You’re invited: Seguin Construction Trade Booster Club to host evening social
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – You’re invited to help shape the future of the local workforce.
pursue education and training in these fields.
Booster Club Member
Tony Rivera says the evening will serve as an opportunity for networking and hearing updates on the booster club’s mission of supporting the next generation of skilled workers in Seguin.
“The initial program started as a way to help get donations to help get tools to kids who are around the sophomore year starting in the construction Social, pg. 3 Introducing this year’s Mats
Seguin High School will kick off the new school year with Meet the Mats on Wednesday (to) night at Goldie Harris Gym. This edition will spotlight the athletic trainers, cross country, volleyball, and football teams. Festivities begin at 7 p.m., and the community is invited to join in the celebration.
The Seguin Construction Trades Booster Club is extending an invitation to local businesses, employers, and community members to attend its upcoming Social this Thursday evening at the Seguin School Yard. The booster club works to promote careers in trades, engineering, construction, and related industries by encouraging Seguin High School students to
Schriewer
Jerry Wayne Schriewer, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on August 16, 2025. Jerry was born on December 29, 1949 in Seguin, Texas to Lorene (Koepp) and Warren Alvin Schriewer.
Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia “Pat” “GG” Schriewer, and his parents.
Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Phillips, and Tracy Landin and husband Manuel; son, Kaeleb Schriewer and wife, Meagan; grandchildren, Sieanna Taylor, Layne Phillips and wife Kelsey, Jacob Landin, Alexa (Lexi) Schriewer, and Makenna Schriewer; great-grandson, Julius Hernandez; brothers,
Jimmy Schriewer and wife Betty, and Russell Schriewer and wife Dawn; sister, Debbie Lowe; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
A memorial service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Marcus Bigott officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
The family would like to thank the staff of River Bend and the staff of Elara Hospice for their loving care of Jerry.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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