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Seguin, Guadalupe County shows its holiday spirit KWED records another successful Holiday Food and Toy Drive Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -- There was a massive turnout for Friday's annual KWED Holiday Food and Toy Drive.

A truckload of new unwrapped toys were collected for the Seguin Police Department's Blue Santa program, along with several hundred pounds of food that was collected for the Christian Cupboard.

The collection effort also brought in more than $9,000 that will be jointly shared by both non-profit organizations.

Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen was among the special guests on hand for this year's event.

"It's just such a wonderful thing that we do here in Seguin and it's so needed both with Blue Santa and the food drive for the Christian Cupboard. We need those things at this point in time and so please come and give or just come by and honk at us. We will wave at you and smile, I promise," said Dodgen.

Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher also shared his holiday greeting with the community, and says the food and toy drive is an important event for the entire community. Spirit, pg. 2

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"We at the county definitely want to be a part of this food and toy drive because it's about community. It's about giving back. We want to be a good example. We want to set that example for others and for our community to come out and help those in need. So that's why we show up. We've got the sheriff.

We've got our chief deputy.

We have law enforcement and other representatives from the county so it's important for us to be here," said Kutscher.

The Food and Toy Drive is really a community event, and brings in people from all walks of life, including Texas Lutheran University President Debbie Cottrell who says TLU believes its important for them to give back to the community during times like these.

"It's really incredibly important. It's a great opportunity for us. We love coming out with our students, our football players are always in the lead on this. We know it's a great way to connect with our community, to be a part of a great cause and to do what we should be doing to help Seguin," said Cottrell.

The food collected on Friday totaled nearly 800 pounds. The food will be put to good use by the Christian Cupboard.

Christian Cupboard Volunteer Kathy Yandell says the need is great this year.

"I was looking at some figures yesterday. For October, we served 870 families at the Cupboard. For November, the best that I could calculate with the notes they keep was 871 families for November. There's obviously some food scarcely going on here in Seguin," said Yandell.

Much like the food that was donated, the need is also great for the Seguin Police Department's Blue Santa program.

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Community Engagement Officer Sarah Chilutti says Friday's gifts will help make this season a little bit brighter for kids across Seguin and Guadalupe County.

"Our big thing right now is just if you know a family in need, you are welcome to come and pick up an application for them to drop it off. If they are not able to come and pick it up themselves, spread the word but our goal is to help 1,500 children this Christmas. We were able to help 1,300 last year so we are always trying to help more and more especially as we are growing as a city. Any little bit helps.

Anyway you want to help whether it's wrapping presents, donating toys, if you want to donate material to wrap presents. Any little bit helps with this program and it wouldn't be possible without our community," said Chilutti.

The Food and Toy Drive is an annual tradition for the KWED staff, and it includes great support from the community.

We thank all who gave this year.

We also thank the sponsors and partners for this year's drive.

That list includes Walmart, Beck & Beck Buick GMC, Steele Hyundai in New Braunfels, Joe Cools A/C and Heating, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, Bill Miller’s Barbecue, Wal-Mart, Su Casa Café, Dutch Bros Coffee, and The Palms Mexican Restaurant.

They each made donations that helped keep our volunteers well fed during this year's event.

A big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that showed up early Friday morning, including representatives from local businesses and organizations, the city of Seguin, Guadalupe County, the Seguin ISD, the Navarro ISD, Texas Lutheran University, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

If you missed your chance to drop off items during Friday's Food and Toy Drive, you can still drop items off at the KWED Studios, located at 609 East Court St. Lobby doors are open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday's from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Texas Lutheran Falls to No. 8/14 Trinity, 86-76 Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing

SEGUIN, Texas -- Texas Lutheran women’s basketball fell just short of upsetting the #8/14 Trinity Tigers Saturday night at Memorial Gymnasium, falling 86-76 in an overtime thriller.

Kailee Mulkey (New Braunfels/New Braunfels) led TLU (7-2, 1-1 SCAC) with 19 points, seven rebounds, and a career-high eight assists.

Lauren Sansano (San Antonio/FEAST) was the only other Bulldog in double figures, finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Kayla Presley (Kyle/San Marcos) grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds in addition to seven points.

Trinity won the jump ball, but it would be all Bulldogs early as TLU would take a 21-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. The first was a total team effort as seven different Bulldogs scored a bucket for TLU. The combination of stifling defense and efficient play helped the Bulldogs stretch out to a 39-24 lead entering the halftime break.

Texas Lutheran would lead by as many as 19 points and for just under 37 minutes Saturday night. The Trinity Tigers, held true to their early season form in the second half as they outscored the Bulldogs 26-12 in the fourth quarter as the Tigers - who have made a habit of fourth quarter rallies so far this season - rallied to tie the game 70-70 and force overtime. TLU had two opportunities to put the game away in the final 30 seconds but would miss two crucial free throws to ice the game.

The Tigers would dominate the overtime period, outscoring the Bulldogs 16-6 to escape Seguin with the win and avoid the upset.

The Bulldogs will have a week off to regroup before returning to action

on December 15, traveling to Colorado College to continue conference play in Colorado Springs. Tip-off is set for 8:30 PM CST/7:30 PM MST. All streaming and live stats links will be available on tlubulldogs.com.

Fans can receive updates by following @tluathletics & @tluwbb on X (Twitter) and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the TLU Athletics Facebook page at @tlubulldogs or by visiting the team’s Instagram page at @tluwbb and as always follow TLU athletics on all of our social channels for updates on all things TLU Athletics.

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Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary for Anissa Doege who died November 27th at the age of 54. She is survived by her husband, Jose Soto and sons,Joshua,Joe,and Daniel Soto.

Schneider-Kramer

Teresa Jo Evans Schneider Kramer, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on November 30, 2023. Teresa was born on October 11, 1947, in San Marcos, Texas to Irene P. (Gotthardt) and Frank Evans.

Teresa grew up in Guadalupe County and will be remembered as a 1965 graduate of Navarro High School. She began working at the Guadalupe County Tax Office as a deputy clerk, and then moved to the Guadalupe County Appraisal District where she worked in data processing, mapping, and abstracting. She later retired from Wuest Incorporated where she served as office manager which included human resource responsibilities.

She enjoyed reading, and gambling trips and was an avid online scrabble player. Her most cherished times were with her family and close friends, especially sleepovers with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Teresa is preceded in death by her loving husbands, Nelson R. Schneider and James Randy Kramer, her parents, and her step-father Jerome Henze.

Survivors include her son, Brett Schneider, and wife Caroline; daughters, Dawn Vincent and husband Shawn, Donna Davis, and husband Alan, and Glenda Wall and husband Rob; grandchildren, Taylor Young and husband Jordan, Chase Vincent and girlfriend Emma Catron, Grayson Schneider, Rob Davis, Kristen Schroeder and husband Harrison, Alyssa Wall, Anthony Wall and wife Jillian, and Austin Wall; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Landry, and Kymber Young, Emersyn and Adalee Bullard, and Cooper and Hudson Wall; numerous other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A reception will be announced. Serving as pallbearers will be Chase Vincent, Jordan Young, Rob Davis, Anthony Wall, Jeff Sproull, Kevin Wuest, and Darren Hill.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105, 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.

Jones

Randy Wayne Jones, age 74, of Seguin, Texas passed away on November 30, 2023. Randy was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on July 30, 1949.

Randy was a successful businessman, a loyal friend, and an avid outdoorsman with a larger-than-life personality. He always had a new joke to share. He recently discovered Facebook and enjoyed finding and experimenting with new recipes, usually desserts, and sharing them with family. He always arrived early to any party and jokingly chided the rest of us for showing up late.

Randy’s heart was huge. He always thought of others and how he could bless them or alleviate their burden. He often could be found with his buddies at Whataburger, laughing and trading jokes.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life Deborah Jones, son Chris Jones, parents Gil and Dorothy Lovell, brother Larry Jones, and sister Teresa Spencer.

He is survived by his nephew, Bradly Lovell and family; niece, Kasey Jones Cody and family; sisters-in-law, Julie Hunter and Kathy Caraway, brothers-in-law, Gerald Spear and Kenneth Spear; nephews, James Hunter, Robert Hunter, Richard Gavigan, Matthew Gavigan, Chris Gavigan; nieces, Victoria Kleen and Deborah Hunter and their families; numerous great nephews, nieces, friends and other loving family members.

A memorial service celebrating Randy’s life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Chip Caraway officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date in San Geronimo Cemetery.

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.

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Elenora Mary Hildebrand Linnartz, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on November 21, 2023.

The recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Seguin followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Peinemann officiating. A reception will follow in the Family Center. Private entombment will be held later at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in New Braunfels, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church Food Pantry, 510 S. Camp St., Seguin, TX 78155.

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

Debbie Garcia, age 60, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on November 28, 2023, in New Braunfels, Texas.

She was born on November 21, 1963, in Beeville, Texas to Margie (Arriola) and Harry Vaughn.

Debbie is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband, Ismael “JR” Garcia, Jr. She is survived by her children, Monique MyCue and husband Ryan, Cierra Garcia and husband Luis, James Garcia and wife Alexis; grandchildren, Easton MyCue and Lindsay MyCue; and her fur baby, Myla; brother, Harry Vaughn, Jr. and wife Judy, Robert Vaughn and wife Ruth, Richard Vaughn and wife Tomi; sisters, Mary Ann Shaw, Ruby Updyke, and Sandra Vaughn, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. with Deacon Nick Carrillo officiating. A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be James Garcia, Luis Pena, Jr., Ryan MyCue, Josh Lopez, Randy Johnson, James Johnson, Richie Vaughn, and Richard Vaughn, Jr. 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.

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Suicide Deaths At Record High In 2022 (Atlanta, GA) -- Suicide deaths are at a record high. According to CDC data, more people died by suicide in 2022 than any other year on record since at least 1941. While the new numbers show improvement among children and teens, rates for all other age groups went up. Nearly 50-thousand lives were lost to suicide last year. Men were about four times more likely than women to die by intentional self-harm, with the highest rates among senior men. But women’s suicide rates increased twice as much in 2022, with especially severe increases in white women and women in their late 20s and early 30s.

Whooping Cough Cases Up In San Diego (San Diego, CA) -- County health officials are reporting an increase in whooping cough cases in San Diego. Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, jumped from 12 in September to 57 in October, the first spike in cases in San Diego since 2017. County health officials are recommending people get vaccinated, especially pregnant women and people who come into close contact with children too young to be vaccinated. The last whooping cough death in San Diego was a five week old infant who died in July of 2016.

Trial Underway For Faking Nursing School Employees (Fort Lauderdale, FL) -- A trial is underway for the director and two recruiters of what federal investigators say was a bogus nursing school. Former director of student services and registrar of Palm Beach School Of Nursing Gail Russ is charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. Also facing a 12 person jury in Fort Lauderdale federal court are Cassandre Jean and Vilaire Duroseau. The recruiters allegedly conned students into paying for degrees without doing proper training.

Mom Kicked Off Sex-Ed Panel After Prostitution Convictions Revealed (Fort Worth, TX) -- A mother in Fort Worth, Texas has been kicked off a school district’s sex education panel after it was discovered that she was convicted twice of prostitution. Ashley Ketcherside was convicted in 2012 and 2016. She also reportedly advertised herself on the Internet as “true girl next door” while serving on the School Health Advisory Council for the Godley Independent School District. Ketcherside’s escort gig was discovered by parents after she was unable to provide details on multiple businesses she claimed to own.

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This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

years old can join without paying any fees. Starting Jan. 2024, the annual dues will be $24.

Youth Pickleball Clinic The City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department will have a Youth Pickleball Clinic for ages 8 to 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. and ages 11 to 14 from 10:15 to 11:15 on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Seguin-Saegert Pickleball Complex, located at 418 W. Mountain St. in Seguin.

The cost is $5 per youth and all equipment will be provided. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 1. Register online at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ txseguinwt.wsc/splash.html&nbsp. For more information, call 830-401-2480.

Brush & Forage Conference There will be a Brush & Forage Conference beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Guadalupe County Extension Office, located at 210 East Live Oak St. in Seguin. The registration fee is $40 and 5 hours of TDA CEU’s will be available. Reservations should be made by Friday, Dec. 1 by calling 830-303-3889.

First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will not have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner in December at the Big Red Barn.

The event will be held the first Friday in January.

Ukulele Club The Seguin Public Library and Seguin Music Shed will have its last meeting for this session of Ukulele Club for ages 6 to 11 at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the library.

Registration is required to participate by calling 830-4012422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Comedy Night at the Library The Seguin Public Library will have a free Comedy Night at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for adults 18 and over only. The event is for mature audiences and may contain uncensored adult topics and language. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to attend. Registration is required for this 18 and up only event by calling 830-401-2422 or visiting www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Yulefest Arts & Crafts Show The Seguin Art League will have its Yulefest Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information, visit www.seguinartleague.com.

AA Meetings The Seguin Primary Purpose Group of AA will meet at 7 p.m.

Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. in Seguin. For more information, call 830-386-0334.

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.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday Drop-In - Drawing Techniques & 3D Pens The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

TLU Community Music Academy Concert The TLU Community Music Academy Outreach String Class and Youth Orchestra will have its concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The doors open at 6:45 to the public.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 6. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook.

Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Chess Club The Seguin Public Library will have its Chess Club at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 for ages 6 through 17. The club is for all skill levels and there will be chess sets, tips for playing, and tutorials available from Chess.com. Kids and teens are encouraged to learn from each other and are coached to have good sportsmanship, etiquette, and given technical suggestions. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Pecan Valley Communicators The Pecan Valley Communicators is a new community club dedicated to helping members become better speakers and leaders. Meetings will be held 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. For the remainder of 2023 anyone who is a least fourteen

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 first and third Wednesdays of each month at First Methodist Church Seguin. Learn more at www.NAMIGuadalupeCounty.org.

Adult Crafternoon The Seguin Public Library will have a Holiday Adult Craft Afternoon session at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023. Join us to create your own DIY decorative wine bottle centerpiece. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Register online at www.library.seguintexas.gov, by calling 830-401-2422 or in person at the library.

Rising Stars of Guadalupe County The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals will have its Rising Stars of Guadalupe County from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. Guadalupe County’s most promising young professionals will be recognized at the event.

Teen Advisory Board The Seguin Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Library. The Teen Advisory Board is now accepting new members, teens in grades 8-12 can apply at the library. Attend the meeting to learn more. Teen Advisory Board Members earn volunteer service credit by planning summer events, book clubs, selecting new library books, and making the library a better place for teens. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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.

TLU Community Music Academy Choir Concert The Texas Lutheran University Community Music Academy Choir will have its concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the TLU Chapel. The doors open at 6:45 to the public.

Blue Santa Program Applications Due Friday, Dec. 8 Applications are being accepted for the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa Program for assistance with gifts to families in need during the holiday season. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 and are available and can be dropped off at the Seguin Police Department, Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Seguin Housing Authority, Middletowne Apartments, Summers Bend Apartments, SVDP Good Shepherd Schertz-Marion, Community Action Partnership – Community Council of South Central Texas, Inc., and all Seguin ISD locations.

Approved applicants will be notified and gifts should be picked up from Blue Santa Headquarters, located in the Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 206 N. Travis St. in Seguin. The final day to pick up gifts will be Thursday, Dec. 21. For more information call 830-8656409 or email bluesanta@seguintexas.gov.

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Ugly Sweater Dinner Party The Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board (GCCWB) will have its Ugly Sweater Dinner Party at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre, located at 425 N. Austin St. in Seguin. There will be a silent auction, live entertainment

by Magician, Carlos David, dinner, beverages, and an Ugliest Sweater Contest. Tickets are $75 and table sponsorships/tickets are also available online at www.gccwb.org/shop.

TLU Community Music Academy Private Lessons Solo Recital The Texas Lutheran University Community Music Academy will have its Private Lessons Solo Recital Presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 at the TLU Chapel.

Wizarding Wonderland The Seguin Public Library will offer a free Wizarding Wonderland at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9.

Venture into fantastical worlds from the books of Harry Potter, Wings of Fire, Dragon Masters, and Upside-down Magic. Featuring special guests, edible wands, crafts, and photo ops. This event is for all ages. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Lifegate Booster Club Fundraiser The Lifegate Booster Club will have its 33rd Dinner and Auction at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at 395 Lifegate Lane in Seguin off of FM 466. Supervised child care will also be available for $10 per child, Kindergarten through fifth grade. Sponsor tables are available. For more information, call 830-372-0850.

Library Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Winter Art Exhibit The Seguin Public Library will Accepting Applications for 2023-2024 Rotating Winter Art Exhibit, “New Beginnings,” until Sunday, Dec. 10. The exhibit will open Saturday, Dec. 30 and run through March 13, 2024.

Applications are available at www.library.seguintexas. gov or at the library service desks. For more information and requirements call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Rubber band Bracelets The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 13. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Mid-Texas Symphony Sounds of the Seasons Concert The Mid-Texas Symphony will have its Sounds of the Seasons Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. The concert features Conductor, Akiko Fujimoto and Guest Artist, Liliana Guerrero, Soprano and the Comal ISD Children’s Chorus. Tickets and season packages are available at www.mtsymphony. org or by calling 830-463-5353.

Adult Coloring Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free Adult Coloring Club for all skill levels at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Participants will create postcards and gift tags for the Holiday Season. The Adult Coloring Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. All supplies will be provided. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Kids Create The Seguin Public Library will have its Kids Create at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Kids are invited to imagine, create, and discover: no bake treats. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20 kids. Attendees must be between the listed ages of 6 to 11. Kids Create will meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 830- 401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Chamber After Hours Mixer The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at Sips & Gulps, located at 501 N. Austin St. Suite B. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

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Youth Co-Ed Basketball League Registration is underway for the City of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Co-Ed Basketball League. The six-week league includes three age divisions: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6. All practices and games will be played on Saturdays at a Seguin ISD middle school campus.

The league begins January 6. The cost is $55 per youth, which includes a jersey and team photo. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 15. To register visit https://web2myvscloud.com/wbwsc/txseguinwt. wsc/splash.html. For more information, call 830-4012480.

Community Tai Chi The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Seguin Public Library.

Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels every third Saturday. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Lino Print Workshop The Seguin Art League will offer an Illustrated Letters Class from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. Receive an introduction to linear design through carving a block. Includes drawing the image, composing the design, and transferring it to the block. Students will also receive an introduction to color inks and print presentations. The class is limited to 12 adults (12 years to adult). The cost is $120 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. There will be songs, rhymes, and stories followed by about 15 minutes of play time. This program is approximately 45 minutes long including play time and is geared towards ages 1-2. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun early literacy activities for children ages 3 to 5. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Teen Tuesday Drop-In – Button Making The Seguin Public Library will host its Teen Tuesday at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Teens ages 12 - 17 can drop in anytime between 4 and 5:30pm on Tuesdays to hang out, play games, use makerspace supplies, draw, and more. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www. library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Tai Chi Tuesday The Seguin Public Library and GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation will host Tai Chi for free at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Seguin Public Library. Classes are led by Tai Chi instructor Barry A. Jackson for all skill levels. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

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Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 20. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

stuffed friend to storytime, then leave your stuffie at the library for a fun-filled sleepover at the library. Come back the next day, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, December 28 to see what your cuddly friend got up to. Be sure not to bring your favorite stuffed animal since you’ll be leaving it at the library overnight. This event is for all ages.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

LEGO Club The Seguin Public Library will have its free LEGO Club at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Kids ages 3-11 will use their creativity to build with LEGOs. Creations will be displayed on the library bookshelves. Call 830-4012422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov.for additional information.

Preteen STEAM Night: Gingerbread Cabin Challenge The Seguin Public Library will host its free Preteen STEAM Night at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 for preteens ages 9-12. Youth will participate in science, tech, engineering, art, and math activities and experiments. This event is on a first come, first serve basis, space is limited to 20. Preteen STEAM Night will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov. for additional information.

Library Holiday Closures In observance of the Christmas Holiday, the Seguin Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 26. Normal hours will resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 27. Items may be renewed online, or returned using outdoor book return.

Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Baby Time The Seguin Public Library will have its Baby Time at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec 27. Learn rhymes and bounces to do with babies, sing songs, and listen to 1 baby storybook. Song and rhyme time lasts approximately 25 minutes, followed by baby playtime with scarves, egg shakers, and more. Baby Time is geared towards ages 0-18 and meets every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Family Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have its Family Storytime at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and other fun early literacy activities for families with children ages 0 to 5 every Wednesday. Call 830-401-2422 or visit www.library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library The Seguin Public Library will have a Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Pajama Storytime at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27. Wear your favorite pjs and bring your best

January 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, Jan. 5 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 beneficiary will be the Lions Kidsight and entertainment will be provided by Brushy Creek.

February 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, Feb. 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 beneficiary will be the Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry and entertainment will be provided by Lolli Truitt.

Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin 2024 Business Expo: Business in Toyland from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S. Austin St. in Seguin.

Admission is free and registration is required. For more information, call 830-379-6382.

March 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, Feb. 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 beneficiary will be the Guadalupe Child Welfare Board and entertainment will be provided by Wyatt Arp & Charlie Bragg.

Ongoing Community Calendar Items 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

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HWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

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 New 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 830-303-6478.

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 830-3034188 ext. 1249.

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.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023 Applications are available for the Comprehensive 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 (LI-

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