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The Navarro High School Band has advanced to state competition Nov.9-11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The band earned the honors following area competition held this past weekend in Pflugerville. Photo Dr. Mandy Epley.
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Guadalupe County early voting tops 52,000 as Election Day approaches Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — More than 52,000 general and a seat in the U.S. Senate. Turkeys not guaranteed Guadalupe County residents have already The governor’s race features cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s Nov. Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and General Election. Early voting officially Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa. for Christian Cupboard 3wrapped up Friday, Oct. 30. The lieutenant governor’s race pits A total of 52,747 ballots were cast longtime Republican incumbent Dan families this Thanksgiving during the two week early voting period. Patrick against Democrat Vikki Goodwin. Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — For families who have come to count on a Thanksgiving turkey through the Christian Cupboard, this year may look a little different. The local food pantry is warning clients that it will not be providing turkeys for Thanksgiving this year, leaving families to make other plans for their holiday meal. Turkey, pg. 3
The last day of early voting, Oct. 30, pulled in the most voters with 5,646 votes cast. Tuesday’s ballot includes a mix of local, county, state and congressional races, along with a school district tax proposition. Voters are reminded that not every race or proposition will appear on every ballot. The contests voters see will depend on where they live. At the statewide level, Texans will decide several major offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney
The U.S. Senate contest features Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. Guadalupe County voters will also help decide the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District race between Republican Carlos De La Cruz and Democrat Johnny Garcia. Closer to home, the Texas House District 44 race features Republican incumbent Alan Schoolcraft and Democratic challenger Eric Norman. Election, pg. 3
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Thieves arrested for area burglaries, items retrieved in storage unit Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Cibolo) — A report of a suspicious truck unloading stolen property into a storage unit has led to the arrest of two people and the recovery of items taken during several burglaries in Guadalupe County. According to the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office, deputies responded Saturday to AAA Storage at 6445 Green Valley Road in Ciboloafter receiving information about a two-tone Ford F-250 that had been seen near several reported burglaries. Officials say the truck was believed to contain stolen property that was being unloaded into a storage unit. Deputies located the 2016 Ford F-250 and identified the occupants as Joshua Thompson of San Antonio and Roselle McNew of Devine. Thompson was found in possession of a portable generator and other items that had previously been reported stolen. Deputies also found two handguns inside the vehicle that were also in Thompson’s possession. He was arrested at the scene and charged with felon in possession of a firearm. McNew was transported to a local hospital for medical concerns. She faces charges of tampering with evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia. The S-O’s Criminal Investigations Division is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Schertz Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division.
Joshua Thompson
The case remains under investigation with additional charges are expected. Anyone with information about the case or recent burglaries in the area is asked to contact the Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office at 830-379-1224. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-403-8477 or online at guadalupecountycrimestoppers.org.
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Turkey, continued. In previous years, the Christian Cupboard has been able to help families put a turkey on the table, either through donated frozen turkeys or gift cards. But again, that assistance will not be available this year. Regina Lee, director of the Christian Cupboard, says families should begin planning now and look for grocery store holiday meal deals or other community food distributions for turkeys. Lee says the non-profit group continues to face significant demand for food assistance. She says the Christian Cupboard is currently serving at least 850 households each month. Lee says the Christian Cupboard spends approximately $24,498 each month on food. She says many of the families seeking assistance are working households that earn just enough to fall outside the eligibility requirements for SNAP benefits but still struggle to make ends meet. “People don’t come to us because they want to. People come just because they have to,” said Lee. “And I’m talking
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about households with children in it, and I’m talking about maybe the elderly, because medicine is expensive.” Without the ability to provide Thanksgiving turkeys, Lee hopes families will understand the situation and begin looking at other options. The Christian Cupboard does have freezer capacity to accept donated turkeys should the community want to donate. Community members who cannot donate a turkey can still help by providing other traditional holiday foods, including stuffing, mashed potatoes, canned corn, green beans, rolls, cranberry sauce and other holiday food items. “Anything is helpful,” said Lee. Donations can be made to the Christian Cupboard 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A donation dropoff box is located on the north side of the building for community members who wish to leave food outside regular operating hours. Those planning a large donation can call the Christian Cupboard to make arrangements. The Christian Cupboard is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and on the first and third Saturdays of the month.
Election, continued. Several local races and decisions will also be on the ballot. Seguin ISD voters will decide Proposition A, a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, better known as a VATRE. The proposal which will not raise taxes would shift two cents from the district’s debt service tax rate to its maintenance and operations tax rate — providing additional funding to the district. Navarro ISD voters will also select four school board members from a field of five candidates. Those candidates
include Jared Gallini, Noah Webster, Kristen Green, Hillarie Forister and Incumbent Dan Reinhard. In the city of Seguin, voters living in City Council District 5 will choose between Candidates Chris Aviles and Forrest Fletcher. There is also a contested race for Place 2 on the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board of Directors, featuring Peggy Herman and Charles Kelm. Voters are encouraged to review their sample ballots before heading to the polls. Polls will be open Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Consuelo “Connie” Haines, age 84 of Seguin, went to be with the Lord, on October 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Westbrook, Texas, on October 6, 1942, to Juanita (Gonzales), and Alcario Garcia. Wherever Connie went, she carried the good news of the Lord with her, sharing it with strangers, friends, neighbors, and her own family. Her love for the Lord was abundantly evident, flowing from her onto all those blessed enough to know her. She was a light in this world, and her faith was a beautiful reflection of His love. She was truly beautiful, but as Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, beauty is fleeting, while a woman who fears the Lord is worthy of praise. We find comfort in knowing she is now rejoicing in the presence of our Almighty, loving Father. Connie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold D. Haines,
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William G. “Bill” Squires Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following a long health challenge. Bill was a loving father, a dedicated educator, and a tireless contributor to his community. Bill earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education at Southwest Texas State University, and his PhD in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation through Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine. He was a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), certified as an ACSM Exercise Specialist and Program Director. He served as exercise testing director at the cardiopulmonary laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he did the crew pre-flight testing for STS-1, the first Space Shuttle mission. He returned to NASA in 1989 to work in the biomechanics laboratory, developing exercise countermeasures for the Space Shuttle program. From 1980 to 2017, Dr. Squires was a professor of kinesiology and biology at Texas Lutheran University, where he held the Dr. Fredrick C. Elliott Chair in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition. He also held adjunct appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He was a founding member of the Texas Regional Chapter of ACSM, later served as its president, and received the chapter’s Honor Award in 2010. For many years he was a consultant to the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, and for 20 years he organized and coordinated the Frontiers of Cardiology meeting in Winter Park, Colorado. In 2002 he was named a
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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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her grandsons, Paul Anthony Santos, and Craig Allen Melton, her parents, and her siblings, Eva Dawson, Steven Garcia, and Daniel Garcia. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Riojas Avila and husband Rudy; granddaughters, Neomi De La Garza and husband Edward, Jr., and Natalie Bloch and fiancé Christian Avalos; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Saviah, Kashton, and Kace De La Garza, Elijah Bloch Avalos, and Silas Melton; siblings, Adam Garcia, Hope Rodriguez, Sylvia Garcia, Corina Dawson, David Garcia and wife Diane, and George Garcia; step-children, Aubrey Haines and wife Donna, Mark Haines and wife Brenda, Linda McCall and husband Marvin, and Nancy Frase and husband Steve; numerous other loving family members and many friends. Memorial visitation will begin on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by memorial service at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Taylor officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in San Geronimo Cemetery. You may visit www.treshewell.com. Distinguished Alumnus of Texas State University. Bill’s commitment to young people reached well beyond his classroom. He served on the Navarro ISD school board for nearly a decade, helping thousands of students during his tenure. After a 2008 sabbatical studying pediatric obesity at the Austin campus of the University of Texas School of Public Health, he spent the later part of his career working with the Seguin community, building partnerships to promote health, fitness, and nutrition and to help children in need in the public schools. In 2013 the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the UT School of Public Health in Austin gave him its Texas Health Champion Award as part of Texas Obesity Awareness Week. He will be remembered for all of these accomplishments, but most of all for the many people he inspired and helped succeed in their own careers. Bill is survived by his children, William G. Squires III, Joshua Squires, Cara Squires, and David Squires. A celebration of life service will be held in the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the TLU campus on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the William G. Squires Scholarship Fund at Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155. Please write “William Squires Endowment” in the check memo or in an enclosed note so the gift reaches the right fund. Gifts may also be made online at https://www.tlu.edu/give/online-giving/ by selecting “Other” as the gift allocation and entering “William Squires Endowment.” 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.
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CDC Says Drug-Resistant Germs Kill 50K+ Americans Yearly (Atlanta, GA) -- The CDC says drug-resistant germs kill more than 50-thousand Americans a year and infect nearly ten-million others. Even the strongest antibiotics often don’t work against Candida auris, a fungus that spreads rapidly in hospitals and nursing home settings. Another is the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, a sexually-transmitted disease. The CDC report also cites CRE, a family of pathogens which includes E.coli, plus CRAB, another germ family that can literally destroy antibiotics. The federal health agency blames misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Living Alone Increases Chance Of Death For Those With Certain Conditions (Atlanta, GA) -- Living alone with certain cancers or other issues creates a higher risk of death in the U.S. That’s what the American Cancer Society found in a new study involving 600-thousand adults from year 1998 to 2018. Researchers say excess deaths among adults living alone compared to those living with others is largely in individuals with existing health conditions and high-risk health exposures. Those with colorectal cancer at 27-percent higher risk of dying if they live alone. Changing Clocks Has Impact On Health (St. Louis, MO) -- The clocks will be changing this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end and that has an impact on health. Experts say heart attacks have been measured to go up when we spring forward to Daylight Saving Time but they go down when we fall back like we’ll be doing this weekend. Studies also point to a lower number of car crashes in the days immediately falling the time change. Low Daylight Exposure Leads To Higher Risk Of Dementia (Undated) -- A new study shows not getting enough daylight exposure leads to a higher risk of getting dementia. Researchers did experiments with tens of thousands of adults for more than eight years and tracked their exposure through devices. The study reveals getting less than 42 minutes of bright daylight everyday was a bigger predictor of dementia than six other risk factors. The findings are published in General Psychiatry.
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Geronimo Lions First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will host their First Friday Feast beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at 250 Cordova Road in Seguin. Steak or fish dinners are $20, with serving continuing until sold out. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at the door. The Brushy Creek Boys will provide entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Christian Cupboard.
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C.A.S.T. for Kids Fishing Event C.A.S.T. for Kids will host a free fishing event for children ages 6-18 with special needs on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. U.S. Hwy. 90 in Seguin. Participants receive fishing gear, an event shirt and cap, lunch and an award plaque. Participants, volunteers and sponsors are needed, with donations helping keep the event free for children and their families. For more information, contact event coordinator Jim Behnken at 210-414-8048 or irmalewis2@castforkids.org. 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. Steven Garcia Jr. Memorial Car Show The third annual Steven Garcia Jr. Memorial Car Show will be held Sunday, November 1, at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 South Austin Street. The show begins at 10 a.m., with a door prize giveaway at 11 and awards at 2 p.m. The event will also feature food trucks, vendors and door prizes. Registration is $35. Categories include classic and modified cars and trucks, motorcycles, muscle cars, imports, hot rods, lowriders, custom paint and more. The event is held in memory of Steven Garcia Jr. 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 encour-
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 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. 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 Mak-
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er’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 & 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. 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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