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Victoria Fire Academy Photo

Victoria Fire Academy Photo

St. Paul alum graduates Victoria Fire Academy

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Shiner Catholic School alumni Atley Pilat recently graduated from the Victoria Fire Academy and passed all his required state tests.  He is now a certified EMT and fire fighter.  Congratulations, Atley. You make your hometown proud!    
Shiner Legion members gathered on Flag Day for an official flag diposal ceremony.

Shiner Legion members gathered on Flag Day for an official flag diposal ceremony.

Legion Flag Disposal Ceremony held Flag Day

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Members of the Shiner’s Kolar-Stanek American Legion Post No. 201 recently held a formal flag disposal ceremony at their hall off U.S. Highway 90A in conjunction with Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14. The U.S.
Scenes from 2021

Scenes from 2021

Drought nixes Half Moon fireworks display

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Extremely dry weather, drought and the potential fire hazard conditions combined to help city and county leaders to arrive at a unified decision to cancel the 2022 Shiner Half Moon Holidays fireworks display.
2022 Miss Shiner Julia Machacek, shortly after winning her crown on Sunday. Look for her thos weekend at Shiner's Half Moon Holidays.

2022 Miss Shiner Julia Machacek, shortly after winning her crown on Sunday. Look for her thos weekend at Shiner's Half Moon Holidays.

New Miss Shiner named Sunday at Chamber’s Royalty Pageant

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
This year’s winners and finalists at the Shiner Chamber of Commerce’s Royalty Pageant were:  • Miss Shiner—Julia Machacek, winner; Megan Winkenwerder, first runner-up; and Mackenzie Peebles (not pictured), second runner-up.
Jacob Heck presents an award to one of his band students over at Sacred Heart schools last school year.

Jacob Heck presents an award to one of his band students over at Sacred Heart schools last school year.

Jacob Heck to split time between county's Catholic school bands

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
There’s a new leader of the band coming to Shiner Catholic Schools, and turns out, he’s the same fellow who helped lead the Sacred Heart Indian Band to the school’s highest point finish ever (405 points), earning them the runners-up title at last year’s TAPPS State Band Championship for Class 2A.
Ryan Peterson All District Overall MVP.

Ryan Peterson All District Overall MVP.

Shiner Baseball All District: Peterson, Wenske win MVP awards

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The 2A state finalists Shiner Comanches won several spots on the 2022 2A-28 All-District Baseball team. Junior pitcher/infielder Ryan Peterson won Overall Most Valuable Player and junior infielder/pitcher Drew Wenske was selected as the Offensive MVP.
Shiner Minor Softball team won three of five games at the East Zone Tournament. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Shiner Minor Softball team won three of five games at the East Zone Tournament. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Little League update: Minor baseball, Major baseball, Junior softball win zone tournaments

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The Minor (8-10) baseball team, the Major baseball team and Junior softball team all won their respective East Zone  tournament championships. 8-10 Softball (Yoakum) Shiner blanked Hallettsville 2-0 on June 20. They took on New Braunfels on June 22, rallying from a 5-0 deficit to win 13-5.
Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16.

Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16.

Accepting the oaths of their office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16. This year’s officers are Grand Knight Mark Yackel; the Rev.
Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Catholic School work camp offers more than just a hard day’s work

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
What do you get when you take 60 kids, give them 18 separate work projects and then send them forth, all over town, on three of the hottest days yet this year to get it all done? Well, the answer to that question depends entirely on two items, really.
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