April 25, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE MOMENT

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KISD seeks input on new boundaries

The Kingsville Independent School District has proposed boundary changes for the elementary school zones for the 2010-2011 school year. More...

Garcia seeks another term as commissioner

Kingsville City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Al Garica is seeking another two-year term in the May 8 Kingsville City Commission election ballot. More...

Bishop mayor announces re-election bid

Bishop Mayor Victor Ramos has announced his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming May 8 city election. Ramos has been mayor since 2008 and is seeking his second term. While in office, Ramos said he has worked hard for the people of Bishop. More...

News

MUSIC REVIEW

Multi-faceted KSO concert honors health care professionals
By Sue and David Sabrio

The Kingsville Symphony Orchestra’s third concert of the season highlighted a variety of musical styles and periods as it dedicated its Sunday, April 11, program to the health care professionals of Kingsville and the surrounding area. More...

Tree planting ceremony in honor of child abuse victim

IN MEMORIAM -— Members of Texas A&M University-Kingsville fraternity Omega Delta Phi planted a tree April 14 on the grounds of the Kleberg County courthouse in memory of Clayton Durham, a 12 year-old Ricardo resident who More...

It’s time again for Fill the Boot for MDA

The Kingsville Professional Firefighters and Kingsville Fire Department would like your support for Jerry’s kids and MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association during their annual Fill the Boot collection drive. More...

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Family

Knobby finger joints indicate osteoarthritis

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I’m beginning to get little knobs on my finger joints. I believe this is arthritis, and I have seen it in the advanced stages. What can I do to prevent it from getting worse? -- Anon. More...

Fad is bad!

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Seniors notice more than youngsters do

A new study has shown that we seniors take in more information from the environment. More...

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Obituaries

Olivia Silva

Olivia Silva, 83, died on April 21, 2010 in Kingsville. She was born on October 2, 1926 to Maximino and Josefa De Leon in Los Ramones N.L. Mexico. She was a retired housewife. More...

Jeana P. LaRue

Jeana P. LaRue, 78, of Falfurrias, died April 20, 2010, at a local hospital. She was born on Feb. 2, 1932, to Wilburn Warren Price and Fannie Stella Roach Price in Mount Pleasant. More...

Ruth B. Kelly

Ruth B. Kelly, 81, of Kingsville, died April 20, 2010, in Kingsville. She was born on June 24, 1928, in Three Rivers, to Thomas Brown and Dorthea Griswold Brown. More...

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Early voting starts Monday

Plenty of issues to consider
By Erika Hernandez

Everything from school bond issues and creation of an ambulance district to election of city officials and school trustees are on May 8 ballots, with early voting getting underway Monday. More...

Bishop juvenile ‘fight-club’ incident under investigation

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Bishop High School Principal Ray A. Garza was at his home where a ‘fight-club’ incident took place involving a handful of teenagers last weekend. More...

TAMUK prof to be honored by French government for education commitment

By Adriana Garza
Texas A&M-Kingsville

For nearly 40 years Texas A&M University- Kingsville Regents Professor Dr. Jacqueline Thomas has worked to promote French culture and language throughout the country, and now the French government is recognizing her years of dedication. More...

Reyes seeking Bishop City Council seat

Benito Reyes Jr. of Bishop has announced his candidacy for the Bishop City Council, Place 4, in the May 8 city election. More...

Editorial

Letters to the Editor

Epiphany School says ‘thank you’

Epiphany School would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their help in making our “Denim and Diamonds” Annual Spring Auction honoring Mr. Rollin Smith a huge success: Ricki W. Cunningham, Dr. E.C. More...

DEL CORAZON

It’s raining frogs …
By Poncho Hernandez Jr.

While I have never had a knack for writing poetry, rhyming words has never been a problem. More...

Guest Commentary

Another Earth Day has come and gone, but for farmers and ranchers, every day is Earth Day
By Todd Staples
Texas Agriculture Commissioner

With so much recent attention given to climate change and “going green,” now is a great time to applaud the environmental responsibility of Texas farmers and ranchers - and hopefully dispel a few myths along the way. More...

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Business

Celebrating 75 years on Conservation Day

By Robert Schmidt
NRCS District Conservationist

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will celebrate its 75th anniversary on April 27, 2010. More...

County Agent’s Corner

Rain, mosquitoes and fire ants
By John Ford
Texas AgriLife Extension Service Kleberg-Kenedy

Following the rains of the past two weeks, it will be several days before low-lying areas in Kleberg County become dry. There will be standing water for an extended period in some locations. More...

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Education

KISD TAKS testing schedule posted

The Kingsville Independent School District has released the TAKS testing schedule for the week of April 26-30. Tuesday, April 27: Math - grades 3-4; Math – grades 6-7; Math – grade 10; and ELA - EXIT level retest. More...

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HARVEY DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS RECOGNIZED — A.D. More...

HARVEY PLANS FOR THE OPENING OF NEW SCHOOL —

Elizabeth Garza, Sonia Castillo, Alma Cantu, and Liza Jimenez work on planning for the 2010- 2011 A.D. Harvey School opening. More...

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Sports

Castillo No-No’s Longhorns, Badgers win 32-2A title

By Rey Sifuentes

Either Laura Castillo’s pitches were too fast or Hebbronville’s bats were too slow as the hurler threw a five-inning no-hitter and Bishop High School’s varsity softball team tore through the Longhorns 10-0 and won the District 32-2A More...

Three up and three down for Lady Brahmas

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Playoffs are not wishful thinking for H.M. King High School’s varsity softball team, they are an expectation. More...

Badger boy’s golf team regional tournament results posted

The Bishop Badgers boy’s golf team recently participated in the regional golf tournament held this past Monday and Tuesday, April 19-20 in New Braunfels. With a score of 733, the Badgers finished fifth out of 16 teams. A.J. More...

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