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An evening of history: A Civil War story from the Union side of Texas to be shared tonight in Seguin Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
New community park planned for Seguin’s north side Darren Dunn
(Seguin) — A new community park is coming to an area north of Interstate 10 in Seguin. The park and trail system will be part of the large Walnut Springs subdivision near Rudeloff and Huber roads. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday agreed to hire RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture to handle the architectural and landscape design work for the project. Parks and Recreation Director
Jack Jones says it is an exciting project for the city. He says Seguin has long wanted to develop another community park on the north side of town. “So, our parks master plan identified a large community park north of interstate 10 back in 2020. Up north of interstate 10, it’s pretty much HOA (homeowner association) parks. Some have them, some don’t. Park, pg. 2
(Seguin) — A unique chapter of Guadalupe County history — and the story of one Seguin man who fought for the Union despite coming from a family overwhelmingly aligned with the Confederacy — will be shared tonight at the Seguin Heritage Museum. J. Wayne Stewart, a descendant of Capt. Francis Asbury Vaughan, will join his co-author Richard B. McCaslin, the Texas State Historian and a professor of Texas history at the University of North Texas, for a presentation and book signing centered on their book, Texan in Blue: Captain Francis Asbury Vaughan of the First Texas Cavalry, U.S.A. The event is scheduled today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seguin Heritage Museum. The free event will include a historical presentation and book signing. Stewart says the story is about his great-great-grandfather, Vaughan, who found himself in the Civil War. Although Texas was a Confederate
state, he says his ancestor traveled from Central Texas through Mexico and eventually to New Orleans, where he enlisted to fight for the Union. “Texas was a Confederate state, so fighting for the Union was pretty unique,” said Stewart. “One of the research items that really popped out was that 22 of his family members — brothers, cousins and others — fought in the Civil War. Twenty-one of them fought on the side of the Confederacy, and he was the only one of that family who fought for the Union.” Stewart first published a book on Vaughan about five years ago. Following a presentation on the subject, he says he was approached by McCaslin about collaborating on a more deeply researched account of Vaughan’s life. That book was published late last year. “My family kept really good records of the family history, and I was able to reconstruct his travels. Union, pg. 3
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Luling man arrested after threatening pregnant girlfriend Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Guadalupe County) — A 22-year-old Luling man was taken into custody without incident Thursday after a Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office SWAT response to a residence in the 2500 block of Timmermann Road. Victor Rodriguez was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. No one was injured during the arrest. Deputies were initially called after a woman reported that Rodriguez, who had been in a relationship with her 18-year-old daughter, was at the residence and had threatened to kill the young woman. The daughter, who is pregnant, had already left the home when deputies arrived. Her mother met her away from the residence, where deputies made contact with her. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, the woman told deputies that during an altercation Rodriguez threatened her with a firearm and pointed it at her. Because deputies did not know Rodriguez’s status or whether anyone else remained inside the residence, the Sheriff ’s Office activated its SWAT team. Members of the Crisis Negotiation Unit spent an extended period attempting toreach Rodriguez by phone.
Officials say The effort eventually led to a peaceful resolution. Rodriguez responded to negotiators, cooperated with law enforcement and voluntarily stepped out of the residence. SWAT personnel observed that he was unarmed, and he was taken into custody without incident.
Park , continued. There’s a need for a Park West type park up in that area and also a Starcke Park kind of park up in that area. Now, we don’t have the land of Starcke Park, and we don’t even have the land of Park West. But the goal is to have similar amenities to what is south of Interstate 10. So, the folks that live north of Interstate 10 don’t necessarily have to drive down to the dog park in Max Starcke Park, (we can) have one north of Interstate 10,” said Jones. More than 1,000 new homes are planned for the Walnut Springs subdivision. The development will also include commercial and retail space, along with land that the city will use to build a new fire station. Jones says the park is needed in that fast-growing part of Seguin. “North of Interstate 10, a lot
of subdivisions are going up. Some HOA parks, and some don’t. But it’s really fortunate that with the Walnut Springs subdivision that’s coming in, there is some developer money or in-kind services being a part of it. There’s also bond money
that’s been sold for the past couple of years. And if we need to, we can dip into the (city’s) Park Development Fund to get the park that we need (and) to have all the amenities listed in your packet north of Interstate 10. I’m really looking to get a splash pad up there, large pavilion, soccer field, (and) multi-use practice fields can be in the floodplain,” said Jones. RVi previously worked with the city on its pickleball project. The firm has also worked with Bitterblue, the developer of the Walnut Springs subdivision. Jones says RVi emerged from a highly competitive selection process as the top choice to design the new community park. RVi will be paid $587,000 for the design work. Planned amenities include trails, a splash pad, lighted pickleball and basketball courts, large and small picnic pavilions and a large, allinclusive playscape.
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J. Wayne Stewart will share the remarkable Civil War story of his great-great-grandfather, Capt. Francis Asbury Vaughan, during a special presentation and book signing Tuesday at the Seguin Heritage Museum Union, continued. He left behind a diary of his service, which I have,” said Stewart. “What we’re doing Tuesday is a presentation of his life before, during and after the Civil War, and it also kind of hits his impact on the city of Seguin.” The presentation will also explore his family’s connections to Seguin. “Seguin is deep in history — rich history that goes all
the way back to its founding before the Civil War — and it has been the home of many very influential people,” said Stewart. “I reach out during the presentation to talk about more than just my family, but also some of the events that occurred in Seguin’s history that have been very meaningful. There’s a lot of history there that would be attractive for anybody who lives in our community.” The event is free and open to the public. The Seguin Heritage Museum is located at 114 N. River St.
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Seguin Smothered by Buda Hays, 54-0 Reily Chestnut
(BUDA, Texas) — The Seguin Matadors learned the hard way what mistakes can do against a great team. Visiting Class 6A Buda Hays Consolidated, the Matadors were overwhelmed in a 54-0 loss to the Hawks at Bob Shelton Stadium. After deferring the opening kick, Seguin’s defense busted through to sack Hays quarterback Nate Roland for its first sack of the year. The huge play forced Hays to punt away its opening possession and gave Matador fans confidence in what the night could hold. Instead, senior wideout Ayden Avila had the punt bounce off his shoulder, and Hays recovered at the Matador 33. Momentum was hard to find from that point on. Two plays later, 2025 first-team all-district running back Gabriel Peach scored his first touchdown of the night from 14 yards out.
From there, the game fell into a routine. Seguin would go three-and-out, and Hays would hammer home another score. The reason? Hays loaded the box with veteran talent and overwhelmed Seguin’s young offensive line. After Peach’s first trip to the end zone, Hays ran over Seguin for three more offensive touchdowns before halftime. To add salt to the wound, Seguin starting quarterback and varsity newcomer Matthew Hoblin had the ball jarred free by Hays defender Landry Richason before defensive tackle Kiefer Patterson fell on it in the Matador end zone for another six points. Still, Seguin managed to force and recover a fumble by Roland after he was hit by Matador bandit Nate Walters with three seconds left in the first half. By halftime, Hays led 34-0. The Hawks
would end the night with five different touchdown scorers. The final stats weren’t easy to swallow. Seguin finished with only three first downs and three total yards. Senior Daniel Pinon proved to be the Matadors’ most effective player on the night, finishing with a pair of strong kickoff returns and six carries for a team-high 10 rushing yards. Hays finished the night with nearly 600 yards of offense, most of it earned on the ground. That damage featured 7 offensive touchdowns, including 6 running scores. Peach and backup QB Christian Salazar finished with a pair of scores. The loss drops Seguin to 0-2 and wraps up the Matadors’ non-district schedule. Seguin makes its way home next Friday to host the Manor Mustangs.
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Roy (Lea); and her great-grandchildren, Ayden Miles, Alexis Jones, Amya Jones, and Walter Scott Amescua. Deanie made the best meals, threw the greatest birthday parties, sewed the nicest clothing, and started the wildest food fights! She had a deep faith that shaped the way she loved and served others. Those who knew her will remember her generosity, her thoughtfulness, her playful teasing, and the way she made us all laugh. She will be dearly missed. Visitation: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Service: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Place: Harrell Funeral Home 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745
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back to Pleasant Hill as a principal until her retirement. Her successes include positively affecting thousands of students, hundreds of teachers, and countless acquaintances and friends. She has two books that were published, that helped many people around the country. After her retirement Joe and Kay spent years moving between Leesville, Plattsburgh NY, Kingsbury, finally settling on 20 acres in Stairtown. Joe and Kay became a fixture in downtown Prairie Lea running their store Beyer’s Bargains. It was as much a place for those that needed help as a place to get a bargain. She spent her last years loving, and being loved, by her family, her dogs, cats, horses, and chickens. A memorial service celebrating Kay’s life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Kingsbury Methodist Church with the Reverend Joe Berkley officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will be held at a later date in the Kingsbury Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsbury Methodist Church, P. O. Box 34, Kingsbury, Texas, 78638. 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.
Carol Deane Anderson Titus, age 83, passed away on August 23, 2026, in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her husband and her children. She was born on June 1, 1943, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Carrel Alonzo Anderson and Georgia Deane Shores Anderson. Deanie was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved dog and constant companion, Winnie. She is survived by her devoted husband Clark Wayne Titus; her children, Tony Titus (DJ), Terri Roy ( Jeremy), and Tyler Titus; her grandchildren, Tiffany Titus, Megan Amescua ( Jacob), Tonya Titus, Billy Wayne Roy (Marissa), and Anderson
Kay Harborth Beyer was born in Seguin, Texas on October 25th , 1946. She joined her Lord and Saviour August 11th, 2026. She joins her parents Bruno Milton Harborth and Mildred Mary Ashen Harborth, her brothers Herschel, Pat, and Johnny Harborth. She is survived by her loving husband Joe Russell Beyer Sr., son Joe Rusty Beyer, Daughter in law Susan Ann Beyer, two adoring grandchildren Emily Ann Beyer and Noah Joe Beyer, her older brother Kenneth Harborth, plus many nieces and nephews. Kay attended elementary school in Kingsbury during the last few years it was open. She graduated from Seguin High School in 1964, briefly attending Sul Ross University before graduating from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelors in Education in 1968. While still teaching she received her Masters in Education from SWTSU in 1975. She taught many years at Pleasant Hill Elementary School before moving to Cunningham Elementary as Assistant Principal for one year before moving
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Alcohol May Play Greater Role In Cancer Deaths (Miami, FL) -- A new study shows alcohol may increase the risk of dying from cancer. Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center found annual alcohol-attributable cancer deaths spiked a little more than eleven-thousand in 1990 to 23 thousand in 2023. One of the authors of the study notes that cancer mortality has declined, but the percentage of cancer deaths proportionally attributable to alcohol has doubled and alcoholrelated cancer risk is not limited to one group of people. The federal government used to recommend a limit of two drinks a day for men and one for women but new guidance in January removed the limits and now says “Consume less alcohol for better overall health.” Milk Recalled For Possible Premature Spoiling (Bethesda, MD) -- Horizon Organic Dairy is recalling more than 53-thousand cases of its chocolate milk. According to the FDA, the company warns it could be spoiled. The recall comes after customers complained about packages appearing “bloated” and contents that the company warned may spoil early and have an unpleasant taste, odor of texture. NYC Council Hearing On Legionnaires’ Outbreak That Killed 11 People (New York, NY) -- The New York City Council wants answers on whether New York was fully-prepared for this summer’s deadly Legionnaire’s outbreak. There were 94 cases and eleven deaths on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The disease, caused by legionella bacteria, has been linked to cooling towers that haven’t been properly cleaned and disinfected. The Council heard from survivors and those who’d lost loved ones on Wednesday. Mayor Mamdani also announced new measures to strengthen the city’s response to Legionnaires’ disease. People With ADHD May Have Creative Thinking Advantage (Bremen, Germany) -- While ADHD comes with challenges, new research shows those who have it may have an advantage when it comes to creativity. New research from Constructor University in Germany points out that some ways a person with ADHD processes thoughts may also help with creative thinking in productive ways. Researchers say ideas moving in unexpected directions in the brain can contribute to creativity, but similar patterns are also associated with distraction and struggling to focus which are seen as disabilities. Researchers say there still is not a full understanding of the link between creativity and attention.
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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.
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.
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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 830-305-0472. McQueeney VFW All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast McQueeney VFW Post 9213 will host an 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. 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
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, 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
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-of-the-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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