Shiner News

Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., public can pop non-banned fireworks. Aerial fireworks are prohibited.

By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn't have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew in a one-stoplight town that's not on the way to anywhere, and much larger regional brewers long ago succumbed to consolidation and the muscle of national brewers.

Daniel Castaneda of San Antonio grills up some corn and chicken Thursday at Corpus Christi Beach.

The Dewitt-Lavaca County Aggie Moms Club hosted a Howdy Party and Social honoring the DeWitt-Lavaca County Aggie students on June 14, at the Green Dickson Park-Ward Pavilion in Shiner.

Desperate times call for desperate measures - that is, if you can call a spa vacation a desperate act.

A trio of entertainers highlight this month's entertainment at the Cuero Country Opry Thursday.

Gonzales-based American National Bank is opening a new branch location in New Braunfels and changing its name.

The Starr Building opened in 1954 as American National Bank. See historical and current photos of the office building with this story online at statesman.com. Larry Kolvoord 2005 AMERICAN-STATESMAN The Starr Building is known for its lobby mural, created by modern artist Seymour Fogel.

Natalia Caroline Johana Ahrens Minzenmayer passed away on May 27, 2009 in a local hospital, and is at peace by her husband's side.

Originally published May 22, 2009 at 9:03 p.m., updated May 22, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. VAN VLECK Name: Lacy Johnson Grade: 11th Competing at state: Theatrical costume designing competition doesn't hold a district or region contest, it's all judged together.

Originally published May 21, 2009 at 6:42 p.m., updated May 21, 2009 at 9:42 p.m. These are among the Memorial Day events planned in the region.

The newly renovated Sengelmann Hall opens the first weekend in June and is located at 531 Main St.

ATHENS, Texas-The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the winners in the 2009 State-Fish Art Contest.

Once again, The First Christian Church of Bonham offers the community an evening of entertainment and outstanding music for FREE.

"Our pleasures were simple. They included survival." - Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander World War II The final victory over Germany came on May 7, 1945, at a schoolhouse in Reims, France, which served as Gen.

Music, beer, barbecue and chain saws - now that's how to spend a Saturday in Austin, Texas.

Texas representatives and senators Wednesday celebrated the centennial of Shinera s Spoetzl Brewery at the State Capitol.

Austin's a fit city. There's no doubt about it. Journey along with Pamela LeBlanc as she explores all that's out there for the fitness-minded. If you use an RSS reader, here is feed for Fit City: XML .

In case you hadn't heard, it's Spoetzl Brewery's 100th anniversary this year . Seriously. They're so beloved in Texas and beyond they need the whole year to celebrate.

Shiner Commemorator Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, Texas www.shiner.com 6.7 percent ABV The Spoetzl Brewery has been releasing specialty beers the past several years counting down to this year's 100th anniversary.