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SEDC recognizes local businesses, community leaders at annual luncheon Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A trio of businesses and community partners were recently recognized for their contributions to Seguin’s economy. The recognitions were extended during the Seguin Economic Development Corporation’s 14th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon, held Sept. 10 at the Seguin Coliseum, brought together local entrepreneurs, organizations, and community leaders to celebrate the role businesses play in Seguin’s continued growth. Three awards were presented during the event, recognizing workforce development, economic investment and community service. Texas State Technical College received the Workforce Champion Award for its efforts to provide regional training in high-demand fields, including advanced manufacturing, building construction, industrial maintenance and welding. SEDC, pg. 3
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Texas Lutheran University invites the public tonight to Krost Symposium Special by Tracy Donley
(Seguin) -- “All the things that we marvel at as humans—language, reading, and even competitive sports—involve the combination and recombination of smaller pieces that become the greater whole.” Dr. Arturo Hernandez, keynote speaker for this year’s Krost Symposium at Texas Lutheran University, knows a thing or two about how we learn. In his book, Mastery, he digs deep into how new skills bloom—whether those skills fall within the realm of learning to play chess, learning to ice skate, learning to speak a language, play a musical instrument, or anything in between. It is this process of learning, of harnessing the power of the human mind to reach toward mastery, that will be the focus of this year’s symposium. Krost, pg. 3
Making their mark on the field
The Seguin High School Matador Band on Saturday celebrated a successful first competition of the 2026 season at the Hill Country Marching Festival in Fredericksburg. The band earned the 5A Outstanding Drum Major, 5A Outstanding Soloist – Clarinet, 5A Outstanding
Marching and 5A Outstanding Music awards, along with the 5A Class Champion title after placing first. The band was also named the 2026 Hill Country Marching Festival Grand Champion among all bands competing at the festival. Photos courtesy Javyn Quiroga
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SEDC, continued. TSTC also works with local employers to help strengthen the area’s workforce. Its planned permanent Seguin campus, supported by 133 acres acquired by the SEDC along State Highway 46 and Cordova Road, is expected to expand access to technical education and workforce training for local residents. Ranch Hand received the Economic Impact Award for its investment in Seguin through the development of a new 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The more than $80 million project is expected to approximately double the company’s manufacturing capacity, consolidate its existing Shiner and Beeville operations and create an estimated 320 new jobs. Elaine Bennett, SEDC Board President, was also presented the Community Impact Award for nearly three decades of service and leadership in Seguin through her work with Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and numerous local organizations. Among her community efforts was helping coordinate food distributions during the COVID-19 pandemic that provided more than 1.6 million pounds of food to families throughout Guadalupe County. She has also remained involved with food drives, emergency food pantries and Meals on Wheels. SEDC Executive Director Alora Wachholz says the annual luncheon provides an opportunity to recognize the businesses and community partners that contribute to Seguin. “We host this event each year as an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to our local businesses and
Krost, continued. Hernandez is an author, professor of psychology at the University of Houston, and winner of the Wilhelm Bessel Research Award and a Fulbright Global Scholar award. His keynote speech, scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in Jackson Auditorium, will examine the process of mastery and will be followed by a book signing and meet-and-greet. This event will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. Wednesday’s events also include a Chapel Talk with TLU’s Dr. Luigi Peñaranda, EdD Program Director in Interdisciplinary Leadership and Associate Professor of Leadership Studies, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on campus. Dr. Peñaranda will discuss the concept of metanoia—a profound change of heart, mind, or worldview. That afternoon, all are welcome
community partners and to recognize the contributions they make to Seguin,” said Wachholz. “Their continued investment, partnership, and commitment play an important role in making Seguin a place where both businesses and people can succeed.” The luncheon also focused on how locally owned businesses can continue to distinguish themselves as Seguin grows and attracts larger national retailers and companies. Keynote speaker Edie Weintraub, founder of Terra Alma, highlighted the people behind locally owned businesses and shared examples of ways small businesses can continue to stand out and thrive as the community changes. The SEDC also recognized GVEC Economic Development for sponsoring the luncheon and helping bring local business and community leaders together. The SEDC was created in 1994 as a Type 4A corporation with the goal of marketing Seguin as a location for new business investment and job creation. The corporation works to attract new businesses, support existing businesses and foster economic growth in Seguin.
to join a Zoom session with Dr. Molly Gebrian entitled “Learn Faster, Perform Better,” which is specifically aimed at the process of learning within the realm of music. Dr. Gebrian is a professional violist with a background in cognitive neuroscience. Guests can join the session via a link provided on the TLU website. The symposium continues the following day, Thursday, October 1, with a panel discussion on the learning process with Dr. Arturo Hernandez, Dr. Veronica Yan, TLU alum McKay Bloxham, and Dr. Sandy Kimbrough. That takes place at 9:30 a.m. in Wupperman Little Theatre, located in Schuech Fine Arts Center. A link to the livestream will be available on the TLU website. Next on Thursday’s agenda is a lunch-and-learn session at 11:45 a.m. on the science of successful learning with Dr. Veronica Yan, associate professor in the Department of
Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. That talk, “The Science of Successful Learning,” takes place in the Student Activity Center in Jackson Park, across from Bulldog Stadium. Pizza will be served on a first-come, firstserved basis. Thursday will end with a movie night—featuring a classic film about learning new things, The Karate Kid. That begins at 7 p.m. at Wupperman Little Theatre and will be MCed by TLU Professor, Dr. Casi Helbig and TLU alum McKay Bloxham. On Friday, October 2, the symposium will wrap up with an Anti-Masterclass with Dr. Gebrian. The public is invited to join via Zoom at 2:30 p.m. Links to this and all other events with virtual options can be found here: https://www.tlu.edu/krostsymposium/. All of these events are free and open to the public.
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More than pork steaks: Fall Fling supports Lions Camp, local children Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- When the Seguin Noon Lions Club hosts its Fall Fling drivethru event on Thursday, it will be doing more than just serving up delicious pork steaks. It will also be raising money that will be put to good use right here in Seguin. Much like other service clubs in the community, including Rotary, Zonta and Kiwanis, the Noon Lions Club periodically hosts fundraisers to help support children and others in the community. Lion Steve Peth says they offer scholarships, support other nonprofit groups and provide access to a special summer camp in the Texas Hill Country. "One of the things we've got going is our three $1,500 scholarships for seniors, that are going to either some kind of secondary education, not necessarily college. It can be a two-year program. We support the South Texas Pregnancy Center, the Seguin Conservation Society (and) we support the diabetes awareness activity that's going on. And our big one, this is a huge, huge thing -- and that's the Lions Camp in Kerrville," said Peth. Peth says their support for the Lions Camp goes beyond just sending local kids and others to the camp. He says they do more to make sure that the camp is available and accessible to those who need it most. "This year we sponsored scholarships for some of the counselors in addition to the donation that our club makes every year to the Lions Camp. We also go and help clean up and do work. There's work weekends there where Lions go and prepare it for the campers. The camp is free. We have kids from Seguin who are going there. Any child with disabilities can go there. We made the trip down there and did the donation for the scholarship this year and we're at the graduation ceremony at the end of one of the sessions. It was incredible. It was absolutely something to see that these kids have such a great time and the people who run the camp do such a great job. All of us are motivated even more to go out and try and find some way to support the camp," said Peth. Lion Mike Wilson says the kids at the Lions Camp all have some type of disability. He says these kids all thrive in a special setting that allows them to explore the world in some new ways. "Whenever they get there, they learn in most cases that they're not alone with their disability, (and) that they have other children that are there. It's a very big challenge for the parents to let them go, because the parents most of the time have been taking care of this child very closely the entire child's life. And they get to go there and they get a chance to challenge their abilities that they do have and learn that they can do so much more than they thought they could in a lot of cases. And they leave that camp with a stronger feeling of confidence in being able to live a normal life in their own communities whenever they get back," said Wilson. The Lions also continue their mission to improve the vision of those in the community, especially children. Wilson says some of the proceeds raised this week will go to support the local KidsSight program. "What it amounts to is an opportunity for the Lions to go wherever kids are and screen them for vision problems. The main objective of that is that we catch these vision problems early enough that a permanent condition does not set in called amblyopia. And amblyopia sometimes is called lazy eye, and it's a more or less a permanent condition that is an interruption or a stalling of the brain development in these kids," said Wilson. The KidsSight screening is simple. They use a small, kid-friendly device to check for vision problems. Wilson says the key to correcting these problems is to catch them early. "At an early age, these kids' brain development is still increasing at a
rapid rate. Whenever they are not getting a clear picture of the world due to some kind of vision abnormality, then the brain and the nervous system that triggers from the eye to the brain is interrupted, and it can cause a permanent condition there. If it's not caught in time to correct the vision problem so that the brain develops normally -- and so if we wait until seven or eight years old, in most cases, it's too late and the condition has already set in and in almost all cases cannot be completely eliminated," said Wilson. The KidsSight program is widespread in the Seguin area. In fact, if your child attends school in the Seguin or Navarro school districts, there's a good chance that the Lions have tested their vision. If there's a problem, they have helped lead families to a pathway that will allow the child's vision to be corrected. "We are currently screening all the kindergarten classes in Seguin ISD and Navarro (ISD). We also do the entire campus at Ball Early Childhood (Campus in Seguin). That's where the program began, because that's where the youngest kids were and the greatest concentration of young kids. And it was also where we could do the most good by catching the vision problems early enough that they could get treatment and therapy to correct that, and to not have to have a permanent vision problem the rest of their lives," said Wilson. The Noon Lions and other local service clubs continue to provide support for the community in a number of ways. These clubs are all looking for new members to help support the work that they do. Wilson says all of these clubs -- whether it's Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Zonta or some other club -- want to help make this community a better place to live, while also providing some camaraderie as part of that process. He says, for the Lions, there are many opportunities for you to join. "We've got 4 Lions Clubs in the area. If you don't count McQueeney, and we do because they are local to us, but they're not in the same district divisionally as Lions go, but it doesn't matter. We're still all part of the Lions Clubs International," said Wilson. The Seguin Noon Lions Club is hosting one of its big fundraisers on Thursday night outside the Silver Center on East Court Street in downtown Seguin. It's a drive-thru only event, and the club will be selling pork steak plates. The plates are $15 each if purchased before Thursday, or $20 during the event” with only a limited number of tickets available that night. Tickets can be purchased at the Silver Center, Starcke Furniture, Ascot's Custom Travel or Tri-County AC & Heating.
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law, Dorothy Bauer and husband Syd, and Martha Bruns; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A memorial service celebrating Sudy’s life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church with the Reverend Stephen Shortess officiating. A reception will follow in the family home. Memorial contributions may be made in Sudy’s honor to Friends of the Library at 313 West Nolte St. Seguin, Tx 78155 or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 201 E. Nolte St. Seguin, Tx 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.
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(Rick), Mary Ann Trevino, Lucy Lerma ( Jesse), Janie Villareal (Rudy), and Frank Quintanilla (Mary); sisters-in-law, Diane Quintanilla, and Diane Serna (Ramon); brothers-in-law, Daniel Trevino, and Rudy Garcia (Mary); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stockdale followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Pius Ezeigbo officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A reception will be announced. The family extends a special thank you to his Hope Hospice team, and immense gratitude to his team of caregivers; Sofi Rodriguez, Mona Pantoja, Lucy Lerma, Rosie Henderson, Lori Castilleja, Gloria Castellon, and Rachel de la Garza. 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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Perez III, of Seguin, Jose Barron Jr., Maria Barron, Pedro Barron, and Gloria Barron, all of Greeley, Colorado; six great-grandchildren Pedro Barron Jr., Abel Jimenez, Nayomi Cano, Daniel Barron, Roman Barron, and Aisack Leija, all of Greeley, Colorado. Mary enjoyed going to Market Square, the movies, out to eat, and enjoyed making Big Red cake. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-greandkids. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday Sept. 30, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church starting with viewing from 9 to 9:30a.m., followed by the rosary at 9:30a.m., and mass beginning at 10a.m.
Sue Ellen “Sudy” Bruns, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2026. Sudy was born on December 21, 1942, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Sue and Oliver McClellan. Sudy is preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law, Thomas Bruns, and her nephew, John Bruns. Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Joe H. Bruns; her two sons, Winston Bruns and wife Sara, and Morgan Bruns and wife Marissa; grandchildren, Ryker, Soleil, Micah, Oliver, and Charlie Bruns; siblings, Nancy Koenig, Celeste McClellan, and Barr McClellan; sisters-in-
Lorenzo Rivas Quintanilla, age 91 of Seguin, formerly of Stockdale, passed away on September 28, 2026. Lorenzo was born on November 6, 1934, in Denhawken, Texas to Inez (Rivas) and Fernando Vasquez Quintanilla. Lorenzo is preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law, Frank Lopez, his sisters, Ella Trevino and Frances Guerra and husband, Alfred, and brothers, Fernando, Samuel, Florentino, Daniel, Rudy and Rene Quintanilla. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Dolores Garcia Quintanilla; children, Nelda Lopez, Lori Quintanilla and husband Raymond Zepeda, Jr. and Roland Quintanilla and husband Ken Mohundro; grandchildren, Patrick Lopez and wife Liz, Bryanna Gleason and husband Marshal, Jalietza Zepeda and Jamila Zepeda; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Mason, Liam, Madison, and Austin Lopez; siblings, Clara Rangel, Sylvia Quintanilla
Mary Villarreal Gaitan of Seguin, Texas passed away at the age of 81 on Sep.24, 2026. She was born on Nov. 18, 1944 in Seguin, Texas. She is proceeding in death with her late husband Roman Gaitan. She is survived by her son Rudy Gaitan of Seguin, her daughter Donna Barron and son-in-law Joe Barron both of Greeley, Colorado; five grandkids Domingo Anthony
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Arthur Edward Markgraf Sr., 96, of La Vernia, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. He was born in the family home on August 15, 1930, in Guadalupe County, New Berlin, Texas, to Arthur Frank Markgraf and Annie (Foerster) Markgraf. Arthur attended Old New Berlin School and proudly went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, Arthur began a long and dedicated career with Lone Star Brewery, where he worked for 44½ years. While working full time at the brewery, Arthur also made time to run the family farm, working alongside his children raising livestock and crops to provide most of the food for the growing family. His strong work ethic and dedication reflected the man he was—dependable, hardworking, and committed to providing for his family. Arthur married the love of his life, Margie Ann Jahns, on September 26, 1953, and they shared 62 beautiful years of marriage until her passing in 2015. Together, they built a life centered around family, hard work, and love and made countless treasured memories, all while watching their children grow and eventually enjoying their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Their family was their greatest joy and legacy. As a couple, they found time for fun, participating in 9 pin bowling leagues at the Germania Bowling club and the Bexar Bowling club. Several of their children remember the Sundays spent with Mom and Dad, earning a few dollars setting bowling pins (yikes!) before the automated setters were brought in. As the children grew up and moved away, they were always ready for a turn-around trip to Coushatta or Kickapoo, where they loved the Double Diamond Deluxe and Lucky 7 slots (that is until they moved away from real coins in the quarter machines to those penny slots with those ticket things!!). They took several trips and had a wonderful time in the apple orchards and mountains of Arizona. Arthur and Margie also liked to dance the waltz and Arthur carried on this tradition with his daughter, daughters-in-law and even some of his granddaughters at their weddings. If there was a sporting event in La Vernia, you can be sure they were there on the sidelines cheering on one of their children or grandchildren. Even with everything going on, Arthur would find time to take the boys down to the coast for some overnight fishing. Their greatest joy was spending time making memories with the grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren. The grandchildren have fond memories of riding on the tractor with Grandpa or heading down to the creek in the old truck to fish or skip rocks on the water. Many of the grandchildren remember staying at Grandma and Grandpa’s in the summer to attend a week of Vacation Bible School and evenings spent jumping on the trampoline. At some point each of the grandchildren would get washer pitching lessons from Grandpa and were happy to participate in friendly, family washer pitching games. Arthur never met a cheese Ench-i-la-dee that he didn’t like and his daughter, daughters-in-law and even some of his granddaughters’ baked cookies and cakes for him to satisfy that sweet tooth! As the children and grandchildren grew up, they always knew they
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could stop by Arthur’s and they would find him out under the carport, enjoying the evenings outside. He was always willing to take the grandkids on the EZGO for a trip down to the bridge to check the water level and he enjoyed it when the grandsons came by for some dove hunting and a Lone Star (or two). You couldn’t leave the house without an offer of some fresh tomatoes that he had grown in his garden. Arthur was on the go until almost his 96th birthday, with daily trips to La Vernia to get the newspaper and maybe pick up a scratch off (or two), which he would keep in his shirt pocket until they were fermented and ready to be scratched! Arthur leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Though Margie passed before him, the love they shared never left Arthur. Her memory remained a part of him and their family, and the life they built together continues through the generations that followed. It lives on in the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren they loved. His love of family, his sense of humor, his hardworking spirit, and his enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures will be remembered by all. His hands may be at rest, but the life he built and the love he shared will carry on through the generations. Arthur will forever be loved, forever be missed, and forever remain a cherished part of the family he held so dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margie, daughter-inlaw, Kathleen and his sisters Rosalie Rennspies, Elizabeth Buehring, Grace Riddles, and Joyce Klatt. Arthur will be lovingly remembered by his children: Arthur Markgraf Jr. and wife Shirley, Gary Markgraf, Rick Markgraf and his late wife Kathy, Kevin Markgraf and wife Tammy, Tim Markgraf and wife Kim, and Jana Markgraf. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Arthur III “Trey” (Misty), Christopher ( Jennifer), David, Edan (Danny), Noah (Lily), Chance (Ashley), Brier (Katy), Kelsey, Kayla (Ryan), Ashley (Cary), Heather (Tyler), Zach (Maci), Travis (Stephanie), Megan (Brett), Dustin (Alli), and Jessica (Chase). He was blessed with 19 great-grandchildren: Christopher “CJ” (Hope), Matthew, Caleb, Clay, Zachary, Haylie, Lilly, Bodhi, Baylor, Clara, Charlotte, Camille, Colt, Hayden, Harrison, Gannon, Whitley, Brooks and Cooper. He also had 3 great-great grandchildren: Alec, Bowen, and Hayden. Arthur is also survived by his sister, Barbara Brietzke, Stepbrother, Charles Lenz (Vicki), brother-in-law, Leroy Buehring, brother-in-law Duies Jahns and sister-in-law, Linda Jahns. He will be dearly missed by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends whose lives he touched throughout his 96 years. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM with rosary starting at 6:30 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 29th starting at 10:00 AM at Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia. Interment immediately following the service at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park Pallbearers will be Arthur Markgraf III, Chris Markgraf, Noah Markgraf, Chance Markgraf, Brier Markgraf, Zach Markgraf, Travis Stewart and Dustin Norman. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Markgraf, Ryan Lich, Tyler Ayres, Brett Teschner and Chase Bradfield.
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Emma Jean Griffith, born November 7, 1938 in Carselowey, OK peacefully gained her heavenly wings on September 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Stephen Roger Griffith, her parents Emma Martin & Isaac Merit Waldrop, brothers Isaac “Bob”, Harold and Melvin Waldrop, and daughter Vickie Jean Duncan. Emma is survived by her sister Mary White, sons Stephen “Mark” (Teresia), Kevin (Michele), Kyle ( Jennifer), and 11 grandchildren, their spouses and 7 great grandchildren. Jean was born on a farm in the rural farming community of Carselowey in northeast Oklahoma. While still in grade school her family moved to the city of Vinita, OK. Shortly before Jean graduated from Vinita High (Class of ‘56) she married her high school sweet-heart, Steve (Class of ‘54). Steve and Jean were married on April 29, 1956 - a marriage that lasted for 61 years before Steve’s death in 2017. One year after they were married they welcomed their first child Vickie Jean in June of 1957, and then Stephen Mark in January 1959. Their third child, Kevin Bruce, was born in November of 1963, and their 4th child, Kyle Edward was added to the family in May of 1972. In their 61 years of marriage Steve and Jean lived in the Oklahoma
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cities of Vinita, Bartlesville, Muskogee, and Okmulgee. In 1964 they moved their young family to Texas, living in the cities of Abilene, Dallas, Temple, Waco, Palestine, Marshall, Denton, Alice, Portland, and New Braunfels. After their youngest graduated High School, they moved to Seguin, where they lived their last 26 years together. Along the way they made many lifelong friends and were deeply invested in the life and leadership of the local Churches of Christ. Jean was a faithful follower of Jesus and lived her life accordingly. She initially was a stay-at-home mom, but later began to work as an aide in nursing homes. Jean then began working for Walmart, a career that stretched 35+ years. She loved her time at Walmart and made many dear friends while working there. Jean was also quite the collector! Her greatest love of collecting were her teapots, glass chickens and roosters. She was known by many as the “chicken lady” and was gifted hundreds of glass chickens and roosters. She also loved collecting decorative items depicting bluebonnets and cardinals. Other collections of hers included glass heart dishes and Cinderella memorabilia. Jean loved a good hamburger, especially from Kirby’s in Seguin. Her other “joys” in life included corn nuggets, the color yellow, cryptogram and crossword puzzles, Hallmark movies, romance novels, Lindor chocolate and Diet Coke. She will be dearly missed by friends and family and will always be remembered as a strong, vibrant lady who loved her Lord and family fervently. May she rest in peace with those who preceded her to their heavenly home.
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Over 330 Pounds Of Buckhead Tuna Recalled Across 5 States (Silver Spring, MD) -- More than 330 pounds of tuna distributed across five states are being recalled after testing found elevated levels of a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The FDA said the recall covers Buckhead tuna distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The advisory was designated a Class II recall, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The recall involves Buckhead tun sold in refrigerated Styrofoam containers in 10-pound, 12-pound, 15-pound and three-to-five pound cases. The recall was initiated after the company was notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that two tuna samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin. Owning A Dog Could Help You Live Longer (Undated) -- Dog owners could help you live longer. Research published by the American Heart Association says dog ownership is tied to a 24-percent drop in all-causes of death for the general population. Individuals who have suffered a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke had their risk of death drop by 33-percent by living with a dog. Studies published in BMC Public Health say that dog owners walk an average of 22 more minutes per day making them significantly more likely to meet standard weekly physical activity guidelines. Pet interaction also lowers levels of cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone and boost oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. Whole Grains Could Boost Heart Health (Undated) -- A new study says eating four to six servings of whole grains each day may offer the greatest benefits for heart health. The study published in the European Heart Journal found that whole grains also lower body weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. The study reviewed data from 87 randomized trials involving over 65-hundred people across Asia, Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia and Brazil. It found that many of the greatest benefits happened when people ate about 60 to 100 grams of whole grains daily, which amount to a bowl of oatmeal, two slices of whole-grain bread and a serving of brown rice. Researchers noted that whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel, the bran, germ and endosperm rather than having some parts removed during processing. Fresh Cleaning Smell Could Be Filling Home With Nanoparticles (Lafayette, IN) -- Researchers from Purdue University found that scented cleaners can react with ozone indoors to create billions of invisible nanoparticles that can penetrate the lungs. The pollution can in some cases create an inhaled particle dose comparable to standing near heavy traffic. Researchers say exposure can be reduced by choosing unscented products and improving ventilation with exhaust fans or open windows. The study said one of the biggest surprises was the speed of the process as particle formation occurred within minutes.
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Guadalupe Master Naturalists Program The Guadalupe Master Naturalists will host a program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the AgriLife Extension Office, 210 E. Live Oak St. in Seguin. Dr. Sonja L. Swiger will discuss the life cycle of the New World Screwworm fly and the threat it poses to domesticated animals and wildlife. Refreshments will be served prior to the program. Guests are welcome. OCTOBER Seguin Noon Lions Fall Fling The Seguin Noon Lions Club will host its Fall Fling Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Seguin Silver Center, 510 E. Court St. The event will feature drive-thru pork steak dinners prepared by Next Door Catering. Tickets purchased by Sept. 24 are $15 and will be $20 at the door, if available. Tickets are available from Noon Lions members, Starcke Furniture, Tri County Air and the Silver Center. Proceeds benefit local youth and sight projects. TLU Krost Symposium Texas Lutheran University will host its annual Krost Symposium Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 on the TLU campus. This year’s theme is “The Science of Learning” and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Arturo Hernandez, professor of psychology and author of Mastery. Most symposium events are free and open to the public. La Vernia Happy Soles Square Dance Open House The La Vernia Happy Soles will host a free Square Dance Open House Friday, October 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 9585 Highway 87 West in La Vernia. Light refreshments will be served, and newcomers are invited to come give square dancing a try. Beginning square dance lessons start Friday, October 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lessons are $5 per person and will be led by caller Billy Grimsley. For more information, call Billy at 830-305-9114. First Presbyterian Church 175th Anniversary Festival First Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a free community festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, on the church grounds. The event will feature water slides, bounce houses, food trucks and activities for all ages. The celebration continues at 4 p.m. with a free family movie at the Palace Theatre. The festival and movie are free and open to the public. Annual Pumpkin Patch 2026 First Methodist Church of Seguin will begin Pumpkin Patch 2026 on Saturday, October 3rd at 710 N. Austin St. The Pumpkin Patch is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 7:00 pm Sundays in October. A second load of pumpkins will arrive on October 17. For more information call 830-379-4112 or go to www. SeguinMethodist.org. Praise in the Pumpkin Patch On Sunday evenings during the month of October there will be a short worship service with live music in the Storytelling area of the Pumpkin Patch at First Methodist Church from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm. All are welcome. For more information call 830-379-4112. Fall Stream Cleanup Scheduled for October 3 Help protect local waterways by volunteering at the 7th Annual Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Fall Stream Cleanup on Saturday, October 3. Volunteers will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at either the Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. U.S. Highway 90 in Seguin, or the Oak Creek Estates Pool parking lot, 250 Escarpment Road in New Braunfels. The event is free and open to individuals, families, businesses, schools, churches and community groups. Volunteers will
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receive breakfast tacos, coffee, an event T-shirt and cleanup supplies. Free pre-registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available. Register online at www.geronimocreekwatershed.org.
ly-friendly event will feature musical performances by School of Rock and other local musicians, dance performances by Rize Above Dance Studio, an aerialist, vendor market, food trucks, children’s games and prizes, a chili contest and raffles. Proceeds will support campus improvements and classroom supplies at the nonprofit private school.
Guadalupe County Farm Bureau Annual Convention & Dinner The 2026 Guadalupe County Farm Bureau Annual County Convention & Dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center’s Red Barn. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 and the meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP to Blake at 830-379-4456 or bbrand@ txfb-ins.com by Sept. 27. Guests are also invited to bring a favorite dessert to share. Guadalupe County Jury Pool Cancelled The Guadalupe County Jury Pool scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5, at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. has been cancelled. Jurors summoned for either of those times do not need to report. After-Hours Networking Event The Guadalupe County Fair Association will sponsor a Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce After-Hours Networking Event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Guadalupe County Fair, 728 Midway in Seguin. The community is invited to attend the evening networking event. Living with Alzheimer’s Symposium A Living with Alzheimer’s Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Nolte St. Dr. Neela Patel of UT Health San Antonio will discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s disease, including early detection, treatment options and local resources. The event is designed for caregivers, families and members of the healthcare community. On-site respite care will be available for loved ones so caregivers can participate in the symposium. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, call 830-379-5046. Saddle Up for Second Chances Playday Benefit A Saddle Up for Second Chances Playday Benefit for Happened by Chance Horses will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Seguin Rodeo Complex, 950 S. Austin St. Exhibitions begin at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register early, with special raffle prizes available for early entries, including a $100 SmartPak Equine gift card and a veterinary horse care package. Proceeds will benefit Happened by Chance Horses. Land + Water Symposium The Land + Water Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Luling Foundation. The event will connect Texas landowners with experts in soil, water, livestock and wildlife management. Topics include water quality, rainwater harvesting, feral hog management, grazing management and Natural Resource Conservation Service programs. Two TDA IPM continuing education units are available. Pre-registration is $30 through Oct. 14, with registration at the door costing $40. The fee includes lunch and a certificate of completion. For more information or to register, visit the Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District website. Big Red Barn Pecan Fest The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center will host its Big Red Barn Pecan Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 250 Cordova Road in Seguin. Activities include a visit to the world’s largest pecan, tours of the heritage village, hayrides, an antique tractor pull and the annual pecan baking contest. Admission and parking are free, with a free trolley available to downtown Pecan Fest activities. Calvary Baptist Academy Fall Festival Fundraiser Calvary Baptist Academy will host its Fall Festival Fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in New Braunfels. The fami-
World Polio Day Walk for Polio The Seguin Rotary Club and Suburban Running & Recreation will host a free two-mile community walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of World Polio Day. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with a group photo and walk starting at 8 a.m. at Suburban Running & Recreation at the Seguin Schoolyard, 225 N. Saunders St. The event is free and open to all ages. Donations will also be accepted for Rotary International’s PolioPlus program. To sign up, visit the Seguin Rotary Club website and look for the World Polio Walk flyer, or contact Dr. Julie Leos at drjuliealeos@gmail.com or the Seguin Rotary Club at rotaryclubseguin@gmail.com. First Methodist Church Blood Drive First Methodist Church of Seguin will host a South Texas Blood & Tissue blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the church, 710 N. Austin St. The bloodmobile will be on site, and donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments can be scheduled by scanning the QR code on the event flyer. Grace & Glory Women’s Conference Ministry Spoken will host its 2026 Grace & Glory Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The theme is based on Second Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Tickets are $30. For more information, call 512-937-2608. Puppies & Pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch On Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, First Methodist Church will have the Blessing of the Animals in the Prayer Garden and the Seguin Animal Control will sponsor Puppies in the Patch with puppies for adoption until 2:00 pm. The Patch is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 7:00 pm Sundays in October. For more information call 830-379-4112 or go to www.SeguinMethodist.org. Gather & Give: A Women’s Community Social The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Council will host its Gather & Give community social from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Seguin Schoolyard, 225 N. Saunders St. The event will feature local nonprofits sharing information about their missions and work in the community, along with networking and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item and/or hygiene product to benefit the Christian Cupboard. The event is free and open to everyone, including non-Chamber members, but registration is required. Seguin Rotary Club Hosts “Rock the Fright” Event The Seguin Rotary Club will host Rock the Fright: A Rotary Halloween Bash Thursday, Oct. 29 at The School Yard, 225 N. Saunders St. in Seguin. The event includes a cornhole tournament beginning at 5 p.m., a VIP dinner at 6 p.m. and a concert featuring Mischief Soul at 7 p.m. There will also be a costume contest and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, education initiatives and community projects. 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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