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Matthew Herman accepts his oath as new police officer with the Bryan Police Department having recently completed Police Academy.

Matthew Herman accepts his oath as new police officer with the Bryan Police Department having recently completed Police Academy.

Herman graduates Bryan Police Academy

Bobby Horecka
Friday, October 7, 2022
Ever since about junior high, being one of the lucky few to wear that badge was all he ever talked about, his mom said. Last month, those dreams all finally came true for one young man from Shiner. Matthew Herman on Friday, Sept.
Photo by Bobby Horecka

Photo by Bobby Horecka

History on the Wing

Bobby Horecka
Friday, October 7, 2022
It was like stepping back in time as vintage biplanes raced past wing to wing at what had to be no more than 75 feet off the ground – close enough to the ground you could see a big ol’ grin on both pilots’ faces, that’s for sure – as some flew and others A-hooogaa’d their way out onto the field...
Local historian Doug Kubicek and Shiner superintendent Alex Remschel gave us a tour of the Old Shiner Gym last week. Seen here on the old stage, the two are discussing what all still might need doing to make this a 100% usable facility as it was intended—replacing just one set of curtains for use on the stage runs in the tens of thousands of dollars, all the way around would run in the hundreds of thousands. Remschels said. Even more would be needed to bring the stage lighting up to snuff.

Local historian Doug Kubicek and Shiner superintendent Alex Remschel gave us a tour of the Old Shiner Gym last week. Seen here on the old stage, the two are discussing what all still might need doing to make this a 100% usable facility as it was intended—replacing just one set of curtains for use on the stage runs in the tens of thousands of dollars, all the way around would run in the hundreds of thousands. Remschels said. Even more would be needed to bring the stage lighting up to snuff.

OLD SHINER GYM—Part II: Shiner tries again for its gymnasium as depths of Great Depression begin to clear

Bobby Horecka
Friday, October 7, 2022
When we left off in last week’s Gazette, we shared a couple stories filed Jan. 22, 1931, which to borrow a phrase that shows up in our pages then, about “a fellow who signs his name” Mr. J.L.
Courtesy National Day Calendar

Courtesy National Day Calendar

World Smile Day - First Friday In October

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
If someone smiles at you, you’re bound to smile back. A smile often expresses a feeling, encouragement to someone, or serves as a greeting. If you don’t smile enough, #WorldSmileDay is the perfect day to start.
Around 98 vintage automobiles ranging from the 1900’s to the 1920’s visited the Lavaca County area on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. The vehicles were part of the 45th annual Texas T Party hosted by Space City T’s of Houston. The photo shows from left Bill and Pat Sherrill of Tomball along with Gary and Suzy Page of Duncanville standing by the Sherill’s 1927 Tudor Model T. Photos by Jimmy Appelt

Around 98 vintage automobiles ranging from the 1900’s to the 1920’s visited the Lavaca County area on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. The vehicles were part of the 45th annual Texas T Party hosted by Space City T’s of Houston. The photo shows from left Bill and Pat Sherrill of Tomball along with Gary and Suzy Page of Duncanville standing by the Sherill’s 1927 Tudor Model T. Photos by Jimmy Appelt

Vintage Model T’s visit Hallettsville

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The downtown city of Hallettsville was filled with many vintage automobiles Thursday morning, Sept. 29 as members of the Texas T’s Party parked their vehicles around the Courthouse Square.
Pictured are, left to right, Assistant Museum Curator Roy Rivera, Museum Curator Duff Wagner, Guild President Janet Ferguson, Guild members Mary Shafer, Beverly Svetlik, Carolyn Hilscher, Toni Rogers and Irene Cerny.

Pictured are, left to right, Assistant Museum Curator Roy Rivera, Museum Curator Duff Wagner, Guild President Janet Ferguson, Guild members Mary Shafer, Beverly Svetlik, Carolyn Hilscher, Toni Rogers and Irene Cerny.

Quilters Guild donates to Shiner Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum in Shiner has received a charitable contribution of $450 from the Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild.  Charitable contributions were also given to Peter’s Place in Hallettsville, the Moulton Fire Department and the Carl and Mary Welhausen Public Library in Yoakum.
Pictured are, left to right, Ross Spann and Dawn Spann, owners of A-1 Shiner Fire and Safety, Inc., Mayor Fred Hilscher, City Secretary Natalie Fric and Field Operations Manager Shawn Flores. Contributed photo.

Pictured are, left to right, Ross Spann and Dawn Spann, owners of A-1 Shiner Fire and Safety, Inc., Mayor Fred Hilscher, City Secretary Natalie Fric and Field Operations Manager Shawn Flores. Contributed photo.

A-1 Shiner Fire and Safety, Inc. recognizes 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
This October marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the Nation’s longest running public health observance on record. Fire prevention week is Sunday, October 9 - Saturday, October 15. This year’s Campaign Slogan is FIRE WON’T WAIT. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE.
Top male

Top male

2022 KOLACHE FEST 5K RACE WINNERS

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Top Overall Male: Ryan Janak Top Overall Female: Paige Barnett Youth up to age 19 Male: 1.) Cameron Cinadr; 2.) Justin Ohnheiser; 3.) Owen Jansky. Youth up to age 19 Female: 1.) Gwendalyn Little; 2.) Ella Herzik; 3.) Daenerys Vasquez. 20-29 Male: 1.) Jason Gerlich (no picture).
Best Sausage Contributed Photo

Best Sausage Contributed Photo

2022 KOLACHE FEST BARBECUE COOK-OFF RESULTS

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Sausage:  1st: Beag BBQ-Cory Sims 2nd: Pit crew-Simon Machicek 3rd: Vienna Cookers-Larry Smith 4th: Rollin Coal- Kolacny Brothers 5th: Bang & Hang Cookers 3-Dustin Sralla Beans: 1st: Big Block Cookers-Paul Orsak 2nd: Rollin Coal-Michelle Kolacny 3rd: Reel Cookers-Steven Jansky 4th:...
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