FOOD & DRINK

Health officials in Texas are investigating an outbreak of infections from Shigella bacteria. The Texas Department of State Health Services for Public Health Region 8 is reporting the outbreak in Lavaca County but has not released the number of sick people involved. Public health officers are interviewing sick people and...

If you were traveling across the Lavaca River Bridge in Hallettsville this past week and looked to the north, you likely saw what looked to be a large herd of goats grazing along the sloped river bank. That wasn’t just an illusion, and no, our editor’s pet flock didn’t somehow...

SHINER, Texas— The independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock Beer announce the highly anticipated return of Prickly Pear summer lager, first introduced in 2012. For years, Shiner fans passionately plead for the beloved summer seasonal to come back, commenting relentlessly across social channels. Now by popular demand, Prickly Pear is available once again in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Shiner, TX – May 9, 2023 – Today, the Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, announces the addition of a new onsite distillery, the K. Spoetzl Distilling Company, which is distilling a line of Shiner Craft Spirits. After over 114 years of crafting unique and innovative brews, Spoetzl is pushing the boundaries of its Shiner family of brands with…

Shiner, a small town located about 90 miles southeast of Austin, is home to the Spoetzl Brewery, maker of the beloved Shiner beer. Taking a road trip to this small town is a “must” for beer lovers and travelers alike, offering the chance to experience the beauty of Texas’ countryside while tasting some of the Lone Star State’s finest beers.