Happy weekend, Seguin! In today’s happening-today edition: First solo Texas Water Safari champion, Father’s Day infusion workshop, and Family LEGO Day + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Endurance, grit, and history: Known as the World's Toughest Canoe Race, Texas Water Safari wrapped as solo paddler Chris Issendorf became the race's first solo champion after the 260-mile San Marcos to Seadrift trek -- follow the race finish.
Long legal fight ends: A federal appeals court upheld New Braunfels’ ban on short-term rentals, ruling Texas owners lack a constitutional right to operate them. The ordinance has been enforced since 2006 -- see the court ruling.
Store update underway: H-E-B’s South Walnut Avenue store in nearby New Braunfels will undergo a $502,000 interior remodel starting August 24, wrapping September 14, to expand prepared foods under the chain’s Fresh Initiative -- see the remodel plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Onion rings worth the trip Clear Springs Restaurant is that close-to-home fix for crispy catfish, hearty steaks, and the legendary onion rings you accidentally order as a meal. When you need a no-fuss dinner spot out in Clear Springs between Seguin and New Braunfels, this barnlike hangout just gets it right.
Swing through this week: If your clubs are feeling neglected, Max Starcke Park Golf Course is an easy local reset where you can tune up the short game, squeeze in an after-work nine, or talk a buddy into a friendly match. Laid-back vibe, just enough bite to keep it fun.
Staycation vibes: Trade I-10 traffic for white sand and palm trees at Rustic Waters RV Resort, where a clear swim pond, a Western town petting zoo, and backyard friendly perks like free Wi‑Fi, laundry, and a dog park make a low key weekend feel like a mini getaway right here.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌾 Hope & Harvest Market @ Steps of Hope Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Hope & Harvest is popping up every third Saturday at Steps of Hope in Seguin, a neighborly market of makers, bakers, and well-behaved glitter. Expect small-batch treats, thoughtful finds, and young entrepreneurs getting their start, fees covered, confidence not included.
🛍 Saturday's at the Market @ Austin Street Market | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Saturday morning in downtown Seguin means Austin Street Market, where you can shop local, bump into three neighbors, and call it cardio. Fresh farm goods, artisan finds, and dangerous baked treats, all in a covered open-air space with blessed shade. Dogs, kids, and opinions welcome.
🧱 Family LEGO Day @ Seguin Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your living room LEGO minefield needs a truce, let the Seguin Public Library take the hit. Family LEGO Day means bins of bricks, zero cleanup, and a perfectly acceptable excuse to outbuild your kids, then call it quality time.
🍹 Father’s Day Infusion Workshop @ The Gathering Place | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Celebrate Father’s Day the civilized way at a whiskey infusion workshop, because socks are fine, and a custom 8 oz infusion you built yourself tastes better. Get pairing tips with herbs, spices, fruits, and botanicals, recipes to repeat, and dad-joke energy to keep it charming.
🎵 City of Sequin Summer Concert Series @ Central Park: 205 N River St, Seguin, TX 78155-5626, United States | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Central Park is turning into the neighborhood backyard, with live classic rock, rich harmonies, and all the feel-good favorites you forgot you knew. Bring a lawn chair, sensible shoes, and a friend. The Texas sky handles lighting, the crowd handles the chorus.
🐎 Ladies Only Buckle Race @ Moyesway Shooting Sports (Kingsbury) | Sunday (6/21) – Take a break from chores and roll out to FM 20 for the Ladies Only Buckle Race, where horsepower comes with hay. Expect fast runs, fierce grit, and a shiny buckle on the line, plus dust, whoops, and that small-town arena gossip we secretly love. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Seguin report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 40%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This house is wildThis fully furnished 4-bed, 4-bath lakefront retreat on Meadow Lake spans 3,262 square feet of light-filled, rustic style. Panoramic water views, multiple living and dining areas, and a roomy game space make entertaining easy. The primary suite opens to the deck, while a private dock, shaded trees, and sunset-ready outdoor spaces seal the deal.
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