Flood damage, storm numbers continue to rise in Guadalupe County
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Two weeks after heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Guadalupe County, local officials say the extent of the damage is still growing, especially in the city of Seguin, which reportedly remains the most heavily affected area.
Guadalupe County Emergency Management Coordinator Patrick Pinder gave the latest update during last week’s Commissioners Court meeting. Pinder noted that both residential and public infrastructure damage totals continue to rise as new assessments are submitted.
He says on July 8, the county had received reports of five homes either majorly damaged or destroyed and 13 homes with minor damage. By July 9, that number grew to five major/destroyed homes, 21 minor, and one affected. On July 11, reports rose to nine homes majorly damaged
or destroyed, 41 with minor damage, and six affected. And as of the most recent update, Pinder says totals stood at 11 homes categorized as “major destroyed,” another 11 as “major,” 49 with minor damage, 10 affected, and five businesses with damage.
Pinder says as the individual damage assessment continues to climb so does the overall price tag in loss for public infrastructure. He says the Public State of Texas Assessment Tool (pSTAT) is also being used to document damage to public infrastructure, such as city-owned facilities, schools, and roadways.
“On the public (side of things) there is pSTAT. That’s the city of Seguin and school districts. As of yesterday (July 14) we had $1.5 million in damages. The city of Seguin has been the most impacted.
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Guadalupe County proposes collaborative efforts in keeping people safe during natural disasters
County officials work to clarify, improve emergency siren policy
(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher says he is urging residents to stay alert, stay connected, and stay involved when it comes to emergency flood warnings and preparedness. He says this is especially important when understanding siren protocols and hopes that increased communication efforts will also become part of the process from here on out.
Kutscher made his comments during a flood recap that was presented to the commissioners court by Patrick Pinder, the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshal.
Kutscher says he acknowledges confusion over why flood sirens were not activated during a recent rain event, even though water levels appeared to meet the previous threshold of 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for sounding the alarms.
“If we just looked at a piece of
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paper, we would have said we need to trigger that siren,” said Kutscher. “But because lakes had reduced amount of water in them because of dam construction, there was added capacity to be able to take that water.”
Instead of activating sirens and causing unnecessary alarm, Kutscher said officials made a calculated decision based on real-time data and communication with engineers at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA). He says during the July 5 rain event, the county was in direct contact with GBRA who knew that the empty lakebeds were able to absorb the inflow, reducing the flood threat here locally.
“There’s a lot of people going, ‘You should have sounded the siren.’ My recommendation, Patrick, would be that we update that policy… maybe we update on that policy and have some parameters or caveats that say based on that, that it could be
different because of the construction that’s going on,” said Kutscher.
If anything, the judge says this latest event has led them to work on an upgraded plan. Kutscher noted that a new emergency response plan is being drafted and will be posted to the county’s website as soon as possible.
Pinder added that this new policy will include “updated criteria and considerations for siren activation, particularly during the ongoing construction at local dams.”
“We’re looking at trying to put cameras on the rivers, trying to work with GBRA,” he added. “That policy and procedure that was put up – GBRA made changes on their side and never notified us. It wasn’t anything drastic. It was just who to contact – things like that. The staff at GBRA leaves just like they do at the county So, just making sure that we’re communicating that back and forth.”
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Photo courtesy Pita Rangel
Damage, continued.
They had their two street captures, the sewage plant and the park (damaged). So those are all counted as public infrastructure. And so those are what’s being reported. Those numbers are still changing. I just got road and bridges’ costs. Yesterday, it was $29, 628. We’re working with the sheriff’s office to get their costs. The city of Seguin’s costs –well we’re still working on that. They’re actually putting their own information into the system. So, I just need to pull the disaster summary out from the city. Obviously, we know they’re at $1.5 million at least at this point. And then, the emergency management office, we’re working with the auditor’s office and treasurer’s office to get cost impacts. Our office is still actively working on it. So, our costs are still going. The public infrastructure costs is that $1.5 million,” said Pinder.
To help unlock assistance for residents, County Judge Kyle Kutscher signed a local disaster declaration on July 7. This move enables Guadalupe County residents to be considered for state and federal aid.
While a state or federal disaster declaration has not yet been finalized, Pinder noted that such a declaration is likely given the large amount of damage also being reported in other counties like Kerr.
As recovery continues, officials again are urging all impacted residents and business owners to file damage
Disasters, continued.
Pinder agrees with Judge Kutscher and stresses that community members are not just observers but are essential in the county’s preparedness efforts.
“You used to have a list of residents along the river that would contact, you know, the emergency management coordinators prior to me. I’m sure some of those are outdated numbers and contacts. Most of these people may or may not still be there. That still applies,” said Pinder. “We want to know what it is doing.”
He also emphasized that the county is actively working to close information gaps so that the strongest tool will be in place for the future.
Judge Kutscher also asked residents to sign up for the county’s advance warning systems, which provide critical alerts not only for flooding, but also for emergencies reported by law enforcement.
“I do ask again… that everybody please visit this website and or call the
reports as soon as possible.
Pinder says of the most recent update, totals stood at 11 homes categorized as “major destroyed,” another 11 as “major,” 49 with minor damage, 10 affected, and five businesses with damage.
“We did activate the iSTAT which is through the Texas Division of Emergency Management. These individuals are able to go online and submit their damage assessments. On July 7th, the judge signed the disaster declaration and the signing of the disaster declaration for the county was to make all the residents in the county eligible for any kind of assistance that may be headed this way. The state and federal declaration is pending, however, with the dollar amounts that they’re seeing out of Kerrville, it’s more than likely that that’s going to happen. These numbers are starting to change a little bit, because FEMA on the backside is going into the system and reevaluating it. So, you have to submit a photograph, or it doesn’t accept it. And when you submit the photograph, it gets judged on the photographs. Those photographs of water in the street, that’s not your home. They need pictures of your home,” said Pinder.
Again, as recovery continues, officials are urging all impacted residents and business owners to file damage reports as soon as possible. The link to report damage can be found on the county’s website at guadalupetx.gov or on the Guadalupe County Emergency Management Office Facebook page.
Office of Emergency Management to make sure you are signed up and registered for advance warning systems,” said Kutscher. “Make sure on your phones that you don’t have the alerts turned off… if you have that intentionally turned off and we have a major event and send
something out… it could prevent you from receiving that message.”
Links to sign-up for the alerts can be found on the county’s website at guadalupetx.gov. Residents may also contact the emergency management office at 830-3038856.
Photo courtesy Norma Tschoepe
TLU Women’s Tennis Earns SCAC Team Sportsmanship
SUWANEE, GA -- In an announcement made today from the league office, ten Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) spring programs were recognized as a 2025 Sportsmanship Team recipient for their respective sport. Texas Lutheran Women’s Tennis was awarded the award for Women’s Tennis, sharing the honor with Austin College, to win the honor for the first time in program history.
The SCAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee instituted the award prior to the 2016-17 academic year in an effort to honor the team that best portrays good sportsmanship and fair play from the players and coaches during the season. The spring awards are presented in baseball, men’s and women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field. Earlier in the academic year, fall and winter sports programs were recognized with Texas Lutheran also
earning the honors in football for the first time in the program’s history.
The awards were voted on by each member institution’s SAAC, with each individual group ranking the top three teams in each sport. The first place selections were awarded five points, second place earned three points and third place earned one point. Points were then totaled to select the conference’s overall winner.
The full list of winners can be viewed here.
For more information on Texas Lutheran tennis, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter and Instagram (@TLUtennis) 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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VITAL STATISTICS
Ander
Gregory K. “Greg” Ander, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on July 20, 2025. Greg was born in Seguin, Texas on June 19, 1948 to Dorothy E. (Wuensche) and James John “Jack” Ander.
Greg was a 1966 graduate of Seguin High School and graduated from Texas Lutheran College (TLU) in 1972. He began his long banking career at First National Bank in Seguin and retired from First Commercial Bank. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard from 1972 to 1976. On May 2, 1981 Greg married Ruth Ann Mueller at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Seguin, where they have been actively involved ever since. Greg served as a church usher for 24 years.
Always active in the Seguin and Guadalupe County Community, Greg volunteered in several organizations, including the Seguin Conservation Society, Texas Theatre Management Committee, and Kiwanis Club of Seguin.
Greg is preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law and father-inlaw, Melinda (Reininger) and Hilmar “Nooky” Mueller.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Ruth Ander; son, Aaron Ander; sister, Annet Riley and husband Mike; brother, Ernie Ander and wife Laura; nieces, Jennifer and Emily Ander; nephews, Shane and wife April, and Lance Riley, and Eric and John Ander; great niece, Sydney Riley; great-nephew, Michael Riley; numerous cousins, other loving family members and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Marcus Bigott officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in San Geronimo Cemtery. A reception will follow in the Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.
Serving as pallbearers will be Don Keil, Robin Dwyer, Tommy Raetzsch, Kenny Neumann, Bill Meier, and Brian Gigee. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Miller, Luther Oelke, Brian Baker, John Masterson, and Mark Williams.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Texas Theatre, P. O. Box 245, Seguin, Texas, 78155, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Friends of the Library, 313 W. Nolte, 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
Anderson
March 27, 1942 – May 28, 2025
Darleene Jo Grisham Anderson passed away on May 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Darleene grew up in Seguin, TX but also spent part of her middle and high school years in Saudi Arabia and Beirut as her father worked for Aramco Oil Company. She had fond memories of her adventures overseas.
She lived in Austin and San Antonio as a young adult, finally settling in Corpus Christi where she raised four daughters as a single mother. Although this was quite a challenge, she persevered with fortitude and old-fashioned grit. It gave her great joy knowing all her girls were independent and self- sufficient as adults.
Darleene also had quite the adventurous spirit – taught her girls how to ride a
Schubert
Verlin Lea Boecker Schubert passed away on July 16 at the age of 95. She was born to Otto and Alma Zipp Boecker on November 8, 1929.
Her family lived in the Leissner Community where she went to school through the 10th grade. She continued her education and graduated from Seguin High School. On September 30,1950 she married the love of her life, Monroe Schubert. After his time in the service, they made their home in the Staples area, where they farmed and ranched. Verlin was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker.
Verlin was always by Monroe’s side helping to move from one field to another, taking meals to the field and working cattle.
At the center of her life, were always her Christian faith and her family. Her life was an example of love, laughter and happiness. She always maintained a positive attitude and a great work ethic, which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. Verlin was an accomplished seamstress. She enjoyed sewing for herself and her children. She even made wedding dresses for both of her daughters. She also enjoyed cooking for her family.
Monroe and Verlin were long-time members of Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, where she was an active member of The Ladies Aide. She also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was a member of The Kingsbury Extension Homemakers Club, the Kingsbury area Bunco Club and served as a 4-H leader.
Strauss
Michael “Mike” Strauss, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on July 15, 2025. Mike was born on August 22, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas to Bobby Ledsinger and Nancy Baker Strauss.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Strauss.
Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Gianna Speir Strauss; daughters, Peyton Strauss, Bryn Strauss, and Avery Strauss; cousin, Billy
motorcycle, went sky diving, and even took private pilot training. She always had a project around the house and enjoyed spoiling the many dogs she had through the years.
Darleene was preceded in death by her parents Stephen Lynn and Ethel Barrington Grisham of Seguin TX; sister and brother-in-law Jo Lynn and Terry Roberts, and grand-daughter Michelle Cherie Bazany.
She is survived by her daughters Monique (Frank), Michon, Martine (DJ), and Marnee; grandchildren Ashley (Brok), Brianne, Michaela (Anthony), Aric, Jayden, Greyson, Amanda (Raz), Angela, Matthew, Bailey and Alayna, as well as great grandchildren, niece Kristi and cousins Thomas (Reba), Lesa and James.
A graveside memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11am at Riverside Cemetery in Seguin TX.
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.
Verlin is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Monroe, her parents Otto and Alma Boecker, her in-laws, Gus and Alma Schubert. Also, her brothers: Otwin Boecker (Margaret), and Allen Boecker (Lucille). Brothers-in-laws: Raymond Schubert (Lucille), Edgar Schubert (Alice), Percy Schubert (Willie Mae), Nolan Schubert (Alice), and sister-in-law, Norma Coers (Roy).
Verlin is survived by her daughters: Marlu Bading (Roger), Vicki Homann (Alton) and son Monte Schubert (Debbra). Also surviving are her grandchildren: Jason Homann (Erin), Justin Homann (Tasha), Ryan Bading (Sara), Kyle Bading (Megan), Bobbi Kyndel Schubert, Stephany Vandegriff (B.J.), Justin Trapp (Ashley), Wesley Trapp (Haley), and Dusty Schubert.
She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.
Special thanks to the staff of Argent Court Assisted Living, Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center and Hope Hospice for their care and love.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 3 - 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with Vicar Rudy Salazar, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley memorial Park.
Her grandsons will honor her by serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to Hope Hospice, 611 N Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
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.
Ledsinger and wife Lucy; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Georgia and Larry Speir; brothers-in-law, Alan Speir and wife Tanya, and David Speir and wife Sandy; sister-in-law, Rebecca Listak and husband Phil; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church followed by a memorial service celebrating Mike’s life at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Jeremy Roy officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
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.
VITAL STATISTICS
Arce
Lilia “Lilly” Mireles Arce, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was 89 years old.
Born in San Ygnacio, Texas, on October 18, 1935, Lilia lived a life of strength, love, and quiet determination. After the passing of her husband in 1977, she took on the role of both mother and father, raising her three children — Cindy Arce Shaddix, Alfredo Arce and Rene Arce — with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.
Lilia built a strong career as a bank teller, working tirelessly to provide for her family. Her work ethic and resilience were an inspiration to all who knew her.
A devoted Catholic, Lilia lived her faith daily and raised her children with the same values that guided her: kindness, compassion, humility, and strength. Her deep belief in God sustained her through life’s challenges and was evident in the way she loved and cared for others.
Preceding her in death is her husband, Alfredo Arce, her daughter, Diana Arce, her parents, Vivana (Gutierrez) and Francisco Mireles, her brothers, Ricardo Mireles, Francisco Mireles, and Adrian Mireles, and sister, Angelina M. Wise.
She is survived by her three children, Cindy Shaddix and husband, Tom, Alfredo Arce and wife Vickie and Rene Arce; her cherished grandsons: Xan Arce, Quinton Arce, and Gavin Shaddix; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and close friends; and her beloved pets, Chico and Sophie. Her legacy of love, faith, and perseverance lives on in them.
Her warm smile and infectious laughter brought comfort to friends and family alike, and her home was always a welcoming place filled with care, conversation, and the aroma of homemade meals.
Often found with a cup of coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other, Lilia continued to nurture those around her with wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love. The lives she touched will forever be enriched by her kindness and the example she set of faith, generosity, and quiet strength. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit endures in every act of compassion and every echo of laughter shared in her memory.
Lilia will be remembered not only for her gentle spirit and steady presence but also for the sacrifices she made and the lives she shaped with grace and quiet dignity.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with remarks at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 10 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Xan Arce, Quinto Arce, Gavin Shaddix, Bobby Wise, Francisco Mireles, and Lark Miller.
A reception will be announced.
The family would like to thank Maria Mancinas, Norma Garza and Advanced Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, https://www.communityfoundation.net.
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.
Gunter
Marjorie Dell Whitt Gunter, age 90 of Seguin, died peacefully under the care of GRMC Hospice on July 4, 2025. Marjorie was born in Goldthwaite on October 17, 1934 to Edith (Stark) and Austin Whitt. She was raised in Big Valley, Texas.
On December 31, 1955 she married Bill Gunter. Their daughter Martha was born in Bryan, Texas while Bill attended Texas A & M University. Bill’s career was in soil conservation services and as a result they lived in several communities throughout Texas including Dalhart, where son Bob was born, also Wheeler, and Liberty and moved to Seguin in 1977. For twenty years Marjorie worked at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, completing her time there as the Business Office Manager. Marjorie and Bill were members of the New Braunfels Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Billy Joe Gunter, her grandson, Randal Kyle Atkinson, her parents, her sister, Eleanor “Ruth” Sides and husband Louvelle, and her brother, William “Bill” F. Whitt.
Survivors include her daughter, Martha Gunter Atkinson; son, Robert Whitt Gunter and wife Alicia; grandchildren, Darryn Atkinson, Jacob Gunter and wife Sharon, Caleb Gunter and wife Hillary, Rebekah Gunter Mesa and husband Tobey, Joseph Gunter, Rachel Gunter, Daisha Gunter, Sarah Gunter, Michael Gunter and Daniel Gunter; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joy Whitt; nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service celebrating Marjorie’s life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Goldthwaite Church of Christ with Mr. Marvin Whitt officiating. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held in the Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery.
Marjorie loved her family with all of her heart, and did her best to spoil each and every grandchild and great-grandchild. She was loved and will be missed by many.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cherokee Home for Children, 13355 TX-16, Cherokee, Texas, 76832, or Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Reports: Trump Admin To Share Medicaid Data With ICE
(Washington, DC) -- The Trump administration will begin sharing the personal information of Medicaid recipients with immigration authorities. According to multiple reports, the Department of Homeland Security will have access to the information of millions of enrollees. The agreement between DHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from getting Medicaid benefits, and comes amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Although illegal immigrants are already prohibited from enrolling in Medicaid, federal law mandates that states offer Medicaid to people who need emergency treatment regardless of their immigration status.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Increasing Across Florida Coast
(Tallahassee, FL) -- Health officials are urging Florida swimmers to watch out for flesh-eating bacteria at the beach. Four people have died and seven have fallen sick recently from “vibrio vulnificus,” a bacteria which thrives in warm coastal areas and leads to rapidly expanding skin infections. It can also cause vomiting and diarrhea. Officials say people with open wounds, piercings and fresh tattoos are at higher risk and should avoid warm beach water.
Three-DNA Technique Helps Mothers With Genetic Disease Have Healthy Babies
(Newcastle Upon Tyne, England) -- A new technique is helping people with a rare genetic disease have healthy babies. Scientists at Newcastle University in the UK say they are using a new treatment that involves using the genetic material from three people, which prevents mothers with mutations in their DNA from passing on the condition to their children. The scientists say the new IVF technique has led to eight at-risk babies being born with no signs of disease. Opponents of the procedure, however, fear it could lead to more genetic modification.
CA Audit Finds OSHA Inspectors Don’t Visit Worksites
(Sacramento, CA) -- A state audit has found that California’s worker safety agency is under-inspecting workplaces after accidents and worker injuries. In a review of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health published Thursday, state auditors found understaffing was a main factor causing inspectors to skip in-person inspections of worksites. Almost one-third of the division’s 800plus positions were vacant last year. The state auditor wrote in the review, “when it does perform inspections, Cal/OSHA’s process has critical weaknesses.” The weaknesses included inspectors failing to review employers’ required injury prevention plans, document notes from interviews with workers, and ensure employers had addressed alleged hazards before closing a case file.
July
Gabe Galvan Band
The Silver Center will be hosting Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. on July 25th 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.
Celebration of Life Rally and Family Fun Day
The Precious Life organization will be hosting the Celebration of Life Rally and Family Fun Day from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 26 at the Seguin Elks Lodge, located at 1331 C. H. Matthias Jr. Admission is free, and the event will feature free games, entertainment, and door prizes for the first 100 children. Vendor opportunities are available at no charge. For more information, call 830-372-5980.
Texas
Women of Influence Conference Slated for
July 31
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2025 Texas Women of Influence Conference on July 31 at Geronimo Oaks Weddings and Events Venue, located at 1377 Dietert Road in Seguin. Organized by the Chamber’s Women’s Conference Planning Committee, the event aims to celebrate and empower women leaders across Texas. Further details, including registration and programming, will be announced closer to the date.
August
No Sew Mini Art Quilt Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting a No Sew Mini Art Quilt class at 1 p.m. on August 2 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and is open to individuals aged 14 and older, with a maximum of five students. The $40 fee includes prepared cloth, background, and a template provided by the instructor. Students will complete and take home a framed Dragonfly Art Quilt. Participants should bring their own sharp scissors;
an iron is optional. For more information, visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin or call 830305-0472.
Beginning Watercolor Class at Seguin Art League
The Seguin Art League will be hosting a Beginning Watercolor class at 1 p.m. on August 12 at the Seguin Art League. The class runs until 4 p.m. and will focus on mixing colors and color theory. Students will create and take home a watercolor color wheel for future reference and receive instruction on brush care, gradient washes, and basic watercolor techniques. The class is limited to five students and costs $35, with all supplies included. For more information, call 830-305-0472 or visit 104 S. Austin Street in Seguin.
Singo Fundraiser:
Music Through the Decades
The Seguin Sunrise Lions Club will be hosting the Singo Fundraiser at 4 p.m. on August 9 at the Silver Center. Themed “Music Through the Decades,” the event will feature five rounds of music bingo highlighting hits from the 1950s through the 2010s. Tickets will be sold in advance for $20.
Gabe Galvan Band
The Silver Center will be hosting Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. on August 22nd 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.
September
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 830303-6612. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Gabe Galvan Band – September 26
The Silver Center will be hosting Gabe Gal-
van 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.
October
The Merles
The Silver Center will be hosting The Merles Band at 7:30 p.m. on October 10th 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.
Gabe Galvan Band
The Silver Center will be hosting the Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. on October 24th 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.
Riverside Cemetery Tour
Representatives of the Seguin Women’s Clubs will be hosting the Riverside Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 26. This year’s tour highlights the stories of women who lived and worked alongside the men who established the Seguin community. Guests will meet historical figures among the shady Live Oaks at their gravesites and hear firsthand accounts of life along the Guadalupe River, from early days to recent history. Ticket proceeds benefit the Delphians, Seguin Study, and Shakespeare clubs, supporting the upkeep of their historic meeting house built in 1903.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@ kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
