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January rains proved One for the record

January 2024 went into the record books as the wettest ever with a rainfall total of 10.90 inches. The amount surpassed the previous record of 8.33 inches set in 1934. Single-day records of 3.88 inches on the 22nd and 3.92 inches on the 24th helped bolster the month’s total.

TDEM: Be sure to report storm damages now

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today reminded Texans to report property damage sustained during recent rain and flooding by submitting an online damage assessment survey.

After the storm

Mother nature unleashed her fury Friday night, Feb. 2 as tornadic type winds passed through the Hallettsville area leaving a number of trees and limbs downed on county roads as well as storage buildings destroyed during the storm.

Shiner KC’s to hold Super Bowl Sunday chicken dinner this Sunday

The Shiner Knights of Columbus will hold a Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Chicken Dinner on Sunday, February 11 at the Shiner K.C. Hall from 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m. Plates will be served in drive thru lines only. Plates of one half BBQ chicken, giblet rice and beans will be sold for $13 each.

City Wide Garage Sale March 8 and 9

The Shiner City Wide Garage Sale, sponsored by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce, will be held Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. To be placed on the map, please visit www.shinertx.com/city-wide-garage-sale or stop by the office (817 N. Ave. E).

City Council hears request from Shiner Pilot Club at monthly meeting

The City of Shiner may be getting a new splash pad at Green-Dickson Park. However, this could be a long process. Linda Vaclavik of the Shiner Pilot Club made this request at the Feb. 5th Shiner City Council meeting. She believes this would be a good thing for both the park and the youth.

Local law enforcement investigating recent motor vehicle thefts

The Shiner Police Department is working with Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement agencies investigating the recent thefts of motor vehicles.

Greg Chumchal named Citizen of the Year

The Shiner Chamber of Commerce had one of its biggest turnouts yet for their annual Chamber Banquet on Feb. 2. “It was an overwhelming (turnout),” Chamber Executive Director Sarah Langhoff said.

Price of 2024 Super Bowl tickets way up from last year

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer According to a Time Magazine report, Super Bowl ticket prices have surged by 38% compared to last year. The lowest available ticket, known as the get-in price, is currently priced at $6,640 on SeatGeek's website last Tuesday.

Traffic stop near Flatonia results in arrest

Staff and Wire Reports In a recent news release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, information regarding a drug arrest was reported. On January 26, 2024, members of the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit initiated a stop on a vehicle in the Flatonia area for a traffic violation.