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Fire damages solar panels at Niagara Bottling Plant in Seguin Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – Solar panels mounted on the roof of the Niagara Bottling plant in Seguin caught fire Tuesday morning, forcing the evacuation of employees and challenging firefighters who had to stretch hundreds of feet of hose to reach the blaze. That’s according to Seguin Fire Chief Dale Skinner. Skinner says crews were dispatched following reports of a fire on the roof of the building located at
1730 E. 8th Street. “We received a call at around 11:30 this morning for a reported fire at Niagara on the roof. At the time of the call, it was unsure whether the Niagara employees inside the building were aware of the fire,” said Skinner. When firefighters arrived, Skinner says heavy smoke was visible from the roof and employees were seen evacuating the facility. Fire, pg. 3
TODAY
America Turns 250: Say Hello to the Red, White & Seguin Festival (Seguin) -- Seguin’s beloved Fourth of July celebration is entering a new chapter in 2026. While the name may be changing, organizers say the traditions that have brought families together for generations will remain at the heart of the event. Formerly known as Freedom Fiesta, the community’s annual Independence Day celebration will now be known as the “Red, White & Seguin Festival.” The event was hosted for years by the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. It has since been hosted by radio station KWED since 2014. The rebranding comes as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, also known as the Semiquincentennial, and as organizers look to expand the event through a new partnership with the city of Seguin. KWED General Manager Darren Dunn says this year’s celebration promises more food, more music, more vendors and more family-friendly activities,
all while preserving the traditions that have made Seguin’s Fourth of July festivities among the most anticipated events of the year. “I’m excited that we are able to partner with the city of Seguin to make this year’s celebration even bigger,” said Dunn. “It’s America’s Semiquincentennial. I’m old enough to remember what a big deal it was when we celebrated the Bicentennial year. I still remember collecting those quarters. We aren’t creating a specialized coin, but I think we are creating new memories for the people of Seguin. I hope that people will look back fondly at Seguin’s celebration of America 250.” Festival, pg. 3