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Abbott orders Texas bars to close again and restaurants to reduce to 50% occupancy as coronavirus spreads

Friday, June 26, 2020

Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune texastribune.org Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday took his most drastic action yet to respond to the post-reopening coronavirus surge in Texas, shutting bars back down and capping restaurant capacity at 50%. He also shut down river-rafting trips and banned outdoor gatherings of over 100 people unless local officials approve. “At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars," Abbott said in a news release. "The actions in this executive order are essential to our mission to swiftly contain this virus and protect publi...

Abbott pausing other coronavirus reopening phases

Friday, June 26, 2020

(Austin) — Texas is slowing down its coronavirus reopening plan due to an increase in cases. Governor Greg Abbott says businesses will stay open, but it’s important to get control of coronavirus cases. The governor also says he doesn’t not want to shut down the economy and is hopeful the temporary pause of additional re-opening phases will help. Texas has seen cases rise over the past month with Abbott ordering hospitals in four counties to stop elective surgeries. The governor wants people to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and practice good hygiene to prevent coronavirus. The Texas Education Agency is als...

County urges businesses to require face masks

Friday, June 26, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie, The Seguin Gazette Face coverings are recommend to be used while out in public in Guadalupe County. County Judge Kyle Kutscher signed an advisory Friday strongly suggesting that businesses in the county mandate use of face coverings in their establishments to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The advisory comes amid increases across Texas and other states, where higher numbers of positive test results, higher positivity results and more hospitalizations have been realized. “Whereas, based on guidance from our regional public health authority, it is strongly suggested that face coverings be worn while in public or visiting commercial establishments, and to maintai...

Guadalupe County Judge shares more behind advisory on masks, face coverings

Friday, June 26, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Guadalupe County) — Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher is sharing more information behind his decision of advising folks to wear face coverings or masks while out in public. The advisory relating to face coverings was announced and posted by his office Friday afternoon. Kutscher says the advisory is an attempt to help further stop the spread of COVID-19. “This is an advisory relating to the wearing of face mask and it is titled in such a way that it explains to be at a commercial establishments but we want the public to know this is a...

GRMC achieves Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the Third Year in a Row (2018-2020)

Thursday, June 25, 2020

(Seguin) — Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes GRMC as being among the top 5 percent percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Healthgrades evaluated 3,346 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), covering admissions from April 2018 through March 2019, to identify hospital performance. Of those hospitals evaluated, 424 hospitals outperformed their peers-based on their patients’ responses-to achieve this distinction. “It i...

Area businesses help hospital’s effort to fight COVID

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Katy O’Bryan, The Seguin Gazette Local manufacturing businesses rallied together to donate COVID-19 testing machines to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation for the hospital’s efforts in fighting the pandemic. Alamo Group (TX) Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Commercial Metals Company-Steel Texas, GVEC, E.P.M.P. LTD. and Republic Plastics LTD. were involved in the combined effort, donating more than $100,000 in equipment to GRMF for the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. “It was an effort created by Dr. Phillip Rinn. He is a great doctor, local physician, strong family roots; he gets healthcare,” said Elaine Bennett, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, at a recognition ceremony on Tuesday. “Ia...

County follows state’s lead, extends disaster declaration

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie, The Seguin Gazette The county extended it’s local disaster declaration to keep in line with the state’s. County commissioners during a regular meeting Tuesday morning extended the local declaration of disaster order and public health emergency until a similar order Gov. Greg Abbott signed ends statewide. Guadalupe County Commissioners Court approved the measure by a 4-0 vote. Precinct 4 Commissioner Judy Cope was not at the meeting. The order can be rescinded at any time. Emergency Management Coordinator Patrick Pinder recommended the court extend the order another 30 days or until Abbott suspends his order. Pinder made the recommendation following an update h...

Kutscher urges residents to reverse virus trend

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie, The Seguin Gazette Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher is asking the community to come together to help reverse the current trend of rising numbers of positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Following an address from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlining statewide increases in new positive cases of the disease and hospitalizations for it, Kutscher agreed that people need to pitch in for change. People statewide need to go back to practicing social distancing as they did a couple weeks ago, prioritize hygiene, and wear face coverings when around others, Abbott said. “I think that’s a correct way to look a...

Seguin cancels July 4 parade, fireworks

Monday, June 22, 2020

Joe Martin, Seguin Gazette Seguin has canceled all city-based Fourth of July celebrations this year. Seguin City Council members made the decision regarding the Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade during an emergency special meeting Tuesday evening. In an unanimous vote, the council canceled the parade due to safety concerns under a motion by councilman Ernest Leal and seconded by councilwoman Jeanette “Jet” Crabb. “I’m really saddened by [this],” Seguin Mayor Don Keil said. “This is my favorite thing that Seguin does. This is the biggest, loudest and most fun, family event that we have all year long, and unfortunately, we hav...

Mega Food Drive feeds hundreds of families in Seguin

Friday, June 19, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — The city of Seguin is reporting what it says was another successful Mega Food Drive at the Seguin Events Complex. The food drive was hosted Thursday morning by the city of Seguin, New Braunfels Food Bank and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Jennifer Sourdellia, the public information officer for the city of Seguin, says although the first drive in April was a success, this second one proved to be even better for local families. “The last time we did this, we had a few bugs that we needed to work out as far as th...

Seguin ISD takes a look at potential plans for the 2020-2021 school year

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — The Seguin ISD Board of Trustees got its first glance at what the upcoming school year could look like should the COVID-19 pandemic continue across the country. Trustees Tuesday night received an update from the appointed Task Force for Reopening Schools. The task force which consists of district employees has spent the last few weeks trying to figure out ways to better accommodate students. Sean Hoffmann, the chief communications officer for the Seguin ISD, says the idea behind the task force is to lay out all possible options in which to safely educate student...

Calling All Artists

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Special by Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street Program director (Seguin) — Seguin Main Street and the Downtown Business Alliance are looking for artists to submit their artwork to potentially be featured on the 2020 Sip ‘n Stroll mug. Every year, a Seguin landmark is featured on the mug, and the Sip ‘n Stroll Committee selected the 1889 Victorian style Guadalupe County Courthouse to be this year’s featured landmark. “This will be the 10th anniversary of Sip ‘n Stroll, and the committee really wanted to feature a special landmark for the big milestone, and they decided to recognize the former courthouse since so man...

Chick-Fil-A food truck ready to serve community

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Katy O’Bryan, The Seguin Gazette Chick-Fil-A is ready to roll into town… at least for a day and for a good cause. The Chick-Fil-A Westpointe Village’s mobile food truck plans to set up shop from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Seguin Events Complex — Coliseum. The food truck will serve up food during the large food distribution event hosted by the city of Seguin, Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation and the New Braunfels/San Antonio Food Bank. “We love partnering with our area food banks and we do a lot of projects together,” Amy Lohse, brand consultant for Chick-Fil-A, said. “Our Ne...

City, hospital bring food bank to Seguin

Friday, June 12, 2020

Joe Martin, The Seguin Gazette The city of Seguin and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center once again are pairing up with the New Braunfels Food Bank to fill the cupboards of hundreds of community members. A mega food distribution is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. June 18 at the Seguin Events Complex-Coliseum with the intent of feeding up to 1,000 residents. “The COVID-19 pandemic has really taken a toll nationally and locally,” Seguin Public Information Officer Jennifer Sourdellia said. “Now more than ever, there is a struggle for so many to put food on the table. By being a part of thi...

Now Open! ZDT’s resurrects the fun for local families

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — It’s playtime once again at Seguin’s very own amusement park. ZDT’s is looking forward to starting its second week of business following its nearly three month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Sarah Donhauser says not only is its wooden roller coaster back in action but so are its other attractions. Donhauser says ZDT’s is fortunate to be able to open without a reservation or other type of staggered start time for families. Many amusement and waterparks across the state and country are being forced to operate with a reservation system t...

July 4th parade to march on

Thursday, June 04, 2020

Joe Martin, Seguin Gazette The Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade will march on as originally planned. The Seguin City Council decided to move forward with the Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade with a 7-1 vote, with councilman Jeremy Roy voting against, during a special meeting Thursday evening. Although the festivities have the green light, city council members are leaving it up to the people to practice safety measures like social distancing and the wearing of face protection when attending the annual gathering, which typically sees about 10,000 attendees. “I think throughout the county, and all over the country, we’ve learne...

Old SHS clock ready to watch over Matadors again

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Joe Martin, The Seguin Gazette Although the Seguin High School Matador Stadium currently under construction symbolizes a new beginning for students and parents, visiting alumni may recognize a piece of Seguin High School history when clocking into future football games. For decades, the Seguin High School clock tower stood watch over the school, providing students an ever-ticking reminder to get to class. Eventually, time on the clock stopped, but it still stood watch over the school, June 21, 2017, when the tower was torn down to make way for the school’s new campus construction. However, not all of the tower was lost tha...

COVID-19 mobile testing site to popup in Seguin

Friday, May 29, 2020

Felicia Frazar, The Seguin Gazette Residents wanting to get tested for the coronavirus — and meets the requirements — will have the opportunity on Monday at a popup testing site in Seguin. The Guadalupe County Office of Emergency Management and the city of Seguin have teamed up to provide a location for a mobile testing site to set up. The testing site will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 1 in Max Starcke Park at the pavilion, in the 900 block of River Drive E. The testing is by appointment only and reserved for those who meet the requirements &mdash...

Have you filled out your US Census survey?

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — If you have not yet filled out your 2020 US Census form, then you will want to expect a knock on your front door. Guadalupe County and city of Seguin leaders say that’s because census field workers will be arriving in the area this week helping to collect the necessary data and information for this community. The US Census counts every person living in the United States, helps determine those population signs and occurs every 10 years. An invitation to sign-up should have arrived at your home earlier this year. Due to th...

Texas water parks, driver education, adult sports programs among things that can open Friday

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

(Austin) — Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can begin operations with limited occupancy or regulations to protect the health and safety of Texans. Beginning Friday, May 29th, water parks can open but must limit their occupancy to 25 percent of normal operating limits. Components of these water parks that have video arcades must remain closed. Starting Sunday, May 31st...

SHS students earn diploma, associate degree

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Joe Martin, The Seguin Gazette Seguin High School senior Selena Gutierrez will walk the stage this year having earned a diploma and a college degree. She is among a handful of SHS students that have earned an associate degree through the Seguin Early College High School program. Gutierrez’s journey in the program began in eighth grade, she said. “It all started when we were signing up for our classes in middle school,” Gutierrez said. “They were talking about the associate’s degree program and how it saves you a lot of money for college and also gets your first years of college all out o...

FEEDING FAMILIES: Caterpillar partners with food bank for distribution

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Joe Martin, The Seguin Gazette More than a hundred volunteers from the New Braunfels Food Bank and Caterpillar staff members braved the heat Thursday to distribute about 152,000 pounds of food to 760 area residents. The event kicked off Thursday morning in a Caterpillar parking lot with a sea of taillights as residents waited in their vehicles to receive about 200 pounds of food. “It’s actually a mix of products, and based on the number of what we have of that item, they’ll get a portion of each of that pallet,” New Braunfels Food Bank Executive Director Monica Borrego said. “So they’ll ge...

FEEDING FAMILIES: CCSCT hands out food to families in need during pandemic

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Joe Martin, The Seguin Gazette The Seguin Area Community Foundation and the Community Council of South Central Texas joined forces Wednesday at Park West to feed residents directly impacted by the new coronavirus. Throughout the event’s two hours, CCSCT members distributed food to dozens of hungry community members, Community Council of South Central Texas’s Guadalupe County Community Services Coordinator Ernest Leal said. “We started off slow, and eventually it picked up,” he said. “I think it went great. It was worth it because a lot of people looked like they were happy, and the kids were smiling.” CCSCT members worked to distribute about 8...

Cheers! Bars, breweries back in business

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Expect the beer to be colder than ever as bars and taverns in Seguin reopen for business. Bars, breweries, and night clubs are among the latest on a list of operations statewide that can begin serving today as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s Open Texas Plan. Like other operations that are given the green light, each of these establishments will have to operate under 25 percent capacity. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s nearly 5,500 bars have been closed for approximately 70 days. Brian Schmoekel, owner of BS Brewing in Seguin, says fo...

City council reaches consensus to move forward with 4th of July events as planned

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The Seguin City Council wants to give you the freedom to celebrate during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The council gave staff the green light to move forward with the city’s Fireworks Fiesta on Friday, July 3; and the city’s Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade in Texas on Saturday, July 4. The move to host both those popular events also paves the way for KWED’s Freedom Fiesta on Thursday, July 2 in Central Park. The consensus reached by the council on Tuesday night was that both city events should move forwar...

Navarro seniors prepare for live graduation ceremony

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) — A live ceremony is also on the calendar for the graduating class of Navarro High School. Those plans do include a ceremony on Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m. at Erwin-Lee Field, the high school’s football stadium. High School Principal Gary Haas says the district is grateful to be able to have its seniors walk the stage. However due to social distancing and other safety practices, things will be different. “Unless we have something to derail the event, changes in the current safety protocols or something that comes out from the county or fro...

Brewery, winery ready to start pouring drinks again

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Felicia Frazar, The Seguin Gazette A local brewery and winery are ready to open their doors this weekend. BS Brewing owner Brian Schmoekel and Blue Lotus Winery/Texas Mead Works owner Mike Poole said they’ve been preparing for the day they could open up their businesses. That day was Monday as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the immediate reopening of business offices and child care facilities, with bars allowed to reopen under capacity limits beginning Friday. BS Brewing and Blue Lotus Winery, like many other businesses, shut their doors in March following the governor’s shutdown order. So, the moment Schmoekel heard the news on Monday...

County, county attorney match funds to food pantry

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie, Guadalupe County Commissioners Court recently approved a donation to the San Antonio Food Bank to provide sustenance to families here struggling with food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic and possibly beyond. And, a local elected official is doing what he thinks is right by matching the county’s donation. County Attorney David Willborn said helping put food on tables of less fortunate individuals and families is just part of being a good human being. “It’s what I was taught to do and it’s what I’ve learned is the right thing,” Willborn said. “Take care of those less fortunate than us.” On May 12...

Matador Class of 2020 live graduation slated for June 6

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — Seguin High School will host a live graduation event for the Matador Class of 2020 on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Due to the Matador Stadium rebuild project, the graduation ceremony will take place at Canyon High School Stadium, 1510 IH 35 in New Braunfels, at 8 p.m. Due to social distancing guidelines, each graduate may have a total of 5 guests attend and the stands will be marked for family groups of five. Two year olds and younger do not need a ticket. Wristbands will be provided to graduates for their guests. “We are fortunate t...

Governor lays out plan to reopen more across the Lone Star State

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Much more of Texas will be open for business following Governor Greg Abbott’s rollout of Phase II of his Open Texas Plan. During his address on Monday, Abbott announced several key dates for the reopening of several businesses, programs, and sporting events. In addressing the state’s “safe and strategic” opening. Abbott outlined many changes that were effective immediately. “As you know barbershops and hair salons as well as gyms are already open. Effective today, other personal service businesses will also be able to open. Additionally, beginning today, businesses located in office buildings, they are abl...

Seguin ISD looking to move up its start date this fall

Monday, May 18, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — There is a good chance that Seguin ISD students this fall will be returning to school one week earlier. Instead of returning on Aug. 20, students could be heading back to class on Aug. 13. The start date for the 2020-2021 school year, however, might be just the only thing that school district officials can really begin to plan as they still face many unknowns during this COVID-19 pandemic. Trustees met Thursday night to begin discussion on possible changes to what had already been its adopted school calendar. In fact, the calendar for the upcomin...

Food bank, Caterpillar offering food distribution day

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Joe Martin, Seguin Gazette The New Braunfels Food Bank and a local manufacturing company are partnering together to provide the community with food in a big way. Caterpillar is joining with the area food pantry with the hopes of feeding about 1,000 families from around the area with a food distribution event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Caterpillar, 1720 W. Kingsbury. Dozens of volunteers are slated to disperse about a hundred pounds of food to each family, New Braunfels Food Bank Programs Manager Junarin Abueg said. “We try to average over 100 pounds since our goal for this meg...

City of Seguin offer relief to local hotels, motels during pandemic crisis

Monday, May 11, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The city is also doing more to try to help local hotels and motels. The Seguin City Council recently approved two items aimed at providing some relief to hotels and motels that have occupancy tax payments due now to the city of Seguin. Seguin and Main Street Director Kyle Kramm says the first item will allow the hotels to stretch out their currently due payments over the next couple of months. “Some of the hotels had asked for a postponement or a deferral and so we gave them a 30 day deferral if the...

NISD hires Russell as next superintendent

Saturday, May 09, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie, The Seguin Gazette Navarro ISD officially hired its new superintendent. At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, trustees approved hiring Pecos Barstow Toyah’s interim superintendent as Navarro’s incoming superintendent. Wendi Russell was chosen to lead the district following the departure of Superintendent Dee Carter in the coming weeks. “I am excited to be there, I’m excited to be a Navarro Panther,” Russell said Friday. “I’m looking forward to helping the community grow. It’s a fast-growth district.“ In April, the board of trustees named Russell, a 30-year veteran educator, as the lone finalist for the job. Both sides waited 21 days before the offe...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Seguin Launches Grant Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Seguin, TX, May 5, 2020 – The City of Seguin has developed the Seguin Strong Stimulus Program (SSSP), a Small Business Emergency Grant aimed to assist small businesses within the city limits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approved by the Seguin City Council, the SSSP is a local economic development program authorized under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code to help ease the economic strain on local businesses. The program will provide $250,000 in grants through a review committee partnership between the City of Seguin, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, and the Seguin Main Street & CVB. On May 5, 2020, in response to COVID-1...

Steps to Transition to Retail-To-Go

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Starting tomorrow, April 24, retail stores in Texas will be allowed to reopen using a “Retail-To-Go” business model outlined by Governor Abbott. Under this business model, reopened retail establishments are required to maintain social distancing measures by delivering items to customer’s cars, homes, or other locations to minimize contact. This business model will allow small businesses to reach customers while mitigating the spread of Covid-19. The guidelines for the “Retail to-go” business model are outlined below. Retail to-go: All payments should be done over the phone or internet if possible, and contact should be minimized if remote payment is not available. Purchased items should b...

Seguin Today: GRMC named America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Receives the 2020 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. This award recognizes safe surgery practices and lower rates for complications and infections. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that GRMC is in the top eight percent of 4,814 U.S. hospitals for patient safety; specifically GRMC falls into the top four percent of U.S. hospitals for patien...

Seguin Today: Navarro ISD wraps up superintendent search by naming lone finalist

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) — The Navarro ISD has unanimously named a lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools. After months of conducting a superintendent search, the school board on Tuesday night announced Wendi Russell as its selection for the position. Russell currently serves as the interim superintendent for Pecos Barstow Toyah ISD located in West Texas. Russell is a 30 year veteran in the field of education and is originally from Sherman located in North Texas. In addition to Pecos, she has also previously served as an assistant superintendent in VanAlstyne ISD. Russell tells th...

Seguin Gazette: Area businesses send help to pandemic front lines

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie | The Seguin Gazette Realizing the difficulties people face on the front lines of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, locals began donating to help those in need. Owners and employees at Creative Nutrition in Seguin realized employees at local nursing homes, hospitals and more were having a tough go of it. They couldn’t tear themselves away from their work long enough to go out for meals, so those at Creative Nutrition decided to help, owner Ray Arredondo said. “We love Seguin and know a lot of people there. We’ve been able to give back to the community,” he said. “We’r...

Seguin Today: SEDC leaders continue to support local businesses, provide available resources

Monday, April 13, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Despite these uncharted waters brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the local manufacturing community remains healthy. That’s according to Josh Schneuker, the executive director for the Seguin Economic Development Corporation. Schneuker says although things can always change, he is proud of how everyone has come together and is moving forward. “For the most part, things remain healthy, we have been having weekly calls with our manufacturing community just to see how things are going, provide relevant updates to that group as well since many of our major employers are manufacturers here in Segui...

Seguin Today: SEDC looking to help fill job vacancies in Seguin

Monday, April 13, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — The Seguin Economic Development Corporation is doing its part to help put a paycheck in people’s hands. In effort to meet peoples’ needs as well as maintain the strength of the local business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the SEDC has been working steadily to maintain updated information on its Job Board found on its website. Josh Schneuker, the executive director for the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, says the information being updated is to help those who have found themselves recently unemployed. “If you go to seguinedc.com and you hover over the business tab, yo...

Seguin Today: Seguin manufacturing community remaining vigilant during COVD-19 pandemic

Monday, April 13, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Despite these uncharted waters brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the local manufacturing community remains healthy. That’s according to Josh Schneuker, the executive director for the Seguin Economic Development Corporation. Schneuker says although things can always change, he is proud of how everyone has come together and is moving forward. “For the most part, things remain healthy, we have been having weekly calls with our manufacturing community just to see how things are going, provide relevant updates to that group as well since many of our major employers are manufacturers here i...

Seguin Today: Seguin ISD Superintendent to stay in Seguin

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez is staying in Seguin. In a late night announcement Monday, Dr. Gutierrez announced his decision to withdraw his plans to serve as the superintendent of schools for the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, WI. Gutierrez, had agreed to the job earlier this year and was set to leave the Seguin ISD at the end of the school year. Today, Dr. Gutierrez is sharing more details behind this surprise decision — a decision that he says not only explains his reasons for staying but also bring...

Seguin Today: CMC helps GRMC conserve protective gear

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — A group of steel makers has come to rescue of the ER staff at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, GRMC officials say CMC Steel Texas employees, last week, quickly mobilized into action presenting the hospital with a much safer and effective way to not only test patients but to also cut down on the amount of personal protective equipment that was being used to conduct a single test. Tasha Montez, CEO of the Guadalupe Regional Medical Group, says without hesitation, the local steel plant answered th...

Seguin Today: Guadalupe County, city of Seguin recognizes Census Day 2020

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

(Seguin) — The question that everyone is asking today is, “have you filled out your 2020 Census survey?” Today is Census Day. The census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories every 10 years. Each household should have already received their census questionnaire. Today signifies the day that all responses should be reported in. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau has extended the deadline through mid August. Local officials, however, don’t want local individuals and families to wait that long. Guadalupe County Judge Kyle Kutscher says submitting that information is crucial to ensuring federa...

Seguin Today: Seguin Job Shadow Day gives students a close look at local careers

Friday, February 21, 2020

Darren Dunn (Seguin) — Local employers are giving students from Seguin, Navarro and Marion high schools a first hand lesson in how they do their business. Organizers say approximately 150 students participated in this year’s Job Shadow Day, organized by the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and the CTE programs at local schools. Each of the students got to pick one of the job shadow opportunities available. Carlos Moreno, the owner of Lonestar Home Solutions, says the job shadow program is a good idea, and he was eager to have his company be a part of it. “Kids ar...

Seguin Gazette: Students get inside look at career paths during shadow program

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Joe Martin Seguin Gazette Area high school students dropped pencils for dental equipment and book bags for reflective vests and shadowed area business professionals. More than 70 students participated in the Seguin Job Shadow Day, a program where the teens, shadow jobs at several locations around town, including the Seguin Police Department, Connover Veterinary Hospital and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Navarro High School seniors Bryce Parrish, 18, Euler DeLeon, 18 and Seguin High School junior Emily Hunter, 16 spent their day with the Seguin Fire Department. “I love it,” Seguin Fire Battalion Chief Frank Herrera said. “I think it’s a good idea to hav...

Local High School Students Will Experience Various Careers Through the Seguin Job Shadow Program

Friday, February 14, 2020

Seguin, TX – On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, more than 70 local high school juniors and seniors will be trade in their textbooks and classroom lectures to shadow local business professionals in a wide array of occupations, while experiencing careers at 22 different Seguin businesses during the second annual Seguin Job Shadow Day in Seguin, TX. The Seguin Job Shadow Day is a collaborative effort between the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce, Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD and Marion ISD. Participating businesses include: Alamo Group Texas, Caterpillar, City of Seguin, Seguin Police Department, Seguin Fire Department, CMC Steel Texas...

Seguin Gazette: Local barbecue flavor hits grocer shelves

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Steffanie Agnew | The Seguin Gazette The taste of Seguin barbecue hit the shelves at H-E-B stores across the state on Monday. Davila’s BBQ’s special dry rub launched in more than 200 stores in the state after being named a finalist in the grocery chain’s Quest for Texas Best competition, Davila’s BBQ co-owner Adrian Davila said. “We were fortunate enough to become a finalist, and now we are a Primo Pick,” he said. “It’s our signature dry rub that my grandfather invented, the original mix. We’ve been using it for over 60 years in our restaurant.” The dry rub is used on all thei...

Community Council of South Central Texas Inc. Receives $315,000 Self Sufficiency Fund Grant

Friday, February 07, 2020

AUSTIN - The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded Community Council of South Central Texas Inc. along with Alamo Colleges and Workforce Solutions Alamo a $315,000 Self Sufficiency Fund training grant to help 150 individuals transition into the workforce. The grant will help provide job training skills for occupations such as certified nursing assistants, phlebotomists and patient care technicians. Grant funding from the Self Sufficiency Fund will assist in developing the technical education and learning environment that will lead to industry recognized certificates and credentials. “Self Sufficiency grants not only equip students with the skills necessary to earn competitive, high-demand jobs i...

Seguin Gazette: QuikTrip announces Seguin stop

Sunday, February 02, 2020

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette A gas station with an eye on customer’s appetites and fuel tanks is making its way to Seguin next month. Construction of a QuikTrip is slated to begin as early as February in northeast corner of Austin Street and Interstate 10, Seguin Economic Development Director Josh Schneuker said. The Oklahoma-based chain is hoping to draw in customers through its high standards for customer service and quality food, QuikTrip spokesperson Mike Thornbrugh said. “Here at QuikTrip we’re not shy or bashful about this, but we believe that our employees are the best in the business, so we believe that ou...

Seguin Gazette: City paving the way for $10M in road projects

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Seguin residents can expect work to begin on millions of dollars in updates to area roads and beyond throughout the coming year. City council approved the funding for street repairs and additions through the issuance of about $10.2 million in Certificates of Obligations during a regular meeting last week. “A lot of these projects are geared towards infrastructure projects that the council and the citizens are very concerned about,” Seguin City Manager Steve Parker said. “We see a lot of street projects, and overlays and things like that, and those things are key to making sure we’re keepin...

Seguin Daily News: City makes way for new housing development in Seguin

Friday, January 24, 2020

(Seguin) — The Seguin City Council has officially taken action that helps to clear the way for a new residential development that will eventually bring 400 new homes to the city of Seguin. The council on Tuesday approved two items related to the Lily Springs subdivision, a Pulte Homes community along Highway 46 that will be built just north of Cordova Road. The first item called for the council to approve the a parkland agreement with the developer. City Parks Director Jack Jones says the neighborhood did a great job putting together its plans for the neighborhood’s park space. “The difference with thi...

Seguin Gazette: Couple hopes to convert old fire house to distillery

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Johnny Pickles Distillery, a new whiskey manufacturing company, is looking to make its way to Seguin. At the helm of the project are entrepreneurs and Austin residents Jen and Nate Forman. “We’ve been putting together the concept of this business for a couple of years now,” Nate said. “We are really excited. We have been saving up and planning and doing other things professionally while we chased our whiskey enthusiasm. Our vision, our excitement and our dream is to bring craft spirits, infused liqueur and cocktail bitters to the community.” The couple has their eyes fixed on the 40-year-old firehous...

Seguin Economic Development Corporation Prepares to Host Winter Job Fair

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Seguin, TX – Searching for a new job or looking to advance your career in the New Year? Job fairs are a great way to meet multiple, potential employers all in one place and have on-the-spot interviews-all while practicing your career skills. The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is set to host the 2020 Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Texas Lutheran University’s Jackson Park Student Activity Center located at 824 Fleming Dr., Seguin, TX 78155. Seguin area employers will be hiring for entry, intermediate and advanced-level positions. Participating companies include Alamo Group, Caterpillar...

Seguin Texas Economic Development Corporation Launches Dynamic Website to Enhance Business Growth

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Seguin, TX - The city of Seguin, Texas is growing and thriving as a regional manufacturing, healthcare and retail hub. To capitalize on this growth, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) recently launched a new website to attract more businesses and workers to the area. The website is a resource that businesses can use in a variety of ways such as searching for available properties to purchase or lease. It also provides overviews of the region’s top industries including average annual wages and the total number of employees in each industry. To design, build and launch the online business resource, SEDC partnere...

The Texas: Texas Continues to Lead Nation in Economic Growth, Report Shows

Monday, January 13, 2020

New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Texas once again led the nation in economic growth during the third quarter of 2019. With a 4.0 percent growth rate, Texas was 0.8 points ahead of the next-closest state: Utah. This growth is down from its Q1 and Q2 rates of 5.3 percent and 4.7 percent, respectively. Texas economic growth amounted to 8.8 percent of the entire economic growth in the United States during the quarter and represented 74 percent of the Southwest region (AZ, NM, OK, and TX). In total, the Lone Star state posted nearly $1.9 trillion in GDP. In terms of current-dolla...

Seguin Daily News: New Seguin City Manager takes his seat at the council chambers

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — It was a new beginning for the Seguin City Council on Tuesday. The meeting wasn’t just the first meeting of the new year, but it was also the very first meeting for new Seguin City Manager Steve Parker. Mayor Don Keil welcomed Parker to the meeting, and Parker shared some thoughts about his first couple days on the job. He says he’s excited to be here in the city of Seguin. “It’s been a great first two days. This town, this community, this staff has been more than welcoming. I spent a lot o...

Seguin Gazette: New shop shaking it up with nutritional offerings

Sunday, January 05, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Often when a coworker invites another to lunch, the guessing game of where to eat begins. Ideas of eateries are tossed about, only to be shot down for one reason or another. Well, a Seguin woman and her business partners are hoping to end the debate and are inviting the hungry masses to visit their new spot for a healthful, energizing, liquid lunch. Seguin Nutrition recently opened up shop in downtown Seguin. “It’s a healthy shake and tea bar,” said Nicole Marcell, one of the partners who own and operate the shop. “We have meal replacement shakes.” Offering shakes made mostl...

Dallas Fed: TEXAS IS BUSINESS FACILITIES’ 2019 STATE OF THE YEAR

Friday, January 03, 2020

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Texas has been named Business Facilities’ 2019 State of the Year, becoming the firststate to win BF’s top honor for the fourth time. The Lone Star State won the magazine’s inaugural SOTY designation in 2007; Texas also was BF’s State of the Year winner in 2012 and 2016. The top five Texas projects in terms of capital investment last year brought a tidal wave of more than $30 billion in capex to TX, while the top five job-creating projects netted nearly 15,000 direct new jobs. “As we ring in 2020, it’s time to acknowledge that Texas has by far bee...

Dallas Fed: Texas Economic Indicators

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Texas economy continues to grow at a healthy pace. Job growth ticked up in November, and the October growth rate was revised up. The unemployment rate remained at a record low, indicating continued tightness in the labor market. The Texas Business-Cycle Index rose, and firms responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey reported increased production on net. Texas crude oil production grew through mid-December, while Texas exports fell in October. Read full article.

Seguin Gazette: NISD gifted large tech machinery, funds to store it

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Through an anonymous donation, Navarro High School is slated to receive high-tech machinery that will broaden the horizons of its engineering and manufacturing students. The Navarro Independent School District’s board of trustees unanimously accepted the donation of an Odysseus saw and an Atlas Robot along with $24,000 for storage rent of the equipment during Monday’s regular board meeting. The motion was made by trustee Hank Dietert and seconded by trustee Tracy Large. Navarro ISD Superintendent Dee Carter advocated for the acquisition of the equipment. However, she admitted that many factors come with its procurement. “There’s so much planning involved,” sh...

Seguin Daily News: Downtown businesses to get a facelift

Monday, December 16, 2019

Darren Dunn, Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today (Seguin) — The Seguin Main Street Advisory Board and Seguin City Council recently approved seven FIX-IT Façade grants for repairs and rehabilitations to seven downtown properties. The FIX-IT Façade grant has been one of the most effective tools for downtown revitalization. “So many of the downtown buildings have been revitalized using the FIX-IT façade grants,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director, “Small projects like repairing windows to large projects like removal of slip covers have all been funded in part by FIX-IT Façade grants. The grant program’s flexibility allows it to mee...

Seguin Gazette: Business bootcamp aims at building up women entrepreneurs

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Management at Workforce Solutions Alamo is looking for a few good women. The regional branch of the statewide service agency plans to host a series of seminars aimed at women who have already started their own businesses or are looking to began one. Sparked by a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, the seminars will be grouped together as a “Women’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp” and comprise a virtual participation aspect for people in different areas to attend, said Tiffany Harris, Workforce Solutions Alamo business engagement manager. “It’s basically to help these women take that step, decide if they wan...

United Alloy Inc. to Build New $35 Million Manufacturing Facility in Seguin, Texas

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

SEGUIN, TEXAS – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the City of Seguin announced today that United Alloy, Inc will build its new 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Seguin, Texas. United Alloy will build on a 27-acre site situated between 8th Street and Guadalupe Street, just south of Interstate 10. The project will represent a total capital investment of at least $35 million and will result in the creation of at least 100 new jobs over a three year ramp up period.

SABJ: Executive Q&A: Seguin economic development director on manufacturing

Thursday, November 21, 2019

By Jessica Corso – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Alamo Group isn't the only manufacturer in Seguin to make headlines this year. In April, Niagara Bottling LLC announced that it was adding a production line to its area plant and hiring 30 workers. And in September, the city announced that Continental Structural Plastics Inc. was building a plant on the proposed site for a Cerealto Siro Foods bakery, which never materialized. Josh Schneuker, who leads the Seguin Economic Development Corp., was in Tokyo with Gov. Greg Abbott when the plastics factory deal was announced. Schneuker sat with the Business Journal to discuss the past year for Seguin's manufacturing industry an...

Dallas Fed: Pace of Texas Manufacturing Expansion Slows, but Outlook Improves

Monday, October 28, 2019

October 28, 2019 For this month’s survey, Texas business executives were asked supplemental questions on borrowing conditions and credit availability. Results for these questions from the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey and Texas Retail Outlook Survey have been released together. Read the special questions results. Texas factory activity continued to expand in October, albeit at a markedly slower pace, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, fell nine points to 4.5, suggesting a moderation in output growth in October.

SABJ: Seguin tractor maker closes $352M acquisition; expands into new product line

Monday, October 28, 2019

By Jessica Corso – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Oct 28, 2019, 8:56am CDT Updated Oct 28, 2019, 10:35am EDT Alamo Group Inc. has finalized the $352 million purchase of Michigan-based Morbark LLC, which moves the heavy equipment manufacturer into the forest management business. The Seguin company recently notified investors that it closed on the deal, which was announced in September. The purchase adds new factories for Alamo [NYSE: ALG] in Ohio and Quebec and gives the company its first factory in Michigan. "As is our general practice, we intend to maintain the Morbark brands in the market place and are glad that Dave Herr, president of Morbark, will continue in that rol...

Seguin Gazette: Parker selected for city manager position

Friday, October 25, 2019

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Oct 25, 2019 The search is over and Seguin has selected its next city manager. Steve Parker was announced as the city’s next top administrator in a statement released Thursday from city hall. “After reviewing approximately 40 applicants for the job, Steve Parker immediately rose to the top,” Mayor Don Keil said. “Along with his proven expertise in managing all aspects of city management, he has an enthusiasm and a personality that will go well with the rapid growth and development of our city.” The selection ends a five-month search to replace City Manager Doug Faseler, who earlier this yea...

Dallas Fed: San Antonio Economic Indicators

Thursday, October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019 San Antonio’s economy expanded at a robust pace in September. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index expanded at its fastest rate since 2016, and recent job growth surged despite tight labor markets. Wages rose in September, and office space demand was steady in the second quarter. Read full article.

SABJ: UTSA lands $1.2M grant to support trade for manufacturers

Thursday, October 24, 2019

By Jeannette Garcia – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal Oct 24, 2019, 3:21pm EDT The University of Texas at San Antonio was granted $1.2 million by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to support its Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center. The center assists manufacturing and service companies that have experienced a decline in sales and employment due to foreign competition, specifically imports. If a company meets certain the center's criteria — which includes a decline in sales or production over the last 12 months compared to the prior 12 months, or be able to demonstrate declines in a product line if it accounts for at least 25% of the total sale...

Seguin Gazette: Showcase puts CTE classes in spotlight

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Joe Martin - The Seguin Gazette The halls of the Seguin Coliseum were filled with the sounds of bustling business owners and local educators Monday evening as the first-ever Career and Technical Education Showcase took place. The showcase was the result of a joint effort between Seguin ISD, Marion ISD, Navarro ISD and the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, which kicked off with an open floor for attendees to visit with representatives of each school district who had tables showcasing their programs. The booths varied in Career and Technical Education programs geared toward teaching students skills in various fields including health science, graphic desig...

Dallas Fed: Texas Adds 7,400 Jobs in September; State Employment Forecast Decreases to 2.1 Percent Growth in 2019

Friday, October 18, 2019

For Immediate Release: October 18, 2019 DALLAS—Texas added 7,400 jobs in September, according to seasonally adjusted and benchmarked payroll employment numbers released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The state added a revised 19,500 jobs in August. Year-to-date annualized job growth stands at 2.1 percent compared to annual growth of 2.4 percent in 2018. Incorporating September job growth of 0.7 percent and a decrease in the September leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.1 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.7 to 2.5 percent. Based on the forecast, 263,700 jobs will be adde...

Seguin Gazette: HISTORIC SETTING A new venue is set to open downtown for weddings, parties, more

Friday, October 18, 2019

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette A historic building in downtown Seguin is preparing to be opened as a new venue in the heart of the city. Freddie Leos, owner of the buildings that house Traveling Gypsy and the Warehouse, has renovated the back half of the antiques store into a venue for gatherings, parties, weddings and more. Along with his partner Denise Marie, the pair created Soel Venue, 112 W. Dongean St. “When we redid this section of the building, I always pictured something like that here,” Leos said. “It is a big space. The only other thing that I saw it being wa...

Seguin Gazette: EXPANDING CARE Hospital plans to add doctors, facilities to accommodate area growth

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Joe Martin Seguin Gazette The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center will soon open an urgent care center to further expand its reach and help more patients in an expanding community. Robert Haynes, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center chief operating officer, announced the coming changes Tuesday night during a regular meeting of the Seguin City Council. The publicly-owned hospital will add a new facility to GRMC’s holdings, Haynes said during a presentation of the hospital’s 2020 fiscal year budget. “We got the opportunity to partner with a family practice physician from the New Braunfels area that has a very busy practice, and he’s coming to wor...

Abbott announces new manufacturing facility in Seguin

Friday, September 27, 2019

Felicia Frazar - The Seguin Gazette TOYKO — A new plastics manufacturing facility with connections to Tokyo is slated to create 200 jobs in Seguin and $65 million in capital investment. During a mission trip to Japan, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. is building a new composites manufacturing facility just off Interstate 10 near the Niagara facility, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Not to be mistaken for Continental Automotive, Continental Structural Plastics, Inc. is headquartered out of Auburn, Mich and its parent company, Teijin Group Company, is based out of Tokyo, Josh Schneuker, Executive Director o...

TLU Chosen as a “Best in the West” College by The Princeton Review

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Texas Lutheran University is a “Best in the West” selection in The Princeton Review’s “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature. With 656 colleges represented in five zones—Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and International—TLU is among just 127 Western colleges considered to be academically outstanding and well worth consideration in a college search. Using numerical scores on a scale of 60–99, the ratings are reported in several categories, including Academics, Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Life, and Safety. These results are primarily based upon surveys of university administrators at schools who provide The Princeton Review with institutional data. Student survey responses are also take...

Developer Gets $100K Loan from City; Money Will Be Used to Restore Old Hugo Starcke Building on North Austin Street

Friday, August 02, 2019

(Seguin) — The city is working on another economic development deal. This one would help to rehabilitate an old building on North Austin Street near the railroad tracks. Developer Jason Howell wants to rehab the Hugo Starcke Building located in the 1400 block of North Austin Street.. The council agreed on Tuesday to loan Howell $100,000. The money comes from the city’s downtown loan pool. Seguin Main Street Director Kyle Kramm explained the project and the loan request during Tuesday’s Seguin City Council meeting. “We have about $100,000 left in our loan pool, plus $17,000 that’s been paid back from the on...

Survey identifies historical place around the City

Thursday, August 01, 2019

The city of Seguin is chock full of history and historical buildings. So much more than city officials knew until a recent historical survey discovered more than 50 buildings that are eligible for historical designations. For the past several months, historians from Cox McLain Environmental Consulting began to survey Seguin to determine the eligibility of properties for local, state and national historic designation within downtown and its surrounding areas. After a year of waiting — and 40 years since the city’s last survey — they returned to share their results with city officials. “Seguin currently has six local landmarks in the reconnaissanc...

Food bank, Caterpillar offering food distribution day

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Joe Martin Seguin Gazette The New Braunfels Food Bank and a local manufacturing company are partnering together to provide the community with a food in a big way. Caterpillar is joining with the local food pantry with the hopes of feeding about 1,000 families from around the area with a food distribution event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Caterpillar, 1720 W. Kingsbury. Dozens of volunteers are slated to disperse about a hundred pounds of food to each family, New Braunfels Food Bank Programs Manager Junarin Abueg said. “We try to average over 100 pounds since our goal for thi...

Seguin Today: Navarro ISD looks to officially hire superintendent finalist during tonight’s special meeting

Monday, May 04, 2020

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today | Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) – The Navarro ISD Board of Trustees tonight is expected to officially hire and welcome its new superintendent of schools. The school board last month unanimously approved a lone finalist in its search to replace current Superintendent Dee Carter. During the end of that search process, the school board selected Wendi Russell to the position. Although Russell was named the finalist, the district according to state law could not officially hire Russell until waiting at least a total of 21 days. That waiting period has now obviously arrived allowing trustees to take actio...

KSAT: You can see one of the largest nutcracker collections in the world in Seguin

Thursday, December 05, 2019

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