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El Paraiso helped make paletas a San Antonio summertime staple

June 04, 2019

It’s hard to imagine enduring a sweltering a summer without paletas, or Mexican popsicles. But they haven’t always been a San Antonio mainstay.

First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs dedicates new church after tragedy

May 21, 2019

As cars drove on U.S. 87 South into Sutherland Springs on Sunday, the towers of the new First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs build- ing stood tall as a “beacon of hope” alongside an American flag waving in the wind.

Shattered Dreams: High school students witness first-hand affects of drunk driving

May 17, 2019

Navarro High School senior Kyndall Andrews looked over at her friend in the driver’s seat who was unconscious and covered in blood.

Heavenly stitches: Seamstress creates clothing for babies whose lives are cut short

March 24, 2019

Seguin resident Delinda Schmidt sat in the back room of her Baker Street home as she ran a piece of white material through a sewing machine.

80-year-old goes the distance in honor for all fi rst responders

March 17, 2019

Dressed in an orange safety vest and a khaki fishing hat, Chaplain Al Slusser traced out a route on a map

with his finger of the next towns he plans to visit while sitting in his RV in the First Baptist Church parking lot

on Thursday.

Family at heart of ‘abandoned’ cemetery speaks out

March 10, 2019

For more than 20 years, Andrew Crews, of Boerne, had searched of the gravesite of Friederich and Friedericke

Voges, his great-great-great grandparents.

Restaurateur switches from delivering food to cooking up his own creations

March 08, 2019

The aroma of homemade biscuits made its way from the oven to the main kitchen as fresh cut onions and bell peppers sizzled on the greased griddle.

Abandoned family burial site relocated to San Geronimo Cemetery

February 19, 2019

Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church senior pastor Marcus Bigott and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church deacon Nick Carrillo blessed five burial boxes as members of the Guadalupe County Historical Commission and San Geronimo Cemetery Association paid their respects and placed a white flower on top of them.

Local prosthetist joins organization that helps Haitian residents

February 08, 2019

A local prosthetist recently took his passion for helping others to a little clinic in the coastal area of Port-de-Paix, Haiti.

Time with Milo

January 23, 2019

Navarro Elementary has a new teacher in its classrooms. With a friendly face and smile, and spiked brown hair, the new instructor isn’t actually human, but in fact a humanoid robot name Milo.

Eatery’s unique snacks and offerings fueling success

November 09, 2018

On the outskirts of town sits a little food joint with Brownsville roots.

No Place for Hate campaign takes to sky

November 02, 2018

GERONIMO — The parking lot between the old Navarro Intermediate School and the Navarro Elementary turned into a miniature X-Games Thursday morning as BMX riders did tricks and flips in the air for a crowd of

students.

Visiting artist uses sessions to connect people

October 31, 2018

KINGSBURY — As the winds picked up and the smell of fresh cut grass filled the air — a group of artists sat in the shade in silence with sketch pads in hand drawing a semi-completed hangar at the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome on Tuesday.

The First GENERATION: TLU recognizes students and professors who broke through

September 18, 2018

A group of students and faculty members in Texas Lutheran University’s Chapel of the Abiding Presence on Friday held a small, special pin in the air as Rev. Kara Joy Stewart blessed it.

petty in pink: Friendly flamingo war extends over decades

August 31, 2018

A flock of friends have ruffled each other’s pink feathers for years.

DYNAMITE DOGS: Seguin couple looks to shake up food scene

June 20, 2018

A local couple is looking to bring their love of World War history to the community through their gourmet hot dogs.

Area advocates, experts look to raise awareness of sexual assault

April 15, 2018

When a sexual assault victim walks into Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC), sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) Courtney Burgoon makes it her mission to be supportive, help them feel comfortable and ensure them they’re going to heal.

Hope & Healing: Veterans groups, foundation host lunch for congregation

April 03, 2018

The sun shone down on the grounds of the Lazy U Ranch as more than 100 members of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs joined together and broke bread on Saturday for a special lunch.

HELPING HANDS: Visiting softball team offers aid to local charitable group

March 13, 2018

A group of students from a Pennsylvania college demonstrated the value of teamwork at a local store on Monday.

FIRSTHAND: Actress, author talks immigration at TLU

March 01, 2018

Award-winning actress Diane Guerrero brought her quick wit and sassy attitude to the stage of the Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) for a night of conversation involving immigration and her personal experience with the subject on Tuesday.

A HELPING PAW: Therapy dog to help advocacy center clients

February 04, 2018

The Guadalupe Children’s Advocacy Center (GCCAC) recently added a new member to its staff, however, she’s no ordinary employee.

Acclaimed actress Rita Moreno speaks at TLU

January 28, 2018

Applauses and cheers filled the room as each person in the Jackson Auditorium stood up one-by-one — as the award-winning actress, Rita Moreno gazed across everyone in attendance with a large smile and a wave Thursday night.

Man on cross-country journey to help vets visits Seguin

January 25, 2018

A Navy veteran who has trekked all on foot through wet and cold conditions, long highways and four states — all for a good cause made his way through Seguin yesterday.

Visually impaired band student marching toward excellence

December 15, 2017

The “Star Wars” franchise, robotics and 4-H are just some of 13-year-old Christian Bertling’s interests.

Funeral held for Seguin teen slain in attack

November 14, 2017

The sounds of One Direction’s “Story of my Life” played through the speakers of the First Baptist Church in La Vernia as loved ones sang along and celebrated the life of 14-year-old Annabelle Pomeroy.

VP Pence, Abbott speak at vigil

November 10, 2017

Hundreds of friends, families and loved ones gathered on Wednesday night in prayer and remembrance of the 26 victims killed at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.

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