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First baby born here in 2010

The first baby born in Kleberg County in 2010 was a girl, Nayeli Ontiveros, who arrived at 8:35 p.m. Jan. 4, 2010, at Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg. The proud parents are Norberto and Christina Ontiveros of Kingsville. More...

Public reception set for KISD trustees

The public is invited to attend a reception in honor of the Kingsville Independent School District Board of Trustees from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the school board meeting. The reception will be at the KISD Administration Building, 207 N. More...

News

Coastal Bend Blood Center announces local blood drives scheduled for January

January can be a particularly difficult month for blood centers. Blood is traditionally in short supply during this time due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. More...

Vital Statistics

By Leo H. Alarcon Kleberg County Clerk

Births Filed Virginia T. and Fernando Garcia, December 29, 2009, a boy Patricia Mesa and Jose Edward Rodriguez, December 29, 2009, a girl Daisy A. More...

ROLLOVER

There were no serious injuries following a one vehicle rollover accident around 4:15 p.m. Monday afternoon at Warren and Sixth Street. More...

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Business

Conservation Conversation

Input sought at community natural resource conservation meeting
By Robert Schmidt NRCS District Conservationist

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invite the public and any agencies with an interest in conservation issues to participate in a Local Work Group meeting to be h More...

County Agent’s Corner

Time to finalize 2010 gardening plans
By John Ford CEA-Ag

Recently, there has been increased interest in home gardening, not just locally but nationwide. More...

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Obituaries

Anna Ruth Garza

Anna Ruth Garza, 65, of Bishop, died Jan. 6, 2010. She was born Sept. 13, 1944, to Juan and Maria Gonzalez. More...

Lester Earl Ewing

Lester Earl Ewing, 70, died on January 3, 2010 in Corpus Christi. More...

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Lone Star Report

Comptroller’s seminar will answer tax questions

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs’ office regularly presents free taxpayer seminars throughout the state to help new and existing business owners understand their state tax responsibilities. More...

Wildlife photo exhibit now at Kleberg Bank

The traveling Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Exhibit, which features 259 award winning museum quality photos, is now on display at Klegerg Bank. More...

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Kingsville starts new year with decline in city sales tax revenue

Bishop, Kleberg County revenue also declines

Comptroller Susan Combs has sent cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their first sales tax allocations of 2010, $405.2 million, which is down 11.8 percent compared to January 2009. More...

Clyde Allen named 2010 Living Legend

Get ready for the mother of all roasts
By Erika Hernandez

Community leader Clyde Allen Jr. is ready to face the fire at the second annual Living Legends of Kingsville Roast and Toast sponsored by Communities in Schools. More...

Editorial

Del Corazon

Resolutions…
By Poncho Hernandez Jr.

It’s a brand new year, the beginning of a new decade, and a time for resolutions. So I’ll say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010. Ten years ago, my New Year’s resolution was to curb my spending. More...

Political cartoonists look at life…

Full Story

Deer breeding operations are huge economic boon to texas

When speaking of economic engines for our state, we must include one booming industry with a total financial impact of more than $5 billion annually. More...

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Family

Al Amin Shrine Circus comes to Kingsville

The Al Amin Shrine Circus, a true three ring circus, is coming to town with two shows Jan. 12 and Jan. 13. Shows will be at 4:15 and 6:15 each day at the J.K Northway Expo Center. More...

Crozier - Holt marraige vows recited

Melissa Denise Holt and Paul Scott Crozier were united in marriage on Nov. 14, 2009. The bride is the daughter of Melvin Moerbe and the late Margaret Moerbe of Bishop. More...

School Lunch Menus posted

H.M. King, Gillett and Memorial *Breakfast Monday – Variety of cereal, yogurt, buttered toast, orange juice, milk. Tuesday – Sausage biscuit, variety of cereal, orange juice, milk. More...

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Sports

Bishop powerlifters ready for 2010

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

After winning the 2A state powerlifting title last year, Bishop High School’s weight room has three returners this season accompanied by several lesser experienced competitors. More...

Badger Beat

By Fred Salinas Sports Correspondent

Bishop Badgers buck San Diego Vaqueros 60-52 The Bishop Badgers varsity boys basketball squad traveled to San Diego to face the Vaqueros in a district contest this past Tuesday. More...

Weekend sports notes

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Pride Basketball Santa Gertrudis Kingsville Academy High School’s varsity boys basketball team is 10-10 overall, thus far this season, after losing to Taft 59- 74 this past Tuesday. More...

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