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U.S. 90A is now back open in Shiner, though drivers are warned to exercise caution.

U.S. 90A is now back open in Shiner, though drivers are warned to exercise caution.

U.S. 90A back open in Shiner but work continues

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Shiner's Avenue E (U.S. Highway 90A) officially reopened to automobile traffic just after 3 p.m. Saturday, four hours shy of having been shut down a full day when a trainload of open-top coal cars derailed Friday evening, leaving downtown Shiner command central for emergency crews from across the...
Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Egon Barthels, spent much of his initial response to Friday's derailment, manning the phones, first to establish a workable detour that didn't add too many unnecessary miles to anyone's travels, and later, to gather up the necessary forces needed for a clean-up of this magnitude.

Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Egon Barthels, spent much of his initial response to Friday's derailment, manning the phones, first to establish a workable detour that didn't add too many unnecessary miles to anyone's travels, and later, to gather up the necessary forces needed for a clean-up of this magnitude.

Shiner's Avenue G railroad crossing is now open

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Union Pacific crews were still busy working as of 3 a.m. Saturday, Lavaca County Emergency Management Coordinator Egon Barthels reported from the scene of Friday's train derailment in downtown Shiner, but they have managed to clear one of the railroad crossings for those who are trying to drive...
Michael Furrh

Michael Furrh

On service, a lack thereof & those too tired to soldier on

News Staff
Saturday, June 4, 2022
By MICHAEL A. FURRH, A Citizen of Lavaca County I chose to serve the city I love as a councilman for four years. I filed my paperwork, ran for office and won. While I was in office, I had the privilege of serving with fellow alderman and a mayor who truly care about our city.
Photo by Bobby Horecka.

Photo by Bobby Horecka.

Train derails in Shiner

Bobby Horecka
Friday, June 3, 2022
As many as a dozen rail cars overturned in Shiner just before 7 p.m. Friday, shutting down all traffic on U.S 90A and spilling several tons of coal in the downtown area.
Dr. Dan Stafford, local veterinarian and president of the SISD board

Dr. Dan Stafford, local veterinarian and president of the SISD board

Shiner ISD board trustees recognized in Victoria

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Members of the Shiner ISD Board of Trustees attended the Region 3 School Board Conference held last month in Victoria.  Dr. Dan Stafford, local veterinarian and president of the SISD board, and Mr. Tim Kalich, board vice president, were honored for 15 years of service to Shiner ISD.
Ryan Peterson struck 10 Mustangs in Wednesday's opener. Photo by Mark Lube.

Ryan Peterson struck 10 Mustangs in Wednesday's opener. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner Baseball: Comanches sweep Mumford in close games

Mark Lube
Thursday, June 2, 2022
LA GRANGE —The Shiner Comanches baseball secured a second straight trip to the state tournament with a tough series against Mumford Wednesday and Thursday in La Grange. The Comanches won the first game in a 1-0 pitcher’s duel on Wednesday and took care of business 3-2 on Thursday.
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