SDN: May 15, 2026

Badges, Bikes & Tykes returns to Max Starcke Park this Saturday

(Seguin) -- Families are invited out for a fun free day with local first responders. The annual Badges, Bikes & Tykes event returns this Saturday at the large pavilion in Max Starcke Park.

Hosted by the Seguin Police Department and Seguin Fire Department, the event features games, prizes, music, and free activities for children. The event will also include free hot dogs, chips, and bottled water.

As always, the main feature will be the raffling off of 100 kids bicycles. Stephanie Larrimore, community engagement officer for the Seguin Police Department, says with the incentive of maybe going home with the bike, the event gives children and officers a chance to connect in a relaxed, positive setting. “A lot of times, when we interact

with people on a daily basis, it’s not always in a healthy environment where we can just kind of interact and kind of have fun with these kids,” said Larrimore. “A lot of us officers will be wearing a PD T-shirt and some shorts, kind of more relaxed environment. And they get to interact with us. They get to talk to us, ask questions.”

Larrimore says the event simply helps children feel more comfortable around police officers and other emergency personnel.

“It’s a very nice interaction with first responders in general with these kids and gets them to understand that they don’t have to be scared,” she said. “We want the kids to be a little more comfortable. We want them to be able to approach us when they need to.”

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Guadalupe County to host free Bulk Clean-Up Day

(Seguin) -- Guadalupe County residents this weekend will have a chance to get rid of unwanted household items during the county’s next Bulk Clean-Up Day.

The free event will take place from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Guadalupe County Road and Bridge Department, located at 3100 N. Austin Street in Seguin. Bulk, pg. 3

Teen leader honored with Grandeza de Guadalupe Award

(Seguin) -- A local teen known for his leadership and commitment to service was recently recognized during a meeting of the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court.

Parker James Gilman, a 16-year-old from Cibolo, was presented with the prestigious Grandeza de Guadalupe Award following the formal recognition read by Precinct 3 Commissioner Jim Wolverton.

Carmen Davila, the public information officer for Guadalupe County, says the award is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional service and character within the community.

“So, the Grandeza de Guadalupe Award was adopted in September 2015 by the county commissioners. It is a county award that is presented to a person, entity -- deserving of a special recognition,” said Davila. “The word Grandeza has been used as a title for Mexican nobility… to help recognize somebody who shows nobility, generosity, greatness, grandeur, magnificence.”

During the meeting, Davila says Wolverton highlighted Gilman’s many accomplishments.

“Commissioner Wolverton read about Parker

Gilman and all of his accomplishments… and as a young man, he stood out as being generous, not just with his time and energy, but also focused on projects that were able to give back to the community,” said Davila.

“There’s several things that a teenager could be out doing and he chose to find projects that helped others.”

Gilman recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. His Eagle Scout project at Steele High School brought together more than 20 volunteers to build and restore planter boxes, enhancing the school’s agricultural program and creating an outdoor space for students, including those with special needs.

In addition to scouting, Gilman is an active member of Future Farmers of America, a chapter officer at Steele High School, and a member of the Cibolo Youth Advisory Council. He has also been recognized by Universal City Police with a Good Samaritan Award after assisting a man in distress.

County officials say Gilman exemplifies the spirit of the Grandeza de Guadalupe Award, recognizing “integrity, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving the community.”

Bikes, continued.

In addition to police officers, representatives from dispatch, the fire department and other agencies will be on hand. Children can enjoy bouncy houses, and AirLife is expected to bring a helicopter for families to explore.

To distribute the bikes, organizers will measure each child using a color-coded height chart to determine the appropriate bike size.

“We can kind of figure out, estimate, okay, you need a 20-inch bike or you need a 12-inch bike for the littler ones,” said Larrimore.

Each child ages 1 to 16 will receive a color-coded raffle ticket. Winning numbers will be posted on boards near the stage throughout the event.

Larrimore encourages families to arrive early and make the most of the activities while waiting to see if their child wins a bike.

“Let the kids interact and have fun, and you as well can have fun,” said Larrimore.

Those who attend are asked to check in immediately at the raffle table so that they can secure a ticket. Badges, Bikes & Tykes is free and open to the public.

Bulk, continued.

The clean-up event is open to any Guadalupe County resident. Participants will be asked to provide a photo ID or utility bill as proof of residency.

According to Guadalupe County Public Information Officer Carmen Davila, the event has steadily grown since it began just over a year ago, with between 450 and 500 residents taking part during each collection.

However before arriving , Davila wants to remind residents of several important rules.

“We want to remind the residents of the safety precautions during the event. We have a maximum trailer size allowed through the drivethrough event -- 12 feet or less and no dump trailers are allowed. Residents do not need to get out of their cars. They simply drive through and allow access to the items for disposal. And we ask that residents try to group similar items such as metal, bulk, and tires together. This allows our staff to direct you to the appropriate dropoff stations as well as quick removal

of items,” said Davila.

Davila says during the event, residents will get to dispose of a wide variety of household items.

“We do accept trash as long as it’s bagged in plastic bags so that it’s not something that we have to gather together. And in a trash bag tied up, then yes, that gets removed.

Furniture such as sofas, tables, mattresses, household appliances, we see a lot of metal, which is the stoves, washers, dryers, scrap metal, people drop off as well. The tires, it’s just a reminder that we accept 4 tires per household and there is a size limit, 19 1/2 without the rims. Dry paint, as long as it’s not liquid, we will accept that. And ceramic toilets, we have seen people bringing those, but as long as they are in a box, that way they don’t accidentally get shattered or broken. Things that we do not accept are hazardous materials such as chemicals, gas, liquid paints, acids, brush limbs, yard debris, -- we do not accept those. Fencing, construction type material, we do not accept those either,” said Davila.

Davila says there are also “several

unusual items” that county crews cannot accept.

“We don’t accept junk vehicles or boats. It’s unfortunate that some people do try to bring dead animals. We just don’t accept it at this event. Again, I want to mention no dump trailers allowed and no gas in the mowers and equipment that you are bringing -- everything needs to be free of the liquids. Sometimes things sit out in the yard for a while and they’re full of rusty rainwater -- if people can, you know, be kind enough to remove that so that our staff can remove things safely and quickly,” said Davila.

All vehicles must enter from North Austin Street and turn onto North Guadalupe Street, about a half mile north of Interstate 10. Drivers will be directed through the Road and Bridge Central Yard to designated disposal stations before exiting onto the IH-10 frontage road. County officials say the event “provides residents with a convenient and free way to dispose of waste while helping keep Guadalupe County clean and safe.”

Seguin Matadors earn multiple all-district baseball honors

(Seguin) — After capturing their second straight District 27-5A title, the Seguin Matadors collected a strong haul of all-district honors for the 2026 season.

Junior Ethan Tipple earned the district’s Most Valuable Player award. The right-handed pitcher led the team with 58⅔ innings pitched, posting a 0.36 ERA. At the plate, Tipple batted .362 with nine doubles, five triples, one home run and 21 RBI.

Junior Griffin Welfel was named Pitcher of the Year. Welfel posted a 2.01 ERA across 48⅔ innings pitched. Junior outfielder Austin Patek earned Newcomer of the Year honors. Patek batted .381 with eight doubles, a triple and 21 RBI.

Earning all-district first-team honors for

Seguin were senior catcher Will Gray Mahaffey, senior second baseman Matthew Marek, senior third baseman Samuel Edwards, senior designated hitter Ian Moreno, junior outfielder Bryaden Monroe and junior utility player Mikey Hernandez. Honorable mention selections were Leighton Douglass, Nathaniel Herrera and Raul Rivera-Serrano.

The Matadors finished with 27 wins overall and went a perfect 14-0 in District 27-5A, going 27-1 in district play over the last two seasons. Seguin advanced to the area round by defeating South San in the bi-district round for the second consecutive year before falling to No. 1-ranked Leander Rouse in Class 5A. The Matadors are led by fourth-year head coach Mike Gonzales, a Seguin High School alumnus.

VITAL STATISTICS

LINDEMAN

Ruby Ruth Johnson Lindeman, age 92 of Seguin, passed away on May 12, 2026. Ruby was born on August 13, 1933, in Gonzales, Texas to Mayme (Gunn) and William Thomas Johnson.

After graduating from Gonzales High School, she continued her education at the University of Texas, graduating in 1955 with a degree in Education. She married Alfred Marvin, “Buddy”, Lindeman, the love of her life, on August 5, 1955. Together they had three children, Lisa, David, and Susan.

Once her children were in school, Ruby decided to take advantage of her degree and began teaching Reading at Ball Junior High School. When AJ Briesemeister (the ‘new’ middle school) opened its doors, she continued teaching until she retired in 1983.

Never one to be idle, she and Buddy owned and operated The Bottle Haus for over 30 years. And if one successful business wasn’t enough, Ruby and Buddy began Buddy’s Natural Chickens (BNC) in 1988 – with The Bottle Haus serving as the main business office for both.

As life slowed down, Ruby and Buddy began traveling to the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe. In 2002 Buddy passed away and life changed. After Buddy’s death Ruby enjoyed her involvement with her grandchildren from watching baseball/basketball/volleyball games, to attending plays, to enjoying band concerts. Cooking meals for her grandchildren gave her great pleasure. Chicken on a bun (Grannie was before her time) and chicken spaghetti and anything to do with chicken were constants on the menu. Outside of supporting her family Ruby enjoyed playing bridge at the Silver Center and was active in the Delphians Study Club, serving as president.

A cradle Methodist, Ruby was baptized and confirmed at First Methodist Church in Gonzales. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Seguin

JACKSON

Donald Eldon Jackson, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on May 10, 2026. Donald was born on November 18, 1939, in Guadalupe County, to Velma (Woods) and Everett General Jackson.

Donald is preceded in death by his wife, Fran Jackson, his parents and his brother, Harold Jackson.

Survivors include his daughter, Drena Lanae Tucker; brothers, Wayne Jackson and wife Reba, and David Jackson; sisters, Sharon McCallister, and

ZIMMERMAN

Leo A. Zimmerman, 78 of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with the lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Leo was born in San Antonio on July 13, 1947. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Mary Persyn Zimmerman. Leo graduated from Holy Cross High School where he achieved great academic success and graduated near the top of his class. He also was a left-handed pitcher for the baseball team. In 1969, Leo graduated from St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a minor in Chemistry.

Leo worked for City Public Service as a computer programmer. He also worked for GECU and retired from SMI/CMC in Seguin. He was a hard worker. Leo also enjoyed going to Medina Lake with family and friends.

for over 50 years, where she attended the Sharers’ Sunday School class and served on various committees.

Ruby is preceded in death by her loving husband, Alfred Marvin ‘Buddy’ Lindeman, her parents, her brothers, Bill Johnson and Fletcher Johnson, brother-in-law, Al Springs, sisters-in-law, Bobbie Johnson and Jane Johnson, friend, Ron N. Ridge, and daughter-in-law, Linda Lindeman.

Survivors include her children, Lisa Dowdy and husband Tom, David Lindeman, and Susan Bullinger and husband Pat; grandchildren, Collin Dowdy and girlfriend Sarah Connell, Army Specialist Ian Dowdy, Kara Lindeman, Kate Palmer and husband Zach, Kendra Lindeman, Jace Bullinger and fiancé, Mikaela Adams, and Cade Bullinger; sister, Dorothy Springs; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Argent Court and especially to the ladies who cared for and loved Ruby – Margarita Gonzalez, Mary Sepeda, Angelita Rojas, Yolanda Long and Max (Parker), Mia Salazar, and Julia Valdez. Their dedication and love were the greatest gift.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Seguin, with the Reverend Cathe Evins officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow at 4 p.m. in the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery in Gonzales.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Baca, Kevin Baker, Hal Brodbeck, Rick Johnston, Dale Reiley, and Randal Springs. Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Burns, Robert (Dennis) Gonzalez, Mark Grant, and Jose Jimenez.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin, Seguin, Texas, or charity of one’s choice.

“What an Incredible Journey it’s Been.”

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.

Brenda Grogan and husband Charles; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jeremy Pedersen officiating. Inurnment will be in the Faith Lutheran Columbarium.

Memorial contributions in Donald’s honor may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 1326 E. Cedar St., 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.

Survivors include his sons Brian Zimmerman and Chad Zimmerman (wife Amy). Grandchildren, Cole Zimmerman, Austin Zimmerman, Luke and Ellie Zimmerman. Brother John Zimmerman (wife Brenda) and sister Alice Zimmerman Boubel as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Cross Church 814 N. Bauer St. in Seguin followed by funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park and lunch follows at the Fellowship Hall at Cross Church.

Serving as pallbearers, Cole Zimmerman, Austin Zimmerman, Luke Zimmerman, Brandon Zimmerman, Gene Zimmerman and Ryan Boubel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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.

AUTEN

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Brutus Auten. Brutus was born September 22, 1945, to parents – Drs. Gladys and John Auten in Corpus Christi, Texas and died May 6, 2026, in Seguin, Texas.

It is hard to believe that we are no longer able to see that gentle guy with the easy rolling walk leaning on a counter assigning nicknames to all; sharing sage advice; telling a joke or playing (and always shuffling) cards; cooking a great Thanksgiving meal or listening to and helping a friend in need.

Even his name – Brutus -- has a story. For the first 21 years of his life, he was called Bill, but that changed soon after he joined the Coast Guard and was assigned to a ship based in Hawaii that had so many Bills aboard that he said, “I’ll go by my middle name, Brutus.” This one decision proved over the years to be a wise one. Yes, each time he introduced himself to a stranger, there could be eyerolls and gales of laughter followed by the question – “And how is Popeye?” Well, people from all over world in the oil and gas industry seemed to have no trouble remembering his name, because often when an issue arose at a site someone would suggest -- “Just call Brutus, get him to come help you!”

After his military service he returned to college and graduated from Texas A&I (Texas A&M, Kingsville). Brutus was a worker and greatly respected others committed to jobs and work. From high school on he always had a job and was an entrepreneur at heart mowing lawns, delivering feed, running a golf course, being a certified firefighter and EMT, or working as a schoolteacher substitute on his days off from the fire station. But his career opportunities sky-rocketed when he was recruited to work for Grant Oil and Tool as a salesman. That job morphed into international work in the oil industry that took him all over the world. He lived first in Houston, then Singapore as he covered the East and Middle East with his friend and business partner, Jimmie

WILLMANN

Charles Julius “Charlie” Willmann, Sr., age 101 of Seguin, passed away on April 25, 2026. Charles was born on March 31, 1925, in Seguin, Texas to Ethelda (Behrendt) and Charles Willmann, and grew up on his family farm in Seguin.

Charlie is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia “Patty” Willmann, his parents, and his sister, Ethel Willard and her husband D. B.

Survivors include his children, Charles “Chuck” J. Willmann, Jr. and wife Kay, Daniel N. Willmann and wife Carol and Jennie Willmann Moseley and husband Mike; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild; other loving family members and a host of friends.

Williams, and later based in Los Angeles as he managed service operations in Alaska and the lower 48 while still being called to travel internationally. There came a time when Brutus was willing to continue servicing Alaska, but he wanted to leave LA and return to Texas. He partnered with George Hendricks to purchased peach and pecan land in Seguin, Texas, and it was there that he met and married the love of his life, Kathi, or Peg as he often called her.

Brutus loved both playing and watching sports. He was blessed with a natural golf swing; had a mean serve that helped earn him and his tennis partner a trip to the State Tennis Tournament; treasured his time as both guard and fullback on the Ingleside Football Team that made its way to the State finals. And, while in Singapore he mastered the game of Squash.

Prior to Brutus’ permanent retirement from traveling, he and Kathi purchased Comanche Crossing – a bar/convenience store in Seguin. Just as in all his jobs, he loved interacting with people; enjoyed opening early; greeting customers and having the opportunity to play cards and cribbage with friends.

Brutus is survived by his wife, Kathi; sister Annette Blaschke; nephew Barrett Blaschke; great- niece Madison Jane (MJ) Blaschke; sister-in-law, Janis Thomas and husband Gary; nephew, Ethan Thomas; God Daughter, Kimberly Williams Johnson; and so many more loving family members and friends around the world.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Comanche Crossing Country Store, 2080 FM 477, Seguin, Texas, 78155. Please bring your best “Brutus Stories” as we look forward to having time with all of you!

If you should choose to honor Brutus’ memory, gifts to Ingleside Exes Scholarship Fund, created by Brutus and his sister, PO Box 7, Ingleside, Texas 78362, or the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Red Barn), 250 Cordova Road, Seguin, Tx, 78155, would be greatly appreciated.

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.

A Life Service celebration is being planned at the Texas Agricultural and Heritage Center (Big Red Barn), on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with remarks made at 2 p.m., 250 Cordova Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155, sometime this summer.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 870, Seguin, Texas, 78156, the Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center (Red Barn), 250 Cordova Road, Seguin, Tx, 78155, Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, 1215 East Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center, 265 Wetz, 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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Possible U.S. Hantavirus Case Not Linked To Cruise Ship

(Winnebago County, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a potential hantavirus case in Illinois that is not linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. Officials say a Winnebago County resident is believed to have contracted the virus while cleaning a home with rodent droppings and is recovering from mild symptoms. The CDC is conducting additional tests to confirm the hantavirus case, with results expected in up to ten days. Health officials suspect it is the North American hantavirus strain, which is not spread from person to person, and they emphasized that the risk of contracting hantavirus remains very low for Illinois residents.

Fatal Drug Overdoses Fall For Third Straight Year

(Washington, DC) - Fatal drug overdoses in the nation appear to be falling for the third consecutive year. Newly released provisional data from the CDC shows that by December of last year, reported drug overdose deaths fell to 68-thousand-632, marking a 14 percent drop. According to the provisional data, overdoses caused by all classes or types of drugs generally declined across the board. However, opioids remained the top cause of overdose deaths last year.

Study Shows Premenopausal Women Should Have Cario Health Checked

(Dallas, TX) -- Health experts are urging women in the premenopausal stage to get their cardiovascular health checked following a new study. The American Heart Association says women were two times more likely to have a low cardiovascular health score compared to women having regular menstrual cycles. This is after an analysis of nationwide data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The senior author of the study Garima Arora says mid-life women should think of the perimenopausal period as a window of opportunity by not waiting until they reach menopause to start checking their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

NJ Doctor Loses License For Prescribing Medical Marijuana To Children

(Fort Lee, NJ) -- New Jersey has temporarily yanked a doctor’s license for several reasons, including prescribing medical marijuana to children. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport says Dr. Alfred Kulik authorized medical cannabis for 95-percent of his patients, both adults and children, often without establishing physician-patient relationships, conducting medical exams and reviewing treatment records from other doctors. Kulik allegedly authorized medical marijuana for patients between the ages of six and 12 when their pediatricians refused to do so. The Fort Lee doctor remains suspended pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.

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Starcke Park Golf Course Grand Re-Opening Tournament Weekend

The wait is almost over. Golf is returning to Seguin. Starcke Park Golf Course will celebrate its grand reopening with a special tournament weekend on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. The Sunday event will feature a four-person scramble with lunch served at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:45 p.m. Entry is free, and concessions and beer will be available for purchase. Cart path only will be in effect. Participation in the Sunday tournament will be determined through a lottery system. Individuals were invited to submit an entry form, with selected participants notified ahead of the event with additional tournament details. Enter here: https://forms.office.com/r/BNumdKWdR9 The reopening also signals the return of regular play at Starcke Park. Online tee times will open May 22—10 days in advance—for rounds beginning in June. Golfers can also make tee time reservations by phone starting May 25 by calling 830-401-2490. City officials say they look forward to welcoming golfers back to the course and encourage the community to be part of the celebration as one of Seguin’s favorite recreational amenities returns to action.

Seguin Noon Lions Club Spring Fling

The Seguin Noon Lions Club will host its Spring Fling from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the Silver Center, 510 East Court Street in Seguin. This drive-thru only event will feature a pork steak dinner catered by Troy Brown’s Next Door Catering, with tickets available in advance or at the door. Raffle tickets will also be available for a chance to win prizes.

Blood Drive Coming to Seguin Coliseum

The City of Seguin and the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center are teaming up for a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7 in the Seguin Coliseum parking lot. The blood drive is open to the entire community. Donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh 120 pounds and present a signed parental consent form, or be 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors should be in good general health and present a valid photo ID. All donors will receive a free tote bag. Appointments can be made online, and for more information, call Jennifer Gauna at 830-401-2471.

Foster Care Month Highlights Need for Local Families

May is National Foster Care Month, and SJRC Texas | Belong is recognizing the vital role foster caregivers play in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Foster families provide more than just safety and stability — they offer nurturing homes, healthy family dynamics, and support that can leave a lasting impact well into adulthood. The organization says there is a significant need right now for foster families. Learn more at sjrctexas.org.

National Day of Prayer Observance

The Guadalupe County Ministerial Association will host a National Day of Prayer observance at noon Thursday, May 7 in Seguin City Park. The 30-minute gathering is open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

Guada-Coma ICA Chapter Meeting

The Guada-Coma Chapter of the Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Tex-

as will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 at Seguin Cattle Company, 2424 State Highway 46 in Seguin. All producers are welcome to attend. The meeting will include chapter scholarship awards, state convention delegate designations, a beef meal, and door prizes. RSVP by Friday, May 15.

Badges, Bikes & Tykes Set for May 16

The Seguin Police Department and Seguin Fire Department will host the annual Badges, Bikes & Tykes event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at Max Starcke Park East. The free, family-friendly event includes lunch, games, prizes, and chances for kids 16 and under to win a bicycle or skateboard, while meeting local first responders. For more information or to donate, call 830-386-2582.

Guadalupe County Bulk Clean-Up, May 16

Guadalupe County invites residents to take part in the County’s Bulk Clean-up Event scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 7:30 to 11:30 AM at the Road & Bridge Department. The event entrance is at 3100 N. Austin St., at the intersection of Austin and North Guadalupe Street in Seguin. This is a free opportunity for residents to dispose of waste and help create a safer, healthier environment. Residents are asked to bring a photo ID or utility bill.

To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@ kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.