ISD’s historic enrollment milestone of 3,000 students has already been eclipsed just days after the district issued a press release marking the achievement.
Superintendent Dr. Mandy Epley confirmed that enrollment continues to climb, with several more students added in the days following the announcement.
“We definitely know that the housing market is in an affordable range for young families and so we are seeing those elementary numbers shoot up. Yesterday, we added eight kids from the
number we published the day before. We are already addressing that with our long-range plan in the 2024 bond that our voters generously passed,” said Dr. Epley.
To accommodate this expansion, the district is moving forward with key bond projects, including the completion of the new Navarro High School, scheduled to open to students in January 2026 followed by the completion of the new Athletics Complex. This new campus, designed for 1,100 students, will be followed by a refresh Navarro, pg. 4
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
SEDC finalizes purchase of 133acre site for future TSTC Campus
(Seguin) -- A statewide initiative designed for Seguin took a major step forward this week as the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) finalized the acquisition of a 133-acre property that will serve as the future home of Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Seguin. The campus will serve as a regional training hub.
The tract, located at State Highway 46 and Cordova Road, will be conveyed to TSTC at a later date, clearing the way for the construction of a new campus designed to meet the workforce needs of a rapidly growing region.
While parting with the land was not easy, Josh Schneuker, the executive director of the SEDC, says the family agreed to the sale with the belief that the project would leave a lasting mark on Seguin and beyond. has been in the Urban family for generations.
“We worked very closely with the family over the past year and it is always a difficult decision especially with a piece of property like this that goes back generations in their family and when we first sat down with the family and talked to them about this project, they immediately opened up to the opportunity of being a partner with us on it and it wasn’t about making money. It was about doing something that is going to better this community for generations to come and they wanted to be a part of that and that’s what makes this, I think, just extra satisfying is that we were all able to work together. We all have the same vision in place that we want to make Seguin, we want to make Guadalupe County and everywhere around us a better place. We really
couldn’t have done it without the Urban Family – I am just so grateful to all of them – I guarantee to them that we are going to make them proud about what we are going to be able to deliver on site,” said Schneuker.
The SEDC and TSTC will work closely together to accomplish this transfer and bring the vision for the project to reality.
Schneuker says the acquisition fulfills a long-standing objective -- TSTC’s planned expansion into Comal and Guadalupe counties, enabled by the 2023 passage of House Bill 4997, authorizes the college to operate by right in these counties. In December 2024, TSTC officially announced its plans to establish a permanent campus in Seguin, citing the region’s strong workforce demand and rapidly growing economy.
City officials say TSTC’s new campus will provide world-class training opportunities to support highdemand careers in advanced manufacturing, welding, industrial systems, engineering, health care, and emerging technologies.
TSTC Chancellor Mike Reeser also emphasized the importance of this milestone: “This acquisition is the foundation for a permanent campus in Seguin, which will allow TSTC to deliver on its mission of strengthening Texas with a highly skilled workforce. We look forward to partnering with the local leaders and industry to create opportunities that benefit students, employers and the entire region.”
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Seguin Police arrest mother, son in aggravated robbery case
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A mother and son from Seguin are facing felony charges following an aggravated robbery outside a local home.
According to the Seguin Police Department, patrol officers and members of the Criminal Apprehension and Street Enforcement (C.A.S.E.) Unit responded on Wednesday to the 2200 block of Louise Street after receiving a report of an aggravated robbery.
When officers arrived, they made contact with the victim, who reported that he had agreed to sell jewelry to 17-year-old Devon Buehrer of Seguin. The victim stated that Buehrer’s mother, Jaquita Medrano, 38, was also present during the exchange and actively involved in the offense.
Investigators say Buehrer brandished a firearm and threatened
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the victim if he did not hand over the jewelry. After surrendering the items, police said the victim fled the area and immediately contacted police.
It wasn’t until the following day that officers located the mother and son during a traffic stop in the 1700 block of North Guadalupe Street. Officers say they recovered physical evidence linking the pair to the robbery.
Schneuker says the benefits of this new campus will extend far beyond Seguin’s city limits. With its central location along State Highway 46, he says the site is positioned to serve students and employers across Guadalupe and Comal counties, as well as the broader I-35 and I-10 corridors.
By aligning its programs with local industry needs, Schneuker says TSTC will strengthen the regional workforce pipeline and open new career pathways for students and residents alike.
He says this expansion further solidifies Central Texas as a competitive destination for investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth.
“By securing this prime piece of property, we are laying the foundation for a project that will transform the educational and workforce landscape of our community for generations. What better thing to do than bring in a technical college that is going to help provide skillsets for folks to get into high demand, high wage occupations, help grow our local economy by keeping our existing employers satisfied and helping to recruit new employers into our communities,” said Schneuker.
The project has been described as a collaboration across city and county lines. Key partners include the Seguin
In addition to the stolen items, police say marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamines were also found in Medrano’s possession.
Both were charged with aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony. The warrants were signed by Judge William D. Old III of the 25th Judicial District Court of Guadalupe County.
City Council, Guadalupe County leadership, the City of New Braunfels, the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation plus other regional stakeholders who have worked collectively to see this project through.
With the land now secured, Schneuker says SEDC will continue working with TSTC leadership and all partners on site planning and preparation for campus development.
Although construction isn’t expected to begin for a few more years, Schneuker says acquiring the land now should help accelerate the process and bring the center to reality sooner rather than later.
of the current high school into a new junior high. Additionally, construction on a second elementary school on Martindale Road is currently in the final design and permitting stages with the City of Seguin and scheduled to break ground later in the semester and open in August 2027. The district’s Long Range Facilities Master Planning Committee will reconvene on August 20 to address enrollment increases over the next 10 years with key considerations to include expanding the junior high school.
The latest demographic report provided to the district in April 2025 projected a peak enrollment of 2,949. However, the data announced this week showed the district at 3,033 students.
Dr. Epley said the milestone underscores the urgency for facility expansion. In addition to the new high school set to open in January 2026, she says the district is planning for continued long-term growth – growth that includes additional space and resources needed to serve the projected 250 to 350 new students expected each year over the next decade.
“Going into this planning season, we will be proposing for the board in January a bond in May and that will address some requests for additional classrooms at what is currently the high school which will become the junior high because we will exceed by the demographers projections in 2034-35, 1,400 students at that junior high so to be currently as of yesterday, at 694 –it’s a very stark realization of how quickly this area is going to grow and we will need to serve those student’s needs,” said Dr. Epley.
Dr. Epley says every new student represents a family who has chosen Navarro ISD, and with that also comes an increased responsibility to provide not only the space but the resources and staff to support them.
“We are also looking at individual needs of students. Do they need some acceleration? Do they need some special education support? Are we looking at more and yes, we are as students coming to our district –students with needs that are language based needs and so, when I see these numbers come, it’s my job along as with my team to communicate out to all of our stakeholders that this is something that is going to require us to continue to plan and to continue to look at how we are using our budget,” said Dr. Epley.
Dr. Epley noted that growth is already visible across campuses, from crowded car lines and fuller classrooms to the steady increase in faces at school events. She says this rapid growth highlights what district leaders are calling a “destination district.”
“It’s a self-fulling prophecy because they will keep coming. I know they will, and we want to be ready for them. We don’t want the narrative to be that we were surprised, or we were behind. We have the demographer; I spoke with him providing an update. We do that every quarter and that’s pretty common in a fast growth district,” said Dr. Epley.
District officials say the jump in enrollment perfectly illustrates and fits in line with this year’s district theme of “It’s Growing Season.”
Navarro stakeholders also interested in keeping up with the fast-paced growth are encouraged to visit the district’s website at Navarroisd.us
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VITAL STATISTICS
Duncan
Peggy J. Duncan, age 90 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2025. Peggy was born on March 30, 1935 in DeWitt, County, Texas to Gertrude E. (Mott) and Lemuel Albert Duncan.
Peggy was a lifetime friend and employee of the Cone Family and Cone Bioproducts, joining Bob Cone in Seguin when the new Guadalupe Valley Hospital was opened in the 1960’s. For some time, Peggy had been visually impaired, but her quiet determination and fierce independence never stopped her, often walking to work to get the job done. She began her career in STEM with Cone Bioproducts when few women worked in that field.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Seguin where she was a member of the Joy Class. She enjoyed tracing her family roots all the way back to the European Continent and always had a love for pets.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Albert Duncan, Jr. Survivors include beloved friends, The Cone Family and the Cone Bioproducts employees; her beloved cousin, Nona Kay Scales and her family; her loving caregiver, Louisa Allmand; and her beloved dog, Robin and cat, Mr. Boots who both preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating. A reception will follow.
Graveside services and interment will follow at 2 p.m. in the County Line Cemetery in DeWitt County near Cuero.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
VITAL STATISTICS
Kornegay
Irene Brandenburg Kornegay
Irene Kornegay, a longtime resident of Seguin, TX, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the age of 99 in her home. She was born in Austin, TX on September 27, 1925 to Paul and Milda (Wissemann) Brandenburg.
Irene is preceded in death by her husband Duane Kornegay, her parents, her sister Alice Turner, and
her brothers William Brandenburg and Howard Brandenburg. She is survived by her dear friend and neighbor Joyce Trainer, her nieces Melanie Millsap and Sheila Schuetz, her nephews Barry Brandenburg, Scott Brandenburg, and Gordon Brandenburg, many great nieces and nephews, her step-granddaughter Charlene Kornegay, and her step-great grandson Elijah Kornegay.
Visitation will be Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Seguin, TX. Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Seguin or the charity of your choice.
Services are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas.
Schriewer
Jerry Wayne Schriewer, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on August 16, 2025. Jerry was born on December 29, 1949 in Seguin, Texas to Lorene (Koepp) and Warren Alvin Schriewer.
Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia “Pat” “GG” Schriewer, and his parents.
Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Phillips, and Tracy Landin and husband Manuel; son, Kaeleb Schriewer and wife, Meagan; grandchildren, Sieanna Taylor, Layne Phillips and wife Kelsey, Jacob Landin, Alexa (Lexi) Schriewer, and Makenna Schriewer; great-grandson, Julius Hernandez; brothers,
Jimmy Schriewer and wife Betty, and Russell Schriewer and wife Dawn; sister, Debbie Lowe; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
A memorial service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Marcus Bigott officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
The family would like to thank the staff of River Bend and the staff of Elara Hospice for their loving care of Jerry.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Those With Metabolic Syndrome Have Higher Risk For Parkinson’s
(New York, NY) -- A new study shows those with metabolic syndrome have a greater risk of getting Parkinson’s disease. Findings in the journal Neurology show those with metabolic syndrome were roughly 40 percent more likely to get Parkinson’s than those without the syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is having several health issues at once that increases people’s risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Researchers analyzed data for nearly half a million people in the United Kingdom for the study.
Cleveland Clinic Highlights Importance Of Fiber
(Cleveland, OH) -- Many folks do not get enough fiber in their diet according to Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Cleveland Clinic is highlighting the importance of it. Dietician Julia Zumpano at the Cleveland Clinic says fiber can help minimize blood sugar spikes and make a person feel fuller for longer, which could help with weight loss. It also promotes good bacteria in the gut and lowers cholesterol. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults get 25 to 38 grams of fiber a day but says the average adult is only getting 10 to 13 grams.
Caremark Ordered To Pay 290-Million In Medicare Scheme
(Philadelphia, PA) -- CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager, Caremark, will pay almost 290-million-dollars for overcharging Medicare for prescriptions more than ten years ago. A federal judge gave the order this week after the company was found liable in June. Caremark was accused of manipulating how drug costs were reported, leading to false reports back in 2013 and 2014.
California Resident Tests Positive For Plague
(North Lake Tahoe, CA) -- A person in California has tested positive for the plague. El Dorado County health officials said the person was likely bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area. The person is receiving treatment and recovering at home. The plague is a serious bacterial disease, commonly spread through the bites of fleas that have fed on infected wild rodents like squirrels and chipmunks. Human cases of the plague are rare, this being El Dorado County’s first since 2020.
August
Canned Good Drive to Support Flood Victims Refuge III will be hosting a Canned Good Drive throughout the month of August to benefit flood victims. Donations can be dropped off at 7535 Elm Creek Rd. For more information or directions, contact Lorraine Davis at 210-548-8780.
Financial Health Class: “Lettuce” Talk About Money – August 26
The New Braunfels Food Bank in partnership with Credit Human will be hosting “Lettuce” Talk About Money, a free financial health class, at 9 a.m. on August 26. The class is designed to help participants gain the confidence and skills to take control of their finances.
White-tailed Deer Management Symposium in San Antonio
The Bexar Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee will be hosting the White-tailed Deer Management Symposium at 9:00 a.m. on August 26 at 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite 208, San Antonio. The event will cover topics including basic deer habitat management, use of game cameras, and antler scoring. Presenters include specialists from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife. The cost is $15 per participant, payable in advance or at the door by cash, check, or credit card. To RSVP by August 22, contact Kennedy Green at 210-6310400 or kennedy.green@ag.tamu.edu.
September
Goodbye Summer All Media Art Show at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting the Goodbye Summer All Media Art Show submission drop-off from 10:00 a.m. to noon on August 30 at 104 S. Austin Street, Seguin. The show is open to all artists 18 and over, with an entry fee of $15 per artwork for members and $20 per artwork for non-members. A reception and award ceremony will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3. The exhibit will remain on display through October 11. Awards will be presented in photography, 2D, and 3D categories. For more details, visit seguinartleague.com or call 830-305-0472.
Financial Peace University Classes at Faith Lutheran Church
The Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting Financial Peace University classes at 4:00 p.m. on September 7 at 1326 E. Cedar, Seguin. The course, developed by financial expert Dave Ramsey, offers tools and strategies for effective money management. Special discounted pricing is available for the first 20 participants who register and pay. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call 830-379-7036.
Finding Perspective in Beginning Watercolors Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting How to Find Perspective in your Beginning Watercolors at 1 p.m. on September 10 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and will focus on creating a barn landscape while exploring perspective techniques and the use of resist. It is limited to five students, ages 18 and older, and costs $50 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
Bimbo
The Silver Center will be hosting Bimbo at 7:30 p.m. on September 12th at the Crystal Chandelier Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 by calling 830-303-6612. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Abstract Floral in Beginning Watercolor Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting an Abstract Floral in Beginning Watercolor class at 1 p.m. on September 24 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and will guide students in creating an abstract floral using fine watercolor and sable brushes. Techniques covered include high saturation painting, bleeding, hard and soft edge control, and the use of salt, alcohol, and bleed-proof white. Open to all ages, the class is limited to five students and costs $50 with supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
Gabe Galvan Band
The Silver Center will be hosting Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. on September 26th at the Crystal Chandelier Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 by calling 830-303-6612. Tickets are $15 at the door.
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