SINTON – It’s been a very interesting first year,” San Patricio County Judge David Krebs said with a laugh on Monday. “Getting elected, taking office Jan. 2, legislative sessions, the annexation process and then the Port Commission process – it’s been really interesting.”
This year 14 young ladies will be vying for the crown at the San Patricio Aransas County A&H Show Queen Contest. The contestants were nominated by their club or organization to serve as their representative at the show.
TAFT – Just two days before Christmas, two San Patricio County families received a little more than just presents under their tree.
PORTLAND – Christmas came early for 60 Gregory-Portland elementary students.
SINTON – The Sinton City Council members had their hands full on Tuesday evening as they voted on a several-step process that will eventually lead to great things coming to the city.
CORPUS CHRISTI – At last week’s press conference to oppose Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s (TWIA) proposed plan to raise rates on policyholders by 5%, outspoken District 32 State Rep. Todd Hunter urged coastal community residents to attend the Dec. 10 meeting and said, “I want to gi…
With Steel Dynamics bringing its $1.7 billion steel mill project to Sinton, there’s a lot of preparations that need to be made in order for the city to take advantage of the growth – both economically and culturally.
At the age of 19 or 20, World War II veteran Russel Danford enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942.
PORTLAND – With all the talk of revitalizing the Old Town portion of Portland, there is one place located in that area that has been thriving since it opened in 1979.
SINTON – Lillibeth Martinez has always had her eye on pageantry. From the crowns to the dresses, she adores it all. Her love of pageantry will be taking her way to Florida in February for the 2020 Miss Celebrations USA Nationals competition.
CORPUS CHRISTI – While watching KIII-TV in the mornings before school, Leslie Adami would dream of sitting in that news anchor spot and giving her report of the local news. She made that dream a reality on Sept. 30 when she debuted as the new KIII-TV evening anchor.
NIXON – “You’re never too old for a third time around, especially when you have a son like mine.” At least that’s what St. Paul resident Melvin Bartz’s philosophy is. The 92 1/2-year-old Sinton area native brought down a 11-point buck on the old home place outside of Nixon on Dec. 29, 2019.
MATHIS – On Dec. 11, the Mathis Literary Club met in the home of Jenie McCraw for the club’s annual Christmas program and gift exchange with McCraw, Jean Baen and Nancy Nelson hostessing.
PORTLAND – Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join Mrs. Ledezma in an informal book discussion over snacks at Teen Book Club. The next Book Club book will be “The Truth About Alice” by Jennifer Mathieu. Copies are available at the library.
CORPUS CHRISTI – As is a tradition for hundreds of area residents on New Year’s Day, the Polar Bear Plunge is more than simply a chance to ring in the new year by running into the chilly Corpus Christi Bay; it’s about showing support and raising money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Mathis Mariachi had six student musicians try out for the Region Mariachi Wednesday, Dec. 18, with three of them earning a spot. Their concert will be held at San Diego High School on Jan. 24. Samuel Sliger on guitar ranked 15th out of 18, Marissa DelBosque on vihuela ranked 8th out of 15 an…
PORTLAND – Kids can ring in the new year with the annual “Kids New Year Celebration” that will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. There will be snacks and a festive countdown to 2020. The celebration will include Touch-A-Truck, sponsored by the City of Portland’s Public Works Department.
PORTLAND – To kick things off this holiday season, Portland held their annual Parade of Lights at the beginning of the month and has announced the parade float winners.
Commented