October 31, 2025
Body Found
Investigation underway
to
reveal further details about remains
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) — Seguin police are investigating after a man was found dead in Walnut Branch Creek.
Officers were called around 6:24 p.m. Wednesday to the 800 block of South Austin Street, where they found an unresponsive Hispanic male lying in the creek.
Police say the man, believed to be between 20 and 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The department’s Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case. The man’s identity has not yet been confirmed, and the investigation remains ongoing. No further details have been released.
“Remember me, though I have to say goodbye”
Community members gather in downtown Seguin during last year’s Día de los Muertos celebration, honoring loved ones with colorful altars, music, and traditional dance. The annual event returns this Saturday in Central Park, featuring live entertainment, cultural displays, and family-friendly activities. See story on page 3.
Today marks final day of Early Voting in Guadalupe County
Voters urged to plan ahead, review sample ballots before Election Day
(Seguin) --Today is the final day to cast ballots early ahead of Tuesday’s Nov. 4 General Election, and Guadalupe County election officials are reminding voters to come prepared especially with so many items appearing on this year’s ballot.
As of the end of Wednesday, 7,639 voters had already taken advantage of the two-week early voting period. Early voting continues through 7 p.m. today at eight locations across the county. Those locations include the county’s new Elections Office at 3251 N. State Highway 123 in Seguin. The newly opened facility replaces the former office and will now serve as not only an official site for early voting but will for the first time welcome voters on Election Day.
Voting, pg. 4
Trick or treaters to hit the streets of Seguin tonight
(Seguin) –Tonight is the night that ghosts and goblins will be stepping out onto your front porches. Halloween events and old-fashioned trick or treating will be the name of the game tonight as families set out for that holiday candy.
Thanks to the Seguin Police Department, College Street will remain one of the city’s hot spots for trick or treaters. That’s because officers themselves will be handing out candy all along the local street from 4:30 to 8 p.m. To help keep families safe, the PD will again place barricades along the various intersections – closing off College Street from North San Marcos to North King Streets. The SPD Bike Patrol will also be monitoring the street throughout the evening.
Also joining the festivities this Halloween night will be the Seguin Central Fire Station located just around the corner from College Street at 110 Elm St. The fire station will be opening its bay doors for its annual Open House with a Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Families are invited over for station and apparatus tours, a fire extinguisher simulator along with free popcorn, hot dogs, and candy.
Other Halloween events include the Seguin Elks Lodge Halloween party at 5:30 p.m.; First Methodist Church Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m.; Unity Lifestyle Car Club Trunk or Treat and party from 7 to 10 p.m. in Central Park; Beck & Beck Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Seguin Argent Court Assisted Living Trick or Treating; Kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kids Candy Festival from 5 to 8:30 p.m.: and Not-so-Spooky Story time for kids ages 5 and under at the Seguin Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m.
For a complete list of Halloween fun check out this year’s KWED Halloween Happenings list brought to you by Joe Cools Heating & A/C; Middletowne Apartments: Roof Improvement & Services and Reyes & Family Insurance Agency.
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
Seguin’s Día de los Muertos celebration returns to Central Park
Community encouraged to come out, remember loved ones
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- What started as a way to honor loved ones has now become one of Seguin’s most colorful celebrations. The annual Día de los Muertos event returns to Central Park this Saturday night.
Hosting the event is Goetz Funeral Home, Palmer Mortuary & Cremations, and the Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Denay Gonzales of Goetz Funeral Home says the event is a rich cultural tradition of remembering and celebrating those who have passed.
“Dia de los Muertos has a rich history with Hispanics, and we are a Hispanic community. This is one way that we remember and honor all of our loved ones. We did start this in 2019 in our chapel and continued about 2022 but 2023 is when Palmer and Goetz invited the Seguin Hispanic Chamber to co-host the event in hopes of making it larger and we have certainly done that and we are hoping for it to be even bigger this year but we just honor and remember those traditions and remember all the loved ones that we have lost this year and in years before and we encourage the community to bring photos of loved ones to place on our community altar,” said Gonzales.
Now in its growing years, the Día de los Muertos
celebration has become one of Seguin’s most anticipated fall events. Gonzales says the celebration will feature food trucks, live mariachis, folklórico dancers, familyfriendly activities, and a best-decorated altar contest.
“It’s colorful. It’s vibrant -- the celebration. We hope that this assists our community by processes grief and reframing death as a celebration of life,” said Gonzales.
Community members are encouraged to take part by creating their own altars to honor departed loved ones.
Gonzales says families can share photos, candles, flowers, and personal mementos as part of the community altar or reserve their own space for a personal altar.
“Members of the community are encouraged to also set up their own altar if they would like to. They are welcome too. They can give Palmer Mortuary a call and reserve a space, but we also have a community altar for those that will not be setting up their own altar to just bring a framed photo of their loved one and we can display it on our community altar,” said Gonzales.
The Dia de los Muertos event is free and will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. this Saturday – Nov. 1 -- in Central Park.
Voting, continued.
Guadalupe County Elections Administrator Lisa Hayes says to ensure a smooth voting experience, officials remind residents to bring an acceptable photo ID, such as a Texas driver’s license, military ID, or U.S. passport, and to leave political attire -- including campaign shirts, hats, or buttons -- at home, as electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of polling places.
Especially for this election, Hayes also encourages voters to review their sample ballots before heading to the polls to avoid delays at the voting machines. That’s because she says every registered voter will see 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, along with additional local races depending on their district.
One of those 17 proposed amendments is drawing particular attention from Seguin’s business community. Proposition One, appearing on the state’s constitutional amendment ballot, would create a permanent endowment fund to support Texas State Technical College (TSTC) -- a measure that local leaders say could have a lasting impact on workforce development across the state and here at home. TSTC currently operates a small campus near the New Braunfels Municipal Airport but has plans to relocate and expand with a much larger facility along Highway 46 in Seguin.
Chester Jenke, president of the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce reported earlier to the Seguin Daily News that Proposition One would allow TSTC to more efficiently fund programs and facilities by generating interest from an $850 million endowment tied to the state’s general fund. He notes that the amendment would eliminate the need for the college to seek legislative approval every two years for new projects, making it easier to respond to evolving workforce needs and technologies. Local leaders also reported that the measure could help advance the Seguin campus project and strengthen technical training opportunities that directly benefit regional employers like Caterpillar and CMC.
Among the most closely watched items, locally, is the Marion ISD’s $60 million bond issue, which seeks voter approval for a new elementary school, land for future facilities, and new school buses. Hayes says depending on where they live, some voters may also see city, school, and water district contests. Again, “with so many choices to make,” Hayes says she wants voters to be ready before stepping into the voting booth. Sample ballots, polling locations, and early voting information are available online at co.guadalupe.tx.us or by visiting the Elections Office in Seguin.
Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across all early voting locations. Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4.
The Koehler Company • GVTC Foundation • Mrs. Nancy Seidenberger • First United Bank
Jim Colvin, MD, Eithne Goetz, Janice Lee • Karen Hugenberg • Dennis & Sheri Williams
Morrison Nutrition • Guadalupe County Medical Society • Ronnie & Julia Glenewinkel
Karen McMillan • CMC Steel Texas • Robins & Morton • Documation • Attoyac Energy
Computacenter • Jason & Melissa Schroeder • Masters Electrical Services, Ltd. • GVEC
Rebecca Castro, MD • Dr Michael & Mrs Megan Wenzel • Dale & Susan Dyess
Prosperity Bank • Lynda Redix • Melissa Druebert & Jack Shanafelt • Seguin Gazette
In Loving Memory of Dr. James C. Lee • Tres & Melanie Hewell • Elaine & Randy Bennett
The Gann Family • Sarah Lester, MD & Juan Arenas, MD • SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.
Tony & Karen Schaker • MVBA, PC • GRMC LIFE Care • GRMC Volunteers
Rick & Jennifer Ehlers • Nancy & Arlynn Hartfiel, MD • Alliant Insurance Services • Avir
Amy & Jennifer Hartman • LoneStar Heart & Vascular • Advanced Home Health
e4h Architecture • Mohrmann's Drug Store
Pumpkin Patch First Methodist Church 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and Noon to 7 p.m. Sundays – Saturday, Now through Friday, Oct. 31.
Marion ISD Family Fall Festival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in Marion HS parking lot.
Seguin Fall Festival 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Seguin. Music, car show, pumpkin patch, pet costume contest.
Geronimo VFW Children’s Halloween Party 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Free hot dogs, games, prizes.
American Legion Post #245 will host a Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 at 618 E. Kingsbury St.
Trunk or Treat plus bake sale and raffle at AVIR (formerly Nesbit Living and Recovery) Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1215 Ashby St.
Emanuel’s Lutheran Day School Community Trunk or Treat 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at 310 N. Travis St.
Seguin Little League Trunk or Treat 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1121 S. Austin St.
Windmill Farm Winer’s 4th Annual Halloween Festival 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9111 Huber Rd.
Halloween Party at Olmos Icehouse 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 9071 FM 467. Free costume contest, candy and pumpkin carving contest.
Gruene Harley Davidson Trunk or Treat 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1288 Loop 337 New Braunfels.
Faith Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. (New) Attendees asked to bring canned goods for pumpkin judging contest.
Pecan Fest at Big Red Barn 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at 390 Cordova Rd.
Pecan Fest in Central Park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
Spooktacular Fall Fest & Health Fair 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Beyond Coffee, Rapid Urgent Car, and Seguin Wellness & MedSpa at 920 W. Court St. Pumpkin patch photo, candy, cookie and pumpkin decorating plus health screenings.
BS Brewing Trunk or Treat 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1408 Old Lehmann Rd.
Trunk or Treat 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 at 1210 Eastwood Drive hosted by GVNC and Windsor Nursing.
Texas Lutheran University Boo Bash 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. in parking lot near Tschoepe Hall.
Trunk or Treat at River City (Schertz) 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 16765 Lookout Rd in Schertz.
La Vernia Halloween Movie Night (Hocus Pocus) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Trick or treat, costume contest, games.
Seguin Main Street 15th annual Downtown Trick or Treat 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30. Fifty participating businesses will have candy.
Riverbend Healthcare’s Trunk or Treat 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at 1339 Eastwood Dr. Hot dogs, candy etc.
Seguin PD’s Halloween on College Street, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Officers will be stationed at various posts along the street.
Seguin Fire Department Open House and Trick or Treat Night 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 110 Elm St.
Seguin Elks Lodge 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. at 1331 C.H. Matthies Dr.
First Methodist Church Trunk or Treat 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. At 710 N. Austin St.
Trunk or Treat hosted by Unity Lifestyle Car Club 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 in Seguin’s Central Park. Food trucks and live music.
Trunk or Treat Beck & Beck Buick GMC 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 603 E. Kingsbury St.
Trunk or Treat First Presbyterian Church 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 1121 E. Walnut St.
Trick or Treating at Seguin Argent Court Assisted Living on Friday, Oct. 31 at 953 SH 123 Bypass.
Kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kids Candy Festival 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. in downtown Kingsbury.
Not-so-Spooky Story Time (Ages 5 & under) 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Marion Community Library.
Old Town Cibolo Trick or Treat Block Park 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 302 N. Main St. Cibolo.
Schertz Halloween Festival 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Schertz United Methodist Church at 3460 Roy Richard Dr. in Schertz.
Friday Night Football Games
Seguin @New Braunfels
Lago Vista @Navarro
Llano @Marion
Pieper @Victoria East
Wagner @Boerne Champion
New Braunfels Canyon @Cibolo Steele
Schertz Clemens @San Antonio East Central
Buda Johnson @Converse Judson
Florence @Universal City Randolph
Luling @Ingram Moore
Karnes City @Nixon-Smiley
Chris Austin
Moreno
Trinidad Moreno, 77, of Seguin, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 28, 2025. Born on September 18, 1948, in Maxwell, Texas. Trinidad spent his life deeply rooted within the family that he loved.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Trinidad is survived by his beloved wife Mary Moreno; daughters Teresa Mendez and her husband Anthony Mendez, and Betty Pastrano and her husband Samuel N. Gutierrez Jr.. He was a proud grandfather to Joshua Hernandez; Johnny Joe Hernandez Jr. and his wife Danica; Joel Hernandez and his wife Allie; Jacob Hernandez; Rebecca Morales and her husband Joshua Morales; Tyler Pastrano; Austin Pastrano; and Carolina Gutierrez. His legacy continues through his 24 great-grandchildren—with one more on the way— each a testament to the love and joy he brought into the world. Sisters Lydia Castilleja and husband Ralph Castilleja; Mary Juarez and husband Felix Juarez; Brother Frank Moreno and wife Maria Moreno.
Trinidad was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Moreno and Antonia Moreno and siblings Joe Moreno, Irene Moreno, and Josephine Moreno.
Trinidad and Mary were married for 58 beautiful years. They shared a Love that people can only hope for in their lifetime. Those who knew Trinidad will remember him as one of the most loving people they ever met—a true man of God whose kindness radiated through every interaction. His home was a place
of warmth and welcome. If you happened to stop by unannounced, chances are you’d find him outside on his riding lawn mower alongside wife, tending to their yard with pride. He took great joy in making sure their lawn was the best in town—a reflection of the care he put into everything he did.
He had simple pleasures that brought him happiness: a fresh donut, a cold Dr. Pepper, time spent with family. But above all else, it was love that defined Trinidad’s life—love for his family, for friends who became family, and for anyone fortunate enough to cross his path. His smile could brighten even the darkest day, and many considered him a second father thanks to the compassion he extended so freely.
Trinidad’s presence was a blessing to all who knew him, especially to his wife, daughters, siblings, brothers and sisters in law who considered him a brother as well as his family in Christ which was led by his Pastor and his family from Rios de Agua Viva. His memory will live on not only in the hearts of those closest to him but also in every life he touched with his unwavering generosity and boundless spirit.
May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and continue to inspire love for generations to come. A visitation will be held at Palmer Mortuary on October 30, 2025, from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM and the funeral service will begin at 6:30 PM.
The final viewing will be on Friday October 31, 2025 from 8:00AM - 9:00 AM. Followed by procession to Santo Tomas Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under 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 to sign and view the guest book.
VITAL STATISTICS
Blumberg
Edward Austin Blumberg left this world peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by love.
Edward will be remembered as a gentle but fiercely loyal man. He loved traveling and is now on his greatest adventure. Edward was a talented carpenter, investor and rancher. He loved his family, his ranch, his steak and making his famous lasagna. His greatest desire in life was to be a nice man, help others and make everyone laugh. He accomplished all this and so much more.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Jane Blumberg
Armstrong
Mildred “Sugar Puddin” Jean ArmstrongFennell of Missouri City, Texas passed away on October 17, 2025.
Visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary
Luedke
Maxine Skotnik Luedke passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 in Seguin, Texas due to complications from dementia. She was 93 years old. She was born in West Columbia, Brazoria County, on August 9, 1932 to Joe Will Skotnik and Malinda Dora Mazek.
She was the next to youngest of six children: four girls and two boys.
She was just a few days old when an unnamed Hurricane hit Freeport and she spent the night under a mattress with her mother for safety in their small wood frame house.
Growing up she was a tom-boy spending her time outside climbing trees and playing with her brothers. She was called “Cotton Top” by her family members because of the blonde hair she had as a young girl. As an adult, her family nickname was “Mackie”.
After graduating high school, she moved to Taft to live with one of her sisters and her husband. Shortly after, she started working at the local Dodge Car Dealership in Sinton and later on worked at the Dr. Pepper bottling plant in Sinton.
In 1952, she met the love of her life, Leonard John (L.J.) Luedke, who was working for the federal government in Sinton and they were wed on August 15, 1953. They had two sons, Jeffery and Mark. They were wed for almost 62 years until L.J. died in 2015.
After the birth of her first son, she dedicated all her energy and love to raising her two boys. She and L.J. were very supportive of their sons through all of their academic, social and athletic activities.
When her sons were teenagers, the family bought a boat and spent many enjoyable days on Lake Mathis. Her boys spent many summer days water skiing and the family spent time fishing for whatever was biting that day.
and his nephew Blake Blumberg.
Edward is survived and dearly loved by his wife Milly Blumberg and his family Carla Blumberg and Barbara Neubert, Hilmar and Kaaren Blumberg, Joseph and Kelly Blumberg, Vanessa and Jensen Roberts, Jordan and Connor Atchley, Jacob Jarutowicz and Whitney Hubert, Corina Strong, David and Christine Luna and his grandchildren Kallie and Kalem Blumberg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his honor to a local food bank or women’s shelter.
A celebration of his incredible life will be held at a later date.
Edward Austin Blumberg will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, Texas.
Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 609 S Guadalupe St., Seguin, Texas with interment to follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Seguin, Texas.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
For many years, she was a tireless worker in Grace Lutheran Church in Sinton serving on the Altar Guild.
They lived together in Sinton for 42 years from 1953 to 1995. In 1996, she and L.J. moved to Seguin to be closer to their sons and escape the threat of hurricanes of south Texas. She and L.J. thoroughly enjoyed their final years in Seguin. They lived in a subdivision with wonderful neighbors. She was active in Emanuel’s Lutheran Church.
After they moved to Seguin, she enjoyed making day trips to the family farm property in Wilson County. She never hesitated to put on her gloves, snake chaps or rubber boots to do her share of work. She always willing to chop down brush/weeds or mow grass. She also enjoyed catching fish the pond.
Maxine, like all of her siblings and mother, was hard-working. She was in constant motion. She was also very giving and would give you the shirt off her back.
As a woman of faith, she served her church. As a Mother, she loved, supported, and was an active participant in the lives of her two sons. As a wife, she deeply loved her husband.
In heaven, I know she is shedding tears of joy when the Lord receives her as one of his good and faithful servants and when she is reunited with her late husband. We shall miss her very much. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three sisters Loraine Koenig, Josephine Carter, Irene “Pearly” Trentham, and two brothers Joe Skotnik, Jr. and Johnny Skotnik.
She leaves behind her sons, Jeffery Luedke and his wife Gina of San Antonio and Mark Luedke, of Seguin.
Her ashes will be interred in the Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Columbarium in a private ceremony.
Memorial contributions can be made to Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book and watch the video of her life at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Join Us for
Sunday, November 2, 2025 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park
Celebrate Life, Culture & Remembrance Join us for a free community event featuring:
Live Mariachi Bands
Folklórico Dancers
Face Painting
Delicious food from our on-site food truck — free for attendees
Free shaved ice for the first 100 children (additional cups available for purchase)
Pan Dulce
Kids’ Craft Table
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon filled with music, color, and tradition as we honor loved ones in a joyful and meaningful way!
2951 South State Highway 46 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 609-4906 guadalupevalleymemorialpark.com
RFK Jr. Says There’s
Not Enough Proof Linking Tylenol To Autism
(Washington, DC) -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he hasn’t seen “sufficient” evidence to link Tylenol to autism. Kennedy told reporters Wednesday that the association between Tylenol given shortly before, during and immediately after pregnancy, is not sufficient to say it “definitely” causes autism, but it is “very suggestive.” He said the pain medicine should be used cautiously. In September, Kennedy and President Trump held a press conference to warn pregnant women against taking Tylenol. The makers of Tylenol have repeatedly defended the medication, saying it has no scientific link to autism.
Report: Obesity Rates Dropping
In U.S.
(Undated) -- America is getting skinnier and weight loss drugs may be a contributing factor. According to a self-reported Gallup poll, for the first time in more than 15 years, obesity rates in the U.S. have fallen from almost 40-percent in 2022 to 37-percent today. That’s an estimated seven-point-six million fewer obese adults. The same poll reports 15-percent of women and just under 10-percent of men are on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, more than double the number who said they used them last year.
Study: Women Need Less Exercise Than Men To Achieve Heart Health
(London) -- A new study is suggesting women may need less exercise than men to have a healthy heart. Researchers in the UK followed over 85-thousand adults wearing fitness trackers for about seven years to examine how physical activity relates to heart disease. The study found women who got around four hours of moderate exercise each week lowered their risk of heart disease by about 30 percent. It found men, however, needed about eight hours of exercise per week to achieve the same level of heart health. The study also confirmed that being active at any level was associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Study Shows Successful In Vitro Fertilization With Donor Eggs
(Undated) -- A new study shows the best chances of having a successful in vitro fertilization after the age of 43 is to use donor eggs. Researchers report in the journal Population Studies shows women 43 and older have a 33 percent chance of success using donor eggs compared to under five percent using their own eggs that were not previously frozen. Senior researcher Ester Lazzari says donor eggs often remain the only reliable option for achieving a successful pregnancy at older ages.
OCTOBER
NPOWER TECH FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
NPower is accepting applications for its nocost Spring 2026 Tech Fundamentals Program, which provides a pathway to in-demand IT careers. The program is tuition-free for eligible applicants, including military veterans, military spouses, and young adults (1826) in Seguin and the surrounding Central Texas communities. The program includes 16–20 weeks of virtual training, leading to industry certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Google IT Support, along with professional mentoring and job placement services. Interested applicants must live within 100 miles of San Antonio. To apply, visit npower.org/apply/tech-fundamentals.
Seguin Art League Annual Fall Show
The Seguin Art League invites the community to its Annual Fall Show, running from October 10 through November 7, 2025. This exhibition will showcase the diverse talent of local artists in various media. The show is open for viewing at the Seguin Art League Gallery, 104 S. Austin St., Seguin. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City of Seguin Accepting Applications for Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program
The City of Seguin is now accepting applications for its Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. This reimbursement-based grant is aimed at the development and expansion of business enterprises within the city. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75% matching grant, with a maximum award of $10,000. Eligible improvements include façade and sign improvements, site improvements, and the addition of new equipment and machinery. Applications are considered on a first-come, firstserved basis. Program guidelines and applications can be found on the Seguin Economic
Development Corporation’s website at www. SeguinEDC.com.
Seguin FD Trick or Treat Night
The Seguin Fire Department will have an Open House and Trick or Treat Night from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 110 Elm Street in Seguin.
Trunk or Treat Night
There will be a Trunk or Treat night from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 603 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin.
Seguin Elks Lodge Halloween Event
The SEguin Elks Lodge will have a halloween Event at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 1331 C.H. Mathies Drieve.
First Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
The First Methodist Church will have a Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m. Friday Oct. 31st at 710. N. Austin St. in Seguin.
First Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat.
The First Presbyterian Church will host a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31st at 1121 E. Walnut St. in Seguin.
The Kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kids Cany Festival
The kingsbury Trunk or Treat Kinds Candy Festival will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. on Friday Oct. 31st in Downtown Kingsbury.
NOVEMBER
SHS Class of 1965 60th Year Reunion
The Seguin High School Class of 1965 will be hosting its 60th reunion celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Lake Breeze Ski Lodge. The evening will feature a dinner buffet with pork tenderloin, fried chicken, vegetables, salad, and appetizers,
along with a cash bar and beverages. Tickets are $40 per person if paid by October 17, or $50 at the door. Payments should be made to “SHS Class of 1965” and mailed to Pat Grigg at 1821 Montclair, Seguin, TX 78155.
Geronimo Lions
Join Geronimo Lions November 7, 2025 at the Red Barn at 250 Cordova road for a steak or fish dinner! Serving starts at 5:30. Come out and enjoy the evening. Our beneficiary is Christian Cupboard and Entertainment is provided by Brushy Creek Boys. A first responder from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Department will be honored with special recognition.
Motorcycle Escort for AVTT Wall
The Guadalupe County Veterans Council will be hosting a motorcycle mission to escort the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall into Seguin on November 10 at Rattler Stadium. Riders will meet at 9:30 a.m. and depart at 10:15 a.m. for the escort to the stadium parking lot.
Veterans Day Parade and Events
The City of Seguin, Guadalupe County, and the Guadalupe County Veterans Council will be hosting Veterans Day events beginning with a parade at 9 a.m. on November 11 in Seguin, with line-up at 8 a.m. Following the parade, an assembly will be held at the Convention Center along with the grand opening of the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall and other memorials.
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.
