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Big Red Barn opens doors for Country Christmas Darren Dunn

(Seguin) -Country Christmas is back. The annual holiday tradition makes its return this weekend to the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center -- better known as the Big Red Barn.

Board Member Ronald Heinemeyer says Country Christmas offers something for everyone.

“This event is going to take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9. The doors will open at five and the activities will go on through 8 o’clock and those will include many things relating to Christmas -- again keeping in mind that our intent is and part of our mission statement is that we are there for the sake of the family and for education,” said Heinemeyer.

Heinemeyer says Country Christmas has become a long standing tradition for the center.

He says they still make it affordable for families to come out and enjoy all that the center has to offer.

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The uglier the sweater, the better for local kids

Tickets still on sale for tonight's Ugly Sweater Dinner Party Magic Show Darren Dunn

(Seguin) - The Guadalupe County Child Welfare Board wants you to put on your favorite Christmas sweater, and head on over to its big fundraiser this weekend.

The non-profit board will host it’s “Ugly Sweater Dinner Party” Friday night at the Texas Theatre.

Child Welfare Board Member Joe Pease says everyone is encouraged to come out to this year’s event.

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One week left to submit letters for KWED Christmas Angel contest Cindy Aguirre-Herrera

(Seguin) — Families have until Friday, Dec. 15 to enter the annual KWED Christmas Angel contest.

Anyone is invited to write in and explain why they believe their family or someone they know are deserving or is need of $500 cash this holiday season. The contest, which started several years ago, is designed to illustrate the Christmas season’s true spirit of giving and sharing.

As part of the contest, the winning letter will be read live on the air just a few days before Christmas.

The winning letter along with photos of the family will also be printed in a holiday edition of the Seguin Daily News.

All entries must include the name of the person submitting the letter along with their address and phone number. Letters without a name or phone number will not be considered for the contest. The

winning letter will be chosen by an anonymous panel of judges not employed at Seguin Radio KWED or the Seguin Daily News.

Sweater, continued.

“It’s an ugly sweater party so obviously bring your ugly sweater. We also have a silent auction, food, fun and we will have entertainment. It will be a magician this year which is not normal compared to the Christmas carolers and other people that we’ve had in the past. So, it should be a lot of fun. If you get a chance, come down. You can be part of the organization just by buying a ticket for $75 or you can go online on our website and you can see the different sponsorships, $250, $500 and $700 and by all means take a look and if you want to sponsor, please come down and sponsor,” said Pease.

The magic show is expected to be a special part of this year’s Ugly Sweater Party.

The professional magician is actually Pease’s sonin-law, Carlos David.

Pease says he’s a well known entertainer, and this will be a great show.

“He’s a fourth generation magician. He does a wonderful job. I have never personally seen his show because he works out of the Tulsa, Oklahoma area but he’s taken some time off to come down here and help some kids and work with us on the board,” said Pease.

All letters for this year’s contest must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the radio station located at 609 E. Court St.

Pease says it’s a fun night, and there will be special recognition given to people who have the ugliest Christmas sweaters that night.

“There are definitely bragging rights. Last year, there were some great ugly sweaters. I still have one hanging up that my grandchildren made me so it’s very ugly but flashing lights, all sorts of tinsel, you name it, it’s out there and it was very very good.

So, if you get a chance, put on your ugly sweater and come down and see us,” said Pease.

The child welfare board helps to meet the needs of children who are removed from their homes by the state.

They provide help year round, but they will also be working to provide a little extra assistance during the holiday season.

In addition to attending the Ugly Sweater Party, Pease says they are also looking for people who are willing to help with their overall mission.

“Right now, there is 130 children that have been displaced. Going into the holiday season, we are preparing to get wish lists and buy Christmas gifts for that which requires a lot of help. Our welfare board has many openings so we look forward to anybody

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who wants to come and help and volunteer. It’s just a small criminal background check and then you have to live in the county of Guadalupe County in order for you to be part of the board,” said Pease.

The board also maintains its Rainbow Room, which is an emergency supply store located in the CPS Office.

The Rainbow Room makes sure that these children have what they need while they are in CPS and foster care.

“The Rainbow Room is open 24/7 and it’s there specifically to aid the children in the transition when they are being taken out. Some don’t have anything clothes, school supplies etc. depending on when and where they are removed from whatever situation they were in and so the Rainbow Room is stocked from anything from an infant -- pack-n-plays and diapers -- all the way up to 17-18 year old folks that have to make it on their own and need things too,” said Pease.

Country, continued.

“One of the first things that was established out at the Red Barn when we got organized was the fact that we were going to put together programs and activities that would involve families. We feel that family is very important and at that time, we were thinking about the country part and of course, Christmas being what it is, we decided that Country Christmas would be a good activity for us to put together out at the setting that we have at the Red Barn.

So, we went farther with that and started Country Christmas 20 years ago and here were are today. We are still celebrating it pretty much the way we did then although we might have made a few adjustments,” said Heinemeyer.

Board Member Keith Huebinger says they have been busy hanging lights, and decking out the entire grounds at the center. He says the center’s Heritage Village will be open, and docents will be on hand to offer special tours.

Plus, there will be live performances at the Village’s Zion Church and other properties.

Huebinger says there will also be lots of other fun activities during this year’s Country Christmas.

“Inside the main hall of the Red Barn, we are going to have live entertainment. We will have a band

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on Friday night. That’s Kirk Herbold and Friends and Saturday we will have Bill & Gil as in Bill Gibbons and Gil Merkle who have been with us several years. We will also be selling concessions. It will be about the only thing that we will be selling.

There won’t be any vendors there.

This is really, again, focused on family and Christmas. There will be a couple of non-profits working but other than that, it will be just our concessions in the main building. Throughout the main building, you will find some other demonstrations going on.

That’s rope making and the Seguin Fiber Guild will be there as well performing some demonstrations on spinning, and weaving and knitting.

But also, we are going to be having a kids craft in our Pecan wing museum.

We will have ladies set up where the kids can actually do Christmas decorations etc. So, a lot of things involving both family, entertainment for adults and especially the children,” said Huebinger.

In addition to all the Country Christmas traditions, there is something new this year. Andrew Cave, of Faith Lutheran Church, says there will be a live Nativity at this year’s event. A nativity that folks can even enjoy while on a hayride. Cave says they’ve offered the Nativity at their church in past years, but he says they thought it would be a good idea this year to

join forces with Country Christmas and other churches in the area.

“People can come out between 6 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday and between 5:30 and 7:30 on Saturday. Some churches that are involved are Cross here in Seguin, St. James here in Seguin and we are going to have our Faith Lutheran youth group and the children’s ministry at our church.

They are going to be dressing up like angels singing by the 12 ft. cross which is the last scene and also, we’ve got someone from New Braunfels, St. Paul Lutheran. There’s going to be live animals. There’s going to be a Scripture sign at every single station so the Scripture is going to tell the story. The actors don’t talk. They simply are there dressed up. I’m excited personally that we are joining forces because I support the Red Barn and their County Christmas. I take my kids there every single year and love it and I think it’s awesome, that we are combining two family events together,” said Cave.

Families will especially want to stop by for a special visit with Santa each evening. Again, Country Christmas at the Big Red Barn will be held Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $25 a family or $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12. Only cash and checks will be accepted. A schedule of events and live entertainment can be found at tex-ag-edu.org.

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TLU Softball Announces 2024 Schedule Bryce Hayes - TLU Sports Information & Sports Marketing

SEGUIN, Texas -- The Texas Lutheran softball team and head coach Wade Wilson announced the program’s 2024 schedule Wednesday. TLU’s slate will feature 13 games at Ed Kruse Stadium.

Opening day is scheduled for Feb. 6 at Ed Kruse Stadium against NCAA Division-II opponent, St. Mary’s. Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) play will begin March 15.

The Bulldogs will play five schools that reached the 2023 NCAA Tournament including a 2023 Marshall Regional rematch with Belhaven.

Four of Texas Lutheran’s contests are against opponents that were ranked in the final 2023 NFCA poll.

The Bulldogs have reached the NCAA Tournament in the last nine seasons under Wade Wilson with trips to NCAA Super Regionals in three of the last four seasons and three Division-III WCWS appearances, winning the national championship in 2019.

Texas Lutheran begins the 2024 season at Ed Kruse Stadium with a doubleheader against 2023 Division-II NCAA Tournament qualifier, St. Mary’s University on Feb. 6. The rest of February will see the Bulldogs on the road against American Southwest Conference competition - facing Mary Hardin-Baylor (Feb. 10), LeTourneau (Feb. 23), and UT-Dallas (Feb. 24) in non-conference doubleheaders.

TLU will play in the NFCA Leadoff Classic, Mar. 1-3 and will face Belhaven, Babson, Illinois Wesleyan, Chapman, Case Western Reserve, and DePauw. Texas Lutheran has faced all six teams at least once in the last three seasons.

Texas Lutheran will conclude non-conference play with a doubleheader against future SCAC foe, Concordia (TX), on Mar. 12.

Texas Lutheran will begin SCAC play with a three game series against Southwestern in Georgetown March 15-16. TLU will continue their SCACopening road trip against University of Dallas March 22-23.

TLU returns home for a five game homestand starting with a doubleheader against Texas A&M - San Antonio (Mar. 26) followed by a three-game series against Austin College (Mar. 28-29).

The Bulldogs travel to Kerrville to face Schreiner (Apr. 6-7) before returning to Ed Kruse Stadium for a six-game homestand against Centenary (Apr. 12-13) and Trinity (Apr. 19-20).

Texas Lutheran closes the regular season in Houston in a three-game series against St. Thomas in a rematch of the 2023 SCAC Championship the weekend of April 26-27.

Postseason play begins with the 2024 SCAC Tournament hosted

by Texas Lutheran in Seguin May 3-5 as TLU looks to secure its ninth conference title in the last ten competed tournaments. NCAA Regionals will be played May 17-19 at host institutions with Super Regionals scheduled for May 24-25.

The 2024 Division-III Women’s College World Series will be held in Marshall, Texas, for the second consecutive season May 30-June 5 as TLU pursues its second national championship.

For more information on Texas Lutheran softball, follow the Bulldogs on Facebook (@txlutheransoftball), X (Twitter) (@TLUsoftball), and Instagram (@tlu_softball) and as always you can find updates on all Texas Lutheran athletics on tlubulldogs.com and all official TLU social media channels (@tluathletics on Twitter, @tlu_athletics on Instagram and TikTok, and @tlubulldogs on Facebook).

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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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Rebecca “Becky” Jones Turberville, age 78 of Seguin, Texas passed away on December 5, 2023. Becky was born on February 6, 1945, in Laredo, Texas, to Jessie Mae (Askew) and Samuel Upton Jones.

Becky graduated from Calallen High School in 1963 then attended college at Del Mar and Texas Women University in Denton. After college, her career focused on banking. She started as a teller at Seguin Bank and Trust, then moved on to Citizen State Bank & then the International Bank of Commerce in Corpus Christi. She worked her way up from teller to head bookkeeper. After that, she worked at Freer Bank, Austin Bank of Commerce, and finally First Federal Savings and Loan for twelve years. Her career path took her in a different direction, leading her to work with preschool children as a teacher’s aide at Oak Hill Methodist Church in Austin and then First United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi. Becky had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. Becky loved socializing. She had a knack for connecting with others and always made everyone feel special. Her family, dogs, and attending sporting events brought her so much joy.

Becky is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Carol Gottlich, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Velma Prudence (Ricketson) and Sibley Holmes Turberville.

Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Gary Neil Turberville; daughter, Kelly Ann Schmitz and husband Jeffrey; granddaughters, Lauren Rebecca Donahue, Braeden Diane Donahue, Carsen Ann Donahue, and Brooke Avery Schmitz; brothers-in-law, Bink Gottlich, and Ashley Turberville and wife Mary; sister-in-law, Jo Hastings and husband Bobby; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and friends.

Visitation will begin on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremy Roy officiating. Interment will follow in the Nixon Cemetery in Nixon, Texas. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Akin, Brutus Auten, Tom Hancock, Hunter Hewell, Steve Gonzales, Rob Gottlich, Todd Gottlich, Roger Richie, Josh Taylor, Scott Taylor, and Rick Wright.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Suite B, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034.

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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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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Clay

Funeral arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary for Eugene Clay who died December 5th at the age of 84. He is survived by one sister,Dorothy Redix and one brother, Daniel Clay.

Garcia

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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Abortion Opponent In Texas Wins Preliminary Battle (Austin, TX) -- A Texas woman who is challenging the state’s near total abortion ban has won a temporary restraining order that could allow her to end the pregnancy. Lawyers for Kate Cox argued the medical exemption in the state law is vague and the doctor worries about a lifetime prison sentence. Cox’s pregnancy has a severe anomaly and could prevent her from having children in the future. Judge Maya Guerra Gamble said the idea that Cox wants to be a parent and the law might actually cause her to lose that ability is shocking and would be a genuine miscarriage of justice. The lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation since the Supreme Court last year overturned Roe v. Wade.

Panera Bread Sued Over Man’s Death (Fleming Island, FL) -- A family in Florida is suing Panera Bread over a man’s death. Their lawsuit alleges Dennis Brown died from drinking Panera’s Charged Lemonade drink. They filed suit earlier this week, almost two months after he died of cardiac arrest. The lawyer for Brown’s family says he had three Charged Lemonades the day that he died. Each drink has almost 400 milligrams of caffeine. That’s the FDA’s suggested daily maximum intake. Panera Bread denies the drink led to Brown’s death.

Frontier Airlines Settles Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Discrimination Lawsuit With CO Pilots (Denver, CO) -- Frontier Airlines is settling a lawsuit filed by five pilots that accused the airline of discrimination while they were pregnant or breastfeeding. Frontier will now let pilots pump breast milk in the cockpit during noncritical phases of flights and will also update existing policies that impact lactating or pregnant employees. Frontier is one of the first airlines to allow its pilots to pump breast milk during flights. Vice president for labor relations at Frontier Airlines Jacalyn Peter said they are proud to be at the forefront of accommodating the needs of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the airline industry.

Study: ChatGPT Might Incorrectly Answer Drug Questions (Undated) -- ChatGPT might not be a reliable source for medication-related questions. A study by pharmacists at Long Island University found that the free version of ChatGPT provided inaccurate or incomplete answers to some questions about drugs. Other responses didn’t directly address the questions that were asked. A lead author of the study says patients should be wary when using the viral chatbot for drug information and responses should be verified by a doctor or other trusted sources.

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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.

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

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.

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include facade improvements, sign improvements, site improvements, and other real property improvements. Program Guidelines and Applications are available online at www.SeguinTexas.gov or at www.

SeguinEDC.com. Applications must be submitted through the BIG application portal which can be accessed by visiting: https://bit.ly/seguin-big24 by the close of business on the last day of each month. For more information, visit www.SeguinEDC.com, or call 830-401-2476.

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.

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 830865-6409 or email bluesanta@seguintexas.gov.

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, Car-

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 830-372-0850.

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.

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.

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.

Jury Cancellation Guadalupe County Jury Pool scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11 has been canceled.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

play softball and baseball. A community meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at the little league fields at Starke Park.

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- 4012422 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.

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.

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

Little League Challenger Program The Seguin Little League will host a new Challenger Program giving children with disabilities a chance to

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 830305-0472 or visit www.seguinartleague.com.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for adults with mental health conditions meets from 6:308 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.

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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 830-401-2422 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 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 830-3034188, 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 830-401-2422 or visit www.library. seguintexas.gov for additional information.

Crossroads Church Annual Candlelight Service in Central Park The Crossroads Church will have its Annual Candlelight Service from 6 to 7 pm. Sunday, Dec. 24 in Central Park in downtown Seguin. The community will come together to sing Christmas songs and read scripture celebrating the Christmas story.

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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.

beneficiary will be the Lions Kidsight and entertainment will be provided by Brushy Creek.

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 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.

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.

Parkinson’s Support Group The Gonzales Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church, located at 414 St. Louis St. in Gonzales. For more information visit lonestarparkinsonsociety.com or email gapsg23@gmail.com.

First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast Fish or Steak Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 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

Fiber Art Submission for Seguin Art League Fiber Show Fiber art submissions for the 8th Annual Seguin Art League Fiber Show will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 20. The show will hang until Saturday, February 10. Entries must be the original work of the artist and go beyond mere function. A prospectus can be found on the SAL website or picked up at the gallery, located at 104 S. Austin St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-305-0472.

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

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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 325-9561155.

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.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Mary Louise Turner, Deceased, were issued on November 30, 2023, in Cause No. 2023-PC-0396, pending in the County Court of Guadalupe County, Texas, to: Neal R. Durbin All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Frank B. Suhr Attorney at Law, 473 S. Seguin Ave, Ste. 100. New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - DATED the 5th day of December, 2023

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

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