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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seguin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.