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On to state! Community invited to morning sendoff for the Panther’s state contest Photo courtesy Navarro ISD
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Geronimo) -- The Navarro High School Panther Band is keeping its eye on the prize. With a community sendoff planned for Wednesday morning, the Navarro High School marching band is preparing to take the field among the best Class 4A bands in Texas for its first state marching band appearance since 2021. The band has made this trip six times in its program history. Students, families and supporters are expected to line the front drive of Navarro High School for a formal sendoff at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Sendoff, pg. 4
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Veterans Outreach center looking to spice things up this Thursday
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- A little friendly competition, a whole lot of chili will be served together this Thursday evening as the Veterans Outreach Center hosts its first community chili cook-off. The free event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Veterans Outreach Center. The public is invited to sample chili recipes prepared by local first responders and veteran service organizations. Nancy Russell, veterans services director, says the cook-off is designed to bring the community together while recognizing the men and women who serve both in uniform and through military service. “There are plenty of reasons to come to this event. It’s a chili cookoff and we hope to make this an annual event. What we’re wanting to do is have the public, the civilians come out and show support and honor our first responders and veterans and also for veterans to come out just for camaraderie. Also, we’re having a lot of our local service organizations, veteran organizations, the sheriff ’s department will be there -- fire departments, police department -- they are the ones who are in the
competition. They are presenting their best recipe,” said Russell. A total of 12 agencies have already entered the competition. Russell says it will be the attendees who will get to taste the different recipes located throughout the outside patio and cast their votes. “And all of the people who attend are going to be the judges. And so, it’s a people’s choice. And we’re giving three awesome trophies and, you know, there’s a lot of competition among these people. So, we’re hoping people come out. The weather is not going to be a problem. We have plenty of indoor space in case it keeps raining, but I think it’s going to be dry,” said Russell. In addition to the chili tasting, guests can enjoy music, door prizes and an opportunity to tour the Veterans Outreach Center. Visitors can also learn more about the programs, services and resources available to veterans and their families throughout Guadalupe County. The event is free and open to the public. The Veterans Outreach Center is located at 205 E. Weinert St.
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Honoring those who served
St. James Catholic School took a special moment to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The school recently hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony. On hand for the event were Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen, Guadalupe County Commissioner Drew Engelke, Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray, the Knights of Columbus, and Seguin ROTC. Photos courtesy of St. James Catholic School
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Sendoff, continued. Community members are invited to come out and show their support as students make their way to the Alamodome in San Antonio. The band is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. in the University Interscholastic League Class 4A State Marching Band Contest. Jason Adam, director of fine arts and head band director, says the trip represents an exciting milestone for a program that has spent months preparing for this opportunity. “We started our season back at the end of July and with our summer trainings and then starting the school year with a really ambitious show for the kids, pick some really challenging music and some marching drill and visual design. And the kids have really stepped up this year where our band has grown. We’re about 40 percent bigger than we were last year,” said Adam. He says his year’s production, titled “November Reign,” was inspired in part by the rock song “November Rain” by Guns ‘N Roses. “It’s kind of a play on words with the song November Rain, that was sort of like an 80s rock song. It’s a royal twist on that. We have these thrones and crowns and it’s kind of a twist on that. It’s all about you know, raining in November, being our best at this time of year when we get to November, having a winning mentality and being the best that that we can possibly be,” said Adam.
Adam says he is proud of the students who have embraced this very challenging production. “The kids really bought in and just worked hard and every day, they just came back and wanted to be a little bit better,” said Adam. Navarro is among the 28 Class 4A bands competing in state – that’s 28 from approximately 220 schools in the division. The Panthers will be the second-to-last band to perform this afternoon. Following the performances, UIL officials are expected to announce the 10 bands advancing to the state finals. Those finalists will then return to the field later that evening to compete for the state championship. Adam says the opportunity to perform at the Alamodome has energized the students and credits the district and community for helping make the trip possible. “We had an outpouring of community support and our district is extremely supportive of us going to this next level, but we do have a donation drive out there. If anybody checks out our Navarro Band on social media on Facebook or the band boosters, there’s a donation drive. We’re always looking to to raise some extra funds to to help with the additional expenses of these kind of events. But, we just appreciate if anybody wants to come out to the sendoff or anybody wants to come check out the contest,” said Adam. Those unable to attend the competition in person can watch the performances through a livestream available on the UIL website.
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Charles Richard “Charlie” Duvall, 86 passed away November 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born on July 13, 1940, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. On September 14, 1963, he married the love of his life Bonita Joann “Bonnie” Lewis in Saint James Church, Stratford Connecticut. An area resident coming from Texas, Charlie worked in human resources for companies like Westinghouse and MCI, later shifting to contract work as a recruiter post 9/11 prior to his retirement. He was a sports junky - with a special place in his heart for the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. His most treasured past time was spending time with his family, cheering on his children and grandchildren in any of their activities, spending time building connections with many students, teachers
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and coaches on campuses where he mentored, and spoiling every grand dog with their favorite snacks. Charlie is survived by his devoted and beloved children Richard Duvall and wife Bianca of Seguin, Texas, and Jason Duvall and wife Shelly of Great Bend, Kansas; daughter Nicole Hooper and husband Jimmy of Seguin, Texas; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jamie Hunihan and husband Tim of Middleton, Idaho; and nephew, Dylan Hunihan and wife Katie of Middleton, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his mother, Goldie Genevieve Michaels; his cherished wife Bonnie; daughter, Genny Kay Bonita Duvall; and parents-inlaw, James and Kleeanna Lewis. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will occur at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home,1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas 67530.
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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 (New York, NY) -- 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. Florida Is Ground Zero In U.S. For Dengue Fever (Tampa, FL) -- Health experts say Florida is ground zero for dengue fever in the U.S. Of the 904 confirmed cases so far this year, 60-percent or 524 cases were acquired in the Sunshine State, as of October 30th with many of those cases in the Tampa area. Climate change is blamed which brings rising temperatures and thirsty mosquitoes that are more inclined to bite people. To reduce your risk, experts say get rid of any standing water in your yard and avoid drinking beer outside because mosquitoes are attracted to beer. That’s in addition to using mosquito repellent. Symptoms range from skin rashes to nausea and vomiting, high fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes and muscle and bone pain. One dengue death has been reported in Florida in 2026. Doctor Raises Awareness On Blood Clots (College Station, TX) -- Around one hundred thousand Americans die each year from blood clots. A medical expert at Texas A&M University is raising awareness on the issue. Dr. Robert Carpenter says if someone develops one-sided swelling in a lower extremity with pain and discoloration, they need to be checked out ASAP to see if it’s a clot. He says the clot could grow and break off, which could be deadly. The doctor notes folks are at higher risk for blood clots forming when they have restricted movement, including a long car ride or plane flight. FDA Warning Patients Of Serious Eye Risks Tied To GLP-1 Drugs (Bethesda, MD) -- The FDA is warning users of GLP-1 drugs of the potential for increased risk of a serious eye condition. Drug makers must now update their labeling to mention non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, known as NAION, which can lead to permanent vision loss. The condition is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the front part of the optic nerve, however the underlying cause is still unknown. Several manufacturers have said there is no proof of cause-and-effect tying the vision risks to weight loss and diabetes medication. The FDA says the new warning comes after researchers evaluated a slew of data including clinical trials and animal studies.
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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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