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Bluebonnets in Lavaca County, near Vysehrad School.

Bluebonnets in Lavaca County, near Vysehrad School.

Spring blooms early in 2023

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, March 16, 2023
While it isn’t technically springtime yet, you wouldn’t know it to look out at the fields around Lavaca County. Plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures have greeted some Texans with a surprise early guest: bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes and winecups, galore.
The Shiner Chamber float passes through downtown Goliad during the Rodeo Parade.

The Shiner Chamber float passes through downtown Goliad during the Rodeo Parade.

Shiner Royalty attends Goliad Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Shiner Royalty traveled to Goliad to help the community kick off their Rodeo week with the Goliad Livestock and Rodeo Parade.  The parade took place through beautiful downtown. Proudly representing the City of Shiner were: Megan Winkenwerder, Miss Shiner First Runner-up; Stella Clifford Jr.
First and second grade students from St. Ludmila Elementary with members of the Shiner Pilot Club.

First and second grade students from St. Ludmila Elementary with members of the Shiner Pilot Club.

Shiner Pilot Club members perform plays for Shiner schools

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Members of The Pilot Club of Shiner kicked off March with a signing of the Proclamation by Mayor Fred Hilscher to announce the celebration of Brain Awareness Week March 13-20, 2023.
The pinewood derby racers (pictured from left to right) were Clayton Coburn, Clinton Alexander, Joseph Heinhold, Kenward Kolar, Andrew Machacek, William Ulcak, Isaac Bonorden, Nathan Killmer, Eli Bays, Jacob Mahurin, Pierce Wallace, Kolton Wilgus, Ryan Bays, Dawn Bishop, and Caleb Killmer.

The pinewood derby racers (pictured from left to right) were Clayton Coburn, Clinton Alexander, Joseph Heinhold, Kenward Kolar, Andrew Machacek, William Ulcak, Isaac Bonorden, Nathan Killmer, Eli Bays, Jacob Mahurin, Pierce Wallace, Kolton Wilgus, Ryan Bays, Dawn Bishop, and Caleb Killmer.

Annual Cub Scouts pinewood derby held

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Shiner Cub Scout Pack 231 held its annual pinewood derby on Sunday, March 5.  Fifteen scouts competed for the coveted overall grand champion trophy.
The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

SHCS 5th graders participate in St. Jude Math-A-Thon program

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The 5th Grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $2358.25 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.
Capt. Frank Jones - Image courtesy of Find a Grave

Capt. Frank Jones - Image courtesy of Find a Grave

Gallant Texas Ranger
 killed in Mexico

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Newspapers from the past are a great source for historical data. I’ve alluded to this fact many times before and still hold the opinion that the aged articles found in newspapers hold more truthful information than we get from some would-be historians.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Get ready; hummingbirds are here

Murray Montgomery
Monday, March 13, 2023
When I started to research the subject of hummingbirds, I had no idea of the number of species of this little bird - one source writes that there are at least 300 species world-wide. The number of types in Texas can vary from 9 to 18 - depending on where you get your information.
Pictured are Julie Boehm (Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund member) and Lauren Schuette (Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund member) with members of the Shiner Hobo Band.

Pictured are Julie Boehm (Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund member) and Lauren Schuette (Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund member) with members of the Shiner Hobo Band.

Spoetzl Brewery makes generous donation to Shiner Hobo Band

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Spoetzl Brewery donated $4,000 to help support the Shiner Hobo Band. The funds assist the cost of operating the bus, auto and liability insurance, and promoting the band.
Nate Boedeker at bat against Logos Prep on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Mark Lube.

Nate Boedeker at bat against Logos Prep on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul baseball: Cards beat NS, go unbeaten in tourney

Mark Lube
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
HALLETSVILLE —  The St. Paul Cardinals won two games and tied one game at the Sacred Heart Tournament last Thursday and Saturday. St. Paul 7, Logos Prep 4 The St.
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