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Ehlers Cigar Factory: left to right, Duff Wagner, Phillip Pilat, Gussie Kelnar, Doug Kubicek, LCHC Chair, Kenneth Stock and Jenna Stock.

Preserving History: Shiner Palace Saloon and Ehlers Cigar Factory earn Historical Markers

News Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Palace Saloon and Café and the Ehlers Cigar Factory as a significant part of Texas history by awarding them an official Texas Historical Marker. The Dickson-Allen Foundation gave the THC grant money to pay for the markers.

Chamber of Commerce gears up for Moulton Jamboree

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Moulton Jamboree beginning Saturday, July 26.“I encourage all citizens from Moulton and the surrounding areas to attend,” Moulton Chamber President Anna Bartos said. “Our event is a family-fun event and it’s not high pressured.

Sweet Home ISD bond project update

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Sweet Home Independent School District (SHISD) has been making some headway on its ongoing bond project.“We are still in the design process,” SHISD’s Superintendent Candace Pohl said. “We have made a lot of progress in the design process.

LCSO issues scam alert

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office wants to alert county residents of a scam that has been taking place in the area.

Shown above are members of the Shiner Rotary Club working to build a new handicap wheelchair ramp for a Shiner resident.

Shiner Rotary Club participates in annual Texas Ramp Project

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Shiner Rotary Club in conjunction with the Texas Ramp Project built a handicapped wheelchair accessible ramp for an individual in June. The Texas Ramp Project is a non-profit organization that builds over 2,400 ramps a year.

Pictured are campers from Shiner who made it home safe after flooding left them stranded at their camp near Kerrville.

Stranded campers return home safe after flooding in Kerrville

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Youth camp members of Shiner Lutheran Church were stranded this past weekend at Camp Chrysalis near Kerrville. Parents were unable to cross the bridge to get to them, but all made it back safely.

Council discusses mosquito spraying

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Shiner City Council discussed potential mosquito spraying for the city at the July 7 meeting. Sergeant Chris Kalina suggested the idea to help alleviate officers who are working or patrolling outside. “It’s a major distraction,” Kalina said.

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The New World Screwworm; A concern for livestock owners

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The screwworm was eradicated from the United States years ago, but the spread of this terrible infestation has been occurring in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean as well as moving northward into Mexico and livestock and has placed livestock owners on notice.

Moravia Ascension Parish Picnic July 20

Jimmy Appelt

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The annual Moravia Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church picnic will take place Sunday, July 20 with all activities to be held on the Moravia Parish picnic grounds.The traditional picnic dinner meal consisting of stew, kettle fried chicken and trimmings will be served starting at 11 a.m.

A Camp Mystic mailbox is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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104 dead in Texas floods, with 10 still missing from girls camp

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday, July 4th, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, resulting in drownings, people missing, and widespread damage.

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