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May 19, 2013 / Front Page

New fire chief bringing new focus

By Claudia Perez Rivas crivas@king-ranch.com

Recently hired Kingsville Fire Chief Joey Reed believes a successfull department will focus on two key areas: prevention and planning. More...

Kleberg County Airport project will include additional work

By Tim Acosta tacosta@king-ranch.com

Kleberg County commissioners on Thursday approved more than $40,000 in additional funds to the Texas Department of Transportation as part of a change order to a renovation project currently underway at the county’s airport. More...

NASK reopening Caesar Street gate

By Francoise “Fifi” Kieschnick Public Affairs Specialist NAS Kingsville

Naval Air Station-Kingsville will re-open its Caesar Street Gate during peak traffic times, Monday through Friday, beginning May 30. More...

Pursuit leads to bailout in Kingsville residential area

By Tim Acosta tacosta@king-ranch.com

An attempted traffic stop early Wednesday morning led to car and foot pursuits through a number of Kingsville neighborhoods, resulting in the arrests of four undocumented immigrants, Kingsville police said. More...

Reception Tuesday will highlight preservation

By Claudia Perez Rivas crivas@king-ranch.com

The Kingsville Historical Development Board will host a reception Tuesday in celebration of Preservation Month and to highlight historic sites in Kingsville currently being renovated. More...

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News

America's Last Patrol to host Memorial Day celebration

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America’s Last Patrol Inc. is asking the public to attend a Memorial Day celebration at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Last Patrol Ranch, located four miles northbound of Benavides on U.S. Highway 359. More...

Memorial Day ceremony to honor veterans

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The Kleberg County Veterans Service Office, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 203 and other local veterans organizations invites the public to celebrate Memorial Day at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. More...

Five honored as distinguished students during Spring commencement

By Julie Navejar TAMUK Communications

Five graduates at Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s spring commencement ceremony received the Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award, sponsored by the Student Government Association. More...

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Education

STAAR Pep rally at Bishop Primary

Bishop Primary School recently held a STAAR pep rally for the third grade students. Each grade level performed a cheer/chant and posted signs with encouraging messages. More...

Nationals bound

Santa Gertrudis Academy High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) recently attended the 2013 Texas HOSA State Conference in Galveston. More...

Kingsway Leadership Academy honor roll listed

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Kingsway Leadership Academy has announced the fifth six weeks honor roll. First grade All A: Daniella Castro, David Chavez, Elijah J. Johnson, Jonathan E. Mendoza, Isabel Munoz, Sophia Pan, Savannah E. Solis More...

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Business

Robstown Hardware Company celebrates 100th anniversary

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It’s not often that a local community-owned and operated business gets the chance to celebrate 100 years of success. When a company does, it’s a tribute to the strong commitment of a supportive community. More...

José Dodier Jr. re-elected to Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

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José O. Dodier Jr. of Zapata was re-elected on May 7 to serve a twoyear term on the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Dodier represents TSSWCB State District Three, which consists of 50 counties in South Texas. More...

SWCDS in State District III to elect TSSWCB board bember

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Soil and water conservation districts in State District Three will elect a member to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board on Tuesday, May 7. The election will be held at 5 p.m. in the Spring Creek Place Event Center in Victoria. More...

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Obituaries

Roy A. Gutierrez

Roy A. Gutierrez, 59, of Bishop, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in San Antonio. He was born April 1, 1954 in Kingsville to Procopio Gutierrez Sr. and Aurora Davila Gutierrez. Gutierrez was a musician. Gutierrez was a member of Templo Galilea in Bishop. More...

Carol Jeanette Jordan

Carol Jeanette Jordan, 71, of Alvin passed away on May 10, 2013. Jeanette was born on Jan. 20, 1942 in Kingsville, Texas. More...

Jose Angel Garcia Sr.

Jose Angel Garcia Sr., 83, of Kingsville, died Thursday, May 16, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kingsville Memorial Funeral Home. More...

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Breaking News - 8:16 PM

Kingsville falls, Bishop and Academy advance in playoffs - Free Access

By Staff Reports

Below are local teams' scores for Saturday's softball and baseball playoff games. More...

Brahmas, Badgers, Lions post wins

Lady Brahmas drop first game to La Grange

Staff Report

The Bishop Badgers took Game 1 of their Regional Quarterfinals series against the Refugio Bobcats Friday night, 8-0. The H.M. King Brahmas and the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lady Lions also picked up wins in their series. More...

District judge questions security

By Tim Acosta tacosta@king-ranch.com

Ongoing security concerns at the Kleberg County Courthouse have led to the enactment of an order from 105th District Judge Angelica Hernandez that will relocate court cases from the building for the foreseeable future. More...

New foundation to help KISD classrooms

By Claudia Perez Rivas crivas@king-ranch.com

A new foundation has been organized in order to help support educational programs for students and staff of the Kingsville Independent School District. More...

Crime Stoppers hosting dinner theater mystery

By Claudia Perez Rivas crivas@king-ranch.com

What happens when a party turns into a crime-solving evening where guests dress up as fairy tale characters and help solve a crime? More...

More bids sought for KISD security projects

By Claudia Perez Rivas crivas@king-ranch.com

The Kingsville Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting last week to discuss revising the scope of work for several schools that are in the process of being improved. More...

Sports

Brahmas, Badgers, Lions post wins

Lady Brahmas drop first game to La Grange

Staff Report

Community pep rally held for Brahmas

By Jaime Gonzalez jgonzalez@king-ranch.com

H.M. King High School held a community pep rally Thursday in support of the Brahma baseball and Lady Brahma softball teams' run through the postseason. More...

Bishop Badger Athletic Booster Club hosts awards banquet

By Jaime Gonzalez jgonzalez@king-ranch.com

The Bishop Badger Athletic Booster Club hosted the Bishop Badgers Sports Banquet Tuesday, recognizing and awarding all the Badger athletes from the 2012-13 school year. More...

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Editorial

Respecting life and protecting property

Guest Commentary

Dist 43 State Rep. J.M. Lozano

Incidents of human trafficking and smuggling of undocumented persons near the border continue to be an issue; one that affects the safety of American citizens, the lives of the smuggled persons, and the property of those whose lands serve as a hotbed More...