SDN: May 7, 2026

Deadline nears for entry into Grand Re-Opening Tournament at new Starcke Park Golf Course

(Seguin) -- The fairways are calling again in Starcke Park Golf Course and this time; the comeback comes with a little competition and a lot of excitement.

In anticipation of the return of golf at Max Starcke Park, the city of Seguin is giving players a chance to be a part of its Grand Re-Opening Tournament Weekend set for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026.

As part of the celebration, city officials

say they are adding a unique twist. That twist will include a public lottery to fill a limited number of spots in the Sunday, May 31 tournament. Just eight team positions will be drawn, giving local golfers a shot at being part of the reopening event.

The Sunday tournament will feature a four-person scramble format aimed at players of all skill levels.

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(Seguin) -- This Thursday, residents can leave the cooking to the Seguin Noon Lions Club as it hosts its annual Spring Fling fundraiser.

The drive-thru-only event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Seguin Silver Center.

Lions Club member Bill Klingemann says the meal has become a major draw for the community each year.

“We have two major fundraisers each year and the Spring Fling is one where we have this marvelous pork steak dinner. It is made by Next Door Catering. In addition, we have our raffle that goes along with it. But the thing that I think sells the most is the pork steak dinner. I mean, people love that. If we can get you to come once, you’ll come back. It’s a delicious pork steak smothered in a delicious sauce. There are potatoes, and I don’t know how to describe them other than they’re just too good. And then there are the green beans, which are even better. And I don’t like green beans, but I eat them because they’re so great. So, we’re so glad that Next Door Catering is willing to help us out as they have been for many years and provide that delicious pork steak dinner,” said Klingemann.

In addition to the meal, attendees can also participate in a raffle featuring a wide variety of prizes. Klingemann says the group has worked hard to bring folks a great batch of prizes.

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April Seguin Today Nonprofit Guide, magazine still a “must-have” resource for Guadalupe County

Conflict between local, state laws sends New Braunfels Mayoral Race to runoff election

(New Braunfels) -- A conflict between the New Braunfels City Charter and the Texas Constitution is sending the city’s mayoral race to a runoff election.

City officials say the charter allows the mayoral winner to be decided by plurality, but the Texas Constitution requires a majority vote for offices with terms longer than two years. Because no candidate earned more than 50 percent of the vote in the May 2 election, top vote-getters Michael French and Neal Linnartz will advance to a runoff.

City officials say they are now working with election authorities to schedule the mayoral runoff alongside the District 6 New Braunfels City Council runoff.

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(Seguin) -- Although May’s issue of Seguin Today Magazine will soon be hitting newsstands, KWED and the Seguin Daily News want to remind readers that the April issue –also known as the 2026 Nonprofit Resource Guide-- remains one of the most valuable editions to keep on hand all year long.

The April edition of Seguin Today Magazine shines a spotlight on the nonprofits

serving Seguin and Guadalupe County, offering more than just stories and advertisements. It serves as a year-round community resource guide filled with essential services, nonprofit contacts, and information designed to help connect families with the support they may need.

KWED Sales Manager Nick Spence says the issue was designed to do more than inform. He says it

was built to make lives better.

“This is a great issue because it gives the community resources to use that they may not have even known existed,” said Spence.

The April issue celebrates the nonprofits that help hold Guadalupe County together “through services like food assistance, housing support, healthcare, crisis services, and education.”

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maybe we were a little stagnant there. Maybe we needed to do some things. So, we’ve upped some prizes, gotten some new things. We’ve gotten, I think, something for everybody. Of course, the lead prize is a dinner for 50 people donated by Next Door Catering. Then, we’ve got $1,000 from Dedicated Lions, $300 from First United Bank. Then we’ve got gift certificates for Starke Furniture. We’ve got a one-

year membership to Pic and Pac Car Wash. We have jewelry from various people, gift certificates, purses -- we’ve got all kinds of things. We have a trip to the zoo. We have power tools and we were lucky enough to get Kitty Keller to give us a squirrel that’s actually a special bonus prize that we added to (the raffle) after we’d printed up the tickets. But don’t worry, you’re still entitled to that. And we sell those tickets for $20 for a book of five, or they’re $5 each, whichever one you

would like,” said Klingemann. Proceeds from the Spring Fling help support the Lions Club’s ongoing community service projects in Seguin including its KidSight program which helps provide free eye screenings to local children.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Presale tickets can be purchased from any Noon Lions Club member.

The Silver Center is located at 510 East Court Street.

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Inside the issue, readers will find stories highlighting the impact of local nonprofits, including the Will Smith Zoo Schools and its role in early childhood education over at Seguin ISD’s Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center, as well as the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center and its recent achievement of becoming debt-free to better serve patients.

In fact, Janice Weaver, the executive director of the Seguin Pregnancy Care Center is featured on the cover.

The magazine also includes a complete directory of Guadalupe County nonprofits,

along with contact information for each organization.

Spence says that in this case, the ads themselves serve a greater purpose.

“When people think about advertising, they usually think about businesses. What this issue really shows is that we’re not just here for business. We’re here for everyone. At KWED, we can work with just about any budget to help organizations share their message and reach the people who need them the most,” said Spence.

KWED is encouraging residents to pick up a copy, share it with loved ones, and/or place it somewhere accessible so the information can be used throughout the year. The April issue is

meant to be shared.

Spence says even though the issue highlights nonprofits in April, KWED’s commitment to helping organizations connect with the community continues year-round.

“While this month highlights nonprofits, our support doesn’t stop here. You have to remember, we’re here year-round to help organizations and businesses alike connect with our community and grow their impact,” said Spence.

Copies of the April nonprofit issue are still available at Seguin Radio KWED. The radio station is located at 609 East Court Street. An online issue can also be found at SeguinToday.com.

NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE

the lottery by 5 p.m. Monday, May 11. Organizers say each individual team member is allowed

to submit an entry to boost their team’s chances. The reopening weekend also signals a return to regular play. Starting Friday, May 22, golfers can begin booking tee times online for rounds beginning Monday, June 1, with reservations available up to 10 days in advance. Tee-times can also be made by phone beginning Monday, May 25. Reservations should be made up to seven days in advance by calling 830-401-2490.

Sign up is available at https://starcke-park.book.teeitup.com/

Our New Braunfels location provides educational opportunities for residents of Comal & Guadalupe Counties:

• Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Math, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Psychology

• Day & evening options

• IT - Cyber Defense and Networking

• Associate Degree with a Business pre-major offered in an accelerated (8 week) format

VITAL STATISTICS

SCHWANZ

Roland Schwanz, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on April 16, 2026. Roland was born on April 21, 1935, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Erna (Gohlke) and Willie Schwanz.

Roland worked as a crane operator at SMI for 34 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Schwanz, his daughter, Marilyn Brown, his parents, his siblings, Elton Schwanz, William Schwanz, Fritz Schwanz, Elsie Troell, Hilda Wattts, and Milton Schwanz, and son-in-law, Steve Blades.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Brown and husband Danny, Betty

O’Neal and husband David and Carol Blades; grandchildren, Megan Brown and husband Ben Sterner, Justin O’Neal, Stephanie Brown and husband Chris Willis, Casey Blades and husband Vincent Leal, and Tiffany Blades Carter and husband Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Arielle, Paisley and Colton; brother, Robert Schwanz and wife Frances; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Megan Brown officiating. Private interment will follow later in Eden Cemetery. Memorial contributions to charity of 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.

SAUNDERS

Judy Eileen Saunders, age 81, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026.

Judy was born on October 12, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Virginia Taylor Turley and was adopted by James B. Saunders and Mary E. Saunders. She grew up in Central Texas and graduated from MacArthur High School in 1963.

She went on to attend Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, where she met Glen Arthur Engeling. The two were married in September of 1966 and began their life together as a Navy family, living in Pensacola, Florida, during training and later in Newport News, Virginia, while Glen was stationed at Langley Air Force Base.

Judy’s life was marked by both deep love and resilience. After the loss of her newborn twins, she later welcomed her daughters, Kimberly EngelingSaunders and Denise Sheldon, and made her home in Central Texas, eventually settling in Seguin. With the support of her parents and sister, Diana, she raised her daughters in a supportive, loving family.

From the age of four through eighteen, Judy studied dance, training in ballet, tap, and jazz. She trained under the renowned “Toots” Johnson, a Hollywood dancer and choreographer, and performed throughout Central Texas for veterans’ groups and community events.

Teaching became Judy’s true calling. She returned to Texas Lutheran College, earned her degree and teaching certificate, and embarked on a dedicated teaching career spanning more than thirty years in Seguin ISD, Gonzales ISD, and Judson ISD, where she became a Math Trainer. She devoted countless hours to developing lessons, leading workshops for teachers, tutoring students, and teaching summer and evening classes. Her students described her as “strict but fair,” and they appreciated her humor, dedication, and unwavering belief in their ability to succeed.

Judy was a woman of strong personality and vibrant spirit. She was feisty, competitive, and known for her sharp wit and unmistakable sarcasm, often delivered with a playful smile. She had a flair for storytelling, sometimes embellishing details for dramatic effect, much to the delight of those around her. She cared deeply about fairness and social justice and was generous with both her time and her resources.

In her earlier years, Judy enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, and gardening,

and she took pride in creating a warm, cozy, and beautifully decorated home— especially during the holidays. In her later years, she relished playing games and keeping up with friends on Facebook. She lived with her daughter Kimberly, where she spent many leisurely hours sitting on the front porch, sharing stories from her life as a teacher, mother, and grandmother, as well as fond memories of growing up in San Antonio and Blanco with family and friends. She was grateful to reconnect later in life with her biological brothers, Gary and Windle, and cherished the relationship she and Gary built. Judy was a lifelong Lutheran whose faith sustained her through life’s many challenges, including the loss of her twins and a newborn grandson, a battle with thyroid cancer in her 40s, and ongoing health struggles. She often recited the Serenity Prayer and shared this practice with her grandson Cameron. Her steadfast faith in God gave her strength in hardship, comfort in sorrow, and a deep sense of peace in uncertain times. She trusted that every chapter of her life held purpose, and in the end, she rested in the assurance of God’s grace and the promise of eternal life.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Mary E. Saunders; her sisters, Bonnie Blanchard, Diana Saunders, and Mary Lee Alexander; her daughters, Amy Lynne and Angela Lynne Engeling; her grandson, Aidan Crettenden, and many other beloved relatives.

She is survived by her brothers, James “Billy” Saunders II and wife Lisa, Gary Turley, and Windle Turley; her daughters, Kimberly Engeling-Saunders and Denise Crettenden and husband Leigh; her grandchildren, Cameron Saunders-Matthews, Eleanor Crettenden, and Abigail Crettenden; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, including: Linda Randall and husband Lloyd, Marilyn Payne, Jackie Ross, Walter Klaus, extended family members, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 10:00am to 11:00am with a Celebration of Life at 11:00am at Tres Hewell Mortuary in Seguin.

Memorial contributions for large print books may be made to the Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Nolte Street, Seguin, Texas 78155 (please make checks payable to Seguin Public Library with “large print books” noted in the memo line). FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY.

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.

Cruise Ship Stranded, 7th Passenger Sickened

(Cape Verde) -- A cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean is looking for a place to let off its passengers after three people on board died, at least one from a hantavirus infection. A British man, who is also confirmed to have hantavirus, is in critical condition after being evacuated to a hospital in South Africa. In all, seven passengers have been sickened. The ship had tried to disembark at Cape Verde [[ VAYR-day]], an island nation off West Africa, but was refused because of infection concerns. It’s now hoping the Canary Islands says “yes.” The virus is usually spread by contact with rodents or their urine, droppings, and saliva but WHO experts suspect this is a variant that can be transmitted human-to-human.

Measles Case Confirmed In NYC, Nassau County Has Its First Case In Two Years (New York, NY) -- Health officials are warning of a measles case in New York City. A Health Department spokesperson says the unvaccinated adult visited the restaurant Norma in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen on April 25th between 5 to 8 p.m. They note the risk to the general public is low due to high vaccination rates among New Yorkers. There’ve been five other confirmed measles cases in New York City this year, all related to international travel. Meanwhile, Nassau County is reporting its first case of the measles since 2024 from an unvaccinated child under the age of five, with steps being taken to try and prevent spread.

Trump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test Award

(Washington, DC) -- President Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. He signed a proclamation in the Oval Office to restore the award this morning. This comes after Trump reestablished the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition as well as the fitness test last year. The fitness test was replaced by the Presidential Youth Fitness Program during former President Obama’s second term.

RFK Jr. ‘Deprescribing’ Antidepressants Campaign

(Washington, DC) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is launching a new initiative targeting psychiatric medications. Kennedy announced the initiative during a “Make America Healthy Again” summit on mental health and “over-medicalization” as he seeks a boost in “de-prescribing” antidepressants. According to the HHS secretary, the move “will support patient autonomy, require informed consent and shared decision-making, and shift the standard of care toward prevention, transparency, and a more holistic approach to mental health.” The American Psychiatric Association has signaled it was receptive to the initiative but pushed back on how it characterized mental healthcare.

Jury Cancellation Notice

Guadalupe County residents summoned for District Court jury selection scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 4 are advised that jury duty has been cancelled. Those who received a summons do not need to appear and should disregard their jury notice.

First Friday Feast Supports Navarro Education Foundation

The community is invited to enjoy the First Friday Feast on Friday, May 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature a choice of hand-cut ribeye steak or fried battered cod, with proceeds benefiting the Navarro Education Foundation. Guests will also enjoy live music by Madelyn Abrameit and a special First Responder honoree from the Geronimo Fire Department.

Texas Opioid Prevention Program for Students

Texas A&M Health will host a community conversation and educational presentation on opioid prevention at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center, 1865 E. U.S. Highway 90 in Seguin. The program will focus on the youth fentanyl crisis, including how young people encounter fentanyl, prevention resources, and ways the community can help create a safer environment.

Small Business Resource Fair Seeks

Exhibitors and Invites Public

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation, Seguin Main Street, and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Re-

source Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin Street in Seguin. Local businesses, organizations, and service providers are invited to sign up as exhibitors and connect with entrepreneurs seeking guidance and resources. The public is also encouraged to attend and learn about tools, programs, and support available to help small businesses grow and succeed. To reserve an exhibitor space, visit info.seguinedc.com/resourcefair26.

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.

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 Texas 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 Cleanup 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.