Seguin’s population surpasses 30,000

In 1838, when Seguin was known as Walnut Springs, the population of the city was smaller than most area high schools’ graduating classes.

Now, more than 175 years later, one could say the city’s population has hit a milestone number.

“Reaching 30,000 population is a good thing for the city for a number of reasons,” Mayor Don Keil said.

During a recent meeting, city council voted in a resolution, declaring the city of Seguin’s new population at 30,006.  READ MORE...