Rather than confuse everybody, the church and army bosses just kept the same name. Also in Shiner is the Spoetzl Brewery , Texas' oldest independent brewery and one of the nation's largest specialty beer makers, making five different brands. You can tour on weekdays at no charge. Note also the vividly painted walls and ceilings, typical of the Czech tradition, in particular. If you're lucky, you will be in town on July 7, when the community celebrates its birthday.
Most bedrooms have private baths and phones.
Czech Me Inn. The owners are Hank and Mary Ann Novak. Hank entertains guests with his accordion music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. To gild the lily and splurge a bit, consider staying in La Bahia Presidio itself. In addition to the bedrooms, there's a spacious living room and a full kitchen, as well as a big private bathroom with shower, no tub.