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A cowboy at the entrance of a dugout in Texas, 1907. Image courtesy of Amon Carter Museum.

A cowboy at the entrance of a dugout in Texas, 1907. Image courtesy of Amon Carter Museum.

Unearthing the story of Dugout Homes

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, July 22, 2023
By Murray Montgomery I had been thinking about doing a story on dugout homes for a long time – they were one choice of housing available to the impoverished pioneers of this country. The more research that I did, my respect for our ancestors grew even more; as if that was possible.
Lucie was quite the character to those of you who had the honor of knowing her.

Lucie was quite the character to those of you who had the honor of knowing her.

Lucie: A dog’s life, remembered

Bobby Horecka
Sunday, July 16, 2023
In September 2004 a young, sickly and very pregnant dog invited herself to a patio party, forever changing the course of the lives of all those who were gathered there that day. Of course, none of them could have guessed that her arrival that day might one day save hundreds of other canine lives.
Photo by Murray Montgomery - Come & Take It - Battle Enactment - Gonzales

Photo by Murray Montgomery - Come & Take It - Battle Enactment - Gonzales

Newspapers document Texas Revolution

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer Over the years, there has been so much written about the Texas Revolution that some folks might get tired of hearing the same old story. I guess that I’ve been a little different in my approach to the subject.
Pictured are, left to right, Helen Janak, Mary Ann Stock, Nancy Littlefield (Shiner Food Pantry Director), Monica Peters and Anita Grabarkievtz.

Pictured are, left to right, Helen Janak, Mary Ann Stock, Nancy Littlefield (Shiner Food Pantry Director), Monica Peters and Anita Grabarkievtz.

Shiner Food Pantry accepts donation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Wied KJZT Society #53 donated money to the Shiner Food Pantry for their Feeding Families project.
Bigfoot Wallace - courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

Bigfoot Wallace - courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

Texas scout and soldier

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
By Murray Montgomery He was a big man – 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing in at 240 pounds.
Seated, left to right, McKenzie Kessler, Madeline Collins, Hannah Machacek, Rena Pierce, Ana Lowe and Alma Lowe; standing, left to right, Irene Cerny, Mary Shafer, Bernadette Kresta, Benie Gerdes, Wilma Williams, Sarah Collins, Janet Zabransky, Rose Mary Havlik and Debbie Novosad. Not pictured is Sherri Holland.

Seated, left to right, McKenzie Kessler, Madeline Collins, Hannah Machacek, Rena Pierce, Ana Lowe and Alma Lowe; standing, left to right, Irene Cerny, Mary Shafer, Bernadette Kresta, Benie Gerdes, Wilma Williams, Sarah Collins, Janet Zabransky, Rose Mary Havlik and Debbie Novosad. Not pictured is Sherri Holland.

Youth Quilt Class held June 26-29

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
Six students attended the annual Youth Quilt Class sponsored by the Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild on June 26 – 29, 2023.   McKenzie Kessler, Madeline Collins and Hannah Machacek made “Disappearing Nine-Patch” quilts and Rena Pierce, Ana Lowe and Alma Lowe made “Rail Fence” quilts.
Stock photo from Pixabay

Stock photo from Pixabay

Past hurricanes have targeted Texas

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY Staff Writer History tells us that over the centuries, as settlements grew along the Texas coast, hurricanes became an ever-present threat. In the article below, I have highlighted the storms that I consider to be some of the worst - there are many more.
2022-2023 Miss Shiner Royalty Court

2022-2023 Miss Shiner Royalty Court

Miss Shiner Royalty Court pageant this Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Kicking off Half Moon Holidays, the Shiner Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 44th Annual Miss Shiner Royal Court Pageant. The Pageant will take place on Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Shiner Methodist Church Gymnasium.
Pictured are, left to right, Torye Gleitz, Operations Coordinator at Morgan’s Wonderland, Janet Ferguson, Shiner Heritage Quilters President and Diane Price, Executive Administrative Assistant.

Pictured are, left to right, Torye Gleitz, Operations Coordinator at Morgan’s Wonderland, Janet Ferguson, Shiner Heritage Quilters President and Diane Price, Executive Administrative Assistant.

Shiner Heritage Quilters donate quilts to Morgan's Wonderland

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild has donated eight quilts for campers to use at Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, the world’s first theme park designed with individuals with special needs in mind. The presentation was made on May 26.
Pictured are, front row, left to right, Junior High Mascot Kenzie Springfield and Varsity Mascot Valery Bordovsky; second row, left to right, Reagan Horn, Blair Epley, Kayla Heinhold, Mallory Johnson, Taylor Kocian, Emersyn Boehm, Madi Hubbard, Tinsley Vasek, Gracyn Chrismon, and Harlee Sevcik; third row, left to right, UCA Instructor Rachel, Arya Terry, Jaeleigh Ramirez, Reagan Fluitt, Klair Hailey, Lexi Boner, Lily Prove, and UCA Instructor Kaily; fourth row, left to right, Chesney Machacek, Callie Sevcik

Pictured are, front row, left to right, Junior High Mascot Kenzie Springfield and Varsity Mascot Valery Bordovsky; second row, left to right, Reagan Horn, Blair Epley, Kayla Heinhold, Mallory Johnson, Taylor Kocian, Emersyn Boehm, Madi Hubbard, Tinsley Vasek, Gracyn Chrismon, and Harlee Sevcik; third row, left to right, UCA Instructor Rachel, Arya Terry, Jaeleigh Ramirez, Reagan Fluitt, Klair Hailey, Lexi Boner, Lily Prove, and UCA Instructor Kaily; fourth row, left to right, Chesney Machacek, Callie Sevcik

UCA cheer camp held at Shiner High School

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
All three Shiner High School Squads - Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High - had home UCA Camp at the Shiner High School Gym June 19-21.  They learned various cheers, dances, sidelines, and stunts to get ready for those Thursday and Friday night lights.
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