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IT’S NOT THE FOURTH OF JULY UNTIL YOU SEE THE FLAGS

Coldwell Banker Homestead Properties continues its annual tradition of placing flags in various residential neighborhoods throughout the city in celebration of Independence Day. More...

Dr. Clay Mathis new director of KRIRM

By Jason Marton
Texas A&M-Kingsville

Dr. Clay P. More...

Alex spares this area

By Erika Hernandez

Residents of Kingsville and the surrounding area braced themselves as Hurricane Alex made landfall as a category 2 hurricane around 9 p.m. Wednesday just 100 miles South of Brownsville with winds of 105 mph. More...

Patriotic concert reminder

The Kingsville Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Patriotic Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in Jones Auditorium, 855 N. Armstrong, on the Texas A&M University-Kingsville campus. More...

News

Kinder and gentler meeting from county commissioners

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Kleberg County Judge Pete De La Garza reminded everyone at a Monday afternoon meeting of the Kleberg County Commissioners Court at the Courthouse Annex that he had the power to hold anyone in contempt of court, charge then a fine, put them in jail, More...

Summer Clubs & Organizations Calendar

(Editor’s note: Some entries may have outdated or incorrect information, to submit correct information or changes to your calendar item, call 592-4304 ext. 5.) Monday More...

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Business

Conservation Conversation

Pollinators: Part two
By Robert Schmidt
NRCS District
Conservationist

Last week’s column covered the basics and importance of pollinators to our existence on this earth. In part two this week, we will talk about how humans can affect pollinators. Get connected with nature and watch for pollinators. More...

University Police Department to sponsor car show

By Adriana Garza
Texas A&M-Kingsville

The University Police Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will be holding their 5th annual Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicle Car Show 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at Javelina Stadium. More...

Paying for pet food

Too many seniors are considering giving away their pets or taking them to the shelter. Often the senior is on a limited budget, and it’s getting too difficult to pay for pet food. If you’re in this group, help is available. More...

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Education

H.M. King FFA members receive scholarships

The H.M. King FFA organization held its award banquet and dinner on May 26. The following members received scholarships for their participation and service to the organization. Bryan N. More...

First year seminar focuses on Caribbean literature

By Adriana Garza
Texas A&M-Kingsville

Educators from across South Texas gathered at Texas A&M University-Kingsville last week to learn more about the culture of one of the most dynamic regions of the Western Hemisphere—the Caribbean. More...

Meet the KISD J.R. Perez Elementary Folklorico group

The J.R. Perez Elementary folklorico group participated in several successful events, recitals, and school performances this past school year including their 10th Annual Folklorico Recital on May 22 that drew in about 1,000 spectators. More...

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Sports

South Texas Rage Softball Team brings home state championship

The 2010 South Texas Rage Softball Team participated in the Texas ASA 16&U Class “A” State Championship recently and came home state champions. More...

KBC fighter wins national title

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Fifteen-year old Rianna Rios – of the Kingsville Boxing Club - is not your average high school student when she laces up the boxing gloves. More...

SUMMER SPEED CAMP

SUMMER SPEED CAMP — H.M. King High School athletes go through some agility drills during the Brahma Summer Speed Camp going on this past week. More...

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KISD plans big changes

Academic achievement is the goal
By Gloria Bigger-Cantu

The Kingsville Independent School District will implement some changes that will impact some programs and personnel with the ultimate goal of academic achievement for all students to guarantee present and future successes. More...

Team USA recruits Bishop national champ

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Bishop Power-lifter Travis Charles was asleep on Wednesday morning when his mother Gracie Barreto woke him up with the news that he had just been recruited as a new member of the U.S.A. World Power- Lifting Team. More...

Dr. Grace Ruiz named new J.S. Gillett School principal

By Gloria Bigger-Cantu

Dr. Grace V. Ruiz has been named as the new principal at J. S. Gillett Intermediate School. The announcement was made at the regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Kingsville Independent School District held Tuesday night. More...

Holiday trash schedule set

The City of Kingsville offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Fourth of July. More...

Editorial

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gov. Dolph Briscoe, who led Texas through most of the 1970s, has died

AUSTIN — Former Gov. Dolph Briscoe Jr., 87, died June 27 after a lengthy illness. Briscoe was Texas’ 41st governor. More...

Financial support is appreciated

Editor: I, Gabriel J. Mata, and family would like to take the time to thank you all for your generosity and kindness in helping me in a time of need. The money raised during the fundraiser will help provide for my Leukemia Cancer Treatment. More...

APRIL FUGITIVE UNIT OPERATION ROUNDS UP 13 SEX PREDATORS

by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott

SINCE DAY ONE, PROTECTING TEXAS children has been a top priority at the Office of the Attorney General. Early in this administration, we uncovered a troubling statistic. More...

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Family

SENIOR NEWS LINE

if they know of a local help organization. Many big chain pet stores are donating food to organizations on the local level. Call the pet stores in your area and ask if they know of local help organizations or if they donate to any. More...

Senior Citizen Menu posted

Kleberg County Senior Citizen Congregate Dining Menu Served at the Senior Center - 720 E. Lee, Kingsville Ricardo Senior Center and Riviera Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for the week of July 5 - 9. More...

Kingsville Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award

Nine fifth and sixth grade girls of Girl Scout Troop 9219 have earned their Girl Scout Bronze Awards. More...

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Obituaries

Juanita F. Perez

Juanita F. Perez, age 88, a resident of Bishop, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in Kingsville. She was born on November 7, 1921 in Mexico to Santos Flores and Paula Cantu Flores. Mrs. Perez, a homemaker, was a devout member of St. More...

Carol Ann Tullos Perez

Carol Ann Tullos Perez, 38, of Kingsville, died June 28, 2010. Perez was born on July 26, 1971, in Augusta, Ga., to Billy T. Tullos and Hildegard Neudecker Tullos. Survivors include her husband, Raymond G. More...

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