December 1, 2025
Fatal crash on SH 123 South remains under investigation
(Seguin) -- Local authorities continue to investigate a preThanksgiving collision that resulted in the death of a Seguin woman along State Highway 123 South.
The crash occurred on the morning of Nov. 26 at approximately 5:54 a.m. in the 14000 block of SH 123 S. According to officials, a Seguin Police Department officer who was driving to work reported via radio that he had been involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision just south of the city limits.
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Because the officer was operating a department-issued vehicle at the time of the crash, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was called in to conduct the primary investigation. Seguin Police officials say they are cooperating fully with DPS and have also launched an internal investigation. In accordance with department policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Authorities say the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional details have been released.
Guadalupe County sheriff’s deputies, Seguin Police officers, and Seguin Fire/EMS personnel responded to the scene. The pedestrian, identified as Cindy Wiatrek, 67, of Seguin, was pronounced deceased.
KWED Holiday Food & Toy
celebrates its 25th anniversary Annual food, toy drive moves to Guadalupe County Courthouse this Friday
(Seguin) – Seguin Radio KWED is inviting the community to help make its 25th annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive even more special.
With only four more days to go, KWED is reminding the community to grab a toy and/ or some canned foods while out and about.
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Representatives of the Seguin unit of Church Women United gather outside the Seguin Walmart to help kick off the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. The ecumenical community of local Christian women partners each year to support the organization’s holiday fundraising efforts. Donations are also being collected outside the doors of Seguin’s new Hobby Lobby. Photo courtesy.
Schertz Police officer fired after criminal allegations; Texas Rangers leading investigation
(Schertz) -- A Schertz police officer has been terminated following the launch of a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault and official oppression.
According to the Schertz Police Department, a report was initiated on Nov. 14, 2025, identifying Officer Alberto De La Torre as the alleged suspect. Four days later, on Nov. 18, De La Torre was fired after the department sustained an internal complaint related to truthfulness.
De La Torre had served with the agency since
September 28, 2020, and was assigned as the department’s K-9 officer.
City officials note that all individuals connected to the case maintain the presumption of innocence as the investigative and judicial processes continue.
As part of standard protocol for cases involving potential criminal misconduct by law enforcement, the Texas Rangers have taken over as the lead investigative agency. The case remains active.
Wrappers needed for Blue Santa workshop
(Seguin) -- As you celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Seguin Police Department is reminding you to mark your calendars for this year’s Blue Santa wrapping dates.
The annual program which provides Christmas gifts to local children in need depends heavily on volunteers. That’s according to the Seguin Police Department. They say Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to “look ahead at December schedules, coordinate with friends or civic groups, and commit to one or more of the upcoming
wrapping nights.”
All wrapping will take place at the Blue Santa Headquarters inside Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, located at 206 N. Travis St. Wrapping sessions will run from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on each designated day.
Wrap days include every Tuesday and Thursday between Dec. 2-18. Volunteers are also needed for Wrapping & Distribution Days scheduled for December 16th and 18th.
Anniversary, continued.
This Friday, Dec. 5 marks the silver anniversary of the event which benefits both the Seguin Police Department Blue Santa Program and Christian Cupboard. New this year will also be the collection of new or gently used winter coats by Beck & Beck Buick GMC.
Adding to the celebration, as announced earlier, will be the relocation of the community wide event. The drive, which for years has been held outside the radio station at the corner of Court and San Marcos Streets will move to the front of the Guadalupe County Courthouse in downtown Seguin. The drive will be held from 7 to 9 a.m.
KWED General Manager Darren Dunn says the food and toy drive has grown each year that organizers determined the station site could no longer support the expanding crowds, morning performances, and steady traffic of donors.
He says the courthouse grounds provide the space and accessibility the event now requires, making it easier for drivers to pull in, donate, and keep moving.
According to KWED, the mission of the drive remains unchanged. Volunteers will also accept monetary donations throughout the morning. Rolling up their sleeves to accept your donations will be Seguin and Guadalupe County’s VIPs.
A host of businesses and schools will also be lending their support either through donations, sponsorships or live performances.
Performing live from 7 to 8 a.m. will be the Seguin High School Matador Band. The Navarro Jazz Band and the Navarro Intermediate School Choir will also be performing live from 8 to 9 a.m.
Business partnerships helping to make this year’s event possible include Premier Steel Solutions, Seguin Leads, Beck &Beck Buick GMC, Factory A/C Direct, Chickfil-A, Seguin Walmart, Su Casa Café, Beyond Coffee, Furniture Warehouse, TriCity Distributors and Heideke’s Country Kennels.
Those unable to make it but who would like to still donate are encouraged to drop off items in the KWED lobby Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VITAL STATISTICS
Kimball
Elizabeth Ann Kimball, age 64 of Seguin, passed away on November 27, 2025. Elizabeth was born on May 30, 1961, in Seguin, Texas, to Matilda (Gutierrez) and Louis Edward Kimball.
Elizabeth was a 1979 graduate of Seguin High School and enjoyed singing in both the high school choir and church choir. Favorite times were spent among family and friends, watching the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Cowboys or any movie from her large collection that she had at home. She always enjoyed going and playing Bingo.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, George and Julian Kimball and sister, Ana Williams.
Survivors include her sisters, Gilda Dando and husband Web, Maryann
Svatek
Margarett Svatek, age 79 of Seguin, passed away on November 23, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. with remarks at 3 p.m.
Menchaca and husband Alfred, Linda Bodin and husband Michael, Rosemary Garcia and husband Gilbert, and Diane Kimball; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends, as she knew no strangers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Jones officiating.
For the visitation Thursday evening family and friends are encouraged to wear San Antonio Spurs or Dallas Cowboys attire!
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Santa Program, c/o Seguin Police Department, 350 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
A more complete obituary will follow when all arrangements are completed. In lieu of flowers the family humbly asks for memorial contributions to be made to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
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.
Bothe
Wayne Bothe, age 75 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born and raised in Seguin and was a proud 1968 graduate of Seguin High School.
He lived his life with grit, humor, and stubborn determination. Those who knew him will forever remember his ever-ready smart-ass comments, sharp wit, and the sound of his laughter echoing through the house - and the garage.
Though officially retired, Wayne could never sit still - unless he received the text, “Football and ‘seegars’ at Skip’s,” or it was time for the Thursday night “Holy Smokes” group. He greatly enjoyed sharing a cigar, swapping stories, catching up on neighborhood news, and talking sports with his tight-knit circle of friends. He worked hard his entire life and took pride in his career as a truck driver. He spent more than 30 years driving everyday to Miller Brewing Company in Fort Worth. At home, he was a talented mechanic, always working on his own projects or helping friends with cars and tractors. Whether on the road or in the garage, his work reflected the same determination, and pride that defined him. No matter how long it took him to complete a project, he made sure it was
always done right.
Despite a life full of hard work, Wayne’s greatest joy came from the people and companions he loved most - his family and the four-legged friends who followed him everywhere. The garage is quieter now, and the house a little too still, but we take comfort knowing he is finally at peace. His voice, his humor, and his generous heart will live on in our memories. We loved him deeply, and we will miss him beyond measure.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Martha Ann Bothe. He is survived by the people he cherished most in this world: his wife, Lynn Bothe; his daughter, Alexandrea Bothe, and her husband, Scott Brown; his sons, Colton Bothe and his fiancée, Megan Younker; and Matthew Bothe.
Wayne’s family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Hope Hospice, and especially to his primary nurse, Karra, whose compassion, humor, and ability to match his quick wit brought him comfort and reassurance during his final weeks. The family is also deeply grateful for the support and kindness shown by friends and neighbors during this time. Every thoughtful gesture has meant more than words can express.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels. Donations can be made at: https://www.hopehospice.net/donate
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
Lorenz
Betty J. Lorenz, age 88 of Seguin, passed away on November 23, 2025. Betty was born in Seguin, Texas on October 22, 1937, to Olivia Gold Schlichting Lockstedt and Alvin Schlichting.
Betty was an active member of Cross Church in Seguin, where she taught Sunday School and was also a member of the family support committee. A graduate of Navarro High School in Geronimo, Betty was proud to be a member of the Basketball Team that went to the State Championship in 1955.
She will be remembered as a Cub Scout Leader and Webelos Scout Leader. For many years Betty served as a Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteer.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband Leland H. Lorenz, her son, Richard Wayne “Rick” Merz, her parents, her stepfather, R. R. Lockstedt, and her brothers, Harvey Schlichting, Nolan Schlichting, and Donald Lockstedt.
Hall
June LaVerne Wille Hall, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 20, 2025. June was born on June 10, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Vivian Gladiola Early Wille and Frederick Russell Wille during their trip relocating from Colorado to Detroit, Michigan.
One of June’s goals was to reach 100 years old, which she did this year and we celebrated with a party. She was always fashionable and went to the beauty parlor weekly for decades. Her last ‘haircut and do’ was on Wednesday. She would be happy with that! June was known for her wry wit, humorous retorts, quick quips, and a knack for telling it as it is. She attributed part of her health and long life to exercise and would recommend that everyone keep moving. She loved jigsaw puzzles, yellow roses and later in life - escaping the Texas summer heat in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Growing up in Detroit, June lived next door to future husband, Joe Hall. Joe was drafted to the Army Air Force and before he was deployed, he and June married on February 13, 1944. While Joe was flying in a B-17, June started her lifelong volunteerism, donating blood to the Red Cross, serving as an air raid warden and assembling wings for fighter planes.
After 35 bombing missions with the Bloody 100th, Joe was deployed to Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas and served there until WWII ended. The couple embraced Austin, the people, the culture, the weather, and the food. Well… June never embraced jalapenos or okra, but she loved everything else in Texas.
After the war ended, she and Joe returned to live and work in Detroit near family and friends. Randee and Ricky were born in Detroit. Both Joe and June wanted to return to Texas and made the move to Austin shortly after Ricky was born. Scott was born in Austin.
June worked for several Austin businesses performing accounting and payroll duties. She was a wizard with numbers, managing household finances, juggling budgets, and investing in rental property. June was a wickedly good cook and excelled at making pies. She participated in ten-pin bowling singles and mixed leagues, maintaining an impressive average. June was an astute contract bridge player, too.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Samuel “Sam” Merz and Olivia Merz; sister-in-law, Betty Jean Schlichting; brother-in-law, Roy Merz; goddaughter, Cynthia Bentley and husband Robert; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Cross Church followed by funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A reception will follow in the Cross Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteer Service, 1215 E. Court, Seguin, Texas or Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155-1593.
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.
Throughout June’s life, she continued to volunteer and devoted her time to organizations that were committed to caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. When her children were young, she was a Cub Scout Den mother, the neighborhood Civil Defense leader, and a parental sponsor for many of her children’s community service programs. She was also a long-standing member and officer of the Benevolent Protective Order of Does. June volunteered at Seton Medical Center Austin where she was a Life Member, served as Gift Shop buyer, and 2nd Vice-President of the hospital’s auxiliary. Retiring to their home on Lake LBJ, June volunteered for the Sunrise Beach VFD Auxiliary, as well as the Kingsland Library.
After Joe’s death in 2001, June moved to Seguin, Texas. She quickly joined the ranks of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Auxiliary, volunteering in the Gift Shop and Nutritional Services. June also volunteered at the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Seguin Public Library, The Cranny, Pecan Fest, and the Seguin Sunrise Rotary Club.
In 2005, Texas Governor Rick Perry, awarded June a commission as a Yellow Rose of Texas which recognizes outstanding Texas women for significant contributions to their communities and to Texas through community service. June outlived many close friends and family including husband Joe Hall, son Ricky Hall, parents, and sisters - Cleotha Lobstein and Arlene Teller. June and Joe had many pets, but she greatly mourned the loss of her loyal and most loved dog, Beau Jangles, who once served as the Guadalupe County Canine Ambassador.
She is survived by daughter Randee and husband D.M “Mack” Malmsten; son Scott Hall and wife Jenny; grandson Cooper Hall and wife Megan; and granddaughter Georgia Malmsten and Ed Kennel. June has several nephews and nieces who she held close to her heart despite geographical distances.
No services are planned. June’s ashes will be buried, next to her Mom, at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park near Kingsland, Texas.
Please remember June in your own way. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or Guadalupe County Humane Society where Beau Jangles was adopted. www.gchshumane.com P.O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas 78155
You are invited to share a memory or sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com
Arrangements: Tres Hewell Mortuary, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Stephenson
Anthony Brian “Tony” Stephenson, age 63 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2025.
Tony was born on July 30, 1962, in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia to Nancy (Garrett) and Brian George Stephenson. His life and career took him to many places. After graduating from Ipswich Grammar School in 1979, he began the journey to fulfill his lifelong dream in aviation. First flight school, then small charter planes, followed by airships. He flew airships in Australia, England, South Korea, Japan and finally in America where he met his wife Fran in 1990. Blimps continued to pilot his life’s path for the next few years, criss-crossing the country numerous times with the whole family in tow after the birth of Patrick in 1994.
In 1996, he was recruited by AirServices Australia and the family moved to Canberra, Australia. While there he completed his Masters in Business & Technology from the University of New South Wales. The family returned to the U.S., settling in San Antonio in 2002.
Tony had many jobs throughout his time in Texas from being a stay-at-home dad, owning and operating his own solar installation business to his most recent job as the Client Solutions Manager at Chromalloy Component Services, bringing his aviation career full circle.
He was the happiest person on earth and loved and respected everyone he met. Most of all, he always had a smile to give and a story to tell.
Tony is preceded in death by his father, Brian Stephenson, his father-in-law Michael Kenneley and nephew Riley Kenneley.
Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Fran Stephenson; son, Patrick Stephenson and wife Sydney; mother, Nancy Stephenson; siblings, Jennine Grady and Ellison Boles along with beloved relatives, Mark, Sophia, Josephine, Fergus, and Nicholas Grady; Paul and Lennox Boles; Amy Kenneley, Bob and Dana Kenneley, Tim and Peggy Kenneley, Mike and Irena Kenneley, John and Jenny Kenneley, Alex and Madison Zinni, Bryan Kenneley and Sophie Fallouh and Myles and Shane Kenneley.
His circle of friends knew no geographical limits. From friendships in British Columbia to Albuquerque, California, Australia, and Japan. Tony knew no strangers, only future friends.
A service celebrating Tony’s life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:00am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 201 E. Nolte St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, with the Reverend Stephen Shortess and the Reverend Christopher Robinson officiating. A reception will follow in McKeogh Hall.
Contributions in Tony’s honor may be made to any of the below organizations.
National Parks Foundation
San Antonio Food Bank
Would Works
You are invited to read the full obituary and 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
Schultz
Otto Henry Schultz Jr. was a man of many things, but above all, he was a master list-maker. He kept lists for everything—groceries, repairs, cleaning, goals he hoped to achieve. And, perhaps most notably, he even made a list of things to be done after his passing. In fact, he wrote his own obituary.
Otto Schultz Jr., 82, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2025, with his daughter Kat by his side. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Becky, and their son, Bradley.
Born on February 15, 1943, in Smithville, Texas, to Otto H. Schultz Sr. and Bertha Speck Reid Schultz, Otto is survived by daughters Stephanie Mcgree (Bradley) and Katharine Champion (Randal); grandchildren Lauren McGree, Autumn Champion, and Olivia Champion; his brother Larry (Sharon), sisters Pat Wood and Wilma Chapman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
In his youth, Otto was artistic and active in drama, earning the lead in his senior play. He was involved in First Methodist Church, singing in the youth choir and maintaining perfect Sunday School attendance. (Church was next door.)
Otto spent 43 years with United Gas Corporation (now CenterPoint Energy), retiring as Division Marketing Manager for South Texas and the Texas
Byrd
John David “Pete” Byrd, age 88 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2025. Pete was born on April 12, 1937, in Beeville, Texas to Alta Bernice (Vickers) and John Howard Byrd.
Pete was raised on the farm fields of Sinton, Texas, which served as a foundation for a long, full life of adventure and true grit. He went on to be a collegiate athlete, serviceman, farmer, professional touring musician, horseman, and cattle rancher, before ultimately retiring as City Manager of Nixon, Texas.
Coast. He enjoyed his work and the people he worked with, along with the public they served.
He met the love of his life, Becky, on a blind date while he worked in San Marcos and she attended Southwest Texas College, and they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage.
Community service was important to him—he participated in Kiwanis, the Jaycees, volunteered at Wurstfest, led Boy Scout groups, coached youth sports, and served on the Seguin ISD School Board, where he was proud to help bring air conditioning to the schools. Otto also served six years in the Army National Guard.
In his spare time, Otto could be seen with a Natural Light Beer in his hand while “Gardening”. He was known for his pristine yard and green thumb. He enjoyed traveling with his family, whether it was sleeping in tents on the way to Disney World, or looking out the window of the hotel in San Francisco. Otto made sure he and his family were going to experience it all. That way, he could have more stories to entertain others with.
A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorials Processing St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or a 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.
Pete was a dedicated father, a devoted husband, a caring friend, and a faithful follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pete is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his loving wife, Fran Byrd; sons, Chris Byrd and wife Heidi, and Josh Byrd; grandchildren, Braydon, Blayne and Brielle Byrd.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to McQueeney Baptist Church, 201 Schumann Rd., McQueeney, Texas, 78123 or 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.
FDA Withdraws Cosmetics Asbestos Rule
(Washington, DC) -- The FDA is withdrawing a proposal that would require cosmetics containing talc to be tested for asbestos. A public notice was posted Tuesday in the federal register claiming, “good cause exists to withdraw the proposed rule at this time,” and that the withdrawal was being made “on the basis of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) priorities to ensure safe additives in the American food and drug supply.” It claimed the Biden-era proposal could also have impacts on products including drugs, and that the FDA will issue a separate rule about testing for asbestos. Asbestos is known to cause cancer in humans if it is inhaled.
New Study Shows People In Shape Have Younger Brains
(St. Louis, MO) -- New research suggests keeping your body in great shape also results in the slowing down of brain aging. A study at Washington University School of Medicine involved analyzing MRI data on more than 11-hundred people with the average age of 55. Results show those with more muscle tended to have younger-looking brains. Senior researcher Dr. Cyrus Raji says healthier bodies with more muscle mass and less hidden belly fat are more likely to have healthier, youthful brains.
British Rocker Elton
John Hopeful His Vision Will Be Restored
(London) -- British rocker Elton John says he’s hopeful science will one day be able to restore his vision. The 78-year-old lost all the sight in his right eye and much of it in the left after contracting a serious eye infection last year. He told “Variety” in a cover story published this week that life has been challenging because he hasn’t been able to “see anything, watch anything, read anything.” But the “I’m Still Standing” singer says he remains hopeful that one day he’ll get his vision back. In the meantime, he’s still performing.
Bagged Salad Company Fined $1M Over NJ Worker’s Death (Swedesboro, NJ) -- A vegetable processing plant in New Jersey that makes bagged salads is fined over one-million-dollars following the death of a worker. There’s no word on the timing of the tragedy or the employee’s name but OSHA says the worker was fatally injured while cleaning a machine at Taylor Farms’ in Gloucester County. The U.S. Labor Department says an inspection back in May found the company “willfully and repeatedly” violated safety requirements. There’s no word on whether Taylor Farms’, headquartered in Salinas, California, will contest the one-point-one-million-dollar OSHA fine. The worker who died lived in Philadelphia.
DECEMBER
A Stroll to the Stable
The Seguin Holiday Stroll Committee will be hosting A Stroll to the Stable December 4-7 at the Nolte Building (formerly Wells Fargo) located at 101 E. Nolte in Seguin, offering a free family-friendly self-guided walk through manger-themed displays contributed by community members, with soft lighting, music, kids crafts, a nativity dress-up station, live performances, and a nightly live nativity; hours are Dec. 4 from 12–9 p.m., Dec. 5 from 12–9 p.m., Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Dec. 7 from 2–6 p.m., and volunteers are invited to sign up at JustServe.org/AStrolltotheStable.
Little Stars Dance Clinic
The SHS Starsteppers and Starline Dance Team will host the Little Stars Dance Clinic for Pre-K through 8th grade on Monday, Dec. 1, at the Seguin High School gyms (by the athletic office). Registration runs from 5 to 5:15 p.m., and the clinic will be held from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $30 to pre-register or $35 at the door. Participants who register by Tuesday, Nov. 11, will receive a Little Stars T-shirt. The group will perform Friday, Dec. 5, at the Sip n’ Stroll.
Guadalupe County Republican Women Luncheon with Senator Donna Campbell
The Guadalupe County Republican Women will be hosting their December meeting featuring Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. at 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Seguin Silver Center, 510 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX, with the program free to attend and lunch available for $20 with RSVP or $25 at the door; reservations may be made by contacting Glenda Partain
at 830-391-3979 or silvercenter@sbcglobal. net.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Casino Night
The Trulight127 Ministries will be hosting Ugly Christmas Sweater Casino Night at 6:30 PM on December 4 at Blue Bonnet Palace in Selma, TX, with tickets at $50 per person including food, starter casino chips, and access to all activities; the event supports children in foster care through Trulight127’s programs, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $5,000 and in-kind options available by contacting events@trulight127. org for details.
Guada-Coma ICA Christmas Party & Fundraiser
The Guada-Coma ICA will be hosting its Christmas Party & Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at “The Big Red Barn,” located at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and lunch served from 12:30–2 p.m.; ICA members and guests are welcome to enjoy live and silent auctions, with $20 meal tickets that include a 12-oz ribeye steak and refreshments, and those attending are encouraged to bring auction items and desserts, with RSVPs for meal tickets due by Monday, Dec. 1 to Allan Bode at 830-305-1325 (call/text).
KWED Christmas Angel Contest
KWED Radio will be hosting its annual Christmas Angel Contest, accepting letters now through 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the KWED studios at 609 E. Court St., offering families in Guadalupe County the chance to nominate themselves or someone they know to receive $500 cash this Christmas. The contest invites residents to submit a letter explaining why a family could use the as-
sistance, with all entries required to include the nominator’s name, address, and phone number; the winning letter will be read live on air before Christmas and featured along with photos in the Seguin Daily News, and entries may also be submitted anytime through the studio’s front-door drop slot.
Byron Zipp at Silver Center
The Silver Center will be hosting Byron Zipp at 7:30 p.m. on December 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.
32nd Annual Holiday Home Tour
The Seguin Conservation Society will be hosting the 32nd Annual Holiday Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at eight historic sites across Seguin. The self-guided tour features grand homes from the late 1800s, craftsman bungalows, the Sebastopol House limecrete structure, and the restored Texas Theatre. Tickets are $20 in advance at Gift & Gourmet, Keepers Interiors, and the Seguin Chamber Office, or $25 at each site on the day of the tour. For more information call 830-560-0949.
No Dance at Silver Center Christmas week
The Silver Center will not be hosting a dance on December 26th due to the holiday.
To ensure non-profit 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 offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
