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Moulton’s Own: Chief Daniel Beyer Marks Three Decades in Law Enforcement

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Moulton Police Chief Daniel Beyer is proudly celebrating 31 years of service.Although Beyer started his career as a police officer in 1995, he started his law enforcement career in 1991. He said he is proud to have been serving this long. “Who would have thought I would still be doing this in 2026…
MSgt. Manny Cordova speaks at the Memorial Day commemoration. Photo by Sarah Collins.

MSgt. Manny Cordova speaks at the Memorial Day commemoration. Photo by Sarah Collins.

Shiner Chamber hosts annual Memorial Day commemoration

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The Shiner Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Memorial Day commemoration at Green Dickson Park this past Monday. The event opened with a prayer by Mike Morkovsky and the National Anthem was sung by Faith Brown. Organizations of Shiner then presented the wreaths in honor of those who have…
Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

UIL Science Team wins second at state

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The Shiner High School UIL Science team wins second at state! The UIL State Academic Meet was held on the University of Texas campus in Austin on Monday, May 18. The team was coming into state with the 3rd best score in Texas after regionals, but ended up winning 2nd by 76 points. They have put in…
Pictured are, left to right, Gracie Baker, Maddie Collins and Layne Barnick.

Pictured are, left to right, Gracie Baker, Maddie Collins and Layne Barnick.

Baker places first at UIL Theatrical Design contest

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Three Shiner High School students participated in the UIL Theatrical Design Contest held recently. Senior Gracie Baker is the 2026 State Champion in Marketing Design. She is the first student from Shiner to win top honors in Theatrical Design. She plans to attend college for Theatre…
Pictured is the newly refurbished pond at the Moulton City Park. Improvements were made to this park. Photo by Adam Nieto.

Pictured is the newly refurbished pond at the Moulton City Park. Improvements were made to this park. Photo by Adam Nieto.

Moulton Parks Get Major Upgrades

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The Moulton City Council is continuing to improve the parks in Moulton.These parks include the Moulton City Park as well as the new and improved downtown park. “We had a fellow come out and do some work on the pond at the Moulton City Park,” Council member Adam Nieto said. “The pond was cleaned out…
The valedictory was given by Karis Barta. 

The valedictory was given by Karis Barta. 

St. Paul HS graduation held May 17

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Commencement exercises for St. Paul High School’s Class of 2026 were held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Seventeen seniors received their diplomas during the ceremony. Following a warm welcome by Principal Lesley Bacak, Kristin Cerny gave her…
Monday’s ceremony concluded with members of the American Legion playing TAPS and conducting a rifle salute as attendees stood in silence to remember the nation’s fallen heroes.

Monday’s ceremony concluded with members of the American Legion playing TAPS and conducting a rifle salute as attendees stood in silence to remember the nation’s fallen heroes.

Moulton Gathers at City Cemetery to Honor the Fallen

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The American Legion Post 392 hosted a Memorial Day service at the Moulton City Cemetery honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.Attendees received Memorial Day poppies as they gathered under the gazebo at the cemetery. American flags lined the cemetery…

YEDC discusses childcare grant application and Opportunity Zone 2.0

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The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) discussed and tabled a grant application for a proposed childcare center during its May 19 meeting pending the submission of additional project bids required under the organization’s grant policies.The application was submitted by Ella Hopkins for…

DeWitt Commissioners Court preview in detailed report June 3

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DeWitt County Commissioners held a meeting May 26. Due to the meeting being past press deadline, here is a brief overview of what the meeting consisted of. A more detailed report will be in next week’s edition of the Yoakum Herald-Times.Commissioners considered several administrative and…
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Duckworth inducted into the Fiddlers’ Frolics Hall of Fame

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The 55th Fiddlers’ Frolics was held during the last weekend of April that also included induction ceremonies for Fiddlers Frolics Hall of Fame.With ceremonies held on Sunday morning, April 26, Bryan Duckworth was the only member of this year’s Hall of Fame class.Duckworth was born in Midland and…
Charlie Clifford struck out five in his final outing as a pitcher for Shiner. Photo by Mark Lube.

Charlie Clifford struck out five in his final outing as a pitcher for Shiner. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner baseball: Burton knocks Comanches out of postseason for second season in a row

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ELGIN — The Shiner baseball team had its chances in the regional-final game May 20 against Burton in Elgin but it was the Panthers with a 1-0 pitcher’s dual in the one-off gameBoth clubs got three hits complemented by good play on the mound and in the  field.“I thought we competed well and we…
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Not all heroes wear capes… some carry a shovel. The Bippert family marks copperhead number nine in Lavaca County while his princess proudly (and safely) looks on. Photo submitted by Tracie Bippert

Not all heroes wear capes… some carry a shovel. The Bippert family marks copperhead number nine in Lavaca County while his princess proudly (and safely) looks on. Photo submitted by Tracie Bippert

Beware — Copperheads on the prowl

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Spring is here and with the season snakes start making their appearance as they come out of...

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Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

Members include, left to right, junior, Marco Lara, sophomore, Bryce Pohler, junior, Evy Johnson, and freshman, Brynlee Langhoff.

UIL Science Team wins second at state

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Shiner High School UIL Science team wins second at state!
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The Shiner softball team poses for a photo with their custom-made banner after defeating Como-Pickton 17-3 in game three of the state semifinals-series. Shiner plays Sundown Thursday (May 28) at 1 p.m. in the Class 2ADII state final. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

The Shiner softball team poses for a photo with their custom-made banner after defeating Como-Pickton 17-3 in game three of the state semifinals-series. Shiner plays Sundown Thursday (May 28) at 1 p.m. in the Class 2ADII state final. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

Shiner softball: LCs advance to state championship game for third year in a row

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
HUNTSVILLE — The Shiner softball team is headed back to the state championship game for the third...
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Obituaries 

Franklin Neubauer

Franklin Neubauer

Franklin Neubauer

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Monday, May 18, 2026
Franklin Neubauer, 68, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. 
Pasty Reichardt

Pasty Reichardt

Patsy Reichardt

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Monday, May 4, 2026
Patsy Ruth Reichardt, 83, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. 
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