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NRCS to hold Local Working Group meeting March 12

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), along with other USDA, federal, state and local agencies will hold a Local Working Group (LWG) meeting on Wednesday, March 12.The meeting will be held at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus...

Be aware of toll scams

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Recently, a text scam has been circulating that addresses toll customers in regards to having outstanding and unpaid tolls on their account.The warning comes in the form of a text that impersonates TxTag and claims a balance is due or is late in payment.The message says to avoid the late fees, the...

42 Domino tourney on tap for Friday/Saturday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The annual 42 State Championship Domino Tournament will take place this Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 with all games played at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Domino players from throughout the state will test their skills in what is considered one of the largest domino...

Sunday night search of theft subjects turns up empty

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
An overnight search of theft subjects in an area around Scherer Kubota turned up empty this past Sunday night.According to a Facebook post from the Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (LCOEMHS), the agency released a County Code Red alert for residences living in the...
Pictured are members of the Shiner Game and Fish Protective League and Doug Kubicek with the new historical marker at the Game and Fish Building.

Pictured are members of the Shiner Game and Fish Protective League and Doug Kubicek with the new historical marker at the Game and Fish Building.

Historical marker dedication held

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
At the February 25th SG&FPL meeting, Lavaca County Historical Commission chairman, Doug Kubicek, dedicated their new historical marker in front of the Game and Fish Building at Green Dickson Park.
Pictured are, left to right, President Betty Petras, and new members Debra Calhoun and Donna Fikac with director Lisa Stafford.

Pictured are, left to right, President Betty Petras, and new members Debra Calhoun and Donna Fikac with director Lisa Stafford.

Pilot Club gains new members

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Pilot Club of Shiner held their general meeting on Tuesday, February 25. Two new members were initated. If you are interested in joining the Pilot Club, call Betty at 830-857-6085 or contact any Pilot member.
left to right, Jodi Adamek, Tina Hoelscher, Elaine Berkovsky, Sandy Machacek, Lindsey Bickham, Braydon Self and Josh Kaspar.

left to right, Jodi Adamek, Tina Hoelscher, Elaine Berkovsky, Sandy Machacek, Lindsey Bickham, Braydon Self and Josh Kaspar.

Gaslight Theatre presents awards

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Shiner Gaslight is busy celebrating not only its 130th birthday, but also the 50th anniversary of continuous productions since its rebirth in 1975! Built in 1895, more than 64,000 people have attended the Gaslight over the last 50 years.
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