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Contents On the Cover..................................................................4 World’s Largest Pecan..................................................4 Seguin in a Nutshell......................................................5 What’s in a Name That Almost Was.........................5 Seguin Basics..................................................................6 Green Seguin..................................................................8 Parks & Rec.................................................................. 10 Seguin Public Library................................................ 13 Life on the River......................................................... 28 Area Nonprofit Organizations................................. 35 Guadalupe Regional Medical Center..................... 38

Seguin ISD................................................................... 18 Marion and Navarro ISDs........................................ 20 Biblical Education....................................................... 21 Central Texas Technology Center........................... 25 Texas Lutheran University........................................ 26

Mid Texas Symphony................................................ 14 Football Rivalries........................................................ 36 Monthly Events........................................................... 38 Fun Facts About Seguin............................................ 43

Beauty............................................................................ 16 Real Estate.................................................................... 31 Lodging, Dining & Entertainment......................... 34 Health ........................................................................... 39 Faith .............................................................................. 45 Pet.................................................................................. 55

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Welcome

reetings! Welcome to Seguin! We hope you enjoy our beautiful town and your time with us. It truly is a special place. Seguin is one of the oldest towns in Texas, founded just 16 months after the Texas Revolution.

The roads and buildings might look a little different than they did back then, but the hometown hospitality hasn’t changed a bit.

Whether you are here to float the Guadalupe River, shop, dine or see the World’s Largest Pecan, Seguin offers a little bit of everything. The growth over the last few years has brought many wonderful additions to our community.

There is a rich history here, and everyone has a story to tell.

This magazine is a guide for both someone visiting and someone who was born and raised here. We hope that you fall in love with Seguin, just as we did many years ago.

Elizabeth Engelhardt General Manager Seguin Gazette

The city of Seguin’s famous “Biggest SmallTown 4th of July Parade” is held every year and attracts thousands of viewers as it winds its way through the city’s historic and downtown areas.

seguin – Home of the world largest pecan Weight: 3,320 lbs. | length: 16 ft. | diameter: 8.5 ft. | pie count: unknown 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.

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

That pecan, which once traveled 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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seguin in a nutshell

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Land Area

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Population

30,000+

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16%

25,175

Population over 65

2010 Census

22,011

25%

2000 Census

Population under 18

7,006

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Weather (think sunshine & heat) AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: 70.5 AVERAGE HIGH JANUARY: 61 AUGUST: 95

AVERAGE RAIN 34.62 in

AVERAGE LOW JANUARY: 38 AUGUST: 72

AVERAGE SNOWFALL 0 in

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PREVAILING WINDS Southeast

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 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 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.

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The Basics Please visit the city’s website at www.seguintexas.gov to find tons of information about services and departments or you can contact City Hall, 205 N. River St., by calling 830-379-3212.

information on all City Parks and Recreation Facilities. Call 830-401-2480 or e-mail hperez@seguintexas.gov.

• Need to reserve a covered picnic area at Park West (or any of our other park facilities)? Fill out the park/pavilion reservation application at seguintexas.gov/reservations and turn into the Parks office at 600 River Drive W. • For a round of golf at historic Max Starcke Park, call 830401-2490 or go to their website – golf.seguintexas.gov.

• 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 Kayla Kappelmann, 830-401-2486.

• 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? Check out all of the open positions with the city of Seguin, and fill out an application online at seguintexas.gov/jobs.

LIBRARY

Utilities

Pay your utility bills online at seguintexas.gov/paybills.

You can also call 830-401-2460 or submit a form online to receive your statement by e-mail.

Street lights out? Need to report a pothole? Drainage issues? Just not sure who you need to speak with? Call the Citizen Relations Coordinator Kimberly Allison at 830-4012445. She can help you make a report or send you to the right person who can.

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 plenty of meeting/ conference spaces you can reserve. Stop by their location at 313 W. Nolte St. or call 830-401-2422 for information. Check out their extensive events calendar, online catalogue and e-resources on their website library.seguintexas.gov.

BRUSH PICKUP

The Seguin Main Street Program oversees the continued downtown revitalization through promotion of the historic district and hosting special events, including the Biggest Small-Town Fourth of July Parade, Pecan Fest, Trade Days and more. For applications to participate in these special events, contact Christy Hopper with Seguin Main Street at chopper@ seguintexas.gov or (830) 401-2475. For more information on all community events, check outwww.visitseguin.com.

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 seguintexas.gov/brush. Please, place your brush piles near where you leave your garbage/recycling for pick-up, but away from overhead electrical lines, mailboxes and in-ground water meters.

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. Check out the new facility and adopt your next furry family member at 555 Fred Byrd Drive.

PARKS & RECREATION

The Parks and Recreation Office can provide you with

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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.

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and citation number on any documents or correspondence.

current agenda on the city’s website seguintexas.gov/agendas.

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

AND STAY IN TOUCH THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

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

The city of Seguin has numerous ways of keeping you informed. One of the easiest is to like/follow them on Facebook @SeguinTX, Twitter @SeguinCityHall and Instagram @ CityofSeguin.

Other important Facebook accounts to “like” include: • Seguin Main Street - @SeguinMainStreet • Seguin Economic Development Corp. - @SeguinEDC • Seguin Convention & Visitors’ Bureau - @VisitSeguin • Seguin Public Library - @SeguinPublicLibrary • Code Compliance - @SeguinCodes • Fire Department - @SeguinFireDepartment

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HELPING GROW SEGUIN, SINCE 1994 Job Creation & Retention

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in seguin Since 2013, the curbside recycling program has been provided by Waste Connections. In 2017, Seguin recycled on average about 106 tons of materials with a 67 percent participation rate.

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.

City staff update a “Guide to a Greener Seguin” booklet which can be found online at seguintexas.gov/ greenguide. 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.

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Infrastructure Improvements

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT SEGUIN BUSINESSES

Connect With Us 1-888-4-SEGUIN EconomicDevelopment@SEGUINTEXAS.GOV Facebook.com/SeguinEDC - Twitter.com/SeguinEDC SeguinEDC.com

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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 • E-mail: 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. You can find the form online at seguintexas.gov/reservations.

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 inside the Visitors’ Center at 116 N. Camp Street. 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, disc golf, basketball and volleyball courts. For children, there is a Kids Kingdom Playscape, Little League Baseball-softball complex.

Pavilion and picnic areas are available throughout the park.

SAFFOLD DAM

Named for William Saffold, who owned land here in the mid1800s, 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.

TEXAS PADDLING TRAIL

Access from Max Starcke Park West near Bowl Pavilion • Seguin Paddling Trail (Lake Seguin): This is a 4-mile

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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.

Seguin 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 zerodepth beach type entry, a splash pool and 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 (during the school district’s summer break). 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.

DISC GOLF COURSE

Max Starcke Park East The 18-basket course winds through the majestic pecan trees along the Guadalupe River and the Pecan Bottom Trail. The brightly colored main sign with course map is located on the rest rooms next to the playscape.

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

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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. You can also schedule a tee time online at golf.seguintexas.gov.

PARK WEST

601 N. Vaughan Ave. The Park West project is part of the overall $5 million voterapproved 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. A new walking trail loops around the soccer fields, through the forested area and back around to the Splashpad and Playscape (0.8 mile).

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.

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: 830-556-4271

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 combat-

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ants 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 bilingual 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.

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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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In September 2016, the new Seguin Public Library opened to the public. The 43,000 sq. ft., LEED Gold certified facility, designed to preserve as much of natural habitat as possible, sits among several heritage trees with floor-to-ceiling windows providing unimpeded views of historic Walnut Springs Creek and abundant natural light to the interior. Pecan trees removed from the site during construction have been repurposed as flooring, live-edge conference tables, occasional tables and unique wall coverings. In addition to expanded collections and technology, the library has a dedicated teen area, quiet reading room, technology lab and children’s story hour room. To facilitate collaboration, the library offers seven study rooms and two conference rooms, as well as a large community meeting room.

The library has a collection of over 75,200 physical items, 7,800 eBooks and 2,340 eAudios, as well as a variety of online resources such as Mango Languages, Homework Help, Tumblebooks, Newsbank, Morningstar online, Texshare Databases and Ancestry. The library offers free wi-fi and internet access and has 31 public computers for library visitors to use at no cost. Library services include a variety of children’s

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Adult programs include the Book Nuts Book Club, a monthly coloring club, bi-weekly Spanish and French clubs, a seasonal adult craft, public computer classes and programs covering a variety of topics.

The library is open seven days a week: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the library webpage at library. seguintexas.gov for additional information regarding library services and programs.

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Akiko Fujimoto

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Diane Wittry

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Four Candidates: Four Concerts: One Music Director

Mid-Texas Symphony brings candidates to the stage for auditions

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ig changes are underway with Mid-Texas Symphony. Season Forty-One promises to be one of the most exciting and challenging seasons since its inception in 1978. The 40-year old organization is searching for its next artistic leader and candidates from across the country compete for the title.

Beloved Maestro, David Mairs, retired his baton at the final concert of the MTS 40th Anniversary Season. Having spent

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more than half the life of the organization as its conductor and artistic leader, Mairs stepped away from the podium after 22 years.

“There is no way I can adequately express my gratitude to our generous donors and supporters!” says Mairs of his distinguished career with MTS. “You have invested not only your financial resources, but also your hearts and your spirits in our orchestra. Your support and attendance

helped us build a musical and service organization in which all of us can take pride.”

Mairs goes on to say that, it is time for a new artistic leader to take MTS on its journey into the Future.

Beginning in October of 2017, a 10member committee of dedicated MidTexas Symphony musicians and board members formed a search committee who have dedicated almost the entire 20172018 season to a search for the new music

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director by giving of their time, talent and resources.

An advertised search netted almost 100 resumes from conductors all over the world. The search committee has narrowed its final selection to four candidates invited to audition. She or he takes the baton beginning Season No. 42 in 20192020. The final four candidates bring a wealth of experience, innovation and a unique perspective to the podium. Discover for yourself the history and educational background in symphonic music each brings to the concert experience.

Each candidate conducts a concert of the 2018-2019 Season: four concerts, four candidates. It is an opportunity for the community to continue to participate in Mid-Texas Symphony’s musical journey. A survey completed by audience gives feedback on the candidate’s style, performance and fit. They conduct a symphony from the classical cannon and the remainder of the program builds upon their selections.

They also conduct a children’s concert for fourth and fifth grade students. Their task will be to pull excerpts from the classical concert program for the kids and present the material in way that kids “get.” Their talents are many. At least one of them will win you over!

Plan now to attend all four concerts and watch our four candidates compete for the coveted title of Mid-Texas Symphony Music Director. Become a part of the Mid-Texas Symphony Family and help us decide who leads our area’s only professional orchestra into the Future.

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or Call 830.463.5353 to make sure you are on our mailing/newsletter/e-mail list.

Akiko Fujimoto is the Assistant Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra.

She previously was the Associate Conductor of the San Antonio Symphony for over five years and worked with many MidTexas Symphony musicians. She was also a Conducting Associate with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, music director with the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra, interim music director with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, and music director for the Harvard Mozart Society Orchestra.

Akiko guest conducts Concert ONE Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Caroline Weston Performing Arts Center in Jackson Auditorium in Seguin.

Silas Huff is the Music Director of the Astoria Symphony Orchestra (Queens, NYC), the Boulder Concert Band and Associate Director of Boulder Chamber Orchestra (CO). He has worked with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (VA), the Astoria Symphony Orchestra (NYC), the U.S. Army Orchestra (Washington, DC), and the Round Rock Symphony Orchestra. He was raised in San Antonio, earned a bachelor’s degree at Texas State University.

Silas guest conducts Concert TWO Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Performing Arts Center, Canyon High School in New Braunfels.

Diane Wittry is the Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra (PA), a per-service professional orchestra with a $3.2 million budget that performs 28 concerts per season. Diane is also the Artistic Director for the Ridgewood Symphony (NJ) and the International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians with the Sarajevo Philharmonic (Bosnia). She also served as Conductor of The Symphony of Southeast Texas.

Diane guest conducts Concert THREE Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Performing Arts Center Canyon High School in New Braunfels.

Teresa Cheung is the Music Director and Conductor of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania.

She has extensive experience choral and orchestral conducting, including a soldout children concert series in Hong Kong.

She was also Resident Conductor for the American Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor for the Bard Music Festival for eight seasons. She debuted with the New York City Ballet. Teresa guest conducts on Concert FOUR is Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Caroline Weston Performing Arts Center in Jackson Auditorium in Seguin. continued on next page

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Founded in 1978 by Professor Anita Windecker, with the support from the communities of Seguin and New Braunfels, MTS has provided the Central Texas region with professional symphonic music for 40 years. Mid-Texas Symphony’s educational programs reach more than 4,000 children annually. MTS is a major contributor to the cultural vibrancy of our cities and draws visitors from all 50 States, Canada and countries from around the World. The Mid-Texas Symphony is our area’s ONLY professional orchestra and provides the unique opportunity to experience world-class symphonic music in our home towns. More information contact: mtsymphony.org, 830.463.5353 or HYPERLINK “mailto:mts@tlu.edu” mts@tlu. edu MTS Season Forty-One goes on sale August 1, 2018. Mid-Texas Symphony creates opportunities for memorable experiences to ignite and sustain lifelong appreciation of symphonic music. Enrich.

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ig changes are underway with Mid-Texas Symphony. Season Forty-One promises to be one of the most exciting and challenging seasons since its inception in 1978. The 40-year old organization is searching for its next artistic leader and candidates from across the country compete for the title.

Beloved Maestro, David Mairs, retired his baton at the final concert of the MTS 40th Anniversary Season.

Having spent more than half the life of the organization as its conductor and artistic leader, Mairs stepped away from the podium after 22 years.

“There is no way I can adequately express my gratitude to our generous donors and supporters!” says Mairs of his distinguished career with MTS. “You have

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Mairs goes on to say that, it is time for a new artistic leader to take MTS on its journey into the Future.

Beginning in October of 2017, a 10- member committee of dedicated Mid-Texas Symphony musicians and board members formed a Search Committee who have dedicated almost the entire 2017-2018 season to a search for the new music director by giving of their time, talent and resources.

An advertised search netted almost 100 resumes from conductors all over the world. The Search Commit-

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tee has narrowed its final selection to four candidates invited to audition. She or he takes the baton beginning Season No. 42 in 2019-2020. The final four candidates bring a wealth of experience, innovation and a unique perspective to the podium. Discover for yourself the history and educational background in symphonic music each brings to the concert experience.

Each candidate conducts a concert of the 20182019 Season: four concerts, four candidates. It is an opportunity for the community to continue to participate in Mid-Texas Symphony’s musical journey. A survey completed by audience gives feedback on the candidate’s style, performance and fit. They conduct a symphony from the classical cannon and the remainder

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of the program builds upon their selections. They also conduct a children’s concert for fourth and fifth grade students. Their task will be to pull excerpts from the classical concert program for the kids and present the material in way that kids “get”. Their talents are many. At least one of them will win you over!

Plan now to attend all four concerts and watch our four candidates compete for the coveted title of Mid-Texas Symphony Music Director. Become a part of the Mid-Texas Symphony Family and help us decide who leads our area’s only professional orchestra into the Future.

Click www.mtsymphony.org or Call 830.463.5353 to make sure you are on our mailing/newsletter/email list.

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kiko Fujimoto is the Assistant Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra. She previously was the Associate Conductor of the San Antonio Symphony for over five years and worked with many Mid-Texas Symphony musicians. She was also a Conducting Associate with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Music Director with the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra, Interim Music Director with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director for the Harvard Mozart Society Orchestra.

Akiko guest conducts Concert ONE Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Caroline Weston Performing Arts Center in Jackson Auditorium in Seguin.

ilas Huff is the Music Director of the Astoria Symphony Orchestra (Queens, NYC), the Boulder Concert Band and Associate Director of Boulder Chamber Orchestra (CO).

He has worked with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (VA), the Astoria Symphony Orchestra (NYC), the U.S. Army Orchestra (Washington, DC), and the Round Rock Symphony Orchestra. He was raised in San Antonio, earned a bachelor’s degree at Texas State University.

Silas guest conducts Concert TWO Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Performing Arts Center, Canyon High School in New Braunfels.

iane Wittry is the Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra (PA), a per-service professional orchestra with a $3.2 million budget that performs 28 concerts per season. Diane is also the Artistic Director for the Ridgewood Symphony (NJ) and the International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians with the Sarajevo Philharmonic (Bosnia). She also served as Conductor of The Symphony of Southeast Texas.

Diane guest conducts Concert THREE Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Performing Arts Center Canyon High School in New Braunfels.

eresa Cheung is the Music Director and Conductor of the Altoona Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania. She has extensive experience choral and orchestral conducting, including a soldout children concert series in Hong Kong. She was also Resident Conductor for the American Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor for the Bard Music Festival for eight seasons. She debuted with the New York City Ballet. Teresa guest conducts on Concert FOUR Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Caroline Weston Performing Arts Center in Jackson Auditorium in Seguin.

Founded in 1978 by Professor Anita Windecker, with the support from the communities of Seguin and New Braunfels, MTS has provided the Central Texas region with professional symphonic music for 40 years. Mid-Texas Sym-

phony’s educational programs reach more than 4,000 children annually. MTS is a major contributor to the cultural vibrancy of our cities and draws visitors from all 50 States, Canada and countries from around the World. The Mid-Tex-

as Symphony is our area’s ONLY professional orchestra and provides the unique opportunity to experience worldclass symphonic music in our home towns. More information contact: mtsymphony.org, 830.463.5353 or mts@tlu.

edu MTS Season Forty-One goes on sale August 1, 2018.

Mid-Texas Symphony creates opportunities for memorable experiences to ignite and sustain lifelong appreciation of symphonic music. Enrich. Engage. Educate. Entertain

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education seguin isD District Phone: 830-401-8600 District Website: www.seguinisd.net Superintendent: Matthew Gutierrez Covering 365 square miles of Guadalupe County, Seguin ISD offers quality educational programs and experiences for more than 7,400 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.

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 16 coveted Distinction Designations were earned by five schools.

ular and extra-curricular opportunities, from global award winning Destination Imagination teams to competitive athletics, plus award-winning academic-based technical, JROTC and fine arts programs.

Home of the Matadors

Middle Schools

Seguin High School serves nearly 2,000 9-12 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 high school diploma—free of charge to students and families.

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.

Students and staff proudly opened the newly constructed Seguin High School in August 2017.

Approved by voters in 2013 by a 2 to 1 margin, the $83.3 million bond package included $78.3 million to construct a new high school and $5 million for technology upgrades across the district.

Naturally, the new high school is a tremendous boost to the secondary academic environment.

Modern facilities have boosted Matador pride to new levels as students are afforded the most current technology, lab space and facility features to meet increasing state educational standards.

Overall, Matadors excel in an array of co-curric-

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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 computer-assisted 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.

Elementary Education

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 science 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

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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 H-E-B Camp in Leakey where they perform science experiments, sharpen outdoor recreation skills and team build.

First Steps

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.

We are Seguin Matadors!

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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 second grade students. Karrer Elementary serves our third to fifth grade students. Our sixth to eight graders attend Marion Middle School. And our students complete their educational careers at Marion High School for grades ninth to twelfth.

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

productive 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 – Where Excellence IS the Standard

Navarro ISD is located in the small community of Geronimo located just north of Seguin in Guadalupe County. Navarro ISD is a 4A public school district that is uniquely situated in the Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJ) of Seguin, New Braunfels and San Marcos covering approximately 86 square miles. The district provides an intensive instructional program that also focuses on extra-curricular and co-curricular aspects of each student. Navarro ISD currently has four campuses that provide a strong educational foundation to over 1900 students.

Navarro ISD is a growing community with growth projections of approximately 3-5% per year for the next 10 years. It is a great time to be a PANTHER! Navarro ISD schools have earned numerous awards and recognitions for academic achievement, state testing achievement, athletic achievements, and fine arts achievements. Navarro High School was awarded the Bronze Medal Ranking from US News and World Report, ranking the school one of the best high schools in the Nation for college preparation and state assessment achievement. The Intermediate campus is recognized as a Texas Honor Roll School for high academic achievement and the student council recently received the honor of receiving the Honor Council of Excellence Award by the American Student Council Association. In addition to the great achievements of each campus, the district is blessed with continuous community and parent support through the Navarro Education Foundation, FFA Booster Club, Parent Teacher Organizations, Band Booster Club, Athletic Booster Club, Seguin Chamber of Commerce, Seguin Economic Development, and our corporate partnership with Commercial Metals Company.

Navarro High School –Home of the Panthers Navarro High School serves over 600 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Ninth grade students are required to complete a one-year Career and Technology Education Course titled Success 101. Students explore career options; financial obligations associated with college and career planning and write a 10-year college and/or career plan. Students are proPAGE 20

vided with an electronic portfolio of student created school and work materials that will be accessible to the student beyond high school. Navarro High School offers a variety of Academies of study for students to complete during their high school years. Academies include the Health Science Academy, Marketing Academy, Finance Academy, Information Technology Academy, Theatre Academy, Art Academy, Band Academy, Foreign Language Academy, Science Academy and Math Academy. Courses supporting completion of the Academies are also offered beginning in the 8th grade to allow students to explore more than one Academy Area awarding them multiple Endorsements at Graduation. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses, Dual Credit courses, and Honors Courses. Each student is provided a Chromebook used throughout all areas of study. Extra-curricular activities include Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, Track, Power Lifting, Skills USA, UIL, BPA, FFA, Band Solo and Ensemble, and Destination Imagination. In the 2017-2018 school year, students in FFA, UIL, BPA, Power Lifting, and Track competed in the State Tournament with the BPA team winning first place at the state meet and advanced to Nationals. Navarro High School offers a complete, rounded curriculum to support students’ academic, athletic and extracurricular needs.

Navarro Junior High School

Navarro Junior High serves approximately 350 students in grades 7 and 8. Navarro Junior High provides students with the opportunity to complete advanced math courses and provides seventh and eight grade students with the ability earn high

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school credits in the areas of German, Spanish, agriculture, art, theater, health science, speech, health and technology. Students begin to examine their high school, college and career options beginning their seventh grade year and choose courses that best support their future plans. Each student at NJHS is provided with a Chromebook used throughout all areas of study.

Navarro Junior High offers a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as Battle of Books, Robotics Club, Chess Club, destination imagination, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf, Tennis, and Cross Country. Navarro Junior High has an active student council and National Junior Honor Society. These groups sponsor community support projects, campus improvement projects, and student activities.

Navarro Intermediate School

Navarro Intermediate School serves over 430 students in grades 4, 5 and 6. In the 2018-2019 school year, Navarro Intermediate will begin the school year in a brand new school building that includes state-of-the-art classrooms, a competi-

tion size gymnasium, and band, choir, art and theater facilities.

Navarro Intermediate has been recognized as a top performing school in the area of mathematics. The campus offers a variety of extra-curricular activities such as gardening club, running club, buddy club, robotics club, German club and choir club.

In addition to the after school activities, Navarro Intermediate offers additional instructional options beyond the core curriculum for students in Art, PE, Band and Technology.

Navarro Elementary School

Navarro Elementary serves over 500 students in grades PreK-3. Students are provided with a rounded instructional foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. The campus offers additional instructional options beyond the core curriculum in music, PE and technology. Navarro Elementary has a variety of extra-curricular activities offered to students such as running club, art club, Lego club, Spanish club, TLU Strings, Girl Scouts and many more.

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 incorporating state­-of-the-art technology with rigorous academics in

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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.

We continue to believe that evangelism begins in our own communities, and a mission-minded ministry lies at the forefront of Seguin Christian Academy’s approach to education.

SCA believes if we don’t reach the children for Christ, there will be no one left in future generations to be His witness, “For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47).

Students are educated in a loving Christian environment by highly qualified teachers and are led by example to worship God, love their country and respect those who are in authority over them. Students receive an exemplary education in a warm, country setting with small class sizes at a 7:1 student/teacher ratio. The mission of Seguin Christian Academy is to care for God’s children, share the love of Jesus, and prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world. We are a non-denominational Christian school; therefore, the focus is on the Bible - not doctrine. All instruction aligns with the belief that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. We make no distinction concerning an individual’s race or ethnic background because we acknowledge that there can be no preferential treatment with God (Romans 2:11).

Come and bear witness to the peace that falls over our campus and our families. Seguin Christian Academy, 1456 E. Kingsbury St., Seguin, TX 78155.

Seguin Christian Academy

School phone: 830-433-4131 Website: SeguinChristianAcademy.com Principal: Allison Haeussler Seguin Christian Academy was founded in 2012 to continue the Christian Education ministry that began at First Baptist Church in the 1960s. When First Baptist Christian Academy was closed at the end of the 2011-2012 school year, a group of Christians came together and formed Seguin Christian Academy to ensure that families in Seguin and the surrounding communities would continue to have options for private, Christian education.

Lifegate Christian School

School phone: 830-372-0850 Website: www.lifegateschool.org Principal: Kendra Thomas Lifegate Christian School is a K-12 fully accredited school that

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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.

Lifegate Christian School has faithfully served the South Texas region since 1981. During this time, many Christian families have enjoyed a spiritually focused and sound academic environment to educate their children. Two key aspects of Lifegate Christian School are the teaching of curricula that have a Biblical worldview and a college preparatory program that seeks to help students achieve success.

A Lifegate Christian School graduate will acquire confidence in God’s calling, be equipped to impact the world for Christ and be determined to walk boldly in the path of righteousness.

For more information, please visit www.lcsfalcons.org. To schedule a tour, contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Lifegate Christian School established 1981 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 lK-12 accredited by their children. It is an ACSI and recognized by TEA integral part of Lifegate lMember the Texas Christian Athletic League Church and adheres to the lCollege Preparatory Curriculum church’s standards, beliefs, lFull-Time College and Career Counselor on purpose, and vision.

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Charter School Southwest Preparatory School District phone: 830-549-5930 District Website: www.swprep.org Superintendent: Gary Short

Southwest Preparatory School: Home of the Knights — Knowledgeable. Nice. Independent. Gifted. Honest. Talented.

Successful.

Vision Our vision is to be the best choice for education for the families of Guadalupe County and the surrounding areas.

Mission Our mission is to embrace excellence, empower students to reach beyond academics, and create life-long learners that strive to become independent citizens of society while building character and leadership, setting high expectations for studentcentered academics and cultivating problem-solving.

Our school is dedicated to academic success and the enrichment of the Arts, with a full day pre-K program and enriched curriculum.

At Southwest Prep, students learn through project-based learning models and hands-on lessons. Our campus boasts a strong commitment to the community, with grade levels/clubs selecting a community project that will positively impact their community. Students are encouraged to creatively problem

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solve through their projects, their commitment to learning and their use of the arts.

Our curriculum and character development programs embody Steven Covey’s leadership attributes as part of the students’ overall development. Even our morning assemblies are centered around character development, as well as music, performance, leadership, and patriotism, which encompass the core values of SWP. High standards for behavior and academics are stressed throughout the curriculum.

Additional avenues for community involvement at Southwest Prep include Activities to Support Partnerships; Methodist Health Care opportunities to include parenting class; opportunities to join various parent groups; and a partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas and Seguin.

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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 community workforce development and is a prime ingredient in the acceleration, creation and expansion of high-skill, highwage 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

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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 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 Texas Lutheran University is dedicated to promoting a traditional, residential, liberal arts and sciences education through small class sizes with 27 majors, 3 graduate programs, 37 minors, and 13 pre-professional programs.

Students experience a challenging academic environment that sets a path for lifelong learning. Founded in 1891, TLU resides on 184 scenic acres just 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin. A diverse student body of approximately 1,300 with classes averaging fewer than 20 students provides a sense of community and an environment where individuality and personal growth are as integral to success as rigorous academics. This fall, the university added a new master’s program in data Analytics, as well as an integrated science major.

TLU also prides itself on developing the whole student.

The co-curriculum and extra-curriculum is developed and implemented by students, faculty, and staff to provide a variety

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of academic, social, and cultural activities and organizations.

Special emphasis is also placed on civic engagement and service learning. From 2016 through 2017, students, faculty and staff logged more than 16,000 hours of community service.

Approximately one-third of students participate in one of 18 intercollegiate athletic teams. Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, indoor and outdoor track & field, cross country and tennis. Women participate in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and 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 a quarter of the university’s full-time students participate in TLU’s music, dramatic media, and visual arts programs. 2017-2018 was also an exciting year for TLU’s music choir and theatre programs.

The Caroline M. Weston Center for the Performing Arts had its grand opening this January and was the most ambitious construction project in university history. The new space includes a black box studio theatre, video production space, additional dressing room and green room, a 32,000-squarefoot School of Music Building featuring band, choir, orchestra, and ensemble rehearsal halls, studio and classroom space, student practice rooms, faculty offices and renovations to the Jackson Auditorium bathrooms and lobby.

TLU also encourages students to study abroad, participate in seminars, internships, and facultystudent research, and become involved in various organizations and activities.

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TLU AT A GLANCE • Private, four-year, faith-based university • Located 35 miles from San Antonio and 50 miles from Austin • 27 majors, 3 graduate programs, 37 minors, and 13 pre-professional programs • New master’s program in Data Analytics and new major in Integrated Science • Approximately 1,300 students • 77 faculty members • More than 99 percent of students receive financial aid • 1/3 of students participate in athletics • Member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference • 2018 U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 “Best Value” & No. 2 “Best Colleges” in the Western Region • 2017 U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 “Best Value” & No. 2 “Best Colleges” in the Western Region • President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll member since 2012 • Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education since 2012 • The Princeton Review: 2016 Best Western College • Washington Monthly’s 2016 College Rankings: “Best Baccalaureate Colleges”

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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 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.

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“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.”

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GBRA’s staff works with county emergency management 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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Football T his football season, the Guadalupe Country will experience the usual excitement of the Friday Night Lights, only this year things might be slightly different. From new head football coaches to new districts, a new era has begun for football programs and the community.

The Seguin Matadors will head into its third year under the direction of head coach Travis Bush.

For the past two seasons, Bush has been changing the culture in the Class 5A football program. Although the overall record doesn’t show it, the Matadors have shown growth in every game.

But that might change.

From the UIL realignment, Seguin football will compete in District 12-5A-Division I in Region III. The Matadors will face the usual Dripping Springs, but also will compete against Austin ISD programs — Crockett, Johnson, Lanier, McCallum, Reagan and Travis.

Despite the new faces the Matadors will play, the classic rivalry matchup with the neighboring New Braunfels Unicorns is still on the schedule. The huge preseason game is still on so the wages and bets will continue.

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The town’s most successful UIL program in recent years is the Class 4A Navarro Panthers, but many changes have occurred at Navarro High School.

The Slot-T guru Les Goad has left Navarro and has joined Hays CISD to head up the football program at Buda Hays High School.

Rod Blount, who has spent the past four seasons at Mathis, replaced Goad but plans to keep the same Slot-T atmosphere in Navarro.

Along with a new football head coach and athletic director, the Panthers have stayed in District-13-4A-Division II, but, with the UIL realignments, its division has welcomed longtime playoff rival Cuero and Austin Eastside Memorial.

With the new changes, the Navarro Panthers will have a few obstacles to overcome and that should be exciting to see.

Meanwhile, the Marion Bulldogs entered a new district and have received a new football head coach as well.

Marion’s former coach Bruce Salmon left to head up the Kyle Lehman Lobos. Marion hired new head coach and athletic director Ryne Miller to take over the Bulldog program.

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In addition to a new coach, the Bulldogs find themselves in the in the new-look District 15-3A-Division I in Region IV for football. Marion will compete against holdovers San Antonio-Cole and Universal City-Randolph along with Cotulla, Jourdanton, Karnes City and Lyle.

The football program claimed a district title last season, but with a new coach and new district, things will be different this coming season.

The Lifegate Christian Falcons recently earned their second state title after defeating the Granbury North-Central Academy Pioneers 90-40 in the TAPPS Six-Man Division III state championship game.

The state title capped their successful career as the team went 9-3 overall under the direction of head coach John Rabon. Although after the state championship game, Rabon retired from Falcon football and the program has yet to hire a new football head coach.

Although things may seem uncertain, all football programs are on the right track to dominate this season.

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Healthgrades Recognizes Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for Achievements in Patient Safety and Patient Experience

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) announced that it has been recognized for two distinctions in quality excellence from Healthgrades: the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for the second year in a row and the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

Healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

Only 65 out of just over 4,500 hospitals evaluated for patient safety and patient experience excellence achieved both distinctions. This places GRMC within the top 2 percent of eligible hospitals in the nation to receive both awards. This distinction recognizes Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious, potentially preventable complications, as well as providing a positive experience for patients during their hospital stays.

Patient Safety During the study period (2014 to 2016), Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in safety provided to patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes for 13 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This distinction places GRMC among the top 10 percent of all short-term acute care hospitals in the nation to receive this recognition.

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Patient Experience In addition to being recognized as one of Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients, GRMC also out-performed peer hospitals in patient experience. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience and has received the 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

“At GRMC, we approach each patient interaction with the goal of meeting and exceeding their expectations”, said Elizabeth Pastrano, Patient Experience Coordinator at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. “Every positive encounter that a patient has during their stay is a direct result of our team’s commitment to providing quality healthcare to each patient we are have the privilege to care for”.

Healthgrades evaluated performance by applying a scoring methodology to 10 patient experience measures, using data collected from a 32-question patient experience survey of the hospital’s own patients. The survey questions focus on patients’ perspectives of their care in the hospital. The topics of these questions ranged from cleanliness and noise levels in patient rooms to factors such as pain management and responsiveness to patients’ needs. The measures also include whether a patient would recommend the hospital to friends or family.

“Patient experience surveys offer important insights about hospitals and their commitment to providing patients with outstanding experience, and furthermore, consumers value that information when making care decisions,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Hospitals that have received the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award have received high marks from their most important stakeholders—the patients themselves.”

Statistics are based on Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology, which is primarily constructed using AHRQ Technical Specifications version 5E applied to MedPAR data for years 2014 through 2016 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

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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.

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January: Martin Luther King Jr. March

January

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January and Seguin marks the civil rights icon’s life with a full slate of events the weekend before which have included a “Taste of Soul” lunch and a evening gala. It all culminates in the Monday march from Seguin’s Central Park to Texas Lutheran University for a special program at the 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 prow-

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February

The second month of the year sees the Seguin Education Foundation pull out all the stops for its annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser. The event raises money that goes into the classrooms of Seguin ISD schools

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Fun facts about Seguin

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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March: Texas Independence Day

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 throughout the year for those who find their tummies rumbling for a little taste of what Seguin has to offer. 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 month also includes a showcase for Teatro de

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March: Tri-County Antique Tractor Pullers 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 acts as a fundraiser for the organization. For more information, visit www.teatrodeartes.org .

March also marks the month where the Seguin Commission on the Arts gets together to shine a spotlight on local artists and the arts community. The event, which includes the Run to Create 5K Fun Run, as well as a variety of events from photography to sculpture to poetry readings and painting in the park. Check out seguinarts.com as the event approaches.

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FAITH | Your guide to local places of worship Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 935 E. Mountain St. Seguin, TX 78155 830-379-1690 Sunday Divine Service 10:00 am Sunday School 8:45 am Everyone is invited

Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Walnut Street Church of Christ Minister Ken Walters

395 Lifegate Lane Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-0850

FM 466 - 3 miles south of Seguin

Sunday Services Bible Study: 9 a.m.

Worship: 10 a.m.

Evening: 6 p.m.

Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Home Meetings & Christian School Ministry K-12

www.lifegateseguin.com

St. John Lutheran Church 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 (New Confirmation classes begin in August)

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Following Jesus Together FM 467 & Church Road (near New Berlin)

830-303-4669

Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. christluth@gmail.com www.christelmcreek.com

Everyone is welcome!

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EST. 1870

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Emanuel's Lutheran Church

Email walnutstreetcoc@att.net www.walnutstchurchofchrist.com

Rev. Dr. David Collins III

830-914-2383 FM 465 S. • Marion, TX

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

Sunday School

9:15 am Classes for all ages

Seasons Contemporary Worship

10:30 am in the Christian Life Center

Traditional Worship

8:00 & 10:30 am in the Sanctuary

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FAITH | Your guide to local places of worship

SUNDAYS

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Chapel) 8:45 a.m. Coffee Hour (McKeogh Hall) 9:15 a.m. Children’s Christian Formation (K-4) (Sunday School Wing) 9:15 a.m. Youth Christian Formation (5-12) (Youth House) 9:15 a.m. Adult Christian Formation (McKeogh Hall) 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Church)-nursery provided Rector- The Rev. Alex Easley Holloway alexeasley@standrewseguin.org

All are Welcome 201 E. Nolte • Seguin • 830-372-4330 www.staseguin.org

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

www.faithseguin.org - Email: office@faithseguin.org www.facebook.com/FaithLutheranChurchSeguinTx

Sunday Worship Service 9 am | Pastor Jim Craver Sunday School 10:30 am | Preschool | 2, 3 & 4-year-olds Extended Care, 7 am - 6 pm “Words of Faith” broadcast on KWED 1580 AM Sunday mornings at 8:00 am

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 11:00 AM Ministry for all age groups

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2555 Friedens Church Rd. Phone (830) 303-7729

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: 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Monthly:

Women’s Bible Study

1121 E. Walnut St. Seguin TX (Corner of King and Walnut Street) 830-379-5421 www.FirstPresSeguin.org

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“By this shall all men know you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35

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

814 N Bauer • Seguin, Texas 78155

(830) 379-4312

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March also brings in farmers from across the state who put their older farm equipment to the test with the Tri-County Antique Tractor Pullers.

The sounds of America’s favorite past time takes over the Starcke Park as Little League swings into session.

April

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

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Ladies from across the country descend upon the town to cook up their best pot of chili for the world’s second largest chili cookoff during the Texas Ladies State Chili Cookoff. Hundreds of community members are invited to join in the celebration as guest judges narrowing down the their favorites. A panel of VIP judges make the final selections, crowning the winner. Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter and the city of Seguin.

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.

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The American Cancer Society also holds its annual Relay For Life event in Seguin. The event brings community members together to fight a common enemy — cancer with mini fundraisers throughout the year and the big event in April.

Relay for Life is the largest fundraising event for the American Cancer Society.

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May: DuckFest

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April: Texas Ladies State Chili Cookoff

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.

In honor of Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation week, the Seguin Police Department partnered with

May: Badges, Bikes and Tykes Event the Seguin Fire Department hosts the annual Badges, Bikes and Tykes event in the Starcke Park. The celebration brings local first responders and families together for afternoon of fun, games, lunch and a bike give-a-way.

The Navarro Education Foundation sets sail with its largest fundraising event in Walnut Springs Park with DuckFest. The annual event sees thousands of rubber duck afloat into Walnut Branch for the annual duck race.

The event raises money that goes into the classrooms of Navarro ISD schools in special grants to help teachers launch programs and initiatives that the regular budget can’t fund.

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June: Taste of Seguin

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.

July

June

The summer marks the start of the Central Park 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.

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.

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The month of July has a patriotic flare in 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 days 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.

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August: Seguin’s Birthday Party

July: 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 fundraiser 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 PAGE 52

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December: Holiday Stroll Parade

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. Find out when they arrive by checking www.fumcscguin.com.

Seguin and Guadalupe County residents love their hunting and fishing – so much so that they have an event devoted to it. Buck Fever provides a program for adults and youth to exhibit their previous rears of deer harvest, exotic displays, and includes educational/commercial booths. The event consists of two 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.

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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 ISD campuses recognize the day and the local veterans who work for the district.

Toward the end of the month, bells begin ringing marking the official start of the Christmas season, as the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off. Community members spend their time ringing the bell, helping to collect funds for the Seguin Unit.

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.

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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.

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.

Texas Lutheran University also marks the season with one of the hottest tickets in town for its Christmas Vespers service – a celebration of music and word. While the event is free, tickets are required.

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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