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Congressional candidate campaigns here

Although Congressional challenger Ed Mishou describes himself as “Independent,” he is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative of the 27th Texas Congressional District. More...

City, county eye proposed tax rates

By Erika Hernandez

The Kleberg County Commissioner’s Court and the City of Kingsville Commission both met Monday to review proposed tax rates for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. More...

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Sports

Timeout!

Homer robbed: the good, the sad and the almost ugly
By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Kingsville’s Homer ‘El Oso’ Fonseca was the recipient of a grossly horrendous majority decision loss against hometown fighter and International Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion Hector ‘the Hurricane’ Ferreyro in Lare More...

Supporters come out for ‘Running of the Bulls’

By Rey Sifuentes Jr.

The Brahma Athletic Booster Club held a “Running of the Bulls” community wide pep rally at H.M. King High School’s practice field this past Saturday. More...

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Editorial

Rules Loosened for PTSD Claims

A lot of veterans have been waiting veteran's particular role didn't seem to lend itself to being in a stressful situation, for this: eased restrictions on filing a although he actually was in the claim for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder thick of More...

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

AS SUMMER children classroom, with meeting and starting supplies. More...

Texas Main Street Program

Preservation seminar is focusing on downtowns

Join the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and Preserve America for a preservation seminar in New Braunfels on Aug. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seekatz Opera House, 265 W. San Antonio St. More...

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Obituaries

Matthew Garcia

Matthew “Matt Fat Shaq” Garcia, of Kingsville, 20, died on Aug. 8, 2010. He was born Dec. 5, 1989, to Rudy R. Garcia and Irma Hernandez Garcia in Kingsville. More...

Lionel Garza

Lionel Garza, age 89, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 28, 1921 in Kingsville to Mucio Garza and Romana Barrera Garza. Mr. More...

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Police continuing investigation into fatal stabbing at sports bar

into fatal By Erika Hernandez

One man died and two other men were hospitalized after an early morning stabbing Sunday morning inside of Club Inc. at Rax Sports Bar. More...

Sneak peak at new Bishop High School

Bishop Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Christina Gutierrez, top photo, left, gives a tour of the new high school to Yolanda Cruz, a member of the school district’s Facilities Committee who was instrumental in helping More...

Supply Our Students barbecue cook off set

Food lovers, cooks and chefs are invited to “Get Your Grill On” at the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Department and Kingsville Independent School District’s Supply Our Students Barbecue Cook Off event, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. More...

News

American Legion Auxiliary in Bishop announces scholarship recipients, essay award winners

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 185 in Bishop has announced the scholarship recipients and essay winners for the year. Recipients of $1,000 scholarships go to Andriah Scott and Cynthia Garcia. More...

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Education

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT — Pictured are from left, American Legion Scholarship Chairman Sandi Rose with Andriah Scott and her father Jay Scott. Andriah was awarded the $1,000 scholarship. More...

A&M-Kingsville national Spanish honor society chapter earns top honors

By Adriana Garza Texas A&M-Kingsville

The Texas A&M University-Kingsville chapter of Sigma Delta Pi—the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society— has been selected as one of 10 national Honor Chapters. More...

More photos of new Bishop High School

BRAND NEW BADGER GYMNASIUM AND LOCKER ROOMS — The athletes are not only going to enjoy this state of the art new gym, top photo, complete with surround sound speakers, two score boards, two sets More...

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Family

Salome's Stars

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by week’s end. More...

Now here's a tip

series of old? — Rae S., via email 2. Angel Falls in Venezuela • “If you are facing a dusty bookshelf 3. Miguel de Cervantes in “Don and don’t want to just spread More...

Sports Quiz

1. Name the last Royals pitcher before Zack Greinke in 2009 to strike out at least 200 batters in a season. 2. During the 1940s, three different Yankees won the A.L. Most Valuable Player Award. Name two of them. 3. More...

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