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Tyson Foods Investing $58 Million to Expand Operations in Seguin to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Chicken

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Seguin, Texas- The City of Seguin, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Tyson Foods, Inc. announced today that Tyson Foods, Inc. will expand its facility in Seguin, Texas to increase production capacity to meet increasing demand for Tyson chicken. The expansion project will represent a $58 million capital investment within the Seguin community. “We’re excited about the expansion project at Seguin which is part of our commitment to meet increasing customer and consumer demand for Tyson chicken, while delivering on our strategy of accelerating long-term growth,” said David Bray, Group President of Poultry for Tyson Foods. The expansion project at th...

New Early Head Start, Head Start Center opens doors in Seguin

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre Enrollment of children plus hiring now underway (Seguin) — The Head Start program is on its way to serving even more children thanks to its new physical location here in Seguin. The new Early Head Start and Head Start Center opened its doors this past week at 1575 N. Austin St. During the summer of 2020, the Community Council of South-Central Texas was awarded the grant to oversee the new full Head Start program. Program Director Julie Cantu says although 3 and 4-year-old students and other families with younger children were being serviced by the progra...

Tour gives parents insight into Navarro $160M bond request

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Navarro ISD is experiencing growth that has its schools busting at the seams and something needs to be done, district administrators said. The district is asking voters to approve a pair of bond initiatives leaders say will address space and other facilities issues at the complex in Geronimo. On Wednesday, Navarro administrators invited the community to an informational meeting detailing the $160 million requested to build a new high school, a second elementary school, new athletics facilities, and buy more land. Amanda Thomas, parent to a ninth-grade and a fourth-grade student in the district, who attended the meeting...

County resident getting into the spirit of entrepreneurship

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette A Guadalupe County man is making a spirited effort to bring a new business to the area. Saturday will mark the grand opening of CY Distillery, the new venture in which adult beverages crafted and sold on the ranch he and his wife operate, Brent Convey said. “We’re located on a working ranch with cattle, horses and an equine facility with team roping,” he said. “In the future we’ll have team roping, barrel races and barrels clinics out there. Our target market is the rodeo, country-life demographic. What better way to sit out there and watch your daughte...

Brotherhood, Integrity & Development

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre Seguin now home to Gracie Barra Academy You no longer have to be curious about that unknown storefront glow at 1427 N. Austin St. While people easily pass up the building during the day, it’s late at night that you can’t help but notice the lights on and begin to wonder what’s happening inside that former army surplus store that for years sat vacant. That location is now the home of Gracie Barra Seguin. The trio academy for Fearless Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and MMA (mixed martial arts) has finally arrived in the community thanks to owner an...

Unemployment for city, county keeps improving

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette As the economy continues its climb back from the ravages of COVID-19, Guadalupe County’s and Seguin’s unemployment rates continue to ebb. While it’s not happening as quickly as some would like, continuing to plug at it is the best way to lower the rate and fill jobs, Workforce Solutions Alamo CEO Adrian Lopez said. Workforce continues to help connect prospective employees and employers to chip away at the unemployment rate, he said. “We’re still working with them,” Lopez said. “It’s a process, not a magic wand. We keep at it. We bring thousands of job seekers still lookin...

GOING YARD Friends renovate campus into fun-for-family venture

Sunday, October 03, 2021

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette The facility that once served up eduction to children is now dishing out fun for the whole family. The new owners of the former Lizzie Burges campus have renovated the facility to create The Backyard. Freddie and Denise Leos and Molly and Julian Rojas brought to life the idea of offering a unique outing experience by combining shopping, dining, music and more. “We love Seguin and we love being able to bring these new ventures here,” Denise said. “Other towns have things that I think the community wants here, and we’re just trying to bring them together in on...

Navarro Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette The hard work of Navarro Elementary School’s students and staff earned national recognition last week. The campus was one of 26 Texas schools to earn designation as a National Blue Ribbon School. Navarro Superintendent Wendi Russell received word in February this year that the elementary campus was nominated. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools nationwide, including Navarro Elementary. “To be nominated a National Blue Ribbon School itself is an honor, but to be named a National Blue Ribbon School means a lot to our district and to our students,” Russell said. “It is ...

TLU Ranked No. 1 Best Value on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “Best Colleges” List

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre University is also No. 5 “Best Regional College” in the West (Seguin) – You apparently get more bang for your buck while attending Texas Lutheran University. TLU is again in the national spotlight when it comes to value. TLU is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking first on the list for “Best Value,” and fifth overall. This is the seventh consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings, once again returning to the No. 1 spot. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment a...

The City of Seguin Launches New Business Improvement Grant Program

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

SEGUIN, TX – The City of Seguin has launched a new Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program, a reimbursement-based grant program aimed at the development and expansion of business enterprises within the City of Seguin. The Seguin City Council authorized the creation of the BIG Program on July 20, 2021, allocating $250,000 for the initial funding cycle. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to a 75 percent matching grant, with a maximum grant awarded to an applicant not to exceed $10,000. Improvements and other expenditures eligible under the Seguin BIG Program include building improvements, sign improvements, property improvements, and interio...

Citizens have new tool to help estimate, calculate taxes

Monday, August 02, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — You no longer have to feel blindsided by an unexpected increase in your taxes or have to question what an entity’s proposed tax rate really means to you. That’s all because taxpayers in Guadalupe County now have access to the Truth In Taxation website. Peter Snaddon, the chief appraiser for the Guadalupe Appraisal District, says the website provides an estimated amount of taxes to be imposed and other information on actions taken or being proposed by each local taxing unit. “It was required by the code for this year obviously. This was from the 86t...

BIG Program coming from city of Seguin

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — The city of Seguin wants local businesses to go big when it comes to making improvements to their operations or to their facilities. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved the creation of the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program. The program calls for the city to set aside $250,000 to provide reimbursement grants to businesses that want to invest in their future. Seguin Economic Development Director Josh Schneuker says the money comes from federal CARES Act funding that the city received during the pandemic. Schneuker says the idea is similar to the city’...

Texas Crab Company: Opens doors to seafood lovers

Friday, July 16, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Why follow your tastebuds all the way to the ocean when the whole ocean has apparently arrived at the dinner table here in Seguin? Ruben Garcia, owner of the Texas Crab Company, says today he is celebrating his first full week of doing business at his new location at 350 N. State Highway 123 Bypass. After operating in a food truck, Garcia, who lives in San Marcos, says he is proud to open his doors here in Seguin. “I’ve always been in the food industry for years but before Texas Crab Company, I had ...

School Supplies ‘R Us

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Christmas in July is how some Seguin ISD families are describing the district’s latest announcement that it will be buying all of the school supplies for students this upcoming school year. The supplies will be purchased for all students grades Pre-K through 12th. The news came both as a surprise and shock for many families — many of whom say this will help alleviate the added stress that school supplies and other back to school items can often weigh on their family each approaching school year. Making the announcement to families on Tuesday was Seguin ISD Superintenden...

New afterschool grant secured by Seguin ISD

Monday, July 12, 2021

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – The Seguin ISD has landed a multi-million-dollar boost in its efforts to ensure the success of all students across the district. The district is the recipient of the Texas Afterschool Centers on Education program grant to the tune of $1.7 million a year annually over five years. During the 2021- 2022 school year, Seguin ISD plans to establish Texas ACE programs at the district’s seven elementary campuses and both middle schools. Seguin ISD Superintendent says he believes the Texas ACE program is just another game changer aimed at improving the success of not only students but also thei...

Developer ready to expand retail, restaurants on west side of Seguin

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette With promises of still more to come, a developer announced the recent opening of businesses at an expanding real estate development in Seguin which was a couple years in the making. A fast-food restaurant and a medical center are operating at the retail center under development near the southwest side of Interstate 10 and State Highway 46. Plans for other businesses are in the works for the 24-acre lot, developer Tom Rohde said. “Burger King is open,” he said. “Chicken Express is about to start construction. DaVita Kidney Dialysis is open. Domino’s is about to start construction.” Burger Kin...

New Braunfels and Seguin Team Up Again for a Regional Job Fair

Monday, July 05, 2021

Job Seekers looking for a change are invited to attend the New Braunfels and Seguin Regional Job Fair, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the McKenna Events Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the New Braunfels EDC and Seguin EDC to help local businesses find skilled employees. Approximately 40 employers with over 600 available positions will be present and hiring for immediate openings in a diverse range of job skills. “The region is experiencing a need for new labor and our goal is to assist the employers educate job seekers of the opportunities that are available within our region. Events such as the regional job fair create opportunities to find a match of employers and prospective employees,&rdquo...

City of Seguin preps parade plans

Monday, June 28, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Floats are in place for this year’s Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade in Texas. Hosting the event on behalf of the city of Seguin is the Seguin Main Street Program. Assistant Director Blaire Zahn says the city is excited and amazed by the enthusiasm that has resurfaced for the long-standing tradition that for the first time was forced to cancel last year. “It has been really good so far. We have had a lot of interest. We have a lot of entries. We are not back up to full scale quit...

KWED Freedom Fiesta set for Friday night; Food truck festival, live music, beer booth on tap for celebration

Monday, June 28, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Seguin Radio KWED is gearing up for the return of Freedom Fiesta. Families are encouraged to mark their calendars for this year’s Fourth of July celebration in downtown Seguin. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 2 in downtown’s Central Park. KWED General Manager Darren Dunn says after being forced to cancel last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the radio station is proud to once again bring the tradition back to Seguin. Dunn admits that leading up to this weekend, planning for the event has bee...

Starbucks brews donation, partnership with nonprofit

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette A group of Starbucks employees served up more than coffee to the a local nonprofit on Tuesday. Representatives from the Seguin shop presented Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Christy Williams with a $1,000 donation from the Starbucks Foundation. “It is from Starbucks Corporation, they put aside money to help out the neighborhoods and support the communities,” Starbucks Seguin store manager Andrea Bryan as she presented the donation and a certificate to Williams. Store managers and baristas have the opportunity to nominate a local nonprofit organization to receive funding from the foundation. “This is the one I choose,” sh...

Navarro ISD approves salary increase for all employees

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Geronimo) — The Navarro ISD remains a favorable player when it comes to maintaining and recruiting quality teachers. The Navarro ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved another consecutive salary increase for employees across the district. Navarro Communications Officer Whitney Magness, says for the last few years, including this past year, the Navarro ISD has approved a pay raise for all employees. “Navarro ISD School Board has actually approved a three percent increase for the last six years in a row. So, our teachers have gotten to see a substantial increase. So, let’s just say ove...

Seguin ISD extends contract for superintendent, approves salary increase

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez will continue to serve the district for an additional two years. The Seguin ISD Board of Trustess Tuesday night unanimously approved to not only extend his contract for an additional two years, but also increased his salary to $230,000. That’s an increase from his current salary of $210,000. School board President Cinde Thomas-Jimenez says just as they wanted to retain and give competitive compensation to teachers and other employees, the board also wanted to keep its “exceptional superintendent” and ensure that his pay was commensurate with th...

Sweet Treats serves up a little soul food for Juneteenth celebration

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette A Seguin business owner served up a little soul in her celebration of Juneteenth this weekend. Commie Holmes, owner of Sweet Treats, swapped out her traditional decadent desserts for a more savory option on Saturday as she dished out her popular soul food cupcakes — a cornbread cupcake topped with macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a piece of fried chicken. For the second year in a row, Holmes offered up the specialty cupcake to pay homage to Juneteenth, which, as of Thursday, June 17, is a federally recognized holiday. “I wanted to bring awareness about Juneteenth,&rdquo...

City of Seguin Receives Recognition for Transparency Efforts from State Comptroller

Monday, June 21, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Seguin is being applauded for its transparency when it comes to conducting city business. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced that the city of Seguin is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. The City’s Finance Department received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. Transparency Stars recognizes local government entities that provide easy online access to important financial data. Hegar says the city is a proven leader in makin...

City, County & GRMC Officials Will lead the “Biggest Small-Town 4th of July Parade

Monday, June 21, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Those who helped safeguard the city of Seguin against the COVID-19 pandemic will help lead Seguin’s “Biggest Small-Town 4th of July Parade. Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen recently announced this year’s parade marshals. Dodgen says not only is she grateful to resume the longtime tradition but she is grateful to recognize those who played a part in helping the community get to this point where they can gather once again. “It’s so exciting that we are going to have the Fourth of July Parade this year and I thought it being the year of COVI...

Seguin ISD approves pay raise for all employees

Friday, June 18, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Seguin ISD employees are getting a much-deserved pay raise. That’s according to Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez says the news of an increase is welcoming especially since the district was unable to pass along the extra dollars last year. “So, last year for several reasons, one because of the uncertainty that came as a result of COVID and some of the unexpected expenditures that came as a result of COVID, we were not able to provide a salary increase to our employees unfortunately. However, we were able to provide a one-time COVID pa...

Seguin hires firm to help map out city’s future; Freese and Nichols hired to complete comprehensive, downtown master plan

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — What would you like Seguin to look like in the future? You will soon be given an opportunity to answer that question. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved a more than $300,000 expenditure that would allow the city to hire a consultant to help create a new comprehensive plan for the city, as well as a master plan for the downtown area. The San Marcos based engineering consulting firm of Freese and Nichols is being hired to conduct the plan. Staff used a process to screen each firm, and Freese and Nichol...

Seguin Main Street names Downtowners of the Year for 2019, 2020

Monday, June 14, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – It was double the recognition this Sunday as the Seguin Main Street Program presented awards to businesses, organizations and individuals who contributed to the growth of downtown Seguin in 2019 and 2020. The awards presentation was part of a blending of both the annual Moonlight & Roses event and Summer Concert Series in Central Park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 recipients were also recognized and grouped into this year’s presentation. Named as the Downtowner of the Year for 2019 by the Main Street Advisory Board is the Smith Family for its purchas...

SEDC Announced as Recipient of the 2021 TEDC Workforce Excellence Award

Thursday, June 10, 2021

The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has been recognized as the 2021 recipient of Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Workforce Excellence Award for population category 15,001 and 40,000 at TEDC’s Mid-Year Conference in Frisco, Texas. The SEDC earned this recognition for their 2020 Seguin Works Manufacturing DayCelebration. The Workforce Excellence Award program recognizes exceptional contributions by a Texas community or region that has implemented successful workforce initiatives. Members of the TEDC’s Workforce Development Committee reviewed and scored the applications from the nominees based on five criteria: innovativeness, transferability, community commitment and leverage, measured objectives, and secondary benefits. Manufacturing Day is an annua...

Area jobless rate declining

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette As it has in recent months, Guadalupe County continues to slightly outpace the state and the region in returning employees back to work following skyrocketing unemployment amidst the coronavirus pandemic. According to April numbers released by Workforce Solutions Alamo, the county’s unemployment rate was 4.7%, down from 5.5% a month earlier. For the same month, unemployment in Texas was at 6.3%. The eight-county San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area saw unemployment decrease .9 percentage points to 5.6%, according to Workforce Solutions Alamo. The Alamo region that includes Guadalupe, Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina an...

New Location Expansion enables Seguin Fabricators to accelerate growth in the water and wastewater treatment plants industry

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

On Monday, May 17th, 2021, the Seguin Economic Development Corporation presented Seguin Fabricators with a check in the amount of $15,000, upon completion of a previously negotiated performance agreement. Seguin Fabricators, Ltd. Is an established steel fabrication company that serves the industry in water and wastewater treatment plants. Since 1974, Seguin Fabricators has provided steel fabrication on more than 3000 plant-related projects. This success has forced Seguin Fabricators to pursue an expansion to support their growing business volume. Their new tag line is “Building Clean Water” because their fabricated metals are used in municipal plants that take effluent wastewater an...

Seguin drainage improvement projects now in the works thanks to grant funding

Monday, May 24, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – A total of $37.8 million in infrastructure changes are coming to a local neighborhood near you. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has approved a total of more than $47.8 million in flood mitigation projects to improve water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure in Guadalupe County. City of Seguin officials say these infrastructure projects will directly benefit thousands of residents in majority low-to-moderate income (LMI) areas that have faced repetitive storm damage in 2015 and in 2017 with Hurricane Harvey. They say the city of Seguin experience...

SEDC hosts Seguin’s first Industry Signing Day for area high school seniors

Friday, May 21, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — High School seniors headed into the workforce or a trade school were celebrated this week. Both the Seguin ISD and Navarro ISD participated in the first ever Seguin Industry Signing Day hosted by the Seguin Economic Development Corporation. The SEDC recognized the students choosing to enter career pathways leading to in-demand careers and occupations directly from high school. SEDC officials say it has become a tradition across high schools to hold a “signing day” for high school athletes to announce which team they will join. There is a signing day for kids to announc...

Sales tax numbers show growth in Seguin’s economy

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Darren Dunn (Seguin) — Some new data shows that the economy is picking up in the city of Seguin. City Finance Director Susan Caddell says people are spending, and the city’s sales tax revenue is way up. “Great news on sales tax. March, we were up by 26 percnet, almost 26 and a half percent. That puts us up for the year by 6.28 percent and $942,000 is the highest that the city has seen in a monthly sales tax payment and this is not just us. It’s across the state. Across the state, they have been seein...

Area businesses look to fill vacant positions

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie and Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette Now hiring signs are plastered all over windows, doors and in the front yards of businesses across the area. As the economy tries to bounce back from pandemic shutdowns, businesses are struggling to keep up with the demand for products and services and are looking to restaff their facilities. Caterpillar in Seguin was able to mostly maintain staff levels and keep working throughout the slower economic times of the pandemic, General Manager of Large Engines Mark Stratton said. Now as the economy begins gaining momentum, Caterpillar’s customers are asking for more production so the company need...

Company constructing cold storage facility in Seguin

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Pretty soon when someone needs to warehouse something on ice in Seguin, they won’t have very far to go to get it done. That’s because Yukon Ventures, a Texas-based company in the cold storage development industry, recently announced its plans for a project at the intersection of I-10 and State Highway 46 in Seguin. The company looks to meet needs of the quickly-expanding local population and secure its reach beyond, said Marty Khait, managing principal. “We live in Austin so as you know, the Central Texas population has been absolutely explosive,” he said. “Really, Texas as a stat...

YUKON VENTURES ANNOUNCES COLD STORAGE DEVELOPMENT IN SEGUIN, TEXAS

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Austin, TX – Yukon Ventures, a Texas based leader in Cold Storage development, announced its second project in the state of Texas. Located at the intersection of I-10 and State Highway 46 in Seguin, TX, this project is a first-mover for servicing the explosive population growth in Central Texas. Unlike major metro-plexes such as Houston and DFW which have had a surplus of speculative cold storage facilities announced, cities in and around Central Texas have not seen the same level of activity. With populations surging in double digit percentages, and an abundance of new food production facilities, their public cold storag...

Guadalupe County celebrates spirit of teamwork in economic development

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Guadalupe County is celebrating what some describe as a “team sport” in the recruitment and relocation of businesses to the area. The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court on Tuesday proclaimed the upcoming week May 9-15 as Economic Development Week. County officials say economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating and retaining jobs that facilitate growth, support workforce development, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. EDC representatives from Seguin, Schertz and Cibolo were all on hand for the recognition. Leading the statements at the podium was Josh Schneuker, executive director for the Segui...

New Seguin Career Center opens its doors

Monday, May 03, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) – Looking for a job just got an upgrade here in Seguin. Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) recently celebrated the opening of its newly relocated renovated Seguin Career Center. The office, originally located at Crossroads Mall across from Alamo Group, is now open for job seekers in the Plaza Del Rey Shopping Center at 1411 E. Court Street. The celebration, which included a ribbon cutting, marks the third renovation for Workforce Solution Alamo’s 11 rural career centers. WSA CEO Adrian Lopez says anyone looking for a job or a change in career is encouraged to sto...

Townhall talks COVID, student return, calendars

Sunday, May 02, 2021

Felicia Frazar The Seguin Gazette Seguin ISD is ready to bring almost all of its students back next year for in-person instruction, while helping those who are struggling get a little extra help. Those were two of the topics Seguin ISD Superintendent Matthew Gutierrez touched on during a recent townhall meeting he held Thursday afternoon on Zoom. During the half-hour virtual meeting, Gutierrez discussed face-to-face learning, changes to this year’s calendar, the intersession days that were approved for the 2021-22 calendar, and the upcoming vaccine clinic for high school students. Transitioning Back To Face-To-Face Learning District staff is making plans to bring all prekindergarten t...

Area high school seniors take part in Seguin Career Day

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Whether it’s a job right after graduation, a job during college or a place to comeback home to after receiving that college or technical degree, local high school seniors had plenty to choose from during Wednesday’s Seguin Career Day. Seguin Career Day held on the Seguin High School Campus opened its doors to high school seniors from not only Seguin but from Navarro and Marion High Schools. The event featuring a variety of employers from throughout the area was hosted by the Seguin Economic Development Corporation. SEDC officials say for years, Seguin employers hav...

Seguin Economic Development Corporation and Seguin ISD host Seguin Career Day for Seguin, Marion, and Navarro HS Seniors

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

SEGUIN, TX – On April 28, 2021, local high school seniors from Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD, and Marion ISD will gather at Seguin High School’s Wellness Center to participate in Seguin Career Day, an interactive and dynamic experience that facilitates a connection between high school students and local Seguin businesses. Seguin Career Day is an event implemented by the Seguin Economic Development Corporation to ensure the long-term viability of employers within the Seguin community. For years, Seguin employers have reported a sizeable gap between the talent that they need to keep growing their businesses and the talent they can find. Ove...

Josh Schneuker Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Seguin, Texas – Josh Schneuker, Executive Director of the Seguin Economic Development Corporation has been announced as a recipient of the 2021 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated marketing firm that works with economic development and travel organizations around the globe, and Jorgenson Consulting, a leading national executive search firm serving organizations in non-profit, economic, and community development industries. An independent selection committee of six economic development professionals and site selection consultant...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTS $860,000 IN CARES ACT RECOVERY ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH AND RESILIENCY EFFORTS IN SEGUIN, TEXAS

Monday, March 01, 2021

SEGUIN, TX – The City of Seguin, in partnership with the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), has been awarded an $860,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA Grant will support the expansion of the SEDC’s Rio Nogales Industrial Park by covering engineering design, permitting and construction costs needed to extend 8th Street. The project will matched with $215,000 in local investment from the City of Seguin and the SEDC. “We are extremely excited to be awarded this grant through the U.S. EDA”, said Josh Schneuker, Director of Economic Development fo...

Caterpillar: Thank You, Seguin

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Seguin ISD begins COVID testing program

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Dalondo Moultrie The Seguin Gazette Seguin ISD has instituted a program to test students and staff for infection of the coronavirus. The pilot program began targeting students and staff who were exposed to COVID-19, Seguin ISD District Chief Communications Officer Sean Hoffmann said. “At this point, we would like to focus on testing students and staff who are in quarantine or experiencing symptoms,” he said. “We are currently determining how to implement the program to maximize effectiveness in our schools.” Seguin ISD received 1,480 rapid nose swab COVID-19 test kits Nov. 5 through a program administered by the Texas Education Association, Hoffmann said. The educatio...

Tyson nominated for state enterprise program

Saturday, November 07, 2020

Joe Martin The Seguin Gazette Tyson Farms plans to retain employees with the help of the city. Recently, the Seguin City Council approved the nomination of Tyson Farms, Inc.’s Seguin plant as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project to the governor’s office of Economic Development and Tourism as part of the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. “The Texas Enterprise Zone Program is a state sales and use tax refund program designed to encourage private investment and job creation in economically distressed areas of the state,” a memo to city council stated. The food manufacturing company is slated to spend about $5 million over the next thre...

Guadalupe County salutes, recognizes its manufacturing community

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today Cindy Aguirre (Seguin) — Manufacturers of all sizes and types make up a big part of the local economy, and that’s one of the reasons why officials are trying to make a big deal about October being recognized as National Manufacturing Month. The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court recently approved a proclamation recognizing the contributions of the local manufacturing community. Seguin Economic Development Director Josh Schneuker spoke to the court prior to its approval of the recognition. These companies largely serve as the backbone of the local economy. Schneuker says they good wages and offer great opportunities to their employees. “Thos...

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