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Seguin re-names fire station in honor of fallen firefighter Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) – The memory of fallen Seguin firefighter Roger W. Dean III will forever rest at Fire Station No. 3.

According to Dean’s father Roger Jr., a fire station is a firefighter’s second home. He says Photo courtesy City of that’s why it’s, even Seguin Facebook page. more, honoring that the firehouse is located at the corner of Kingsbury and State Hwy. 123 is now named after his son.

“To firefighters, their station is a second home – a place of family, a place of shelter like a conventional home but it’s also a visual symbol in society that represents a place of safety, of over watch, of pride and indeed just like firefighters are integral to our community so are firehouses,” said Dean.

Dean passed away on April 23, 2021, following complications from COVID-19, which he contracted while serving the community as a firefighter and paramedic for the Seguin Fire Department. Firefighter, pg. 3

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Citizens invited to chime in on future Cordova Road project Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Cordova Road and its future will be the topic at hand this week.

The City of Seguin will have a public meeting and open house to learn about the improvements that are being planned for Cordova Road.

The public meeting will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday at the City of Seguin Utilities Operation Center located at 3027 N. Austin Street.

Meeting materials and comment opportunities will also be available and will be received online at seguintexas.gov.

Those comments and materials will be available beginning on

Thursday and running through Friday, December 29. Comments are encouraged and can be submitted until Friday, December 29 via: Email – CordovaRoad@cdandp.com or

online at seguintexas.gov/1320/ Cordova-Road.

A link for that meeting can be found on the city of Seguin Facebook page.

Tickets still available for Lifegate Christian dinner, auction Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) -- Lifegate Christian School is inviting everyone over for dinner this Saturday.

The school will be hosting its annual dinner and auction fundraiser.

Brannon Dreibrodt, a school booster club member, says Lifegate relies heavily on this fundraiser for its continued operation.

“Every year, we have fundraisers to fund the next year.

We operate purely on tuition and fundraising. We have no state funding so everything that we get for keeping up with everything is purely based on tuition and these events and this auction is our biggest event every year. We believe Christian education is incredibly important and we want to allow these kids to have these opportunities.

This is huge for us. This is our biggest event basically,” said Dreibrodt.

Dreibrodt says tickets include a catered meal, plus an opportunity to take home some great prizes.

“Next Door Catering is catering it and it will be bacon wrapped chicken. A lot of the fundraisers have the pork steaks and things like that and so we wanted to do something a little bit different so we went with bacon wrapped chicken with this and of course, your sides. We

Prizes that would make excellent presents under the Christmas tree will be up for bid during Saturday's annual Lifegate Christian School dinner and auction fundraiser. See additional prizes on the Lifegate Facebook page.

still have sponsor tables available and they are almost all gone but business sponsorships are still there and of course, tickets. Tickets are $20 each and meals can be eaten there or they can be taken to go, whichever you prefer but it is a lot of fun. We have a silent auction, live auction and we will have music there. You know just a lot of fun,” said Dreibrodt. Lifegate, pg. 3

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Dinner tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids.

The kid’s ticket for grades Kindergarten through the fifth grade, includes childcare, pizza, and a movie.

Dreibrodt says Lifegate plays an

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He not only invites school families but also those in the community who want a sneak peek at the education that is available at Lifegate.

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the outside world. So, we want to continue this and give them that opportunity and like I said, the only way we can fund this is through tuition and these types of events,” said Dreibrodt.

Doors open at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Lifegate Christian School is located at 395 Lifegate Ln.

Firefighter, continued.

Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner led a recent celebration naming the firehouse in his honor. Skinner says Dean is forever memorialized in not only in the structure of the building but in the integrity of the Seguin Fire Department.

“Today Roger’s name will forever be a part of the Seguin Fire Department no matter what and it’s just a great thing for me to be able to honor him this way.

Roger began his career in Seguin on July 30, 2018, and it didn’t take long for Roger to find his place in the organization and quickly earned the respect from his peers as a top-notch firefighter. He quickly became a part of our family. As soon as he was eligible for the position of EMS training officer, his battalion chief and other officers quickly recommended him for the job. He had a reputation for being a great paramedic, teacher and instructor as a lot of his service was evident not only in how he treated our community and every patient he encountered but with each new paramedic he trained but that’s the way Roger was. He took great pride in this organization and this profession and that’s why today is such a great honor for me to be able to do that,” said Skinner.

Overwhelmed as the fire engine red drape was pulled off from the letting above the bay doors were Dean’s wife Stephanie and their toddler daughter Amelia. Stephanie says this latest effort by the city of Seguin to pay homage to her husband only exemplifies the true nature of the brotherhood that lies within the fire department.

“I want to start by saying what an honor it is to have Roger’s name forever attached to the Seguin Fire Department. The first time Roger stepped foot in the Seguin Fire Department, he knew he was home.

Actually, I remember he had his interview at this fire station. He was very nervous, but I remember him coming home telling me how Seguin embodied everything he loved about the fire service – the tradition, the sense of brotherhood and the passion for serving your community – That no matter where you are or who you are, the fire department is a family – a true community that Roger held so dear -- remembering the tradition while developing new training, having a sense of brotherhood with your fellow firefighters and continuing to serve your community with the same passion that you had when you first put on your gear,” said Stephanie.

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Having stood by the family every step of the way since 2020 was Seguin City Manager Steve Parker.

Parker says naming the fire house is just the next chapter in the profession here in Seguin.

“Although we love and miss Roger, I don’t see this as a sad day – even though I almost teared up. I see this as an inspiring day as this will become an enteral remembrance of what Roger meant to this organization.

This place will stand as a tribute to the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of one of our own – a fallen hero who gave everything in the service of others,” said Parker.

Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen says with the new chapter also comes the continuation of Dean’s stories so that they, too, are forever told.

“I just want to say that it’s really a celebration and an honor to name something after someone -- for it to be forever in our memories and for those stories to be forever shared and continued to be passed down. I truly see this as an honoring and a celebration and it’s just a wonderful season to do that as well,” said Dodgen.

The ceremony naming the firehouse after Dean was held Saturday, December 2., the same day as his mother, Ashley’s, birthday.

Dean was the first line of duty death in the Seguin Fire Department’s history.

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Division-I UT-Rio Grande Valley extends college football offers to Seguin’s Neumann and Pond Chris Austin

(Seguin) -- Two Seguin High School seniors received Division-I college football offers on Tuesday.

Offensive lineman Cooper Neumann and tight end Jackson Pond were extended offers to play at UT-Rio Grande Valley. Both students announced their offers on social media. UT-RGV is a startup program lead by former Seguin head coach Travis Bush. The Vaqueros will take the field for their first season of competition in 2025.

Neumann was an All-District 12-5A Second Team selection as a junior in 2022. He will represent Seguin at the 2024 San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game at the Alamodome on January 6th. Neumann has also received college offers from East Central University, North American University, Hardin Simmons University, Louisiana Christian University, McMurry University, East Texas Baptist University and Graceland University.

Pond was also a Second Team All-District 12-5A selection in his junior season in 2022. He caught 13 passes for 118 yards in nine games this season for Seguin.

In his junior season, Pond had 13 receptions for 170 yards and four receiving touchdowns in seven games played. During his sophomore campaign, Pond hauled in 13 catches for 126 yards. Pond also has college football offers on the table from Eastern New Mexico University, East Central University, Sul Ross State, Hardin Simmons, McMurry University, Louisiana Christian University, North American University, University of Virginia-Lynchburg, Graceland University and William Woods University.

Neumann and Pond join teammate Corey Dailey with football offers from UT-RGV. Dailey, a sophomore quarterback, received an offer from Bush before the 2023 season in May. Travis Bush served as the head coach at Seguin from 2016 through the 2020 season. He lead the Matadors to district co-champion seasons in 2018 and 2020.

After five seasons as the Matador head coach, Bush moved on to New Braunfels Canyon High School. Following two seasons as the head coach of the Cougars, Bush was hired to helm the startup UT-RGV Division-I program last December.

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Doege

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.

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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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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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GOP Senators Call For China Travel Ban (Washington, DC) -- A group of Republican senators wants President Biden to temporarily ban travel between the U.S. and China. That’s due to a recent spike in Chinese respiratory illness cases. The lawmakers led by Florida Senator Marco Rubio said travel should be restricted until more is known about the pneumonia outbreaks in children, adding that China has a “long history of lying about public health crises.” CDC Director Mandy Cohen this week told lawmakers this week her agency is confident the outbreaks are being caused by known pathogens like the flu and RSV. COP28 Delegates Call For More Action On Climate-Linked Health Risks (Dubai) -- Doctors, activists and country representatives at the COP28 U.N. climate summit are demanding more global efforts to protect people from increasing health and safety risks posed by climate change. Health experts say, with temperatures around the world set to keep rising for decades, countries will need to spend more for healthcare. They say hotter temperatures will make heat waves more dangerous and fuel the spread of diseases like malaria and cholera. The United Arab Emirates official who is heading the summit said on Sunday the impacts from climate change are one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century.

Gottlieb: More “Typical” Virus Season (Washington, DC) -- A leading national health expert says the U.S. should experience a more “typical” flu and virus season this winter. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the level of RSV and flu cases is abating, compared to epidemic numbers in past years. Gottlieb said young children and older adults have been especially vulnerable. He added the number of COVID cases are down from past years. Gottlieb is still encouraging people to get vaccinated.

Regular Sleep Schedules Are Important (Undated) -- Going to bed at the same time every night could be more beneficial than how much sleep you get. A study published last month in the Journal of Sleep found that a regular sleep routine reduced the chances of an early death by 20 percent. Scientists say a consistent time help the body anticipate what’s coming rather than simply reacting to new conditions.

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Toy and Food Drive Continues KWED radio will be accepting toy and food donations in its lobby through Dec. 21. Donations to benefit the Seguin PD Blue Santa Program and Christian Cupboard.

care, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap, and Prescription Plans. Snacks will be provided. To RSVP, call 830-3034188, Ext. 1249.

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 830-865-6409 or email bluesanta@seguintexas.gov.

Heritage Museum Calendars The Heritage Museum is selling 2024 Then and Now Themed Calendars. There is a limited supply and they are available for purchase at the Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, Pecan Town Books and Brews, Parker’s City Pharmacy, and online at www.heritagemuseum.net. Gift Ornaments are also available at the Museum. All proceeds benefit Museum projects.

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.

Chamber December General Membership Luncheon The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its December General Membership Luncheon at 11:30 on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Silver Center, located at 510 E. Court St. in Seguin. Meals are still available for $25. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 830-379-6382.

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

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.

Veterans & Medicare 101 There will be a Veterans & Medicare 101 session from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. The session will focus on special enrollment periods beyond the annual enrollment period and will cover the basics of Original Medi-

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.

Public Meeting Regarding Cordova Road Improvements The City of Seguin will have a public meeting/open house to learn about improvements that are planned for Cordova Road from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, Dec. 7 at the City of Seguin Utilities Operation Center (main meeting room), located at 3027 N. Austin Street in Seguin. Meeting materials and comment opportunities will be available online at http:// www.seguintexas.gov/1320/Cordova-Road from Thursday, Dec. 7 until Friday, Dec. 29. Comments are encouraged and can be submitted until Friday, Dec. 29 via: Email – CordovaRoad@cdandp.com, Mail – Cordova Road, c/o CD&P, PO Box 5459, Austin, TX 78763, or online at www.seguintexas.gov/1320/Cordova-Road.

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.

Celebrate Recovery The Celebrate Recovery ministry at Crossroads Church meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights at 3455 W. Hwy 90 in Seguin. Celebrate recovery is for anyone dealing with anxiety, alcohol, depression, codependency, unforgiveness, self doubt, addiction, grief, eating disorders, relationships, anger, substance abuse, destructive behavior, spending, stress, and more. For more information call 830-251-2080.

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.

Country Christmas The Big Red Barn Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center will have its Country Christmas from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at 390 Cordova Rd. in Seguin. Admission is $25 for a family, $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. There will be a live nativity presented by area youth groups, entertainment, concessions, visits with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m., self guided tours, demonstrations, live farm animals, hayrides, kiddie train, open fire marshmallow roast, and more.

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.

Navarro ISD Food Distribution Guadalupe County has partnered with Navarro ISD and the San Antonio Food Bank to provide food to the community from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9 at the Navarro Intermediate campus, located at 588 Link Road in Seguin. To register for food, visit https://freshtrak.com/register/event/215250.

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 830372-0850.

Navarro Project Graduation Jingle & Dine The Navarro Project Graduation will have a Jingle & Dine fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Geronimo VFW. Sausage plates are $12 and include sausage, rice, beans, bread, and dessert. There will also be a silent auction, cornhole/washer tournament, and more.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 830-401-2422 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.

Veterans Education Benefits Info Session There will be a Veterans Education Benefits Info Session from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 from Northeast Lakeview College and Grand Canyon University. To RSVP, call 830-303-4188 Ext. 1249.

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.

Grand Parents Raising Grand Children Grand Parents Raising Grand Children will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, Seguin, located at 1121 East Walnut Street. If you are a Grand Parent Raising a Grand Child this group is available to assist with questions concerning your rights and benefits. For more information, call 830-379-5421.

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 830-401-2480.

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.

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 830-401-2422 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.

Little League Challenger Program The Seguin Little League will host a new Challenger Program giving children with disabilities a chance to play softball and baseball. A community meeting will be held at 3 p.m.

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on Sunday, December 17 at the little league fields at Starke Park.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

at 10 a.m. the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. Surviving spouses can come and spend time in the lounge and visit with other surviving spouses. To RSVP, call 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249.

Veterans Coffee & Camaraderie The Veterans Outreach Center will have Veterans Coffee & Camaraderie at 9 a.m. the 3rd Thursday of every month in the lounge. To RSVP, call 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249.

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 830401-2422 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 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.

Christian Cupboard Annual Food Drive The Christian Cupboard will continue its annual Food Drive through Dec. 31. Donations can be dropped off from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 516 N. Camp St. January Surviving Veteran Spouses Coffee & Tea There will be a Surviving Veteran Spouses Coffee & Tea

Veteran Ladies Night There will be a Veteran Ladies Night at 6 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Veterans Outreach Center, located at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. Ladies, spouses, and surviving spouses will gather for fellowship. Bring a snack and a drink. To RSVP, call 830-303-4188, Ext. 1249.

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.

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed Guadalupe County Veteran Services Office is in great need of volunteer van drivers. Even those who can only commit to one day per month. Volunteers will drive local veterans who have no transportation to their VA medical appointments in San Antonio. To volunteer, call 830-303-4188 ext. 1249.

CCSCT Releases Utility Assistance Application for 2023 Applications are available for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (C.E.A.P.) provided by the Texas De-

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partment of Housing and Community Affairs through the CCSCT. The program will help low-income consumers reduce their utility bills. There is also assistance available through the Low Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). For more information visit www.ccsct.org or follow them on the socials at https://linktr.ee/ccsct_cares.

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 830-372-5980.

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 325956-1155.

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.

Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information.

To 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.

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GARGE SALE: 204 Reiley Road - Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th starting at 9am!!

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