Shiner, a city in Texas’s Lavaca County, owes its name to Henry B. Shiner, who generously donated 250 acres to facilitate the construction of a railroad right-of-way.

Shiner is where the renowned Kaspar Companies are located, which is among the longest-running companies in the United States. Kaspar Companies is a holding firm that includes Ranch Hand Truck Accessories, Texas Precious Metals, and various other enterprises.

The city boasts a total area of 2.4 square miles, with a mere 0.41% of that consisting of water, according to the United States Census Bureau.

According to the 2020 US census data, the city had a population of 2,127 individuals living in 798 households, which included 589 families.

The educational needs of Shiner’s residents are met by two distinct school systems. The Shiner Independent School District is responsible for the public education of the city’s students, with Shiner High School being the home of the Comanches. Additionally, Shiner Catholic School provides an alternative option for those seeking a faith-based education, with St. Paul High School and St. Ludmila Elementary School serving students of all ages.

The Shiner Gazette, a weekly publication, has been in circulation since its inception in 1892.

Prominent individuals include Jeremy Fikac, a former MLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Montreal Expos from 2001 to 2004; Logan Ondrusek, a current MLB pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles since 2010; Vic Roznovsky, a former MLB catcher for the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies from 1964 to 1969; Carroll Sembera, a former MLB pitcher for the Houston Astros and Montreal Expos from 1965 to 1970; and Ross Youngs, a MLB baseball player who played for the New York Giants from 1917 to 1926 and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.