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May 20, 2012 / Front Page

Family remembers Frank Wearden Jr.

While Kleberg County authorities continue their investigation into the death of a 34-yearold man, family members are remembering the impact he had on their lives. More...

Kleberg County Jail could see revenue shortfall

By Tim Olmeda tolmeda@king-ranch.com

Kleberg County officials are looking at ways to ensure the county meets revenue benchmarks for this fiscal year, but are questioning why the Kleberg County Jail has not received any new revenue thus far. More...

SGISD names new high school principal

By Gloria Bigger-Cantu gbiggercantu@king-ranch.com

A new principal has been named for Santa Gertrudis Academy High School. The Santa Gertrudis Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Leslie Dragon as the new principal at its regular meeting on Monday. His duties begin this summer. More...

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Sports

Matthew Garza plays ball with the Badgers

By Jonathan Adams reporter@king-ranch.com

The Bishop Badgers baseball team acquired a new player whose height, age and weight made no difference as he pitched a perfect game at a recent practice. More...

Champion baseball game dedicated to Madelyn Perez

The Champion Angels baseball team played in the Pony League Saturday, May 12. The team consists of special needs children. More...

Bishop Junior High district tennis tournament results posted

Submitted Item

The Bishop Junior High School tennis program started with 106 interested athletes this season. The new tennis complex made tennis season very manageable with so many athletes. More...

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Editorial

About late bloomers

Guest Commentary

Ben Figueroa

Malcolm Gladwell writes in the New Yorker about late bloomers, people who in the early years of their education in school may not shine like we expect a child prodigy to perform. More...

Drawn to Politics

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Letter to the Editor

What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander

Editor: At the Kingsville City Commission meeting on April 23, Commissioner Wilson caused some laughter from the audience when he used the old adage, “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” More...

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Family

Accident survivor thanks paramedic eight years later

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, Erica Garcia, an 18-year-old Bishop High School senior, was driving her car through the dense early morning fog on her way to school. More...

BHS 35-year reunion planned

The Bishop High School Class of 1977 will host their 35-Year Reunion beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 in Beeville. A nominal fee for the cost of food is required. Attendees must bring their own beer and ice chests. More...

Woman’s Club of Kingsville selected as ‘Outstanding Club in Texas’

Submitted Item

The 115th Annual Convention of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs was conducted recently in Beaumont. Presiding at the meeting was TFWC President Dorothy Roberts of Aransas Pass. More...

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Leaky situation for Bishop water tower

By Tim Olmeda tolmeda@king-ranch.com

Officials with the City of Bishop are looking for a solution to new problems that have arisen with the recently renovated water tower. Public Work Director Panfilo “Bom” Flores Jr. More...

Need for county airport security examined

By Tim Olmeda tolmeda@king-ranch.com

Members of the Kleberg County Airport Advisory Commission appeared before county leaders on Monday to provide an update on the airports activities and needs, primarily security. More...

Kleberg County early voting underway

By Tim Olmeda tolmeda@king-ranch.com

Early voting is underway in Kleberg County for the May 29 Primary Election, with a little more than 500 voters casting their ballots as of Friday. More...

Closing arguments commence in URI case

By Tim Olmeda tolmeda@king-ranch.com

Closing arguments began on Friday in the case between Kleberg County and Uranium Resources Inc. in the 105th District Court of Judge Angelica Hernandez. More...

News

County commissioners declare proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Brush Country Court Appointed Special Advocates recently appeared before Kleberg County Commissioners in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, which was held in April. More...

Pinewood Derby results announced

Submitted Item

Law enforcement officers from Kleberg and Kenedy counties recently took part in the second Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Pinewood Derby Competition, benefitting Kingsville Boy Scout Troop 186 . More...

KISD swears in newly elected members

Signing paperwork after their oath of office ceremony are the incoming Kingsville Independent School District Board of Trustees who were elected to office May 12. More...

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Education

Texas A&M-Kingsville holds spring commencement May 11

By Julie Navejar TAMUK Communications

More than 740 prospective graduates crossed the stage to receive their degrees during three commencement ceremonies held at the Steinke Physical Education Center at Texas A&M University- Kingsville Friday, May 11. More...

Math champs recognized

St. Paul Lutheran School in Bishop has announced the Speed Drill Champs for the fifth grading period of the school year. More...

B aker-Martinez earns Doctorate of Education degree

Submitted Item

Darcy Baker-Martinez earned a Doctorate of Education degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and received her degree in a commencement ceremony conducted May 11, 2012. More...

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Business

Downtown Kingsville: Cactus Flower brings life, color to downtown area

Business Spotlight

Lucille Thomas Kruse

When strolling along Kleberg Avenue, one might notice the flash of bright colors from the windows of the Cactus Flower. The colorful dresses and artistic displays in the windows give the look of summer and days of vacations and leisure. More...

USDA celebrates 150 years

Conservation Conversation

By Robert Schmidt NRCS District Conservationist

On May 15, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing “at the seat of Government of the United States a Department of Agriculture.” More...

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