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Hallettsville Man Killed in 4-Vehicle Crash

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90A in Gonzales County caused a 70-year-old Hallettsville man to be killed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).David Anthony Tobola was driving a 2014 Ford F-250 towing a 2002 Heil trailer eastbound on Highway 90A.
Patricia Price races off to first base after putting the ball into play. She got two hits and scored twice. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Patricia Price races off to first base after putting the ball into play. She got two hits and scored twice. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

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Local youth sports: Shiner wins Texas East State title, advances to Southwest Regionals

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Shiner Junior League softball team won the Texas East State Championship with a 10-0 win over Jasper on Monday in Rosenberg, booking a trip later this week to the Southwest Regional tournament in New Mexico.
Former Shiner ISD athletic director, head football and head baseball coach Steven Cerny will be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor this weekend. File photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Former Shiner ISD athletic director, head football and head baseball coach Steven Cerny will be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor this weekend. File photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

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Shiner sports: Steven Cerny to be inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor on Saturday

Mark Lube
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Former Shiner ISD athletic director, head football coach, head softball coach and head baseball coach Steven Cerny will be inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Hall of Honor on Saturday at the Grand Ballroom of the George R.
Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball standout Ryan Peterson was selected in the MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins organization this past weekend, marking the start of his professional career. His family hosted a post-draft party for him in Shiner on Monday attended by friends, family members, coaches, teammates and members of the media. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball standout Ryan Peterson was selected in the MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins organization this past weekend, marking the start of his professional career. His family hosted a post-draft party for him in Shiner on Monday attended by friends, family members, coaches, teammates and members of the media. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Peterson selected by Miami Marlins in MLB Draft Saturday

Mark Lube
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Shiner 2023 graduate and Sam Houston University junior (2025-2026) RHP (Right-Handed Pitcher) Ryan Peterson will be playing professional baseball.Peterson was selected by the Miami Marlins with 71st (Competitive Balance Round B) overall selection of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Saturday.
Cameron Pesek (right), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CO 2026 and St. Paul CO 2022 registered 132 kills and 40 total blocks during her senior year of Lady Crusader volleyball. Photo courtesy of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Athletics.

Cameron Pesek (right), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CO 2026 and St. Paul CO 2022 registered 132 kills and 40 total blocks during her senior year of Lady Crusader volleyball. Photo courtesy of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Athletics.

St. Paul volleyball: Pesek closes out career with Lady Crusader volleyball

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 2026 graduate and 2022 St. Paul graduate Cameron Pesek played in over two dozen matches in her final year of college volleyball.In the opening match against University of St. Thomas (Texas) in the St.
Avery Colman makes contact against Rockport-Fulton June 30. She was one of four players with three hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

Avery Colman makes contact against Rockport-Fulton June 30. She was one of four players with three hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Local youth sports: Shiner JR softball routs R-F to take sectional title

Mark Lube
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
PALACIOS —  The Shiner Junior softball team wrapped up the sectional championship with a 14-3 win over Rockport-Fulton June 30 in Palacios.Shiner led 7-0 after three innings before outscoring R-F 7-1 in the fourth frame and yielded two runs in the top of the fifth.
Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner basketball: Shiner ISD Basketball Camp

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Shiner ISD Basketball Camp was hosted by head coaches Jeff Akin and Kristi Peterson. The kids worked on fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and working as a team while competing and playing games.
Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks has over two dozen tackles in final season with TAMU-K

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Shiner 2022 graduate Doug Brooks took part in all 11 games during the 2025 football season for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville.The Javelina finished 5-6 and posted a 4-5 mark in conference play.
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