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January 29, 2026 Volume 60 l Number 253
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The Voice of Seguin
Voting extended in Parade contest; Seguin being urged to keep pushing for #1 spot
WEEKEND EDITION
TODAY
Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- After holding strong in the number one spot for weeks, Seguin’s run as the frontrunner in Parade Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Small Town” contest hit an unexpected twist last week when organizers announced they were extending the voting deadline for another month. Up until the change, local voters had consistently kept Seguin in the lead, voting daily to protect its top ranking. But now, Seguin’s voting numbers have taken a slight dip to #4. Despite this decision to extend voting through Feb. 28, city leaders say the community must stay focused and energized to maintain that momentum. Lindsay Hajek, Seguin Main Street and CVB assistant director, says the extension could have easily discouraged supporters, but instead, it’s
become a reminder to stay motivated. “We held the number one spot for several weeks so absolutely, we are bummed. We definitely want to be the top spot and we can definitely still do it. Voting originally wrapped up in January but ultimately, Parade Magazine extended it so it goes through Feb. 28 now. With the voting extension, some of that excitement has kind of faded and of course, we are a little bummed out about it and we’ve seen our ranking slip a bit, but we can still do it. We still have time. We just need everybody to vote daily to make it happen,” said Hajek. Hajek says Seguin has built its lead through “steady, grassroots support” with residents, families, and local businesses sharing links, posting reminders, and voting every day. Voting, pg. 3
Last call for January; Still on stands If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, now’s the time — the January 2026 issue of Seguin Today is still available, but the February edition will be arriving very soon. This month’s magazine spotlights Seguin’s thriving entrepreneurial spirit, featuring small local business owners who are fueling innovation, strengthening the economy, and shaping the community’s future. See more inside pages of the magazine on page 3.