Meet N' Greet The Guadalupe Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist will have a Meet N' Greet to learn more about its program from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the AgriLife Extension Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. Social Distancing will be practiced and protective face covering is encouraged.

Summer Day Camp Summer Day Camp will be held at the Seguin Coliseum. Procedures have been adjusted to abide by the newly released federal, state and local health standards for day camp programs. All field trips, park visits, bus transportation, and (optional) summer classes such as swimming lessons Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program and golf are cancelled. The camp will be held through Friday, July 24, The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and 2020. Call 830-401-2480 for more information. serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877877 or visiting SummerFood.org.

SOLC Summer Adventure Camp Registration is now open for the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Fan Drive Center Summer Adventure Camp through July 24. Registration forms and The Seguin Fire Department's Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway more information is available at . Applications are also being accepted for and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the camp counselors and counselors-in-training. Submit resume and references Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. to info@seguinolc.org.

Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830401-2321.

Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin Registration Registration for the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Ballet Folklorico LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has vegetables ready to pick. and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step. For more Aug. 11 at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-401-0232 or visit . information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.

Calling All Artists The Seguin Main Street and the Downtown Business Alliance will accept original artwork for the 2020 Sip 'n Stroll mug featuring the 1889 Victorian style Guadalupe County Courthouse. The artwork should fit a rectangle measuring 4" high x 8" wide or a ration similar of 2:1. Artwork should be submitted to the Seguin Main Street office located at 116 N. Camp St. by Friday, July 10. Sip 'n Stroll is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. For more information visit .

Master Naturalist Training The Guadalupe Master Naturalists have applications available for the 2020 training class to become a certified naturalist. The classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, August 11 and will continue every other Tuesday to Nov. 21 at the Schertz Senior Center, located at 608 Schertz Parkway in Schertz. The cost is $110 and the deadline to apply is Saturday, Aug. 1. Applications are available online at . For more information call 830-379-1972.

To ensure non-profit organization's meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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