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SEGUIN, TX – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) proudly hosted its 12th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon and 30th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to extend its gratitude to the local business community and honor outstanding achievements in driving economic growth and fostering community partnerships.The SEDC remains steadfast...Continue Reading

SEGUIN, TX – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), along with officials from the City of Seguin and Guadalupe County, proudly announced today that a joint venture comprised of Collett & Associates and the Alexander Family will develop a major new retail project in Seguin, Texas, to be named Seguin...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy AguirreTwo new certificate programs now available(Guadalupe County) – The opportunity to learn a pair of new career opportunities is currently underway at the Texas State Technical College located in northern Guadalupe County.Classes began last week in two certificate of completion programs new to the...Continue Reading

Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB director(Seguin) — Following the public meetings held in the spring, the City of Seguin and consultants have been working on putting that vision down on paper. And that process has been the development of a General Land Use Plan (GLUP) for the...Continue Reading

Felicia Frazar | The Seguin GazetteA historic home in downtown Seguin may no longer serve as a residence, but it continues as a house for the people.Recently, U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (Tx-15) and her staff officially opened a district office at 112 N. Travis St. with a ribbon...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy Aguirre(Seguin) – The Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is getting some much-deserved international attention.That’s according to Nathan Ohle, the president and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Ohle says the SEDC is being awarded the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Level...Continue Reading

Felicia Frazar | The Seguin Gazette Squeals of excitement from children and cheers from adults filled the air as they wiped down the city’s newest fire truck before pushing it into Central Fire Station.Children and adults alike clamored for the opportunity to welcome the city’s new ladder truck to the fleet...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy AguirreCommunity celebrates unveiling of first StoryWalks®(Seguin) – You’re invited to come out, take a walk and enjoy a great story. Thanks to a collaborative effort initiated by the Seguin ISD, the community this week celebrated the public installation of the new #SeguinReads StoryWalks® The...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — There’s more budget news from the city of Seguin and some of the details could slightly impact your pocketbook.The Seguin City Council is in the middle of its budget process, which includes a new general fund budget and tax rate for its...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy Aguirre(Seguin) — The Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME): Lone Star Chapter & Texas State Technical College (TSTC) has launched its second cohort at the Central Texas Technology Center (CTTC) located in northern Guadalupe County.The second cohort is comprised of 15 talented...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy Aguirre(Seguin) — The construction of the new McQueeney Elementary School is well on its way. Despite the official groundbreaking Friday morning, district officials say they are amazed by the huge progress already being made with the new second story school being built at 6625...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — There’s a new tool being used to allow the city to make more investments in the future of downtown Seguin.  The city’s first Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, better known as TIRZ, has now officially been approved by the Seguin City Council. The...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — Growth in the city of Seguin is also causing the city’s budget to grow.The proposed 2024-25 fiscal year general fund budget calls for the city to spend just over $54 million dollars next year. That compares to the $50.3 million that was...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie | The Seguin Gazette Seguin city leaders announced plans to find a developer interested in redeveloping an old bank building in efforts to also help revitalize downtown Seguin.While amid attempts to change zoning around the old Nolte National Bank property, currently a Wells Fargo branch, the city announced Wednesday...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — A popular chicken restaurant is finally making its way into the Seguin area. The Seguin City Council on Tuesday approved a pair of agreements with Chick-fil-A that will allow the fast-food eatery to break ground sometime next year. The restaurant will be...Continue Reading

Special by Tracy Donley, TLU communications(Seguin) — Powder X-ray diffractometer. To the untrained ear, it sounds like something a super villain would wield in a comic book showdown. But in reality, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) is one of the most utilized tools in materials science and engineering. And thanks 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 all those...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — The city of Seguin is taking advantage of a state law that should help to provide more childcare opportunities in the community.Alora Wachholz, deputy director of economic development for the city of Seguin, says state law gives the city the ability to...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayCindy Aguirre(Seguin) —  Students at two Seguin ISD campuses are starting the new school year in renovated facilities.The district officially opened the new additions at Ball Early Childhood Center and A.J. Briesemeister Middle School Monday morning. Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil was joined by several past...Continue Reading

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin TodayDarren Dunn(Seguin) — A big master planned community is moving forward in the city of Seguin.  The Seguin City Council recently approved a plan for the project, which is slated to be built on property located off Rudeloff Road near the Fields at Huber Ranch.Planning...Continue Reading

Dalondo Moultrie | The Seguin GazetteA pair of New Braunfels businessmen plan to open a sports bar and beer garden while growing the clientele where family fun already is on tap at a historic site in Seguin.The new owners of the former Lizzie Burges campus and former family-friendly play area...Continue Reading