October
24, 2025
A Nutty Celebration: Pecan Fest Serves Up Small-Town Fun
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- It’s time to go nuts! The 20th Annual Pecan Fest returns to downtown Seguin this Saturday marking two decades of celebrating Seguin’s pecan heritage.
Blaire Friar, Main Street & CVB director, says Pecan Fest has long been Seguin’s signature fall event, drawing visitors from across Texas to enjoy live music, historic tours, and pecan-themed fun. She says this year’s festival features exciting new additions including a Kids Zone, Exhibitors Row, 143 vendor booths, and a mouthwatering Food Truck Throwdown featuring 18 food trucks serving up pecan-inspired creations.
“Pecan Fest has grown so much over the past twenty years,” said Friar. “We’re celebrating this milestone with new attractions
that highlight Seguin’s creativity, hospitality, and of course, our love for all things pecan.”
The fun begins early Saturday with the Seguin Film & Arts Festival at the Palace Theater, showcasing short films from across Texas and beyond -- all free to the public. History buffs can stop by the Haunted Magnolia Hotel Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or take part in Heritage Village Tours and the Seguin Heritage Museum Open House, both running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Seguin Art League’s Paint Out “Art in Autumn,” the 38 Pecans Exhibit, and the 5-H Ranch Exhibitors Row will be stationed around Central Park.
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City celebrates 25th anniversary of Juan Seguin statue dedication
Community invited to also celebrate the Texas hero’s 219th Birthday
Juan Seguin descendants to travel in for celebration with Family Historical Society
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Members of the Seguin family will be traveling in from across the country this weekend to honor both their proud heritage and the man whose name the city bears. The Seguin Family Historical Society will host a special community celebration this Sunday, October 26, marking the 25th anniversary of the Juan Seguin Statue dedication in Central Park and the 219th birthday of Col. Juan N. Seguin, a hero of the Texas Revolution and one of the state’s most enduring figures.
The free public event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seguin Coliseum.
Albert Seguin, a descendant of Juan Seguin, specifically a third great-grandson says this weekend’s celebration is an opportunity to offer up a mix of history, music, dance, and storytelling. He says it’s not only a chance to celebrate a milestone, but also an opportunity to reintroduce Seguin’s story to a new generation of residents who may not realize just how influential he was in shaping early Texas.
“I think it’s important that people return every once in a while and refresh their memory as far as the history is concerned. Texas recognized Juan Seguin as a Texas hero. Seguin, pg. 4
Saints Alive: Seguin’s past speaks again at Riverside Cemetery
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Seguin’s history takes center stage once more as the Saints Alive Riverside Cemetery Tour returns this October, inviting residents to walk among the city’s earliest pioneers and meet the women whose strength and vision helped shape the community that thrives today.
The tour, presented by the Affiliation for the Preservation of Shakespeare and Federated Club Rooms in partnership with the city of Seguin, raises funds for the historic clubhouse on River Street. The clubhouse was built in 1902 as the first facility in Texas designed specifically for women’s clubs to gather.
Elizabeth Martin, club member and the coordinator for this year’s group fundraiser, says Saints Alive transforms the 19th-century cemetery into a living stage. She says visitors stroll through winding paths, pausing at gravesites where local actors portray the city’s founders, visionaries, and everyday citizens who helped shape Seguin’s story.
“You arrive there and you have a real short welcome and then we all divide into eight groups because we go to eight different places and for 10 minutes, we will have someone dressed in the period clothes and they will portray and act as if they are the very same person and talk about their interesting lives and so it’s really fun. It lasts from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. When you arrive, you can either park in the area or go down to the Coliseum and catch the shuttle,”
said Martin.
Founded in 2012 by members Sudi Bruns and Pat Hoppe, the cemetery tour began as a creative way to support the building’s upkeep. Over the years, the production has evolved into one of the city’s most anticipated cultural experiences.
Unlike other years, this year’s production will shine a light on the women who built and sustained the community, from civic leaders to homemakers and teachers who guided the city through generations of change.
Marin says leading the cast of the past is one familiar person to the local organization.
“These people were chosen because we found them interesting when we were looking at all of the different people that were buried there and especially Ms. Ella Dibrell because she is like the mother of our clubhouse. She really got all the women interested in building a new clubhouse and that was back in 1902 when they put it in one of the spaces. It has been moved four times, but we thank her for doing that. She was a mover and a shaker,” said Martin.
The remainder of this year’s cast of historical portrayals includes Eugenia and Harry Burges, Anna Brodt, Evelyn Duggan, Catarina Knodel, Willie Mae Weinert, and Adelaida L. Montanez.
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Fest, continued.
Families will also not want to miss the Leslie Lane Llama Farm Demonstration at the gazebo from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the always popular Get Crackin’ Contest at noon. Live music that afternoon will also be provided by Karess from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Animal lovers can also head over to Barktoberfest at Seguin Brewing Co. from 12 to 6 p.m., while those 21 and older can “Go Nuts!” with a Pecan Old Fashioned Celebration at Johnny Pickles Distillery from 2 to 9 p.m. More live music will follow in the afternoon at Central Park. Performing will be Broken Arrow from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Friar says Pecan Fest fun, however, does not stop in downtown Seguin. In fact, she says there will be something across the city including free transportation.
“Pecan Fest is not just downtown. It’s all around the community so the three largest events of the weekend are all on Saturday. It will be the downtown Pecan Fest. There are also the events that happen at the Big Red Barn. They have their own Pecan Fest celebration where they will have vendors out there as well. They will have the Texas Pecan Museum open for tours. They will have their antique tractor pull and a lot of exciting things out there as well. Then at the Sebastopol House there will be the Wilson Pottery Show where they will be displaying a lot of the really cool Wilson Pottery. They will have pottery demonstrations and things like that at that site and between all three of those events, we will have a shuttle that will take you and pick you up and take you to each stop so you can park downtown or park at the Big Red Barn and hop on the shuttle and check out all three of those events,” said Friar.
Events and activities over at the Big Red Barn also include farm animals, archery & blacksmithing & broom making demonstrations, crafts, a pecan scavenger hunt, hayrides, pecan baked goods, youth scarecrow contests plus square dancers and youth fiddlers’ performances.
The evening of Pecan Fest wraps up with the Hats Off to Juan Seguin Pub Crawl, kicking off with check-in at 6 p.m. Saturday at 1916 Bar & Bistro. Friar said participants will receive a lanyard featuring a map of the participating bars, where they can stop and purchase a drink at each location. Those who complete all the stops will be entered into a prize drawing set to take place next week.
A complete listing with all 2025 Pecan Fest details can be found at visitseguin.com .
Seguin, continued.
Therefore, they issued him a pension for life. So, if there were any naysayers in the community that disapproved of him (spent decades unfairly branded as a traitor and fled into exile) -- he was vindicated by the state of Texas and again given a pension for life and as far as the statue was concerned, I think it was a wonderful thing that we all did. It was a whole group of us that did that,” said Seguin.
Throughout the event, guests will get to enjoy performances by Mariachi Sangre de Mi Tierra and Ballet Folklórico De La Rosa. The program will also feature guest speakers Frank de la Teja, historian and author, who will share insights into the life of Seguin’s mother, Maria Josefa Becerra Seguin, and Janice Woods Windle, the acclaimed author of True Women, who will lend her historical perspective on Seguin’s significance.
Albert says for many, the event represents both remembrance and renewal.
He explains that while his ancestor is best known locally as the city’s namesake, his role in Texas history was far greater — as a soldier, statesman, and advocate for Tejano participation in the fight for independence.
He says Juan Seguin’s legacy today can be found across the state.
“There are eight to 10 schools named in his honor, a beautiful little park next to the San Jacinto monument – a Juan Seguin statute was at the Alamo. They just recently moved it to a different location. But he has been at The Alamo all of this time for about five to six years. He had the original headright to Galveston Island which he turned
Saints, continued.
Marint says a special highlight will feature members of the original Shakespeare Club of 1901- recreated by Eleanor Crettenden, Linda Duncan, Peggy Schott, and Mary Jane Windle. She says these actors will gather at a single gravesite to reenact the club’s very first meeting more than a century ago.
Riverside Cemetery itself is a landmark of Texas history. Established in the 1800s on land originally granted to Ezekiel Smith in 1837, it spans 15 acres and holds the remains of more than 2,000 individuals—including soldiers, statesmen, settlers, and former slaves.
The Saints Alive Riverside Cemetery Tour will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Riverside Cemetery located at 201 E. Klein St. Tickets are $20 and available at Gift and Gourmet, Keepers Interiors, and the Seguin Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets will also be available at the event.
it over to Michel Menard to create the city of Galveston and he was mayor of San Antonio. Some years back, a cousin of ours and local person went to Fort Worth, and she was so excited because she called me and said they have a Juan Seguin plaque here at the stockyards. They have these medallions on the sidewalk – there are several of them – and Juan Seguin is one of them. This just shows the recognition that he has gotten throughout the state of Texas and we have people that contact us from just about all over the world,” said Albert.
To continue forward with the preservation of his legacy, Albert says the Seguin Family hopes to extend a special new recognition during this weekend’s event.
“The Texas State Guard Association, it’s a military association obviously, and what they award is a military award of valor to someone that did something above and beyond the call of duty and they have been doing this for a number of years. This year, we are going to be awarding a local police officer and award of valor. It will be the first one for a Seguin Police Officer from the Seguin family,” said Albert.
Sunday’s event will not only include refreshments but the chance to win one of 25 special gifts and door prizes.
The celebration is being sponsored by the Seguin Family Historical Society in partnership with Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin, the City of Seguin, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the San Antonio Area Foundation, the Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Grant, and the United Way of Guadalupe County, along with others committed to preserving and promoting local heritage.
Pumpkin Patch First Methodist Church 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and Noon to 7 p.m. Sundays – Saturday, Now through Friday, Oct. 31.
Marion ISD Family Fall Festival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in Marion HS parking lot.
Seguin Fall Festival 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Seguin. Music, car show, pumpkin patch, pet costume contest.
Geronimo VFW Children’s Halloween Party 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Free hot dogs, games, prizes.
American Legion Post #245 will host a Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 at 618 E. Kingsbury St.
Trunk or Treat plus bake sale and raffle at AVIR (formerly Nesbit Living and Recovery) Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1215 Ashby St.
Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School Community Trunk or Treat 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at 310 N. Travis St.
Seguin Little League Trunk or Treat 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1121 S. Austin St.
Windmill Farm Winer’s 4th Annual Halloween Festival 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9111 Huber Rd.
Halloween Party at Olmos Icehouse 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9071 FM 467. Free costume contest, candy and pumpkin carving contest.
Gruene Harley Davidson Trunk or Treat 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1288 Loop 337 New Braunfels.
Faith Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. (New) Attendees asked to bring canned goods for pumpkin judging contest.
Pecan Fest at Big Red Barn 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 390 Cordova Rd.
Pecan Fest in Central Park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
Spooktacular Fall Fest & Health Fair 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Beyond Coffee, Rapid Urgent Car, and Seguin Wellness & MedSpa at 920 W. Court St. Pumpkin patch photo, candy, cookie and pumpkin decorating plus health screenings.
BS Brewing Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1408 Old Lehmann Rd.
Trunk or Treat 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 at 1210 Eastwood Drive hosted by GVNC and Windsor Nursing.
Texas Lutheran University Boo Bash 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. in parking lot near Tschoepe Hall.
Trunk or Treat at River City (Schertz) 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 16765 Lookout Rd in Schertz.
La Vernia Halloween Movie Night (Hocus Pocus) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Trick or treat, costume contest, games.
Seguin Main Street 15th annual Downtown Trick or Treat 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30. Fifty participating businesses will have candy.
Riverbend Healthcare’s Trunk or Treat 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at 1339 Eastwood Dr. Hot dogs, candy etc.
Seguin PD’s Halloween on College Street, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Officers will be stationed at various posts along the street.
Seguin Fire Department Open House and Trick or Treat Night 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 110 Elm St.
Seguin Elks Lodge 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. at 1331 C.H. Matthies Dr.
First Methodist Church Trunk or Treat 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. At 710 N. Austin St.
Trunk or Treat hosted by Unity Lifestyle Car Club 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 in Seguin’s Central Park. Food trucks and live music.
Trunk or Treat Beck & Beck Buick GMC 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 603 E. Kingsbury St.
Trunk or Treat First Presbyterian Church 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 1121 E. Walnut St.
Trick or Treating at Seguin Argent Court Assisted Living on Friday, Oct. 31 at 953 SH 123 Bypass.
Kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kids Candy Festival 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. in downtown Kingsbury.
Not-so-Spooky Story Time (Ages 5 & under) 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Marion Community Library.
Old Town Cibolo Trick or Treat Block Park 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 302 N. Main St. Cibolo.
Schertz Halloween Festival 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Schertz United Methodist Church at 3460 Roy Richard Dr. in Schertz.
Friday Night Football Schedule
Seguin @Wagner
Navarro @Smithville
Ingram Moore @ Marion
Victoria East @ Boerne Champion
San Antonio MacArthur @Pieper
New Braunfels @ Smithson Valley
Converse Judson @New Braunfels Canyon
Universal City Randolph @Llano
Nixon-Smiley @Dilley
Luling @Florence
Cibolo Steele @San Marcos
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VITAL STATISTICS
Armstrong
Mildred “Sugar Puddin” Jean ArmstrongFennell of Missouri City, Texas passed away on October 17, 2025.
Visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary
Luedke
Maxine Skotnik Luedke passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 in Seguin, Texas due to complications from dementia. She was 93 years old. She was born in West Columbia, Brazoria County, on August 9, 1932 to Joe Will Skotnik and Malinda Dora Mazek.
She was the next to youngest of six children: four girls and two boys.
She was just a few days old when an unnamed Hurricane hit Freeport and she spent the night under a mattress with her mother for safety in their small wood frame house.
Growing up she was a tom-boy spending her time outside climbing trees and playing with her brothers. She was called “Cotton Top” by her family members because of the blonde hair she had as a young girl. As an adult, her family nickname was “Mackie”.
After graduating high school, she moved to Taft to live with one of her sisters and her husband. Shortly after, she started working at the local Dodge Car Dealership in Sinton and later on worked at the Dr. Pepper bottling plant in Sinton.
In 1952, she met the love of her life, Leonard John (L.J.) Luedke, who was working for the federal government in Sinton and they were wed on August 15, 1953. They had two sons, Jeffery and Mark. They were wed for almost 62 years until L.J. died in 2015.
After the birth of her first son, she dedicated all her energy and love to raising her two boys. She and L.J. were very supportive of their sons through all of their academic, social and athletic activities.
When her sons were teenagers, the family bought a boat and spent many enjoyable days on Lake Mathis. Her boys spent many summer days water skiing and the family spent time fishing for whatever was biting that day.
Blumberg
Edward Austin Blumberg left this world peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by love.
Edward will be remembered as a gentle but fiercely loyal man. He loved traveling and is now on his greatest adventure. Edward was a talented carpenter, investor and rancher. He loved his family, his ranch, his steak and making his famous lasagna. His greatest desire in life was to be a nice man, help others and make everyone laugh. He accomplished all this and so much more.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Jane Blumberg
Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 609 S Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas with interment to follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Seguin, Texas.
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.
For many years, she was a tireless worker in Grace Lutheran Church in Sinton serving on the Altar Guild.
They lived together in Sinton for 42 years from 1953 to 1995. In 1996, she and L.J. moved to Seguin to be closer to their sons and escape the threat of hurricanes of south Texas. She and L.J. thoroughly enjoyed their final years in Seguin. They lived in a subdivision with wonderful neighbors. She was active in Emanuel’s Lutheran Church.
After they moved to Seguin, she enjoyed making day trips to the family farm property in Wilson County. She never hesitated to put on her gloves, snake chaps or rubber boots to do her share of work. She always willing to chop down brush/weeds or mow grass. She also enjoyed catching fish the pond.
Maxine, like all of her siblings and mother, was hard-working. She was in constant motion. She was also very giving and would give you the shirt off her back.
As a woman of faith, she served her church. As a Mother, she loved, supported, and was an active participant in the lives of her two sons. As a wife, she deeply loved her husband.
In heaven, I know she is shedding tears of joy when the Lord receives her as one of his good and faithful servants and when she is reunited with her late husband. We shall miss her very much. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three sisters Loraine Koenig, Josephine Carter, Irene “Pearly” Trentham, and two brothers Joe Skotnik, Jr. and Johnny Skotnik.
She leaves behind her sons, Jeffery Luedke and his wife Gina of San Antonio and Mark Luedke, of Seguin.
Her ashes will be interred in the Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Columbarium in a private ceremony.
Memorial contributions can be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book and watch the video of her life at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
and his nephew Blake Blumberg.
Edward is survived and dearly loved by his wife Milly Blumberg and his family Carla Blumberg and Barbara Neubert, Hilmar and Kaaren Blumberg, Joseph and Kelly Blumberg, Vanessa and Jensen Roberts, Jordan and Connor Atchley, Jacob Jarutowicz and Whitney Hubert, Corina Strong, David and Christine Luna and his grandchildren Kallie and Kalem Blumberg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his honor to a local food bank or women’s shelter.
A celebration of his incredible life will be held at a later date.
Edward Austin Blumberg will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas.
Lane
Mark Lane was born on September 2, 1965 in San Antonio, TX and passed away October 19, 2025, after a 6-year battle with congestive heart failure.
Mark is survived by his wife, Cathy Lane; son, Jonathan Lane and grandson Jake; daughter, Amber Engelke and grandkids Morgan, Mason, and Macy. He is also survived by his mother, Phyllis Lane; sister Sharon Susat (Mike); brother David Lane (Vera); mother-in-law Betty Dearing, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Mark is proceeded in death by his father, Pat Lane, father-in-law, Clarence
Castro
Our beloved Benito Castro Jr., age 82, of Seguin, Texas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 17, 2025. Benito was born on October 25, 1942 to Petra (Cruz) and Benito Castro Sr.
Benito was preceded in death by his loving wife, Amparo Castro; parents; sister, Juanita Mercado and brother, Miguel Castro Sr.
He is survived by his sister, Guadalupe Mayes and her husband, Max.
Benito is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends — especially his niece, Esther Tiemann, who took such
Dearing Jr. and nephew, Zachary Dearing.
Mark passed away with his loving wife next to his side just 3 days shy of their 41st wedding anniversary. Mark was described as being unique, funny, daring, and compassionate, living life to the fullest. Those who had the privilege of knowing Mark would say he had a heart of gold. Seeing his lifelong friends gather at the hospital in his final days proved just how deeply he touched the lives of those around him.
There will be a celebration of life held at 2PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kingsbury Methodist Church located at 7035 FM 2438 Kingsbury, TX 78638. Flowers and/or donations can be sent to, or dropped off at 7725 Kingsbury Rd. Kingsbury, TX 78638. Alternatively flowers may be sent or dropped off to 403 Halfmoon Dr. Lockhart, TX 78644.
wonderful care of him during these last several years.
Benito will be deeply missed and forever cherished in our hearts.
Benito was employed at Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority for over 20 years and retired his career there. He will be remembered for his hard work and dedication.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. follow by a Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at San Juan Cemetery in Prairie Lea, Texas.
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.
Study Shows Ketamine Is Safe For Treating Chronic Pain
(Undated) -- A new study shows the drug Ketamine is safe to use when treating chronic pain. Ketamine is not FDA approved for that use. However, new research by the Cleveland Clinic shows people who got low-dose ketamine infusions reported an improvement in their chronic pain and quality of life. The Cleveland Clinic looked at data from more than one thousand people with chronic pain for their study. No serious adverse effects were reported during the study.
More Shrimp Recalled Over Radiation Concerns
(Seattle, WA) - An additional company is recalling its frozen shrimp due to possible exposure to radiation levels. According to a news release issued by the FDA, the shrimp may have been exposed to “very low levels” of cesium-137. Products included in the most recent shrimp recall were sold under brand names AquaStar, Publix, Best Yet and Waterfront Bistro. The FDA said no illnesses have been reported, but customers who have bought the affected shrimp should either throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased.
Family: Former NFL Running Back Dealt With Mental Health Issues Before Death
(Oakland, CA) -- We’re learning more about former NFL star Doug Martin who recently passed away while in the custody of the Oakland Police Department. Martin’s family said Tuesday that the former Pro Bowler had been battling mental health issues for some time before his recent arrest. Martin was taken into custody after Oakland cops responded to a break-in at a local residence last weekend. He became unresponsive after he was detained and later was pronounced dead at a hospital. The family said Martin’s parents had been seeking medical assistance for him before his death and had contacted local authorities for support. An investigation into his death is ongoing.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
(Undated) -- The DEA is partnering with participating local health organizations and law enforcement agencies for this Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is an opportunity for people around the country to safely drop off and dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications. Drop-off locations will be available in most communities. A complete list of those sites can be found at dea-dot-gov/takebackday.
NPOWER TECH FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
NPower is accepting applications for its no-cost Spring 2026 Tech Fundamentals Program, which provides a pathway to in-demand IT careers. The program is tuition-free for eligible applicants, including military veterans, military spouses, and young adults (18-26) in Seguin and the surrounding Central Texas communities. The program includes 16–20 weeks of virtual training, leading to industry certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support, along with professional mentoring and job placement services. Interested applicants must live within 100 miles of San Antonio. To apply, visit npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals.
Seguin Art League Annual Fall Show
The Seguin Art League invites the community to its Annual Fall Show, running from October 10 through November 7, 2025. This exhibition will showcase the diverse talent of local artists in various media. The show is open for viewing at the Seguin Art League Gallery, 104 S. Austin St., Seguin. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City of Seguin Accepting Applications for Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for its Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. This reimbursement-based grant is aimed at the development and expansion of business enterprises within the city. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75% matching grant, with a maximum award of $10,000. Eligible improvements include façade and sign improvements, site improvements, and the addition of new equipment and machinery. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the Seguin Economic Development Corporation’s website at www.SeguinEDC.com.
Sip ‘n Stroll Mug Sale and Artist Meet-and-Greet
The annual sale of the Sip ‘n Stroll mug will begin at Pecan Fest, where the Fall Trade Days are held in Central Park. The 2025 mug features a colorful rendition of the Juan Seguin Statue created by artist Diana Bravo Gonzalez. You can meet the artist herself at Pecan Fest for a chance to get your mug signed. Following Pecan Fest, the mugs will be available for sale at Gift & Gourmet and Keeper’s Interiors, as well as other downtown Seguin locations, until sold out.
Buck Fever 40th Anniversary
The 40th Anniversary Buck fever event will be
held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday October 23rd. Tickets are $10 for adults and kids 18 and under are free. For a complete listing of events and activities, visit buckfever.org.
American Legion Post #245
American legion post #245 will host a Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7pm on Friday, October 24th at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin.
Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School Trunk or Treat.
There will be an Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School Community Trunk or Treat Event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m .on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 1121 S. Austin St. in Seguin.
Seguin Little League Trunk or Treat
The Seguin Little League will have its Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7:30p.m. on Saturday, Oct 25th at 1121 S Austin St. in Seguin.
Gabe Galvan Band
The Silver Center will be hosting the Gabe Galvan Band at 7:30 p.m. on October 24th at the Crystal Chandelier Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 by calling 830-303-6612. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Faith Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat
The Faith Lutheran Church will have its Trunk or Treat from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26th.
Redeemer United Church Harvest Festival
Redeemer United Church will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Bexar Social Hall, 15681 Bexar Bowling Rd. in Marion. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. celebrating Redeemer’s 125 years, featuring German music by the Beethoven Maennerchor. Turkey dinner plates are $15 with drive-thru service starting at 11:00 a.m. and dine-in at 11:30 a.m.
The event also includes live and silent auctions, a raffle, bake sale, country store, and children’s activities. For more information, contact Redeemer Church at 830-914-2168 or visit www.RedeemerZuehl.org.
Riverside Cemetery Tour
Representatives of the Seguin Women’s Clubs will be hosting the Riverside Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 26. This year’s tour highlights the stories of women who lived and worked alongside the men who established the Seguin community. Guests will meet historical figures among the shady Live Oaks at their gravesites and hear firsthand accounts of life along the Guadalupe River, from early days to recent history. Ticket
proceeds benefit the Delphians, Seguin Study, and Shakespeare clubs, supporting the upkeep of their historic meeting house built in 1903.
Boo Bash
There will be a Boo Bash from 6-8p.m. Tuesday, October 28th in the parking lot near Tschoepe Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University
15th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat
The Seguin Main Street Program will host its 15th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. This free, family-friendly event invites children of all ages to visit over 50 participating businesses in downtown Seguin for candy and treats. For more information, you can contact the Main Street Program at (830) 401-2475.
Seguin FD Trick or Treat Night
The Seguin Fire Department will have an Open House and Trick or Treat Night from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 110 Elm Street in Seguin.
Trunk or Treat Night
There will be a Trunk or Treat night from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 603 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin.
Seguin Elks Lodge Halloween Event
The SEguin Elks Lodge will have a halloween Event at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 1331 C.H. Mathies Drieve.
First Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
The First Methodist Church will have a Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m. Friday Oct. 31st at 710. N. Austin St. in Seguin.
First Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat.
The First Presbyterian Church will host a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin.
The Kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kids Cany Festival
The kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kinds Candy Festival will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. on Friday Oct. 31st in Downtown Kingsbury.
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GARAGE SALE: 1030 FM 477, Seguin - Friday and Saturday 8am to 3pm. Furniture, Women/Men clothes, baby items, decor and more.
