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Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Garden series continues in San Antonio

Murray Montgomery
Monday, March 6, 2023
According to an article located on the Texas A&M AgriLife webpage, the Brown Thumb project will continue to offer classes March 8 through May 10 in San Antonio. The event is designed to help Texans become more proficient in gardening and landscaping the “Earth-Kind” way.
Santa Anna – image courtesy of San Jacinto Museum of History.

Santa Anna – image courtesy of San Jacinto Museum of History.

Eyewitness to the Battle of the Alamo

Murray Montgomery
Monday, March 6, 2023
I've always believed that when you try to acquire information about events that happened years ago; the best thing to do is look for eyewitness accounts first and foremost.
GVEC made a generous donation to the Shiner FFA Stock Show.Pictured are, left to right, Amberly Moye, Superindentent Alex Remschel and Christine Presley.

GVEC made a generous donation to the Shiner FFA Stock Show.Pictured are, left to right, Amberly Moye, Superindentent Alex Remschel and Christine Presley.

Shiner FFA Stock Show this Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Annual Shiner FFA Stock Show will be held at Kaspar Pavilion in Green-Dickson Municipal Park on Friday, March 3. Weigh in will be from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Judging will start at 9 a.m. for the four categories of broilers, swine, sheep, and cattle. The sale will be Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Megan Winkenwerder, Gavin Gipson, Erich Chan, and Sam Presley. Photo by Michelle Winkenwerder

Megan Winkenwerder, Gavin Gipson, Erich Chan, and Sam Presley. Photo by Michelle Winkenwerder

Shiner finishes as state finalist in first ever film contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Shiner High School’s Megan Winkenwerder, Gavin Gipson, Erich Chan, and Sam Presley became state finalists in Shiner’s first ever state film contest. They entered their film effort entitled, “Mirage!
Pictured are, left to right, Jonah Hermes, Dagan Jobb, Emilie Hotz, Dagan Pfuhl, Zosha Hallbrook , Brenden Henke, Noah Henke, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke, Jaxon Hanson, Colton Kopecky, Brooklyn Schoeneman, Slade Vacek, Destiny Medina and Konnor Kopecky.

Pictured are, left to right, Jonah Hermes, Dagan Jobb, Emilie Hotz, Dagan Pfuhl, Zosha Hallbrook , Brenden Henke, Noah Henke, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke, Jaxon Hanson, Colton Kopecky, Brooklyn Schoeneman, Slade Vacek, Destiny Medina and Konnor Kopecky.

First ever Hope Livestock Show Champion Drive held Feb. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Proposed and implemented by three local Hallettsville 4-Hers, Brenden, Zachary and Nathan Henke, and unanimously approved and adopted by the Hope Livestock Show Board, the First ever Hope Livestock Show Champion Drive was held on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  So what is the Champion Drive?
Jesse L. Hall - Photo courtesy of Texas Ranger Museum

Jesse L. Hall - Photo courtesy of Texas Ranger Museum

Story of two Texas Rangers

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
There are not many times when people are researching the history of Texas, that they don’t come across that illustrious group of lawmen known as the Texas Rangers. I doubt that there is a band of lawmen anywhere who have garnered as much respect and admiration as the Texas Rangers.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

2023 Lavaca Roundup set for Sunday, March 26

News Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023
The 2023 Lavaca Roundup (Show - Shine - Social)  is coming up on Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lavaca County Courthouse Square.   It is open to all — Cars Trucks, Bikes, Boats, Tractors.  All donations will benefit the Lavaca County Relay for Life. 
Gregorio Cortez – Photo courtesy of Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Gregorio Cortez – Photo courtesy of Texas State Library and Archives Commission

The story of Gregorio Cortez

Murray Montgomery
Friday, February 24, 2023
He was considered a hero by the Mexican people; to the Anglos, he was the "sheriff killer" and needed to be hanged. In the summer of 1901, Gregorio Cortez killed two sheriffs in south Texas and became one of the most hunted fugitives in the history of the Lone Star State.
Pictured are, left to right, Rhonda Powell--Joe Patek Sr. Patron Award; Elaine Berkovsky--Lamplighter Backstage Award, Toni Rogers--Lamplighter Outfront Award, Bill Matthys—Sister Michele Award, Tatum Carson—Best Youth Debut Award; Josh Kaspar--award presenter. Photo by Gene Cerny.

Pictured are, left to right, Rhonda Powell--Joe Patek Sr. Patron Award; Elaine Berkovsky--Lamplighter Backstage Award, Toni Rogers--Lamplighter Outfront Award, Bill Matthys—Sister Michele Award, Tatum Carson—Best Youth Debut Award; Josh Kaspar--award presenter. Photo by Gene Cerny.

Gaslight Theatre 2022 award winners

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Shiner Gaslight Board of Directors is proud to announce the 2022 award winners for exceptional service. The presentation was made at the Patron & Volunteer Appreciation Party on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the theater.
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