Each January, thousands of people across the country gather in hamlets, towns and cities to honor a man and continue fighting to see his dream realized. Seguin, its residents and visitors are no different.
Youngsters who take part in the Guadalupe County Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show take away much more from the event than ribbons and cash — they learn something that can last forever.
Students stood in front of their desks as their parent, guardian or volunteer sat in their seat.
It’s happening more and more frequently.
For nearly six years, the Joe F. Saegert campus sat vacant.
With the turning of the calendar into a new year, generally people begin to think of change.
The ball in Times Square has dropped, the fireworks that lit up the sky are smoke, the champaign sipped, black-eyed peas eaten and the New Year has officially begun.
It’s the start of a new year, and inevitably, community members will want to toast to new beginnings with a glass of bubbly and late night pyrotechnics display.
Over the next few days, families all over the country will load up SUVs, cars and trucks and head over the river and through the woods to various holiday destinations.
Preparing Guadalupe County students for their future does not always entail college prep.
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no east feat. It is the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn. It takes commitment, time, effort and responsibility.
The art of coding is a valuable skill in a job market. And it is showing no signs of letting up. More and more children are becoming adept at computer-based skills, and it is likely the future holds endless opportunities for those who learn to code.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... for most.
For 20 years, the Lazy U Ranch has served veterans in various ways.
The bells are tolling and we all know, or should know, what that means.
The sponsors of the Seguin ISD SMART (Seguin Matadors Athletic and Recreation Training) program picked a great time to allow the athletes to show off their skills.
As much as many of us don’t want to admit it, the holiday season is upon us.
For some it might be hard to imagine receiving a utility bill totaling 50%, 60% or more than the average monthly statement.
Thursday night was a peculiarly busy one for fire crews in this county and neighboring areas.
Texas is ranked second in the nation in terms of its number of people battling food insecurity, according to published on the San Antonio Food Bank’s website.
In a county with an estimated 32,000 veterans, it’s no wonder this community steps up in a big way to honor them and the so many more who have served in the U.S. military.
The people in this county are no strangers to showing reverence where it is due.
As of Saturday, white-tailed deer hunting season is in full swing in Guadalupe County.
The beginning of fall brings with it many pleasantries, hot toddies, bundled clothes, cool weather and an extra hour of sleep.
“Common ground.”
It’s getting really scary outside.
Thousands of Guadalupe County residents voted last week and more are expected to do it this week as well.
Whew, it seemed like that dry, scorching hot weather would never let up.
Guadalupe County United Way has been a part of the Seguin community since 1986, and since it’s inception has amassed millions of dollars in donations to dozens of agencies across the area.
Recently, a lucky group of fourth-grade elementary school students were treated to an amazing gift, the gift of culture.
As the saying goes, the youth is the future. It’s because of this fact that Seguin continues to show local students they don’t need to leave this growing community in search of jobs when all they need is right at their doorstep.
The cost of healthcare is high. Residents with chronic illness and ones economically challenged find it difficult to match the costs of ever increasing prices of medications.
Early voting begins Monday in this upcoming general election.
The weather finally appears to have broken, temperatures have fallen and it’s become a bit easier to be out and about in this section of Texas.
With numbers similar to ones recorded by the nation as a whole, the city of Seguin’s police department saw mostly falling numbers in reported crimes from 2017 to last year.
During the spring, a cadre of volunteers gather for a quick breakfast, pick up supplies and then head out into the community with one thing on their minds — trash.
Too often its the hidden secret no one wants to discuss.
Almost every year, right about this time, law enforcement officers across the country get a little furrier. Some participate in the Movember movement, while locally it’s “No Shave November.”
The Guadalupe County Fair rolled into town with its official opening on Thursday.
Flu season is upon us and it’s important now more than ever to get that flu shot. According to the Texas Department of Health Services, tens of thousands of people have died over the last three flu seasons due to complications from the virus, and the death toll shows no signs of slowing down…
Last week as Seguin residents were enjoying an evening with neighbors, many took it a step further than just opening their yards.
Tours area students took last week in observance of National Manufacturing Day held a great deal of importance.
In the past 10 years, we’ve seen downtown Seguin evolve.
It’s about so much more than just one night a year.
With two spillgates failed, two lakes emptied, and the threat of the remaining four being drained at some point pending a court battle, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority has long said it lacks the funding mechanism necessary to maintain the ancient hydroelectric dam system.
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer found in women.
This week the GBRA pumped the brakes on its plan to build a new $6.6 million set of offices in New Braunfels, instead opting for a temporary building to add additional space to its existing facility in Seguin.
Voting trends for college-age students are on the rise, according to a recent study by the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement.
The look on children’s faces when they hold a baby chicken or see a cow for the first time is priceless.
Nearly everyone in our society has been or will be affected by the effects of cancer in some form.
Each year millions of dogs and cats are captured or surrendered and taken to shelters.
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