

FROM SHELTER TO Spoiled
Baz's tail-wagging tour of the perfect summer day in Seguin.
SUMMER CAMP IN FULL COLOR
Paint flies, glue drips and creativity runs wild — just the way summer should be.

HEATING UP THE DANCE FLOOR
Whether you're 8 or 80, line dancing is the perfect way to move, groove and connect with others.


























IN THIS ISSUE
JULY 2025
FEATURES
10 FROM SHELTER TO SPOILED
Baz's tail-wagging tour of the perfect summer day in Seguin.
16 SUMMER CAMP IN FULL COLOR
Paint flies, glue drips and creativity runs wild — just the way summer should be.
20 HEATING UP THE DANCE FLOOR
Whether you're 8 or 80, line dancing is the perfect way to move, groove and connect with others.
26 RIDE THE WAVE
The Wave Pool becomes the classroom where kids learn to swim, smile and stay safe.
CULINARY CREATIONS
30 WHIP IT GOOD
Light, bright and refreshingly smooth. This whipped fruit recipe is your ticket to instant summer chill.
AROUND TOWN
34 ARTIST ALLEY
Your front-row seat to Seguin’s art scene
36 FACES OF SEGUIN
Submitted photos from our readers
38 SAVE THE DATE
See what events are coming up
ON THE COVER
Baz takes a few moments out of her day to bask in the sun in Seguin's Central Park.





Photo by Felicia Frazar







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IFROM THE EDITOR
’m convinced I was a lizard in a past life. Not the scaly, villainous kind from old cartoons, but the kind that sprawls across a sunbaked rock in absolute bliss, soaking up heat like a living solar panel. Texas summers don’t scare me. I crave them. I function best when the air is thick enough to chew and the pavement could fry an egg in under a minute. It’s not for everyone, but for those of us with sun-loving souls, there’s something oddly comforting about sweating on purpose.
Of course, my current lifestyle doesn’t always allow for full-time basking. Most days I’m tucked behind a desk, answering emails and working on this magazine while the sunlight teases me through the nearest window. My skin longs for the outdoors, but my deadlines say otherwise. So I make do. I sneak outside for a moment or two, soaking up just enough heat to recharge before diving back into reality.
And here’s the thing, even if we don’t have hours to lounge by the pool or spend the day chasing sunshine, summer still finds a way to creep in. It’s in the stickysweet drip of a cold treat, the sound of kids splashing in the distance, the comfort of AC after dancing your heart out and even the quiet joy of watching a dog do absolutely nothing productive except be happy.
This issue is full of those little moments. It celebrates the ways we beat the heat, lean into it or at least laugh while trying. Whether you’re spending your summer elbows-deep in art supplies, making waves at the pool or just finding your own warm patch to land on, I hope this month’s stories remind you that joy doesn’t always come in big, bold adventures. Sometimes it shows up in the simple act of letting the season in, one sunny minute at a time.
Stay sunny and slightly toasted, Seguin!

Desiree Gerland
Magazine Editor
desiree.gerland@seguingazette.com


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FROM SHELTER TO Spoiled
BAZ'S TAIL-WAGGING TOUR OF THE PERFECT SUMMER DAY IN SEGUIN.
Life can be ruff but since I was adopted from a Houston-based animal shelter, it’s gotten a whole lot sweeter.
My name is Baz, and I’m a 2 1/2-year-old pit bull terrier mix who loves her family, her friends and her community. My dad, John White, adopted me and my life has been the best.

STORY BY FELICIA FRAZAR POV BAZ THE DOG
PHOTOS BY FELICIA FRAZAR

What makes life so much fun is all of the friends I get to surround myself with daily.
That includes one of my besties, Candice, who I got to spend a whole day with after a sleepover at her house. We explored town, went to the spa and then played for hours at my favorite spot, where several of my other friends were hanging around.
We started our morning at Agave Coffee shop, where we got some treats. Ok, Candice may have gotten a drink and I got my own personal whip cream treat in a cup.
It was so tasty, I didn’t waste any time gulping it down.
The barista was amazing.
Then, Candice and I took a walk around Central Park. There was so much to see and smell, and I was a little nervous, but with my bestie by my side, I powered through.
We checked out the beautiful fountain and statue of Juan Seguin. Then we found some odd squirrels. They weren’t scared of us. They just stood there like a statue. I must admit, they were very pretty, even though they didn’t chat.






After our time in the park, we visited my friends over at Paws to Perfection for a little spa treatment.
Whitney did her thing and helped make my coat look great. I also got a paw-dicure. No more long nails for me.
We then headed over to my favorite hangout, Uptown Collar, where all of my friends were playing and having fun.
Candice and I quickly joined in. While my bestie Poppy wasn’t there, I still had a lot of fun with my other pup-friends — Biscuit, Raven, Freya and Buddy.
While I get to play at lot at Uptown, I sometime have a job to do.
Candice says my attitude and demeanor make me the best to help introduce new friends to the group. She says I have a friendly, bubbly personality and I’m not very reactive when I meet new friends.
I get to show them the ropes of how we play at Uptown. My favorite is to play tug or wrestle with the others.
Once my visit is over, my dad comes to pick me up and takes me home, where I get to just rest, relax and cuddle with him and contemplate the fun I get to have in this fabulous town.





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SUMMER CAMP IN Full Color
PAINT FLIES, GLUE DRIPS AND CREATIVITY RUNS WILD
— JUST THE WAY SUMMER SHOULD BE.
STORY BY ABBEY SHULTZ
PHOTOS BY FELICIA FRAZAR
With the idea of summer camp around these parts comes days spent by the river, walking through the sun, sports, outdoor games and, of course, the Texas heat. But traditional summer camp doesn’t align with every child’s interests and, even if it does, everyone is searching for a way to beat the heat. So as temperatures climb this summer, some parents look for new, cooler, air conditioned ways for kids to spend their time. One way that is becoming more popular is creating mixed media art projects at You’re So Crafty, located at 208 S. Austin St., during one of the weeklong art camp sessions in the summer.
“My son used to do the outdoor learning center camp and that was
all day,” said Chelsey Williams, camp attendee parent. “So this was like a break for him from that. It’s nice to be inside.”
Instead of swimming or spending the day baking in the heat, kids in You’re So Crafty’s five-day sessions create combinations of arts and crafts for a few hours a day with shop owner Dana Hall. All of the drawings, mosaics, paintings and experiences are then displayed at the end of the week for family and friends.
“They work on so many different projects that, yes they’re inside, but their minds are always going,” said Jamie Hawkins, whose daughters attend the indoor art camp every summer. “They make so much and they get to experience so much.”


Both of Hawkins’ daughters spend time at home creating, so when they get to branch out to use other materials provided at You’re So Crafty, they leap at the opportunity.
“It’s also 105 outside, so [at You’re So Crafty] they can still be using a part of their brain and not inside on a tablet or watching a screen,” she said.
The program has grown in popularity over the years to the point that Hall developed additional sessions for different age groups. While she keeps most of the fundamental activities the same, as campers get age she increases the difficulty of certain crafts or pieces, or challenges young artists to create in more complex and intricate ways. Thus, each camper gets a slightly different experience.
Kids work with clay, glass, canvas and more throughout their 15 total hours of mixed-media experimentation, taking home wind chimes, tie-dyed fabrics and more.
“It’s expanding their horizons, they get to learn new things and not just do the same stuff all the time,” Williams said. “And it just helps foster their creativity.”
Aside from just filling the time with crafts, the campers are constantly working toward final products for an art show on Friday when the session comes to a close.
“You see everything that they have made throughout the week and it’s a lot,” Hawkins said. “For their minds to be working, I think it’s well worth it.”
While the art show experience is great for connecting parents, siblings and other family to the work of the week, it is also a practice Hall hopes has additional benefits for campers, both in possible future discussions about art and in their everyday lives.
“It teaches them a little about paying attention to the words we are using when we talk about the art and how they achieved a certain project, what their hardest thing was, what was challenging,” Hall said. “And that’s good practice for learning how to stand up in front of people and talk without being petrified because that’s really a life skill as well.”














Heating Up THE DANCE FLOOR
WHETHER YOU'RE 8 OR 80, LINE DANCING IS THE PERFECT WAY TO MOVE, GROOVE AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS.
After the long stretch of pandemic isolation, Tim Franczak was eager to get back to line dancing. But as he looked into local venues, he was surprised to find that one of his longtime favorites seemed to have gone quiet online.
The Seguin Silver Center’s website hadn’t been updated in months, and when Franczak called to check in, he discovered the problem: No one was maintaining it and, as a result, events were slipping under the radar. Seeing an opportunity to help, Franczak volun-
teered to assist with the website, and casually mentioned that he teaches line dancing in Canyon Lake. That small offer quickly turned into something much bigger, as Seguin residents jumped at the chance to learn, move and stay active indoors — especially during the sweltering summer months.
These days, he spends his Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 at The Silver Center teaching a rotating selection of dances. Franczak jokes that the real reason he moved to Texas years ago was “to teach the locals how to dance.”

STORY BY SYDNEY SEIDEL
PHOTOS BY FELICIA FRAZAR

Of the hundreds of thousands of line dances out there, Franczak says he knows a couple hundred. That’s a long way from where he started in the 1980s, when he first attended a dance class because he wanted to learn how to two step.
Addicted to what he calls the company of “dancing grandmothers,” he sees his line dancing classes as two things: socialization and exercise of the mind.
When Franczak first started dancing, he noticed that many of the people at the events he attended were single mothers — women looking for a way to get out of the house and spend time around people who weren’t their kids. Over the years, that demographic has shifted. Today, many of his regulars are widows coming not just to dance but to also find companionship and connection.
His weekly dance classes have grown into something more than just afternoon activities. His attendees enjoy each other’s company outside of class, often hosting monthly birthday parties to celebrate everyone born that month.
One of Franczak’s favorite memories is from a house party thrown by members of the group. He remembers leaning over to a friend and explaining the scene in front of him.
“Look at all these people. They’re laughing, giggling and carrying on,” Franczak said to his friend. “And do you know that if there hadn’t been a rec center and a dance class, these best friends never would have met each other.”
Exercise plays a big role in the classes Franczak teaches. Not only is dance a smart way to stay active during the hot Texas summer, it’s also an easy and enjoyable way to get moving without having to brave the heat. This is especially important for seniors, Franczak said, emphasizing that both physical and mental health are key to staying healthy.
“The thing that interests me most — and I think it's the same for many of my students — is the aesthetics of the dance,” he said. “The purpose of the dance is to interpret the mood of the music through a different medium.


We’re telling the story of the music but with movement instead of sound. It’s like a film adaptation of a book — two different mediums but the same story.”
Pat Weber, a member of the line dance class, first started dancing while working at Navarro Independent School District as a middle school secretary and later in the central office. When she attended school dances, some of her students taught her popular line dances like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Copperhead Road.” From there, she picked up even more moves by going to weddings.
Wanting to learn more about line dancing, Weber began taking lessons at The Silver Center. Although her schedule no longer allows her to attend as many events as she once did, she still enjoys the moments when she can slip away and learn new dances with her friends. For her, one of the most interesting parts of Franczak’s classes is learning the actual technical names of the steps, Weber said.
She encourages anyone looking for a new way to stay active to take a chance and join the group on a Friday. With the encouragement and patience built into the classes, she believes it’s the perfect environment for beginners.
“Feeling self-conscious shouldn’t stop you, especially not with our group,” Weber said. “You can do it. Come on, just give it a try once.”
With the summer heat bearing down, Franczak’s line dancing classes offer the perfect alternative to outdoor workouts: a cool, welcoming space where people can stay physically and mentally active. For seniors and beginners alike, it’s more than just a class. It’s a community and a refreshing way to connect and continue moving through the hottest months of the year.
Franczak, however, reminds newcomers that no matter how unfamiliar or challenging a dance may seem at first, it becomes second nature with time.
“If you do a dance five times, you’ll own it,” Franczak said. “No matter how much of a stretch it feels at the start, it’s yours before you know it.”








RIDE THE Wave
THE WAVE POOL BECOMES THE CLASSROOM WHERE KIDS LEARN TO SWIM, SMILE AND STAY SAFE.
STORY BY BIANCA RAWLINGS
PHOTOS BY VICTORIA GAYTAN
With summer temperatures climbing and families flocking to local watering holes, water safety is top of mind in Seguin. At the Seguin Wave Pool, Nikki Berry, athletics and aquatic superintendent for the city of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department, said the team is listening closely to what the community needs and responding with expanded programming that puts safety first.
“We offer swim lessons intended to teach basic swim skills,” Berry said. “We’re talking about water discovery, water safety, basic swim safety, moving forward in the water. And then along with that, we do send information home for the families, some additional resources for the parents for water safety all the time, everywhere, when the parents or guardians are with their kids.”
Berry, who has been in her role for about two and a half years, said the city’s swim lessons serve children from 6 months to just under 9 years old and are a cornerstone of summer programming.
The team offers two separate swim lesson sessions: one in June and one in July.
“We’re trying to offer more programs to the community this summer,” Berry said. “The community has let us know the need and the want for swim lessons, and we value the importance of their feedback.”
In addition to swim lessons, the wave pool recently launched new programs in response to public interest, including Aquafit and Calm Water Swim Day.
“We had our first Aquafit class today,” she said. “In the Aquafit, we had participants aging from 20s to senior citizens. And then in Calm Waters, we had toddlers to seniors. So we kind of had a mix of everybody.”
Both classes were held at the wave pool, which Berry said is the city’s only true public pool. Other local swimming facilities require paid memberships, such as the pool at the hospital wellness center or the one at Texas Lutheran University. The wave pool is open to everyone in the community.


The American Red Cross, a national leader in drowning prevention and water safety education, encourages families to take swim lessons and follow a layered approach to staying safe around water. According to the Red Cross, drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and swim lessons can reduce that risk significantly.
“Learning to swim is a life-saving skill for persons of all ages, and it’s never too late to learn,” said Berry.
The Red Cross recommends these key tips for parents and guardians:
• Always supervise children closely when in or near water — designate a “water watcher” who is not distracted by a phone or conversation.
• Enroll children in age-appropriate swim lessons.
• Learn CPR and basic water rescue techniques.
• Ensure everyone wears U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when boating or around open water.
• Avoid relying on water wings or inflatable toys for safety.
Berry’s team reinforces these lessons through take-home materials distributed to families after each swim lesson session.
“We send information home for the families, for additional resources,” she said. “So even after the lessons, parents can continue practicing water safety with their kids.”
For Berry, who brings a wealth of experience in recreation management from positions she’s held across the country, water safety is more than just part of the job, it’s a life-saving public service.
“We just try to provide quality programs for the community, for all ages,” she said. “We’re trying to do some different things and account for different needs as expressed by members of the community. We’re going to try programs out and see if it’s actually something the community wants based on participation and feedback.”
With new programming, active community input and the only open-access pool in the city, the Seguin Wave Pool is leading the way in keeping families safe, active and educated this summer.



















Whip IT GOOD
LIGHT, BRIGHT AND REFRESHINGLY SMOOTH. THIS WHIPPED FRUIT RECIPE IS YOUR TICKET TO INSTANT SUMMER CHILL.
I’m not sure why but this year feels especially hot. Naturally, I’m trying everything I can to beat it and, luckily, Central Texas has all kinds of ways to do that. Between the river, water parks and the multitude of beer gardens, we have it pretty lucky here. Though, when it gets this hot, I always crave something frozen — something like a popsicle or ice cream, anything sweet — to really cool me down.
With that in mind, I decided to
make one of my favorite frozen treats this month. Something cool, refreshing and delicious but also easy to make. That really is the best part, too. No one wants to go through some kind of complicated or convoluted process just to get something tasty when it’s this hot outside. It’s an instant fruit ice cream that will have you wanting to make it over and over again for the rest of the year and for many more to come because, let’s face it, this Texas heat seems to never take a break.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DANNY STORY

- INGREDIENTS -
2 cups frozen fruit (I used pineapple)
¼ cup any kind of milk (coconut milk works best in my opinion)
2 tbsp of any kind of syrup
The juice from 1 lemon
1 vanilla bean, or 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
Any topping you prefer. I used chamoy here to go with the pineapple and it was awesome.
- INSTRUCTIONS -
1: In a blender or food processor, mix all of the ingredients and blend on high for 1 minute. Scrape the sides down and repeat for another minute. Do this 1 to 2 more times until completely smooth.
2: Empty into a gallon freezer bag and place it into a freezer for about 15-20 minutes to firm it up just a little bit. The consistency will be just like soft-serve ice cream.
3: Cut the corner of the bag and pipe it into a bowl with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
This makes enough for 1 large bowl or 2 small bowls of soft-serve, but it’s so easy to scale up this recipe if you are making enough for the whole family. I used pineapple for this recipe but it’s pretty versatile. You can really use any kind of fruit or mixture of them that you want. Experiment with it. Try different toppings. And most of all, enjoy the rest of the summer.



















CHEYENNE PERRY
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Cheyenne Perry’s art is colorful, upbeat and almost flowing off the canvas with positivity, much like the artist who painted them. Perry's cheerful and child-like whimsy is abundantly apparent after only a few moments in her presence just as her art brightens a room with its vivid, vibrant colors. Perry's smile and chipper attitude practically illuminate even the darkest of demeanors and gloomiest of Guses.
Perry pulls inspiration from fond memories of cartoons and pop culture icons from her childhood. This wholesome glow shines bright both through her almost never-wavering positivity and her paintings. A Seguin native, she found the artistic muse in her early 20s searching for an outlet for her creativity, a way of passing the time and a healthy stress reliever
after becoming a mother. This time of her life not only inspired a lust for art but a zest for gardening as well. This self-taught artist and gardner simply picked up a brush one day and let the happy memories flow through to the canvas. Perry has no formal training and admits to not even looking up techniques or styles although she does wish she had applied herself earlier in life to art and art classes so that she may have shortened her own journey toward honing her technique and skills.
“I just feel the need to paint and pick up a pencil and draw what comes to mind, then paint it out after,” Perry said when asked how she picks what to paint.
Perry’s art is not only prominently displayed in multiple Seguin businesses, but she also donates pieces to Seguin charity fundraisers.


While observing Perry's work, one can not help but be transported to the drifting distant memories of Saturday morning cartoons with overflowing sugary bowls of cereal and simpler times full of joy, laughter and pure wholesome happiness. When asked if Perry had any messages for either her daughter or future generations that were looking to get into art, Perry said “don't be afraid to break the rules,” going on to explain that so many of her pieces don't follow stereotypical rules for painting and techniques but ultimately came out better than if she had followed the rules or guidelines for painting. Perry's unique way of painting paired with her chosen subjects truly captures not only a cherished childhood but the nostalgic, neon 90s that many of us look back on with fond memories.
STORY BY GRIM GILBREATH | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHEYENNE PERRY




























EVENT CALENDAR
THIRD THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN SEGUIN: SEVENTEENTH – 10 AM - 8 PM
Enjoy food, music and shopping! We’re all open until 8 p.m. and offering great deals and fun! Shop and restaurant specials galore throughout downtown.
Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
COMEDY NIGHT: NINETEENTH – 7:30 PM
Get ready for a night filled with laughter and good vibes at Blue Lotus Winery. An evening of hilarious stand-up comedy performances that will have you rolling in your seats.
Location: Blue Lotus Winery, 5151 FM 20.
AQUA FIT AT SEGUIN WAVE POOL: TWENTY-THIRD – 8:30 - 9 AM
Join us for Low Impact Aqua Fit for $2.50 per participant. No pre-registration required. This class is designed for those who want a low-impact, whole-body aerobic workout without strain on your joints and back. Water aerobics is a great combination of fun and exercise. Exercises will be modified depending on your level of fitness. No swimming ability is required.
Location: Seguin Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Drive.
CALM WATER DAYS AT SEGUIN WAVE POOL: TWENTY-THIRD – 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Perfect for little ones and anyone who prefers a gentler swim! On No Wave Swim Days, the wave machine takes a break so you can enjoy calm, relaxing waters. Admission is free for ages 0-3 and just $2.50 for ages 4 and up. Come make a splash — without the waves!
Location: Seguin Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Drive.
CAMP BROADWAY’S PETER PAN JR: TWENTY-FIFTH THRU TWENTY-SEVENTH
Camp Broadway is our two-week summer youth musical camp for elementary and middle school youth. The two-week program culminates in a weekend of public performances of a popular musical production. Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. Get your tickets online at https://visitseguin.com/events/camp-broadways-peter-pan-jr/.
Location: The Stephen & Mary Birch Texas Theatre, 425 N. Austin St. TEXAS WOMEN OF INFLUENCE CONFERENCE: THIRTY-FIRST – 10 AM - 6 PM
Unleashing Your Inner Superhero! If you’re juggling meetings, meals, missions or movements, this is your space to refuel, reconnect and rise. Tickets available now through July 24th or until sold out. Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration, empowerment and connection with powerhouse speakers who are ready to help you tap into your own superpowers, from fearless leadership to unshakable resilience.
Location: Geronimo Oaks Events Venue, 1377 Dietert Road.









