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Seguin shines new light on Central Park Darren Dunn
The city of Seguin is literally shining a new light on Central Park. The Seguin City Council on Monday approved spending
$180,000 to bring new permanent and seasonal lighting to the town square. Park, pg. 3
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Haunting shelves near you! Available around town and online, Seguin Today’s October issue is out now! Celebrate spooky season the Seguin way with stories of local haunted places. Plus, color to win is back with an all new coloring page and gift card prize. To read online, click HERE.
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Second Round of “Fix-It” Facade Grant apps now underway Special by Lindsay Hajek, Assistant Director of Main Street and Destination Seguin
(Seguin) — The City of Seguin continues its commitment to downtown revitalization with the second round of “Fix-It” Facade Grant funding for the 2026 fiscal year. Building on the momentum of earlier awards this year, additional funding will support more projects focused on improving building exteriors. In recognition of Historic Preservation Month this May, the City is proud to highlight these ongoing efforts as preservation in action. During the second call for applications, seven submissions were received from downtown property and business owners. Projects include a variety of exterior improvements focused on accessibility, structural repairs and visual enhancements: • The Canopy — door, awning and ADA ramp • Kicks and Giggle Baby Boutique — mechanically operated door with push-button access for ADA accessibility • 217 South River — new roof and repair of all exterior windows and doors • The Texas Theatre — roof repair • 106, 108 and 110 East Court — window and door repair • The Listening Room Seguin —lighted sign • River City Bail Bonds — electrical work to support signage Through this second round of grant applications, City Council and the Main Street Advisory Board have approved over $34,000 in grants to support improvements in the Historic District. These funds will leverage additional investments by property and business owners, contributing to more than $140,000 in total project costs. Earlier this year, City Council approved funding for three projects including reconstruction of a historic second-floor balcony at The Magnolia Hotel, exterior window and frame repairs at the Robert Raetzsch Attorney Office, and facade improvements at The Palace Theatre, including cleaning, repainting, entry repairs
and tile work. The “Fix-It” Facade Grant program provides matching funds for a wide range of exterior improvements, including restoration, painting, window and door repairs, awnings, lighting, signage and accessibility upgrades. By offsetting project costs, the program encourages downtown property owners to invest in their buildings. Seguin also offers additional incentives that make it an attractive location for property owners and businesses. The Protect-It Grant provides financial support for fire suppression installations, a crucial element in activating second-floor spaceswithin the downtown district. The Business Improvement Grant offers up to $10,000 for property enhancements such as electrical work, plumbing or ADA accessibility upgrades, and is open to all small businesses within the city’s utility service area. Thanks to City Council’s continued support, these programs help ensure downtown Seguin preserves its historic character while also supporting economic growth for the benefit of the entire community. Applications for the next fiscal year will reopen on October 1, 2026. If you are a business or property owner interested in applying, please contact the Main Street Department for more information.
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Park, continued. The park is regularly lit up each year during the holiday season, and the city years ago decided to leave canopy lights in the trees in the park. Even with that lighting, the park can still be very dimly lit during nighttime events. Blaire Friar, director of destination management, says they are hiring The Perfect Light company to handle the design and installation of the new lighting. “The existing tree canopy lights do need to be removed and we are proposing replacing them with permanent landscape lighting to actually improve the lighting quality in the park. In addition, the second portion of this project is seasonal Christmas lights that will wrap 24 of the existing trees in Central Park. And this would match a lot of what you’ve seen with what the courthouse did it last year — just kind of improving that holiday lighting effect,” said Friar. Friar says this will be a much better solution than the current string lights that are used in the park. She says many of those lights are damaged by squirrels or falling branches. “The string lights in the canopies are not truly rated to be permanent. We have not been recommended by any contractor to install these lights for more than 90 days. And while appealing, it does look so wonderful during the holidays, it is not a true lighting solution for the park. So, the proposed landscape lighting that we have before you would truly illuminate the ground level sidewalks, improve the lighting quality in the park,” said Friar. The new lights won’t just be in the trees during the holiday season. Friar says there will be permanent lighting installed that will significantly improve the overall lighting in the park after dark. “Our permanent landscape lighting proposal includes three LED moon lighting. These are lights in the canopies pointing down at the ground level in 24
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trees, as well as two up lighting fixtures at the base of five trees within the center of park. We are also proposing six period lighted bollards to go in areas where there is not tree coverage, so to add additional lighting in other parts (of the park),” said Friar. The seasonal lighting should be in place for the start of the Christmas season, which means that this year’s official lighting of Central Park should be bigger and brighter following the Holiday Stroll Parade on Thursday, December 3. “The seasonal Christmas lights would be wrapping 24 tree trunks up to the branches with miniature lights for the holiday season. This cost includes installation, removal, and storage. So permanent landscaping cost $92,700. Our seasonal Christmas lighting cost is almost $79,000,” said Friar. Mayor Donna Dodgen says this lighting upgrade has been a long time coming. She says it was time to remove and replace those string lights with a better lighting system that will help bring more people to the park. “We initially used those and lighted them all the time because for safety in that park. And so, it’s very important that I think along with what’s happening downtown and the growth and the changes, that we rise to that next level and do those sorts of things (to improve lighting). The squirrels have been a real big issue. We love them dearly. They’re tenacious. But that’s been an issue. The other thing I wanted to point out is that our electrical department spends quite a bit of time before the holidays to fix those (lights), but they have also agreed to take all of those out for us, so that will be a cost savings as well,” said Dodgen. Officials with The Perfect Light company say they will be using materials that will also be more resistant to damage from squirrels. The new lights for the holiday season will be the first to be installed, with the permanent lighting solutions installed during the first quarter of next year.
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Franklin's Three Touchdowns, Second-Half Shutout Lift Seguin Past Lockhart, 21-14 Reily Chestnut
SEGUIN, Texas — Sophomore quarterback Avery Franklin rushed for three touchdowns, and Seguin's defense shut out Lockhart for the final 31 minutes and 20 seconds as the Matadors earned a 21-14 victory Friday night at Jack Taylor Field inside Matador Stadium. Seguin (2-5, 2-3 District 13-5A Division I) snapped a two-game losing streak and secured its first home victory of the season behind a dominant offensive line that paved the way for 256 rushing yards on 42 carries. Franklin scored on runs of 31, 12 and 13 yards while senior Daniel Piñon rushed for 190 yards. The Matadors finished with 351 yards of total offense on 56 plays. Lockhart, playing without injured starting quarterback Noah Jaimes, running back Kaidyn Roland-Brite and receiver George McGee, struck first behind backup quarterback Malakhi Reese. Reese connected with 2025 first team all-district pass catcher Demonte Anthony for a 47-yard touchdown to give the Lions a 7-0 lead with 6:29 remaining in the first quarter. Franklin answered with a 31-yard touchdown run less than two minutes later, tying the game at seven with 4:41 left in the opening period. The sophomore added a 12-yard scoring run with 8:44 remaining in the second quarter, giving Seguin its first lead in a home game this season, 14-7. Lockhart responded just 84 seconds later when Reese found big play generator Bob Estrada on a screen pass that turned into a 63-yard touchdown down the far-left sideline, tying the game at 14. The Lions threatened to take the lead before halftime, but Evan Estrada missed a 38-yard field goal wide right with 10 seconds remaining. Seguin took control after intermission, rushing 25 times for 150 yards in the second half behind an offensive front that consistently opened running lanes and sustained drives. Franklin broke the tie with his third touchdown, a 13-yard run with 3:12
remaining in the third quarter, putting the Matadors ahead 21-14. The Seguin defense made the lead stand, holding Lockhart to just 18 plays and 86 yards after halftime. Middle linebacker John Hernandez recorded two of the Matadors' five tackles for loss and forced a fumble recovered by Kayden Bruns, his second recovery of the season. Defensive back Kyler Forehand intercepted Reese twice inside Seguin's five-yard line, bringing his season total to six interceptions and denying the Lions scoring opportunities. Lockhart managed only three second-half possessions, ending with a punt, a lost fumble and Forehand's second interception. That final takeaway gave Seguin possession at its own four-yard line with 6:27 remaining and a seven-point advantage. The Matadors never gave the ball back. Facing third-and-five from the Seguin nine, Franklin made a leaping throw over a Lockhart blitz to senior Houston Herrera, who secured the ball millimeters above the turf for a critical 15-yard completion and a first down at the 24. From there, Seguin's offensive line took over. The Matadors ran eight more plays, advancing another 58 yards while keeping the clock moving and the Lockhart offense on the sideline. Seguin finished the 11-play, 78-yard possession at the Lions' 18-yard line as time expired, completing a six-minute, 27-second drive that sealed the victory. The Matadors gained 175 yards in the first half and 176 in the second, but their ability to control the line of scrimmage proved decisive. The combination of Franklin's rushing touchdowns, Piñon's production and timely defensive takeaways gave head coach Gary Gutierrez his second victory at Seguin. The Matadors will look to build on the win next Friday when they travel to Boerne ISD Stadium to face undefeated Boerne Champion.
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Murphy. Henry loved to read, work in his yard, watch football, golf, go to Retama and the Casino’s! Most of all, Henry loved his family. Chaplain Emanuel Carpenter presided over private funeral services which were held on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Interment followed in San Geronimo Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and Hospice of GRMC. Dr. Charles Nolan, His nurses (Sara, Cindi, Ruth and Linda); aides (Erika and Ruby), Emanuel and Carmen and his dedicated care-giver Mona Pantoja. Each showed him so much love, kindness and respect. Each one brought happiness and companionship to him. Memorial donations made be made in his name to Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Foundation, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, TX. 78155. 830-549-5912.
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of Seguin, TX and Uncle Lee Tieken of Stevensville, MT and cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Bertha (Adcock) Naumann, brother John Jesse Naumann and Aunt Betty Jean Tieken of Stevensville, MT. A private memorial service will be held at her parent’s home with the Reverend Jeremy Roy and Pastor David Tinker officiating. A graveside service and interment will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at San Geronimo Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Tinker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek, 3305 Church Road, Seguin, TX 78155. 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.
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cities of Vinita, Bartlesville, Muskogee, and Okmulgee. In 1964 they moved their young family to Texas, living in the cities of Abilene, Dallas, Temple, Waco, Palestine, Marshall, Denton, Alice, Portland, and New Braunfels. After their youngest graduated High School, they moved to Seguin, where they lived their last 26 years together. Along the way they made many lifelong friends and were deeply invested in the life and leadership of the local Churches of Christ. Jean was a faithful follower of Jesus and lived her life accordingly. She initially was a stay-at-home mom, but later began to work as an aide in nursing homes. Jean then began working for Walmart, a career that stretched 35+ years. She loved her time at Walmart and made many dear friends while working there. Jean was also quite the collector! Her greatest love of collecting were her teapots, glass chickens and roosters. She was known by many as the “chicken lady” and was gifted hundreds of glass chickens and roosters. She also loved collecting decorative items depicting bluebonnets and cardinals. Other collections of hers included glass heart dishes and Cinderella memorabilia. Jean loved a good hamburger, especially from Kirby’s in Seguin. Her other “joys” in life included corn nuggets, the color yellow, cryptogram and crossword puzzles, Hallmark movies, romance novels, Lindor chocolate and Diet Coke. She will be dearly missed by friends and family and will always be remembered as a strong, vibrant lady who loved her Lord and family fervently. May she rest in peace with those who preceded her to their heavenly home.
Henry Fred Schrank, Jr., age 88 of Seguin, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026, with his daughter and son-in-law at his side. Henry was born on June 2, 1938, in Geronimo, Texas to Meta (Friedeck) and Henry Schrank, Sr. Henry is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Nelda Lehmann Schrank, his parents, Henry Schrank, Sr. and Meta (Friedeck) Schrank; Brothers Milton, Nelson, Reno and Norbert Schrank; Sisters, Alice Huff, Ruby Maierhofer, Dorothy Vollmar, and Margie McCauley. He is survived by his loving daughter Yvette Fay Bennett and devoted Son-in-law Gary Bennett; adored Granddaughter Nicole L. Bruton and husband Seth Bruton, and precious Great Granddaughter Melodie I. Bruton. Henry is also survived by his cherished companion Frances Bush, and Furniture Warehouse family Frank McClaugherty, Geri Deines, and Matt
Natalie Jessica Naumann was born December 15, 1970. Natalie passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 55. She was a blessing to her adoptive parents Stanley and the late Bertha Naumann. Natalie participated in the Seguin Debutant program and graduated from Seguin High School. She later attended Baylor University and her father’s alma mater Texas State University. Natalie loved travel and adventure. She had a varied career from driving semi-trucks to working many years at Motorola/ Continental. Natalie is survived by her father Stanley J. Naumann and wife Marilyn
Emma Jean Griffith, born November 7, 1938 in Carselowey, OK peacefully gained her heavenly wings on September 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Stephen Roger Griffith, her parents Emma Martin & Isaac Merit Waldrop, brothers Isaac “Bob”, Harold and Melvin Waldrop, and daughter Vickie Jean Duncan. Emma is survived by her sister Mary White, sons Stephen “Mark” (Teresia), Kevin (Michele), Kyle ( Jennifer), and 11 grandchildren, their spouses and 7 great grandchildren. Jean was born on a farm in the rural farming community of Carselowey in northeast Oklahoma. While still in grade school her family moved to the city of Vinita, OK. Shortly before Jean graduated from Vinita High (Class of ‘56) she married her high school sweet-heart, Steve (Class of ‘54). Steve and Jean were married on April 29, 1956 - a marriage that lasted for 61 years before Steve’s death in 2017. One year after they were married they welcomed their first child Vickie Jean in June of 1957, and then Stephen Mark in January 1959. Their third child, Kevin Bruce, was born in November of 1963, and their 4th child, Kyle Edward was added to the family in May of 1972. In their 61 years of marriage Steve and Jean lived in the Oklahoma
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Jay Carl Crowell, age 74 of Seguin, formerly of Luling, passed away on October 3, 2026. Jay was born on January 20, 1952, in Luling, Texas to Ople Liddie (Colwell) and Marion Holmes Crowell. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, gifted athlete, successful businessman, community servant, and loyal friend, Jay lived his life with determination, strength, and a personality that was unmistakably his own. From an early age, Jay had an exceptional talent for football. His ability on the field earned him multiple opportunities to play college football, with offers from programs including Notre Dame, the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and West Point, among others. Ultimately, Jay chose the University of Houston, where he proudly played left guard for the Houston Cougars and had the opportunity to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl. But one of the most important moments of Jay’s life happened long before college football. While still in high school, Jay was working at a gas station when he met a young woman named Joyce. From that day forward, Jay loved Joyce. The two married in 1972, beginning a life together that would span more than four decades. After college, Jay and Joyce moved to Seguin, where they began their family and welcomed two daughters, Dana and Kristen. Throughout his career, Jay worked for several banks and savings and loans and was also a highly successful real estate agent. He was intelligent, driven, and very good at what he did. While working at First National Bank in Luling, Jay started the first discount brokerage in the San Antonio District. Of all his professional and community accomplishments, one held a particularly special place in his heart. Jay took the liquid assets of McNeil Cemetery and invested them with the goal of securing its future. Because of his work and foresight, the cemetery became semi-perpetual—an accomplishment of which he remained extremely proud. Jay also believed strongly in giving back to the communities he called home. Over the years, he served as President and Vice President of the Luling Chamber of Commerce and served with the Luling Watermelon Thump Association, McNeil Cemetery Board, Luling Economic Foundation, Luling Golf Association, Luling Volunteer Fire Department, and Seguin Volunteer Fire Department. He also competed on the Pumper Race Team for the Seguin Fire Department. Jay was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
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Jay was tough. He was straightforward. You never had to wonder what he was thinking because, more often than not, he was going to tell you. He could be hard, and every now and then his honesty might offend someone. But Jay was Jay, and the people who knew him understood that. He was fiercely loyal, had many lifelong friends, and lived life on his own terms. Jay loved playing golf with his golf buddies, fishing, football, good music, and especially Elvis Presley. He was a great dancer, too, but his favorite dance partner was always Joyce. Family was an important part of Jay’s life. Like many families, not every relationship or every season was simple, but the love was still there. He loved his daughters, Dana and Kristen, and his grandchildren and great-grandchild each held a place in his heart. Jay was a fighter throughout his life, and he remained one until the very end. He faced cancer with the same toughness and determination with which he faced everything else. After a long and difficult battle, Jay lost his life to cancer, leaving behind the legacy of a life fully lived and people who loved him deeply. He will be remembered for his strength, his stubbornness, his loyalty, his accomplishments, his stories, his love of football and golf, his friendships, and the love he carried for Joyce throughout his life. Jay Carl Crowell was one of a kind. And to those who knew and loved him, there will simply never be another Jay. Jay is preceded in death by his wife Joyce, and his parents. Survivors include his daughters, Dana McNabb and husband Matt, and Kristen Johnson; grandchildren, Kendall Kabela and husband Brittan, Carson McNabb, and Kash McNabb; great-grandchild, Kaison Kabela; sister Nancy Kay Tiller and husband Leo; brother-in-law, Kenneth Sekula and wife Ibbie; numerous other loving family members and many friends. Visitation will begin on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, 500 E. Travis St., Luling, TX, 78648, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Hendricks, Delton Hendricks, Kenneth Sekula, Kenny Williams, Ronnie Via, Bubba Brousard, Tony Shaker, David Heine, Jim Kramer, and Gary Boyd. Private interment will be held at a later date in the McNeil Cemetery in McNeil, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Cardinal Booster Club, P. O. Box 725, Shiner, Texas, 77984. 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.
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The Reverend Thomas Charles Bruns, age 88 of Seguin, passed away on September 24, 2026. Tom was born on July 15, 1938, in El Paso, Texas to Florence Julia “Nina” (Wilson) and Joseph Louis Bruns. Tom was a graduate of the University of Texas and Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Seguin. Always a Texas Longhorn fan, he took great delight in following the teams, regardless of
where he lived. He served as an Episcopal priest in Llano, Eagle Pass, Pleasanton, and Lockhart. He retired when stationed in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. After retirement, he and Martha moved to Seguin, where they enjoyed country living on acreage east of Seguin. They later moved to Mexico where he and Martha enjoyed retirement living in San Miguel De Allende. After a few years, they returned to Seguin and lived in the residential area established on land once owned by Tom’s grandparents. He was always proud of that fact and never failed to tell that to someone he had just met. He was an active Rotarian in all the communities in which they lived,
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David Louis Vyoral, 74, of Seguin and Rockport, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1951, in Liberty, Texas, to Ruby Marguerite (Damek) and Eddie Louis Vyoral. David grew up with a natural talent for building, fixing, and imagining what things could become. From tinkering with cars and working on the farm alongside his father, David’s hands were always creating, restoring, and improving. David was a dreamer and a doer. At the age of 17, he drove his rebuilt Austin Healy cross country by himself. The year before he turned 30, he rebuilt a wellworn 25’ sailboat and singlehanded it across the Gulf of Mexico. He was eventually joined by his wife Ann, and together they explored the Florida Keys and Bahamas, as they began a life filled with travel, creation, friends, and cats. David was a proud graduate of the University of Texas, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. His career took him from National Supply in Houston, Texas, to the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District in South Carolina, and back to Texas for his job as the Aransas County Road and Bridge Engineer in Rockport, each move offering new opportunities
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having been a club president more than once. While in Pleasanton, he was an active volunteer in the fire department and held the City of Pleasanton position of Fire Marshall. Tom is preceded in death by his son, John Burgwin Bruns and his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Martha Bruns; son, Thomas Meade Bruns of San Antonio; daughters, Melany Head of Austin, and Maria Miller and husband Jonathan of Leander; proud grandpa to Alan Miller and Dillon J. Head; twin brother, Joe Bruns and wife Sue Ellen “Sudy”; sister, Dorothy Bauer and husband Sydney; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends. A memorial service celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with The Rt. Rev. Bishop Angela Cortiñas and the Reverends Stephen Shortess and Karen Morris officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Nolte St., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the charity of one’s choice. 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.
to restore homes (and one big commercial building). He traveled when he could—always drawn to the water wherever he went. David and Ann retired in Seguin, where he embraced his final dream of transforming an old house overlooking the Guadalupe River into a home with a garage big enough for all of his tools and room to play pool with his friends. He poured the same care into their retreat on Salt Lake in Rockport, where they went to watch the sun rise whenever they could. David never stopped building, fixing, helping, or telling people how they should do things. David is survived by his wife, Ann (Holzschuher), his sister, Jeanette Calhoun, nephews, Brian (Lisa) Calhoun and Bradley (Angie) Calhoun, and niece, Ashley (Carlos) Seckler, along with honorary nieces Thea Setterbo and Katie ( Jeffrey) Goodall. He also leaves behind his “harem” - a group of strong women who lent unending support to David and his wife. In lieu of flowers, David would want you to donate to NPR or a charity of your choice, root for the Texas Longhorns, or vote for Eric Norman (Guadalupe County) and James Talarico (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.
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Saddle Up for Second Chances Playday Benefit A Saddle Up for Second Chances Playday Benefit for Happened by Chance Horses will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Seguin Rodeo Complex, 950 S. Austin St. Exhibitions begin at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register early, with special raffle prizes available for early entries, including a $100 SmartPak Equine gift card and a veterinary horse care package. Proceeds will benefit Happened by Chance Horses.
ily-friendly event will feature musical performances by School of Rock and other local musicians, dance performances by Rize Above Dance Studio, an aerialist, vendor market, food trucks, children’s games and prizes, a chili contest and raffles. Proceeds will support campus improvements and classroom supplies at the nonprofit private school.
imals in the Prayer Garden and the Seguin Animal Control will sponsor Puppies in the Patch with puppies for adoption until 2:00 pm. The Patch is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 7:00 pm Sundays in October. For more information call 830-379-4112 or go to www. SeguinMethodist.org.
World Polio Day Walk for Polio The Seguin Rotary Club and Suburban Running & Recreation will host a free two-mile community walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, in recognition of World Polio Day. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with a group photo and walk starting at 8 a.m. at Suburban Running & Recreation at the Seguin Schoolyard, 225 N. Saunders St. The event is free and open to all ages. Donations will also be accepted for Rotary International’s PolioPlus program. To sign up, visit the Seguin Rotary Club website and look for the World Polio Walk flyer, or contact Dr. Julie Leos at drjuliealeos@gmail.com or the Seguin Rotary Club at rotaryclubseguin@gmail.com.
Gather & Give: A Women’s Community Social The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Council will host its Gather & Give community social from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Seguin Schoolyard, 225 N. Saunders St. The event will feature local nonprofits sharing information about their missions and work in the community, along with networking and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item and/or hygiene product to benefit the Christian Cupboard. The event is free and open to everyone, including non-Chamber members, but registration is required.
First Methodist Church Blood Drive First Methodist Church of Seguin will host a South Texas Blood & Tissue blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the church, 710 N. Austin St. The bloodmobile will be on site, and donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments can be scheduled by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
Seguin Rotary Club Hosts “Rock the Fright” Event The Seguin Rotary Club will host Rock the Fright: A Rotary Halloween Bash Thursday, Oct. 29 at The School Yard, 225 N. Saunders St. in Seguin. The event includes a cornhole tournament beginning at 5 p.m., a VIP dinner at 6 p.m. and a concert featuring Mischief Soul at 7 p.m. There will also be a costume contest and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Rotary’s polio eradication efforts, education initiatives and community projects.
Land + Water Symposium The Land + Water Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Luling Foundation. The event will connect Texas landowners with experts in soil, water, livestock and wildlife management. Topics include water quality, rainwater harvesting, feral hog management, grazing management and Natural Resource Conservation Service programs. Two TDA IPM continuing education units are available. Pre-registration is $30 through Oct. 14, with registration at the door costing $40. The fee includes lunch and a certificate of completion. For more information or to register, visit the Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District website. Big Red Barn Pecan Fest The Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center will host its Big Red Barn Pecan Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 250 Cordova Road in Seguin. Activities include a visit to the world’s largest pecan, tours of the heritage village, hayrides, an antique tractor pull and the annual pecan baking contest. Admission and parking are free, with a free trolley available to downtown Pecan Fest activities. Calvary Baptist Academy Fall Festival Fundraiser Calvary Baptist Academy will host its Fall Festival Fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in New Braunfels. The fam-
Grace & Glory Women’s Conference Ministry Spoken will host its 2026 Grace & Glory Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The theme is based on Second Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Tickets are $30. For more information, call 512-937-2608. Puppies & Pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch On Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, First Methodist Church will have the Blessing of the An-
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Cost $50. Visit seguinrotary.org/fundraiser.
First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Oct. 3-31st at 710 N. Austin St.
TLU Boo Bash 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 outside Tschoepe Hall.
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Seguin. Costumes, candy, family fun and tours upon request. Come join the fun Friday October 30.
Universal City Pumpkin Patch Oct. 2-30 2160 Universal City.
Guadalupe Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Community Trunk or Treat 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Windmill Farm Winery - Seguin Halloween Festival 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. at 9111 Huber Rd, Seguin -- haunted hay ride, games, prizes
Seguin Police Department Halloween on College Street 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Once Upon A Party's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at The Fields Wedding & Events Venue, 832 Arizpe Road, Cibolo,-- trick or treating, live characters, animal encounters, music etc. tickets. myonceuponaparty.com
Family Fall Festival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Marion High School parking lot haunted house, carnival games, bouncy houses, live band
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Seguin Fall Festival 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Oct. 17 in downtown Seguin
First Methodist Church Seguin Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at 710 N. Austin St.
Kingsbury Trunk or Treat October 24th - 5:30pm - 7:30pm 680 Railway Street Candy, Costumes, Community, Fun! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Beck & Beck Trunk or Treat 2026 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 , 603 E. Kingsbury St.
Faith Lutheran Church Community Trunk or Treat 1326 E. Cedar St. (West Parking Lot) Sunday, October 25, 2026 4pm-5:30pm Costumes, Candy, Decorated Trunks, Family Fun
Halloween Treat and Tricks 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31;Veterans Community Park in Marion; 108. W. Huebinger
Seguin Little League Trunk or Treat Seguin Little League Parking Lot 1 Wave Pool Drive, Seguin, TX Thursday, October 29, 2026 6pm-8pm Riverside Cemetery Tour - Seguin Saint Alive 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at 201 East Klein Street. $20 at the gate. Pathway Bible Church Fall Festival Wednesday, October 28th 6pm-8pm. 1314 E. Cedar St. Seguin FREE EVENT. Carnival Games, Popcorn & Candy, Photos, Dance Party, Costumes, Trunk or Treat, Mechanical Bull, Bounce House. Navarro Intermediate Trunk or Treat Oct. 28 4:30 to 6 p.m. Snow cones, dunk tank Argent Court Assisted Living Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Beyond Twenty Two; Special Needs Friendly, AllInclusive Monster Mash; 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Geronimo VFW Post 8456; 6808 State Hwy. 123; games, dancing, costume contest The Rotary Club of Seguin ROCK THE FRIGHT — Rotary Halloween Bash! 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at Seguin Schoolyard; live music, food, corn hole tournament.
Elks Lodge Trunk or Treat noon to 3 p.m.Oct. 31 ; 1331 CH Matthies Jr. Drive
The American Legion Post 245 618 E. Kingsbury St. Oct. 30, 2026 7pm-11pm Halloween Costume Party Entry Fee: Pre-Sale $10 At the Door: $13 Hosted by Knights of Columbus #16748 Emanuel’s Lutheran Church & Day School Parking Lot Trunk or Treat Friday, October 30th 6pm-7:30pm Wear Costumes, Bring friends, Spooky fun! FOR PROFIT EVENTS Texas's Best Pink Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fest open weekends, Sept. 26 - Nov. 19 at 7901 FM 1101, Seguin. Visit countrygracefarms.com. Haunted Hill Road in La Vernia, scares, screams, Halloween fun 8 to 10 p.m. October 16 & 17; October 23 & 24; October 30 & 31. Visit Hauntedhillroadhantedhouse. com Haunted Trail in Stockdale 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-31 at 1984 County Road 467 Stockdale. $5 a person -- maze, hay rides, games Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Guadalupe Valley
Sprouts Learning Academy Trunk or Treat Monday, October 26th 6pm-7pm 1359 E. College St. Seguin Candy, Costumes, Fun Jungle Jam Xtreme Trunk or Treat & FREE OPEN HOUSE. 301 W. Kingsbury St. Seguin Friday, October 30 at 6pm Freakshow Farms Nightmare in the Woods Haunted Trail - Hayride, S’mores, Food, Drinks, & Entertainment. Every Friday & Saturday 10/2-10/31 After Dark Facebook Updates for times & weather. Moyesway Shooting Sports 12601 FM 20, Kingsbury, TX 78638 Argent Court Seguin Trunk or Treat October 30th 5pm-7pm 953 S. Hwy. 123 Bypass Candy, Candy, Candy Olmos IceHouse Seguin Trunk or Treat, Pumpkin Carving & Petting Zoo for Kids. October 31st - Doors Open At 2PM. Live Music by Dallas Moore
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