Art Professor Emeritus Maurice Schmidt knew he wanted to be an artist since he was a teenager. What he wasn’t sure of was if the profession of artist was a proper profession within his religious faith of Judaism. More...

THRIFTY CONSUMERS know the benefits of clipping coupons and redeeming instant cash rebates at the checkout counter. Manufacturers and retailers often draw in shoppers by offering these immediate discounts at the time of purchase. More...

It was an emotional night for the Rev. Paul Puthenangady as he continually thanked and expressed his gratitude at his appreciation and farewell celebration that honored him for 35 years of service as a priest with the last eight years at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. More...

Army Pvt. Gustavo L. Hernandez graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. More...

Julia Felma Yarborough Banner was born in New Orleans on Feb. 11, 1918, to Thomas Walter Yarborough and Edna Segrue Yarborough. She died Jan. 17, 2010, in Austin. She was raised and went to school in McComb, Mississippi. She was a policewoman in Baton Rouge, La., worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco and finally worked for King Ranch until 1983 when she retired. More...

Santa Gertrudis Kingsville Academy High School’s varsity boys basketball team is 1-0 in District 32-A after defeating Santa Maria 51-44 this past Friday. The Pride scored 13 points in the first quarter, 13 in the second, nine in the third and 16 in the final period. More...