July
22, 2024
Go behind the scenes in casting that BALLOT
Sign-up now underway for Citizens Elections Academy
(Seguin) – You are being invited to go behind the scenes of Election Day. Lisa Hayes, the elections administrator for Guadalupe County says citizens can now have the answers to their election questions thanks to this summer’s Citizens Elections Academy. In fact, Hayes says residents are being encouraged to apply for one of two free opportunities in which they can better understand the election process in Guadalupe County.
“We’ve got two summer sessions scheduled and each session consists of two classes, so the next session is going to be July 30 and Aug. 1. and the second session will be Aug. 6 and Aug. 8. The classes run about three hours and voters can sign up on our website. There is an application, and they just complete the application and submit it. They need to let us know what session they want to sign up for and basically, we cover everything from registering to vote to tabulating the election results on election day and they get to come in and help us with that. They get to help with logic and accuracy testing on the voting machines from mock election and then, they get to review signatures on mail ballots that are returned and of course, this is all for mock elections. It’s not real information but the processes are the same,” said Hayes.
Hayes says the local office inspired the
innovative idea last fall. She says its initial success has prompted her office to again offer the opportunity.
“It has been a real, I say an asset to our process of the elections office too because it allows the voters to come in and actually see
what happens in our office behind the scenes because most people see the stuff on the other side of the counter. They see the election. They see their voter registration certificate arrive and all of these things Academy, pg. 3
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Baby items now being accepted at South Texas Pregnancy Care Center
Baby Boutique enjoying new expanded space for local families
(Seguin) -- Now that the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center is officially open, it’s time to stock its Baby Boutique with some much-needed items.
Over the weekend, the public got the chance to tour the brand-new facility on East Kingsbury Street.
After years of operating on West Court Street, the group felt it was time to provide more elbow room for those families needing some extra guidance by the nonprofit organization. Committed to supporting parents during the hurdles of having a child, the group works to outfit them with all the necessities needed to begin this new chapter in their lives.
Janice Weaver, the center’s executive director, expresses their need for donations year-round. Weaver says the group relies 100 percent on the community to help fill the shelves of its Baby Boutique.
“People can donate their gently used baby clothes, toys, books, maternity clothes. We also have a section of maternity clothes that we have that provides our clients with the things that they need,” said Weaver.
Weaver says donations, especially those diapers, are needed for newborns and toddlers.
“We take just about everything for babies that are newborn that are all the way to 24 months and one of the things that people often think about are ‘oh, pregnancy care center, new babies -- we need newborn diapers, but you know what, babies stay in diapers a couple of years. So, we really need those bigger sizes. We have a lot of newborns sizes 1 and 2 in stock but we are really hurting sometimes for those 3, 4 and 5s because we have toddlers
that need bigger diapers, and they are not quite potty trained yet. So, bigger diapers are things that we are often looking for,” said Weaver.
Weaver says having parents shop for the items for free in the Baby Boutique is just another way to ensure that parents have all the tools that they need.
“Our clients earn points through the educational lessons that they do. We give them points actually when they come into the center for pregnancy tests for ultrasounds but then, we want them to come back and do lessons with us. We have a whole series called Bright Course that are lessons on what is going on in your body and how to take that baby home from the hospital and how to establish routines and cleanliness and what about sickness? How do you deal with those things? We just have a ton of lessons on child development and how to take care of that baby because a lot of times, parents -this is their first experience with little ones and babies don’t come with instruction manuals. It’s always good to learn more about how to take care of a little one,” said Weaver.
Weaver says of course, having a larger and more exciting Baby Boutique space is a win-win for not only families but also for their volunteers.
“Our Baby Boutique now is four times the size of the Baby Boutique that we had before. The Koehler Company came in and built these beautiful shelves. We even have a play area for kids when they come with mom and their mom is in her shopping --
Boutique, pg. 3
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
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Academy, continued.
but they don’t ever see what goes into making all of that happen and so we’ve seen in the past where we have had temp workers and volunteers come help in our office and they see all the behind-the-scenes items and then they are like ‘wow, that is amazing! I didn’t know all of that happened.’ So, we thought well, why not make that to where that the public can come see that and learn what we do and give them accurate election knowledge and hands on experiences guided by election office professionals and so that’s really what led to this,” said Hayes.
By providing the citizens academy, Hayes says her office can better understand voters’ concerns and inform them throughout the election process.
“We’ve really enjoyed it. We’ve enjoyed meeting more of our voting public in a more relaxed environment and imparting the information we have about what we do and our passion for what we do because we love what we do, or we would not be here, and it’s been tremendously satisfying for me. I hope that the attendees are also getting a lot out of it and it does seem like they are enjoying it but it has been very rewarding for me as well to have that interaction with our voters,” said Hayes.
Boutique, continued.
a sweet little rug and some toys where they can hang out as well while mom is doing her shopping. We had storage in the old building. It was up some very narrow stairs and so we were taking donations upstairs and processing them and sorting them and sorting them by size and now, all of that is on one level. We don’t have to go up and down the stairs,” said Weaver.
Weaver says with a new building also comes a new system for accepting donations.
“There is a drive-thru on the east side of our building where they can pull in there, ring a doorbell and we will come out and get those from them and bring them in. So, they don’t even have to get out of their car. When we were talking about this building, that was one of the things that we wanted. We wanted a place where people could bring their donations and not have to go through the main front door and the lobby. In the other center, you had to walk through all the clients and the front door in order to bring in donations. But now, it’s very private,” said Weaver.
Baby donations including monetary donations can be dropped off at the pregnancy care center Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 2 to 4 p.m.
The new facility is located at 1348 E. Kingsbury St.
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Seguin boys force play-in game; Marion
Seguin Senior All-Stars thump Arkansas to move to Southwest tournament semifinals; game to air on KWED
(Seguin) — The Seguin Senior League All-Stars are in the semifinals of the Southwest Regional Senior Little League Baseball Tournament after routing Arkansas, 16-3 on Sunday afternoon at Smokey Joe Williams Field.
Corey Dailey started the game on the mound and went three and a third scoreless innings striking out seven and allowing only one hit. He also scored three runs batting from the leadoff spot and had two hits including a double.
Seguin jumped on the all-stars from Little Rock with four runs in the top of the first inning. Dailey, Colton Taft, Connor Cheatham and Will Gray Mahaffey all had base hits as the first four batters all singled and scored to get Seguin off to a fast start. The Seguin All-Stars sent eight men to the plate to start the game.
In the top of the fourth, Seguin sent 10 batters to the plate in a six-run frame. Brayden Monroe and Gavin Harrison each drove in a pair of runs with hits in the big inning.
Seguin has scored 30 runs in their last two games of the tournament. The Senior Little League Division team eliminated Louisiana in a 14-8 victory on Saturday afternoon.
Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico have been knocked out of the double-elimination tournament. Only teams from Texas remain. Seguin will play either Hondo or Victoria in the semifinals on Monday evening.
The championship will be held on Tuesday. The winner of the tournament will advance to the Senior Little League World Series in Easley, South Carolina starting next Saturday.
We will have Seguin’s game on Monday on KWED. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. Our pre-game coverage starts at 5:50 p.m. from Smokey Joe on AM 1580 and streaming at SeguinToday.com.
Chris Austin
VITAL STATISTICS
Fruehling
Gladys Evelyn Kuhn Fruehling, age 102, of Seguin passed away on July 11, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1921, to Emma Ortz Kuhn and Albert John Kuhn in the home of her grandmother Ortz in Paige, Texas.
She was baptized in the same house on April 23rd, 1922. Rev. Gerhard Poehlman confirmed her on July 13th, 1936 in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Paige, Texas.
She attended a four-room school in Paige through the 10th grade. For her last year of school (11th grade), she commuted to Giddings daily by a commercial bus. She also worked, as needed, at the General Store in Paige that was run by her family.
After graduating from High School in 1939, she made the decision to become the first in her family to attend college. She went to Texas Lutheran College for two years. To further her education, she taught for two years in country schools and attended The University of Texas in the summers.
She graduated from UT on Feb. 6th ,1945 and moved to Iowa where she worked as a Social worker for Lutheran Social Services. While there, she met a charming young pastor. She married H. Walter Fruehling on Dec. 5th, 1945 in his father’s church in Nemaha County, Nebraska. His father, William R. Fruehling officiated.
Together, Walt and Gladys, served congregations in Windsor, Colorado; Marion, Texas; Overland Park, Kansas and Beatrice, Nebraska. Gladys met the challenges of a pastor’s wife and was a great support to Walt. She was active with her church family wherever she was. Her faith was the most important part of her life. She spent time studying the Bible and praying every day. She died secure in Jesus’ arms.
She was preceded in death by Walt after 76 years of marriage. They were in love until the end. She is survived by their four children; Mary (Raymond) Grote; Mike (Mary Lou) Fruehling; Sam (Anne Bogaev) Fruehling; Becky (Susano) Galvan; 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Private interment will be held at a later date.
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.
VITAL STATISTICS
Allan Gregg Krueger, age 90 of Marion, passed away on July 9, 2024. Allan was born on April 21, 1934 in Guadalupe County, Texas one of thirteen children, to Milton and Hilda (Laechelin) Krueger.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter-in-law, Cynthia Krueger and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 71 years, Ruby (Hoffman) Krueger; sons, Larry Krueger and wife Debra (Hunt), and Kenneth Krueger; daughter, Jannice (Krueger) Doege; grandchildren, Robyn Doege, Amber (Doege) Crawford and husband Dustin, Russell Krueger and wife Cheryl (Doell), Heather Krueger and husband Michael Bolanos, and Baylee Krueger; great-grandchildren, Aidan Krueger, Cole Crawford, and Waylon Krueger; several siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service celebrating Allan’s life will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Dale Jones officiating.
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.
Deharde
Mary Rose Velek Deharde, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on July 17, 2024.
Mary was born on January 31, 1932 in Shiner, Texas, to Mary (Tousek) and Jerry Velek. Mary grew up in Shiner and worked in Yoakum at the leather factory known as Textan. In 1976 the Deharde family moved to Seguin where Tony and Mary purchased and operated a previously owned water well service. Mary worked at Deharde Water Well Service up until she was 90 years old, now owned and operated by her sons Larry and Gary.
Mary was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Seguin as well as Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Other memberships she enjoyed were in the American Legion H U Wood Post 245 and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 245 here in Seguin.
She enjoyed sewing and cooking especially for family and friends. Hosting large family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas were always a favorite and made for many great times and memories.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her previous husband Daniel Barcak, her husband Anton (Tony) Deharde Sr., brother Jerry Velek, and sons-in-law Robert Owen and Perry Lynn Bell Jr.
Survivors include her children, Carol Brzozowski (Charlie), Larry Deharde (Cara), Shirley Ayotte (Chris), Gary Deharde (Donna), and Tony Deharde Jr. (Karen); brother Gene Velek (Evelyn); sister-in-law Lorene Velek; grandkids, Charla Hollingsworth (Alex), Casey Angell (Kenny), Derek Deharde (Noelle), Rawson Young (Ashleigh), Waylon Bell (Cassie), Wendy Rhea (Kevin), Christian Deharde (Koriann), Lena Deharde, and Sam Halm (Callye); great-grandkids, Coy and Jake Hollingsworth, Kodi and Charlee Angell, Ethan and Kaitlyn Rhea, and Perry, Raylee, Sawyer, and Luke Bell; nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 3-5 pm at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:30 am at St. James Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am with the Rev. Johnson Le officiating. A reception will follow. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Shiner City Cemetery in Shiner, Texas at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be Rawson Young, Derek Deharde, Sam Halm, Christian Deharde, Waylon Bell, and Kevin Rhea. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Hollingsworth, Kenny Angell, Coy Hollingsworth, Jake Hollingsworth, Ethan Rhea, Perry Bell, Sawyer Bell, and Luke Bell.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Daughters, 510 S. Camp Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
IDPH Reports First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In 2024 (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus of 2024 in Illinois. The person who tested positive is in their 60’s and lives in suburban Cook County. The onset of symptoms was last month. There were 119 human cases of West Nile reported in Illinois last year, up from 34 in 2022.
West Nile Virus Discovered In Mosquitoes In Dallas County (Dallas, TX) -- Mosquito abatement teams are spraying areas where mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Dallas County. The Dallas County Health and Human Services lab has confirmed that the infected samples were collected in Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, and Sachse. Abatement teams treated the affected areas on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
COVID Metrics Continue to Climb in Hawaii (Honolulu, HI) -- This year’s summer COVID surge in Hawaii is not letting up just yet. The state Department of Health says the statewide positivity rate is at 16-point-three-percent this week, up from 14-point-seven-percent last week. The positivity rate was at 16-point-onepercent two weeks ago. The weekly average of hospitalized COVID patients is at 118 per day, compared to 105 per day last week. The weekly average of COVID patients in the ICU is nine. But, emergency department visits by COVID patients continue to decline after peaking in mid-June.
More Than 300 Possible Heat Deaths Under Investigation (Phoenix, AZ) -- More than 300 deaths are being looked at in Arizona’s most populated county because of extreme heat. The Maricopa County Health Department’s latest report yesterday shows a total of 322 deaths under investigation, meaning the medical examiner suspects they are heat-related. So far, 23 have been confirmed as being heat-caused or heat-contributed following a brutally warm June and scorching start to July. Both numbers are already ahead of last year’s record-breaking pace.
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.
CCSCT Head Start Now Enrolling
The CCSCT’s Head Start Program is now collaborating with Navarro ISD and enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year. For more information and to register, visit www.ccsct.org/ program/head-start.
Hillcrest Church Seeking Donations for Youth Competing at National Fine Arts Festival
The Hillcrest Church is seeking donations for eight student finalists that will compete at the National Fine Arts Festival in Columbus, Ohio on Aug. 5 through Aug. 9. Donations will help achieve their travel and lodging goal. Donations may be made online at www.hillcretag. org/giving, mailing to P.O. Box 267, Seguin, TX 78156, emailing office@hillcrestag.org, or calling 830-379-7531.
Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive
The Seguin Fire Department Fan Drive is currently underway. Fans will be available to households (within the Seguin city limits only) that are without air conditioning. Fans can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. A picture ID and proof of residency is required. limit one fan per household. If you received a fan last year, you are ineligible this year. If you would like to donated a fan, please drop off donations at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building. For more information, call 830-401-2321 or email ltrevino@seguintexas.
La Trinidad Camp Firelight VBS
The La Trinidad UMC will have its Firelight Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 22 through Thursday, July 25 at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by VBS from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 5 to 12. To register and for more information, call 830-379-1991 or email ltumcseguin.com.
Paper Mache Screamers Class
The Seguin Art League will offer a Paper Mache Screamers Class from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 30 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Use your imagination and creativity to create a head. You will learn to work with armatures as well as learn a non-traditional method of covering. The cost is $50. Supplies are include except you are asked to bring your own coat hanger wire. For more information, call 830-305-0472.
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 830305-0472.
City of Seguin Sign Ordinance Public Input Session
The City of Seguin will have Public Input Session to discuss updates to the city’s Sign Ordinance from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 W. Nolte in Seguin.
Nominations Open for Clinical Healthcare Worker Award
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Clinical Healthcare Worker Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Thursday, July 25. For more information, call 830-379-8263.
Regional Job Fair
There will be a Regional Job Fair hosted by the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Seguin Economic Development
Corporation, and the Schertz Economic Development Corporation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Byron P Steele II High School, located at 1300 FM 1003 in Cibolo. For more information, visit https://info.seguinedc. com/regionaljobfair-jobseeker-07-25-2024.
Cross Church VBS
The Cross Church will have its Outback Rock Vacation Bible School from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin. Registration forms are available in the church office.
Environmentalist Campaign
There will be a Student Public Interest Research Groups (Student PIRGs) informational meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 in the Community Conference Room at the Seguin Public Library, located at 313 Nolte St. in Seguin. For more information, visit www. studentspirgs.org.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Entertainment will be provided by Rex Allen McNiel. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Pastor’s Pre-Anniversary Program
The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will have its 6th Pastor’s Pre-Anniversary Program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. The guests will be Pastor A. J. Malone Jr. and the New St. James Baptist Church of Seguin.
Seguin PD and Seguin FD Collecting Clear Backpacks for Students
The Seguin Police Department and the Seguin Fire Department are collecting clear backpacks for students. The backpacks will be donated to the Seguin Housing Authority. The donation period ends on Tuesday, July 30. Backpack donations will be accepted at the Seguin Police Department, located at 350 N. Guadalupe St. or any of the following Seguin Fire Stations: Station 1 – 110 Elm St., Station 2 – 650 South Highway 46, Station 3 – 1330 Highway 123 bypass North, or at Fire Administration, located at 660 South Hwy 46.
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Citizens Election Academy Offers Free Courses
The Guadalupe County Citizens Election Academy offers free courses to help citizens understand the election process. The two-day sessions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, Friday, Aug. 2, Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 8. Registration is required by calling 830303-6363. For more information, visit www. co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections/index.php?content=election_academy.
August
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, Aug. 2 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 Shelby Rae Marshall and the Beneficiary will be Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Festival
The Immanuel Lutheran Church will have its 19th Annual Church Festival beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 with a Worship Service at C of C Hall in La Vernia. A Roast Beef Dinner will be available for $12 from 11 a.m. to be determined at event. There
will be dine in or drive-thru. There will also be music by The Accordion Cowboy, Chris Rybak, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a live auction at 1:15 p.m., a silent auction, raffles, country store, and face painting. Dinner and events will take place at the Chamber of Commerce Park, located at 12301 US Hwy. 87 W. in La Vernia.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 4. 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.
Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration
The Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will celebrate its Pastor’s 6th Anniversary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4. The guests will be Pastor Arthur A. McDonald and the Sledge Chapel Baptist Church of Kyle.
City of Seguin Blood Drive
The City of Seguin will have a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the Bloodmobile that will be located at the Coliseum parking lot (950 South Austin St.). Schedule your donation at www. southtexasblood.org. For more information, contact Jennifer Gauna at 830-401-2471.
The Gathering Music Show and Dance
The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Bob Appel. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.
Women of Influence Conference
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Women of Influence Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For ticket information visit www.seguinchamber.com or call 830-379-6382.
Pecan Valley Communicators
The Pecan Valley Communicators, a community group who help others become
confident speakers, we 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. Visit us at www.pecanvalleycommunicators.org
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 11. 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.
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 second Monday of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.
2024 Guadalupe County 4-H Awards Banquet
The 2024 Guadalupe County 4-H Awards Banquet will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards at 6:30 p.m. RSVP with the Extension office by Thursday, Aug. 1 by calling 830-303-3889.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 18. Entertainment will be provided by The Possee. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
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.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
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Rising Stars of Guadalupe County
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals will recognize Guadalupe County’s most promising young professional at its Rising Stars of Guadalupe County event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. The event is free, however, registration will be required. To register and for more information, call 830-379-6382.
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.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 25. Entertainment will be provided by Brandon Rosage. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
September
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. Entertainment will be provided by Paul Sanchez. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.
The Gathering Music Show and Dance
The Gathering Music Show and Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Geronimo VFW. The doors open at 5:30 with at $10 admission. The entertainment will be provided by Tony Booth. For more information, call or text 830-305-8829.
Chamber State of the City Membership Luncheon
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its State of the City Membership Luncheon beginning with check-in and networking at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. The guest speakers will be Mayor, Donna Dodgen and City Manager, Steve Parker. The cost is $20 for chamber members with RSVP and $25 for future members. To RSVP, call 830-379-6382.
Leadership Seguin Application Deadline
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program that builds community leaders. The target is to attract emerging leaders who have established themselves as having leadership potential and have shown a concern for Seguin’s future. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 6. For more information, call 830379-6382.
FFA Pantherfest and Tractor Pull
The Navarro FFA Booster Club will have its Pantherfest and Tractor Pull on Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Big Red Barn, located at 390 Cordova Rd. The Tractor Pull begins at 10 a.m. with a $30 a hook fee. Food trucks will be on site from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pantherfest will run from 5 to 11:30 p.m. with a catered meal by Schulze’s Pit Room. There will also be a dance with music provided by Cross Roads. Pre-sale tickets are $25 and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $30. For tickets, email navarroffaboosters@gmail.com.
Geronimo VFW Sunday Dance
The Geronimo VFW will have its Sunday Dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Entertainment will be provided by Czechaholics. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. with $10 admission. For more information, call or text 830-3058829.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will open its season with Ravel’s Bolero, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony. org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
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.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Seguin Area Chamber Annual Banquet & Awards
Presentation
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Seguin Coliseum. The doors open at 5 p.m. The theme is Start Spreading the News.
October
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Seguin Public Library.
Kiki Camarena Run – Ride To Be Drug Free
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines will have its 5th Annual Kiki Camarena Run – Ride to Be Drug Free from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. There will be a motorcycle run, chili-dog plate sale, silent auction, and vendors. For more information, contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or email gvyoungmarines@gmail.com
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
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Sibelius’ Second Symphony, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Canyon High School PAC in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony. org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
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.
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December
Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Group
The Texas Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Seguin Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the GVEC Community Room, located at 927 N. TX-46 in Seguin.
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Merry Melodies, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
February
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Puttin On the Ritz, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
March
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Bond and Beyond, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center in New Braunfels. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
April
Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony, with conductor, Akiko Fujimoto, will present Ode to Joy, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. To purchase tickets, visit www.mtsymphony.org or call the box office 830-463-5353 For questions, email boxoffice@mtsymphony.org.
Ongoing Community Calendar Items
CCSCT Utility Assistance Application for 2024 Applications are available for the Comprehen-
sive 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.
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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 830-3725980.
Free Accredited Adult Homeschool Program
The Life Changing Church is now offering a Free Accredited Homeschool Program for adults wanting to earn their high school diploma. It is a self-paced, no classes to attend program. You work around your schedule and at the end of the program you will receive an accredited diploma that is acceptable for college. Tutors are available at no charge. Free placement testing, no previous records required. For more information call or text Crystal at 325-956-1155.
Salvation Army Office
The Seguin Unit Salvation Army office is located at 205 North King Street. The office is open to receive requests for assistance weekly from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Volunteers Needed
The Guadalupe Valley Young Marines need volunteers. They promote a healthy, drug-free program and need males, 19 years and up who would like to see the program grow by contributing time to help future citizens, boys and girls 8 to 18. Positions available include computer input, physical fitness training, planning/logistics, and medical. Contact Dina Dillon at 423-227-9610 or visit www.gvyoungmarines.org.
La Trinidad Blessing Box - Food Pantry
The La Trinidad United Methodist Church invites you to “Take what you need, Bring what you can, and above all be Blessed!” by its Blessing Box Food Pantry located at the corner of the church at 306 E. Gonzales St. in Seguin. The Blessing Box is filled with items to help those in need.
The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-3036478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.
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