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. For this reason, parishioners at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Kingsville felt the need to organize, “Our First Christmas in Heaven” Mass. More...

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. Many of them don’t even exist yet. More...

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. Your friend, Yazmeen Govea Dear Santa, I want 4 Christmas is a netedo Dsi, computer, puppy doggy, kitten, a little car, AKA Ipod touch. I’ve Been Bad LoL. Samantha Vidal More...

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

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. Villarreal was employed at Texas A&M University- Kingsville as Director of Financial Aid until his retirement. More...

A little more than a week remains before 2009 is completely written in the history books. And what a year it has been! Everything from state champs, to state contenders, teams that surprised us and moments we all probably would like to forget that took place in this paper’s readership. So far here is a rough draft of my top 12. More...

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. Call the chamber at 361- 592-6438 to reserve a spot for the workshop. More...