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Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin GazetteSome area residents will see a decrease in their respective school districts’ tax rates.A pair of Guadalupe County school boards recently approved their proposed tax rates for the 2023-24 school year, both with decreases for tax payers.Seguin ISD and Navarro ISD’s boards unanimously approved tax rates...Continue Reading

Special by Blaire Friar, assistant director, Seguin Main Street & CVB(Seguin) — This year, the Seguin Commission on the Arts will once again offer a grant program to support arts and cultural activities that promote or enhance the arts in Seguin. Applicants can apply for funding to cover up to...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy Aguirre(Guadalupe County) — The Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education: Lone Star Chapter (TX FAME Lone Star) & Texas State Technical College (TSTC) proudly announces the successful launch of its inaugural cohort and the celebration of the official Signing Day event, held on Monday,...Continue Reading

Felicia Frazar The Seguin GazetteMid-Texas Symphony music director Akiko Fujimoto has led the orchestra through four seasons of unique programing.And this coming season is no different.The 2023-24 season will bring music from across the eras and countries, as well as a couple of new compositions, Fujimoto said.“We have six very...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The city of Seguin is moving forward with its purchase of the Wells Fargo Building in downtown Seguin.  The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved the $2.5 million purchase price for the building, located at 101 E. Nolte St...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Taking a spirited approach to their new business, a husband-and-wife team announced the upcoming opening of Johnny Pickles in Seguin. Johnny Pickles is a whiskey distillery opening Sept. 2 at 1711 N. Austin St. owned and operated by Jen and Nate Forman. The...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette  The city of Seguin plans to pitch in $5 million to help restore one of the drained Guadalupe River Valley Lakes system lakes dubbed “the people’s lake.” “If we look at just the property tax issue alone, that justifies $5 million,” Seguin City...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette  Guadalupe County property owners could see a drop in their property tax rates next year but an increase in their tax bills. Commissioners Court voted 4-0 Tuesday to record the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget with the county clerk and voted 4-0 to...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — A pioneering partnership in Seguin has officially unveiled the blueprint for the future and how things will operate when it comes to energy production and consumption. A major solar project has been announced and developed in a partnership...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette  A group of area businesses are partnering to build a solar farm in Seguin that could be beneficial for the individual companies, for Seguin and for the environment as a whole. Late last month, Vitesco Technologies, Big Sun Solar and the Guadalupe Valley...Continue Reading

We are thrilled to announce that the Seguin Job Fair, held on July 27, was a huge success, bringing together over 160 talented job seekers and more than 20 Seguin employers from various industries. The event took place at the Seguin Coliseum, located at 950 S Austin St, Seguin, TX,...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — A new report shows that Seguin could support a large new hotel and convention/conference center. The report is based on a study conducted by Convention, Sports & Leisure LLC. The firm was hired by the city of Seguin to...Continue Reading

Special by Kyle Kramm, Seguin Main Street Program director (Seguin) — It may still be summer with temps over 100, but us here at Seguin Main Street are dreaming of fall with its cooler weather, seasonal flavors, and family friendly festivals. We are in full swing getting prepared for...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) — The recent announcement on the start of construction for the new Navarro High School campus has prompted other questions about the district’s future.  One of those questions is the district’s intentions for new athletic facilities at the same...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre Renderings of Barnes’ future released (Seguin) – This upcoming school year means continued planning and spring construction for a local Seguin ISD campus. Voter approved additions and renovation plans at Jim Barnes Middle School are officially underway. That’s according to Architect...Continue Reading

Special by: Blaire Friar, Main Street & CVB Assistant Director(Seguin) — Lately Downtown Seguin has seen an abundance of farmers and artisan markets pop up. With so many local creatives and farmers in the area, it is no wonder this has happened! Grab your reusable shopping bags, or maybe your...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Plans are officially in the works for the new McQueeney Elementary School. Potential renderings of the new voter approved campus were shared recently with members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. Architect Robyn Popa, of Pfluger Architects,...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The city of Seguin not only is planning for the overall future of the city, but it’s also coming up with ways to completely transform the downtown historic district. In addition to the comprehensive plan that was approved by...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The plans for Seguin’s future are now officially in place. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved the final reading of an ordinance that adopted the city’s new comprehensive plan. The plan looks at every aspect of living, working,...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre Superintendent shares excitement of launching construction (Geronimo) – The wheels are finally spinning for the construction of Navarro ISD’s future high school. After almost two years of being approved by voters, things are beginning to take shape for the district’s...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Hoping to help her dollars stretch a little further, a Seguin woman and her daughter got out early Saturday to ensure they got in line for the help a group offered the community. Silia Togle was first in line Saturday morning to receive...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) – The Navarro ISD is not only doing its part to hold on to its quality teachers. It’s also remaining competitive when filling those classroom vacancies. That’s according to Mandy Epley, the superintendent of schools for the Navarro ISD...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director (Seguin) — The start of summer is always a busy time for the Seguin Main Street Program as we host the Central Park Summer Concert Series, the Biggest Small-Town Fourth of July...Continue Reading

The Seguin Police Department is accepting donations for its annual Back to School Backpack Drive to be held on August 5 at the Seguin Coliseum. Last year, approximately 200 children were supplied with backpacks stuffed with school supplies. Seguin PD has set a goal of helping 250 children this year. ...Continue Reading