News

Split decision on Seguin ISD bonds
SEGUIN — Seguin ISD officials are regrouping after voters rejected two of the four proposed bond packages.
May 11, 2008

Matthies wins second term as Seguin mayor
SEGUIN — Mayor Betty Ann Matthies was sent back to City Hall for another four-year term by nearly 68 percent.
May 11, 2008

Marion voters tap MISD and council spots
MARION — The Marion ISD board of trustees will install a new member this month.
May 11, 2008

Cevallos and Gonzales win council seats
SEGUIN — District 1 challenger Kathy Contreras jumped ahead with 52 percent of 140 ballots cast during early voting, but Manuel Cevallos prevailed.
May 11, 2008

Voters in Staples opt to become new city
STAPLES — Despite what one resident called “some drama” on election day, proponents for incorporating the Staples community prevailed Saturday with a 85-36 vote.
May 11, 2008

Boathenge creator ventures into go karts
McQUEENEY — When four-year-old Dakota Dawson found a brand new go kart under the family Christmas tree, grandpa Kyle’s creative talent shifted into overdrive.
May 09, 2008

How does Seguin ISD’s bond compare?
SEGUIN — The Rockets and the Matadors might have more in common than meets the eye.
May 09, 2008

Fundraiser for Patterson Memorial Scholarship
SEGUIN — For years, Teyran “Ty” Patterson dreamed of being a law enforcement officer.
May 09, 2008

Gators spotted in Seguin’s Starcke Park
SEGUIN — One young alligator was captured in Starcke Park on Wednesday night and the search for the animal’s mother and siblings continues.
May 08, 2008

Area students attend Seguin PD DARE program
SEGUIN — Hundreds of aspiring singers, surgeons and sports heroes packed the stands of Goldie Harris Gym.
May 08, 2008

GV attorney fires back at the county
SEGUIN — An attorney for the Green Valley Special Utility District said it has a responsibility to supply quality drinking water to its customers.
May 08, 2008

Candidates talk about Seguin’s future
SEGUIN — Streets, drainage, infrastructure supporting it, retail and economic development were some of the questions fielded by incumbents and challengers for the mayor’s office.
May 08, 2008

Homeschool students get chance to put on play
SEGUIN — Being rude does not come naturally to Lauren Wieding.
May 07, 2008

County takes aim at local water district
GUADALUPE COUNTY — A water district’s practice of painting fire hydrants black prompted county commissioners to ask it to relinquish portions of its service area.
May 07, 2008

Seguin City Council approves mural contract
SEGUIN — City Council paved the way to put the city’s downtown historical mural project back on the front burner Tuesday night.
May 07, 2008

Case for drug court presented to Rotary Club
SEGUIN — On a spectrum where drug and driving while intoxicated law violators will either rehabilitate themselves or go to prison.
May 07, 2008

Nonprofit looks to give kids a safe place
SEGUIN — Christian Aviles wasn’t trying to start anything.
May 07, 2008

City manager accepts Officer Womack’s appeal
SEGUIN — A Seguin Police officer will return to duty this week after his recent dismissal was overturned.
May 06, 2008

McKinney Surplus selling military gear
SEGUIN — Meals-Ready-To-Eat. Scratchy wool Army blankets, new and used.
May 06, 2008

People vying for Marion City Council seats
MARION — Three open at-large seats on the Marion City Council have drawn three incumbents and one challenger.
May 06, 2008