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Seguin Fire Chief to retire after 48-year career in fire service Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- After more than 48 years in the fire service, including the last 13 and a half years leading the Seguin Fire Department, Fire Chief Dale Skinner has announced his retirement. Skinner recently shared the news in a social media post and confirmed his decision with KWED Radio and the Seguin Daily News. He is currently on accrued leave for the remainder of the month and will officially retire on July 31. Skinner says the decision comes after nearly five decades of public service and a desire to focus on his family. “It was just time. We all reach a point in our lives where you just realize that it’s time. There’s been a lot of struggles with my family over the last several years, and it’s time to dedicate my life to my family instead of my career,” said Skinner.
Although he is stepping away from the department, Skinner says Seguin will remain home. “When I got here, I knew then that this is where I wanted to end my career, and the last 13 and a half years has been a blessing to me and my family. I wouldn’t trade a moment of it. We still live in this community. I still want to be a part of this community. I’ll miss the camaraderie of the fire service, but I’m not gone,” said Skinner. Chief, pg. 2
County Clerk wants to help residents obtain birth certificates, warns about online scams Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County Clerk Teresa Kiel is reminding residents that getting a certified birth certificate should be simple, affordable and secure. Kiel says her office has seen an increasing number of people unknowingly paying excessive fees to third-party websites that appear legitimate but are not affiliated with
Guadalupe County. Kiel says residents should avoid unofficial websites when requesting vital records. “What we’re seeing is multiple online agencies, charging outrageous amounts, and we don’t really know if those agencies are legitimate or not. Certificates, pg 3.