December 23, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Merry Christmas

MUSICAL LIGHTS — Bruce Ainsworth’s home at 1701 Santa Cecilia in Kingsville, is a musical display of lights for the whole community to enjoy. More...

Norma Alvarez seeks third term

Jennifer Silv a Commissioner Norma Nelda Alvarez is seeking a third term as the Kleberg County Precinct 2 Commissioner in the March 2010 Democratic Primary election. More...

Jennifer Silva announces candidacy

Jennifer Whittington Silva has announced her candidacy for Kleberg County District Clerk in the 2010 March Democratic primary. More...

News

Our Lady of Good Counsel organizes ‘Our First Christmas in Heaven’ Mass

By Adrian R. Garcia

Getting through the holidays, especially Christmas, the first year after the loss of a loved one can be extremely difficult and painful for friends and families. More...

TAMUK announces Christian Ferris as new career services director

By Julie Navejar Texas A&M-Kingsville

Christian Ferris has joined the staff at Texas A&M University-Kingsville as director of career services. He has been on the job since Dec. 1. More...

2009 PDAP Art Contest winners announced

Riv iera Th e Annua l Palmer Drug Abuse Program’s 2009 Art Contest judging took place at the Kleberg County Courthouse recently. The event celebrated Red Ribbon Week and PDAP’s commitment to a drug-free community. More...

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Family

Lettersto Santa

J.S. Gillett - 21st Century Dear Santa, I would like if you would give me an x-Box 360 and my own wii for Christmas this year. More...

25 Tips to Survive Holiday Gatherings

It doesn’t take a miracle to get through the season’s holiday parties with grace and good cheer. More...

The Mixing Bowl

Gingerbread Cutouts If you want to hang these cookies on a wreath or tree, make 1 or 2 holes in the top of each cookie before baking. After decorating, thread nylon fishing line or thin ribbon through the holes in each cookie for hanging. More...

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Obituaries

Roel Moralez Villarreal

Former Kingsville resident, Roel Moralez Villarreal, 65, of Cypress, died Dec. 20, 2009, in Houston. He was born on Feb. 6, 1944, in Riviera to Simon Villarreal and Delfina Moralez Villarreal. More...

Juanita G. Garza

Juanita G. Garza, 89, of Kingsville, died Dec. 21, 2009, in Kingsville. She was born on Dec. 27, 1919, in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Delfino Garza and Anastacia Garza. She was the former owner of D. Garza Grocery until her retirement. More...

Antonia T. Gomez

Antonia T. Gomez, of Harlingen, 102, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at her residence in Harlingen, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 28, 1907, to Teodoso Tanguma and Eusebia Alaniz. More...

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Lone Star Report

Chamber to host PowerPoint seminar

Bring your lunch and join everyone for a workshop on PowerPoint presentation techniques at the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. The workshop begins at noon. More...

TIPRO Announces Leadership

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Bishop fire tragedy brings out the best in people here

By Erika Hernandez

The 24 residents of the Bishop Plaza Apartments, who lost their homes and belongings in last week’s fire, have received overwhelming assistance in donations from the community and surrounding areas, reflecting the Christmas spirit. More...

Artisan’s work reflects enthusiasm, personality

By Gloria Bigger-Cantu

Throughout her life Betty Kelly Chambliss has demonstrated her many talents in many artistic endeavors ranging from oil painting to her latest project creating bird feeders. She admits she has a passion for whatever project she undertakes. More...

Editorial

Job One: Foster entrepreneurship

The White House didn’t invite the firms that will create new jobs to its “job summit” -- dominated by the CEOs of big firms, Ivy League economists and union officials -- because they weren’t available. More...

Christmas is 2 languages …

By Poncho Hernandez Jr.

In South Texas, speaking English or Spanish is a matter of choice. And you can certainly hum Jingle Bells or Feliz Navidad without causing too much of a stir no matter where you are. More...

Sen. Lucio encourages generosity during holiday

As in the past, I encourage volunteerism and generosity during the holidays. Many of us feel that we have little time or money to give. But all of us have something to offer. More...

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Education

SARITA SCHOOL HELPS BISHOP FIRE VICTIMS

SARITA SCHOOL HELPS BISHOP FIRE VICTIMS — The Sarita Elementary School Student Council had its first fundraiser on December 17, 2009. More...

Winter Commencement ceremonies held at Texas A&M-Kingsville

By Julie Navejar Texas A&M-Kingsville

It was the end of the college era, but the beginning of a new career and a bright future as 374 students received degrees from Texas A&M University-Kingsville during two winter commencement ceremonies held Friday, Dec. More...

La Posada Door Decorating Contest winners announced

The 2009 La Posada Door Decorating Contest took place Dec. 10-11 with six schools participating. The winners are as follows: Harrel Elementary - Mrs. Vasquez, first grade Lamar Elementary - Mrs. Luera and Ms. More...

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Sports

So what are your top 2009 sports moments

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

A little more than a week remains before 2009 is completely written in the history books. And what a year it has been! More...

UNDEFEATED

UNDEFEATED — The Kingsville Tornados “U10” team finished the KYSO fall 2009 season undefeated. More...

Badger Beat

By Fred Salinas Sports Correspondent

Badgers win district opener over Premont 70-60 The Bishop Badgers varsity basketball squad opened district play with a 70-60 win over the Premont Cowboys this past Friday, Dec. 18 in Bishop. More...

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