Welcome to Seguin - 2017

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Contents

LIVING

Biblical education....................................................... 19 Central Texas Technology Center........................... 22 Texas Lutheran University........................................ 26

Seguin at a glance..........................................................5 Life on the river..............................................................6

FUN

Seguin basics...................................................................8

Mid Texas Symphony................................................ 30

Did you know.................................................................9

Football rivalries......................................................... 34

Parks & Rec.................................................................. 10

Monthly events............................................................ 38

What’s in a name that never was............................ 14 World’s largest pecan................................................ 14 Green Seguin............................................................... 15 Seguin health............................................................... 54 SCHOOLS Seguin ISD................................................................... 16 Marion and Navarro ISDs........................................ 18

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SEGUIN, TEXAS

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re you looking for an authentic Texas experience?

Then you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Seguin.

We’re not only home to Juan Seguin, the world’s largest pecan and one of the oldest high school football rivalries in the state; we also boast a rich heritage and history that shapes our community character, a character founded in true Texas grit.

Surrounded by all manner of shops, trendy restaurants, a boutique hotel, a beautiful library in a park-like setting and a brand new craft brew taproom, downtown Seguin and Central Park are truly our city center, where celebrations are a big part of community life.

We boast a diverse and robust economy that entices businesses, such as Niagara and Siro Group USA, to locate here. And with our new high school, top-rated university, and state-of-the-art hospital, more rooftops are sprouting up everywhere as more people are calling Seguin home.

Yet while Seguin is growing and thriving, we still give off that classic small town vibe where the Guadalupe River provides the backdrop to quiet neighborhoods where folks still know each other.

So here’s a little taste of life in Seguin, whether you’re just visiting or thinking of making Seguin your home.

Hopefully you will find this magazine useful whether you’re new here, or you’ve spent your entire life here.

Consider this your handy guidebook to experiencing all this wonderful community has to offer.

We hope you come and stay awhile.

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SEGUIN, TEXAS

Seguin at a Glance

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PREVAILING WINDS Southeast

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SEGUIN, TEXAS

Life’s good

on the

River S

eguin would be a very different place without the Guadalupe River. Whether wrapping around the golf course and playgrounds at Starcke Park or widening into one of the many lakes dotting the river like beads on a chain, the river measures the pace of life along its banks.

A large variety of birds, reptiles, fish and insects call the river home, adding to the enjoyment of living and playing along the river, but also adding rules and regulations for use that protect the wildlife.

Efforts to keep the water in its natural state benefit the wildlife and keep the river and lakes as a welcome retreat for anglers, boaters and water skiers.

While local anglers are lured to the river by largemouth bass, Guadalupe

bass and channel catfish, many other visitors enjoy opportunities for boating and swimming. The Guadalupe River winds 431 miles from its source near the town of Hunt in the Hill Country, meandering placidly through Seguin and South Central Texas to where it deposits into the Gulf of Mexico at San Antonio Bay. The Guadalupe’s natural beauty has made the river a draw to residents and weekend visitors alike.

Headquartered in Seguin, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority oversees the water resources of its 10-county statutory district, which includes Guadalupe County.

GBRA employees manage water treatment plants for safe drinking water, operate wastewater treatment plants, perform water quality testing, run hydroelectric dams and plants, assist in watershed protection programs, deliver stored water

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from Canyon Reservoir, and operate several recreational parks.

A series of hydroelectric darns along the river impound several small lakes — Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney, Lake Placid, Lake Nolte and Lake Gonzales and Lake Wood — where fishing, boating, tubing and other water recreation occur. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel and local Sheriff ’s departments provide enforcement on these lakes for rules enacted by the GBRA Board of Directors.

The river’s water sustains the area’s most essential needs, but also has been the root of desperate moments in the region, including several floods that serve to remind us about the awesome power of water.

“The floods of 1998 and 2002 were evidence of that power,” GBRA’s Executive Manager for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs LaMarriol Smith said.

“More recently, the Memorial Day flood of 2015 followed by the October 2015 flood raised the Blanco River, a tributary to the Guadalupe River, to record levels. People who live along these rivers have become much more aware of the dangers of flooding.”

The river’s watershed covers an area of 6,616 square miles while collecting runoff

MORE INFO: GBRA officials coor-

dinate with local radio station KWED to broadcast area flood advisories.

GBRA also posts information during flood events on its social media sites. Follow GBRA on Twitter “@GBRATX” and like GBRA on Facebook at “GBRA of Texas.”

from rainfall, streams, tributaries and springs flowing from the Edwards Aquifer.

Heavy rainfall can have a devastating effect as the water accumulates and rushes downstream.

GBRA’s staff works with county emergency manage-

ment coordinators in its district, sheriff departments, the National Weather Service River Forecast Center, and other officials to help communities, outfitters and residents who live along the river stay safe during emergency flood conditions. GBRA

engineers also conduct studies and work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help develop flood maps and contingency plans.

Additionally, GBRA maintains flood preparedness information, including flood tracking charts for lakes Dunlap, McQueeney, Nolte and Placid on its website at www.gbra.org/flood/default. aspx.

GBRA officials coordinate with local radio station KWED to broadcast area flood advisories. GBRA also posts information during flood events on its social media sites. Follow GBRA on Twitter “@GBRATX” and like GBRA on Facebook at “GBRA of Texas.”

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The Basics Visit www.seguintexas.gov to find tons of information about services and departments.

You can find specific phone numbers and emails on the contact page or you can just contact City Hall, 205 N. River St., 830-379-3212.

UTILITIES Need to pay your utility bill (water/electric)? Call 830-4012460 or submit a form online to receive your E-statement: seguintexas.gov/residents/new_accounts_billing Street lights out? Notice a pothole? Drainage issues? Call Citizen Relations Coordinator Lisa Trevino at 830-401-2445 and she’ll tell you what to do next.

BRUSH PICKUP The city is divided up into five zones. Every five weeks, crews pick up brush in a specific zone. You can determine which zone your residence is in and when crews will be coming by online at www.seguintexas.gov/public_works/detail/ brush_department/. You also can learn more about the rules for brush piles here.

ANIMAL SERVICES Call 830-401-2335 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Microchipping is offered for $10.

PARKS & RECREATION The Parks and Recreation Office can provide you with information on all City Parks and Recreation Facilities. Call 830-401-2480 or email hperez@seguintexas.gov.

Need to reserve a covered picnic area at Park West (or any of our other park facilities)?

• For a round of golf at historic Max Starcke Park, call 830-401-2490.

• Have folks in town and need a tour guide? Call Myra Salinas at the Conventions & Visitors Bureau, 830-401-0810.

• A wedding in your future? Reserve the coliseum or other Seguin Events Complex facility by calling Diane Gould, 830401-2486.

• Questions about economic development in the area? The Seguin Economic Development Corp. would love to answer, 830-386-2545.

• See a cool job opening with the city? First floor receptionist Anita Gomez has all the details of current job openings as well as copies of the city application you can fill out. Information is also available on the city website – just check under the Human Resources section.

LIBRARY Books are just the beginning of what makes Seguin’s library a place to be proud of. The facility has the best technology, beautiful places to work and research and some “fancy” meeting/conference spaces you can reserve. Check it out on Nolte Street or call 830-401-2422 for information.

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DOWNTOWN/MAIN STREET Excited about the Biggest Small Town Parade in Texas?

Contact Christy Hopper with Main Street to get yourself a parade float application at cshopper@seguintexas.gov or 830-401-2475. Need information on other events happening at the heart of historic downtown? Check out the city website and find the Main Street section.

MUNICIPAL COURT Pay speeding tickets, citations and other court fines online at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/seguintx/ court/search. You also can meet with staff in person at 660 S. Highway 46 or call 830-401-2325. In-person payments are accepted from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

For your convenience, there is a secure drop box located by the front door. Make sure to provide your name, date of birth and citation number on any documents or correspondence.

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS Need a permit to build a pool? Planning to have a garage sale? Talk to the permit experts on the second floor of City Hall (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) or call the desk at 830-401-2305. You also can get information on building, plumbing, electrical and inspections while you’re there.

GET INVOLVED IN WHAT MAKES SEGUIN REAL Join the city council meetings every first and third Tuesday of the month. Council meets in chambers at City Hall, 210 E. Gonzales St., at 5:30 p.m. You can find the cur-

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Did You Know?

Fun facts about Seguin

In the early days, there were many beautiful rock fences that marked the property lines of the early settlers. Remnants of these can be seen at the east end of Nolte Street and at the corner of East Ireland and North Travis Streets.

“Texas,” the horse ridden

by Theodore Roosevelt in the charge of San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, was given to Roosevelt by his cousin, Colonel Moore of Seguin.

Seguin is famous for its oak trees. The many beautiful oaks of Seguin have names of historical background. Many are estimated to be 500 years old or more — some even as much as 1,000 years old.

One of the most famous race horses of Seguin, in the days after the Civil War, was named Seguin, and it carried our colors to win in the State Races in Austin in those days.

rent agenda on the city’s website, www.seguintexas.gov/ government/agendas/.

AND STAY IN TOUCH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Follow the city on social media by “liking” facebook. com/SeguinTX, follow on Twitter @SeguinCityHall and on Instagram @CityofSeguin.

You also can stay updated on downtown events by “liking” Main Street’s Facebook Page – facebook.com/ SeguinMainStreet and on Twitter @SeguinMain Other important accounts to follow: • Seguin Economic Development Corp. – facebook. com/SeguinEDC • Seguin Convention & Visitors’ Bureau – facebook. com/SeguinConventionVisitorsBureau

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Parks & Rec MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the City of Seguin Parks & Recreation Department is to foster community participation and improve the quality of life for residents of all ages, by providing safe recreational facilities and programs, leisure time opportunities, aquatics, and park development that will enhance the health, happiness and morale of the residents.

PARKS CONTACT • Address: 600 River Drive W., Seguin • Phone: 830-401-2480 • Email: hperez@seguintexas.gov PARK HOURS • 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday • 6 a.m. to midnight Friday through Sunday PICNIC AREA FEES & AMENITIES To make reservations, fill out a Park/Pavilion Reservation Application and return to the Parks and Recreation Office located in Max Starcke Park West.

Tables are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and payment is due when reservations are made. Alcohol consumption is allowed in designated areas by permit only ($15 fee). Amusements, such as bounce house, petting zoo, climbing wall, trackless trains, etc., are allowed by permit only ($15) and shall only be through an approved company with general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 naming the City of Seguin as an additional insured.

Central Park and Walnut Springs Park reservations are made through the Main Street Program located at the City Hall Annex. Call 830-401-2475 for information.

MAX STARCKE PARK A 227-acre park located along the scenic Guadalupe River.

The park property was a pecan orchard prior to the park’s dedication in 1938. The park offers a variety of recreational activities that include a regulation 18-hole golf course, Wave Pool, natural fishing area, paddling trail, walking trail (0.8 miles), tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. For children, there is a Kids Kingdom Playscape, Little League Baseballsoftball complex. Pavilion and picnic areas are available throughout the park.

SAFFOLD DAMN Named for William Saffold, who owned land here in the mid 1800s, Saffold Dam is typical of many mill dams built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally a natural rock outcropping, the dam was first improved by Henry Troell in the late 1800s when he added rock to the dam to raise the water level to power a cotton gin. The City of Seguin bought Troell’s property in 1907 to further develop the river’s hydroelectricity, and subsequent improvements have led to the establishment of a hydroelectric plant on the dam’s south side.

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TEXAS PADDLING TRAIL Access from Max Starcke Park West near Bowl Pavilion • Seguin Paddling Trail (Lake Seguin): This is a 4-mile paddling trail designed for beginning or novice paddlers, with no shuttle or portage necessary. Float time is 1-3 hours (depending on time spent on river, water level, flow rate and wind speed).

• Seguin Paddling Trail (Lake Nolte/Meadow Lake): Access at Max Starcke Park East. With two different access points, this paddling trail on the Guadalupe River offers paddlers a variety of opportunities to create their own trip from 2.6 miles up to 8.4 miles in length. This trail is perfect for beginners since no shuttle is needed.

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WAVE POOL 1 Wave Pool Drive The Seguin Aquatic Center is located in Max Starcke Park East. The center features a 15,000-square-foot wave pool with a zero-depth beach type entry, a splash pool, raindrop mushroom. It is also available to rent for private parties.

The center is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information, call 830-379- POOL (7665).

BARKY PARK 1400 River Drive W. Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. Waste bags, water for dogs and benches. Lots of shade from the giant pecan trees and lots of space to run, fetch and play.

PECAN BOTTOM FITNESS TRAIL 1412 River Drive E. Walk or jog this 0.8 mile trail through a shaded pecan grove with a multi-use fitness station. Dogs on leash allowed.

MAX STARCKE PARK GOLF COURSE 650 River Drive W. The Golf Course is owned and operated by the City of Seguin. It is a regulation 18-hole par 71 course located on the north bank of the Guadalupe River and is dispersed with mature pecan trees.

In the summer of 2013, the greens were sprigged with Mini Verde Bermuda grass. Senior tees also were added.

Facilities include a golf shop, with snacks, soft drinks and beer, a driving range, with grass and mat hitting areas and

two practice greens for chipping and putting practice.

Golf cars are available for golfers to rent.

Tee times are required every day of the week and can be made up to seven days in advance. Call the Golf Shop at 830-401-2490 for tee time availability.

PARK WEST 601 N. Vaughan Ave. The Park West project is part of the overall $5 million voter-approved 2013 bond. The latest addition to the City of Seguin Community Park System, Park West offers everything from a skate park to a splash pad.

The 47-acre community park includes athletic fields, a skatepark, playscape, basketball court, splashpad, group pavilion, picnic shelters, nature trails.

MTR SKATEPARK 919 San Antonio Ave. City Council named the skatepark in memory of Michael Thomas Raetzsch, an avid local skater who passed away in 2009 at the age of 22. The skatepark is funded through the 2013 bond election that provided $4.2 million for a new community park and skate park on the city’s west side. It’s about 12,000 square feet and features a plaza-style design with stairs, rails and ramps. The concept was inspired by the plaza area in front of the Seguin Coliseum.

MANUEL CASTILLA PARK 2261 N Guadalupe St. Soccer fields, a new walking trail, playscape and basketball court.

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RECREATION PROGRAMS • Seguin Little League Association: Spring and Fall Leagues, 830-372-1221 • Seguin Youth Soccer Association: Spring and Fall Leagues, 830-491-7064 • Seguin Volleyball Association: Spring, Summer and Fall Leagues: 830-379-1513 • All Youth Sports Organization: Spring, Summer and Fall Leagues: 830-5564271 JAMM AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM J.A.A.M. (Jammin After-School Adventures for Me) is an after-school program sponsored by the City of Seguin, Parks and Recreation Department and the Seguin Independent School District. JAAM is offered at all SISD elementary schools, grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

JAAM activities include: daily snack, homework time, group activities, arts and crafts, movies, parties and fun.

JUAN SEGUIN BURIAL SITE 789 S. Saunders St. Juan Nepomuceno Seguin (Oct. 27, 1806 to Aug. 28, 1890) is the Texas patriot and statesman for whom the city of Seguin was named.

The son of Erasmo and Maria Seguin, Spanish descendants from the Canary Islands who helped settle Texas, young Juan assembled Mexican-Texan troops and fought in the 1835 “Siege of Bexar.” He provided horses and aid for troops of Col. William B. Travis, further aiding as a courier during siege of the Alamo. He defended fleeing settlers in the “Runaway Scrape” after the fall of the Alamo. He directed the burial of the remains of all combatants of the Alamo, May 1836. Juan commanded the Company “A” (Cavalry) 2nd Regiment during the San Jacinto victory and commanded pursuit of Mexican army remnants flowing the San Jacinto battle.

Walnut Springs residents voted to rename this community “Seguin” in his honor on Feb. 25, 1838. He served as mayor of San Antonio, 1841-48 and was a three-term senator for the Republic of Texas, 1837-40. He supported the bi-lingual publishing of textbooks and helped select a site for the state capitol.

Juan died in 1890 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. His remains were returned to Seguin in September 1974. He was reinterred with special honors on July 4, 1976 by the City of Seguin and Seguin Bicentennial Commission.

SEBASTOPOL HOUSE 704 Zorn Seguin was once known as “The Concrete City” for constructing many buildings out of one of the first forms of concrete using limestone. This 1856 Greek Revival mansion is one of the country’s best preserved examples of 19th-century experimentation with concrete construction.

The Sebastopol House is owned and operated by the City of Seguin. For information or to set up group tours, contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

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Did you know?

created from parts of Bexar and Gonzales counties.

By this Act, Guadalupe County became one of the first 10 counties created by the Legislature of Texas and Seguin actually became a county seat before there was a county to actually be the seat of.

The city of Seguin was incorporated in 1853, with John R. King as its first mayor. A copy of the “Incorporation of Seguin” was printed in the Seguin Mercury, one of Seguin’s first newspapers.

The Galveston and Harrisburg Railroad was built through Seguin in 1875.

The first public school building was erected in 1889, but the first school was taught by Reverend David Thompson in 1842.

World’s Largest Pecan Welcome to Tuscumbia What’s in a name that almost was?

Seguin was built on land granted by the Mexican Government to Sir Humphrey Branch, under the Emprassario Grant of Green DeWitt.

This land grant, recorded in the State Land Office at Austin, bears the date of May 1830. Branch perfected his grant by settling on the present townsite in November 1831. About 1834, the area settlers moved to Gonzales for protection from the almost-constant attacks by Native Americans.

Prior to 1838, Seguin was known as Walnut Springs.

When it was found that another locality in Texas had previously recorded the name of Walnut Springs, Texas, the shareholders voted to adopt a new name.

The choice was between Tuscumbia and Seguin, and Seguin won by 11 votes. The name of Seguin honors Juan N. Seguin, who was a colonel in the Texas Cavalry at San Jacinto.

On March 24, 1846, an act by the First Legislature read as follow: “ … be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas that the town of Seguin be declared the Seat of Justice in the County of Guadalupe.”

Then on March 30, 1846, Guadalupe County was

Billed as the “World’s Largest Pecan,” the gargantuan nut is a tourist stop that pays homage to Guadalupe County’s key crop. But the one in front of the courthouse isn’t really the “World’s Largest” — despite the sign.

That honor was snatched away by Brunswick, Missouri, for a few years before a larger nut was crafted in Seguin to retake the title in 2011.

That pecan, which travels to parades and special events throughout the area, makes its home at the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center right outside town at what is known as The Big Red Barn.

The area celebrates the honored nut with Pecan Fest every fall, and H-E-B offers a seasonal ice cream in their Creamy Creations line at the start of each year called Texas Vanilla Seguin Pecan.

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Green in Seguin Since 2013, the curbside recycling program has been provided by Progressive Waste. The program has proven to have real results since commencing at a 37 percent participation rate after the first month. In FY 2016, Seguin’s 56 percent participation rate recycled 100 tons of material per month.

Seguin residents are provided a blue 65-gallon container for their recyclable items and receive scheduled services weekly. Clean items should be placed in the blue bin, examples of items accepted are paper, plastic bottles #1-#7, glass bottles, flattened cardboard boxes and paper bags. No plastic bags or wet/soiled items.

Yearly, residents can pick up a “Guide to a Greener Seguin” booklet during the city’s Earth Day event. The guide is a resource on how to reduce, reuse and recycle items in your home as well as a list of organizations and businesses that may accept other items.

To learn how you can help make Seguin GREENER for FUTURE generations, view the recycle route schedule, see a list of recyclable items and view the guide online visit www.seguintexas.gov or call 830-379-3212.

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SEGUIN, TEXAS

Education Seguin ISD District Phone: 830-401-8600 District Website: www.seguinisd.net Interim Superintendent: Bill Lewis Covering 365 square miles of Guadalupe County, the Seguin Independent School District provides quality educational programs and experiences for more than 7,000 students. Seguin ISD is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities yet small enough to help each student develop full potential in a caring, supportive learning environment. Here, teaching transcends simple acquisition of knowledge to instill critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and creative talents.

Seguin ISD is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities yet small enough to help each student develop full potential in a caring, supportive learning environment. Here, teaching transcends simple acquisition of knowledge to instill critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and creative talents.

Student and staff alike are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Seguin High School in August 2017. Approved by voters in 2013 by a 2-to-1 margin, the $83.3 million bond package includes $78.3 million to construct a new high school and $5 million for technology upgrades across the district.

As one of the area’s largest employers, Matador Country consists of 13 campuses including one prekindergarten, seven K-5 elementary schools, two middle schools, one 5A high school plus a non-traditional high school learning center and a discipline-alternative campus.

Seguin ISD and all of its campuses received the “Met Standard” designation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) based upon the state’s most recent accountability rating. A total of eight coveted Distinction Designations were earned by five schools.

Home of the Matadors

Seguin High School serves nearly 2,000 9ththrough 12th-grade students. The historic 5A campus is home to the Seguin Early College High School thanks to a partnership with St. Philip’s College of the Alamo Colleges. This College for All program, initiated in 2014, allows each student to earn college credits up to an associate degree while simultaneously working toward a college diploma—free of charge to students and families.

Additionally, the Health Science Academy helps meet the academic goals of Seguin High School students interested in pursuing post-graduate education

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and employment in health careers. Located at the Mary B. Erskine School, the program takes advantage of a facility that meets the infrastructure demands for health science course and lab instruction in a college-like atmosphere. Support from the area health care industry has been tremendous.

Seguin High School offers more than 200 academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes, resulting in a wide variety of course choices to meet student preferences and needs.

Naturally, the new Seguin High School approved by voters will be a tremendous boost to the secondary academic environment. Modern facilities will take Matador pride to new levels as our students will have the most current technology, lab space and facility features to meet increasing state educational standards.

Overall, Matadors excel in an array of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, from Global award winning Destination Imagination teams to competitive athletics, plus award-winning academic-based, athletic, technical, JROTC and fine arts programs.

Middle Schools

A.J. Briesemeister and Jim Barnes

middle schools serve the district’s sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Technology is deeply rooted into the strong core course curriculum. Advanced math prepares students for high school credit, while hands-on lab work and computerassisted simulations help students with their science assignments.

Electives and extracurricular opportunities allow middle schoolers to find niches, develop talents and sharpen skills in athletics, vocal or instrumental music, art, theater arts and foreign language.

Leadership is nurtured through student government, PALS peer tutoring and honor societies. Students earn academic recognition through the Duke University Talent Identification Program, UIL and Destination Imagination.

ence lessons.

Elementary students develop skills in iMac computer labs and use mobile labs in class. Keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database, robotics, telecommunications and multimedia presentation instruction help build strong tech foundations. Students have access to peripherals such as iPods, digital cameras and scanners.

Campus-based extras include special interest clubs such as Destination Imagination teams that have won Globals, student council and performing choir.

Fifth graders participate in an overnight camping trip to HEB Camp in Leakey where they perform science experiments, sharpen outdoor recreation skills and team build.

Elementary Education

First Steps

The seven Seguin ISD elementary schools provide a foundation for the well-rounded curriculum and instructional programs found district-wide.

Children benefit from a balanced approach to reading instruction, from literary skills reinforced in computer labs and the Accelerated Reader program.

Math concepts are visualized through use of manipulatives and labs boost sci-

Seguin ISD’s youngest students embark upon their public school journey in the halls of Ball Early Childhood Center. Three- and 4-year-olds benefit from the rich, nurturing atmosphere where teachers focus on language and early literacy development. The Ball staff offers students the opportunity to interact in an exciting language and tactile environment.

Independent School District www.seguinisd.net

Welcome to Matador Country!

Seguin Independent School District offers a host of academic and extracurricular opportunities for more than 7,400 students.

In keeping with our longstanding tradition of educational excellence, our 1,100 employees proudly partner with the Seguin community to provide An Education, Good as Gold, for each of our students.

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Marion ISD

District Phone: 830-914-2803 District Website: www.marionisd.net Superintendent: Kelly Walters For more than 125 years, Marion ISD has continued its tradition of excellence. Marion ISD is located on State Highway 78, about four miles from Interstate 10 and five miles from Interstate 35. It contains an area of 80 square miles. There are three municipalities within the boundaries of MISD: the cities of Marion, New Berlin, and Santa Clara.

About 1,450 students attend our four campuses. Krueger Elementary houses our Pre-K to 2nd grade students. Karrer Elementary serves our 3rd to 5th grade students. Our 6th to 8th graders attend Marion Middle School. And our students complete their educational careers at Marion High School for grades 9th to 12th.

The mission of the Marion ISD as the primary source for public education is to prepare graduates to be responsible, pro-

ductive citizens in a diverse and changing world through partnerships with parent and community by providing opportunities to achieve excellence and personal growth. It is always a great day to be a Bulldog!

Navarro ISD

District phone: 830-372-1930 District Website: www.nisd.us Superintendent: Dee Carter Navarro ISD is a 4A public school district located in the proud community of Geronimo in Guadalupe County. The district boundaries cover approximately 86 square miles surrounded by the communities of Seguin, New Braunfels and San Marcos. The district provides an intensive instructional program to over 1800 students on four campuses.

Navarro ISD offers a small-school atmosphere with a rigorous curriculum and a supportive staff that provides individual attention to support high quality academic and extracurricular achievement. Navarro High School earned a Bronze Metal Ranking from US News and World Report, ranking it among the Best High Schools in the Nation. The ranking is based on performance on state-required assessments, student preparation for college and participation in Advanced Placement courses and exams. Navarro Intermediate School is named as a Texas Honor Roll School for demonstrating consistently high levels of academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and reduction in achievement gaps.

Panthers also excel in extra-curricular areas with students competing at the state level in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Power Lifting, Skills USA, UIL, BPA, FFA, Band Solo and Ensemble and Destination Imagination. The district is the heart of the Geronimo community and enjoys a successful partnership with parent, families, and active community members. At Navarro ISD, Excellence is the Standard.

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9-12. Students at the high school are provided with a rigorous curriculum to support college and career readiness by offering Advanced Placement courses, Dual Credit courses, Honors courses, and career pathways meeting standards for industry certification at graduation. Entering freshmen are provided with a Chromebook upon enrollment that is used as the primary mode of instructional support. Students at Navarro High School are highly involved in extracurricular activities to include athletics, UIL, theater and performing arts, FFA, BPA, SkillsUSA, band, dance team, cheerleaders, Interact, Student Council, Robotics, National Honor Society and Navarro Charitable Services. Navarro High School has met standard according to the Texas State Accountability System.

Biblical Education ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL School phone: 830-379-2878 Website: www.sjcstx.org Principal: Cindy Cummins Educating children from 18 months to eighth grade, St. James provides traditional Catholic education while -of-the-art technology with rigorous incorporating state­ academics in a nurturing Christian environment. St. James is fully accredited, and staffed by degreed teachers certified by the Texas Education Agency. It has earned an

“Exemplary” rating.

Values are integrated into all curriculum areas and the school motto is “Keeping God in Everything We Do.” St. James offers a rich variety of electives, including music, art, drama, technology, and Spanish, in addition to core classes and physical education. Students participate in academic competitions in various areas ranging from science to art to music to math.

Competitive sports include six-man tackle football, volleyball, basketball and track.

On its historical campus in downtown Seguin, St. James School has the distinction of having the “oldest building in the State of Texas continuously used as a school.” St. James is located at 507 S. Camp St. in Seguin. For information or to schedule a tour, call 830-379-2878.

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SEGUIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY School phone: 830-433-4131 Website: SeguinChristianAcademy.com Principal: Allison Haeussler Seguin Christian Academy (SCA), an accredited, nondenominational Christian school, strives to provide a Christ-centered education to all students in Pre-K through 10th grade, with a grade level added each year through 12th grade.

At SCA, students receive a customized education based on Biblical principles. They are led by example to worship Christ, love their country, and respect those who are in authority over them. Project-based activities provide opportunities for students to learn not only academic con-

tent, but also how to apply the lessons in the real world.

Enrichment classes such as art, drama, computer, and PE are also an essential part of the curriculum in an effort to help students discover their many God given talents and abilities. The school’s new 12.5-acre property, located at 1456 E. Kingsbury, will provide even more opportunities for students to experience God’s great creation.

LIFEGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL School phone: 830-372-0850 Website: www.lifegateschool.org Principal: Kendra Thomas For decades, Lifegate Christian School has served Seguin and the surrounding communities as a fully accredited

Southwest Preparatory - Seguin — Seguin Elementary Southwest Preparatory Elementary Off ering Public Education ininaaPrivate School Setting Offering Public Education Families with* PK – 6Private gradeSchool Setting Tuition Free Grades PK- 6 students Grades PK Tuition Free -6 th

Pre-Enrollment forms must be completed and turned in as soon as possible in order to secure your spot for next year. Limited spots are available. . All required documents and Registration applications can be turned in on that day.

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Southwest Preparatory is participating in a Tuesday March 21 $56,000,000 grant that ensures Professional 6:00 pm Development opportunities for educators to help Southwest Preparatory School – Seguin Elementary create and maintain effective classroom educators.

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K-12 Christian School. Lifegate is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and recognized by the Texas Education Agency. The mission of Lifegate Christian School is to encourage students to strive for excellence in all aspects of spiritual, academic, social and personal development.

The school ministry is designed to serve Christian parents who desire a Christian education for their children. It is an integral part of Lifegate Church and adheres to the church’s standards, beliefs, purposes and vision.

Learn Boldly. Live to Inspire.

Charter Schools SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL District phone: 830-549-5930 District Website: www.swprep.org Superintendent: Gary Short Southwest Preparatory School District, 2400 E. Walnut St., is an open-enrollment, tuition-free, SACS-accredited, public charter school. Seguin Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. The staff and school is dedicated to academic success and the enrichment of the Arts with a strong commitment to the community. For more information, please call (830) 433-4506 or (830) 549-5930.

Southwest Preparatory School District is composed of six schools. Five are located in San Antonio in addition to the Seguin campus.

The district was established in 1998.

TLU students experience a challenging academic environment that sets a path for lifelong learning.

Whether your passion is business, kinesiology, the sciences or music, you’ll engage in hands-on educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. These experiences include facultystudent research projects, service-learning projects, and study abroad opportunities as well as a focus on aesthetic expression, critical thinking and intercultural knowledge all in a community that welcomes the interplay of faith and reason.

Visit tlu.edu/admissions to apply.

395 Lifegate Lane, Seguin, TX 78155 LCS strives for excellence in all aspects of spiritual, academic, social and personal development. The school ministry is to serve Christian parents who desire a Christian education for their children. It is an integral part of Lifegate Church and adheres to the church’s standards, beliefs, purposes and vision.  Established in 1981  K-12 Christian School Ministry Accredited by ACSI and

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 After School Club for grades K-6  Member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools

for Athletic, Music, Academic, and Fine Arts Competition

 College Preparatory Christian Curriculum and Full-Time College

and Career Counselor on staff

Contact us at lifegate@lifegateschool.org or 830-372-0850 to learn more about our school or to set up a tour.

We look forward to hearing from you!

www.facebook.com/lifegatechristianschool www.lcsfalcons.org Pastors: Bob Odom & Josh Jordan

VISIT TLU BEFORE YOU VISIT TLU Take a virtual tour with us at tlu.edu/virtualtour.

After that, go to tlu.edu/visit to schedule a visit in person.

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Central Texas Technology Center Phone: 830-609-2100 Website: www.alamo.edu/cttc/

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lamo Colleges - CTTC is a regional campus of the Alamo Colleges providing both credit and non-credit courses for tomorrow’s workforce. CTTC’s student populace has expanded rapidly since 2010 to a campus that delivers coursework to more than 1,200 students per semester.

The rapid growth of the CTTC student populace necessitated the expansion of the existing campus facility. A new facility expansion was completed in September 2015, which added an additional 30,000 square feet to accommodate the student growth.

The expanded facility includes new biology and chemistry labs, a virtual library, and more student-centered space to accommodate the increased student population. The expansion also accommodates additional courses offered in areas such as credit and continuing education to fit into many of the diverse schedules that many students encounter today. The CTTC provides opportunities for creative development, service for the public good and exemplary teaching – with most of the faculty members residing in the local area. The CTTC is dedicated to PAGE 22

community workforce development and is a prime ingredient in the acceleration, creation and expansion of high-skill, high-wage jobs in the regional area.

Alamo Colleges - CTTC is also home to the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Academy (ATMA) and Information Technology and Security Academy (ITSA) with course programming available to high school juniors and seniors at the CTTC. The courses are coordinated associated degree programs through Alamo Colleges – St. Philip’s College (ATMA) and Alamo Colleges – San Antonio College (ITSA) and provides these high school students with workforce skills development and certifications within the programs.

The Alamo Colleges - Central Texas Technology Center works closely with local and state government to provide course programming which promotes economic development for both business and industry. Customized training can be tailored to offer upward job mobility and development of basic workplace

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and advanced technical job skills. Corporate customized training is also accomplished at the CTTC, or maybe also accomplished within the company site.

Partnerships with business and industry enhance the quality of instruction by providing potential employees with real world experience and exposure to state of the art equipment. The Central Texas Technology Center establishes a pipeline of entry level trainings based on demand and emerging occupations, utilizing academies, dual credit/tech prep models and marketable skill certificates.

For more information, call (830) 609-2100 or visit www. alamo.edu/cttc.

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Texas Lutheran University

Team name: Bulldogs Street address: 1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155 Website: www.tlu.edu Phone: 830-372-8000 Facebook/Twitter/YouTube: @txlutheran

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TLU has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty. With classes averaging 18 students, and no class larger than 50 students, faculty members challenge, mentor, and know their students in a personal environment that enables sustained interaction on a regular basis. While a primary emphasis is still on teaching, TLU’s faculty also engage students in col-

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Special emphasis is placed on service learning and civic engagement, and the Jon and Sandra Moline Center for Servant Leadership coordinates a wide variety of activities through which students serve the larger community.

Intercollegiate athletics plays an integral role in the life and mission of the University.

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Approximately one-third of TLU students participate in 18 varsity sports. Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor/outdoor track & field and cross country, and women participate in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor/outdoor track & field, and volleyball. The Bulldogs are members of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

A significant number of TLU students also showcase their talent and creativity through the fine arts. Nearly 25 percent of the University’s full-time students participate in TLU’s music, dramatic media, and visual arts programs.

Most of these students are not fine arts majors but participate as a complement to their other academic and co-curricular activities.

TLU AT A GLANCE • Private, four-year, faith-based, liberal arts and sciences university • Located 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin • Founded in Brenham, Texas, in 1891 and moved to Seguin in 1912 • 28 majors, 37 minors and 13 pre-professional programs • Approximately 1,300 students • 77 full-time faculty with average class size of 18 • 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio • More than 95% of students receive financial aid • 14% Lutheran • 32% Hispanic and 8% African-American • One-third of students

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The Mid-Texas Symphony

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t’s real! A real professional symphony turning 40. The oldest performing arts organization in Guadalupe and Comal counties, MTS is a professional orchestra inextricably woven into the cultural fabric of the lives in our communities.

One of Seguin’s many examples of hands-on and hard work; MTS was founded in 1978 by a gifted pianist and passionate educator, Anita Windecker. She believed the communities of Seguin and New Braunfels needed and deserved a professional orchestra. She knew ­— and persuaded others — that with creativity, energy, careful planning, and organization, and a willing musician base that two small communities with support from the local college, the cities, and concerned citizens could bring a high-quality orchestra and educational programming to an area that was ripe for cultural opportunities.

Fabulous@40 is a celebration of the orchestra’s 40th Season. The 2017-2018 season, handpicked by Maestro David Mairs, highlights the orchestra’s superb musicality and excellent musicians. Fabulous@40 is a season filled with the best-loved composers and pieces from the classical cannons.

Featuring soloists from the MTS stable, Mairs ensures the season features its most talented and best-loved local artists.

World-renowned violinist Charles Yang guest stars at the end of the season. A delightful holiday concert featuring the voices of more than 100 Seguin elementary students, and a swingin’ good time at Big Band Blowout part II are also a part of Fabulou@40.

More about Fabulous@40 programming, dates and times is coming soon to the MTS website: www.mtsymphony.org.

BY THE NUMBERS: CELEBRATING FORTY YEARS • 1 Maestro — 20 years • 6 concerts each season • 150 professional musicians on MTS roster • 55-70 musicians on stage each concert • 240 concerts in 40 years • Thousands of volunteers including board and Guild chapter members • 500,000 people attend concerts in its 40-year lifespan • 110,000 fourth and fifth graders attend free MTS Children’s Concerts since 1988 • Mid-Texas Symphony, our area’s only professional orchestra, nurturing the music in all of us for 40 years.

ABOUT THE MID-TEXAS SYMPHONY Founded in 1978 by visionary Anita Windecker with the support from the communities of Seguin and New Braunfels, the Mid-Texas Symphony has provided the Central Texas region with professional symphonic music for nearly four decades.

The Mid-Texas Symphony’s educational programs reach more than 4,000 children annually. It is a major contributor to the cultural vibrancy of the area and draws visitors from all 50 states, Canada and countries from around the World.

The Mid-Texas Symphony is the area’s only professional orchestra and provides the unique opportunity to experience world-class symphonic music locally.

For information, contact, C.J. Washington, 830.463.5353 or mts@tlu.edu.

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Meet the maestro David Mairs began his professional career playing Solo Horn for the elite U.S. Army Band in Washington, D.C. Following his military service, he became Associate Principal Horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Solo Horn of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet, and a member of the New Pittsburgh Quintet brass ensemble.

Mairs’ interest in conducting led him to the Flint Symphony where he served as Assistant Conductor and Music Administrator. He moved to the San Antonio Symphony in 1988 where he served as Resident Conductor until 1999, directing classical concerts, audiencepleasing pops, and educational and family concerts.

Mairs also hosted the weekly “Symphony Spotlight” on KPAC radio.

Mairs has conducted leading orchestras around the country including the Houston, Dallas, Colorado Springs, Dayton, Saginaw Bay, Phoenix, Charlotte, West Shore, Kansas City, and Ft. Worth symphonies. He is an annual guest conductor with the Flint Symphony.

Mairs has been a leading Texas music educator for over 35 years, was named Denton ISD’s 2010 Teacher of the Year, and frequently directs the Austin Symphony

educational and family concerts. Mairs has served as Conductor of Orchestras at UTSA, Music and Administrative Director of the North East School of the Arts, and Music Director of the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio.

Mairs has led sessions of the League of American Orchestras Conductors’ Workshop, designed to teach up-and-coming conductors their craft.

Mairs’s passion for education and talent for communicating with audiences of all ages make the annual MidTexas Symphony’s Children’s Concerts outstanding, yet fun, educational experiences.

In addition to conducting, Mairs composes and arranges orchestral, band, and choral music. His compositions include “Lacrimosa et Benedictus (For the Victims),” written in response to the events of 9/11; this work was performed on September 11, 2011 when the Mid-Texas Symphony opened its 34th season.

Mairs holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Divinity degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His wife Beth is a retired music educator and member of the Mid-Texas Symphony horn section.

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SEGUIN, TEXAS

Football Y ou can’t talk about Seguin football without bringing up its rivalry matchup with neighboring New Braunfels.

Having met a grand total of 104 times on the gridiron, the annual battle between the Class SA Matadors and Class 6A Unicorns is among the state’s oldest and most revered rivalry games. “Beat New Braunfels” has become something of a rallying cry around town.

New Braunfels holds a sizable edge in the overall series, but Seguin broke through for its first win in seven years in 2013 after outlasting the Unicorns in a wild 38-31 overtime thriller at Matador Stadium.

Seguin welcomed a new head coach into the fold this year in Travis Bush, who has already begun his own chapter in the growing history of the Guadalupe River Bowl.

It’s a game so big that even the towns’ mayors get into the act, annually wagering homegrown Seguin pecans against New Braunfels’ signature smoked sausage.

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The town’s most successful UIL program in recent years is the Class 4A Navarro Panthers. Guided by Slot-T guru Les Goad, the Panthers have become known as a smashmouth, inyour-face football program.

Navarro has claimed two straight district crowns and will look to add a third this year following the first undefeated regular season in school history. A deep playoff run is basically the only box left to check off for the boys from Geronimo.

Meanwhile, the Marion Bulldogs’ legacy of athletic success has surged under the leadership of athletic director and head coach Bruce Salmon – a Seguin High School alum. The Class 3A Bulldogs shared a district championship a season ago and are back looking to do more damage this year with a fully

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loaded roster. It was the second district title that Marion has claimed in Salmon’s four years at the helm. The last one prior to his tenure? 1977.

The Lifegate Falcons hold the distinction of being the lone prep program in the Seguin area to have captured a state championship. Head coach John Rabon and the Falcons reached the pinnacle of TAPPS Six-Man Division II back in 2012 by recording a perfect 14-0 season.

Lifegate has twice lost to the eventual state champs in the past two seasons and appears poised to again challenge for the top prize in 2016. If you’ve never had an opportunity to see a six-man football game in person, be sure to make it a point to drive out to Lifegate and witness the high-scoring action.

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e’ve got Chihuahua races, yes, you read that right.

We’ve got parades and a Christmas lighting ceremony downtown that will take your breath away. We’ve got a march to remember Martin Luther King Jr. and a day to protect and preserve the earth.

We’ve got museums, tours, parties and pageants.

We’ve got floating ducks, soaring birds, paddling trails and downtown sales.

We’ve got concerts galore, moonlight and roses, fair royalty and not so scary scarecrows. As we wrap up this journey, we’ll give you plenty to do.

January

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have included, a talent show, a “Taste of Soul” lunch.

It all culminates in the Monday march from Seguin’s Central Park to Texas Lutheran University for a special program at the university’s Jackson Auditorium. The march draws people of all races and ages together.

The first month of the year also sees the county recognize local youth with the annual Youth Livestock and Homemaker’s Show. Children from all across the county come together to show off their animals, baking prowess, photography and other skills. The event usually falls in mid-January and ends with a Saturday afternoon auction of the grand champions. See gcys. org for more information.

February

The second month of the year sees the Seguin Education Foundation pull out all the stops for its annual diamond fundraiser. The event raises money that goes into the classrooms of Seguin ISD schools in special grants to help teachers launch programs and initiatives that the regular budget can’t fund. The highlight of the event is a set of diamonds that participants can win in a raffle.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce also uses

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April: Earth Day the month for its annual Showcase Seguin that lets local businesses strut their stuff.

March

As the first quarter of the year wraps up, we have a busy march, which starts on Texas Independence Day at Sebastopol House in Seguin with the annual Toast to Texas event. Locals and visitors gather for readings, songs and a toast to the Lone Star State.

There are a couple of food-based events on the month for those who find their tummies rumbling for a little taste of seafood. The first is Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center hosts its big fundraiser of the year with a Cajun Jamboree for those who like their mudbugs. Keep up at scguinolc.org.

The second is when the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce readies its annual Hotshot’s Reunion Fish Fry, which brings back the taste of a Seguin-area institution long after the floodwaters of 1998 shut the door of the famous Hotshot’s Restaurant in McQueeney.

With the help of the restaurant’s staple recipes and family members pitching in, the event in Starcke Park always draws an enormous crowd. Keep up at seguinchamber.com.

The month also includes a showcase for Teatro

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de Artes in the Noche De Gala Mariachi Vocalist Competition. The event, hosted at Texas Lutheran University’s Jackson Auditorium offers the community a cultural as well as a social evening of mariachi music and folklorico dancing and draws competitors from around the area. The event also acts as a fundraiser for the organization with tickets in the past selling for $7 at local businesses and the both the Seguin Area and Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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light on local artists and the arts community. The event, which includes the Run to Create 5K Fun Run, also includes a variety of events from photography to sculpture to theater. Check out seguinarts.com as the event approaches.

April

April brings Moonlight & Roses as residents gather downtown at the beautiful Walnut Springs Park for a night of music, food and awards.

Main Street holds the first of its Trade Days during the month with vendors and groups descending on the Central Park square.

The month also marks one of the city’s newest celebrations as the community gathers for Earth Day, in conjunction with Trade Days.

The American Cancer Society also holds its annual Relay For Life at the Fairgrounds in the covered arena.

May

The month of May sees a pair of cultural events in Seguin with the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration as well as an annual recital for Teatro de Artes.

The Agricultural and Heritage Center, better known locally as the Big Red Barn gets into the act with its annual Ag Festival. Intended as fun for families, the Ag Festival features food booths, educational booths and agriculturally related commercial booths. You can keep up with the Ag Center’s events at www.tcxagcdu.org.

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FAITH | Your guide to local places of worship Historic Friedens Church - Geronimo Friedens is a landmark church located in the beautiful farmland of historic Geronimo, Texas. Friedens United Church of Christ has faithfully served the community since 1896.

Traditional Worship 9:00 AM New Connections Worship 11:05 AM Ministry for all age groups

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Cross Church Non-Denominational Church ~ Pastor Jim Price ~ Bible Study 9:00 am Sunday Worship 10:15 am Children’s Church Youth Fellowship

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LUTHERAN CHURCH 1326 East Cedar Street - Seguin, Texas - Phone: 830-379-7036

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Sunday Worship Service 9 am | Pastor Andy Taylor & Jim Craver Sunday School 10:30 am | Preschool | 3 & 4-year-olds Extended Care, 7 am - 6 pm “Words of Faith” broadcast on KWED 1580 AM Sunday mornings at 8:00 am

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FAITH | Your guide to local places of worship St. John Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church LCMS

Bible Study Groups for all ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School (Pre-K - 6th) 9:00 a.m.

Confirmation (7th-8th Grade) 9:00 a.m

935 E. Mountain St. Seguin, TX 78155 830-379-1690

(New Confirmation classes begin in August)

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

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Sunday Divine Service 10:00 am Sunday School 8:45 am Everyone is invited “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

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FM 466 - 3 miles south of Seguin Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Home Meetings & Christian School Ministry K-12

Bob Odom & Josh Jordan, Pastors www.lifegateseguin.com

Walnut Street Church of Christ Minister Ken Walters Sunday Services Bible Study: 9 a.m.

Worship: 10 a.m.

Evening: 6 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek Following Jesus Together FM 467 & Church Road

Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 6 p.m.

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First United Methodist Church of Seguin 710 North Austin Street • Seguin, Texas 78155 (corner of College St. & Austin St.)

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FAITH | Your guide to local places of worship Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 409 W. Krezdorn Office - 830.379.4338 School - 830.379.2818 SeguinOLG.com

Weekend Schedule Saturday 6pm (Spanish) Sunday 8am (Spanish), 10am & 12 pm (English) Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am Tuesday & Thursday 6 pm Reconciliation Saturday 5-5:45 pm and Sundays 7:30-8am or call Church Office

Sundays: Rite I Holy Eucharist - Chapel 8:00 a.m.

Christian Formation - McKeogh Hall 9:15 a.m.

Rite II Holy Eucharist - Church 10:30 a.m.

(Nursery Provided) Youth Group - Youth House 12:00 p.m.

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Wednesdays: Service of Healing - Chapel 12:00 p.m.

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First Presbyterian Church

“Worshipping God Joyfully and Serving the People”

Sunday: 9:00 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship Service Tuesday: 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study at GRMC Cascades Café Wednesday: 5:30-7 pm Parents Helping Parents & Kids Program/nursery 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Monthly:

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Concert Series. Come to the park during the early evening with lawn chairs in hand to relax and enjoy a selection of entertaining musical pieces and to sample hot dogs, hamburgers, cold drinks and snow cones being sold by local Boy Scouts.

The fastest Chihuahuas on four feet take to the racetrack for the Seguin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fiestas Juan Seguin event, but the racing dogs aren’t the only thing on offer. There’s also music and food and games around the Central Park square.

June also sees a local culinary competition as local restaurants and cooks square off at the Silver Center’s Taste of Seguin. Celebrity judges will rate everything from salads to desserts while residents get a chance to sample some of the best stuff to come out of kitchens.

Not to be left out, Blue Lotus Winery is holding its Blue Lotus Winery Chili Cook off/CASI Cook off at the winery. Visitors can enjoy free throw down chili from the chili competitors and wine.

And for fathers and daughters, the Seguin D.A.R.E. program is hosting a Cinderella Ball. The Cinderella Ball celebrates the night with Kings and Princesses as they dance the night away with the most important man in their life.

October: Pumpkin Patch

July

The month of July has a patriotic flare to it downtown with the Freedom Fiesta event and a patriotic concert. But the highlight of the month comes with the Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade, where crowds swallow downtown to watch the Red, White and Blue floats motor down Austin Street past Central Park. People start putting out chairs along the route the day before! The celebration ends with a fireworks display over Starcke Park that lights up the night sky – if the weather and fire danger allows.

July also sees the men and women who keep power flowing showing off their skills at Nolte Island.

Power crews from all over the state show up for the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo.

August

The city celebrates its own birthday in August with the help of the Seguin Conservation Society. The event includes a proclamation delivered by posse, cake and ice cream for the participants. The event happens at the Heritage Village. You can keep up with the society at www.scguinconscrvation.org.

September

As the Texas summer finally starts to sing its swan song – maybe – Fiesta Patrias Diez y Seis gives locals another opportunity for a cultural experience with food, music and fun.

Seguin’s finest canines jockey for votes to become the city’s newest dog ambassador. The event is a fun-

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draiser for the Guadalupe County Humane Society.

October

This is the most jam-packed month on the Seguin calendar and it’s utterly dominated by the biggest event of the year – and second place isn’t even close.

There is the Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo and then everything else. This mammoth event has everything – a barbecue cook off, a parade, competition in just about every type of contest you can imagine and a carnival that draws people to the fairgrounds and event center for miles around. If you can only attend one event, this is the one to put on your bucket list. Keep up at www.gcfair.org.

Main Street holds the second of its Trade Days during the month with vendors and groups descending on the Central Park square.

The month also sees the arrival of an explosion of orange at the First United Methodist Church on Austin Street in Seguin as the Pumpkin Patch opens for business with great photo opportunities. You can know when they arrive by checking www.fumcscguin.com.

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Welcome to Seguin 2017

nights of family atmosphere, good food, fellowship, contests, education and fun. Follow along at www. buckfever.org.

October just keeps on grinding with Pecan Fest and Heritage Days, where the pecan finally gets a chance to take center stage. This three-day event starts on a Friday and runs the entire weekend across multiple locations, including downtown Seguin and the Big Red Barn. The fun-filled family event celebrates area pecan growers and the community’s rural heritage.

The event has picked up a lot of steam in recent years, drawing in tourists from around the state who have sung its praises. And for those who want to see it all, have no fear; there’s a trolley to ferry people around without having to drive yourself. You can keep up with what’s on offer this next year by checking in online at www.seguingonuts.com.

Things get a little spooky as we approach Halloween as the Seguin Police Department makes a safe place for all the little ghouls and goblins to celebrate the season and get tasty treats to boot.

November

Seguin has a strong military presence and that shows on Veterans Day in the community. All of the area organizations come together for a special session at Veterans Park at the corner of Jefferson and Erkel. Local school children also participate as Seguin

October: Pecan Fest ISD campuses recognize the day and the local veterans who work for the district.

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November: Veterans Day

December

Seguin is a city that does Christmas right with several events. There’s also a cocoa contest with Sip ‘n Stroll, where local businesses host people as they stroll around with commemorative cocoa mugs sampling different types.

The Seguin Conservation Society gets into the holiday act as well with its annual Heritage Tour of Homes, where residents get a chance to take a look at some of the area’s fascinating and historic homes – all decked out in their holiday finery.

Texas Lutheran University also marks the season

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December: Holiday Stroll

with one of the honest tickets in town for its Christmas Vespers. While the event is free, tickets are required.

The Big Red Barn celebrates its Christmas with its own unique touch, setting up for a Country Christmas.

The event gives people a chance to wander the historic little village on site and see what Christmas Past was like, without having to deal with a pesky ghost.

Downtown also plays host to Las Posadas during the holiday season as a procession wanders from place to place with Mary and Joseph as they are turned away with no room at the inn as the Christmas tale unfolds.

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Health Care GRMC Advanced Medicine. Personal Touch.

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is your hometown hospital. Distinguishing itself from regional health centers in many ways, GRMC is the only city-county hospital in Texas, a nonprofit community hospital that does not depend on tax support. Since 1965, your community hospital has strived to provide quality and compassionate patient care.

Physicians enjoy practicing at GRMC because of the high quality of care provided to their patients. Employees and volunteers enjoy working here because of the culture of caring, and patients and their families consistently recommend the care and services provided by the dedicated and skilled staff.

GRMC provides you and your family a broad array of health care services, including: Physicians (Referral Line 830-303-4846) — More than 100 board-certified primary care and specialists consider Seguin their home and GRMC their hospital base. For a complete list of physicians at GRMC, visit grmedcenter. com. GRMC has expanded services, adding new physicians in Endocrinology, Interventional Cardiology, Neonatology, Neurology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Rheumatology and Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine.

Birthing Center (830-401-7530) — Moms and babies receive compassionate and professional care in GRMC’s Birthing Center, which has 12 well-appointed private rooms.

GRMC partners with University Health System specialists to provide Maternal Fetal Medicine – maternity and diagnostic services for high-risk obstetrical patients.

Cardiology — The state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab provides diagnostic, interventional and peripheral catheterizations by several cardiology groups. In addition, GRMC provides an array of cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies and cardiac rehab.

Emergency Services — Around the clock care is available to treat minor and major illnesses and injuries, with 25 private rooms and board-certified emergency physicians. GRMC’s emergency medicine physicians are supported by the broad range of other medical specialists who are available to provide prompt and continuum care for most levels of emergencies.

Gastroenterology— World-class services are provided in GRMC’s endoscopy unit to diagnose and treat illness of the gastric system.

Hospice (830-401-7561) — GRMC Hospice offers pain management, symptom control, emotional support and spiritual support for terminally ill patients and their families.

Hospice is available to patients residing in a nursing home, assisted living center, or private residence.

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private rooms, Inpatient Rehab provides extended care after hospitalization. GRMC’s Inpatient Unit has experts in physical, speech, occupational and respiratory therapy. The rehab unit is under the direction of a Medical Doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine.

LIFE Care (830-401-7474) — Under the direction of Charles Nolan, MD palliative medicine, also known as Lifelong Intensive Family Emotional Care, helps patients and their families with advance care planning for chronic illness. Palliative medicine services are available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis to provide answers and pathways to community members dealing with serious or life-threatening illness.

Mental Health Services — The Teddy Buerger Center provides a broad range of family counseling services and is the only licensed treatment center in Guadalupe County. Contact the Teddy Buerger Center at 830-401-7367.

The Heritage program provides supportive outpatient counseling services to encourage and benefit seniors. Under the direction of a board-certified Psychiatrist, the Program’s multidisciplinary team provides individual, group and family therapy. Contact the Heritage Program at 830-401-7428.

GRMC Mental Health Services has a partnership with Bluebonnet Trails to provide an Extended Observation Unit (EOU) on GRMC’s campus. The partnership allows patients in a mental health crisis to receive inpatient crisis services after being discharged from the emergency room.

Outpatient Services • Imaging (830-401-7851) — Digital Diagnostic Imaging includes X-ray, 2 CT 128 Scans, MRI machine, and a new 3D mammography machine community with more comprehensive imaging procedures with a superior image resolution.

• Lab (830-401-7654) — Staffed with experienced and licensed professionals who provide a full spectrum of laboratory services. The lab also serves businesses with employment-related examinations including drug screening and breath alcohol testing.

• Rehabilitation (830-401-7665) — Therapists provide physical, occupational and speech therapy, including aquatic therapy in a heated pool or hot tub. To accommodate client needs, extended therapy hours are available.

• Wound Care (830-401-7777) — Provides evaluation, treatment and management of problem wounds resistant to healing. Wound Care physicians and staff have extensive backgrounds in wound care management, including the use of two hyperbaric chambers.

Surgery — A variety of surgeries are performed daily on the main campus and in the nearby Outpatient Center, including general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, spine, pain clinic, pediatric dentistry, and podiatry; all supported by an outstanding team of anesthesiologists. GRMC’s surgery technology, the da Vinci robot, is available for general and gynecological procedures.

Wellness Center (830-401-7676) — A world-class gym, the Wellness Center is open to the public and provides individual and group fitness training. Aquatics, racquetball, cardio and strength training are all available. Group fitness includes yoga, Zumba, spin, strength training, water aerobics, cardio dance and seated classes. Off-site exercise options are available through monthly fun runs and the performance training center.

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Adult Medical Care — ­ Specialty care includes pulmonology, critical care, nephrology and oncology.

Guadalupe Clinic for Chronic Disease Care (830-3039400) — The Guadalupe Clinic provides health care access to adult patients who are unfunded or unable to afford primary care that have one or more chronic illnesses. Specific illnesses that are managed at the clinic include: asthma, congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and seizures. The clinic works closely with the prescription assistance program and GRMC diabetes educator to link patients to pertinent treatment resources in the community. While the clinic focuses on Guadalupe County patients it also accepts adult Medicaid and other insurances.

Prescription Assistance Program (830-401-7603) — The Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) at GRMC helps patients receive needed prescription medications to treat chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression.

Qualification guidelines for PAP are: U.S. Citizen, have a low/fixed income, are on long-term medications, a physician in Guadalupe County and can pay $15/month.

Community Education — Skilled staff teach community education on: Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Diabetes, Ostomy Care, Mental Health, Stroke Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, CPR, and First Aid. Call 830-379-2411 for specific class information.

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GRMC FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS—TAKING CARE OF ALL AGES.

Whether a patient is 8 months old or 80 years young, we are dedicated to their health and wellness. In a community like Seguin, we love getting to know our patient families. Using a family physician is not only convenient but also provides the physician an ongoing family medical history. Our entire team of family practice physicians is knowledgeable in a wide range of medical issues which enables us to care for patients at all stages of life, from infancy to adulthood and even seniors. Join our family and let us take care of you — for a long time to come.

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