As great as rain can be when an area is desperately in need of it, you must be safe when driving on wet roads. Rain changes driving conditions drastically.

To add to the mess, temperatures have dipped into the low-30s creating icy road conditions.

Take responsibility into your own hands and make sure you’re staying safe, so that those around you can do the same, as well!

Tips: Driving Safely on Wet Icy Roads

1. Control Your Speed – Failure to control your rate of speed can make a wet and icy road much worse. Stay in complete control of your speed and don’t challenge the speed limit.

2. Brake In Advance – Don’t wait until the last second to slow down for a light or stop sign. Cautiously brake further in advance in case of patches of ice.

3. Slow at Turns – When rounding a turn in the road, bring your vehicle to a much slower rate of speed than you may normally drive. It may appear as if everything is normal, but you must always remember that you can’t see what’s around the corner.

4. Watch Others, Not Just Yourself – You may be following all of the rules and taking precautionary measures, but others aren’t always doing the same, unfortunately. Make sure you remain conscious of those around you and that you’re constantly aware of their presence.

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This year’s Relay for Life is starting up and getting ready for April!

One of their first Team Captain’s meetings will be held tonight, February 9, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin at 5:30pm.

Are you interested in joining the fight for a cure?

Visit Guadalupe County Relay for Life online for more details!

The 2012 Guadalupe County Relay for Life will start on Saturday, April 28 at 5 pm at the Guadalupe County Fair Association Rodeo Arena and go through the morning of Sunday, April 29.

There are special events for cancer survivors and those remembering loved ones lost to cancer.

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With all of the recent rain in Guadalupe County, flash flood warnings have been posted left and right.

Throughout the county numerous low water crossings quickly become dangerous for drivers, too.

In the past several weeks local news sources have reported at least 2 high-water rescues. You’ve probably heard it before, but there’s a saying that can save your life:

Turn around, don’t drown!

Since we’re predicted to have more rain this week, make sure you remember this. If you’re looking for the latest updates on weather warnings, come like us on Facebook. We share local weather information as soon as we can get it!

Today, February 2, is Groundhog Day!

What does this mean?

Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog located in Pennsylvania, steps outside and “determines” the weather for the next six weeks.

Will Winter stick around or will Spring show its face?

When Punxsutawney Phil stepped out this morning, he reportedly saw his shadow indicating that winter will still be around for another six weeks.

If this morning’s determination is correct, today is no sign of that.

What do you think? Will Spring-like weather continue in our area despite the predictions of Groundhog Day?

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The deadline for registering your child to be involved in Seguin Little League is quickly approaching!

This Friday, February 3, is the last day to fill out and submit registration forms.

To do this, please visit Seguin Little League’s website and print out the appropriate forms and information.

Have questions? Reach out to those involved with Seguin Little League by contacting them via email.

Seguin Little League Website  |  Seguin Little League on Facebook

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