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Yoakum Golf Course in need of new greens

The Yoakum Golf Course is in need of new greens and other amenities.“Historically, the golf course has been a very good thing for the community,” Yoakum Golf Course AssociaYoakum Golf Course in need of new greens tion (YGA) President Patrick Matusek said.

Is your pooch Farm Dog of the Year worthy?

C’mon, Texans! Surely somewhere in our great Lone Star State, we’re bound to have at least one good dog out there someplace. In fact, I bet there are more than a few that even award worthy.

45th Annual Shiner Half Moon Holidays Friday, Saturday

The 45th Shiner Half Moon Holidays and BBQ Cook Off will be held Friday and Saturday with all activities taking place at Green-Dickson Park.Friday, July 5On Friday, Margarita, Giblet Rice, and Steak Cook-Offs will be held and Bill Pekar and The Rainey Bros.

Declaration of Independence: The birth of a nation

Friday, July 4, our country celebrates Independence Day, its 248th birthdayIt’s the day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed by members of the Second Continental Congress.

Eye on Beryl

It’s still to early to tell, but a major hurricane, Beryl, is breaking records as it moves through the Caribbean at this time.Currently Beryl, a Category 5 hurricane is packing winds at 165 mph with wind gusts up to 200 mph.

Postal rates change July 14

Beginning Sunday, July 14, the United States Postal Service will be adjusting its shipping rates and will affect sending letters and packages.

Tropical rains hit area

June weather was dominated by moisture from tropical storm Alberto which brought good rains to the area.The storm was not a wind-maker but produced 2.99 inches during the four-day visit.The heaviest rain came on the nineteenth when 2.54 inches fell during several rounds of good rain.

Herring awarded National Resident Driver of the Year

Hallettsville resident, Terrel Herring was recently recognized by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) in being named National Resident Driver of the Year.Herring, who has served for the past 12 years as a residential trash and garbage truck driver for Republic Services, Inc.

2024-25 Shiner Royalty crowned

Keely Knesek wins big

Keely Knesek, Feature Twirler for Shiner High School, won the Texas Teenage Intermediate Pageant at the Texas State Twirling Championships held in Dallas on June 22-23. The pageant includes one baton, strut, and modeling competitions.