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Missing juvenile found, man arrested for sexual assault
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — A missing Guadalupe County juvenile has been safely recovered, and an 18-year-old Kaufman County man has been arrested on felony charges following an investigation into the juvenile’s disappearance. The Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, located the juvenile Monday in Kaufman County. Officials arrested 18-year old Blake D. Teal, of Forney. Teal was arrested on several outstanding Guadalupe County warrants for sexual assault of a child and harboring a runaway. Officials say investigation began the morning of July 22, when Guadalupe County deputies responded to a report of a missing and runaway juvenile from the 100 block of Hancock Lane in New Braunfels. Family members reported that the girl had disappeared during the overnight hours. They said she had recently met an adult male online. And They believed she might be with him.
Investigators immediately began working to locate the juvenile, interviewing family members and friends and obtaining subpoenas and search warrants for social media platforms. Soon after Investigators managed to obtain surveillance video showing the juvenile and Teal together at a New Braunfels-area pawn shop several days after she was reported missing. Investigators say they were also able to identify multiple social media accounts associated with the juvenile and Teal. Juvenile, pg. 3
Suspect captured following assault on GCSO deputy Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- A wanted landlord has finally been apprehended. Investigators say 64-year-old James Sterling Waugh was arrested just before 8 a.m. Tuesday on warrants connected to Sunday’s assault on a Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office deputy. Waugh, had
broken into a tenant’s residence while she was away. Upon arrival, officials say a deputy saw a man he knew to be Waugh walking away from the home. When the deputy confronted him, Waugh ran into the residence. Deputy, pg. 3
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Seguin Public Library celebrates 10 years on Nolte Street Special by Lindsay Hajek, assistant director of Main Street and Destination Seguin
(Seguin) -- This September, the Seguin Public Library will celebrate 10 years on Nolte Street with a month of special events and activities. The anniversary marks a decade in its current location, but more importantly, it celebrates how the library has grown alongside the community it serves. The library’s history dates to 1930, when its first official library was housed in a secondhand China cabinet in city offices. As demand grew, it moved into a small room at City Hall, where it remained for more than 30 years. The library moved to College Street in 1965 and continued serving Seguin and Guadalupe County for more than five decades. By 2016, however, the building had reached its limits. There was little room to expand collections, technology or programming, and parking had become a major challenge. Community studies supported the need for a new library, and the Nolte Street location became part of a 2013 bond election. Silvia Christy, Library Director, who will mark 27 years with the Seguin Public Library in November, has worked at both the College Street and Nolte Street libraries and watched generations grow and learn. She remembers leaving the College Street building with former Library Director Jacki Gross. The two were the
last staff members to leave. “It almost felt like a captain and second in command going down with the ship,” Christy said. “It was sad but at the same time exciting for all the new possibilities.” Since opening in its current location in 2016, the library has welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors and provided dedicated programming spaces, public meeting rooms, expanded collections and new technology. Over the past decade, more than 5,400 programs and events have drawn nearly 170,000 attendees, while patrons have borrowed more than 2.8 million items. Programming has grown from 261 events in 2016 to 608 in 2025. This year, the Summer Reading Program reached a record 2,350 participants, surpassing the previous record of 1,611 set in 2024. The building has earned recognition of its own, including LEED Gold certification, the TEXO Distinguished Building Award, a Best of Texas Award from ENR, the Project of the Year Award from the American Subcontractors Association, San Antonio Chapter, and the President’s Award for Best Public Improvement from the Texas Downtown Association. But some of the library’s most meaningful memories cannot be measured in numbers. Marco Aguilar Library, pg. 3
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Juvenile, continued. With assistance from DPS Criminal Investigations Division investigators, authorities say they located the juvenile
Deputy, continued. While the deputy tried to take the landlord into custody, they say 55-year-old Toya Robinson of New Braunfels, interfered and also began assaulting the deputy. They say as Waugh attempted to take away the deputy’s Taser, Robinson was trying to choke the
in Kaufman County on Monday and recovered her safely. Teal was located, arrested and transported to the Kaufman County Adult Detention Center. He currently awaits his return to Guadalupe County.
deputy with the cord from his radio. After the deputy successfully freed himself. Waugh fled the scene. Waugh had been the subject of a search in the Ridge Road area. A Regional Emergency Alert Network (REAN) notification was sent to residents living in that area Sunday night and early Monday morning. The deputy was taken to Resolute
Library, continued. Hannah Farmer, Assistant Library Director, started with the Seguin Public Library in 2014 as the Youth Services Librarian. When the College Street library closed in July 2016 ahead of the new library’s opening, Farmer continued holding storytime on the lawn, giving families a familiar early literacy opportunity while staff prepared the new building for its opening. Farmer arrived with books and puppets, but one important character was missing. “I was searching my packed boxes for my butterfly and spider puppet that I used for two of the songs,” Farmer recalled. “The spider was nowhere to be found. I improvised a new verse: ‘The scaly alligator climbed up the waterspout, down came the rain and washed the gator out,’ which was a big hit,” she said. The alligator became a storytime favorite for years. The mystery of the missing spider was eventually solved. The staff member who packed Farmer’s office had
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Hospital and released with minor injuries. Photo courtesy SISD Robinson was arrested for aggravated assault on a public servant and interference with public duties. Waugh faces charges for disarming of a peace officer, resisting arrest, and evading arrest or detention. Officials say investigation into the incident continues.
accidentally donated it, along with other items, to Goodwill. “Oops!” Farmer said. It is a small story, but it captures something much bigger about the library. Buildings change, collections grow and technology evolves, but the moments that stay with people are often the simplest ones: a child discovering a favorite story, a family gathering for a program or a staff member finding a way to keep the story going. Those moments have continued throughout the library’s 10 years on Nolte Street, and now the library is celebrating its anniversary in the way it knows best: by bringing people together. September events include Birthday Party Storytime from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 5; an Anniversary Proclamation and Reception at 5 p.m. Sept. 8, preceded by a Friends of the Library business meeting at 4:30 p.m.; Library MiniCon from 12 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19; and Folklorico and Mariachi from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 26, followed by an outdoor concert featuring Los Souldees from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Sylvia Cisneros Sanchez was called Home to the Lord on August 26, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born on April 26, 1968 in Lockney, Texas. The family will receive condolences on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Palmer Mortuary and Cremations from 9 A.M to 10 A.M. The recitation of
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Teresa Ann Landry Tijerina, age 65 of Seguin, passed away on August 30, 2026. Teresa was born on June 25, 1961, in El Paso, Texas to Dedia Marie (Le Blanc) and Floyd Joseph Landry. Teresa is preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Danny Tijerina, her daughter, Amanda Margarita Tijerina, her parents, and her brothers, Allen Landry and Jesse Landry. Survivors include her children, Aimee TijerinaLara and husband Jeanko, and Daniel Aaron
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the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 A.M. Graveside service will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted into the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com to sign and view the guest book Tijerina and wife Emily; step-daughter, Anna Perez and husband Ramses; grandchildren, Chase, David, Victoria, Sara, Olivia, Sebastian, Octavius, Perla, Bailey and Wolfie; brother, David Landry and wife Naomi; sisters, Patricia Bennett and husband William “Bill”, and Lorelia Lemm; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:00 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Santo Tomas Cemetery. 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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Inhaler Overuse Linked To Heart Risks In Asthma And COPD Patients (Ghent, Belgium) -- A recent study found that inhaler overuse may be linked to heart risks in those with asthma and COPD. It’s estimated nearly one in five asthma and one in three COPD patients overuse their inhalers. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium analyzed health data from over 280-thousand asthma and COPD patients. They found that frequent use of short-acting reliever inhalers was linked to a higher risk of heart disease and death, including heart failure, heart attack and stroke. Compared with no use, the increased risk of death ranged from 12-percent to 73-percent depending on the type of inhaler and whether patients had asthma or COPD. Waist Size May Reveal Health Risks Missed By BMI (New Brunswick, NJ) -- Your waist size may reveal risks missed by BMI alone. That’s according to researchers at Rutgers University who note that while both are meant to detect unhealthy body fat, BMI doesn’t tell you where that fat is located. If it’s around your waist, it could suggest a higher risk of obesity and complications associated with it including heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. So Rutgers researchers say if you need to loosen your belt depending on how much you eat, pay attention to that and discuss it with your doctor even if your BMI is in the normal range. New Injectable Gel For Osteoarthritis Treatment (Buffalo, NY) -- There’s a new injectable gel that provides a new form of treatment for Osteoarthritis. Researchers at the University of Buffalo say the gel is expected to keep damaged joints lubricated for weeks. It addresses challenges from previous injections that may not deliver doses high enough to be effective and also risk exposure in other parts of the body. Osteoarthritis causes ongoing pain and disability within the joints. Study: 20-Minute Workout Or 90-Minute Nap Offsets Sleep Loss (Quebec) -- A quick exercise or catching up on sleep may help after a sleepless night. New research from McGill University found that healthy young adults who exercised or napped after 30 hours without sleep performed better on memory tests. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study’s co-author said they found that 20 minutes of exerciser and a 90-minute nap protected the brain’s ability to create new memories after 30 hours without sleep. Experts stressed that neither is a replacement for good quality sleep.
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Geronimo Lions First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will host its First Friday Feast from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Red Barn. Grilled steak or fried fish plates with sides, a drink and dessert are $20. The Wyatt and Bill Show will provide live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department. Meals will be served while supplies last.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the VFW Post, 275 Gallagher Road in McQueeney. Veterans and first responders eat free. The cost is $10 for everyone age 10 and older. The event will also recognize Patriot’s Day and remember the events of Sept. 11.
Goodbye Summer Art Show Entries The Seguin Art League is accepting entries for its Goodbye Summer Art Show from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 5. The show is open to artists ages 18 and older, with cash prizes awarded in several categories. Entry forms and complete details are available at the gallery during regular hours. The reception and awards ceremony for its Goodbye Summer Art Show from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded. The artwork will remain on display and available for purchase through Saturday, Oct. 10. Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Men and Women’s Day Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual Men and Women’s Day on Sunday, September 6, at 2 p.m. Special guests will be the Rev. John Saunders and Rising Star Baptist Church of Nixon. Texan in Blue” Book Signing and Presentation The Seguin Heritage Museum will host a book signing and historical presentation on Francis A. Vaughan, a Guadalupe County resident who fought for the Union during the Civil War. The free event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 114 N. River St. Refreshments will be served. White House with Blue Curtain Watercolor Class The Seguin Art League will offer a beginner watercolor class with artist Cat Bollinger from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Participants will learn impressionistic architecture and shadowing techniques. The class is limited to four people, and all materials are provided. The cost is $45. Register and pay at the gallery during regular hours or call 830305-0472. McQueeney VFW All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast McQueeney VFW Post 9213 will host an
Mid-Texas Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season The Mid-Texas Symphony has announced its 49th concert season, featuring seven performances in Seguin and New Braunfels. The season opens with “Anton Nel Plays Beethoven” Sunday, Sept. 13, at Jackson Auditorium in Seguin. Additional 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. Seguin Chamber Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Annual Banquet & Awards Presentation from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Seguin Coliseum. This year’s theme is “Prosperity Through Partnership.” The event is presented by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. Mini Mats Cheer Clinic The Seguin High School Cheerleaders will host the Mini Mats Cheer Clinic from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Seguin High School Student Activities Center. Registration/check-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $35 by Sept. 11 or $40 Sept. 12-19. Registration includes the clinic, a T-shirt and participation in the SHS Community Pep Rally on Sept. 23. For more information, email awiatrek@seguin.k12.tx.us. Judah First Volume 4 Musical The Greater Refuge Choir presents Judah First Volume 4 on Saturday, September 19, at 3 p.m. at Greater Refuge Church, 410 N. Guadalupe St. in Seguin. The afternoon will feature fellowship and worship with the Seguin community and surrounding area. Attendees are encouraged to dress casually and represent their church by wearing a church T-shirt. Admission is free. Additional parking will be available behind the church,
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across from the Seguin Police Station. Clothesline in the Country Watercolor Class The Seguin Art League will offer a beginner watercolor class from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. Participants will learn to create soft-edge backgrounds and use tape-resist techniques to build layers of paint. The class is limited to four people, and all materials are provided. The cost is $45. Register and pay at the gallery during regular hours or call 830-305-0472. Scarecrow and Skeleton Window Contest Destination Seguin and the Seguin Main Street Program are accepting entries for the 2026 Scarecrow and Skeleton Window Contest. Businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals may create family-friendly displays in downtown Seguin. Entries are due Friday, Sept. 25, and displays must be installed by Wednesday, Sept. 30, and remain through Saturday, Oct. 31. For an application or help securing a downtown window, email cmclain@ seguintexas.gov or visit the Seguin Visitor Center, 200 S. Austin St. Mammos & Mimosas at GRMC Join Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for Mammos & Mimosas, a free community event dedicated to breast cancer prevention, early detection, and awareness. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun and educational morning featuring complimentary mimosas, exciting giveaways, local vendors, breast health education, and tours of GRMC’s state-ofthe-art Women’s Imaging Center. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about breast cancer prevention and schedule a screening mammogram. Don’t miss this special event on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the GRMC Central Entrance Lobby. For more information about this event, please visit https:// www.grmedcenter.com/mammos/ 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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