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Contributed photo.The First Baptist Church School...s fundraiser rummage sale held Saturday, May 5, also helped the Jessica Garcia family, who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire. The family was invited to select whatever they needed, at no cost, to help them recover from their loss. Shown from left are FBCS director Orpha Garcia; Fire Marshal James P. Barrie and Jessica Garcia and her two children, Alfonzo and Sandra Campos.
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The First Baptist Church School’s fundraiser rummage sale held Saturday, May 5, also helped the Jessica Garcia family, who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire. The family was invited ...
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Local fire chiefs and assistants were at the Beeville Volunteer Fire Department’s C.M. “Smitty” Smith fire station last week to share the excitement of seeing Thomas Mengers, chief of the Tynan Volunteer Fire Department, receive a $2,500 check from Monsanto. Those pictured are, from left, Assistant Fire Chief Lanny Holland of the BVFD, Assistant Chief Clifford Bagwell of the Pettus VFD, Mengers, Monsanto representative Danny Gonzales of Orange Grove, Chief Rick Bohac of the Skidmore VFD and Chief Joel Saenz of the Pawnee VFD. Mengers said his department will use the money to help buy a new fire truck.
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BEEVILLE — When Tynan farmer Thomas Mengers learned that he had won a $2,500 award from the Monsanto Fund to donate to the charity of his choice, he knew in an instant he wanted the money to go to ...
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LAGARTO – Our last meeting on May 10th before breaking for the summer was hosted by Peggy Barnett and Trish Arink. It had a May Day theme and got off to a start with a violin recital. Hats off to...
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Kenda Nelson photo Newly elected Refugio Councilman Dale Skrobarcek works at the family auto mechanic business which has been in operation for more than 50 years. Skrobarcek says he will be accessible to the community.
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REFUGIO — All the incumbents in the Joint General Election retained their positions, with the exception of one. Dale Skrobarcek upset Council member Wanda Dukes, who was also longtime mayor pro te...
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Contributed photo Catherine H. Reilly recounts the devastation following the recent earthquake in Haiti. She served the Navy two years on board the USS Carl Vinson in Norfolk, Haiti, San Diego, and one West Pacific deployment. In Haiti, she was assigned to work in Air Traffic Control, keeping track of all personnel and cargo off-going and on-coming the ship. They delivered more than 1 million pounds of supplies in two weeks.
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No matter a time of war or a time of need, America is there with purpose. Whether we are creating allies, setting matters straight in foreign countries or helping relieve disaster, our dedication...
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Christina Rowland photo Tamara Williams was the keynote speaker for the morning commencement ceremony for Coastal Bend College last week. She graduated with an associate of science degree and plans to pursue a degree in microbiology from UTSA in the fall. This year is the first year the college has used students as keynote speakers.
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“All of us here today are unique individuals with different backgrounds and with different dreams, but we have much in common: We are courageous for dreaming big and facing our fears to make those ...
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Karnes City’s Dontrell Lyons crosses the finish line Friday at the state track and field meet in Austin on Friday May 11. Lyons brought home a gold medal in the 200 meter dash with a time of 21.66 seconds. Karnes City’s Philip Vaughan earned a bronze medal in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 15.06 seconds. See Sports, pages 1B and 2B for more photos and stories from the meet and other local sports news and photos.
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Karnes City’s Dontrell Lyons crosses the finish line in Austin on Friday May 11. Lyons brought home a gold medal in the 200 meter dash with a time of 21.66 seconds. Karnes City’s Philip Vaughan ear...
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SAN ANTONIO — A lot can happen in a year. Just look at the counties where the Eagle Ford Shale is located. On Wednesday, May 9, The Institute for Economic Development’s Center for Community and B...
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2012 Bluebonnet Days Parade Grand Marshals Mr. and Mrs. Elmorris Foley pass along Main Street in the parade Saturday morning.
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Beautiful weather provided the backdrop for the 2012 Kenedy Bluebonnet Days parade viewed by visitors and local people lined up along the edges of Main Street Saturday morning, May 12.
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Jason Collins photo County commissioners listen as County Fire Marshal James Barrie explains why it is important for him to have the gun on his hip. Some businessmen have voiced concern that the firearm is intimidating and not needed while doing routine fire inspections.
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A commissioner’s attempt to temporarily stop the fire marshal from conducting business inspections failed Monday after the county judge insisted that more information be gathered about this budding...
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Contributed photo.The First Baptist Church School...s fundraiser rummage sale held Saturday, May 5, also helped the Jessica Garcia family, who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire. The family was invited to select whatever they needed, at no cost, to help them recover from their loss. Shown from left are FBCS director Orpha Garcia; Fire Marshal James P. Barrie and Jessica Garcia and her two children, Alfonzo and Sandra Campos.
Contributed photo.The First Baptist Church School...s fundraiser rummage sale held Saturday, May 5, also helped the Jessica Garcia family, who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire. The family was invited to select whatever they needed, at no cost, to help them recover from their loss. Shown from left are FBCS director Orpha Garcia; Fire Marshal James P. Barrie and Jessica Garcia and her two children, Alfonzo and Sandra Campos.
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The First Baptist Church School’s fundraiser rummage sale held Saturday, May 5, also helped the Jessica Garcia family, who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire. The family was invited ...

Mengers donates $2,500 check to Tynan fire department
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BEEVILLE — When Tynan farmer Thomas Mengers learned that he had won a $2,500 award from the Monsanto Fund to donate to the charity of his choice, he knew in an instant he wanted the money to go to ...

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    05.17.12 - 04:49 pm
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