Seguin Magazine - February 2026

Pastor Marcus Bigott

Mary Lee Roberts

Citizen of the Year

2026

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE FEBRUARY

10 MARCUS BIGOTT

A relentless force for good, uniting people through service, faith and action. VISION

14 LETICIA MACHADO

A mother’s love, redefining what inclusion looks like in Seguin.

18 MARVEL MADDOX

Guided by faith, grounded in service and answering the call to serve — again and again.

24 CONNIE RAMIREZ

Honoring service by building bridges across the community through connection, competition and pride.

30 KELLY SCHIEVELBEIN

Three decades of quiet leadership and lasting impact woven into every corner of Seguin.

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36 FACES OF SEGUIN

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

The February issue of Seguin Magazine is always a special one. It’s our annual Citizen of the Year and VISION Awards edition. Each year, we invite the community to nominate individuals who go above and beyond to make Seguin and Guadalupe County better places to live.

The recipients of these awards rarely seek recognition. They serve quietly and selflessly, driven not by accolades but by a genuine desire to help others. That’s where we come in, to shine a light on these hometown heroes and ensure their extraordinary efforts do not go unnoticed.

Within these pages, you’ll find inspiring stories of local citizens from all walks of life who are making a meaningful difference in our community. While this issue offers only a snapshot of the countless individuals who give their time, talents and hearts to others, it also reflects the generosity and dedication that define Seguin.

You may recognize some of these faces, or you may not, but as you read their stories, you may feel a connection, a sense of pride or even inspiration. I encourage each of you to find your own way to give back. It doesn’t require a grand gesture; even the smallest acts of kindness can create a lasting impact.

And now, without further ado, I am proud to present the 2026 Mary Lee Roberts Citizen of the Year and VISION Award recipients. Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for all you do to make Seguin the best place to live, work and call home.

Elizabeth Engelhardt Publisher

elizabeth.engelhardt@seguingazette.com

Mary Lee Roberts Citizen of the Year

Marcus Bigott

A RELENTLESS FORCE FOR GOOD, UNITING PEOPLE THROUGH SERVICE, FAITH AND ACTION

SSTORY BY DALONDO MOULTRIE

PHOTOS BY FELICIA FRAZAR AND COURTESY OF MARCUS BIGOTT

erving people is not new to a man who leads a flock spreading the word of God in Seguin.

No, helping others is what Emanuel’s Lutheran Church Pastor Marcus Bigott does. However, getting outside recognition for doing it can be somewhat off-putting, the reverend said after learning he was a finalist for The Seguin Gazette Citizen of the Year and VISION awards.

The news made him a tad uneasy, Bigott said.

“It’s almost as hard and as awkward to have people sing happy birthday to you and you figure out what to do with your hands,” he said. “I would be a hypocrite if I said I didn’t appreciate the acknowledgment because I do. I appreciate being acknowledged for the work being done.”

He said he’s not alone, though. He serves with a host of people to help save souls and do good across the community, Bigott said.

“It’s not just me. It’s a team of people,”

he said. “(It’s my) incredible wife, this incredible church that I serve and the people that call on me to serve and to serve with me.”

But, for this one, Bigott had to take one for the team as he is this year’s Mary Lee Roberts Citizen of the Year Award winner.

Speaking of teams, an apparent team of nominators signed the nomination form putting Bigott’s name in the ring for recognition this year.

Darlene Zies, Paul Sims and Sheila English’s nomination spoke glowingly of the pastor. They requested Bigott be recognized for his “outstanding contributions” to Seguin and Guadalupe County.

“He is a tireless dynamo of energy and passion whose commitment to serving others has made a lasting and meaningful impact on our community,” the nominating form read. “Pastor Marcus has organized and led numerous charitable initiatives that bring people together and uplift families throughout the county.”

They sited Bigott’s involvement in the annual Eggapalooza Easter egg hunt, Blue Santa gift-giving for Christmas, and a GED program through Alamo Colleges hosted at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church in Seguin.

Eggapalooza is an all-abilities Easter egg adventure held for children of different backgrounds to all participate in festivities, Bigott said.

“This one is fun. They’re all fun but this one’s great,” he said. “No matter what that kiddo has going on in life, they are welcome. 40,000 Easter eggs is what we’re putting out this year. Last year, we had well over 1,000 kids. They hunt by age groups but all those kids hunt on the same fields.”

Another holiday-themed event Bigott chooses to give of his time, efforts and energy is the Seguin Police Department’s Blue Santa program. Police purchase gifts for less-fortunate children in the community and use Emanuel’s as the “headquarters” for all things Blue Santa, he said.

His and the church’s involvement in the program is awesome because it also offers others ample chances to support a worthy cause, Bigott said. Blue Santa means loads to him, he said.

“To me, it means that families and kiddos that may not have had the Christmas that their guardians, parents, loved ones wanted, they can,” Bigott said. “It also means that folks in our community can give back.

And Emanuel’s for 75 years has been rooted in supporting education, making the GED program a no-brainer for the congregation, he said. It is expanding to where Emanuel’s soon will offer a testing center for continuing education and more.

All of his and the church’s efforts combined to make Bigott a worthy candidate for Citizen of the Year. But, you can’t tell by his own barometer.

Bigott said he was floored to learn he had been nominated and to be chosen as a winner seemed unfathomable.

“I was blown away that folks in our community saw that I was someone worth nominating,” he said. “That I was someone that would be lifted up in that kind of way and not only nominated but selected for this, that’s just incredible.”

VISION AWARD

Leticia Machado

A MOTHER’S LOVE, REDEFINING WHAT INCLUSION LOOKS LIKE IN SEGUIN

STORY BY SYDNEY SEIDEL

BY VICTORIA GAYTAN AND THE SEGUIN GAZETTE

For Leticia Machado, a lifelong Seguin resident, her youngest son, Lance, has been the driving force behind her work supporting children with special needs and pushing Seguin toward greater inclusion.

When Lance was born 15 years ago, Machado felt lost. Doctors told her his care would need to be “day by day.” Her uncertainty came from not knowing where to turn in her community for guidance in an unknown territory for her. For any care Lance needed, the family had to travel to San Antonio or Austin.

In 2018, Machado connected with another mother of children with special needs, and together they launched a program called Special Kids with Special Needs. The program was created to provide children with opportunities for social connection through sensory-friendly events and parties.

In early 2025, while serving as vice president of the organization, Machado made the decision to rename the program Autism Beyond 22.

The new name reflects an important reality: Children with disabilities grow

into adults, and support should not end at age 22. Beyond 22 was established to promote continued inclusion after individuals age out of school-based services. Many adults with disabilities remain at home without employment or structured activities, and Beyond 22 offers meaningful opportunities for them to stay active and engaged.

“Every person with a disability has a birthright to be included in their community,” Machado said. “This is how we show them, ‘you’re still welcome here.’”

Machado works closely with local businesses to educate people about inclusive hiring practices, wage accommodations and insurance protections. Through these partnerships, Beyond 22 helps place young adults with disabilities in part-time jobs that do not jeopardize their Social Security benefits. She also played a key role in advocating for Seguin’s first adult Challenger League, creating opportunities for adults with disabilities to participate in organized sports.

Beyond 22’s mission extends beyond individuals with disabilities to include support for their families. Many parents

are unable to work full time due to medical appointments and caregiving responsibilities, while families who earn “too much” often lose Medicaid coverage in Texas.

To ease financial strain, Beyond 22 eliminates event costs, recognizing that families already face significant expenses related to copays, transportation and medical care. The organization also hosts a monthly parent support group, providing a safe space for families to connect, share experiences and learn from one another.

Guest speakers, including special education advocates, help parents better understand their rights, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), available accommodations and how to effectively advocate within school districts. Machado believes education is empowerment for parents who often feel overwhelmed navigating complex systems.

“I want these families to start asking questions like, ‘Why can’t we shop like everyone else?’ or ‘Why can’t we attend these events like everyone else?’” Machado said. “But that’s just me being a mom. I’m always going to advocate for my child.”

Outside of her time working with Beyond 22, Machado fights for broader accessibility at a city-level, including sensory equipment and adaptive equipment.

She is pushing for sensory rooms or quiet spaces at large venues like school stadiums, inspired by successful models such as the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

She also advocates for wider availability of Caroline carts, which allow elderly individuals or people with disabilities to sit facing forward while shopping in stores such as HEB and Walmart. She notes that many businesses offer only one cart, forcing families to wait for hours or leave without completing their shopping, a challenge she has experienced personally.

When Machado found out that the city was having a meeting on a public restroom this year, she felt heavily in her heart she had to attend. As she cooked for her family, she mentioned the meeting to her eldest son who made her attend and offered to wait in the car with Lance. She was the last person to sign up to speak.

At the meeting, she emphasized the need for ADA-accessible bathrooms in

public spaces so individuals like her son could fully enjoy community events such as parades and outdoor concerts without the fear of having to leave simply to use the restroom.

She credits God as being her “vessel” that day after speaking to the city council for the first time in her life. She was moved not only by the positive feedback and actions from the city but also by the messages of gratitude from families who reached out afterward.

Still, Machado has ongoing plans and initiatives to help her community

continue growing. She doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon, knowing there is still much work to do.

For Machado, everything she does is in honor of her son, the neurodiverse community and her faith. It is through the ability to speak and represent others — a gift she believes God gave her — that she finds the strength and motivation to keep fighting.

“Change is possible, and goals can be achieved,” Machado said. “Hope is the most important thing. When we hold on to hope, things will change.”

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VISION AWARD

Marvel Maddox

GUIDED

BY FAITH, GROUNDED IN SERVICE AND ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE — AGAIN AND AGAIN

STORY BY ALEX LOWE

PHOTOS BY DEBORAH JAYE PHOTOGRAPHY AND COURTESY OF MARVEL MADDOX

Sometimes a person’s first name just seems to be a perfect fit. In the case of Marvel Maddox, this is certainly true. The lifelong Seguin resident has an astonishing resume of service to the community earning him well-deserved recognition as a VISION Award winner. VISION stands for Volunteers In Service In Our Neighborhoods and the award honors Seguin-area natives who have made positive impacts on the community through their service efforts.

“If you are going to follow Jesus, then you better be ready to have a servant’s heart” says Maddox.

A ubiquitous presence at community civic groups and volunteer efforts, Maddox is easily recognized for his stovepipe mustache, great sense of humor and effective motivational speaking skills all of which combined can’t help but evoke images of Teddy Roosevelt. Just like Roosevelt, Maddox is committed to the environment and the natural world on a global level as a member of The Sierra Club and on a local level, having volunteered to help maintain the West End Neighborhood

Community Garden located next to the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church.

But these efforts just scratch the surface when describing Marvel’s lifetime of service. Born and raised in Seguin, Maddox served in Vietnam, where he served as a machinist on a destroyer escort ship. He holds degrees in law enforcement and education, and worked in corrections and education for 30 years, helping to develop offender rehab curricula for the state. He retired as director of programs for the Hays/Caldwell/Comal Tri County Adult Probation District.

It is what he has done outside of work, though, where his dedication to service in Seguin really shows through. Along with his wife Bobbi, the marvelous Maddoxes seem to have a knack for knowing where there is a community need and dedicating themselves to the effort.

“She is very supportive of the things I do and she is very devoted to a servicebased life herself,” Marvel said.

Marvel is a 45-year member of the Seguin Sunrise Lions. He is the only charter member to have served in the

club all 45 years.

“We chartered on Dec. 23, 1980. The Lions International is the largest service organization in the world. The motto of the Lions Club is simply… ‘We serve.’ Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be knights for the blind so all Lions clubs are actively involved with vision projects, helping people who have suffered vision loss and trying to prevent vision loss where possible.”

Appropriately for someone named as a VISION Award winner, Marvel also conducts eye screenings in schools.

“I am state certified as a vision screener. My team and I go into the schools each year to screen the younger children (preschoolers, kindergarteners, some t first-graders) for a number of correctable vision issues if caught early,” he said. “Our project is called KidSight.”

Continuing with the vision theme, Marvel also participates in White Cane Day activities, where he helps raise money through his club’s collections twice a year. Through this activity, eye exams as well as eyeglasses are provided for those in need in greater Seguin.

For the past three years, Marvel has participated in the Texas Ramp Project, helping install ramps as part of the Sunrise Lions’ Ramp Building Team.

“For 42 years, we have been giving scholarships to area graduating seniors. Through the Sunrise Lions, I have served on this committee throughout our history,” the VISION Award winner said. “I organize our Scholarship Banquet each spring to honor our recipients and their families.”

Marvel doubles up on his service to young people as he also operates a scholarship program through his work with the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church.

He organizes the quarterly food drive for the benefit of the Christian Cupboard. He volunteers for the Food Box Distribution at Eden Court apartment complexes.

“Six months of the year, my Sunrise Lions team and I distribute food boxes to qualified residents,” Marvel said. “The other six months of the year, sports teams from TLU facilitate the distribution.”

He also shows great commitment

VISION AWARD Connie Ramirez

HONORING SERVICE BY BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CONNECTION, COMPETITION AND PRIDE

STORY BY FELICIA FRAZAR

PHOTOS BY FELICIA FRAZAR AND COURTESY OF ESMERALDA RODRIGUEZ

Connie Ramirez lives by a strong philosophy of making a difference in the community and being part of the change.

“I try to be very active in the community,” she said. “I feel like everyone should be involved in some way. This is where you live. This is where you are choosing to raise your family. In my eyes, if you can, why not try to make it a better place.”

For Ramirez, that started several years back when she and her husband, Ernest Ramirez, began Seguin Hoops, an AAU basketball league for their son and his friends.

“We did a lot with the youth, as far

as giving them a chance to play competitive basketball, trying to fundraise and offer scholarships to those who could not afford to pay the fees for AAU basketball,” she said. “We made a lot of connection with the youth of that time.”

In creating a way for the children to compete, Connie and Ernest were able to get the Mid-American Youth Basketball tournaments going in Seguin, Connie said. Bringing in people from all over led Connie to reach out to the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, which worked to put together a welcome bag for all of the guests staying in Seguin.

As things progressed, the couple became part of the Seguin Sports

Marketing Committee. That opened the door further for Connie and Ernest to get more involved with the Seguin Chamber of Commerce, where they participated in the Leadership Seguin program.

Over the years, Connie has served on a number of boards including the Seguin Activity Center — before it closed — and the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center.

She’s also a triple alumni of the city’s three citizen academies — the Seguin Citizen’s Fire Academy, Seguin Citizen’s Police Academy and the Seguin Citizen’s UniverseCity.

“I did all three and the mayor presented those of us who did all three the Distinguished Citizen Award,” she said.

But, it’s Connie’s most recent work that has gotten her efforts recognized.

In 2018, Connie and Ernest ventured to Nixon after they heard about a special patriotic display.

The city was hosting a Field of Honor and the couple wanted to go see what it was all about. Colonial Foundation’s Field of Honor is a patriotic event that gives a community the ability to honor and remember veterans and military members through flag dedications.

“We purchased a flag in honor of our daughter, who had just gone into the Marine Corps,” she said.

Following the opening ceremony, Connie and Ernest talked about the possibility of bringing something like that to Seguin.

“I thought, if Nixon can have this, why can’t Seguin have this,” she said. “I think they had a 500-flag field that year. We thought Seguin is a lot larger; let’s do 1,000 flags.”

With her daughter recently deployed, Connie said she needed a distraction, so she jumped feet first into research and planning.

Connie and Ernest, with help from a dedicated committee, brought the first Field of Honor to Seguin in June 2019.

While Connie was familiar with the military, she wasn’t engrained in military life despite her father and brother serving. It wasn’t until her

daughter, Kaylyn, enlisted that she got a first-hand look.

“I started learning a whole lot about military families and veterans through my daughter,” she said. “I always knew it was an honor and respected the uniform and respected the flag, but it is a-whole-nother ball game when it’s your child puts that uniform on and a whole different set of fears and pride and all of these emotions. That’s what started it.”

Through the Field of Honor, Connie connected with another group in the community — veterans. hrough various organizations, from the SS American Memorial, the Disabled Veterans Association and American Legion to American GI Forum and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Connie gained more insight into military life.

“It is a very unique community, veterans are unique people,” she said. “They’re so different, but they’re so loyal the make very good friends. Once they see you and have that relationship with you, they are there for you.”

In 2025, the Seguin Field of Honor partnered with the Guadalupe County Veterans Council in pairing the patriotic display with the Traveling Vietnam Wall’s stop to the city to celebration of Veterans Day.

“It was a highly memorable event,” she said. “It was very successful. So many people were in awe when we saw it all put together. It was amazing and very touching.”

From helping start an AAU basketball league to planting a patriotic display, she’s shown her family and friends how to be part of the community and make it better.

It’s for that reason and more that Connie was nominated and named a VISION Award winner.

“It was a total surprise,” she said about the nomination. “I was not expecting it at all. I was floored. I’m grateful and humbled by it and hope that I can live up to their expectations and meet their standards and make them proud.”

VISION AWARD

Kelly Schievelbein

THREE DECADES OF QUIET

LEADERSHIP

AND LASTING IMPACT WOVEN INTO EVERY CORNER OF SEGUIN

FSTORY BY BIANCA RAWLINGS

PHOTOS BY VICTORIA GAYTAN AND COURTESY OF KELLY SCHIEVELBEIN

or nearly three decades, Kelly Schievelbein has woven herself into the fabric of Seguin, leaving an indelible mark on everything from end-oflife care to city planning. Her story is one of quiet dedication, transformative leadership, and an unwavering commitment to giving back to the community she loves.

Born to a Seguin native, Schievelbein spent childhood summers in the town that eventually became her permanent home. She lived in Seguin during her childhood, attending first through third grade here before moving back to Austin. After marrying her husband, Kenneth, in 1990, the couple chose to plant roots in Seguin. Schievelbein immediately began making her mark, accepting a position as volunteer coordinator and fund development coordinator for the hospice program at what was then Guadalupe Valley Hospital, now Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.

"I feel like I kind of fell into what my path was supposed to be," she said.

What might have seemed like

chance was actually the culmination of a lifelong interest.

"Even in high school, I always had an interest in death and dying from a caring standpoint, not a morbid curiosity but sincere care," Schievelbein said. "I feel like I was led to where I was supposed to be."

Over her 24-year tenure at the hospital, Schievelbein pioneered fundraising efforts that would transform hospice care in the community. She launched what she believes was Seguin's first-ever gala in 1990, establishing a blueprint that numerous local organizations would follow.

"I think probably in those 24 years, we were able to raise up probably a half million dollars, which... by today's standards doesn't seem that very much, but back in the early, you know, in the ’90s and early 2000s, that was a pretty significant thing to be able to raise for our patients."

The impact went far beyond dollars. The funds ensured that Seguinites in need would not be denied hospice services.

"With hospice, you never deny some-

body's ability to pay," she said. "So if there's a need for hospice in a person's life or end of life, we're able to provide assistance for that financial burden."

Her role expanded to include managing the hospital's volunteer program, where she coordinated the efforts of nearly 150 active volunteers by the time she left in 2014. She also developed a summer junior volunteer program that introduced teenagers aged 13 to 17 to healthcare careers.

"I still see some of the teenagers in the community and they call me by name," Schievelbein said. "Many of them have actually become nurses... that has been very good to see."

Schievelbein credits much of her success to strong mentors who guided her path. Cecilia Trinidad, who hired Schievelbein as director of home health and hospice, now holds a PhD while teaching at Texas Lutheran University.

"She was a big reason for all of us that were a part of hospice to be able to gel and mold the way we did," Schievelbein said. "And bring other volunteers and volunteer chaplains together to develop that special program, which is still alive and well to this day."

Another pivotal influence was Martha Jean Zumwalt, Schievelbein's former boss at Seton Medical Center in Austin, who recently passed away. When Schievelbein moved to Seguin to accept her position, Zumwalt helped create a strategic plan for success.

“Martha truly became part of our family,” she said. “She taught me what true spirituality really is, that care, kindness and compassion are always the best policy, and that good chocolate helps solve a lot of problems!"

The foundation for Schievelbein's service ethic was laid much earlier. Her parents, Charlene and Lewis Zegub, both worked in service departments for the state of Texas throughout their careers.

"My parents raised me to put family first and work hard," she said.

She recalls her father's client, a single parent whose child needed a procedure in San Antonio. One of the client's children stayed with the Zegub family that weekend.

"We always had someone around who needed a little support," Schievelbein said. "My parents were the ones who made me who I am today."

Behind every successful volunteer and community champion stands a support system and, for Schievelbein, that was her husband Kenneth. Lost to kidney disease in 2022 after more than 30 years of marriage, Kenneth was known around town as "Mr. Kelly."

"He would call himself Mr. Kelly because he was constantly at events," she said. "Kenneth was my rock, my support, a great father and caregiver to our girls in addition to maintaining a full-time job, which allowed me to pursue a busy work career at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center for 24 years as well as other volunteer activities," Schievelbein said. "God knew what he was doing when he put him in my life!"

Kenneth was a volunteer in his own right, serving as the baker for St. James Catholic School fundraisers and driving the bus for school activities and athletics. His memory lives on through their two daughters, both of whom have embraced their parents' commitment to community service.

Kenna Schievelbein Dearing serves on the Crime Stoppers board, while Kolby Schievelbein works as a crime scene investigator for the Seguin Police Department, participating in community engagement events like National Night Out.

"They both have full-time careers, a part-time business... and still have time for active social and volunteer pursuits," Kelly said. "They give this momma so much delight and joy."

Beyond her presence in the hospital, Kelly's volunteer work has made a difference across Seguin. She served with the Zonta Club of Seguin from approximately 1995 to 2012 and the Sunrise Rotary Club from 2017 to 2024. She has been a court-appointed special advocate and board member for CASA of South Central Texas, served on the Child Welfare Board of Guadalupe County, and held positions on the city of Seguin's Building and Standards Committee and

Planning and Zoning Commission, where she continues to serve.

Her connection to downtown Seguin runs particularly deep. About 25 years ago, Kelly and her mother purchased the historic Davis House on River Street, built by a doctor who ran his clinic from the home's rare-for-Texas basement and famously accepted chickens as payment for delivering babies during the Depression era.

"I'm drawn to ensuring that the downtown thrives," she said. "It's fascinating to me the history, the stories that surround this city."

She hopes to become more involved with downtown preservation boards after her current term on Planning and Zoning concludes.

Looking back on decades of

service, Kelly’s philosophy remains simple yet profound.

"We come from a long line of believing in giving back to what brought us here," she said.

In Kelly Schievelbein, Seguin has found not just a volunteer or a fundraiser, but a woman who has dedicated her life to ensuring that her community thrives — one hospice patient, one junior volunteer, one gala, one board meeting at a time. Her legacy is written not in grand gestures but in the quiet, consistent work of showing up, giving back and inspiring others to do the same.

As her daughters continue the tradition of service and new generations of volunteers find their calling, Kelly’s impact on Seguin will resonate for years to come.

- FEBRUARY -

MARDI GRAS SEGUIN 2026: SEVENTH – 11 AM - 11 PM

EVENT CALENDAR

There will be 28 vendors inside, 17 vendors by the gazebo and 33 food and non-food vendors in the parking lot. Take photos with our rolling king cake baby and enter our float contest, golf cart contest, wagon contest and art contest. All winners will receive cash prizes and/or trophies. Enjoy live music and DJs, kids' area with many activities, a king cake walk every hour on the hour, real New Orleans king cakes and daiquiris, and two golf cart parades in the parking lot (1 p.m. and 5 p.m.).

Location: Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St.

SERENITY GALENTINE'S DAY: TWELFTH – 1 - 6:30 PM

Calling all our gals – It’s time for our Serenity Galentine’s Party and you do not want to miss the deals, refreshments, shopping and giveaways. Location: Serenity Boutique, 837 E. Court St.

SEGUIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION - MARDI GRAS: TWELFTH – 6 - 9 PM

This vibrant carnival celebration features music, delicious food, colorful costumes and family-friendly fun. Proceeds from the event will directly fund teacher grants. Location: Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St.

THIRD THURSDAY IN DOWNTOWN SEGUIN: NINETEENTH – 10 AM - 8 PM

Enjoy food, music and shopping. We’re all open until 8 p.m. and offering great deals and fun. Find shop and restaurant specials galore throughout downtown. Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St. 2026 BUSINESS EXPO: HUSTLE TO SUCCESS: TWENTY-SIXTH – 5 - 8 PM

Our Disco Hustle to Success Business Expo is your chance to network, explore and celebrate business growth with a little disco flair. The Seguin Chamber's signature event of the year brings together businesses of all sizes for an evening of networking, showcasing products and services, and building lasting relationships. Tickets are free and required for all guests. Get your ticket by Feb. 21, 2026, to avoid a $5 entry fee. Location: Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St. - MARCH -

BRAS FOR A CAUSE 2026 - MOULIN ROUGE: FIFTH – 5:30 - 10 PM

Take part in an elegant evening where guests are welcome to participate in the theme by wearing Moulin Rouge-inspired attire as we gather for a memorable night of entertainment and community support. Proceeds from Bras for a Cause will benefit the Guadalupe Regional Cancer Assistance Fund, which provides essential assistance to individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

Location: Seguin Coliseum, 950 S. Austin St.