Shiner, Texas

SHINER TRADITION

SHINER HOBO BAND

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

CITY OF CHAMPIONS

TASTE OF SHINER

SMOKED SAUSAGE TOUR

D E S T I N A T I O N

SHINER

CLEANEST LITTLE CITY IN TEXAS

EVENTS & EXPERIENCES HALF MOON HOLIDAYS MARKET DAYS AREA CHURCH PICNICS CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

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Homemade Noodles

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Dry Sausage

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he Shiner Chamber of Commerce welcomes you! Here in the heart of small town Texas, our traditions run strong. Centrally located between Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Shiner is ideal for a weekend getaway to the country.

In Shiner, the chamber works hard to promote local events, welcoming everyone to come out and enjoy one of our barbecue cook-offs or church picnics. We know you’ll enjoy the variety of food that ranges from fried chicken to barbecue to our famous giblet rice … just make sure you chase it down with an ice cold Shiner beer!

After you’ve had your fill of good food and great beer, visit with the locals at one of our bars and listen to the legendary tales – just know they may not all be 100% true!

And, with the recent addition of more short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts, it’s easy to pick a place to stay for the night and truly soak up the relaxing small town life.

The Shiner, Texas magazine is produced and published by Texas-based Trips Publications, a publisher with a focus on small towns throughout Texas. To view all of the towns in the Trips Publications family, visit tripspublications.com or call 979-725-3080 to request copies.

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4 - HISTORY OF SHINER 6 - AREA ATTRACTIONS 9 - HALF MOON HOLIDAYS 14 - SHINER HOBO BAND 18 - SAUSAGE TOUR - PATEK'S GROCERY & MARKET 22 - SAUSAGE TOUR - MAEKER'S SAUSAGE & PROCESSING 24 - SAUSAGE TOUR - EJS MEAT COMPANY 28 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS 31 - AREA CHURCH PICNICS

34 - CITY OF CHAMPIONS - ST. PAUL AND SHINER HIGH 28 - WHERE TO EAT IN SHINER 39 - WHERE TO SHOP IN SHINER 40 - LOCAL SPOTLIGHT - B'MARIE BOUTIQUE & COFFEE BAR 42 - WHERE TO STAY IN SHINER 43 - CHURCH LISTINGS AND WORSHIP TIMES 46 - RELOCATION INFORMATION - CITY OF SHINER 47 - CHAMBER SERVICE PROVIDERS 53 - MEET THE NEIGHBORS

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HISTORY

DEEP ROOTS

Historical Shiner, Texas

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SHINER IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 90A AND STATE HIGHWAY 95 IN WESTERN LAVACA COUNTY

n the valley between the Lavaca and Guadalupe rivers, Shiner began as an Indian settlement called “Half Moon.” It was a place of ranchers and cattle, the railroad and Indians, outlaws and Texas Rangers -- and cotton was “King.” Texas roots run deep in Shiner, Texas. George West, one of the first to drive cattle in this part of Texas, was married to a Shiner - and Henry B. Shiner donated the land for the town of Shiner to have its start in 1887.

In 1885, a post office called Half Moon was opened at a trading post near the present site of Shiner. When the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway came to the area in 1887, it bypassed Half Moon and built through land owned by Henry B. Shiner.

Shiner donated 250 acres for a right-of-way and depot, and a town soon grew around the new transportation facilities. At first, the community was called New Half Moon, but in 1888 its name was changed to Shiner. Shiner was incorporated in 1890, and L.P. Amsler was elected the first mayor.

Czech and German immigrants soon became the dominant ethnic groups, and Shiner developed a cohesive Czech community through social organizations such as the National Sokol Society and the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas. The population was reported at 2,213 in 1986. The town supports a weekly newspaper, the Gazette, which was established in 1892.

The most important agricultural products are dairy and beef cattle, cotton, and corn. Shiner has industries that manufacture wire, racks, dye, and tool plating, as well as distribute and machine plastic composite materials.

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A scene from Palace Saloon, downtown Shiner, 1910.

Photo courtesy Wolters Memorial Museum.

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In 1990 the Werner’s founded Werner’s Pizza Barn; a pizza restaurant that served daily lunches. A few years later, we moved to a new location and the Werner’s Steakhouse was born.

Today, more than 32 years later, we still strive to bring you the mouth-watering steak that you’ve come to enjoy. We also offer hometown favorites like chicken fried steak, fresh seafood, salads, Italian and Mexican cuisine. There’s always something to satisfy everyone’s appetite here at Werner’s.

Werner’s 5 Ninety 4 Grill 317 N. Avenue E, Shiner 361-594-2928 catering@wernerscatering.com www.wernerssteakhouse.com Restaurant open Monday - Sunday, 8am - 9pm Catering Available

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Holidays celebration has been located in Green-Dickson Park during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Craft and food booths, barbecue cook-off, live music, parade, and washer tournament are all part of the festivities, followed by the Spoetzl Brewery Fireworks Spectacular. The park is located at 65 Co Rd 350.

The Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum is an outstanding legacy of Shiner’s history. Its displays include an antique gun collection, old-time country store, dinosaur bones, embroidery and hand stitchery collections, a delightful doll display, musical instruments, an implement shed, and many other interesting antiques. The Wolters Museum is located at 306 South Avenue I and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every second and fourth Sunday, from 2 to 5 p.m. and online at www.woltersmuseum.org.

LOCAL TREASURES

Must see sites in Shiner VISITORS WILL WANT TO CZECH OUT ALL OF THESE SHINER GEMS

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reen-Dickson Municipal Park is a 148-acre facility located at the northwest edge of town. The park features children’s playgrounds, covered picnic areas with barbecue pits, lighted tennis and volleyball courts, fishing, a first class baseball/softball complex and an enclosed pavilion with an air-conditioned dining and kitchen facility.

There are also several spaces for overnight camping (RV’s only) with hookups.

For the last several years, Shiner’s Annual Half Moon

First opened in 1895, the Louis Ehlers Cigar Factory produced three favorite cigars, the “Becky Brown,” “Katy Lee,” and “Good Company.” The historic buildings, including the offices of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce, are located at 817 N. Avenue E/Hwy 90-A, directly across the street from the old City Hall.

One of Shiner’s real jewels is the Catholic Church. Blessed under the names of Saints Cyril and Methodius, two missionaries who first brought Christianity to Bohemia and Moravia, the church is truly an awe-inspiring sight.

Dedicated in 1921, the red brick Romanesque Revival style architecture features a majestic altar, painted murals, beautiful statues, and astonishing stained glass windows imported from Bavaria. In 1994, a total renovoation of the church began with the bell tower being repaired and a stained glass window of the Good Shepherd installed above the Above: Families enjoy main entrance at the front the joys of fishing at Green-Dickson of the church. In 1995, the Municipal Park. interior walls were repainted and sealed, carpet was laid throughout the church floors,

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pews were repaired and stained, and statues were touched up. Almost 100 years after its dedication, the church is still known as one of the most eyecatching landmarks in South Central Texas, drawing visitors from around the world who stop regularly to photograph and tour the church. Its beauty is enhanced by six stained glass windows and a huge mural of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane which overlooks the altar. The church is located at 306 S Ave F, Shiner.

Shiner memoribilia and historic items on display at The Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum.

The one-square-block Welhausen Park is located just a block west of downtown Shiner on Ave. E (Hwy 90-A). It features an historic bandstand, children’s playground and various monuments describing Shiner’s historic past. The picturesque setting is reminiscent of yesteryear America and beautiful when decorated with a holiday lighting display beginning December 1. Welhausen Park features a series of plaques, monuments, and historical markers. There is even a howitzer cannon on display, as well as a time capsule buried on-site. The park is open year-round for locals and visitors to the area. Street parking is free, but there are not any services or restrooms.

The Shiner Chamber of Commerce is housed in part of the Cigar Factory.

Built new in the late 1990’s, the Shiner Public Library, also known as the Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library, offers books, magazines, and free Internet access to Shiner residents. The building also includes a public meeting room used for art and music exhibits as well as cultural events.

The Shiner Public Library is located at 115 E 2nd Street, just one block off of Avenue E/Hwy 90-A.

One of Shiner’s real jewels is the Catholic Church.

The Gaslight Theatre, Shiner’s first Opera House lives again. Originally the setting for plays, balls, political debates, church socials, town meetings and “social hops,” the Opera House claimed a center of Shiner’s social life from 1895 until 1927. Today, the Gaslight Theatre is known for its outstanding amateur productions held three times a year. Call the Box Office at 361-594-2079 for reservations and information about upcoming performances. Their address is 207 East 7th Street in downtown Shiner.

Welhausen Park is a beautiful space with a playgound and historical pieces from Shiner’s past.

To learn more about Shiner’s attractions, visit www.shinertx.com.

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A CELEBRATION AS UNIQUE AS TEXAS

HALF MOON HOLIDAYS

KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE

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hether you seek small-town culture, community, or comfort food, you can be sure that Shiner knows how to throw a party like no other. Half Moon Holidays started as a Fourth of July celebration for the community and grew into a destination, drawing crowds from all over Texas and beyond.

Its roots were established over forty years ago when a few locals wanted to not only celebrate their patriotism but also give back to their community.

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“The hospital in Shiner was struggling at that time and we were trying to come up with a fundraiser,” said David Kaspar, one of the founders of Half Moon. “We knocked around the idea of starting a festival and we all worked hard to make it happen. After the hospital closed, we started using the proceeds to benefit other organizations in town.”

Today Half Moon is hosted by the Shiner Chamber of Commerce and it’s one of their biggest events of the year.

“I’m happy that the chamber is keeping it going,” said David.

“Years ago, I met with Carlos Alvarez, CEO of Spoetzl Brewery. I had lunch with him in Shiner and asked if he’d sponsor a fireworks display. The brewery has been doing it

ever since and it’s a really great show, especially for a town the size of Shiner.”

The Shiner Chamber of Commerce works hard every year to make Half Moon Holidays an incredible experience for visitors and locals alike. Allison Mozisek, chamber president, gets quite excited about the annual event that she’s been a part of for over eight years.

“Half Moon is a small-town, family friendly festival,” said Allison. “It gives me such a nostalgic feeling and there’s something for everyone. You’ll find a barbecue cook-off, kid’s games, downtown parade, a 5K run, pageant, live music, and vendors. It all takes a lot of hard work but also gives all of us an immense sense of pride.”

Half Moon Holidays evolved over the years and changes invariably came to be. Still, David likes to look back on the past celebrations and recall a few events of yesteryear.

“There are a few things that we don’t have anymore,” laughed David. “We used to have an outhouse race. Teams had to build a homemade outhouse with wheels. One person would ride inside and four more would push it. We also had a men’s sexy leg competition. Dr. John Thornton, director of

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the Texas A&M Coaching Academy, was our first winner.

Then there was the beer relay with teams of four running down, drinking their beer as fast as they could, and running back. Those three events are not going on any more but it’s a part of the history of Half Moon.”

Even with the changes that came to pass, Half Moon Holidays has grown by leaps and bounds. This family friendly event is unparalleled in the area and one that shows off Shiner in all her glory.

“Our cook-off brings in people from all over the state and they have an opportunity to see Shiner and the type of community we live in,” added Allison. “I am always so thankful and amazed. It’s so nice to have other people who don’t live here see what goes into making Shiner ‘Shiner’.”

Half Moon Holidays is held the first full weekend in July at Green-Dickson Municipal Park, 65 County Road 350.

The parade travels through downtown. You can find them online at www.shinerhalfmoon.com.

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TEXAS TREASURE

MUSIC FROM YESTERDAY

Shiner Hobo Band KEEPING THAT OLD-TIME FEELING ALIVE IN SHINER AND BEYOND

by Emily Henderson magine life at the close of 1918. World War I had just ended and soldiers were returning home.

Families and communities that had been separated were reuniting, and people felt like everyday life was worth celebrating once again. Local Texans were trying to get back to life before war, which included dances and live performances. The sounds of old-time music hadn’t filled the streets like it had before, with most bands being disbanded as members went off to serve the country. With their return, so did the happy-go-lucky songs and feelings of the past.

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The original Hobo Band was comprised of a local group of musicians that banded together shortly after the end of the war to play for civic events, weddings, and church picnics. Proud of their Czech and German heritage, they played oom-pah-pah music and dressed in hodgepodge clothing with patches sewn on. Displaying even louder personalities, they were quite the entertaining bunch! This playful behavior personified the Hobo name, and the men had fun with the label. They quickly became sponsored by the Spoetzl Brewery – who is still their sponsor today – and were provided a keg of beer for each performance.

Mr. Spoetzl himself would even join the band for local parades and hop from bar to saloon, giving out free Shiner Beer.

Top photo, to go along with their hodgepodge attire, their band sign is made up of pieced together license plates. Sitting in the background playing accordion is the current oldest Hobo member, Edmund Caka, still playing at the age of 93; middle, David Kocurek, Hobo President and clown, interacting with the crowd and displaying that classic Hobo personality; bottom, “In heaven there is no beer.

That’s why we drink it here. And when we’re all gone from here, our friends will be drinkin’ all the beer.”

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TEXAS TREASURE The Hobos became more well-known in 1936 with Emmett Busch as their Director, wielding a toilet plunger as his baton.

“I guess it was just the first thing he could grab that was close by, and it just kind of stuck,” chuckled David Kocurek, current Hobo President. From that point on, the toilet plunger baton became a Hobo symbol, being passed down from director to director. The last Hobo to hold the baton, Rita Janak, became somewhat of a mascot for the motley crew, serving as the Conductor. Passing out miniature plungers and American flag pins to kids in the crowd, she really had a passion for getting the younger generation involved in the Hobo tradition.

they do enjoy hosting informal auditions during their performances, pulling folks in from the crowd.

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Ultimately, that’s what the Hobos are all about. “We come together to pass down this tradition from generation to generation, as it has been done up to this point,” said Dalton.

“It’s not about money or fame, and this gig doesn’t bring that anyhow. We play together for the love of this type of music, so it isn’t lost.”

We come together to pass down this tradition from generation to generation.

The Hobos speak very fondly of Rita, who passed away just last year. “On top of being our number one fan, she was our biggest individual supporter – buying us buses and trailers, and providing us practice space in her home, including an area to record our CDs,” recounted Dalton Nollkamper, Hobo Secretary/Treasurer. The loss of their beloved conductor has left some big shoes to fill, and the Hobos have not yet appointed the next plunger-baton holder to lead them into the next generation. However,

Attending a Hobo performance is quite an experience. As most of the musicians play by memory, they effortlessly transition from melody to melody: each member taking turns leading the group in songs of yester-year. It’s easy to be taken back to simpler times, when a pint of beer and well-delivered joke between friends could carry all your troubles away ... floating off into the distance as you hum along.

You can find the Shiner Hobo Band schedule by visiting: http://shinerhoboband.com/schedule.html.

Left, Shiner Hobo Band bus featuring their iconic logo, the Shiner Beer label as their official sponsor, and a photo of Rita Janak, thanking her for all her support over the years; right, Dalton’s three daughters conducting the band as one of his granddaughters joins along. The Hobo tradition continues.

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TASTY DESTINATION ho would have thought that grocery stores would have been something that has changed so much over the past century?

Today big box supermarkets and grocery delivery mobile apps have put an entirely new spin on what is deemed a grocery store. Well, unless you’re in Shiner. In a town with a strong focus on tradition, Patek’s Grocery & Market is a mainstay that has successfully carved its niche in today’s world. A step inside the iconic Patek’s proves that some things are better just the way they always have been.

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“It’s a family legacy,” said Keith Patek. “My grandfather started in 1937 with a filling station that had a section for groceries and staples. Soon he started providing fresh meats to the people of Shiner. After Grandpa got to a point that he couldn’t run it anymore, he passed it on to his sons. Now we’re the third generation carrying on our family’s traditions. We’ve added some modern conveniences, such as online ordering and a rewards program but some things are better left in time-tested methods.”

And running Patek’s with the same values his grandfather and father had is what is vitally important to Keith.

Patek’s sausage is made the old fashioned way, in small craft batches.

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Patek’s Grocery & Market THIRD GENERATION KEEPING THE ICONIC STORE GOING STRONG AND SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photography by Emily Henderson

“We have a strong focus on service,” added Keith. “We’ve got big box grocery chains closing in on us in all the surrounding cities. Serving our community is what has helped us build a loyal customer base. Our family has worked to have a servant’s heart and that, combined with providing quality foods, has given us the opportunity to be in business after 85 years. Tradition runs deep in the Czech and German people here and, like my grandpa’s polka orchestra sang about in the town’s anthem Shiner Song, Shiner people are all about hard work, having fun, and eating well. We are blessed with the opportunity to carry that tradition on.”

One of the most traditional aspects of Patek’s is their sausage. Although Keith, along with his five siblings, have come up with a few recipes of their own, their grandfather’s original recipe is the foundation of all of their smoked meats.

“We use an old school method,” shared Keith. “We make small, craft batches using natural post-oak wood burning fire box with hickory smoke blend as a traditional smoking method to give our sausage an oldworld style flavor. No artificial liquid smoke nor modern oven-like cooking is done to our products. We believe

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TASTY DESTINATION the old school methods combined with old world recipes are true to our heritage. This is the sausage that Grandpa’s parents produced across the pond and what he also made over here for his family. My dad created many new recipes and he liked to experiment with a variety of seasonings. We do, too. We love coming up with our own recipes like our jalapeno and cheddar and pepper jack varieties. We’re continuously tweaking to see what customers will want to try out. We also offer our seasonings for people who are making their own sausage at home. We don’t hide our recipe … we share it to keep the tradition going.”

“The community, our customers, and our employee family are all integral to the success of Patek’s after all these years,” said Judy. “It’s service first for us. Our focus on serving the community through service and providing quality food to people is what drives us.”

Patek’s Grocery and Market is located at 224 South Avenue E and online at www.pateksgrocery.com.

Keith’s sister, Judy Patek Chumchal, is also hands-on at Patek’s Grocery & Market and shares her brother’s passion for outstanding customer service, good food, and a love of Shiner.

Top left, Wade Siegel, store manager, stokes the hickory and oak used to smoke the sausage; bottom left, the store front at 224 South Avenue stands ready to greet loyal customers; top right, Patek’s offers meat processing services; bottom right, fresh produce is aways in season.

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MADE IN SHINER

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

Maeker's Sausage & Processing

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lori Raabe

moked sausage tells a story. The story that Maeker’s sausage tells is one that spans more than 55 years and links two families together in legendary tastes of the past. Maeker’s Sausage and Processing began as a grocery store and meat market in 1967, opened by Robert “Tinky” Maeker and his father. Tinky’s success came from his commitment to quality and making smoked sausages like they did at home, in the country, with high quality meats and no shortcuts or additives. Today, the current owners, Doug and Melanie Nevlud, share that same commitment.

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“I have been around meat processing and making sausage all my life,” said Doug. “I got to talking with Tinky a few years back and put a bug in his ear that I’d be interested in buying if he was ever interested in selling. He had other offers, but he wanted to keep it local and keep the tradition going. He

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gave me the opportunity and we became the new owners in November of 2015.”

Together with his wife, Melanie, and a host of integral employees, Doug is able to keep the tradition that Tinky put in place all those years ago.

“We haven’t changed the recipe,” added Melanie. “Doug has come up with some of his own recipes, but the pork and beef sausage recipe is still intact. We simply build upon it with premium spices while continuing to offer the same hickory-smoked sausage, handcrafted in small batches.

That’s important to Doug and to all of us. You see, his dream became a reality and, Above, the showcase at although we’re all a part of Maeker’s Retail Meat it, he’s the brains and brawn Market. behind the operation. He

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probably doesn’t hear me say it enough, but he’s made something for himself here and it’s pretty awesome. I have a high level of respect for him.”

In addition to the smoked sausage, Maeker’s Sausage and Processing offers slaughtering and processing of cattle, deer, hogs and sheep. They also operate a retail storefront for their fresh meat products, gift boxes, and, of course, their iconic smoked sausage lineup.

“The Nevluds have such a commitment to quality and vision,” shared Lauren Pohler, Maeker’s business development and operations manager. “We’ve grown our footprint to more than 10,000 square feet, including a packaging facility built to federal specifications, and rebranded. All positive improvements.”

Adriana Olmedo, Maeker’s production manager, couldn’t agree more.

“The quality has improved because of what Doug brought us,” added Adriana. “That’s what he expects, no ifs, ands, or buts. He has shown us the quality and we strive for it.”

“It takes a team of all of us,” said Doug. “It took all of us to get to where we are now.”

Maeker’s Sausage and Processing is located at 813 East 16th Street and online at www.maekerssausage.com.

Top, Maeker’s smoked sausage; bottom right, left to right, owners Doug and Melanie Nevlud with daughter, Bethany Nevlud and son, Hunter Nevlud; bottom left, Gustavo Rivas, a butcher at Maeker’s, prepares steaks for a custom order.

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FAMILY TRADITION

THIRD GENERATION AND GOING STRONG

EJ’s Meat Company JEFF MATIAS RECOGNIZES FAMILY, STAFF AND COMMUNITY AS KEYS TO EJ’S CONTINUED SUCCESS

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Emily Henderson

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J’s Meat Company is known far and wide for their Country Style Smoked Sausages, but few people know there’s a secret family recipe and three generations of tradition sizzling on their grill. EJ’s Meat Company’s history is rich and still being written. The latest chapter involves sticking to its roots.

… we stuff, twist and tie each link by hand. We use hog and sheep casings instead of artificial ones and smoke with pecan wood we cut on our farm. Everything is hand-spun the old-fashioned way. We take our time and nothing is rushed.”

“It’s a family tradition for us,” said Jeff Matias. “Grandma used to bring me to the plant to help with odds and ends, starting when I was about seven years old. I loved it because we’d stop at Howard’s every morning and I’d get candy and a drink. Then I’d go to work to earn my food and snacks. I did all the same things I do now … whatever Grandma needed me to do.”

“Both my mom and wife work in bookkeeping and behind the scenes while my two older kids are pitching in like I used to do when I was younger,” added Jeff. “I have two uncles that also come to help out. We also have staff that have been there forever. These men and women saw me grow up. It’s like a big family.”

Chalk it up to family tradition: Jeff is quick to share that he’s still making sausage the same way as they did when he was young.

“My grandfather, EJ Simper, fine-tuned everything over time,” shared Jeff. “We’re producing the same product that he was when he started in 1982. Everything is handmade

There are many hands that go into the work and Jeff recognizes how vital his family and staff are to EJ’s Meat Company.

In addition to sausage, EJ's Meat Company is also known for their fresh meat selections and deer processing.

“A lot of hunters come to us because we use small batches,” said Jeff. “You bring me your deer and you’re going to get your deer back. That’s important to us and a tradition we’ll continue.”

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FAMILY TRADITION Jeff states that he is thankful to have the opportunity to do what they love and because of that giving back is important.

EJ’s participates in a variety of fundraisers, charity events and sponsorships throughout the community and surrounding areas.

EJ’s Meat Company is located at 1531 County Road 353 and online at www.ejmeatcompany.com.

Top right, three generations of EJ’s: Jeff and Leslie Matias stand behind Jeff’s parents, Eugene and Marie Matias. Marie holds a picture of her parents, Eugene Jospeph “EJ” and Elizabeth Simper. Bottom left, Jeff’s daughter, Addison Matias, works alongside him often. Bottom right, Daniel “Preacher” Majia pulls out a rack of smoked sausage. He was given the nickname “Preacher” at EJ’s because of his love of talking.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Chamber Banquet & Business Expo

Annual Half Moon Holidays Celebration & BBQ Cook-Off

FEBRUARY Shiner Business Men's Club Area Big Buck Contest Banquet

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SEPTEMBER Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Fall Picnic

OCTOBER

City Wide Garage Sale

Spoetzl Brewery Oktoberfest

Shiner FFA Stock Show

Shiner Lions Club Music Fest

Shiner Heritage Quilt Show

Shiner Lutheran Church Festival

APRIL

Shiner Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Patch

Shiner Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cook-Off & Car Show

Shiner United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Shiner GASP Bike Ride

NOVEMBER

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Shiner Beer Run Half Marathon & 5K

Annual All Texas Chapters Beer Collectible Show

Shiner Half Moon 4-H Show

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Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Spring Picnic

JUNE Miss Shiner Pageant

Christmas In The Park & Jingle Jog 5k

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Market Days Shiner Downtown Market Days are held every third Saturday of the month around the historic Green Building of 1911. Everyone is invited to learn a bit of Shiner history while enjoying shopping, live music, and food trucks on the square. Vendors offer a wide variety of items such as handmade jewelry, vintage décor, and homegrown goodies.

Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and hang out.

B’Marie Boutique & Coffee Bar sponsors the event. They are located at 709 North Avenue E. Learn more at www. shinerdowntownmarketdays.com and on their Facebook page.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SECOND WEEKEND IN APRIL

Heating it up in Shiner Each year the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department turns up the heat at Green-Dickson Park in April with their annual Cook-Off and Car Show. Their main fundraiser of the year, this event helps the completely volunteer organization offset operating expenses, purchase new equipment, and, currently, fund the construction of a new fire station.

“Our cook-off includes contests for pork spare ribs, half chicken, brisket, and jackpot beans,” said Shiner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Billy Petru. “We give half the calcutta back to the entrants for first, second and third placements.”

In conjunction with the cook-off, automotive enthusiasts will want to hang around for the car show Saturday.

“The show runs from 8 a.m. until judging at noon,” added

Petru. “There’s also a mini-tractor pull in the afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m., brought to us by the Texas Minirod Tractor Pullers Association.”

Although the event evolves from year to year, there is typically live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Attendees can also participate in a 5k walk/run, a kids fishing tournament in the park, and a washer tournament.

“And, as a special feature for both the young and young at heart, we have helicopters fly in and land in the park,” shared Petru. “They give the kids tours. They have so much fun climbing in and out of the helicopters.”

For more information, follow the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook.

SHINER CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS TOGETHER

Christmas in the Park Every December, patrons delight in music, tables of treats, and festive lights. Visits with Santa Claus promise to instill the Christmas Spirit in the heart of even the most stubborn Scrooge.

The annual Christmas celebration features holiday music performed by local choirs and bands. Upon his arrival in Shiner, Santa Claus is escorted from the Shiner Fire Station to the park on the Shiner Chamber of Commerce’s royalty float. Patrons are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and arrive early.

Shiner businesses and organizations set up annually for the Christmas Sampler which provides an opportunity for them to mingle with the community they serve. There are also vendors allowing shoppers to get all of their gifts early.

For more information, call the Shiner Chamber at 361-594-4180 or visit them online at shinertx.com.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 10471 Grotto Road Frydek, TX 77474 (979) 885-3131 Last Sunday, no picnic 2022 St. Michael’s Catholic Church 410 North Center Street Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-6714 Spring Festival, Last Sunday MAY Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 936 FM 2436 (Hostyn) La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4441 Always First Sunday Sacred Heart Catholic Church 400 East Fifth Street Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-5888 Sunday before Memorial Day

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 306 South Avenue F Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 594-3836 Sunday before Memorial Day

Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church 11134 FM 957 Moravia, TX 78956 (361) 798-5888 Always Third Sunday

Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 306 South Avenue F Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 594-3836 Sunday before Labor Day

JUNE Sacred Heart Catholic Church 516 South Faires Street Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-3568 Always First Sunday

AUGUST St. Joseph Catholic Church 210 Schrimscher Street Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 293-3518 Always First Sunday

St. Joseph Catholic Church 601 North Pecan St. Moulton, TX 77975 (361) 596-4674 Always Third Sunday

St Mary’s Catholic Church 1648 FM 340 Hallettsville, TX 77964 Always Second Sunday

St. Michael’s Catholic Church 410 North Center Street Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-6714 Harvest Fest, Second Sunday

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 1010 Lyons Avenue Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3117 Always Second Sunday St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 7745 Mensik Road (Ammannsville) Schulenburg, TX 78956 Always on Father’s Day Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 126 Plum Church Road Plum, TX 78952 (979) 247-4441 Always Last Sunday JULY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 7026 FM 957 Schulenburg, TX 78956 (361) 798-5888 Always on the Fourth of July Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 4639 Piano Bridge Road Dubina, TX 78956 (979) 725-6714 Always First Sunday

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 821 FM 1295 (Praha) Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 596-4674 Always August 15 Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 113 Manchester Street (Cistern) Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-3568 Always Fourth Sunday SEPTEMBER Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 2833 FM 2672 (High Hill) Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 743-3117 Sunday of Labor Day Weekend Sacred Heart Catholic Church 400 East Fifth Street Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-5888 Sunday before Labor Day

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St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 9937 FM Road 155 (Holman) La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 743-3117 Always Third Sunday St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 13202 FM 531 Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 741-3206 Always Fourth Sunday OCTOBER Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 936 FM 2436 (Hostyn) La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4441 Always First Sunday Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 1309 East Mesquite Lane Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 575-4741 Always Second Sunday NOVEMBER Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 105 North William Street Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 575-3813 Always Third Saturday

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by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Emily Henderson

St. Paul High School’s football program has garnered quite a reputation in Texas. Talented and determined, the team’s performance on the field has earned them the title of State Champion for four straight years. It’s an impressive position to be in.

At the helm is Coach Jake Wachsmuth, a man who wears many hats. Not only is he the athletic director, he’s also the head coach for football, girls basketball, boys and girls track and, if that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he’s also a teacher. Coach Wachsmuth isn’t one to take the credit for the team’s success, but the numbers speak for themselves. He arrived in 2008 and the football team has brought home the state title eight times during his tenure. But Coach Wachsmuth is doing far more for the kids than producing a consistently winning team. He’s shaping legends on and off the field.

“We have good kids here,” said Wachsmuth. “You can only do so much as a coach. Everyone has to decide if they want to put in the effort. It takes a lot of work and time to be successful. Our kids are motivated across the board and they have the work ethic it takes.”

According to Wachsmuth, that motivation starts at home. Shiner is a very close-knit community with small town values and traditional morals. It shows in every aspect of what they accomplish.

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Top photo of the 2021 Cardinals captured by Halle Pilat, yearbook staff at St. Paul High School.

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2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2012 2010 1997 1992 1987 “Parents expect their kids to work hard and they have a lot of expectation on them,” added Wachsmuth. “You have to walk that line. We want kids to be kids but we also want them to grow up to be productive members of our community. I’ve had coaches come and want to figure out what we do with our kids. I’m quick to tell them that you cannot duplicate our program everywhere and be successful. Here it’s the culture of our community. Our kids are willing to listen to what we say because they are raised by parents who also work hard.

It starts at a young age with our kids.”

Those traditional values also show in how Wachsmuth leads, producing winners by maximizing the potential of the players, as well as the other coaches.

“We are a running offense,” shared Wachsmuth. “We are not into the current trends. We’re an old-fashioned team and we run the ball a lot. We probably throw more than I’m giving us credit for, but we will probably never be accused of being a passing team. That goes back to our community again. If we can run the ball and stop the run, that’s because of our physicality. It has helped us over the years to keep that style.”

With a town as small as Shiner, the athletes have to wear a lot of hats, too, just like their coach.

“We practice kick off on Mondays, specialties on Tuesdays, and special teams on Wednesdays and Thursdays,” added Wachsmuth. “I think we put the right amount of time into

it. We’re a small school; our running back is also our punter and kicker. Very rarely do we have the luxury of doing only one thing. Our goals are not huge: flip the field, make extra points. As long as we are focused and our kids are on board, then we feel like we have an opportunity to win.”

And it’s easy to get caught up in winning … especially when St. Paul’s Cardinals make it look so easy.

“It actually gets tougher,” said Wachsmuth. “I used to think it would get easier, become a tradition. We have the challenge of keeping the kids hungry. I think it is a natural thing as humans that once you’ve done something, complacency sets in. We have to remember every season that it isn’t about what we’ve done, it’s about having the best season we can this year.

That’s the challenge. There’s no benefit to you for what you accomplished the year before. I don’t have the magic answer but I do know that if you want to get back to the playoffs, it’s going to take hard work. Hard work is our plan. You have to appreciate the journey.”

St. Paul High School is located at 424 South Ludmila Street and online at www.shinercatholicschool.org.

Top left, Coach Jake Wachsmuth proudly displays the 2021 State Championship award; center, Shiner’s watertower was painted to recognize both St. Paul and Shiner High School’s football teams after winning back-to-back state championships.

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CITY OF CHAMPIONS

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Shiner High School COACH DANIEL BOEDEKER TALKS ABOUT BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PLANS FOR NEXT SEASON

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Emily Henderson

Shiner High School’s football team can’t say that their coach doesn’t know what it takes to be a state champion. Coach Daniel Boedeker won his first state championship as a member of the Shiner Comanche baseball team back in 1992. And that was just the start. While Boedeker was head baseball coach, Shiner took home the state title in baseball in 2002. They brought home another state championship, this time in football, in 2004 with Boedeker as head coach. Today he holds the titles of athletic director/head football coach and the Comanches are on a roll.

They just won two back-to-back state championships in football in 2020 and 2021.

During his tenure, Boedeker has developed a uniquely thoughtful style of play and a successful system of team management that has become one of the most respected in the Lone Star State. He attributes their success to something larger than the program itself.

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“Our coaching staff does a really good job of stressing to our athletes how important it is to always do your best and represent our school and town the correct way,” said Boedeker. “The expectations in Shiner are high no matter what our kids are competing in and they understand that. The support our athletes get from our community,

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Top photo, the 2021 Shiner Comanches after winning the state chmpionship. Photo courtesy Mark Lube/ Shiner Gazette.

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the parents, and the school also play a big part in motivating our athletes to do well.”

Every season, Boedeker focuses on a lot more than winning the championship. Instilling skills into his athletes that will serve them throughout their lives is an integral part of the program.

“With sports there are many life lessons that can be learned,” added Boedeker. “Our coaches do a great job of teaching the kids beyond their sport. We feel it is very important to create a family-like environment for our athletes to be in.

We emphasize how to be respectful, deal with adversity, how to be great competitors, and develop the mental toughness it takes to get you through tough times. We feel this is important because these are skills we want them to have when they leave our program. Our goal is to not only help them succeed now, but in their life beyond high school.”

On the field, Shiner is a formidable opponent and known throughout the state for their edge. Primarily a running football team, Boedeker shares his philosophy to be fast and physical and he teaches that through their run game. Special teams are also an aspect of the program, giving the team as a whole an advantage.

“We do emphasize special teams because we feel like it can be a big factor in the game,” shared Boedeker. “Sometimes it comes down to one or two plays on special teams that make

the difference. Our kids work individually before practice officially begins, and then we start each practice off with a special team group each day.”

Looking ahead to next season, Shiner’s coaches plan to stay the course. The old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” seems to apply.

“Our plans for next season remain the same as before,” said Boedeker. “We are developing kids for next year in our offseason this spring, will continue that over the summer with our strength and conditioning program and then when practice starts, put kids in positions where they can be successful and hopefully improve each week. I’m not certain that we really do anything different than most other people. There are certain things that we demand out of our athletes and one is to work as hard as you can and always remember that someone is out there trying to outwork you.

We as coaches are responsible for providing a great working environment for our kids to become better athletes and great teammates.”

Shiner High School is located at 510 County Road 348 and online at www.shinerisd.net.

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Top photo, CoachBoedeker stands proudly with Shiner’s 2020 and 2021 state championship awards.

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DINING

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Dine in Shiner YOU'LL WANT TO TRY ALL OF THE RESTAURANTS, DINERS, AND HOT SPOTS ... THEN GO BACK FOR SECONDS BAKER BOYS BBQ 1404 North Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales 281-744-2156 B’MARIE’S BOUTIQUE & COFFEE BAR 709 North Avenue E 361-649-2609 E.J. COUNTRY SAUSAGE 1531 County Road 353 361-594-3201 FRIDAY’S FRIED CHICKEN 6126 Highway 90A West 361-594-4332 G G STEAKS & SPIRITS 216 Middle Bluster Road, Gonzales 830-519-0002 KLOESEL’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR 101 East Moore, Moulton 361-596-7323

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SHINER DINER 803 North Avenue E 361-594-8248

MAJEK VINEYARD & WINERY 12508 FM 957, Moravia 210-827-6867

SPOETZL BREWERY 603 East Brewery Street 361-594-3383

PALACE SALOON 103 East 16th Street 361-594-5022

SUBWAY 117 7th Street 361-594-5040

SHINER BARBEQUE & SMOKEHOUSE 501 North Avenue E 361-594-5038

SUNKEN GARDEN 305 5th Street 361-594-3603 WERNER’S 5 NINETY 4 GRILL 317 Avenue E 361-594-2928

SHINER’S ON SIXTH 5017 Highway 90A East 361-550-7384 SHINERVILLE COFFEE HOUSE 806 North Avenue D 361-772-0365

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Top photos, left to right: Werner's 5 Ninety 4 Grill, Sunken Garden, Subway

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PARKER BUILDING SUPPY 701 North Avenue C 361-594-3336

B’MARIE’S BOUTIQUE & COFFEE BAR 709 North Avenue E 361-649-2609

HOWARD’S 1701 North Avenue E 361-594-4200

PATEK GROCERY & MARKET 224 South Avenue E 361-594-3171

BEA’S PLACE 404 Avenue E 361-594-3503

LAURA’S FLORAL DESIGN & GIFTS 123 East 8th Street 361-594-4282

BLUESTEM 4875 Highway 90A West 361-594-3331

MAEKER’S LIQUOR 1322 North Avenue E 361-594-3706

BOEDEKER BROTHER ARMORY 1711 North Avenue E 361-594-2931

MAEKER’S SAUSAGE & PROCESSING 813 East 16th Street 361-594-2172

BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS 1514 North Texana, Hallettsville 361-798-1477

NAPA/PAUL’S SUPPLY, INC 102 East 5th Street, Hallettsville 361-798-3626

RAINTREE FLORAL & GIFT SHOP 209 East 7th Street 361-594-2511

SHINERVILLE COFFEE HOUSE 806 North Avenue D 361-772-0365 SOUTH TEXAS AMISH FURNITURE 716 North Avenue D 361-594-8000 THE SQUARE QUILTERS 807 North Avenue D 361-594-8022

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THIRTY-ONE 807 North Avenue D 361-594-8022

SHINER GENERAL STORE Shiner Chamber of Commerce 817 North Avenue E 361-594-4180

WENDEL’S JEWERLY, INC. 719 North Avenue E 361-594-3133

SHINER MOWER SUPERSTORE, LLC 524 North Avenue G 361-339-0640

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT DOWNTOWN SHINER

B'Marie Boutique & Coffee Bar GROWING WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY AND FAMILY

by Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Emily Henderson

Small Texas towns exist in snow globes, as time capsules of a simple, forgotten way of life, perfectly preserved by locals who are fiercely dedicated to keeping things “the way they were.” At the core of Shiner you’ll find delightful small businesses that still offer service with a smile and people that remember your name. One of those businesses is B’Marie Boutique & Coffee Bar, owned and operated by Brittney Boothe, an industrious shopkeeper who learned her trade through hard work.

“I opened my boutique on a whim,” said Brittney. “I had no business model or experience. It took a lot of passion and determination. I never dreamed it would grow into what it is today. I have always been super involved, especially with the customers, and have always appreciated their feedback. Building a relationship with our customers is what keeps B’Marie thriving.”

And that growth is what led Brittney to expand her boutique and begin serving Shiner specialty coffees in 2021.

“The coffee bar has been such a huge success for welcoming new and different customers of all ages into the shop,” said Brittney. “We are happy to be able to offer our lovely community another great component to our shop and people are loving it.”

Recently Brittney took things a step further, launching an event that brings businesses together in a fun, unique way.

“Shiner Downtown Market Days was established because I saw a huge potential for our downtown,” added Brittney. “A lot of people associate our town with the brewery, which is great, but there is so much more Top, the street view of B'Marie in downtown to Shiner. Sadly, many downtown areas in Shiner; middle and small towns have dried up. I thought our bottom, Brittney Boothe downtown could do so much more and goes the extra mile to that is how the market days came about. select special items for her customers.

Having owned my boutique for almost

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ten years now, I have learned what people want and I delivered that with my main focus on keeping downtown Shiner alive and thriving.”

Juggling a boutique, coffee bar and planning market days isn’t an easy task.

Brittney recognizes that she couldn’t do it alone and keeps her focus fixed on what truly inspires her every day.

“My autistic son, Kenneth, motivates me,” shared Brittney. “He pushes me every day to be the best person I can be and the best version of myself. In addition, the community and town of Shiner mean family to me. Shiner has the most amazing people. I have seen on multiple occasions the entire community come together and pray over loved ones. It always reminds me that Shiner is such a special place and how blessed I am to be a part of it.

The community has been so supportive of my businesses and I am forever grateful.”

B’Marie Boutique & Coffee Bar is located at 709 North Avenue E and online at www.bmarieboutique.net.

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MOULTON INN & SUITES 200 South Lavaca Street, Moulton 361-772-484

SHINER HILLSIDE GUESTHOUSE 1184 County Road 297 361-798-0184

CHAPARRAL MOTEL 310 Highway 77 South, Hallettsville 361-798-4385

OLLE HOTEL 218 South Market Street, Flatonia 361-772-0310

THE OLD KASPAR HOUSE 219 Avenue C 361-594-4336

CZECH HAUS 500 West Elm Street, Moulton 713-314-7334 GRAND COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE 1107 West Grand Avenue, Yoakum 361-772-2110 GREEN DICKSON PARK City of Shiner – RV Park 428 County Road 348 361-594-3362 KUBY’S PLACE 818 North Avenue B 210-275-4244

REHMET HOUSE B & B 301 West Moore, Moulton 361-596-4300 SERENITY BED & BREAKFAST 506 West Grand Avenue, Yoakum 361-772-2110 SHINER BOGGY CREEK RV PARK 554 County Road 350 512-298-7208 SHINER COUNTRY INN 1016 North Avenue E 361-594-3335

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Worship in Shiner First United Methodist Church 102 West Church Street 361-594-3830 Worship Sunday 10:45am

Shiner Baptist Church 120 West 15th Street 361-594-2622 Worship Sunday 10:45am

Jehovah’s Witness 1420 North Avenue G Worship Sunday 10am

Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church 306 South Avenue F 361-594-3836 Worship Saturday 5pm Worship Sunday 7:30am and 9:30am

Johnson Chapel United Methodist Church 504 North Avenue I 361-594-8584 Worship 2nd & 4th Sunday 11am Remnant of Praise Church 343 County Road 303 361-401-1076 Worship Saturday 6pm

United Evangelical Lutheran of Shiner 1103 North Avenue B 361-594-2345 Worship Sunday 10:15am Above, Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Photo by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.

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RELOCATION

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A Place to Call Home RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR THOSE MOVING TO SHINER CITY HALL 802 North Avenue E (Hwy 90-A) 361-594-3362 Fred Hilscher - Mayor Natalie Fric - Secretary shinertexas.gov Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday Drive Thru Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday

SHINER PUBLIC LIBRARY 115 East 2nd Street 361-594-3044 Hours: Monday thru Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm Friday and Saturday - 8:30am to 11:00am Closed Sunday

SHINER POLICE DEPARTMENT 816 North Avenue E (Hwy 90-A) 361-594-3339 Kevin Kelso - Chief 911 (Emergency)

SHINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 361-594-4180 817 North Avenue E (Hwy 90-A) Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 2pm

SHINER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 519 North Avenue D - 361-594-3362 Billy Petru - Chief 911 (Emegency)

WOLTERS MUSEUM 306 South Avenue I - 361-594-3774 Hours: Mon-Fri - 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 5pm 2nd and 4th Sundays - 2pm to 5pm

SHINER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Home of the Comanches Campus Address: 510 CR 348 Shiner, TX 77984 Administration 505 Texas Avenue • PO Box 804 Shiner, TX 77984 • 361-594-3121 Elementary • 361-594-3251 Junior High/High School • 361-594-3131 shinerisd.net SHINER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST. LUDMILA ELEMENTARY & ST. PAUL HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Cardinals 424 South St. Ludmila Street 361-594-2313shinercatholicschool.org

Above, Shiner Public Library provides the area with a wealth of information, including the history of Shiner. There is also free wi-fi available on site. Photo by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.

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SHINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

Grafe Chevrolet GMC 407 Fairwinds, Hallettsville 361-798-3281

Lavaca County Republican Party 713-516-8880, Hallettsville

Heiman’s Service Station 219 North Avenue E 361-594-2233

League of Women Voters of Lavaca County 361-772-3228, Hallettsville

Vanessa M. Shimek, CPA 113 West 8th Street 361-594-3900

Pohler Tire Center 304 West 5th Street 361-594-2401

Republican Women of Yoakum Area 832-725-4701, Yoakum

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Wendel Motor Company, Inc. 204 Irving Street, Yoakum 361-239-3561

Shiner Lions Club 713-854-3973

Lim Advisors Rachel Patek Davis, CPA 116 West 6th Street 361-298-0087

Excel Show Horses 119 FM 1891 903-312-2628 AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT Miller Mechanical Group 724 North Ave E 361-594-8080 Monk's A/C 7455 FM 531, Hallettsville 361-293-3381 Town & Country Appliance AC 1489 Highway 90-A West, Hallettsville 361-798-5460 ATTORNEYS Law Offices of Trent Nichols, PLLC 1309 North Avenue E 361-594-5004

Fojt Construction 361-798-6980 H & C Construction 361-594-3524 Ice Cold Insulation 361-798-6228 Mraz Lumber 686 HWY 95 South 361-594-3853

CATERING

Shiner Masonic Lodge #1065 A.F & A.M 512-928-1304

Andy’s Catering 1408 Highway 95 South 361-594-2590

Shiner Memorial VFW Post 6209 361-594-3798

Ridgeline Contracting Service, LLC 520 North Avenue D 830-445-9275

COMMUNITY & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Shiner Rotary Club 361-649-0113

Shiner Glass & Mirror 361-594-3853

American Legion Post # 201 361-594-8812

Shiner Starplex 361-772-0404

Sony's Garage Door, LLC 361-920-8497

Shiner Business Men’s Club 830-491-7233

COMPUTER & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Vincent's Roofing, Inc. 979-247-4587

Crossroads High School Republicans of Texas 361-772-1695

No Bull Radio 830-583-7272

Wesley Pohler Construction 361-293-1458

Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity 361-573-2511, Victoria

Machacek & Appelt, PLLC 503 North Avenue F 361-594-8086

Gonzales Regional Children's Advocacy Center, Inc/Norma's House 830-672-1278, Gonzales

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE

Hermann Sons Lodge #20 361-594-4297

Bedrock Truck Beds 959 Highway 95 North 361-401-7420

Knights of Columbus 361-293-0397

Darilek Automotive 705 East 16th Street 361-594-5155

Chandler Drilling, Inc. 966 FM 318 East, Yoakum 361-293-3168

Lavaca Area Moms 361-772-6456

Texas Thunder Radio 361-798-4333 Virtualis Solutions, LLC 419 St. James Street, Gonzales 830-519-5105 Wink’s Tech Solutions 116 West 6th Street 361-298-0711

Win-Tech Field Services 361-204-4499 DELIVERY SERVICE Postal Pigeon Delivery Company 361-217-1930 DISTRIBUTION

CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTORS

Fikac Distributing Company 361-596-7449

Adamek Construction, Inc. 361-772-6695

Patriot Fuel Distribution, LLC 361-772-8648 Continued on page 48

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SHINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICE PROVIDERS Wrangler Trucking LLC 361-594-8275 ENTERTAINMENT & VENUES Cyndi Stein Designs 361-208-3276 Gaslight Theater 207 East 7th Street 361-594-2079 On Pointe Studio & Events 1201 Kessler Avenue, Schulenburg 979-803-2088 Shiner Central Station 115 West 7th Street 281-381-2406 Shiner Escape Rooms 1148 Highway 95 North 361-594-3000 EDUCATION Shiner Catholic School 424 South St. Ludmila Street 361-594-2103 Shiner Independent School District 505 Texas Avenue 361-594-3121 ENERGY, OIL & GAS Ironwood Midstream, LLC 830-243-7221 Vivid Land Solutions 361-741-4508 Vivid Power Solutions 361-226-8200 EXTERMINATOR Annie Oakley Pest Control 830-672-1870

FARM & RANCH Beran’s Agri Center 2515 Highway 90A West 361-594-3395 Boedeker Ag Supply 904 West 6th Street 361-594-3831 Boehn Tractor Sales and Service, INC 201 East 16th Street 361-594-3200 Shoppa’s Farm Supply 1012 Highway 95 North 361-594-3312

Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 1477 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum 361-293-5656

Jacobs Weber Inc. & Lala Insurance 408 Forest Street, Yoakum 361-293-3557

GOVERNMENT

OD's Insurance Agency 109 East 7th Street 361-594-2123

Senator Lois Kolkhorst 979-251-7888 HAIR SALON & BEAUTY CARE Joan's Beauty Shop 1714 CR 355 361-594-4530

Scott Dierlam, State Farm Insurance 1212 East Sarah Dewitt Drive, Gonzales 830-672-9661 MANUFACTURING

FINANCIAL

JW’s Spa & Salon 1709 North Avenue E 361-594-2040

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. 904 West 6th Street 361-594-2941

Consulting & Appraisal, Inc 2878 FM 1891 361-596-0080

Posh Impressions 215 East 7th Street 361-594-3355

Kaspar Companies 959 Highway 95 North 361-594-3327

First National Bank of Shiner 103 West 7th Street 361-591-3317

Reflections Hair Salon & Inn 316 North Avenue E 361-594-2497

One Man Pits 361-401-1699

Klozik Financial Services GWA, LLC 1507 North Avenue E 361-594-8160

INSURANCE

Pietsch Wealth Management 516 North Avenue H 361-594-2530 Sage Capital Bank 1406 North Avenue E 361-594-2700 South Star Bank 203 North Avenue E 361-594-3196 Watzlavick, Inc. 706 North Avenue G 979-594-2113

Allison Mozisek Agency 202 Hopkins Street, Yoakum 361-293-2271 Chovanetz Insurance Agency 205 East First Street, Hallettsville 361-798-9999 Chumchal Insurance Agency 517 North Avenue E 361-594-2500 Lavaca County Farm Bureau Insurance 204 North Texana, Hallettsville 361-798-3265

FUNERAL SERVICES Buffington Funeral Services 520 North Avenue C 830-672-3322

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Preferred Plastics 361-594-3535 MARKETING Ad-Ease Advertising 361-594-3968 CH Graphics 361-798-3071 Eaves Original ScreenPrinting Company 361-594-5006 Lone Star Promo Products 281-677-8801 MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS Advanced Home Health Services 113 North Main Street, Hallettsville 361-596-8161

SHINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICE PROVIDERS Complete Hometown Physical Therapy 105 Boehm Drive 512-466-0769 Doc4Kids, PA 1110 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales 830-672-7551 Gonzales Healthcare Systems 1110 North Sarah Dewitt Drive, Gonzales 830-672-7581 Hospice of South Texas 306 North Texana Street, Hallettsville 361-798-2077 Personalized Care, Inc. 122 Avenue E 361-594-2728 The Romberg House 210 Qualls, Gonzales 830-672-8249

Yoakum Community Hospital 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum 361-293-2321 NURSERY Marenka’s Nursery 305 North Avenue C 361-215-5836 PHARMACY

PUBLICATIONS Shiner Gazette 713 North Avenue D 361-594-3346

REAL ESTATE

Shiner Bark Pet Resort 2785 Highway 90A West 361-594-3737

Pam Ward, Coldwell Banker 500 Highway 77A South, Yoakum 361-293-4885

PHOTOGRAPHY Photos by Lori Raabe 830-263-1250

POOL SERVICE

Wagner Medical Clinic 124 East Wolters 361-594-2113

Shiner Trailer Repair 812 North Avenue D 361-594-5080

PET SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation 1213 North Avenue B 361-594-3353

The Studio 713 North Avenue D 254-431-1204

GVEC 825 East Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales 830-857-3424

Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main Street, STE 105, Weimar 979-725-3080

Smile Time Photography & Graphic Design 361-594-2661

Steven Health Care & Rehab 204 Walter Street, Yoakum 361-293-3544

TRAILER REPAIR

Quality Pharmacy 724 North Avenue E 361-594-2262

Shiner Dental, PLLC 711 North Avenue D 361-594-2800

Shiner Physical Therapy 124 East Wolters 361-594-2520

PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACE Service and Supply 352 County Road 357 361-741-4508 PROPANE Lavaca County Propane 385 Highway 77 South, Hallettsville 361-798-2581 Tex Propane 107 North Hackberry Street, Moulton 979-743-3351

Pesek Property Team 102 West 5th Street 361-772-3702 Pylate Enterprises 830-459-5291 Schmidt Ranches & Realty 928 Saint Paul, Gonzales 512-277-4447 Texas Hometown Realty Group, LLC 107 East 5th Street 361-484-1715 SAFETY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE A-1 Shiner Fire & Safety 109 Boehm Drive 361-594-2929 Red-Eye Safety 107 East 7th Street 361-594-5057

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TRAVEL LBJ Travel 361-772-0697 VETERINARY SERVICE Shiner Animal Hospital Inc. 2785 Highway 90A West 361-594-2971 WASTE MANAGEMENT Legacy Disposal 610 Airport Road, Yoakum 361-293-8044 WORKFORCE Personnel Services 940-696-3772 Remedy Therapy Staffing, PPLC 512-911-0498 Spherion Staffing & Recruiting 1127 Shorack Drive 361-541-5522

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Securities and advisory offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor.

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MEET THE NEIGHBORS CENTRALLY LOCATED

Explore the Area SHINER IS PERFECTLY SITUATED TO ALLOW VISITORS TO EXPLORE ALL THE REGION HAS TO OFFER HALLETTSVILLE – Take just a short 14–mile drive from Shiner and you’ll find the quaint town of Hallettsville. Their annual Kolache Festival every September offers a full day of family entertainment. The day starts off with the Kolache Fest Parade on the town square, then moves to the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall for the domino tournament, kolache bake-off, polka music, arts and crafts booths, kolaches and more!

YOAKUM – It’ll take you a mere 14 minutes to get to Yoakum and it’ll be worth your drive. Plan your visit around the Tom Tom Festival the first weekend in June, the Yoakum Birthday Bash the last Saturday in July, or Christmas on Grand the first weekend in December. The Yoakum Heritage Museum’s Gala is in September, St. Joseph Catholic Church Gala is in February and their popular Church Picnic is always the first weekend in August. Lutherfest is in October and Yoakum’s Annual Sip & Shop is in November.

GONZALES - Drive only 22 minutes down the road and you’ll find Gonzales - a charming south central Texas town that has much to offer history enthusiasts and those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Museums, historic homes and theaters, public squares, and a scenic state park make up the many attractions in Gonzales that provide more than enough to do, regardless of your interests.

MOULTON – Travel ten miles north and you’ll find Moulton.

The popular Moulton Jamboree is held every July at Moulton City Park. There’s free entertainment all weekend including talented, well-known music acts, a grand parade, state champion barbecue cook-off, tug-a-tractor, Go-Texan Events, tractor show, pie baking, car show, and the Miss Moulton pageant. Looking for a great meal in a historic setting? Stop in Kloesel’s Steakhouse & Bar, offering choice premium cuts of aged beef, which owners Harvey and Diana personally select, cut, trim and cook to perfection. They also serve a variety of pasta, seafood, chicken, Tex-Mex dishes, salads, and sandwiches.

Top, Yoakum’s Tom Tom Festival; middle, historic monuments on the courthouse square in Gonzales; bottom, Kloesel’s Steakhouse & Bar in dowtown Moulton.

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