TUE
3 DAY FORECAST TODAY 73/55
February 3, 2026 Volume 61 l Number 2
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 65/38 66/44
SDN Weather is brought to you by Ewald Kubota.
Visit us online at:
EwaldKubota.com
Your local news, sports, country music & more are always LIVE, online!
830-379-2234 l 609 E. Court St., Seguin TX, 78155
The Voice of Seguin
WEEKEND EDITION
TODAY
New director to lead Thriving Hearts Crisis Center Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Thriving Hearts Crisis Center has selected a new leader to help guide the organization in its support of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Jana Evans is the newly named executive director and CEO for the crisis center formally known as the Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter. The shelter works to provide services across Guadalupe, Gonzales, Karnes and Wilson counties. With more than 13 years of experience in public service and nonprofit programs, Evans will oversee both Thriving Hearts Crisis Center and its thrift store, The Cranny. Evans says her commitment to service began early in her career in neighboring Comal County. “My passion for non-profits started in Comal County while I worked for the Senior Citizen Foundation doing like the Meals on Wheels Program and working with the senior citizens and so that’s kind of where it all sparked my passion for serving my community,” said Evans. Evans says she later moved into child advocacy work, gaining hands-on experience helping families navigate some of their most difficult moments -- skills
Jana Evans
she now plans to bring directly to families seeking help at Thriving Hearts. “I went from the Senior Center over to work with the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). I was working with them and being able to do forensic interviewing and family advocacy so I have experience from there that I will be able to bring to support with this crisis center,” said Evans.
For many residents, Evans is already a familiar face. Her years working with students and families in Seguin has provided her firsthand knowledge of the challenges families face in this area. “I went and started working with Communities in Schools with the Seguin (ISD). So, I was able to help those children that had barriers to success as well as their families that were needing that additional help so I was able to be there at Seguin ISD and help those families be connected with resources and community partners that could help them. And then from there, I went with Seguin ISD when they started their ACE program. I grew up in La Vernia as well, so I grew up in Wilson County so I’m definitely familiar with the area,” said Evans. Thriving Hearts Crisis Center leaders say that local knowledge, combined with her trauma-informed and collaborative leadership style, makes Evans a strong fit for the organization’s mission. Board President Sarah Ferguson says the entire community stands to benefit from Evans’ energy and commitment to service. Evans says she now hopes to build on the organization’s long-standing reputation Director, pg. 3