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Safety First: TxDOT’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 14, 2025
With the start of the 2025-26 school year beginning, it is imperative that school safety is practiced, especially in the school zones.As children across the state gather school supplies , say goodbye to summer and prepare for a new year of classes, Texas drivers are also getting ready for school...
Marvin Jurica

Marvin Jurica

Marvin Jurica

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Marvin Charles Jurica, 94, of New Braunfels, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025.Marvin was born on March 27, 1931 in Gonzales, to the late Willie and Mary Pesek Jurica. He was raised in the Peach Creek area where he grew up on the farm and attended Kokernot School.
Todd Smith speaks on his vision and direction for the next Rotary year.

Todd Smith speaks on his vision and direction for the next Rotary year.

Shiner Rotary Club welcomes district officials to meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Rotary Club of Shiner welcomed District Governor Todd Smith as well as District Governor Elect Jeff Coleman from the Central Texas Rotary District 5870.  During the meeting, the vision and goals for the upcoming year in the Central Texas District and beyond were discussed.  
left to right, Myra Zumwalt, Lisa Stafford, Sharon Flannery and Tanya Gamez.

left to right, Myra Zumwalt, Lisa Stafford, Sharon Flannery and Tanya Gamez.

Shiner Pilot Club hosts teacher luncheons

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
On August 4 and 5, the Pilot Club of Shiner hosted a teacher luncheon at Shiner ISD and Shiner Catholic School.  “We are so excited to have you back and ready for a fantastic new school year. Your commitment to our students is inspiring.
Award winners are, left to right, Hali Westergren (Lamplighter award for Outstanding Crew), Patrick Egan (Sister Michelle Award for Outstanding Theatre Personality) and Hadley McDonald (Best Youth Debut award).

Award winners are, left to right, Hali Westergren (Lamplighter award for Outstanding Crew), Patrick Egan (Sister Michelle Award for Outstanding Theatre Personality) and Hadley McDonald (Best Youth Debut award).

Gaslight awards presented

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Gaslight Theatre in Shiner recently finished the highly successful run of the “Voice of the Prairie” directed by Leslie Buesing and Vicki Westergren.  The Gaslight Theatre is celebrating its 130th birthday and its 50th year of continuous theatre in 2025.
City of Shiner logo

City of Shiner logo

Shiner park improvements are in the works

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Both Green Dickson Park and Welhausen Park are getting some major upgrades in the coming months. “Different organizations are working on various projects at these parks,” Shiner City Council member David Schroeder said.
Back to School graphic

Back to School graphic

Texas Sales Tax Holiday to be held this weekend

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Texas families are expected to save an estimated $133.2 million in state and local sales taxes during this weekend’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10.That's according to a release sent out recently by acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.

Moratorium remains in place for manufactured homes

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The city has issued a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes while Yoakum city officials revisit zoning regulations and consider long-term guidelines for their future use.“We had a couple of locations that people made complaints about,” City Mayor Carl O’ Neill said.
File Photo by Bobby Horecka

File Photo by Bobby Horecka

The 170th Praha Picnic Friday, Aug. 15

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The 170th annual Praha picnic will take place Friday, Aug. 15 with all activities to take place at the St. Mary’s Praha Catholic Church Parish grounds.The church and picnic grounds are located at 821 FM 1295 near Flatonia.The Pražská Pout, which is always held on The Assumption of the Blessed...
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