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Yoakum reviewing applications for new city manager

Officials of the City of Yoakum have been making some headway on the search for a new city manager.Within the past six months, Yoakum has gone through two city managers.

Sweet Home ISD issues first bond for the school

Sweet Home ISD (SHISD) will be issuing a bond to be on the May ballot. Voters will be able to decide if this bond passes on election day on May 4. Early voting begins April 22.This bond stemmed from a facilities assessment meeting which happened in July last year.

Rain continues in March

Rainfall in March reached 4.62 inches with several good downpours hitting the area.

Local woman loses life in two-vehicle crash

A young local woman lost her life in a two-vehicle crash near Bryan on Sunday, March 24.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Alyssa Schoeneman, 22, of Hallettsville was killed in the accident that took place on OSR, north of Bryan, around 11:20 a.m.The DPS report said in its initial...

Msgr. Peters inducted into South Texas Polka Hall of Fame

The 6th Annual South Texas Polka Hall of Fame ceremony was held Sunday afternoon, March 24 with Sacred Heart Catholic Church pastor, Msgr. John Peters inducted into the HOF.Born in Schulenburg on October 14, 1948, Msgr. John attended and graduated from St. Michael’s School in Weimar, Msgr.

Snakes are beginning to appear

Spring is here and the pleasant weather that comes with it is an excellent time for snakes to start making their appearance, which results in a greater chance of being bitten by one of these unwanted serpents.During this time snake bites tend to rise as the weather starts to warm up and most...

Take precautions when viewing a solar eclipse

On Monday, April 8, millions of people will be looking to the skies as a total solar eclipse will take place that includes a narrow swath across Texas.A total solar eclipse, where the moon completely covers the sun and leads to a temporary darkness during the day, most often takes place with two...

Chamber requests route change

In a very brief agenda, the Shiner Chamber of Commerce made a couple of requests to Shiner City Council members at the April 1 meeting.One of these regards changing the parade entries lineup for Shiner Half Moon Holidays.In years past, the line up for the parade started on 16th Street by Maeker’s...

3rd Annual Pivo and Kolaches .5K held March 23

The Shiner Lions Club hosted the 3rd Annual Pivo and Kolaches .5K on March 23 in Green Dickson Park. All proceeds from this year’s Pivo and Kolaches .5K benefited the Alzheimer’s Association.

Shiner Catholic School currently working on gym renovations

Shiner Catholic Schools has been working hard on making some much needed changes to their gymnasium.