Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

46 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 O ne of the oldest cities in Texas, Seguin was founded in 1838 during the fight for independence and named after Colonel Juan N. Seguin, in recognition of his great leadership during the victory in San Jacinto. Situated on the beautiful Guadalupe River, known for its scenic views and clear waters, the historic community of Seguin is only 35 minutes from San Antonio and an hour south of Austin, in one of the fastest growing areas of the U.S. Seguin is an attractive city with much to offer. As Mayor Donna Dodgen describes, “We have a lot of history, we are affordable, we have diversity, we have that small town feel, and we make people feel welcome. We are not pretentious at all. We are just real and true.” For those who appreciate