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Five killed in crash along I-10 at FM 725
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Five people, including three children and two adults, were killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash at FM 725 and Interstate 10 near Loves truck stop. The Seguin Police Department says officers responded to the crash at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday. According to police, a black Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 when it left the roadway, went off a bridge and crashed onto FM 725. Those killed in the crash have been identified as Omar Lumbreras Oliva, 30, and Ana Deli Lumbreras, 31, from Porter. Also killed in the crash were their three children, a 13-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl. Officials say all five occupants
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of the vehicle died at the scene. Officials say investigation into the crash continues. Meanwhile, A GoFundMe account has been established by family members to help cover the cost of funeral arrangements. To donate visit: https://www. gofundme.com/f/help-Gloriafamily-with-funeral-cost
Seguin prepares for annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Veterans Day traditions return this Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Seguin. Those traditions
include the annual Veterans Day Parade and ceremony. Veterans, pg. 3
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Former educator, community volunteer remembered
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Marion ISD unveils lasting legacy at area campus Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Marion) -- The name had already been chosen, but this past week the Marion ISD officially renamed one of its campuses. The school district last Monday officially renamed Marion Middle School as Dr. Tom DeKunder Middle School. A ceremony was held celebrating the longtime educator’s legacy and contributions to the district and community. The ceremony brought together members of the school community to recognize DeKunder, whose influence extended well beyond the classroom and school district. Among those invited to speak was his son David DeKunder. David says the family was grateful to learn that the Marion community chose to remember and appreciate his father’s years of service. “He truly cared, you know, for Marion,” said David. “He left a tremendous legacy there in Marion for students, teachers, and others to follow, and that legacy will continue, you know, with the name being with the
name on the middle school.” David shared how his father’s involvement in Marion went far beyond his responsibilities as an educator and school administrator. He pointed to several community projects his father supported, including the establishment of a veterans park, the Marion Community Library and the Marion Education Foundation. When asked what he believed his father would have thought about having a school named in his honor, David says he likely would have been humbled by the recognition. “He probably would have said, ‘No, you don’t need to name the school after me,’” said David. “But I think he would have been honored and very appreciative that the community still loved and respected him.” The dedication also included reflections from Phil Karrer of the Marion City Council. He too was a longtime educator and coach in the Marion community. Wrapping up the ceremony was a tour of the newly named Dr. Tom DeKunder Middle School.
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Veterans, continued. This year’s celebration returns to a familiar route, beginning in downtown Seguin and making its way to Veterans Park for the traditional Veterans Day ceremony. For the past two years, the event ceremony has been held at the Seguin Coliseum. Rick Pena, of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 61, says the parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the downtown area, traveling west along Court Street before turning onto Erkel Avenue and continuing toward Veterans Park on Jefferson Avenue. He says the annual ceremony follows at 11 a.m. Pena says the time is symbolic of the historic tradition of recognizing Veterans Day on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of World War I. “Memorial Day when we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is to honor all veterans,” said Pena. The ceremony at Veterans Park will include a local guest speaker, who organizers are keeping as a surprise, along with the presentation of colors and other tributes. Pena says the program is designed to be meaningful without being overly lengthy, with individual speeches lasting only a few minutes. “This is open to all citizens, all residents of Guadalupe
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County and surrounding counties. We do it to honor the men and women who have served, past and present or are currently serving,” said Pena. Pena says the local celebration may be smaller than some of the larger Veterans Day events, but it carries a special meaning for the community. ”Ours is small, but it’s intimate and it’s meaningful. We’ve had good support in the community,” said Pena. He also recognized H-E-B for its continued support of the event, including providing snacks and water for the ceremony. The Veterans Day celebration is coordinated through the local Veterans Council. Each year, the participating organizations take turns leading various annual observances such as Memorial Day and POW/MIA. Other Veterans Day ceremonies are also scheduled in the community on Wednesday. The Navarro ISD will host its ceremony reception at 8:45 a.m. in the high school cafeteria followed by its Veterans Day program at 9:15 a.m. in the Navarro High School Preforming Arts Center. The Marion ISD is also hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Veterans Stadium. In the Seguin ISD, local campuses will be hosting their own respective ceremonies honoring families and staff members.
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Burton Riebe, 88, of Kingsbury, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on August 8, 1938, and had been a proud resident of Kingsbury since 1974. Burton graduated from Jefferson High School in San Antonio in 1956. Shortly after graduating, he met the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Roberts, whom he married in 1962. He started his own television repair shop located on Flores Street, which he operated until the mid-1970s. After selling the business, Burton and Pat relocated to Kingsbury to run the Riebe Ranch. Over the years, he and Pat built many homes around Guadalupe County together and owned multiple rental properties, several of which he later helped turn into owner-financed homes for their longtime renters. A man of family and faith, Burton was a devoted Christian. He and Pat were active members of Cross Church in Seguin, Texas. He loved country and Christian music, and the couple could often be found dancing to live music at Friday night dances at the Silver Center and again on Sunday afternoons at the Geronimo VFW. Burton was a hard worker and a truly devoted steward of the land. He
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Linda Wahl Walker, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on October 28, 2026. Linda was born on August 24, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas to Josephine (Abrameit) and Raymond E. Wahl. Linda is preceded in death by her parents and
her niece, Kelyn Koehler. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Jack Walker; sons,
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Gloria Lee Alves Jones, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on November 1, 2026. Gloria was born in Seguin, Texas, on July 2, 1942, to Irene (Miller) and Lee Alves. Gloria and Steve were active members of Cross Church where they were involved in many facets of the church. Gloria loved singing in the Church Choir. She will also be remembered as a Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Volunteer. Serving at the hospital gave her great joy. Gloria is preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Stephen Allen Jones, her son, Allen Jones, her parents, her mother-in-law and fathers-
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raised cattle with his eldest son, always maintained a well-kept yard, and enjoyed potting beautiful flowers. He also had a creative eye for his collection of cedar posts, envisioning what each one could become and gifting his creations to family members. Along with this treasured handiwork, Burton passed down to his boys and grandchildren the value of hard work and the responsibility of tending to the land with one’s own hands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Debs (T.D.) and Minnie Riebe; his sister, Margaret Roberts of New Braunfels, Texas; and his brother, Dr. Thomas Riebe of Bergheim, Texas. Burton is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Pat Riebe; sons: Russell (Sunsedrae) Riebe and Neal (Deborah) Riebe; grandchildren: Ryan (Rebecca) Riebe, Skylar (Alexandrea) Riebe, Megan Riebe, and Alex Riebe; and great-grandsons: Bentley, Beau, and Rome Riebe. Service Information A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Cross Church with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your 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.
Nic Walker and partner Wendy Jacobs, and Chase Walker; granddaughters, Avery and Macy Walker; sisters, Debbie Koehler and husband Rodger, and Jody Perry and husband Eric; brother-in-law, Steve Walker and wife Lisa; sister-in-law, Lynn Walker and husband Rick Arnett; several nieces and nephews, many cousins, other loving family members and a host of friends. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, P. O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4486. 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.
in-law, Phillip Jones, Norma and William Kingshott Jr., and brothers-in-law, Dennis Jones and wife Diane, and Doug Scheel. Survivors include her daughter, Denise Whatley and husband Ronnie, and grandson Jason Whatley; daughter-in-law, Shaun Jones; sister-in-law, Kathy Scheel; brothers-in-law, Tom Kingshott and his wife Nancy, and Edward Kingshott and his wife Pat; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Visitation will begin on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Cross Church followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. Private interment with the family will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer Seguin, Texas 78155 or one’s charity of 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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UN Health Officials To Hold Trial On US Measles Status (Undated) -- This week, eight public health officials who advise an arm of the United Nations will consider whether the U.S. can still say it’s eliminated measles. The decision will be legacy defining for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The officials will have to determine that a single chain of transmission has continued for at least a year to take away measles-elimination status. The possible loss of measles elimination status comes as Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement is fighting to stay politically relevant and position in the Trump administration. Measles vaccination rates have declined since Kennedy took over the health department. ’Forever Chemicals’ Increase Risk Of Deadly Breast Cancer (Atlanta, GA) -- A new study out of Atlanta think tank DLH Security concludes that two “forever chemicals” have been tied to a deadlier form of breast cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, that women with higher blood levels of the two common forever chemical substances are more likely to develop a harder to treat type of breast cancer. Researchers found they had a 67 to 93 percent increased risk of ERnegative breast cancers, which are not fueled by the hormone estrogen. These cancers tend to be more aggressive and have worse outcomes. Dangerous Newborn Bleeding Nearly Doubles As Parents Skip Vitamin K Shot (Richmond, VA) -- New research shows cases of a dangerous bleeding disorder in newborns nearly doubled last year as more parents skipped a routine vitamin K shot at birth. The study published in JAMA Pediatrics, looked at health records of over 11 million U.S. infants. Cases of vitamin K deficiency bleeding jumped from 189 in 2017 to 903 in 2024 and in 2025 climbed to nearly 18-hundred. Researchers found that most babies affected hadn’t received the shot. The lead author of the study from Virginia Commonwealth University, says about one in five babies who have a stroke from this bleeding die and 40-percent of those who survive suffer lasting brain or nerve damage. Study: Vitamin C Boost Baby’s Brain Health (Portland, OR) -- A new study shows getting Vitamin C during pregnancy will help your baby’s brain development. Researchers report in the journal Developmental Psychology that ramping up vitamin C during pregnancy supports early brain development and possibly decreases the risk of future mental health problems. The study team found that babies were less likely to be fussy or distressed at six months of age if their moms took more vitamin C supplements while expecting. The study was done by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.
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Mid-Texas Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season The Mid-Texas Symphony has announced its 49th concert season, featuring performances in Seguin and New Braunfels. The remaining concerts are scheduled for Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, April 11 and April 25. For concert details or tickets, visit mtsymphony. org or call 830-463-5353.
Cuba St. James Catholic Church in Seguin will host a fundraiser benefiting the Salesian Sisters of Cuba on Saturday, November 14, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Seguin. The event will feature a Cuban-inspired dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed by a dance and concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring music from the ’60s through the ’80s performed by The Original Remnants. Tickets are $70 per person for dinner and the dance, or $35 for the dance and concert only. Proceeds will support the Salesian Sisters and their work serving children and families in Cuba. Tickets are available through St. James Catholic Church or the St. James Catholic Church Seguin Facebook page.
Mary Birch Texas Theatre in Seguin. The event will support the upcoming stage production written by Seguin native William Wayne Windle, based on the book by Janice Woods Windle. Guests will enjoy homemade brisket, chile con queso, a raffle featuring items from local businesses, and a sneak peek at two scenes from the play. Tickets are $75 and are available at bit.ly/WillsWarDinner.
Texas Wildlife & Conservation Movie Nights Seguin ISD’s Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center will host two free movie nights in celebration of Texas Wildlife & Conservation Month. The first will feature Deep in the Heart: Part 1 – A Texas Wildlife Story on Tuesday, Nov. 10, followed by Deep in the Heart: Part 2 – Texas Rivers on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Both screenings begin at 6:30 p.m. Events are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Veterans Outreach Center Chili Pachanga The Veterans Outreach Center will host its first Chili Pachanga Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 205 E. Weinert St. in Seguin. Come taste chili prepared by local veteran and first responder organizations and vote for the best chili. The event is free to enter and free to taste. Enter through the back gate. For more information, call Dina at 830-303-8870. Mistletoe & Millions Casino Night Seguin Sunrise Rotary will host Mistletoe & Millions, a Western-style casino night, from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Big Red Barn at the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center, 390 Cordova Road. The evening will feature casino-style games and entertainment while raising funds to support Rotary’s work in the Seguin community. Individual tickets are $80, with tables for 10 available for $750. Fundraiser to Benefit Salesian Sisters of
Guadalupe County 4-H Golf Tournament The 6th Annual Guadalupe County 4-H Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Seguin Starcke Park Golf Course. The tournament begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds will help support Guadalupe County 4-H teams advancing to national competitions. Sponsors and teams are being sought for the tournament. For more information, contact Guadalupe County 4-H at 830303-3889. Redeemer United Church Maker’s Market The Women’s Fellowship of Redeemer United Church in Zuehl will host its 2nd Annual Maker’s Market on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop from local artisan vendors and enjoy breakfast tacos and lunch plates featuring tamales, beans and rice available for purchase. Families can also bring their cameras for a picture with Santa. Will’s War Fundraising Dinner & Sneak Peek Windle Dramatic Productions and the Seguin Conservation Society will host a fundraising dinner for Will’s War at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at the Stephen &
4th Annual Más Amor Fest Texas Lutheran University will host the 4th Annual Más Amor Fest Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free, all-ages festival will feature a car and truck show, vendor market, kids carnival, live muralists, community art, soccer tournament, veteran activities and live music. A free concert from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature Baby Bash, Chingo Bling and Amanda Solis. The event will be held on the TLU campus, 1000 W. Court St. in Seguin. GVEC Youth Tour Applications GVEC is accepting applications for its 2027 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in June. The program is open to high school sophomores and juniors who live in GVEC’s electric service territory and have a parent or legal guardian with an active GVEC electric account. Selected students will also receive a $2,500 scholarship for college or trade school. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. For more information or to apply, visit gvec.org/community/ youth-tour or call 830-263-4353. 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.
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