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Thirteen members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Commercial Steer Contest on March 5-7. The Hallettsville members include front from left Holly Ressler, Ashlyn Pustka and Abby Ressler. Middle row from left Jake Ressler, Macey Pustka, Jordan Whitley, Darby Phillips and Jessie Whitley. Back row from left Ryan Janak, Jett Long, Rylan Marak, Kyle Svetlik and Landon Koehne. Contributed photo

Thirteen members of the Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program competed in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Commercial Steer Contest on March 5-7. The Hallettsville members include front from left Holly Ressler, Ashlyn Pustka and Abby Ressler. Middle row from left Jake Ressler, Macey Pustka, Jordan Whitley, Darby Phillips and Jessie Whitley. Back row from left Ryan Janak, Jett Long, Rylan Marak, Kyle Svetlik and Landon Koehne. Contributed photo

Long, Ressler place in Top-8 at HLSR commercial steer contest

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Information provided by Hallettsville High School Ag Science teacher and FFA advisor.   The Hallettsville Commercial Steer Program had an exciting three days at the Houston Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest held March 5-7.
Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Feral hogs continue to multiply across the country

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Wild hogs, also known as feral hogs, are a species of pig that roam in the wild across many parts of the United States. They are considered to be the most destructive invasive species in this country today.
The Shiner Chamber float passes through downtown Goliad during the Rodeo Parade.

The Shiner Chamber float passes through downtown Goliad during the Rodeo Parade.

Shiner Royalty attends Goliad Rodeo Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Shiner Royalty traveled to Goliad to help the community kick off their Rodeo week with the Goliad Livestock and Rodeo Parade.  The parade took place through beautiful downtown. Proudly representing the City of Shiner were: Megan Winkenwerder, Miss Shiner First Runner-up; Stella Clifford Jr.
First and second grade students from St. Ludmila Elementary with members of the Shiner Pilot Club.

First and second grade students from St. Ludmila Elementary with members of the Shiner Pilot Club.

Shiner Pilot Club members perform plays for Shiner schools

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Members of The Pilot Club of Shiner kicked off March with a signing of the Proclamation by Mayor Fred Hilscher to announce the celebration of Brain Awareness Week March 13-20, 2023.
The pinewood derby racers (pictured from left to right) were Clayton Coburn, Clinton Alexander, Joseph Heinhold, Kenward Kolar, Andrew Machacek, William Ulcak, Isaac Bonorden, Nathan Killmer, Eli Bays, Jacob Mahurin, Pierce Wallace, Kolton Wilgus, Ryan Bays, Dawn Bishop, and Caleb Killmer.

The pinewood derby racers (pictured from left to right) were Clayton Coburn, Clinton Alexander, Joseph Heinhold, Kenward Kolar, Andrew Machacek, William Ulcak, Isaac Bonorden, Nathan Killmer, Eli Bays, Jacob Mahurin, Pierce Wallace, Kolton Wilgus, Ryan Bays, Dawn Bishop, and Caleb Killmer.

Annual Cub Scouts pinewood derby held

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Shiner Cub Scout Pack 231 held its annual pinewood derby on Sunday, March 5.  Fifteen scouts competed for the coveted overall grand champion trophy.
The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

SHCS 5th graders participate in St. Jude Math-A-Thon program

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The 5th Grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $2358.25 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.
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