Introducing the world's newest 10th Degree Black Belt Throughout the world of martial arts, there remains a very diminutive percentage of trainers and instructors who become elite. Here in Seguin, a sliver of that percentage now includes Grandmaster Dick Strom - the world's newest 10th Dan (degree). The Chinese charact...

Exploring the multi-generational legacy of Seguin Beauty School Driving through downtown Seguin, it's hard to miss Seguin Beauty School. Located right on Court Street across from the courthouse, its black sign with bold white lettering announces its presence to passersby. It's a local staple serving an important role i...

Chantilly Lace & Seguin's connection to Rock 'n Roll History This story begins way back on February 3, 1959 - the day the music died. Rock and roll legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, aka "The Big Bopper," were all killed in a plane crash that shook the world. Movies have been made tel...

How James Reid overcame adversity and rose through the ranks of US bowlers For many people, bowling is something we rarely think of outside of date nights and family outings, but for those who bowl seriously, it is a metaphor for life in the form of a sport. On the darkest day, you may only be able to knock down a pin ...

Digging into history & family with the Wilson Pottery Foundation A short drive outside of Seguin, down the winding and narrow roads of Farm To Market Road 466, you will find the community of Capote. Within the rural town is a profound piece of Texas history that has led to a familial legacy spanning over a century....

This time of year, fields and yards are painted with spring colors as wildflowers bloom across Texas. Indian paintbrushes and blankets intertwine with lantana and thistles, creating a backdrop unique to the Lone Star State. But of all these flowers, the most popular is, without a doubt, the Texas bluebonnet. The iconic...

On the water for the Ski Bees final show Standing on the waterfront at Lake Breeze Ski Lodge makes for good people-watching. Parents sip adult drinks while kids clamber all over the nearby playground, and the smells of grilling hang in the air. On the water, boats zip up and down the lake, creating an ambient soundtrac...

In 1996, creativity and children's programming collided, bringing a show to television that would define a generation - that show was Blue's Clues. Each morning, kids would gather around the TV in their pajamas and hang out with their friend Steve as he went about his life in an animated house with his cartoon dog, Bl...

Raising hogs isn't for the faint of heart. They're stubborn, occupy a lot of space, are notoriously vocal, and tend to be smelly. But, all that said, they also have a way of rooting their way into the hearts of those who get close to them. This January, young agricultural enthusiasts gathered at the Guadalupe County F...

SHS Students learn what it means to do an 'honorable job' at work & in class These days, if you ask young people about their future, their answers will likely include something in the tech world -- things such as a software engineer, web developer, or even a social influencer. But although folks say technology is t...