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GRMC reports 14 COVID-related deaths, over 100 patients admitted for virus

By Darren Dunn and Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

that the county is reporting is three, but our local hospital has reported 13 to us so that gives you an idea of how the delay in the numbers are coming from the state. Most of the information that we are receiving today is two weeks old so the state - I've reached out to them to try to get this information a little sooner. I asked for hospitalizations and deaths to come to me sooner than the active cases so hopefully, we can get that information sooner, but you should see these numbers start to reflect within the next week or so from the state's report," said Pinder.

(Guadalupe County) - - COVID-19 is probably having a bigger impact on Guadalupe County than many people may think. Later Tuesday night, the county added one more additional death making the confirmation 14. It's not clear if all of those patients lived here in Guadalupe County. But what is clear, is that the virus is putting a high demand on health care professionals treating COVID-19 patients locally.

GRMC CEO Robert Haynes reported the hospital's COVID-19 death total to Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher prior to Tuesday's meeting of the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court. During that meeting, however, Haynes shared more about GRMC's continued role in the COVID-19 pandemic and its partnership with STRAC, a regional body that works with hospitals to try to help coordinate resources in this region.

"I would like to tell you that the community hospital that you own has pretty much become a COVID institution with over 40 patients that are COVID. We are the highest hospitalized COVID facility from a rural standpoint in our region. We have received 10 nurses from STRAC. We are waiting for our respiratory therapists from STRAC (Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council). We have asked for more help because in order to continue to do what we are doing, we need manpower. So, we are working with the state on that. Patrick Pinder who is one of your team, I believe, and his team have done an excellent job. I know we make calls every Tuesday at 3 p.m. and share some information but you guys have been excellent when we ask for things, tents or whatever it is either here or at our urgent care center, to actually respond quickly. The hospital that you knew six months ago or three months ago, is a very different place today and we are focused on COVID and we expect to be focused on it for at least another month. I really just want to say thank you to the county and the commissioners court itself," said Haynes.

In all, GRMC has treated more than 100 COVID patients since the outbreak began, but in recent weeks, those numbers have gone up exponentially. County officials reported the hospital had

The county does not have its own public health department, like some other neighboring counties. So, Guadalupe County relies on the Texas Department of State Health Services Region 8 Office in San Antonio to compile and release the data on behalf of the county. Again, that arrangement has led to a backlog of potential COVID-19 cases. The state adds pending cases to the county's overall total, because most of those cases are positive tests that have not been verified by the state. As of Monday, there were 584 pending cases, with the county reporting 47 active cases. The active case count is likely much higher, but reportedly, the backlog of pending cases makes it difficult for the public to grasp just how much the virus has spread in recent weeks.

43 COVID-19 patients as of Monday night. Not all of those patients are from Guadalupe County, but they are being treated here. Local people as well as those across the area are getting sick and in some cases in need of hospitalization. As more patients come into the hospital, it doesn't matter what their zip code is.

That's because regardless of where the patient comes from, local hospital workers have to treat them.

Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator and fire marshal, says the most current information about people being tested positive or dying in Guadalupe County is unknown because they are unable to track that data.

"Mr. Haynes spoke with the County Judge and informed him that since the start of COVID, there's been 110 people admitted into GRMC and as of this morning, GRMC has reported 13 deaths.

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Pinder says in response to ensuring accurate and timely data, Guadalupe County's numbers will now be coming from another source.

"So, Guadalupe County is now being subbed-out to a private contractor to continue contact tracings since we have so many cases pending. We are one of the highest counties with cases pending so yes, we are now subbed-out to a private company doing all of our contact tracings so the state, the DSHS is not the ones doing our tracing. They are just provided the information to the company and that company gives them the information back," said Pinder.

County Judge Kyle Kutscher says without its own public health department, reporting these numbers quickly and accurately has been a challenge for the county since the start of the pandemic.

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Man arrested after stabbing his girlfriend GRMC, county provides updates on COVID-19 during early morning argument

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By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- A 19-year old woman remains hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times by her boyfriend Monday morning.

Seguin Police Chief Terry Nichols says the incident occurred around 8:15 a.m.

Monday at a home located in the 2100 block of Chapman Street. Nichols says the couple had been arguing throughout the night, when the verbal fight turned dangerous.

"We got called for a stabbing that had just occurred over on Chapman. A 19-year-old victim had been stabbed multiple times by a boyfriend a 21year-old. He had fled the scene and she went to SAMC in serious but stable condition. We located him a little bit later at a residence on San Marcos Street and took him into custody without incident," said Nichols.

The couple has been identified as Eduardo Reyna Jr., 21 and Risa Alvarado, 19, both of Seguin. Chief Nichols says the Alvardo's mother very likely saved her daughter's life. He says the mom intervened during the assault and prevented Reyna from stabbing her more.

"We understand they had been up all night. It's a relationship, a boyfriend, girlfriend relationship, and they had been arguing throughout the night and it led to some type of altercation this morning. The victim's mom heard it and actually stopped the assault from

happening and probably saved the young lady's life," said GRMC, continued from page 1 Nichols.

Reyna had fled the scene by the time officers arrived, but Nichols says some quick police work allowed them to locate the suspect and bring him into custody.

"We got some leads of where he might be and fled the scene prior to our arrival. We located his vehicle and him ultimately over on San Marcos Street at another residence and he was taken into custody without any incident and transported to the Guadalupe County Jail. He is currently charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, family violence and he is currently incarcerated," said Nichols.

Nichols says it's a case that could have ended much worse.

He says that Alvarado was transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center, where she is said to be in serious condition.

"Thank goodness (for a private contractor) because we need to be more accurate and timelier with that and that's the challenge. People need to understand because we don't have an individual public health department, other similarly sized counties within the region do. I've seen comments going 'why is Guadalupe County so high and the others are so small?' Well Comal and Hays and others don't have a bunch of pending cases, but they have a lot of active cases because, they are up to date on their contact tracing. With us, compare us to smaller counties, it may only be eight or 10 pending cases," said Kutscher.

The good news reportedly is that most people are still recovering from the virus.

There is a total of 963 cases in Guadalupe County, including confirmed, probable and pending cases. Of that number, 333 people have recovered from the virus. There

was a time when there were more recoveries than there were confirmed cases, but that's no longer the case.

In his statements to the commissioner’s court, Haynes also made sure to thank the court for advising that folks wear their mask when going out in public. He says it only alleviates the stress for his team at GRMC and in the end helps to save more lives.

"Thank you to the court for what have you done with the community as far as masking.

It definitely makes a difference in the work that we are doing," said Haynes.

Health officials say reducing the spread of the virus is something that everyone can and should do. These health protocols are those that have been laid out by state and federal officials. They include frequently washing your hands, staying home when you can, practicing social distancing, and wearing a mask when you go out.

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Chamber hosts meeting on educational inequalities

Thursday's virtual event aimed to highlight what's being done to make things better

By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is leading a local initiative to try discussing more ways to provide more equal opportunities for people in this community.

Chamber President Kendy Gravett says the local effort is an extension of a broader conversation started recently by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Gravett the national conversation focused on people who have traditionally been left behind.

ber and many other organizations. She says they recognize that they need to pivot towards some of these new opportunities to make our businesses and our communities better.

"There's just not that many people that have been able to continue life as normal. So, at this pivot time, we need to take advantage of this. We weren't used to all of these new platforms and I tell you what, I've built a lot of skills in the last few months that I was reluctant to spend time to do like being on video and doing presentations and revamping events at the last minute and I mean last minute, right? Is it going to go on? Is it not going to go on? It's a new world but we want to take advantage of this time and we want to grow and we want to help our community grow and so that's kind of the idea along with the U.S. Chamber's national initiative is we want to join in on that growth," said Gravett.

"We are planning to have a discussion about what they are currently doing, their best practices, as a way to share ideas and find out what their thinking about as far as addressing it in their own organizations as well as what they think the community needs to know about these situations and so, we have a lot of news out there Gravett says the chamber wants to look at ways that and there's a lot of places to get information and we the local community is trying to address these oppor- want to be able to provide information locally to you tunity gaps. She says the first virtual event will feature from the source and that's our educators," said Gravett. Gravett says after participating in the U.S. a discussion about education. She says several local Chamber's broader discussion, she recognized that educational leaders will be on hand to have a discus- The community is invited to listen in to the discus- there were a number of ways that the chamber sion about how we make sure that those opportunities sion. Gravett says that people are encouraged to sign could use its organization to help lead some of are available to everyone. Gravett says there will be up and listen and submit questions during the presen- these discussions. an impressive lineup of panelist during this first event. tation. She says this is an important topic for this community, and it's one of the reasons why they selected "We are the organization that can convenes, that col"We have the Navarro Superintendent. We have the education as their first topic. laborates and connects. That's our three ways that we assistant superintendent; her title is chief academic offireally shine as a chamber and so to use that platform, cer from Navarro. We have the superintendent from "The attendees will be not in video or in audio mode we are pulling together the first of our series is the trySeguin. We have two of our newest members from but they will be able to submit questions through the ing to close the gaps of equality, of opportunity and Texas State University, the diversity inclusion depart- Q&A option at the bottom of the Zoom or if they want education," said Gravett. ment that will be on call as well as our board member to send questions or issues that they would like to disDr. Bernadette Buchanan from TLU," said Gravett. cuss, in advance, they can send it to me at the email Gravett says they plan to have more of these that they will get during registration so you must reg- types of discussions in the future, including Gravett says the discussion on educational inequali- ister to be a part of it," said Gravett. ways to close the opportunity gaps that exist in ties will get started at 9 a.m. Thursday via Zoom. She other industries. Those who would like to join says each speaker will be given time to discuss how The chamber is stepping into a new space with this the virtual discussion on education, can register each entity is working to make sure that the provide discussion. Gravett says the current challenges in the on the chamber's website, , or call the chamber the best educational opportunities for all students. world today have created a pivot point for the cham- office at 830-379-6382.

"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a national initiative to address the opportunity gaps in our nation and to work together to try to come up with some good ideas to move forward," said Gravett.

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Big Game Rewind – the area’s top sports moments of 2019-20: Navarro Volleyball - the five-set area playoff win over Sinton -Mike McBride, Sports Director-

(Seguin) - We continue to look back and revisit the best moments in high school sports for the teams in the KWED/ Seguin Daily News coverage area that completed their seasons during the 2019-20 school year.

The sixth installment in the series focuses on the Navarro volleyball team's top momen from 2019, the five-set win over Sinton in the area round of the UIL playoffs on November 7.

The Panthers were one of the top 4A teams in the state last fall, but happened to finish second in District 30-4A behind a La Vernia program that was also among the best in Texas. In fact, each team finished tied for 9th in the TGCA's final 4A state poll.

Head coach Nicole Blakeman's squad recovered nicely from its final district loss to La Vernia in late October with a 3-1 win over Cuero, a 3-2 victory over 6A San Antonio-Madison in a playoff warmup match, and a dominant 3-0 sweep of Carrizo Springs in the bi-district round of the Region IV playoff bracket.

Navarro faced a tough test and found a way to survive in the area round, eking out a 3-2 win over Sinton at Karnes City High School on Nov. 7 to earn a spot in the regional quarterfinals.

The Pirates claimed the first set 25-21, and the Panthers drew even with a 25-22 squeaker in the second. Navarro took a 2-1 match lead with a 25-20 win in the third set, but the momentum didn't last.

Gosch contributed to the attack with six kills. Madison McCaig was a force at the net with eight kills and 1.5 blocks, as was Haley Hoffmann with six kills and two blocks.

Sinton rolled to a 25-14 win in the fourth set to knot up the contest. Reeling from landing on the short end of the evening's most lopsided stretch, the Panthers regained their composure, sharpened their focus, and battled their way to a 15-10 triumph in the fifth and deciding set.

Navarro punched its ticket to the 4A Region IV tournament in the next playoff round with a 3-0 sweep of an

Navarro's All-State outside hitter Kelly Helms delivered a virtuoso performance to help extend her senior season. Helms put away 23 kills and came up with two blocks.

Sara Benner distributed 41 assists to go with two service aces and seven kills.

Nelly Brumley added nine kills, 26 digs, and two aces. Ashley Gosch and Carolyn Burch paced the defensive effort with 30 digs apiece, and

overmatched Hidalgo team, but the Panthers would fall to Caldwell 3-1 in the regional semifinals to finish with a final record of 37-9.

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Wednesday Sports Digest Rangers to open new stadium July 24, Gallo tests positive for COVID-19

(Arlington) - The Rangers will open their 60-game schedule on July 24th against the Rockies in the first game at new Globe Life Field.

After a five-game homestand, the Rangers embark on a six-game trip to San Francisco and Oakland. The club revealed that power-hitting outfielder Joey Gallo has tested positive for COVID-19. He is asymptomatic and remains in home isolation. Gallo is the second Texas player with a positive test reported. The first was lefty reliever Brett Martin.

SMU picks up transfer DB

(Dallas) - Cornerback Brandon Crossley has transferred to SMU from Colorado State. He was a four-star recruit in 2018 out of Little Elm, Texas and had initially committed to the Mustangs. He Astros return to summer workouts, appeared in 12 games, making one start, as a 2019 freshman with the set for July 24 opener (Houston) - The Astros returned to the field Tuesday after receiving Rams. Crossley will have four years to play three seasons if the their COVID-19 test results from last weekend. They canceled their NCAA approves him playing immediately. summer camp workouts Monday at Minute Maid Park and the University of Houston after the delay of the test results. Houston Chiefs agree to record extension with Mahomes begins its 60-game schedule on July 24 with four home games (Kansas City, MO) -- The Chiefs are locking up quarterback Patrick against the Mariners. The defending American League champs will Mahomes with a record contract. The 24-year-old Super Bowl conclude the Minute Maid Park opening homestand with two games MVP's agency tweeted that he's agreed to a 10-year, 503-millionagainst the Dodgers, who they beat in the 2017 World Series. The dollar extension, with 477-million in guarantee mechanisms. The Astros will finish the season with a seven-game trip to Seattle and former Texas Tech and Whitehouse High School standout's deal Texas ending September 27 at the Rangers new Globe Life Park. surpasses the Angels' Mike Trout for the richest in pro sports.

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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 daughter-in-law, Dan and Kristie Logan; daughter and son-in-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,

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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.

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 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. Services ENTRUSTED to the REVERENT Care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

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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Isabel Yolanda Arriaga

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Isabel Yolanda Arriaga, age 74 of Seguin, passed away on June 22, 2020.

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Visitation will begin on T h u r s d a y, July 9, 2020 at 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary followed by the recitation of the holy rosary at 7 p.m.

A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. for graveside services and interment at 10 a.m. at San Juan Cemetery in Prairie Lea, Texas with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating.

Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, all social distancing protocol will be followed, including limited seating and face coverings must be worn in the Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel.

Yolanda was born on March 29, 1946 in Seguin, Texas to Isabel (Ybanez) and Manuel Hernandez.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Jose P. Arriaga, Sr., her infant son, Joe Anthony Arriaga, her parents, brothers, Frank Hernandez, Emilio Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez and sisters, Virginia Sauceda, Elida Palomo and Mary Louise Hernandez.

Survivors include her sons, Joe Arriaga, Jr., and wife Darlene, Vicente Arriaga and wife Angie, Victor Arriaga and wife Rebecca, and Jacob Arriaga and wife Claudia; daughters, Monica Arriaga, Veronica Arriaga; sisters, Marina Pape, Minerva Rangel, Corina Villegas and husband Gilbert, and Nora Castillo and husband Estacio; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Lopez, Joe Arriaga, III, Brandon Palomares, Anthony Solis, Eric Soliz, and Jacob Perez.

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

O. D. McGarity,Sr. died June 30th at the age of 84. Graveside Services are scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 12 Noon at Garden of Memories Memorial Park with viewal Sunday, July 5th from 4 to 6PM. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place with mask required and no more than 10 at a time within Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

He leaves to cherish his memory one sister, Esther Parker, two brothers, Rev. Lynn McGarity and Rev. M.T. McGarity; children: Gladys Blue, Danny McGarity,Sr.,Ruby Wilson, Aaron McGarity, and April McGarity.

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Patricia Lee Heyward Patricia Lee Heyward died July 4th in Seguin, Texas at the age of 64. She is survived by one daughter, Denene Heyward, two sons, William Heyward and Robert(Robbie) Heyward,Jr., and one brother, Dexter Lee. Arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary!

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Dorothy Irene Fowler Anderson

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She also served on the city of Seguin's, "Welcome Private family graveside services will be held at San Wagon” many years ago, taking people who were new Geronimo Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Price and the to town a gift basket.

Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating.

She worked at Hexcel from 1954-1974, before retiring to help run the pecan business. Dorothy also served as the state representative for the Texas Pecan Grower’s Association. She was a member of Cross Church, Seguin.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, John David Anderson, Rob Anderson, Brent Anderson, Dean Roy, Derek Roy, Robert William Hall, Aaron Krause, David Cue, Mark Janota, Steve Holm, and Chase Walker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Dorothy was born on April Anderson, her parents, her brother, Bill Fowler, and her 29, 1927, in Belmont, Texas daughter-in-law, Karen Anderson. to Amanda (Roecker) and Thomas Fowler.

Survivors include her five children: Buster Anderson, David Anderson and wife Ruth, and Tommy Anderson She married John W. Anderson of Seguin on and wife Nancy, all of Seguin; Dianna Roy and November 26, 1944. They celebrated 68 years of husband, Drew of San Antonio and Mary Hall and marriage until his passing on December 5, 2012. husband, Robert, of Houston, and twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and For many years, the Anderson’s owned and operated one great-great grandchild.

Anderson Pecans, a wholesale and retail business, buying from local orchards and selling fresh pecans to In addition, she is survived by many nieces, nephews people all over the country. and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dorothy Irene Fowler Anderson a longtime Seguin resident, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 93.

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The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.

The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210-722-9054.

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation and Seguin Main Street will host a free Small Business Webinar Series from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17.

Registration is required by visiting . For more information call 830-401-2415.

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 830401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Equality of Opportunity Panel Education The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce national initiative to address inequality of opportunity, will host an online Equality of Opportunity Panel - Education from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9. The panel features local leaders discussing closing the gaps in education. For online registration information call 830-379-6382.

Seguin Public Library Virtual Scary Stories

Virtual Toddler Time

The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-401Get spooked every Friday, as Miss Rozanna 2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for addifrom the Seguin Public Library reads aloud scary stories from the Alvin Schwartz collections at 10 tional information. a.m. from the library YouTube Channel @SeguinPublicLibrary SPL or Master Naturalist Meet N' Greet www.library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401- The Guadalupe Chapter of Texas Master 2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for addi- Naturalist will have a Meet N' Greet to learn tional information. more about its program from 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15 at the AgriLife Extension Calling All Artists Building, located at 210 E. Live Oak St. in The Seguin Main Street and the Downtown Seguin. Social Distancing will be practiced, and Business Alliance will accept original artwork protective face covering is required. for the 2020 Sip 'n Stroll mug featuring the 1889 Victorian style Guadalupe County Courthouse.

Silver Center Trade Days The artwork should fit a rectangle measuring 4" The Silver Center will hold a special Trade Days high x 8" wide or a ration similar of 2:1. Artwork should be submitted to the Seguin Main Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18 in its office located at 116 N. Camp St. by Friday, July parking lot located at 510 E. Court St in Seguin.

10. Sip 'n Stroll is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 There will be vendors of all varieties and many p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. For more information visit fun and delicious food trucks. For vendor and space availability call 830-303-6612. www.facebook.com/SeguinHolidayStroll.

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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Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi The Big Red Barn will be holding Market All Seguin Volleyball Association volleyball Juan Seguin Registration Big Red Barn Market Days

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Days, aka its Farmers Market & Artisans Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit , email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-3790933.

games have been postponed due to the COVID- Registration for the Teatro De Artes De Juan 19 pandemic until the third week of July.

Seguin Ballet Folklorico and/or Mariachi Juan Seguin will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 2020 Summer Reading Experience Aug. 11 at Teatro's Cultural Arts Center, located The Seguin Public Library's "Imagine Your at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more Story!" 2020 Summer Reading Experience is information call 830-401-0232 or visit underway. All you need to do is register, pick up www.teartodeartes.org. your gameboard and start imagining your story.

To register and for more information call 830401-2422 or visit . The library is located at 313 Master Naturalist Training The Guadalupe Master Naturalists have applicaW. Nolte St. in Seguin. tions available for the 2020 training class to become a certified naturalist. The classes are Summer Day Camp Summer Day Camp will be held at the Seguin held from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, August Coliseum. Procedures have been adjusted to 11 and will continue every other Tuesday to Nov. abide by the newly released federal, state and 21 at the Schertz Senior Center, located at 608 local health standards for day camp programs. Schertz Parkway in Schertz. The cost is $110 and All field trips, park visits, bus transportation, and the deadline to apply is Saturday, Aug. 1. (optional) summer classes such as swimming Applications are available online at lessons and golf are cancelled. The camp will be txmn.org/guadlupe. For more information call held through Friday, July 24, 2020. Call 830- 830-379-1972.

401-2480 for more information.

Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program The Seguin ISD Summer Meal Program is underway. Locations and serving times can easily be found by calling 211, texting FOODTX to 877-877 or visiting SummerFood.org.

Fan Drive

The Seguin Fire Department's Fan Drive for Seguin residents is underway, and fans are available for distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also being accepted. For more information call 830-4012321.

SOLC Summer Adventure Camp Registration is now open for the Irma Lewis LULAC Community Garden Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Summer The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has Adventure Camp through July 24. Registration vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your forms and more information is available at . own bag and be careful where you step. For Applications are also being accepted for camp more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830- counselors and counselors-in-training. Submit 822-5820. resume and references to info@seguinolc.org.

Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Springs Park. For more information visit the Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, call 830-379-8033, or email marvel.maddox@gmail.com.

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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Religion 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.

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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.

For information about whether hospice care is right for your family, please call (830) 625-7525 or visit www.hopehospice.net

During these troubling times, Hope Hospice is still here for you.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand the elevated risks facing the elderly and health-compromised populations and remain committed and prepared to serve those facing chronic illness and the end of life. Hope Hospice nurses, physicians, & certified aides are on the job 24 hours a day observing strict COVID-19 protocols & guidelines to protect our patients, their families, our employees, and our community.

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