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Kingsville
Kleberg County, Texas
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Kingsville honors those who served with annual Veterans Day parade
Kingsville held its annual Veterans Day parade downtown, with crowds lining the streets to honor those who served. Local veterans led the procession, followed by community organizations, school groups, bands and ROTC…
Kingsville man dies in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 77
Andy Garcia Jr., 39, of Kingsville died Wednesday, Nov. 11, after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 2120 and U.S. Highway 77. Texas Department of Public Safety investigators said Garcia was driving…
Kleberg County commissioners approve new purchasing platform, grant funding and service agreements
Kleberg County commissioners approved several measures at their Nov. 9 meeting, including joining Amazon Business as a purchasing option for county departments, utility assistance agreements and grant funding. They also…
Weather conditions prompt school closures, delayed starts across Kleberg County
Several school districts in Kleberg County, including Kingsville, Bishop, Ricardo, Santa Gertrudis, and Riviera, have announced closures or delayed starts for Monday, November 9, due to severe weather conditions. County…
Army veteran Jaime Cantu gives veterans a place to train, connect and heal.
Army veteran Jaime Cantu is supporting fellow veterans through his Kingsville Boxing Club. Cantu, who served 23 years in the military, offers a free weekday training hour to help veterans connect, heal, and manage the…
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Día de los Muertos celebrations bring families, traditions together in Kingsville
Hundreds of residents gathered at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville to celebrate Día de los Muertos. The fourth annual event featured mariachi music, traditional meals, and dancing, providing a space for families to…
Kingsville community honors fallen Ofc. Benys with memorial event 5 years later
The Kingsville community gathered for a memorial walk and run to honor fallen Officer Sherman O. Benys Jr., five years after he was killed in the line of duty. The event, hosted by the Miles That Matter Run Club, also…
Throwback Thursday: From Brahma Band's state competition to a historic presidential election
The H.M. King Mighty Brahma Band recently competed at the University Interscholastic League Class 4A State Marching Competition in Waco, placing 15th out of 21 bands. Despite the result, director Rolando Molina praised…
Kleberg County voter turnout rebounds from 2022, trails 2018 midterm
Voter turnout in Kleberg County for the November 3 general election reached 45.93%, with 8,297 ballots cast. While this represents a rebound of nearly five percentage points from the 2022 midterm election, it remains…
Vicente Gonzalez declares victory in Texas' 34th Congressional District
Democratic U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez has secured re-election to Texas’ 34th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Eric Flores in Tuesday's midterm election. Gonzalez, who announced his…
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Unofficial Early Voting Results: Democrats lead contested races in Kleberg County's early election returns
Democratic candidates are leading in all contested partisan races in Kleberg County, Texas, according to unofficial early voting returns released on Tuesday, November 3. With 6,282 ballots cast, Democrat Ruben Canales…
Unofficial Election Day Results: Republicans gain ground in Kleberg County as Election Day votes shift key races
Republicans made significant gains in Kleberg County during Tuesday's midterm elections, overcoming early Democratic leads in several key local races. According to unofficial results, Republican Rudy Madrid overtook…
Kingsville’s South Texas Sisters flag football teams win three SEC championships, advance to state tournament
The Kingsville-based South Texas Sisters flag football program secured three SEC championships across its 12U, 14U, and high school divisions on Sunday, November 1. Following their sweep, all three teams have qualified…
Honor walk and run set for Wednesday night in memory of Officer Sherman Benys
A local run club in Kingsville, Texas, is organizing an honor walk and run this Wednesday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the death of Police Officer Sherman Benys. Officer Benys was fatally shot in 2021 while…
Kingsville marks 4th annual Día de los Muertos at Chamberlain Cemetery
Families gathered at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville on Sunday to celebrate the fourth annual Día de los Muertos. The community event featured music, dancing, and traditional ofrendas, providing a space for residents…
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UPDATE: Man arrested after woman found injured on U.S. 77 South near Embarque exit
Juan Adrian Jr. has been arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid following an incident on U.S. Highway 77. Authorities discovered Ariel Gomez of Kingsville injured in the roadway early Saturday morning…
Woman found unconcious, injured on Highway 77 outside Kingsville
The Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident after a woman was discovered unconscious and injured on U.S. Highway 77 South, near the Embarque exit. The discovery was made early Saturday morning…
Suspects sought in King Ranch Museum copper theft
The Kingsville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in the theft of copper downspouts from the historic King Ranch Museum. Authorities are urging anyone with information…
Kingsville meat market recovers after scam ring as community rallies
Beef and Bones Meat Market in Kingsville, Texas, is recovering after falling victim to a sophisticated statewide scam ring. Owner Charlie Williams reported that criminals used stolen credit card information to place…