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Candidate filings continue

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The filing deadline for candidates to run for positions on the Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees, the Hallettsville City Council and the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors began on Jan. 17 and continues until Friday, Feb. 16.

January rains proved One for the record

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
January 2024 went into the record books as the wettest ever with a rainfall total of 10.90 inches. The amount surpassed the previous record of 8.33 inches set in 1934. Single-day records of 3.88 inches on the 22nd and 3.92 inches on the 24th helped bolster the month’s total.
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TDEM: Be sure to report storm damages now

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded Texans to report property damage sustained during recent rain and flooding by submitting an online damage assessment survey.
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After the storm

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Mother nature unleashed her fury Friday night, Feb. 2 as tornadic type winds passed through the Hallettsville area leaving a number of trees and limbs downed on county roads as well as storage buildings destroyed during the storm.
Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday

Shiner KC’s to hold Super Bowl Sunday chicken dinner this Sunday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Shiner Knights of Columbus will hold a Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Chicken Dinner on Sunday, February 11 at the Shiner K.C. Hall from 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m. Plates will be served in drive thru lines only. Plates of one half BBQ chicken, giblet rice and beans will be sold for $13 each.
City wide garage sale

City wide garage sale

City Wide Garage Sale March 8 and 9

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Shiner City Wide Garage Sale, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. To be placed on the map, please visit www.shinertx.com/city-wide-garage-sale or stop by the office (817 N. Ave. E).
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City Council hears request from Shiner Pilot Club at monthly meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The City of Shiner may be getting a new splash pad at Green-Dickson Park. However, this could be a long process. Linda Vaclavik of the Shiner Pilot Club made this request at the Feb. 5th Shiner City Council meeting. She believes this would be a good thing for both the park and the youth.
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under investigation

Local law enforcement investigating recent motor vehicle thefts

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Shiner Police Department is working with Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies investigating the recent thefts of motor vehicles.   In the early morning hours of January 15, a white Ford F250 was taken from the 100 block of N.
Shiner Chamber of Commerce named Greg Chumchal as Citizen of the Year. Pictured are, left to right, Chamber board member Christine Siegel, Greg Chumchal, and Chamber Executive Director Sarah Langhoff.

Shiner Chamber of Commerce named Greg Chumchal as Citizen of the Year. Pictured are, left to right, Chamber board member Christine Siegel, Greg Chumchal, and Chamber Executive Director Sarah Langhoff.

Greg Chumchal named Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Shiner Chamber of Commerce had one of its biggest turnouts yet for their annual Chamber Banquet on Feb. 2. “It was an overwhelming (turnout),” Chamber Executive Director Sarah Langhoff said.
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