Shiner Police Department

Beware of scammers

Police are warning residents about a widespread scam involving fraudulent text messages and emails claiming to be from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Operation Task Force

Hallettsville and Lavaca County residents may have noticed an increase in police presence last week in the area.

Police warn residents of dangerous social media trend

Hallettsville Police shared Shiner Police Department’s warning for local residents about a dangerous social media trend known as the “Orbeez Challenge” or “Senior Assassin,” which has reportedly reached the Lavaca County area and could lead to serious injuries or even fatal consequences.

Booby trapped safe found at Wendel’s Jewelry

A booby trap was discovered in a safe at Wendel’s Jewelry last Tuesday.Store owner Tim Michalec contacted Keith Jackson of Jackson Lock and Key Locksmith and asked him to open an old metal safe at the shop.

Off-duty policeman jailed on alleged DWI

Council taps city’s ARPA funds for new police gear, computers

Shiner council members on Monday agreed to use some of the roughly $89,000 that remains of the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding to buy a few needed items for the local police department.  Shiner Police Chief Kevin Kelso went before the council Monday, Nov.

Inaugural National Night Out a big success in Shiner

Folks from all Shiner got together the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Green Dickson Park in observation of the city’s inaugural National Night Out event.

Shiner: Get those donuts ready!

The Shiner Police Department is excited to announce that they will be joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in celebrating the city’s first ever National Night Out events.

Meeting of the minds for local law enforcement heads

Victoria Police Chief Robert Arredondo met last week with Port Lavaca Police Chief Colin Rangnow, Edna Police Chief Rick Boone, Hallettsville Police Chief Randal Schlauch, Shiner Police Chief Kevin Kelso and Ganado Police Chief David Merritt to bolster regional partnerships between these agencies.

Rotary helps Shiner Animal Services stay cool

A huge thank you to Rotary Club of Shiner No. 6347 for the $1,000 donation they made to Shiner Animal Services. This donation will be used to put in a new air conditioning/heating unit into the shelter to help keep the animals comfortable during their stay.