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Monday night’s mutual aid fire call likely a total loss

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Although they successfully quenched the flames, Shiner Fire Chief Billy Petru the house fire Shiner got call to assist with in Gonzales County overnight Monday will likely be written off as a total loss. “We were requested for mutual aid in Gonzales County,” Petru told us early Tuesday.
Pictured with some of the auction items are, left to right, Sofie K., Brynn P., Delane A., Adaline K. (standing), Case M., and Haydee G. Contributed Photo

Pictured with some of the auction items are, left to right, Sofie K., Brynn P., Delane A., Adaline K. (standing), Case M., and Haydee G. Contributed Photo

Shiner Catholic School Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 25

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Shiner Catholic School PTC will host the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Shiner KC Hall. There will be a BBQ chicken meal, $12 per plate, which can be drive-through or dine-in. The meal tickets are PRE-SALE only.
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Whatever happened to the disc golf course?

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 22, 2022
It’s one of the questions I’ve heard several times now around Shiner, especially among those which take place at Green Dickson Park: Whatever happened to the disc golf course? For months, I couldn’t have told you, to be honest.
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Shiner Market Days take place today!

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Those who live in shiner no doubt know that fact already because of the highway banners that have touted as much for days now. It’s part of an additional plug the Shiner Market Days, now a registered non-profit organization, requested last Tuesday, Sept.
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Shiner: Get those donuts ready!

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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.
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They’re there for you. Be there for them, too!

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Members of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department could use your help. A very dry summer led to an increase in Shiner’s firefighting calls, and left the department’s coffers looking bleak as it looks ahead to the coming winter months.
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Shiner VFD: Other facilities need attention, too

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
With all the focus given to finding Shiner firemen a new home, Shiner’s existing firehouse now finds itself in need of substantial repairs, department leaders have said for some months now. Spending money on a place you plan to abandon doesn’t make good financial sense.
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