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A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured from left to right are members of the Auditor's Office Melissa Terry, County Auditor Neomi Williams, Candy Frady, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cindy Maurer, and Michael Dietzel.

A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured from left to right are members of the Auditor's Office Melissa Terry, County Auditor Neomi Williams, Candy Frady, Judge Daryl Fowler, Cindy Maurer, and Michael Dietzel.

Commissioners present Certificate of Achievement to DeWitt County auditor at March 10 meeting

News Staff
Friday, March 14, 2025
A Certificate of Achievement was given to County Auditor Neomi Williams at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting March 10.“The work that is done by Neomi is phenomenal,” DeWitt County Sheriff Carl Bowen said.

Frigid temps, little rain seen in February

News Staff
Friday, March 14, 2025
Weather in February was dominated by cold conditions and a shortage of rain.A low of 22 degrees was recorded on the 20th, and was preceded by 25 degrees the day before. Neither was a record, but a record low high temperature of 36 degrees was set on Feb. 19.

Mobile home total loss in Sunday, Feb. 23 fire

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A mobile home fire on Feb. 23 was a total loss according to the Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department.According to a report from HVFD, a structure fire was called in at 12:29 p.m. on that Sunday afternoon and located at 3598 U.S. Highway 90-A East.

Local Doctor provides measles information

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Health officials are urging residents to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date amid growing concerns about the spread of the highly contagious virus, measles.At this time, 198 cases of measles have been identified according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The Saltillo team made up of Erika Littrell and Gary Mobley captured the 42 state championship domino tournament played this past Saturday, March 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A total of 149 teams played in the tournament with teams coming from all over Texas as well as some from other states. Photo by Bob Barrera

The Saltillo team made up of Erika Littrell and Gary Mobley captured the 42 state championship domino tournament played this past Saturday, March 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A total of 149 teams played in the tournament with teams coming from all over Texas as well as some from other states. Photo by Bob Barrera

Saltillo team wins 42 Domino state championship

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The annual State Championship 42 Domino tournament took place this past Saturday with 149 teams competing for the title.
Front row, left to right, Kadarius Scott, Colby Nichols, Natalie Rainosek, Mia Hernandez, Celeste Zamora, Caroline King and Raleigh Moore; back row, left to right, Gavin Wallace, Jacob Rainosek, Collin Wallace, Kaleb Matula, Kade Matula, Aiden Collins, Arabella Carlisle, Lainee Bolom, Eve Roberts, Reagan Horn, Jansen Flores and Carson Brown.

Front row, left to right, Kadarius Scott, Colby Nichols, Natalie Rainosek, Mia Hernandez, Celeste Zamora, Caroline King and Raleigh Moore; back row, left to right, Gavin Wallace, Jacob Rainosek, Collin Wallace, Kaleb Matula, Kade Matula, Aiden Collins, Arabella Carlisle, Lainee Bolom, Eve Roberts, Reagan Horn, Jansen Flores and Carson Brown.

Comanche Band competes at UIL band, twirling solo and ensemble contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Shiner Comanche Band competed at the UIL band and twirling Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 8. At the solo and ensemble contest students performed either an instrumental solo, multiple band member ensemble, or a twirling solo.
Jansen Flores

Jansen Flores

Flores represents Shiner at State Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, Jansen Flores competed for a chair in the coveted All State Band. Jansen Flores earned 10th chair Trombone at the audition. This result is outstanding on its own, but even more so because he was competing against 3A schools.
Row 1: Kadilaya Lecon, Garrett Fric, Kingston Hernandez, Wynstan Herrell, Aubrianah Schaefer, Trista Furrh, Alaina Sofka, Ellie Migl, Paytyn Molnoskey, Crisceleste Balderas, and Blaze Othold; Row 2: Luke Polasek, Mathew Hernandez, Milo Sykora-Cutchen, Anna Ashcraft, Patricia Price, Kayden Chrismon, Sophia Collette, Raelynn Brown, Hailey Malina, Reese Lyons, Delaynee Kalina, Aleeah Garcia, Killian McDonald, and Arthur Elias; Row 3: Domingo Rosales, Hannah Coleman, Aaleyah Flowers, Addison Ulcak, Paisley Todd

Row 1: Kadilaya Lecon, Garrett Fric, Kingston Hernandez, Wynstan Herrell, Aubrianah Schaefer, Trista Furrh, Alaina Sofka, Ellie Migl, Paytyn Molnoskey, Crisceleste Balderas, and Blaze Othold; Row 2: Luke Polasek, Mathew Hernandez, Milo Sykora-Cutchen, Anna Ashcraft, Patricia Price, Kayden Chrismon, Sophia Collette, Raelynn Brown, Hailey Malina, Reese Lyons, Delaynee Kalina, Aleeah Garcia, Killian McDonald, and Arthur Elias; Row 3: Domingo Rosales, Hannah Coleman, Aaleyah Flowers, Addison Ulcak, Paisley Todd

7th Grade Comanche Band earns Sweepstakes at Concert, Sight-Reading Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The 7th Grade Shiner Comanche Band earned a sweepstakes at the Region 18/26 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation! The group rehearsed three concert pieces and prepared for the sight-reading portion of the evaluation.
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