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Justin Starkey of Shiner, guest speaker, served four-and-half years in the U.S. Army.

Justin Starkey of Shiner, guest speaker, served four-and-half years in the U.S. Army.

Shiner schools hold Veterans Day ceremonies

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Shiner ISD and Shiner Catholic School held Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11 and Monday, November 14, respectively. Photos by Mark Lube.
Photo courtesy of pixabay

Photo courtesy of pixabay

The Demise Of Bad Man Buckley

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
During the days of early Texas, there were many a scoundrel packing guns and causing panic and mayhem amongst the town folk.   Hallettsville had one of the worst of these villains in a fellow known as "Bad Man Buckley.
Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Local artist hits homerun with new mural wall

Hans Lammeman
Monday, November 14, 2022
Local artist Bob Barrera introduced a splash of color to downtown Hallettsville with a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros and their latest World Series Championship on the wall of his soon-to-be studio last week.
LTC holders enjoy a simplified firearm purchasing process. Courtesy photo.

LTC holders enjoy a simplified firearm purchasing process. Courtesy photo.

The advantages of a License to Carry

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Last year, The Firearms Act of 2021 provided the right to carry firearms for most Texans over 21. New Texas Gun Permit applications fell drastically from nearly 39 thousand in June 2020 to just over five thousand in 2021, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Judge Gary J. Schroeder

Judge Gary J. Schroeder

Schroeder achieves 40 years of judicial service

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Judge Gary J. Schroeder (Shiner High School Class of 1971) achieved a recognition that most Judges never do, serving actively for over 40 years as a Municipal Judge. He has worked for the Municipal Court for the City of Shiner for over 25 years and continues to serve as its Prosecutor.
Pictured are, left to right, Anita Grabarkievtz, Lisa Stock, Mary Ann Stock, Monica Peters, Helen Janak, Gussie Kelnar and Jeanne Sommerlatte. Contributed photo.

Pictured are, left to right, Anita Grabarkievtz, Lisa Stock, Mary Ann Stock, Monica Peters, Helen Janak, Gussie Kelnar and Jeanne Sommerlatte. Contributed photo.

Bake sale held to benefit Shiner, Hallettsville public libraries

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
KJZT Wied Society #53 held a bake sale for their community fundraiser benefiting the Shiner and Hallettsville public libraries.
Pictured are, left to right, Officer Proske, Sgt. Kevin Kelley, Sarah Fisher and Dr. Kody Selzer.

Pictured are, left to right, Officer Proske, Sgt. Kevin Kelley, Sarah Fisher and Dr. Kody Selzer.

Shiner ISD celebrates Red Ribbon Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Monday, October 24, Shiner ISD kicked off Red Ribbon Week. Students were educated about making healthy choices and safety while showing off their spirit in the process.

Shiner FFA fruit sale orders due November 10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Shiner FFA fruit, meat, and dessert sale is underway. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it’s set for a “Christmas” delivery so sometime around the first week of December it will be delivered to campus and the students will distribute to customers.
Pictured are Emily Moeller and Charlie Pilat.

Pictured are Emily Moeller and Charlie Pilat.

Moeller, Pilat named SPH Band Sweetheart, Band Beau

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The St. Paul Cardinal band recently celebrated the two students who were selected as Band Beau and Band Sweetheart for 2022.  Emily Moeller and Charlie Pilat, both juniors, were named Beau and Sweetheart at the Parent’s Night football game. Congratulations to these students on this honor!
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