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Km., ■ l' J •bazette f* EnterpriseThursdayDecember 21,2004Seguin, Texas ♦ Vol. 116, No. 66Serving Seguin and Guadalupe County since 1888www.seguingazette.comScgiih pdice have chaged Mguei Nirwz with the death Ewabto Sots So'is was afaded and Wed al her home si Ihe M b*ocX of Be4mare2 StNunezSolisPolice namesuspect in ’03homicide case'SENSELESS KILLING’:San Antonio man, currently In prison for burglary, facing capital murder chargeBy BRYAN KIRKGazette-EnterpriseSEGUIN — Investigators with the Seguin Police Department announced Monday a capital murder warrant had been issued for a 46-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of 79-year-old Evarista Solis in August, 2003.The suspect, identified as Miguel Angel Nunez, is serving a sentence for burglary at the Fabian Dominguez Unit in San Antonio.Solis was found in her back yard by family members who became concerned when they saw her lights on in the early morning hours of Aug. 1,2003.Authorities who had remained tight-lipped on the cause of deathii-14/e kept following leads, and we kept going to different parts of the state, but we ended up always going to San Antonio.Luis Collazo,Seguin Police Chief-Ifearly in the investigation, said Monday, Solis died as a result of blunt force trauma“This was an absolutely senseless killing,” said Seguin Policechief Luis Collazo. “She was a very small woman. She really didn’t have a chance.”SUSPECT, Page 8Council to discuss bus stop signageBy SIEVE GORDONGazette-EnterpriseSEGUIN — City Council could approve a Community Council of South Central Texas proposal to install new bus stop signage throughout the city.The council will hear a presentation by CCSCT Executive Director Louis Ramirez Sr., on the proposed signage to accompany each stop.City Manager Jack Hamlett met with city staff, including Police Chief Luis Collazo, Public Works Superintendent Ruben Perez and Planning Director Don Smith, about the signs last month. City staff determined a majority of the stops were adequate, but 10 of the locations needed further review.Four of the bus stop locations are located on Court Street, which is a state highway. This means a request for approvalwould have to be submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation. Another six locations were rejected by city staff, but alternative locations for signage were proposed.“The buses are already running,” Smith said. “Most people, I think, already know where [the bus stops] are at but are getting this info by word of mouth. The signs will help.” #;vSmith said with recommended changes, a total of 34 signs, being provided by CCSCT, are proposed to be installed.SIGNS, Page 2titPUBLICTRANSITuousiuif AutlipflnyState targets county for road safety IM__ • . I 1 1 . I .1 1 .. r, ....504 Daily, $1.00 SundayRkGHT ON!AT ISSUE:Widespread improvements to cut down on traffic accidentsBy BRYAN KIRKGazette-EnterpriseSEGUIN — The Texas Department of Transportation announced last week that Guadalupe County will be part of a statewide highway safety program.Dubbed the largest single roadway safety program ever, Guadalupe County will be one of 90 Texas counties to receive $295 million for roadimprovements designed to lessen the occurrence of traffic accidents on state highways.“We are pleased to receive funding to address areas that have safety-related concerns throughout our county,” said area engineer Greg Malatek. “These will include overpasses, median barriers, widening and left-tum lanes.”Each year, more than 3,500 people are killed and more than 340,000 are injured in motor vehicle crashes in Texas. The bond project targets roadways that have the greatest potential for reducing traffic accidents.In Guadalupe County, the state willspend more than $2,7 million on projects,'such as widening FM 725 west of FM 78, widening FM 2538 from the Bexar County line to FM 775, widening FM 466 from 0.3 miles north of the Guadalupe river to 0.5 miles south of the Guadalupe River.The improvements also include median barriers on portions of State Highway 123, FM 1104 and FM 2438.On FM 725 at Klein Road, TxDOT will install a traffic signal,TxDOT spokesperson Ximena Copa-Wiggins said, the improvements are expected to be completed by the end of August,BLUE CHRISTMASAahl«y Matthawa/aazatto-EntarprlioThe Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa delivers presents and food to families throughout Seguin. Eugene Alcoser and his sister, Shelly Rangel, received gifts and a dose of holiday cheer. The Seguin Noon Lions Club Toys for Tots and Blue Santa provided more than 500 families with gifts and toys this year. Blue Santa was assisted by juvenile probationers as part of their community service.Animal Control making wish listGROWING PROBLEM:Rapid population growth fueling an animal control crisisBy JANET GRAFEGazette-EnterpriseGUADALUPE COUNTY — Santa isn’tthe only one making a list and checking it twice this Christmas.Guadalupe County Animal Control officers are wishing for a few things that would make their jobs easier. At the top of the list is a county facility to house animals. They also wish county residents would put identification collars and tags on their pets, so they would know who to call.Dogs in Guadalupe County are required to have a license, which is available at the treasurer’s office.Lack of identification was especially a problem during the flood, when there were so many animals displaced with no way to tell the difference between a pet and a stray, said Animal Control officer Kristen Moczygemba.In some cases, by the time an owner called looking for their pet, it was too late. The animat had already been euthanized.Moczygemba would like to be able to keep animals longer than the required 72 hours, in hopes they could be reclaimed or adopted, but the current patched-together system is being overwhelmed by the number of animals impounded,“We don’t pick up every animal we see running loose,” Moczygemba said. “We concentrate on (he ones causing complaints.ANIMAL CONTROL, Page 8• 96: The number of calls about bites from dogs and cats• 138: The number of calls reporting animal cruelty• 2,237: The number of calls for loose livestock, stray dogs and injured or displaced wildlifeFor more information, or to make a report to Animal Control, call the Sheriffs Office at 379-1224.Haynie* Congratulations to JasonHaynieSr., who graduated from Hallmark Institute of Technology on Dec. 10 with an Associates of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering.* For the second year in a row, in honor of iocal Allstate agent Louis Q. Reyes III for his volunteer efforts in the community, a $500 grant has beer awarded to the Seguin Police Department's DARE program.The grant from the Allstate Foundation is part of Allstate's Agency Hands In The Community program. Allstate agents are recognized for outstanding commitment to community service with a $500 donation to the charitable organization where they volunteer. To qualify for the grant, agents must show evidence of volunteer work that has had a positive impact on the local community.* Congratulations to Chlo6 Luehlfmg for her performance at the Texas Annual Baton Twirling Festival held recently in San Antonio.Luehlfing, a seventh-grader at Navarro Middle School brought home two first-place trophies in ratings for her Solo performances. She competed in Novice Solo, receiving a sixth place and a third place in Beginner Solo, where she received a medal for her outstanding performance.There were more than 200 twirlers competing from all over the state and some from neighboring states with a lot of talent and athletic ability.Luehlfing will continue to learn and improve her performances with the help of her coach, Mary Jo Miller. She looks forward to entertaining the crowds again next year at the NMS football games.Do you haw some good news to share? E-mail cditot@seguingazette.com or mail your news to P.O. Box 1200, Seguin, TX 78155.Bar recognizes Jandt for trail-blazing careerk'|p§fBREAKING GROUND:Lawyer was first female attorney In Seguin; first female county attorneyBy ASHLEY MATTHEWSGazette-EnterpriseSEGUIN — The Guadalupe County Bar Association awarded the First Annual Virginia J. Dial Award of Recognition to Elizabeth Jandt, who was recognized for 41 years of exemplary service as an attorney inGuadalupe County.Jandt was the first female attorney to practice in Guadalupe County, and in 1969, became the first woman to hold an elected position in Guadalupe County, when she was elected to the position of county attorney.“I feel so honored to have received this award,” Jandt said when she was surprised with the award at Thursday night’s Guadalupe County Bar Association Christmas party. “At one time or another I’vewatched all these lawyers get started practicing law”During Jandt’s 23 years as county attorney, she focused much of her efforts on working with Child Protective Services, “When 1 was county attorney, I most enjoyed representing children,” Jandt said. “I’m proud that I’ve been able to help remove many children from abusive situations.For many of the attorneys in Seguin, Jandt has served as a mentor and an example. Amongthem is Vicki Pattillo, w;ho was recently elected as district attorney.“When I was a new' attorney, Elizabeth always helped me,” said Pattillo, who has known Jandt for 24 years. “She is an example to all of us who wish to follow in her footsteps, and she Itas opened so many doors for women in Guadalupe County. It’s always been invaluable to have Elizabeth as a friend and mentor.”JANDT, Page 2SETTING THE BAR— District Attorney-elect Vicki Pattillo and Guadalupe County Attorney Elizabeth Murray-Kolb award Elizabeth Jandt (middle) the First Annual Virginia J. Dial Award of Recognition. Jandt received the award for her service as an attorney in Guadalupe County, where she was the first female county attorney.Aihliy MaUhoNi/dBxaNHntirptlia
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