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New King High principal named

By Gloria Bigger-Cantu
Jerrod Barton, the new H.M. King High School principal, said he is looking forward to working in a larger school district with a diversified population. Barton begins his first day on the job this week. More...

Unemployed residents here will be paid benefits for past weeks

Long-term unemployed will be eligible for additional weeks of benefits

The deadline for jobless residents in the Kingsville and Bishop area to qualify for emergency unemployment benefits has been extended to the week of Nov. 27. More...

Free wireless hotspot now available at public library

Residents that need access to wireless Internet can visit the Robert J. Kleberg Public Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge. More...

News

Calendar sale benefits Crime Stoppers

Volunteers will be selling Kingsville Crime Stoppers Community Birthday Calendars on Sunday, July 25 at Walmart. Proceeds benefit Kingsville Crime Stoppers. More...

Gulf War and Health

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies has released its newest report, Volume 8 of an ongoing study: “Gulf War and Health.” This time it looked at the progress of existing illnesses and new ones as well. 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(Editor’s note: Some entries may have outdated or incorrect information, to submit correct information or changes to your calendar item, call 592-4304 ext. 5.)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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Family

45th Wedding Anniversary celebrated

Larry and Kathy Butler Croxton of Lake Jackson celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2010. The couple married June 2, 1965, in Kingsville. More...

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

The H.M. King High School Alumni Association awarded two 2010 graduating seniors Ashley Martinez, left, and Jacob Espinosa with scholarships to attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville. More...

Senior Citizen Menu posted

Kleberg County Senior Citizen Congregate Dining Menu Served at the Senior Center - 720 E. Lee in 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 26 to 30. More...

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Obituaries

Virginia Marie Arthur

Virginia Marie Arthur, 70, of Kingsville, died Monday, July 19, 2010. She was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Middletown, Conn., to Raymond and Marie McAleer. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Army. More...

Santiago Trinidad De La Rosa

Santiago Trinidad De La Rosa, 75, of Kingsville, died July 21, 2010, in Kingsville. He was born July 25, 1934, to Juan and Maria De La Rosa in Sebastian. He was a retired self-employed contractor, S&M Roofing. More...

Ronald D. Hausler

Ronald D. Hausler, 62, of Kingsville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Kingsville. He was born on Sept. 2, 1947, to Howard and Myrtle Hausler in San Antonio. Mr. Hausler was the co-owner of AR Builders Mart, Inc. More...

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Kingsville youth enjoy a Colorado adventure 4th backpacking trip

By Hannah Peterson and Nicole Hewitt Photos by David Hewitt

Venture Crew 141 recently got back from their fourth backpacking trip in Colorado. This year they stayed near Buena Vista again and hiked in the Collegiate Peaks. More...

Tobin and Anne Armstrong among new inductees to Texas Heritage Hall of Honor

Six prominent Texans have been selected for induction into the Texas Heritage Hall of Honor on Sept. 24, opening day of the 2010 State Fair of Texas. More...

Ground breaking ceremony set for dining hall, honors college

By Julie Navejar Texas A&M-Kingsville

A ground breaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, for the new dining hall and the new suite-style residence hall at Texas A&M University- Kingsville. More...

Editorial

Be on the lookout for price gougers

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is warning South Texas residents to be wary of price gouging and fraudulent attempts to defraud homeowners and other residents in the aftermath of recent flooding from tropical storms. More...

Independence Day concert brought out the red, white and blue in everyone

Music Review
By David and Sue Sabrio

Concert-goers were treated to a patriotic musical treat during the fourth and final performance of the Kingsville Symphony Orchestra’s fourth season on Sunday, July 4. More...

State health department says children need vaccinations now

The Texas Department of State Health Services is encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated now to avoid the back-to-school rush later this summer. More...

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Business

County input sought for natural resource concerns

Conservation Conversation
By Robert Schmidt NRCS District Conservationist

The Kleberg-Kenedy Soil and Water Conservation District and the USDANatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public, and any organization or agencies with an interest in agriculture or conservation to attend a Local Work Group Meeting More...

Commission on Cancer accredits Christus Spohn Cancer Center

The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has named the Christus Spohn Cancer Center an Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. More...

Texas Blind Snake sneaking around

By John Ford Kleberg/Kenedy Texas AgriLife Extension

The first call of the summer was received regarding the Texas blind snake. It is not unusual for this tiny snake to appear once or twice during the year in the Kingsville area. More...

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Education

KISD to host Pre-K registration July 26-27

The Kingsville Independent School District will be hosting a prekindergarten 3 and prekindergarten 4 round up registration from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Gillett Intermediate honor roll listed

The John S. Gillett Intermediate School honor roll for the sixth six weeks of school has been announced by faculty and staff. More...

Summer School Lunch Menus posted

Kingsville ISD Breakfast Monday – Variety of cereal, yogurt, buttered toast, orange juice, milk. Tuesday – Blueberry sausage wrap, cereal, toast, orange juice, milk. More...

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Sports

MEET THE STATE TOURNEY RUNNER-UPS

MEET THE STATE TOURNEY RUNNER-UPS — Kingsville 10-year-old All-Stars are the Cal Ripken Babe Ruth 2010 State Tournament Runner-Ups. They competed July 9-11 at the Shiner Starplex in Shiner. More...

BASKETBALL CAMP

BASKETBALL CAMP — A Javelina Boys Basketball Camp was held July 12-16 at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The campers are in the shape of a “T” for TAMUK. More...

Cantus recount disappointing tournament

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Oscar Cantu’s recent trek to the U.S. Senior National Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado – his third career appearance – was supposed to be the charm, but things didn’t pan out that way. More...

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