The Kingsville Record

02/15/2025

🏀 Boys Basketball 4A Division II Bi-District Playoffs
H.M. King vs Brownsville Jubilee
Monday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 at the H.M. King Domes

02/12/2025

Mesquite House BBQ invites you to its Valentine's Day dinner, Friday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 9 pm with special guest "Elvis" performing. Come and enjoy a nice Steak, BBQ, Beer, Wine and Entertainment at 200 W. Yoakum in Kingsville. Click on the image below to view special menu.

Mesquite House BBQ invites you to its Valentine's Day dinner Friday, Feb. 14 from 6-9 pm with special guest "Elvis" performing. Come and enjoy a nice Steak, BBQ, Beer, Wine

02/11/2025

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02/01/2025

BREAKING…

The Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a loud boom that was heard by several citizens living in Ricardo late this afternoon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the boom was a result of a gender reveal party where participants used Tannerite during the reveal. One pound of Tannerite is equal to a quarter stick of dynamite. The sheriff’s office is advising citizens to report any damage to windows or property to their office.

01/24/2025

During a ceremony at H.M. King High School, Kayla Garcia-Trevino signs her national letter of intent to run track at TAMUK. She made it to regionals last year and placed

01/23/2025

During a ceremony at H.M. King High School, Jacob Rivera signs his national letter of intent to run track and cross country at TAMUK. Rivera started his running career when

01/23/2025

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01/21/2025

From County Judge Madrid:

Due to continued power outages, frozen conditions and school closures-- All nonessential County Offices will remain closed until 8am Thursday (Jan 22nd).
As a reminder, our temporary Warm Zone Shelter is located at the Fema Dome (HM King High School) ~ and will remain open until tomorrow at 5pm.
Stay Warm, avoid hazardous driving conditions and spend some quality time with your families.

01/21/2025

Message from the City of Kingsville:

👷🏼‍♂️ Our roads are safe enough for sanitation crews to begin service at 10 a.m. They will be addressing the Monday/Thursday route per the holiday schedule.

❄️ City administration offices remain closed today.

The landfill is open to city vehicles only.

01/20/2025

From Kleberg County Judge Rudy Madrid:

I am hereby opening the Kleberg County Human Services Building (East Santa Gertrudis Street) immediately as a “WARM ZONE” until 5pm.
~ At which time I have ordered the opening of the FEMA DOME from 5pm today until 5pm Wednesday (Jan. 22nd).
Food and beds will be provided.
Anyone needing a ride can call our Transportation Director at:
+1 (361) 228-1892
Please bring your own bedding sheets, pillows & blankets.
Small pets will be allowed if they are in a crate.
Please help us reach out to any elderly or disadvantage families that need assistance.
Please avoid driving for the next couple of days as conditions can be dangerous
Rest assured, Kleberg County Emergency Services is standing by ready to assist anyone in need.

01/19/2025

The City of Kingsville offices will be closed until 1 pm Wednesday due to inclement weather.

Sanitation Crews will attempt delayed service Tuesday - updates will be provided as conditions are assessed.

01/19/2025

KISD will now be closed Tuesday and Wednesday

01/19/2025

Bishop CISD has cancelled classes for Tuesday and Wednesday

01/18/2025

KISD, Ricardo, Riviera and Santa Gertrudis ISDs will not have classes on Tuesday, the schools have announced

01/17/2025

From County Judge Rudy Madrid:

I am hereby closing Kleberg County on Tuesday, (January 21st) and will resume operations late on Wednesday at (10 AM) ~ unless conditions worsen.
Please take appropriate measures to prepare for extreme cold and hazardous driving conditions.
We will be opening our Human Service building as a “Warm Zone” for anyone in need.
Transportation can be provided.
Please look out for your neighbors and let us know if there are any individuals needing assistance.
As always, our law, FIRE / rescue and maintenance crews are on standby ready to assist for any emergencies that may arise.
I will put out more pertinent information as it develops.

Also, Andy Patrick, executive director with the Weavers of Love, Inc. Non Profit Soup and Sandwich Kitchen said they will be closed on Tuesday due to the potential inclement weather.

01/17/2025

Due to the upcoming inclement weather, the TAPR hearing is being rescheduled to February 4, 2025 at 5 p.m.

01/16/2025

A Lady Lion standout catcher will take her talents to Austin in the fall.

01/13/2025

BREAKING: A “hold” has been placed at H.M. King High School, as no one can currently enter or leave the campus, according to a robo-call. The call informed that everyone is safe. Information will be updated as available.

UPDATE: the hold has been lifted at H.M. King, following a satisfactory investigation into a threat. All students and staff are safe, and access to the school has been returned.