September 15, 2025
Seguin ISD to host traveling “Dinosaur George” museum
(Seguin) -- The past will come to life for Seguin ISD students this week when “Dinosaur George” comes to visit. His visit will be this Tuesday and Thursday.
The traveling museum hosted by self-taught paleontologist and animal behaviorist George Blasing will take over part of the district’s Administration Building. Students across Seguin ISD will have the opportunity to visit, thanks to the Roland and Jane Blumberg Family STEM Grant through the Seguin Education Foundation (SEF).
“This partnership with the Blumberg family shows what the Seguin Education Foundation does best: connecting our community’s generosity with experiences that inspire future scientists and innovators,” said Jill Nash, executive director of the Seguin Education Foundation and director of community outreach for Seguin ISD. “When students can see these incredible specimens up close and watch paleontology come alive, that’s what gets kids excited about learning.”
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Photo courtesy Dinosaur George Facebook
Seguin Police seek public’s help in credit card abuse case
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(SEGUIN) – The Seguin Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a recent credit card abuse case.
According to investigators, a male and female suspect were last seen driving a silver Kia Sorento, model years 2015–2020. Police have released surveillance images in hopes that someone may recognize them.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective White at the Seguin Police Department by calling 830-379-2123.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers by calling 877-403-TIPS (8477), visiting www.gvtc.com/ crimestoppers
Seguin Fall Festival returns to Downtown Seguin
Special by Lindsay Hajek, assistant director of Main Street & Destination Management
(Seguin) -- Building on the excitement of last year’s event, the Seguin Fall Festival returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Seguin’s Central Park.
Enjoy a day filled with live music, family-friendly activities, and hometown pride.
The festival features a classic car show, Texas-based musical acts, food trucks, craft vendors, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and even a mechanical bull, offering entertainment for all ages. Back by popular demand is the Pet Costume Contest, where local pets—and their owners—show off their best fall-themed looks. Live performances will include Ian Tonroy, Matt Castillo, and Hayden Baker.
More than just a good time, the Seguin Fall Festival serves a greater purpose: all proceeds directly benefit local fire departments, supporting the brave men and women who protect the community year-round. It’s a day of celebration, connection, and giving back, making it one of Seguin’s most anticipated events of the year.
Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator, helps organize the Seguin Fall Festival and looks forward to the community event as an opportunity to raise funds for local fire departments.
“This festival is about bringing people together, celebrating our community, and supporting our local fire departments,” said Pinder. “Every dollar raised goes directly back to the first responders who serve our area.”
Current sponsors include GUNN Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, Freiheit Country Store, Siddons Martin Emergency Group, and Ellie Mental Health of New Braunfels.
Interested in joining as a sponsor or vendor? Email seguinfallfestival@gmail.com for details.
Stay up to date with all the festival fun by visiting the Seguin Fall Festival Facebook page.
Photos Courtesy Seguin PD
A LASTING SIGN
Street signs honoring the late Captain John Koch were unveiled during a recent special ceremony hosted by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Seguin. Koch died in April of 2024 after a battle with Leukemia. Koch, who served the citizens of Guadalupe County for more than 35 years, is remembered for his courage, integrity, and dedication. County officials say the project was made possible through the efforts of Reserve Deputy Steven Meyers and through the support of former Guadalupe County Sheriff Arnold Zwicke.
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The traveling museum features both fossil replicas and prehistoric artifacts from around the world and across periods, providing visitors with a unique look at the history of the Earth.
“Dinosaur George” is no stranger to Seguin ISD; he has made previous visits to several schools in recent years. The museum will host field trips for several classes at Seguin ISD schools during the school day. Families may also visit the museum and store during select hours at the Seguin ISD Administration Building on all three days.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn in a fun and interactive way,” said Dr. Jack Lee, Seguin ISD Superintendent. “We are grateful to the Seguin Education
Foundation for providing this experience and making it accessible for all families.”
The museum will be open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. each day; admission is free. The Kona Ice truck will also be on site with refreshments for purchase.
A portion of the sales from the museum’s store and Kona Ice refreshments will go toward future “Dinosaur George” visits to Seguin ISD.
Photos courtesy Dinosaur George Facebook
Seguin wins second straight with 34-27 triumph over Brazoswood
Chris Austin
(El Campo) -- The Seguin Matadors rolled up nearly 500 yards of total offense and earned their second straight win in dispatching Brazoswood in El Campo on Friday night.
Matador quarterback Corey Dailey threw for 310 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 71 and two scores as Seguin finished their non-district schedule with a 34-27 victory over the Buccaneers. The Mats head into District 13-5A play next week with a 2-1 record.
Dailey hooked up with wide receiver Ayden Avila for an 18-yard touchdown strike to cap the game’s opening drive. After a Buccaneer TD late in the quarter evened the game, Avila set the Mat offense up with a short field with a long kickoff return deep into Brazoswood territory. Running back Ian Moreno would reach the end zone from two yards out one play into the second quarter to make the score 14-7 Seguin.
Following a Brazoswood field goal, Moreno would cross the goal line again with a five-yard score on a fourth down play to extend the Seguin lead to 21-10. The Buccaneers kicked another field goal with 34 seconds in the half to seemingly close the half trailing by eight points, but mere seconds would be enough time for the Matadors to answer the score before the teams went into their locker rooms.
Avila would run the ensuing kickoff out from five yards deep in the end zone and advance the ball to the Seguin 26-yard line with 18 seconds left. On the next play, Dailey hit Avila down the middle of the field and the junior wide receiver forged ahead to the Brazoswood 45-yard line.
The Matadors, out of time-outs, rushed to the line of scrimmage and Dailey would spike the ball with nine seconds on the clock. Dailey then launched a long ball down the right side that wide receiver Daniel Pinon would haul in
with an over the shoulder diving catch at the two-yard line with two seconds to go..
With the clock stopped for the first down, Brazoswood called a time out and then Dailey ran the ball into the end zone on the half’s final play. The 74yard drive in 18 seconds gave Seguin a 27-13 lead at the break.
Brazoswood would get even in the third quarter thanks to a couple of Seguin miscues. The Buccaneers turned a Seguin muffed punt return and a deflected interception into two touchdowns to even things up at 27.
The Mats responded late in the third and early in the fourth quarter with a 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with a Dailey five-yard run to account for the final scoring in the game. The Mat defense would come up with two interceptions in the fourth quarter to keep the Buccaneers off the board.
Marcus Troy had his second interception in as many weeks to turn away a Buccaneer drive. And late in the fourth, reserve defensive back Zaedyn Silva picked off a Brazoswood pass that allowed the Matador offense to run out the clock and head back to Seguin victorious.
The Matadors put up 480 yards of total offense while the defense held Brazoswood to 286 total yards. Avila finished the game with 134 yards receiving on 10 catches. Ian Moreno carried the ball 24 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Linebacker Zayon Goldsberry led Seguin defensivley with eight tackles, two for loss, and a sack. Troy also had eight tackles to go with his interception. And linebacker Damian Garcia had seven tackles including two for loss.
Seguin will open district play on the road next Friday at Victoria East. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. and we’ll have the game on AM 1580 KWED and streaming at SeguinToday.com.
VITAL STATISTICS
Smith
MSGT James Junior “Smitty” Smith, USAF (Ret.), age 94 of Seguin, passed away on September 10, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Paradise, Texas part of Wise County.
He proudly served his country, retiring from the United States Air Force after twenty-two years of dedicated service. After retiring from the United States Air Force, he began working for the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) as a Control Operator for many years. His retirement years were spent farming and ranching and spending quality time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Alice Fay Luersen Smith, daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Smith, grandson, Matthew James Vincent, son-in-law, Kevin Mathis, his mother, Mary Katherine Smith, and his siblings, Claudia Lawson, William Slagle and Opal Sweet.
Survivors include his daughters, Donna Vincent Beck, and Fonda Mathis; grandchildren, Michelle Smith, John Vincent and wife Robin, Jenna Marie Vincent, and Kyle Mathis and wife, Persia; great grandchildren, Paige Smith
Guadarrama
Ester Hernandez Guadarrama passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 92.
Ester was born in Houston, Texas on August 30, 1933, and married the love of her life, Cesario Guadarrama Jr on June 8, 1957.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucinda Hernandez, and stepfather Joe Aguilder.
Survivors include her daughters, Cynthia Guadarrama, Linda Guadarrama, Sonja Valadez and her husband Danny
Zimmermann and partner Brady Edmiston, Kylie Fay MyCue and husband Mason, Ethan Smith Zimmermann, Kaden James and Kamryn Vincent, Hazzel Vincent, and Peyton, Lyndon and Carter Smith Velasquez; great-great grandchildren, Louise Fay MyCue, Lucian MyCue, and Lucius Edmiston; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel at 5 p.m. followed by funeral service at 6 p. m. with the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Kaden James Vincent, John Vincent, Kyle Mathis, Ethan Smith Zimmermann, Mason MyCue, Brady Edmiston, Roger Jubela, and Howard Zimmermann.
Private graveside services with military honors will be held at a later date at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pecan Museum of Texas, c/o Red Barn, 390 Cordova Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155. Floral tributes are welcome and may be ordered through Colonial Green Florals, Smitty’s greatgranddaughter Paige – 830-609-9101.
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, 830-5912.
Valadez and Alicia Guadarrama. Her grandsons Corey Calderon and Colin Calderon and their father Bobby Calderon.
Ester graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in Houston Texas in 1951.
She attended Rice University and graduated in 1955. She started her teaching career at Weinert Elementary School. She then taught Spanish at Seguin High School.
Ester was a lifelong active member of La Trinidad Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family.
Her generous spirit will be remembered forever, and she will be missed by many.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
VITAL STATISTICS
Talley
Michelle Talley, 53, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Born on October 20, 1971, in Seguin, Texas, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Jesse and Peggy Talley.
A proud graduate of Seguin High School, Class of 1990, Michelle went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in chemistry, graduating cum laude from Doane College in 1994. She continued her academic journey at Louisiana State University (LSU), where she received her master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 1996.
Michelle’s professional path reflected her intellect, precision, and dedication. She worked with major pharmaceutical companies such as Abbott Laboratories and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, specializing in FDA compliance and software implementation. In 2006, she founded her own company, TalServ, Inc., providing these services to clients around the world.
Her career and love of travel took her far and wide across Puerto Rico, Japan, China, and throughout Europe. She had an adventurous spirit and a deep appreciation for other cultures, which also led her to explore much of Southeast
Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and South Korea.
Michelle was known for her kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering loyalty to those she loved. She treasured her close circle of friends, whom she considered her chosen family, and she held their children close to her heart as if they were her own. She greatly enjoyed cooking for this close circle of friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse G. Talley; and her grandparents, Ottmar and Vera Reiley, and Jesse J. and Pearl Talley. She is survived by her loving mother, Peggy Talley; her sister, Lisa (David) Alcorn; and her nephews, Austin and Tyler Alcorn, who were a constant source of pride and joy.
Michelle’s warmth, generosity, and bright spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her memory will live on in the countless lives she touched.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at The Red Barn, 250 Cordova Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155 with the Reverend Gerry Metzger officiating.
Private interment will be held prior at Boecker Cemetery, Seguin, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doane University (www.doane. edu/giving/how-to-give). Doane University, Advancement Office, 1014 Boswell Avenue, Cete, NE 68333 or to a charity of your choice in Michelle’s honor. 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.
Cannabis Use Linked To Female Infertility And Pregnancy Complications
(Undated) -- Cannabis use is linked to female infertility and pregnancy complications. A study published this week in the journal Nature Communications found that high levels of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets you high, can damage how eggs mature. Researchers said that can lead to a possible increase in chromosome malformations that cause infertility and birth defects such as Down Syndrome. Earlier studies have suggested that smoking weed during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, poor fetal development, low birthweight in babies, early deliveries and even death.
Chronic Insomnia In Seniors Can Cause Brain To Age
(Rochester, MN) -- A new study suggests that chronic insomnia in seniors is more than an annoyance. It can cause accelerated aging of the brain. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic studied more than 27-hundred people, with an average of 70, for five-and-a-half-years. They found that 14-percent who suffered persistent sleeplessness developed mild cognitive impairment or dementia, compared to ten-percent who did not have insomnia. Executive functioning studies and brain biomarkers showed that sleep-deprived seniors aged an additional three-and-ahalf-years.
Detroit Is Worst Place To Live With Asthma
(Detroit, MI) -- Detroit, Michigan ranks number one when it comes to challenging places to live with asthma. That’s according to a new report from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America which looked at the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. and ranked them by how challenging they are to live with asthma. Rochester, New York came in second followed by Allentown, Pennsylvania and then Philadelphia. The report used asthma rates, asthma emergency room visits, and asthma related deaths to compile the rankings. More than 28-million Americans have asthma.
UN Report: More Children Worldwide Are Obese Than Underweight
(New York, NY) - A UNICEF report shows that for the first time ever more children worldwide are obese than underweight. It says that nearly one in ten school-age children are obese, even in Third World countries where malnutrition has traditionally been rampant. The study involving nearly 200 countries, says that in 2022, 42-percent of kids ages five to nineteen who were overweight are considered obese. Twenty-five years ago, the percentage was 30-percent. UNICEF blames the popularity of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks. Childhood obesity has been linked to Type Two diabetes and, in adulthood, an increased risk of heart disease.
September
Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting
The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas will be hosting the Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting at 6:30 PM on September 15th at Seguin Cattle Company, 2424 TX46, Seguin, TX 78155. All producers are welcome. A beef meal will be provided, and the evening program will feature Bobby Nix with Merck Animal Health discussing fall cattle needs. Door prizes will be available.
Financial Peace University Classes at Faith Lutheran Church
The Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting Financial Peace University classes at 4:00 p.m. on September 7 at 1326 E. Cedar, Seguin. The course, developed by financial expert Dave Ramsey, offers tools and strategies for effective money management. Special discounted pricing is available for the first 20 participants who register and pay. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call 830-379-7036.
Finding Perspective in Beginning Watercolors Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting How to Find Perspective in your Beginning Watercolors at 1 p.m. on September 10 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and will focus on creating a barn landscape while exploring perspective techniques and the use of resist. It is limited to five students, ages 18 and older, and costs $50 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin
Unwind Your Drawing Skills: Two-Point Perspective
The Seguin Art League will be hosting Unwind Your Drawing Skills: Two-Point Perspective at 5:30 p.m. on September 12 at 104 S. Austin. This class will guide participants through the fundamentals of two-point linear perspective, concluding with the creation of a cityscape drawing. The session is limited to ten participants aged 18 and older, and the cost is $20 with basic supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit seguinartleague.com.
Bimbo
The Silver Center will be hosting Bimbo at 7:30 p.m. on September 12th at the Crystal Chandelier Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 by calling 830303-6612. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Judah First Volume 3: Community Musical Celebration
The Greater Refuge Choir will be hosting Judah First Volume 3 at 3 p.m. on September 13 at Greater Refuge Church, 410 North Guadalupe Street in Seguin. This free community event will feature an afternoon of fellowship and worship, welcoming participants from Seguin and the surrounding area. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually and represent their church by wearing a church t-shirt. Parking will be available behind the church, across from the Seguin Police Station.
Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting
The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas will be hosting the Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on September 15 at Seguin Cattle Company, 2424 TX46, Seguin. The evening program will feature Bobby Nix with Merck Animal Health discussing fall cattle needs. A beef meal will be
provided, and all producers are welcome to attend. Door prizes will also be available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Allan Bode at 830-305-1325 or ica.guadacoma@ gmail.com.
Beginning Crochet Class
The Seguin Art League will be hosting Beginning Crochet Class at 1 p.m. on September 20 at 104 S. Austin, Seguin. The class will cover the basics of crochet including making a chain, joining, and other fundamental stitches, giving participants the skills to create their own crochet projects. Open to ages 10 and up, limited to 10 participants. Cost is $35 with supplies included. For more information call 830-305-0472 or visit seguinartleague.com.
Abstract Floral in Beginning Watercolor Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting an Abstract Floral in Beginning Watercolor class at 1 p.m. on September 24 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and will guide students in creating an abstract floral using fine watercolor and sable brushes. Techniques covered include high saturation painting, bleeding, hard and soft edge control, and the use of salt, alcohol, and bleed-proof white. Open to all ages, the class is limited to five students and costs $50 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-3050472 or visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
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