Seguin Fire Department

05/28/2026

ATTENTION:
Following a shooting that occurred this afternoon at Wal-Mart in Seguin, located at 550 S. Highway 123 Bypass, the store is closed until further notice.

Officers are actively investigating at the scene. We ask that everyone avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely and efficiently.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

05/27/2026

*** this warning has expired ***

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
948 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Guadalupe County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Bexar County in south central Texas...
South central Comal County in south central Texas...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 948 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Terrell Hills, or near San Antonio, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
San Antonio, Kirby, Windcrest, and Terrell Hills around 955 PM
CDT.
Converse and Live Oak around 1000 PM CDT.
Schertz, Universal City, and Randolph AFB around 1005 PM CDT.
Selma around 1010 PM CDT.
Cibolo around 1015 PM CDT.
Santa Clara and Zuehl around 1020 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adkins, Martinez, Bracken, and Friendly Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

05/27/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
245 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

BEXAR DEWITT GONZALES
GUADALUPE KARNES LAVACA
WILSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CUERO, FLORESVILLE, GONZALES,
HALLETTSVILLE, KARNES CITY, SAN ANTONIO, AND SEGUIN.

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

Join us in recognizing the EMTs and paramedics who serve our community.

05/12/2026

Firefighter Johnny Sauceda participated in a military rifle competition this weekend, securing first place in the Special Zero Rifle Match, which showcased his precision shooting skills at distances of up to 400 yards. We take pride in the fact that several of our members wear multiple uniforms.

05/12/2026

Join the Seguin Police Department and the Seguin Fire Department for the annual Badges, Bikes & Tykes event on May 16, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm at Max Starcke Park (Large Pavilion), 1412 River Drive E.

This free, family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together for a day of fun and connection. Kids can enjoy a bike raffle, interactive games, music, and a variety of activities hosted by local organizations and first responders.

Come out and spend the day with us as we celebrate community, safety, and fun for all ages!

05/11/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Captain Garrett Sanders on earning his Master of Science in Forensic Science, with a concentration in Fire and Explosion Investigation, from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences!

Captain Sanders has also begun pursuing his PhD in the same field this spring — continuing his commitment to excellence, education, and advancing expertise in fire investigation.

Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement and dedication to serving our community. 👏
Pictured alongside Captain Sanders, his wife Stacey and his father Doug.

05/10/2026

Watch Extended to 2:00AM 5/11/26

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
197 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 29 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

ATASCOSA BANDERA BASTROP
BEXAR BLANCO BURNET
CALDWELL COMAL EDWARDS
FAYETTE FRIO GILLESPIE
GONZALES GUADALUPE HAYS
KENDALL KERR KINNEY
LEE LLANO MAVERICK
MEDINA REAL TRAVIS
UVALDE VAL VERDE WILLIAMSON
WILSON ZAVALA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AUSTIN, BANDERA, BASTROP, BLANCO,
BOERNE, BRACKETTVILLE, BURNET, CRYSTAL CITY, DEL RIO, EAGLE PASS,
FLORESVILLE, FREDERICKSBURG, GEORGETOWN, GIDDINGS, GONZALES,
HONDO, KERRVILLE, LA GRANGE, LEAKEY, LLANO, LOCKHART,
NEW BRAUNFELS, PEARSALL, PLEASANTON, ROCKSPRINGS, SAN ANTONIO,
SAN MARCOS, SEGUIN, AND UVALDE.