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Hallettsville Elem. opens STEM Center

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
In partnership with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, Devon Energy opened its 150th science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Center at Hallettsville Elementary last Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Mayor Fred Hilscher, seated; Shiner Heritage Quilters members are, standing, left to right, Janet Ferguson, Mary Shafer, Toni Rogers, Rose Mary Havlik and Irene Cerny. photo by Gene Cerny

Mayor Fred Hilscher, seated; Shiner Heritage Quilters members are, standing, left to right, Janet Ferguson, Mary Shafer, Toni Rogers, Rose Mary Havlik and Irene Cerny. photo by Gene Cerny

March proclaimed Quilt Celebration Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Mayor Fred Hilscher signed a proclamation declaring March as Quilt Celebration Month in Shiner. The “Spring into Quilting” show is Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at the Shiner Methodist Church Activity Center (directly behind the church) off Hwy 90A east.
Brooke Palmer, left and Brianna Sofka.

Brooke Palmer, left and Brianna Sofka.

Shiner band students excel at State Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The best high school musicians from across the state traveled to San Antonio to attend the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Clinic and Convention from February 7 - 10.
Waldo Boehm gnaws on a stogie as he plinks out melodies on the keyboard, pleased to be back with the boys of Kross Kountry. After all, it’s only been 40 years since they last toured regularly.

Waldo Boehm gnaws on a stogie as he plinks out melodies on the keyboard, pleased to be back with the boys of Kross Kountry. After all, it’s only been 40 years since they last toured regularly.

Kross Kountry Band enjoys resurgence with release of ‘Poor Ol’ Willie’

Bobby Horecka
Sunday, February 25, 2024
One Shiner’s blasts from the past is seeing something of resurgence locally with the release of their latest single that songwriter Waldo Boehm of Shiner dubbed “Poor Ol’ Willie.”
1.) I HAVE THE TOWER! When Gustave Eiffel first proposed his design for a massive, towering steel structure in the heart of Paris, many thought he had lost his mind. Critics sneered that it was an eyesore, while others feared that it wouldn’t even be able to stand upright. But Eiffel persisted, and 1889, his tower was opened to the public. Today, it is an iconic symbol of the city of love—and a testament to the power of bold ideas.

1.) I HAVE THE TOWER! When Gustave Eiffel first proposed his design for a massive, towering steel structure in the heart of Paris, many thought he had lost his mind. Critics sneered that it was an eyesore, while others feared that it wouldn’t even be able to stand upright. But Eiffel persisted, and 1889, his tower was opened to the public. Today, it is an iconic symbol of the city of love—and a testament to the power of bold ideas.

A dozen weird ideas that actually became a thing

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Let’s face it, we’re all a little bit weird, but just think how weird we might’ve seemed just 50 or even 100 years prior, with all our smart phones and electric-powered air fryers.
The Feb. 27 event features all local authors.

The Feb. 27 event features all local authors.

Yoakum library hosts an evening with the authors

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Those who appreciate getting to know the people behind the words they read won’t want to miss this special evening with the authors planned 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the City of Yoakum’s Carl & Mary Welhausen Library that’s been billed an evening of “Interesting People with an Incredible...
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