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Guadalupe County bulk cleanup set for Saturday Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Mystery mailers reaching Seguin homes raise questions about possible political deception Darren Dunn
(Seguin) — A controversial mailing that has reached homes in Seguin and across Texas is raising new questions about who is responsible for the material
and whether it could be part of an effort to influence voters ahead of the November 3 General Election. Mailers, pg. 4
(Seguin) — Guadalupe County residents will have one more opportunity this year to clear out unwanted household items and yard debris during this weekend’s free bulk cleanup event. The event will run from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Guadalupe County Road and Bridge Department located just south of the Guadalupe County Jail. Carmen Davila, the public information officer for Guadalupe County, says all participating residents must bring a photo ID or utility bill to utilize the service. “The county bulk cleanup event is a time for residents to look around their yards and their homes and dispose of any unwanted items to help maintain a clean and safe environment,” said Davila. Davila says residents should pay special attention to the
entrance route.Vehicles must enter from North Austin Street and turn onto North Guadalupe Street, about a half-mile north of Interstate 10 in Seguin. From there, drivers will follow the designated route into the Road and Bridge yard, where county employees will be on hand to help unload the items. Davila says separating materials before arriving will also help keep traffic moving — making the process easier for everyone. “If people have tires, if they could keep those together, there is a limit of four tires, without rims, 19.5 inches,” said Davila. “And keep that away from like the metal and the other debris.” Accepted household items include but not limited to trash, furniture, appliances, scrap metal, dry paint and bagged yard waste. Bulk, pg. 4
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Ty Machado BBQ Memorial brings barbecue family to Seguin to support young cooks Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — A competitive barbecue community will gather in Seguin this weekend to honor the memory of Ty Machado, a talented young pit master. The first ever Ty Machado BBQ Memorial is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24, at Max Starcke Park East. Ty, a 24-year-old 2020 graduate of Navarro High School, died May 24, 2026. He is remembered for multiple world championship titles. He also appeared on the Food Network and established himself as one of the country’s best young barbecue competitors. Ty’s father, Joey Machado, says the family wanted to find a way to honor his life by continuing the work that meant so much to him. “After we lost Ty, our main thing was to continue to remember him, and we thought, you know, what a better way to remember him by what he did and what everyone knew him for, and that was competition barbecue,” said Machado. “We just decided this was kind of the best way to pay tribute to him in his memory and bring all of, what we call our barbecue family, together in order to celebrate his life.” Proceeds from the memorial will support youth barbecue programs. Machado says the goal is to give the next generation of cooks some of the same opportunities that helped shape Ty’s own journey. “Our program is basically going to help those kids continue to participate, help them learn, help them expand more on what they’re doing right now, because that’s the whole reason that we are where we are today is because of our involvement in barbecue and the barbecue life,” said Machado. The weekend will feature a variety of competitions,
including a four-meat barbecue cookoff sanctioned by the Champions Barbecue Alliance, a steak cookoff, a dessert challenge, a kids’ competition and a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail challenge. Friday’s events will focus on the steak and cocktail competitions, while Saturday will feature the main barbecue cookoff plus kids’ competition and dessert challenge. Machado says he’s especially proud to announce that this first ever event will award qualifying opportunities for several major competitions, including two spots for the BBQ World Cup and Expo, three for the World Food Championships and two for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Now, while experienced competitors are expected to travel to Seguin, Machado says the memorial is also designed to welcome newcomers who want to try their hand at competitive cooking. “We have the steak and the drink (competition) on Friday night. If somebody says, ‘Hey, I’ve got a great dessert,’ come on out Saturday — we’re going to have the dessert (contest) on Saturday, and then we also have the Kids’ Q,” said Machado. The public is invited to attend the event at Max Starcke Park East. Folks are encouraged to stop by and watch the cooks in action or even signup to be a judge. They can also show their support by biding on auction items or buying a raffle ticket. To learn more, visit the Ty Machado BBQ Memorial Facebook page or go online to tymachadobbqmemorial.com. To host the bbq event, the park’s east side will be closed to the public both Friday and Saturday. This includes walking trail, disc golf and picnic areas.
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Cemetery tour will support ‘Grand Old Lady’
Attendance at Oct. 25 Riverside event keeps beloved historical structure standing Special by Bobbie Maddox
(Seguin) — She’s old, 123 years. Sitting alone on the corner of River and Ireland Streets, passers-by may wonder about her: “Is that a church? “A wedding chapel… “backstage of the Texas Theatre?“ But if they stopped and walked up on her porch, they would see the marker declaring her the first building dedicated to women’s meetings in Texas. This grand old lady of a building, for which women like Mrs. Josheph B. (Ella) Dibrell and Mrs. Edgar B. (Nettie) Nolte raised money to construct her, was financed by selling eggs and holding fundraisers. Once her construction was finished in 1903, the Women’s Clubrooms served not only ladies’ study clubs, but was also a respite site for farmers’ families coming to town for supplies or to sell crops. She also lent her frame for a first, small library, and even served as a Red Cross site during WWI. She changed locations four times, but now rests comfortably on her corner with Sudy the Squirrel (named in honor of Sudy Bruns) keeping watch beneath a sprawling live oak tree. Her front porch is welcoming, and today three study clubs, Shakespeares,
Delphians and Seguin Study each hold regular meetings there. The clubs were formed way back at the turn of the century to give women a place to gather and share their love of reading and learning. That purpose still exists today, as well as a site to rent for bridal showers or other occasions or meetings of local organizations. Out of the original federation of clubs, the three responsible for the house and its upkeep today formed an affiliation, and each is represented by two members who keep their group informed and working together to perserve the clubhouse. Much of the ongoing preservation of the house has been dependent on funds raised from the Riverside Cemetery Tour in October. “We love our historic building… but we are concerned more every year about covering the increasing costs of utilities, insurance, maintenance and repairs,” Betsy Martin, president of the affiliation, said. “In the past 10 years we have had major repairs. We are hoping for the best attendance ever at this year’s Cemetery Tour because it is our only yearly fundraiser. Of course, we welcome any donations at any time!” Riverside, pg. 5
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Mailers, continued. The mailers, titled “Texas Trans & LGBTQ+ Student Resource Guide,” appear to offer information and support to transgender and LGBTQ students. They include information about gender identity, legal rights, and what students can do if their parents do not support their identity. But the organization prominently featured in the materials says it had nothing to do with the mailing, and new reporting has uncovered several unusual details about the group identified as the sender. The mailers are addressed to students in individual households and identify the sender as the Texas Transgender Student Union. According to reporting by The Texas Tribune, The Houston Chronicle, CBS Texas and other news organizations, a company operating under that name was registered as a limited liability company in Wyoming last month — just weeks before the materials began appearing in Texas mailboxes. The business registration does not identify the company’s owners, and there is no established public record connecting the company to a recognized transgender advocacy organization in Texas. The return address on the mailers is also raising questions. The address, listed as 1611 W. Airport Blvd. in Meadows Place, Texas; and it does not appear to be valid. It closely resembles the actual mailing address of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, commonly known as TENT. TENT is said to be a legitimate Texas advocacy organization whose name, resources and activities are featured throughout the mailer. The organization has issued a public statement denying any connection to the materials. TENT also says it previously took legal action to stop a separate text-message campaign that appeared to be associated with the organization. The controversy has intensified because the mailers began circulating just as early voting opened Monday for the November 3 election. Some political observers have questioned whether the materials represent a false flag operation, or a deceptive effort designed to make a message appear to originate from one group when it actually comes from another. Such a tactic could potentially be used to generate anger or opposition toward the
Bulk, continued. Tires can also be disposed but must be smaller than 19.5 inches, without rims. Tires are limited to four per vehicle. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty with Freon removed. Ceramic toilets should also be placed in cardboard boxes. Items not accepted include hazardous materials, batteries, brush and limbs, fencing, construction debris, oil-based paint and junk vehicles. Dump trailers are prohibited, and trailers cannot exceed 12 feet. Residents can review the full list of accepted and prohibited materials at GuadalupeTX.gov.
group being impersonated. The Texas Tribune also reports that postal tracking identifiers on two mailers were associated with a Maryland company that provides political mailtracking services. That connection does not establish who ordered or financed the mailing. The campaigns of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico both deny any involvement. At this point, there is no publicly established evidence identifying the individuals or organizations responsible for the mailing, or proving that it was designed to manipulate voters. Still, the unusual business registration, questionable return address, denial from the advocacy organization and timing of the distribution have raised significant questions about the mailing’s authenticity and purpose. The controversy has also generated considerable discussion on social media, including among Seguin-area residents who received the materials. The central questions remain unanswered: Who paid for the mailers, who authorized their distribution, and what were they hoping to accomplish? Those answers could better help determine whether the mailing was a legitimate outreach effort or an attempt to mislead the public during a closely watched election season.
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Riverside, continued. Besides the ancestors interred at Riverside, the 2026 Cemetery Tour, set for Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. will feature some visiting saints buried nearby. Perhaps the most prominent is the man for whom this town is named, Juan Nepomuceno Seguin, a Tejano military and political leader born in Spanish Texas Bejar (San Antonio) in 1806. He fought in the Alamo, but after being sent to bring back reinforements, he found upon his return that the Alamo had fallen. Commissioned as a colonel, Seguin joined Sam Houston’s army and protected families during the “Runaway Scrape,” serving as rear guard for the Texian army and helping secure Texas Independence at the Battle of San Jacinto. Afterward, Juan Seguin served as a Republic of Texas Senator and Mayor of San Antonio. The town of Seguin was named in his honor in 1839. Another nearby and significant descendant featured from Seguin’s history will be F.C. Weinert, 1853-1939. Weinert served as justice of the peace, county commissioner and county judge before his election as state senator and, eventually, Secretaty of the State of Texas. He is credited with bringing a water system, electricity and a dam to the community, making it one of the most progressive municipalities in Texas of that time. Of course the tour of historic Seguinites also features the accomplishments of its women. Hilda Blumberg Weinert, born 1819, will appear to tell about why she was called “Mrs. Democrat.” She must have lived a non-stop life, having served Seguin’s School Board for 30 years and TLU as a regent for 20. Hilda was a delegate to the National Democratic Conventions for many sessions, and a couple of U.S. presidents even commissioned her. Other saints at their gravesites will include Emma Krezdorn, born in 1881. She and her husband Herman “raised eyebrows” when they married. She will tell visitors to her burial site why, and about the jewelry store and foundation she and Herman started. Martha Wegner Mattson Grolich’s family came from Hamburg, Germany by way of Baltimore, Maryland before landing in Seguin in 1901.
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She and husband Joe had a blended family from previous marriages. Joe started as a blacksmith and eventually opened a bar which he left Martha to tend after his “untimely death.” Fredericksburg was the first Texas stop for Dorothea Suchart’s family when they emigrated from Germany in 1845. She married Edward Nolte and they raised seven children on the site now occupied by Starcke Furniture. The general store they started eventually led to the establishment of E. Nolte and Sons Bank. Their generosity and honest lending attracted the business of many local farmers. Exekiel Smith, born in 1781, was an adventure seeker who traveled the “Gateway to the West,” leading him to Seguin where he established a home and family with his wife Susannah Dingess and their eight children. He didn’t live a passive life, however. Exekiel fought in the Texas War of Independence and survived the Mier Expedition, a two year clash with Mexico. It was the Smith family that established Riverside Cemetery. In more “recent” history, Dr. Clarence B. Friday brought his medical services to the Seguin community in the mid-1920s. He was Seguin’s first Black doctor, and despite segregation of the time, he treated patients of all races. He was recognized by the citizens of Seguin for his 25 years of devoted service before his death in 1958. In addition to meeting this fascinating group of ghosts from Seguin’s unique history, Cemetery Tour patrons will have a chance to learn about Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will erect a small altar, or “ofrenda,” to display examples of tributes to the deceased. Items such as photographs, candles, marigolds, foods and personal items representing those being remembered will be on display. Teatro representatives will explain the symbolism and purpose of each element and how families use altars to celebrate life, memories and family connections. Visitors will be invited to ask questions to learn more about this meaningful tradition. The Riverside Cemetery Tour promises an afternoon of meaningful learning and entertainment. Tickets are $20 and available at Gift and Gourmet, Keepers, the Chamber of Commerce and The Guadalupe Trading Company.
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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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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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Bobby McGee, born September 22, 1967 has passed away on October 18, 2026 in Seguin, Tx. Services will be handled by Palmer Mortuary and Cremations.
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Alvin “Boomer” Jones Jr of Seguin,TX passed away Sunday October 11th 2026 at the age of 44 years old. A public viewing will be held Friday October 23, 2026 from 3pm-7pm at Crenshaw Funeral Home Chapel. An additional viewing will be held Saturday October 24, 2026 from 10am-11am at Second Baptist Church 609 S Guadalupe Street Seguin, Tx. 78155 Funeral will begin at 11am Survivors include: Spouse: Sabrina Tomlinson, Son: Deon Lampkin, Daughter: Aleayia Lampkin, Mother: Annette Jones , Sisters: Tonyanika Webb and Charmain Yvette Jones Services Entrusted to: Crenshaw Funeral Home (Owner: Don Napier) 216 Blumberg Street Seguin Tx 78155 830-303-2208
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William G. “Bill” Squires Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following a long health challenge. Bill was a loving father, a dedicated educator, and a tireless contributor to his community. Bill earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education at Southwest Texas State University, and his PhD in exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation through Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine. He was a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), certified as an ACSM Exercise Specialist and Program Director. He served as exercise testing director at the cardiopulmonary laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he did the crew pre-flight testing for STS-1, the first Space Shuttle mission. He returned to NASA in 1989 to work in the biomechanics laboratory, developing exercise countermeasures for the Space Shuttle program. From 1980 to 2017, Dr. Squires was a professor of kinesiology and biology at Texas Lutheran University, where he held the Dr. Fredrick C. Elliott Chair in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition. He also held adjunct appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He was a founding member of the Texas Regional Chapter of ACSM, later served as its president, and received the chapter’s Honor Award in 2010. For many years he was a consultant to the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, and for 20 years he organized and coordinated the Frontiers of Cardiology meeting in Winter Park, Colorado. In 2002 he was named a
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Distinguished Alumnus of Texas State University. Bill’s commitment to young people reached well beyond his classroom. He served on the Navarro ISD school board for nearly a decade, helping thousands of students during his tenure. After a 2008 sabbatical studying pediatric obesity at the Austin campus of the University of Texas School of Public Health, he spent the later part of his career working with the Seguin community, building partnerships to promote health, fitness, and nutrition and to help children in need in the public schools. In 2013 the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the UT School of Public Health in Austin gave him its Texas Health Champion Award as part of Texas Obesity Awareness Week. He will be remembered for all of these accomplishments, but most of all for the many people he inspired and helped succeed in their own careers. Bill is survived by his children, William G. Squires III, Joshua Squires, Cara Squires, and David Squires. A celebration of life service will be held in the Chapel of the Abiding Presence on the TLU campus on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the William G. Squires Scholarship Fund at Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155. Please write “William Squires Endowment” in the check memo or in an enclosed note so the gift reaches the right fund. Gifts may also be made online at https://www.tlu.edu/give/online-giving/ by selecting “Other” as the gift allocation and entering “William Squires Endowment.”
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WHO Warns Of Healthcare Worker Shortage In New Report (Geneva) -- The World Health Organization is forecasting a major healthcare worker shortage due to a wave up expected retirements in the coming years. The organization released a report this week on workforce levels, trends and challenges. The report predicts one in four doctors will retire over the next 10 years and dozens of countries won’t have enough healthcare workers in the next four years. The report shows workforce shortages and unequal distribution continue to limit healthcare access for many people. Teen Girls Overtake Boys In Vaping Reversal (Charleston, SC) -- Teen girls are now vaping more than boys nationwide, reversing a trend that’s lasted for years. That’s according to researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina. Among older teens, almost eight-percent of girls were regular vapers in the latest national data, compared with fewer than five-percent of boys. The Charleston team used a 10-year data set from adolescents ages 12 to 17. In South Carolina, about one in 10 high school students reported vaping in a separate 2025 survey by the State Department of Public Health. Pop Star Selena Gomez Warns Against Vaping (Los Angeles, CA) -- Pop star Selena Gomez says her nicotine vaping habit did permanent damage to her voice. She posted on Instagram this past weekend about how hard it was to quit nicotine and told followers the best thing they can do is never start. She admits her voice has changed as a result of vaping, so much so that if listeners don’t like it, she has advice for them too: “just don’t listen to it.” It’s not the first time Gomez has spoken out about a health issue. She’s been public about her struggles with Lupus, chemotherapy, getting a kidney transplant and bipolar disorder. Rabies Increases Nationwide With California Bat Cases Up 37% (Sacramento, CA) -- There’s been an increase in rabies-related exposures nationwide and that includes cases involving rabid bats. In California alone, bat cases are up 37-percent compared to last year with 314 cases reported so far in 2026 in the Golden State. In Los Angeles, there are more rabid bats than ever before and they’re turning up in parks, offices and backyards generating heightened concern about the risk of exposure.
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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.
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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.
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 family-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. 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
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. 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 Animals 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.
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. To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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YARD SALE: 214 Delany, Seguin - Saturday, October 24th. Home decor, grad party decor, M/W/C clothes, bakeware, comforters, dishes and lots of miscellaneous items.
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