The Kingsville Record

07/19/2024

Pct. 1 Kleberg County Constable Bill Hack suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while on duty two weeks ago and is facing a serious health battle.

07/17/2024

The H.M. King JROTC continues to make history, this time in the nation’s capital.

07/15/2024

The Ricardo ISD school board has been recognized as the Region 2 School Board of the Year in the small school district category.

07/11/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
Tio Kleberg is set to receive the National Golden Spur Award in October. Read all about it in our special feature. After recent rains, the Health Department is getting ready to spray for mosquitos. We take you behind the scenes and tell you all you need to know about how the health department prepares to deploy their fogger's. We have a special message from District Attorney John Hubert and his warning to citizens about recent scams happening in the area. The Ricardo ISD School Board has been named ESC2 School Board of the year. We have the details. The H.M. King JROTC is back from their competition in Washington D.C. Find out how they did. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

Tio Kleberg had to get clearance from two men before his ranching and livestock career could even begin.

07/11/2024

Starting today:

🚨 **TRAFFIC ALERT** 🚨

Attention Kleberg County residents and travelers! Please be advised that today, 07/11/2024, a significant traffic switch will be implemented between Ricardo and Riviera at 10 AM.

🚗 **What's Changing:**
All northbound lane traffic will be transferred from the frontage road to the newly constructed highway.

📍 **Affected Area:**
From County Road 2140 to County Road 2280.

⛔ **Important Closures:**
Expect delays as all crossovers will be closed except for FM 628, FM 1118, Wagner, and FM 772.

Please plan your routes accordingly and drive safely. Thank you for your cooperation!

- Kleberg County Sheriff's Office

07/07/2024

NAS Kingsville will be closed effective at noon today, Sunday, July 7. Only mission essential personnel will be allowed on base. All other inbound and outbound traffic will be secured at noon today.

Access for mission essential personnel on Monday, July 8, will be from 0630-0800 and 1530-1800 through the main gate (Gen. Cavazos Blvd.). For emergency ingress/egress outside of those times, personnel are asked to contact the NAS Kingsville watch commander.

Updates will be provided as the situation warrants.

07/06/2024

City of Kingsville Sandbag distribution

Sandbag Distribution will continue today at the following locations:

10 a.m. Saturday
1300 E. Corral
6 bags per household, proof of Kingsville residency required.

6th and Ave B
Self Serve Sand Only
No ID required

07/05/2024

BREAKING;

Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid has ordered a Disaster Declaration for Kleberg County, in response to Hurricane Beryl.

Kleberg County is standing by ready to assist anyone in need, he said.

The Record will continue to update the community with important information as we receive it.

Everyone is highly encouraged to start preparing for a major storm.

07/05/2024

Hurricane Beryl Update:

The City of Kingsville and Kleberg County are now preparing for potential Hurricane Beryl impact in the region beginning Sunday and continuing through Tuesday.

Officials are advising the public that the time to prepare is NOW.

County Judge Rudy Madrid has called for a voluntary evacuation for Loyola Beach, Baffin Bay and all low lying areas.

Sandbag distribution will begin Friday at the following locations:

Self Serve Sand available starting at 11 a.m. at 6th and Avenue B.

Six bags per household available at County Precincts 1, 3 and 4 starting at noon.

Precinct 1: 1910 E. Trant Rd.
Kingsville, Texas 78364

Precinct 3: 433 E. County Road 2310
Riviera, Texas 78379

Precinct 4: 622 N. 14th
Kingsville, Texas 78363

Six bags per household with proof of residency available at the City of Kingsville Public Works facility beginning at 1 p.m. at 1300 E. Corral.

07/03/2024

The Kingsville Record would like to thank Kleberg County District Attorney John Hubert for sponsoring the special U.S. Flag published in the July 4th issue. The other side of the

06/28/2024

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06/27/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
After a coordinated effort by Kingsville Police, Bishop Police, and the Kleberg County Sheriff's Office, two men have been arrested on felony charges following an investigation of vehicle thefts. We have the details. The deceased couple that was found inside their home last week have been identified by authorities. Find out how Justice of the Peace Pct.4 Ofelia Gutierrez helped in finding family members to notify them. Kleberg County has filed for disaster relief after Tropical Storm Alberto impacted the area. We bring you up to date on what parts of the county were damaged. The annual DIVA Scholarship Pageant is set for this Saturday night at Jones Auditorium. We have the details on ticket prices and what to expect. The Kingsville Record took home some state awards from the Texas Press Association Newspaper contest last week. Find out what they are. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

The first tropical storm of the season brought some episodic flooding to Kingsville along with some strong winds on June 19 and 20.

06/26/2024

A group of area school leaders recently met with students to help provide insight and strategies for each other, heading into the fall semester.

06/18/2024

See the special section inside the Thursday, June 13 issue of The Kingsville Record.

06/17/2024

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06/13/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
The KISD Ag Farm was formally dedicated and renamed to the "Cory Garza Memorial Ag Farm in a ceremony last week. City Commissioners denied the mayor's recommendation for the mayor pro tempore position and have left the position unfilled. We bring you up to date on the matter. The Kingsville Chamber of Commerce won statewide acclaim based on it's commitment to workforce development. Find out what projects were recognized. In an exclusive interview, we introduce you to Miss Kingsville 2024. Find out who she is and what her duties will entail. Don't forget to check out our special section dedicated to all the seniors from local schools who graduated this year. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

The Kingsville ISD Ag Farm was formally dedicated and re-named to the “Cory Garza Memorial Ag Farm in a ceremony last week.

06/12/2024

BREAKING...

Incumbent Pct. 1 Kleberg County Commissioner David Rosse has won the re-count that took place today at the Kleberg County Court House. On election day the total number of votes

06/10/2024

The City of Kingsville Health Department conducted 36 inspections between May 6-24 and all but one of those establishments exceeded 93 or higher, according to information provided to the Kingsville

06/06/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
Riviera ISD has officially chosen its new superintendent. Tarrah Dobson is settling into her new position. We have an exclusive interview with her and the plans she has for district. The city and county have agreed to split costs for the fairway at the golf course. We have the details. Kingsville ISD held their 4th annual State of the District last week. We bring you up to date on all that has happened during the school year. Find out what grades local restaurants and businesses received form the latest round of inspections by the health department. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

Riviera ISD has officially chosen its new leader.

05/31/2024

For the first time ever, veterans in Kleberg County and the surrounding were able to attend the Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair. It is was held on Wednesday, May 22

05/31/2024

Emily De Santos made history as the first student ever to make All-State Band member as the first string bass player in the history of the HMK High School Band

05/30/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
In a new section called Throwback Thursday, we take readers back through our archives and highlight some of the people and events that we have reported on during the last century. You won't want to miss going back in time! We catch you up on all the events that happened over the Memorial Day Weekend. The public library is also set to reopen, we have the details. We have an exclusive interview with Miss TAMUK 2024 on our Feature Page. Find out who she is and what her duties will be this year. We also take you behind the scenes at the 1st Annual Kleberg County Veteran's Resource Fair. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

(Editor’s note: In a new feature, the staff takes readers back through our archives and highlights some of the people and events that we have reported on during the last

05/29/2024

Incumbents Jerry Martinez and David Rosse survived their runoff elections in the Republican primary. Martinez won by 23 votes and Rosse won by 2 votes. Results are unofficial.

05/28/2024

The City of Kingsville Health Department conducted 16 inspections between March 18-28 and the all but one score of those establishments exceeded 92 or higher, according to records provided to

05/24/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
Four KISD campuses have been recognized as National Showcase Schools. Find out which ones they are and how they earned the designation. Kleberg County Commissioners are supporting the efforts of the South Texas Water Authority to become independent. We have all the information you need to know. Jaime Cantu has returned from the 20th Texas Silver-Haired Legislative session in Austin. We have the details on resolutions that they passed and what happens next. In our Feature Story of the week, we have an exclusive interview with Gillett Jr. High Principal Tanya Williams. We bring you up to date on all the success the school is having and how she along with students and staff worked to achieve it. We also have details on all the Memorial Day events that are taking place this weekend. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

Four KISD campuses were recognized as Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase Schools last week. The designation comes after following a rigorous process and because of that process the award is

05/18/2024

Bishop Badgers varsity baseball advanced in the playoffs after taking game three 5-3 in extra innings versus Tuloso-Midway today to win the best-of-three series two games to one. Bishop lost game one on Thursday 7-4 but bounced back to win game two with a 5-0 shutout Friday night. The Badgers will now move onto the 4A regional semi-finals with opponent to be determined.

05/16/2024

This week in The Kingsville Record...
A fourth Kingsville Police Officer has been added to the memorial at the Kingsville Police Department. Pinkney L. Barnhill was killed in the line of duty in July 1940. The Kingsville Record learned of Barnhill two months ago from one of his family members and began looking for more information. After partnering with KPD who continued the investigation, Barnhill was added to the memorial. His name should appear on the police memorial walls in Washington D.C. and Ausitn by 2025. We have all the details on what occurred that night in 1940. The City of Kingsville will begin demolition on several properties. Find out which ones they are. KISD has sworn in its new school board members and also had a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new track at H.M. King. We have information on when it will be available for the public to use. The Miss Kingsville Pageant is this Sunday. We have details on the time and place as well as the contestants who hope to be the next Miss Kingsville. All these stories and more in this edition. The Kingsville Record is in stores now!

Some old-school journalistic sleuthing, along with partnership with the police department, resulted in a well-deserved honor for Kingville’s fourth fallen peace officer, more than eight decades after his death.

05/15/2024

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05/12/2024

The Lady Badgers were eliminated from the softball playoffs after losing game three to Floresville, while the Bishop Badgers advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals with a game three win over Pleasanton.

05/11/2024

The Lady Badgers varsity softball team lost to Floresville 6-2 in game two Friday night in Beeville. Game three will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in Beeville. The winner of game three will move on to the Regional Semifinals.