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Tim Delaney photo This white Dodge pickup went off the U.S. Highway 77 northbound lanes about four miles north of Refugio near Lambert Road and rolled after hitting the median at about 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9. The driver appeared to have minor injuries and was taken by EMS to the Refugio County Memorial Hospital.
Man injured in Highway 77 rollover
REFUGIO – A one-vehicle rollover resulted in what appeared to be minor injuries to the driver of the pickup at 9:55 a.m., Thursday, May 9. The driver, Steve Muguerza, was the only one in the vehicl...
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Pauline Dillard enjoys Mothers Day in style. On Tuesday, she celebrated her 105th birthday. She is the mother of Bob Dillard of Refugio.
Century-plus-five birthday Celebrant savors memories
REFUGIO – Pauline Dillard celebrated 105 years Tuesday, May 14, at the Mission Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she is building up her strength to go home. The nursing home’s residents...
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Standing at left, Hoss Whitt, director of the Refugio County EMS, gives a presentation about emergency medical responses to a group of Austwell residents during the Austwell City Council meeting on Monday evening, May 13.
EMS says Austwell will be covered Patients’ care given priority
AUSTWELL – Residents attending the Austwell City Council meeting on Monday, May 13, were assured that the Refugio County EMS will make sure emergency patients get the care they need and are taken ...
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From left, top economic development directors in South Texas are: Dale Fowler of Victoria, John Plotnik of Corpus Christi, Lynn Spencer of San Patricio County and Diane Probst of Aransas County. Ann Fierova, the chairwoman of the Refugio County Community Development Foundation, far right, introduced the panel of experts.
County poised for global community
REFUGIO – South Texas is part of a growing global community, and in five to 10 years, that world community will blossom. Cities and counties had better be ready for that growth when it happens. Thi...
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Madison McGee receives diploma from Dr. Eleanor Green last Thursday, May 9, during the commencement exercises.
McGee earns doctorate
Madison Elizabeth McGee, of Refugio, graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and was conferred the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the commencement exercises for the clas...
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Lady Cats beat San Diego in shootout
REFUGIO – Refugio Lady Cats and San Diego lit up the scoreboard on Friday, May 3 as they combined for 21 runs. In the end, Refugio Lady Cats won the offensive battle 12-9 in seven innings. The team...
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Lady Eagles slide into regional quarterfinals
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The Woodsboro Lady Eagles played a two out of three series in the Area round of the playoffs against the D’Hanis Cowgirls. The Lady Eagles swept the series in two games by the scores of 12-2 in si...
Council approves variance to allow bar extra hour
by Tim Delaney
May 13, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
WOODSBORO – The Woodsboro City Council approved a one-time variance to the town’s ordinance to allow Scores Bar & Grill to remain open an extra hour to 2 a.m. on Saturday nights. Ray Nihal, owner o...
Game rooms close
by Tim Delaney
May 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
REFUGIO – Refugio County Sheriff Robert Bolcik, on Tuesday, May 7, said he was informed that all game rooms and amusement establishments have notified him that they have closed their doors as of A...
Refugio County voting totals
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Mayors defeated in Refugio and Woodsboro
Program means fun for Bayside kids
by Tim Delaney
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
BAYSIDE – The first ever summer program for Bayside youth was finalized by organizers on Monday, May 7. The program is for all Bayside youth and some who live outside the city limits – a total of a...
Stadium does not qualify for HOT $$$
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REFUGIO – A request for funding from the Refugio City Council for improvements to the Jack Sportsman Bobcat Stadium came up empty on Thursday, May 2. Rene Mascorro emphatically said he was not at ...

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People look at the destruction after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma
Frenetic search for survivors as 91 feared dead in tornado-hit Oklahoma
By Alice Mannette Ian Simpson MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Pre-dawn emergency workers searched fev...
Tue May 21 08:06:07 UTC 2013
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A U.S. Marine, who is part of a military honor guard, takes his position before a welcoming ceremony for German Defense Minister de Maiziere at the Pentagon in Washington
Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations : sources
By Tabassum Zakaria and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's admin...
Mon May 20 20:35:27 UTC 2013
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Commuters arrive at the South Norwalk train station to be transferred to buses to Bridgeport to re-board Metro-North trains bound for New Haven
Connecticut rail delays continue, seen repaired by Wednesday
By Richard Weizel WESTPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Connecticut rail commuters endured crowded an...
Mon May 20 17:13:49 UTC 2013
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How to Help: Midwest storms
Several tornadoes tore through the Midwest on Sunday, May 19, laying waste to entire neighborhood...
Tue May 21 07:51:24 UTC 2013
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