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KPD officer arrested for indecency with a child

An investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Kleberg County Sheriff ’s Office led to the arrest of a Kingsville police officer Thursday evening on charges of indecency with a child. Lt. More...

KISD trustees approve lighting for Mo Pac field

The Kingsville Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved funding for the installation of lights at the Mo Pac field at a regular meeting held Tuesday night at the Administration Building Board Room. More...

County struggles to collect hotel tax

Kleberg County officials are looking at ways, which could include legal action, to collect hotel/motel tax revenue from local businesses that haven’t paid the required tax over the past few years. More...

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News

Girl Scouts earn Silver Award

Leilani Adrian, Brianna Barrera, Veronica Garcia and Haley Wagner, members of Girl Scout Troop 9232, were recognized for earning the Silver Award at the annual Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas reco More...

Kingsville teen gets the go-ahead on project

The Jim Wells County Commissioner’s Court approved an Eagle Scout service project proposal from a Kingsville teen on March 23. More...

Clubs and Organizations Calendar

(Editor’s note: Some entries may have outdated information. To submit changes to the calendar item, call 592-4304 ext. 5.) Sunday More...

Education

Harvey Elementary holds ‘Jump Rope For Heart’ event

Harvey Elementary first through fourth grade students recently participated in the Jump Rope for Heart event in support of the American Heart Association. Students raised $4,875.43. More...

Santa Gertrudis School academic achievements list announced

The Santa Gertrudis School academic achievement list for the third nine weeks of school has been announced. Perfect Attendance More...

Bishop FFA members state bound

Twenty Bishop FFA members competed at the Area X Career Development Events on April 11 in Robstown. More...

Business

Save energy - save money campaign

Conservation Conversation

With the cost of fuel rising each and every day, this would be a good time to review the United States Department of Agriculture’s campaign of Save Energy – Save Money. More...

Discount retailer Steele’s opens in Kingsville May 2

Ribbon cutting scheduled for 8:45 a.m.

Steele’s discount store, located at 2301 S. Brahma Blvd., will open their doors on May 2 offering apparel, accessories and home décor. Steele’s will have new merchandise coming in daily and quantities are limited. More...

Texas leaf cutting ants making appearance

County Agent’s Corner

As we move into the spring season and the foliage begins to grow on plants, local residents are starting to notice pest activity throughout their landscape. More...

Obituaries

Jenny (Pope) Webb Cornwell

Jenny (Pope) Webb Cornwell, 62, of Portland, died April 6, 2012, at her home. Cornwell was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Mission, Texas to Delia (Longoria) and Joe L. Pope. More...

Hilda G. Nunez

Hilda G. Nunez, 63, of Kingsville, died Monday, April 9 in Corpus Christi. She was born April 24, 1948 to Manuel and Maria Garcia in Bishop. She was a retired housewife. More...

Armando Reyes Mendietta

In loving memory of Armando Reyes Mendietta 74, a resident of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, who passed away on April 6th, 2012. Armando was born on Jan. 6, 1938 in Kingsville to Seferino and Victoria Mendietta. More...

Community mourns passing of Carlos Truan

Kingsville native Sen. Carlos F. Truan is being remembered as a legendary legislator who championed causes ranging from equal educational opportunities to childcare issues during his 34 years as an elected Democratic official. More...

April sales tax revenue sets record for local area

April was a record month in sales tax allocations for the City of Kingsville, and Kleberg County saw its highest totals in four years, according to figures released Wednesday by the Texas Comptroller’s office. More...

Chief appraiser claims board micromanagement

Following the passage of a measure by the Kleberg County Appraisal District Board of Directors last month requiring all travel expenditures for the district to be approved by the board, the chief appraiser on Thursday expressed some concern that the More...

Kleberg Democrats hold candidate forum

Several Democratic candidates for offices in Kleberg County met Thursday evening for a forum held at the new Kleberg County Democratic Party headquarters in Southgate Mall. More...

City commission candidates face off

Candidates seeking a seat on the Kingsville City Commission took part in a candidate forum Thursday, with participants fielding questions from community leaders on a variety of different topics. More...

Sports

Amateur boxing showcase coming to Kingsville

Approximately 140 amateur pugilists, from about 83 clubs, will descend here when the Kingsville Boxing Club hosts the South Texas Junior Olympic Amateur Boxing Tournament, for the third year in a row, Friday through Sunday (April 20-22). More...

Seahawks headed to regionals in golf

Riviera-Kaufer High School’s boys golf team will be competing in the Region IV tournament which will be held at the Quail Creek Country Club in San Marcos Monday and Tuesday. More...

77Xpress bring home second place win

77Xpress Select 10U girl’s softball participated in the C.C. Force April Fools Tournament held in Corpus Christi on March 31 and April 1. More...

Editorial

A little EXTRA work for the air show

I may have mentioned a few times already that most days I love my job. Some days, though, I really love my job. Thursday was one of those days. More...

Drawn to Politics

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Google privacy policy cause for concern

Guest Commentary

The line between providing a dynamic service and violating customers’ privacy can be a thin one in the 21st century. More...

Family

El Dorado Club debutantes honored

Five debutantes were presented at the 44th annual El Dorado Debutante Ball, which was held March 31 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on North 14th Street. More...

Arthur - Mittag marriage vows said

Stephanie C. Mittag married Gerald D. Arthur on March 10, 2012 in Vattmann. The bride is the daughter of Tim Mittag of Riviera and Karen Prejean of Beeville. The groom is the son of the Dane and Cindi Arthur of College Station. More...

Vela - Cantu

Lee and Shirley Vela of Kingsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bianca Vela, to Jaime Cantu, son of Rene and Patsy Cantu of Concepcion. Bianca is the front desk clerk at ABC Cleaners. More...

Election 2012

Two running for county Republican Party chair

Connie Cashen

Having served six years as the leader of the Kleberg County Republican Party, Connie Cashen is hoping her experience will sway voters to give her another term in office. More...

Two running for county Republican Party chair

Brandon Barrera

A Texas A&M University-Kingsville student majoring in political science is hoping to become the new leader of the Kleberg County Republican Party in his first run at public office. More...


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