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NEW KISD SCHOOL —

NEW KISD SCHOOL — Progress continues on the construction of the new A.D. Harvey Elementary School that is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. More...

Regents approve vet technology program for A&M-Kingsville

Next step is Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
By Julie Navejar Texas A&M-Kingsville

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved the creation of a bachelor’s degree in animal-wildlife veterinary technology for Texas A&M University- Kingsville. More...

Free concert set for school supply effort

A back-to-school free concert with The Cuveralls performing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church parking lot, located in the historic downtown Kingsville area. More...

News

Despite tragedy, there is joy at the Pena household

the Pena household By Erika Hernandez

Monica Pena, a victim of a recent fire in Riviera, which left her family without a home, was overjoyed Monday when her son, Wyatt, came home for a two-week leave from his second tour in Iraq. Wyatt, 24, is a 2004 graduate of H.M. More...

Vital Statistics

Births Helen A. Scott and Clyde Clack, July 19, 2010, a boy Julie A. Betancourt and Luis A. More...

Municipal Warrants Issued

Maria E Ambriz, 422 E Ave C, City Ordinance John Paul Briseno, 802 E Henrietta, Failure to appear Norma Lee Bueno, 492 CoRd 323, Orange Grove, Failure to appear Oscar Bueno Jr, 1502 E Huisache, Failure to appear Jonathan James Clappison, 215 More...

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Family

Trivia Test

4. A raven and a dove 6. El Greco which originated in Canada, already • Weatherproofing in the winter 5. “Lyin’ Eyes” by the Eagles 7. More...

Salome's Stars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t gnash those pearly whites because you might have to delay your plans. This could give the Lucky Lamb a better perspective of what’s been done, and what still needs doing. More...

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Obituaries

Joe W. Hanson

Joe W. Hanson, 74, former Kingsville resident, passed away July 25, 2010, in Giddings, Texas. Hanson grew up in the Luling area and attended Lockhart High School. More...

Eloise C. McDonald

Mrs. McDonald was a long-time resident of Kingsville, Tex, until she moved to be with her son in Chowchilla, Ca. in 2004. Mrs. McDonald “went home” on May 28, 2010 at the young age of 89. More...

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Benefit concert set Saturday for leukemia victim

leukemia victim By Erika Hernandez

A benefit concert for leukemia patient Gabriel J. Mata, 36, of Kingsville will be held Friday, July 30 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Texas Ranch Club, located at 406 N. Sixth St. Alex J. More...

Operation Role Model spotlights volunteer spirit of teen group

By Gloria Bigger-Cantu They are a group of young

They are a group of young people who believe in helping people in need. Their volunteer work ranges from helping fire victims to accompanying local school participants to Special Olympics out of town events. More...

Now it’s up to the voters to decide on changes to elect commissioners

By Erika Hernandez

A petition that calls for a City of Kingsville charter amendment election to change city government representation to a sevenmember, single district city commission was certified Monday by city secretary Edna Lopez. More...

Editorial

Move by police association to amend city charter from five members to seven members does not have real purpose

Editor: Review the Facts: The Kingsville Record (July 17 issue) states that the Kingsville Law Enforcement Association headed by Sgt. More...

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Congress’ passage of unemployment benefits extension to help many Texans

AUSTIN — Out-of-work Texans will have until Nov. 27 to qualify for unemployment benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission reported July 23. More...

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Education

Riviera ISD plans Focus group meeting

Riviera ISD’s District Site-Based Decision Making committee would like community input into the direction for the future of the school district. The DSBDM committee is made up of administrators, teachers, parents and community members. More...

Student poetry wins state

By DeAnna Hamblin Riviera ISD

Imagine the excitement of receiving news your writing just earned a first place ranking at a state competition. That is just what happened to ninth grader Jack Burdock, Riviera ISD student. More...

Internet, computer Q&A session set

The Robert J. Kleberg Public Library will be hosting a special question and answer session on computer and Internet use every Friday through Aug. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...

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Sports

Fonseca to fight for world title

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Homer ‘El Oso’ Fonseca will fight Hector ‘Hurricane’ Ferreyro with the International Boxing Council World Heavyweight Title on the line. The fighters square off on Friday, Aug. 6, at the Energy Arena in Laredo. More...

TROPHY TROUT

Moses Garcia of Bishop displays his personal best trophy trout caught in Riviera’s Baffin Bay using a pink DOA shrimp on a popping cork on June 18. More...

All American Nominees

All America n Nomi nees — Pictured are front row, Kaylie Windham, Nina Munoz, Alex Quinones, Lauren Bunch, Chelsea Maldonado, Emily Pena and Mariah Ramos; back row, Laci Bernal, Brittany Pena, Gina Vasquez, Niki Westbrook, Maddie Yaklin, Jaqui More...

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