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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seguin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Tyson Foods Tax Abatement Continuity
A housekeeping letter agreement confirms Tyson Foods' internal corporate restructuring doesn't break its tax abatement agreement with Seguin — protecting an existing economic development deal.
Rudeloff Road Through Truck Traffic Restriction
Councilmember Lievens reported eastbound Rudeloff drivers cutting through the Greenspoint Heights neighborhood to dodge the SH 46 light, and asked for a speed-limit study on the new 30-mph stretch.
ETJ Release for Karen Alden Properties
Two Guadalupe County properties owned by Karen Alden were released from Seguin's extraterritorial jurisdiction at the owner's request.
TSTC Future Campus Project
The board was scheduled to privately discuss the TSTC Future Campus Project, including possible incentive offers, with possible open-session action to follow. Any deal could shape technical education and job opportunities in Seguin. No outcome is on record.
Water treatment plant expansion and reliability
A new 94-foot clarifier adds redundant treatment capacity and replaces pumps at the end of their life, positioning the city for a future water plant replacement. It's a $19.5 million investment funded through certificates of obligation.
Cordoba Road widening project timeline
A roughly $40 million federally funded road widening that must reach construction by September 2027 to keep its funding. The council approved a $214,713 construction management contract to keep utility relocations and construction from colliding.
Geronimo Creek wastewater interceptor easements
The city needs utility easements along Bear Creek Trail for its 36-inch wastewater interceptor line. The council authorized condemnation as a backstop if negotiations with the property owner fail.
Walnut Branch sewer and water main replacement
The city's aging 24-to-30-inch sewer main running through downtown and across Court Street is getting a $4.4 million rehab. Critical infrastructure in sensitive parts of town.
Standalone parking lot at 601 East Gonzales
A small commercial lot at the corner of San Marcos and East Gonzales will become a six-space parking lot to support an office being opened in the house next door. The lot must stay linked to that office even if the property changes hands.
Willmann Road flooding and subdivision drainage
Neighbors along the dead-end stretch of Willmann Road say the area already floods regularly and a low-water crossing strands families after modest rain. The developer's plan routes subdivision runoff through a drainage ditch to Geronimo Creek, and a flood study is still under engineering review.
Fire Station #4 construction
The ~$10 million fire station is through design basics, with a construction manager selection nearly done, construction starting around April 2027 and completion in fall 2028.
The Nolte Project Downtown Redevelopment
The city signed a milestone-based development agreement with GFNT-Seguin, LLC to redevelop the city-owned block downtown, with firm deadlines for designs, financial models, and a purchase agreement — and clear exit ramps if the numbers don't work. Parking remains the big open question.
Transportation Mobility Master Plan / Thoroughfare Plan adoption
Seguin is replacing its 2017 thoroughfare plan with the road portion of a new multimodal mobility plan. It guides where future roads go as the city grows, so developers must dedicate right-of-way and build their share — the city isn't planning to construct these roads itself. The trails portion is still being finished and will come back later.
Seguin ISD Proposition A (VATRE)
The school district is asking voters to shift two golden pennies, keeping the total tax rate at $1.828 while unlocking about $2.5 million a year for teacher recruitment, operations, and campus safety. Early voting runs October 19–30; election day is November 3.
FM 78/Ruloff Road intersection safety
A longtime resident's email, read by Council Member Lievens, warns of increasing collisions at the FM 78 and Highway 1620/Ruloff intersection and calls for a four-way signal, with growing traffic expected from the NewQuest development.
New community park north of IH-10
The City hired RVi for $587,640 to design a long-sought big park on the north side with a splash pad, pavilions and practice fields, sharing parking with the new Fire Station #4.
Martindale-Strempel roadway improvements
Council awarded a $4.24 million construction contract — 30% under estimate — to fix the confusing dual-road arrangement, with about nine months of construction and a possible new signal at Strempel and SH 123.
Public Facility Corporation Leadership Change
Rick Cortes resigned as the PFC's Executive Director and Assistant City Manager Tim Howe took over the role.
Riverside Pride Event at the Seguin Events Complex
The October 2026 Pride booking at the Coliseum drew more than two hours of public testimony split between supporters and opponents. The city attorney explained the lease was executed by staff under content-neutral rules, that available information indicates no SB 12 violation, and that the council has no scheduled vote on the matter.
84-Inch Storm Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation
The giant storm pipe running under the hospital area has failed three times and was the same pipe that broke near the Gbra outfall last July 5th. The $527,000 trenchless repair seals 26 failing joints and avoids a replacement project that could cost tens of millions.
Roof Replacements at City Facilities
Three aging city roofs — the Coliseum gazebo, Parks Office, and Water Plant — will be replaced, fixing leaks and dangerously soft decking.
Infrastructure Funding
Seguin just landed a massive $30 million grant to help the city keep up with all the new people moving in. This money is earmarked to upgrade our infrastructure and services so the city doesn't buckle under the pressure of rapid growth.
Roadway Safety Funding
Seguin just scored a federal grant to fix up our local roads and cut down on accidents. You can look forward to smoother commutes and safer intersections coming to your neighborhood soon.
Public Official Misconduct
A Seguin city official was just arrested for serious child pornography charges, which is a massive red flag for how the city handles background checks. It’s a disturbing situation that has residents questioning who exactly is running the show at City Hall.
City Manager Compensation
Seguin’s city manager just landed a raise following a top-tier performance review. It’s the city’s way of keeping leadership steady while they handle the daily grind of running our town.