We live in a time of uncertainty. Nobody knows when the COVID-19 changes to our lives and patterns will end. We don’t know how many people will flood hospitals across the country and we don’t know how many people we will ultimately lay to rest because of this disease.
In the midst of the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, most all of us are doing our best to remain healthy.
We are living in unprecedented times.
Last week, well before the announcement came that districts across the state would shutter their doors, educators sprung into action.
It’s here.
In a tightly-knit community like Seguin, we all have to have each others’ backs.
The World Health Organization is calling it a pandemic. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading globally. And while it’s mortality rate remains low, government agencies, universities, organizations and groups are making the call to cancel or postpone events.
Community. That’s what started the West End Project. That’s what helped it thrive. And that is what will keep it going long into the future.
Cancer sucks.
College isn’t for everyone.
This presidential election cycle is one for the books. With a couple of hotly contested local races, plus the presidential election, voters have come out in hordes to cast their ballots.
The mission remains the same and the team is still committed to fighting the good fight.
Guadalupe County is a rural community and filled with farms and ranches that produce much needed crops for every day life.
In its recent session, the Texas Legislature targeted the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services for assistance.
Come Tuesday, residents wishing to cast ballots in the March joint primary will have the chance to put democracy to work — at least those who registered to vote.
Berklee Andrews and her team of friends, along with the parents from the Seguin Christian Academy, are putting the fun back into fundraisers.
A little more than a month ago, Ila de los Santos heard the words every mother fears, her daughter, Jaila Castro has cancer.
There are times in our lives when we all could use a helping hand.
On Thursday night, the Silver Center was a place of warmth and celebration.
Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers has aided the long arm of the law about 10 years.
On Friday, it was announced that Seguin ISD Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez would be stepping down at the end of the school year to make the move to Madison, Wisconsin to fill the same role for the district there.
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.
