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California man sentenced to federal prison for sexual exploitation of an area minor (San Antonio) -- A California man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor. Leading the investigation was the FBI, Uvalde Police Department, and Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office. The sentence was announced this week by U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. According to court documents, in May
2023, Markus Hudson Jr., 28, of Sacramento, California, coerced an adult woman he met on TikTok to sexually assault a six-year-old child in Uvalde. Hudson threatened the woman, saying he would send nude images of her to her family and friends. The woman complied and sexually assaulted the child during a video call with Hudson, unaware that her act was being recorded by Man, pg. 3
More pumpkins on their way to Seguin Downtown pumpkin patch continuing tradition Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) --Although, there has already been plenty of activity over at Seguin’s pumpkin patch -- the patch is far from running dry. Another truckload is expected this weekend as the church tradition continues for
local families and out-of-town guests. That’s according to Terry Webb, pumpkin patch coordinator for First Methodist Church Seguin. Pumpkins, pg. 3
Seguin Fall Festival returns Saturday Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- The annual Seguin Fall Festival returns this weekend to downtown Seguin. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The event is hosted by the Guadalupe County Emergency Management and the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office. Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County emergency management coordinator and fire marshal, says the festival
began three years ago as a way to help to support the county’s volunteer fire departments. “So, we began the Fall Festival 3 years ago as a way to raise awareness and raise some funds for the local fire departments here in the county,” said Pinder. “Everybody’s struggling, all the volunteer fire departments are struggling, and so we initially began this to do a fundraiser. Fall, pg. 4
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Community Paint Day invites residents to create, connect in downtown Seguin Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – A local family is inviting residents to bring their creativity to downtown Seguin this Friday night. The Camacho Family, led by local Artist Jeremiah Camacho, will be hosting a free Community Paint Day. The event is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Seguin next to the Central Park fountain. Camacho, who also owns Lions Den Art Collective, says the gathering is designed to give people an opportunity to relax, create art and connect with others while enjoying an evening away from their screens. You can do one thing and want and you can do another thing and actually do. And my thing is just do it. I’m like, I’m painting all the time. If I’m not tattooing at my studio, I tend to come home and work on paintings and my kids will work with me on different pieces. So it’s like if I’m already gonna do it and if I’m gonna do it with my kids, I’m like, well, let’s just go out and invite other people. Who knows who else might wanna come out and paint with us and just relax and paint, do something different. Put down the iPads,” said Camacho. The event is open to everyone, regardless of artistic experience. Plus, Camacho says supplies will be available for those who need them. “When I first started, it was just going to be me and my little ones. I have a whole bunch of paint and other little stuff that I could take, in case, someone didn’t have any stuff. But friends of mine from the Artable Curiosities, they heard about it and they’re like,
‘we want to be there and we can help out. We have a whole bunch of stuff.’ So if people don’t have stuff, we have it there and we’ll be able to supply stuff if you don’t have anything. But you don’t really need anything. I mean for my little ones, we’re going to be doing some wood cutouts. So they’re going to have like a piece of wood that they’re going to be cutting out. So it’s not necessary that you have to have a big canvas and an easel and everything that looks all nice. You can really paint on anything and everything. I mean, I’ll have my radio and we’ll just kind of have some real chill music and just relax and enjoy the nice weather that (be grateful that) we’re not in triple digits right now, “ said Camacho. Camacho says the event is simply bringing more art to Seguin. “Hopefully, this can be the first of many, and the next time, I can try to get some other friends of mine, like some really good artists to kind of work on some pieces. I did a First Friday in New Braunfels not too long ago, and that kind of sparked my interest. I’m like, we need something like that. Downtown is perfect for that. So if we had a whole bunch of different artists, you know, out there, I’m like, I love watching people paint, so I’m sure other people would love to see, other artists that I look up to paint. You can sit there and ask questions and just watch the process,” said Camacho. Participants are reminded to bring their snacks, a chair and again, their own painting supplies if they have them.
Saturday Topic explores SISD tax proposal, Texas Theatre thriller Darren Dunn
(Seguin) -- This week’s Saturday Topic program on radio station KWED takes a look at an important issue on the November 3 ballot for Seguin ISD voters and introduces listeners to a stage production coming soon to the Texas Theatre. Part one of our program features a conversation with Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Lee
and the district’s chief financial officer, Liz Banks. The pair will discuss the Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, or VATRE, that will appear on the local ballot. Lee says the measure is listed as a tax increase on the ballot, but the district’s total tax rate would stay the same. That might be confusing to some voters, and Lee says that’s
why district officials are working to explain the facts behind the proposal and the complexities of public school finance in Texas. “The only way that you can really explain it is to dive a little bit deeper into school finance. And let’s be honest, school finance is intentionally complicated. Saturday, pg. 4
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Man, continued. Hudson using a second phone. Following the recorded sexual assault, the woman refused to speak to Hudson again, and he, in-turn, sent images of the assault to one of the woman’s former classmates. In another instance, Hudson reached out to a 14-year-old on Snapchat in June 2024 and told her he had nude images of her. Hudson threatened to shoot up her house unless she did what he wanted. Hudson made the child victim stand naked for five minutes during a video call. Again, he recorded the call on a separate phone, then threatened to distribute the images if the 14-year-old did not sexually assault another minor. After repeated threats of exposure, the 14-year-old complied. The 14-year-old, two other minors, and an adult engaged in sexual activity which Hudson recorded. Hudson sent the images to the 14-year-old’s classmates. Hudson enticed and recorded the sexual activities of the 14-year-old, three minors, and two adults. He was arrested on Dec. 13, 2024. He was charged in a fivecount indictment on Jan. 8, 2025, and pleaded guilty to two counts -- one for production of child pornography and one for coercion and enticement of a child on April 30, 2026. “Social media platforms have become an incredibly dangerous playground in which child predators victimize
our most vulnerable and exploit them with sickening demands, that exponentially increase the victimization,” said U.S. Attorney Simmons. “These investigations often begin because victims of the sexual abuse and exploitation speak out about the exploitation they have endured. As evidenced by this case and others, predators like this defendant should know that the seeming anonymity of the internet will not protect them from being held accountable for their actions. In cooperation with our law enforcement partners, we will investigate and aggressively prosecute all predators who are intent on ruining the lives of innocent and vulnerable victims.” Daniel Faith, FBI special agent in charge says the sentencing of Hudson serves as a powerful deterrent to anyone targeting and exploiting the most vulnerable members of our community. “The defendant in this case pleaded guilty to despicable and heinous acts. Thanks to our law enforcement partners at Uvalde Police Department, Guadalupe County Sheriff ’s Office and FBI Sacramento for their help bringing individuals like Hudson to justice and protecting the future of our nation by ensuring our children’s safety,” said Faith. The case was brought forth as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.
Pumpkins, continued. “We have more pumpkins on the way. In fact, this coming Saturday, we expect another full load of pumpkins,” said Web. She says for decades that the annual pumpkin patch has become a fall tradition for generations of local families. “Well, over 30 years ago, the youth director, Katie Arnold, started the pumpkin patch, and it started with just a portion of a truck for like a week and a half and it has grown over the 30 plus years into 2 trucks, and the whole month, and sometimes it extends a little bit beyond the month, depending on where Saturdays hit,” said Webb. While the patch offers families an opportunity to enjoy the season, Webb says its purpose extends beyond the church grounds. She says proceeds support missions and nonprofit organizations throughout the community, including the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center, the Texas Ramp Project, the South Texas Pregnancy Care Center, NAMI and the
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Christian Cupboard. The pumpkin patch also serves as an outdoor classroom for area students. Webb says more than 1,200 children visit during the month, with school groups coming from Seguin and even Gonzales to learn about pumpkins, harvest time and the fall season. “Children get to explore the pumpkins, discover what is inside them and even learn whether pumpkins float,” said Webb. For many families, she says the patch has become a tradition that spans generations, with parents returning with their children and, eventually, their grandchildren. “And it’s just a fun place to go. It’s just a come experience fall,” said Webb. In addition to the pumpkins,
visitors can take part in a brief worship service held Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The service, which began last year, features live guitar music, songs, prayer and a short devotion in the patch’s storytelling area. A small prayer-request box also is available for visitors who would like to submit a prayer request to be handled by the church’s prayer ministry. Webb says the downtown pumpkin patch is a seasonal attraction that no one wants to miss. “I just welcome you to come feel the orange part of God’s creation. We really do have a special place, It’s something to come and experience,” said Webb. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds. Prices depend on both the type and size. The FMC Pumpkin Patch is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. The Patch will be open through Oct. 31st. First Methodist Church is located at 710 N. Austin St.
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Fall, continued. This year it’s grown a lot more. We’ve got a lot more real estate, more streets closed, a couple more blocks just to kind of grow the footprint so that we can try to raise a little bit more money.” The festival grounds are free to enter, with food and craft vendors available throughout the day. The Kids Zone will offer all-day unlimited play for $20. The Kids Zone will feature two bounce houses, an obstacle course, a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, rides and face painting. Pinder says the first 500 children to come through will receive goody bags with small treats and other items. Other events include a car show from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a pet costume contest at 1:30 p.m.
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Entertainment will include performances by the Seguin High School Mariachi and Grupo Folklórico de Seguin High School from 3 to 4 p.m. Live music will close out the festival from 7 to 9 p.m. Headlining the event will be Isaac Jacobs. Pinder says folks will especially want to take note that the event will bring some important traffic changes downtown so planning ahead will be important. “South Austin Street will be closed from Court Street to Washington Street, including the roadway in front of Burnt Bean Co. The entire downtown square will be closed to traffic, with barricades and detours in place. Drivers should expect possible delays when traveling near the festival area,” Pinder. Those wishing to sign-up in advance for the car show are encouraged to visit the Guadalupe County Fire Rescue Facebook page.
Saturday, continued. The state, I think if you talk to state legislators, they will also tell you that it’s intentionally complicated in an effort to try to make it as equitable as possible for school districts across the state,” said Lee. If approved, the VATRE would allow the district to shift two cents from its debt service tax rate to its maintenance and operations tax rate, leaving the total rate unchanged. “Our total tax rate is actually made-up of two different rates. We have our first rate, the maintenance and operations or M&O, which is how we operate the district, how we pay for anything from salaries to supplies to the electric bill, (and) any of those types of things. Then we have what’s called an I&S rate, which is the interest and sinking, that is purely to pay debt that has been approved by voters through bond elections resulting in construction or capital improvement projects, things like that. Those two rates make up the total tax rate for the school district. So, when we talk about our total tax rate not changing, it’s not. The total tax rate for Seguin ISD the past two years, (and) this year included as the third year, has been $1.0828, and it’s made-up of a combination of those two rates. It will remain at that $1.0828 as a result of us trying to do the best we can to not put more requirements on the taxpayers here in Seguin ISD,” said Lee. Shifting those two pennies may not seem like a big deal, but Lee explains that it would bring a significant amount of additional state funding to the district. Without voter approval, that additional money would not be available to the district. “What we’re essentially doing is, we’re
looking at moving two cents from our I&S rate so that would go from 40 and a half cents to 38 and a half cents, and our M&O rate going from 67.78 cents to 69.78 cents, and our total tax rate stays the same essentially. But by doing so, we maximize about a million and a half more dollars in state funding,” said Lee. Lee and Banks will try to answer questions voters may have about the VATRE. They say the conversation is not designed to persuade voters one way or another. Instead, they want to provide factual information so people can make an informed decision when they head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3. Part two of our program features a conversation with our friends from the Texas Theatre about their upcoming production of “Wait Until Dark.” It’s a classic thriller that arrives just in time for the Halloween season. Performances will be held each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 23 through November 1 at the Texas Theatre. Tickets are available now at thetexas.org. Pat Hoppe, Greg Dew and Dawn Wright-
Calvert will join us to preview the show and explain why they think audiences will enjoy its immersive experience. Hoppe says the lead character is blind, and audience members will also have their senses tested during portions of the show. “It’s a mystery. It was a movie a long time ago. And now the play is just a little bit different from the movie, if you’ve ever seen that. The play is really interesting. It has all the things that you might want in a mystery. It has a leading lady. It has bad men who are there. It has a sassy little neighbor upstairs. It has all sorts of things, and it’s scary. Part of it takes place in the dark, because she is blind and so she has to figure out a way to save her life from these bad characters,” said Hoppe. You can hear both conversations on Saturday Topic this weekend. Our discussion about the VATRE begins at 8 a.m., followed by the discussion about the play at approximately 8:45 a.m. Listen on AM 1580 KWED or stream the program at seguintoday.com. You can also listen live on any Alexa-enabled device by saying, “Alexa, play KWED Radio.”
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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.
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
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Delia G. O’Neal passed on September 25, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Seguin, Texas. Funeral arrangements are entrusted into the care of Palmer Mortuary and Cremations located at 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www. palmermortuary.com for dates and to sign and view the guest book.
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WHO Calls For Action On Lead Poisoning (Geneva) -- The World Health Organization is calling on countries to take action to prevent lead exposure ahead of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week next week. The organization says lead poisoning contributes to more than three-and-a-half-million deaths a year across the world. The WHO is expected to develop a global lead mitigation action plan and practical guidance to identify priority sources of exposure and present it next year. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children under six because it can affect IQ and cause developmental delays. Florida County Debuts First-In-The-Nation Emergency Blood Drones (Tampa, FL) -- A Florida county is debuting the nation’s first emergency blood drones. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is launching the program with Tampa General Hospital. It’ll involve flying temperature-controlled whole blood directly to trauma scenes using unmanned drones. The system will cost nine-thousand dollars a month per drone to deliver lifesaving blood in under four minutes. They say the program will say countless people hurt in crashes and other calamities. New Study Shows Ovaries Still Play Important Role After Menopaus (Chicago, IL) -- A new study shows that ovaries still play an important role after menopause. A woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs after menopause but their work isn’t over. Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago and Buck Institute in California, have found they don’t become dormant or sit in the body like an appendix doing nothing. Their study, published Wednesday in the medical journal Aging Cell, shows ovaries get busy maintaining tissue and cell structure, lipid metabolism, immunity and inflammation. The researchers say it turns out that for ovaries, menopause is more like a career change than retirement. Mount Sinai Highlights Steps To Combat Chronic Work Sitting (New York, NY) -- Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is bringing attention to the increased health risks that come with chronic sitting. Sitting for long periods has become common for many at work, but health officials say it puts people at increased risks for type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers. Mount Sinai suggests using five-minute breaks to walk around, have co-worker meetings while walking and take the stairs instead of the elevator. The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for adults
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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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NON-PROFIT EVENTS First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Oct. 3-31st at 710 N. Austin St. Universal City Pumpkin Patch Oct. 2-30 2160 Universal City. 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
Guadalupe Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Community Trunk or Treat 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Halloween Bash & Haunted Forest at the Seguin ISD At Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center! Friday, October 23, beginning at 6 p.m. Last entry at 10pm. ( 6-8pm Family Friendly Fun) Tickets $10. $9 at the gate with canned good. Classic Halloween films on the big screen, Food, Stories & S’mores around the fire, Games, Halloween character meet & greets, Haunted forest.
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
Kingsbury Trunk or Treat October 24th - 5:30pm - 7:30pm 680 Railway Street Candy, Costumes, Community, Fun! ALL ARE WELCOME! Halloween Hayrides at Wolf Tracks of Texas Animal Rescue. Oct 24-25 & Oct 31-Nov 1, Sat 11am-7pm & Sun 11am-4pm. Meet the pack, Hear their stories, Make wild memories. $20 per person | $65 per family of 4. 1411 Vivroux Ranch Rd. Seguin Vendor Spots Available at NO CHARGE RSVP to April 210-372-5776
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church & Day School Parking Lot Trunk or Treat Friday, October 30th 6pm-7:30pm Wear Costumes, Bring friends, Spooky fun!
Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Guadalupe Valley 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.
Emanuel Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat Friday, October 30th 6pm 206 North Travis St. (In the parking lot)
Beck & Beck Trunk or Treat 2026 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 , 603 E. Kingsbury St.
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
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Sprouts Learning Academy Trunk or Treat Monday, October 26th 6pm-7pm 1359 E. College St. Seguin Candy, Costumes, Fun
First Methodist Church Seguin Trunk or Treat 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at 710 N. Austin St.
Riverside Cemetery Tour - Seguin Saint Alive 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at 201 East Klein Street. $20 at the gate.
Seguin Little League Trunk or Treat Seguin Little League Parking Lot 1 Wave Pool Drive, Seguin, TX Thursday, October 29, 2026 6pm-8pm
B&S Brewing Trunk or Treat Sunday October 25th 5pm7pm Free hotdogs for kids (while supplies last) 1408 Old Lehmann Rd. Seguin More info at the event link below. https://www.facebook.com/ share/1CUo1QJZjc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Seguin Police Department Halloween on East College Street 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Elks Lodge Trunk or Treat noon to 3 p.m.Oct. 31 ; 1331 CH Matthies Jr. Drive
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
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
Jungle Jam Xtreme Trunk or Treat & FREE OPEN HOUSE. 301 W. Kingsbury St. Seguin Friday, October 30 at 6pm
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
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.
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Halloween Treat and Tricks 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31;Veterans Community Park in Marion; 108. W. Huebinger
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 Windmill Farm Winery - Seguin Halloween Festival 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24. at 9111 Huber Rd, Seguin -- haunted hay ride, games, prizes
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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COMMUNITY YARD SALE AT THE VILLAGE OF MILLCREEK SUBDIVION Saturday, October 17th starting at 8am. W/M/C and baby clothes, shoes, household items and much more!
FRI. October 16, 2026
YARD SALE: 126 Tanglewood Drive Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th Household items, party decor, dishes, M/W/C clothing, shoes, purses and more!
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