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Riviera tax values drop sharply

The Riviera Independent School District showed a dramatic decrease this year in estimated taxable values which could impact the outcome of the district’s $18.5 million bond election Saturday. More...

Accident fatal to Bishop man

Law enforcement officials believe alcohol may have been a factor in the death of a 24-year-old Bishop man killed in an early morning rollover accident south of Petronila Monday morning. More...

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Sports

A&M-Kingsville opens student recreation center

It didn’t take long for the Javelina faithful to get things up and running once Texas A&M University- Kingsville’s new Student Recreation Center opened its doors this past Tuesday. University President Dr. Steven H. More...

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TOURNAMENT WINNERS — Praise Victory Worship Center held its 10th annual horseshoe tournament on Saturday, May 1. More...

Badger Beat

Badgers fall to Riviera 3-2 Seahawks win district title The Bishop Badger varsity baseball team fell short to district rival Riviera this past Friday night in Bishop, losing in a heartbreaker 3-2. More...

Obituaries

Francisca P. Espinoza

Francisca P. Espinoza, 96, of Kingsville, died May 3, 2010. She was born April 7, 1913 in Kingsville, Texas. Espinoza was a retired Sales Clerk. More...

Rebecca T. Ledesma

Rebecca T. Ledesma, 78, died on May 1, 2010 in Kingsville. She was born on December 24, 1931 to Sotero and Amelia Guajardo in Goliad. She was a retired homemaker and a member of the Casa De Oracion Church of Kingsville. More...

Rogelio G. Sandoval

Rogelio Gonzalez Sandoval, 51, passed away on April 23, 2010 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He was born in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico on May 12, 1958 to Alejandro and Emelia Gonzalez. He was previously employed by La Paloma Ranch, in Riviera, Texas. More...

Voters will decide fate of school bonds, public officials, and Bishop ambulance

Early voting concluded Tuesday for several elections around the area and those who still have not had the chance to vote have one final opportunity on the official Election Day, Saturday May 8. More...

All Aboard For Train Days Of Kingsville

All aboard for the First Annual Train Days of Kingsville May 7, 8, and 9. There will be music and plenty of food, activities and displays. More...

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ARK PET OF THE WEEK

Molly is a bobtail calico, and is the Animal Rescue Kleberg Pet of the Week looking for a good home. She is approximately 3-4 years old. Her bobtail is a unique quality, and it gives her character. More...

Education

Annual Legacy Ball a celebration of success at A&M-Kingsville

In a setting of elegance and formal style, the President’s 2010 Legacy Ball celebrated the achievements of Texas A&M University-Kingsville students, faculty and staff. More...

Editorial

GUEST COMMENTARY

Riviera ISD voters urged to cast their ballot against bond propositions

This Saturday, May 8, voters in the Riviera ISD will vote on two propositions. Voters should vote More...

Governor: Texas cannot commit to funding high-risk health care

AUSTIN — The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, signed into law by President Obama on March 23, requires states to establish within 90 days “high risk pools” for people with a preexisting medical condition who have been unin More...

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A DAY WITHOUT SHOES

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PROCLAMATION

April was Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Kingsville. Brush Country CASA accepted a proclamation from City Commissioner Al Garcia at a recent city commission meeting. More...

Student naval aviator finds time for CASA

The success of the Brush Country CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) organization is due to the volunteer spirit of its members like Zachary Harnett, who first joined CASA in September 2009. More...

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