Mcmullen County, TX

Chloe Taylor has racked up several accomplishments in her McMullen County Cowgirl basketball career. This Friday the senior will be one of 24 players from across the state to take part in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) smallschool all-star game in San Antonio. Taylor will be on the...

In their final time on the track, McMullen County seniors Isaiah Billingsley and Caina Sneed came out on top. Billingsley claimed the gold in the 800m and took home silver in the mile, while Sneed secured the gold in the high jump. Looking to get off to a solid start,...

Five Coastal Bend high school basketball athletes were selected to play in the Texas Association of Basketball coaches and Texas Girls Coaching Association All-Star games.  Bishop's JayDee Zamora was chosen to play in the TABC all-star game, scheduled for May 20 at the Paul Taylor Fieldhouse in San Antonio. Zamora, who led Bishop to...

After earning the Grand Champion title at the regioinal competition, The McMullen County BBQ team were named State Grand Champions on April 30 at Dell Diamond Stadium in Round Rock. Hats off to Superintendent Jason Jones for all his hard work and dedication to the students by introducing the barbecue...

During the late hours of the weekend, McMullen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a U-haul box truck driving on Highway 16 just outside of Tilden. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the driver, a 36 year old male from Nebraska was smuggling 34 undocumented immigrants. With...

For decades, the Tilden Livestock Scholarship Association has been dedicated to encouraging McMullen County youth to pursue their interest and promote their involvement in agriculture. The TLSA board has awarded over $435,000 since 1990 to over 175 high school graduates in the county, enabling them to continue their education after high school.

This weekend, the top high school track and field athletes from across the state of Texas will converge on Mike Myers Stadium in Austin for the UIL State Track & Field Championships. Here locally, Pleasanton will send six athletes to the state track meet and McMullen County will be sending...

There will be a McMullen County Rabies Vaccine Clinic on May 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Community Center in Tilden. Contact the McMullen County AgriLife Extension office at 361-274-3323 with any questions.

Marty Soward grew up watching both of his uncles, Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward and retired Pleasanton Police Chief Gary Soward, in law enforcement. As a kid, his mother was stopped by highway patrol. After watching how the trooper carried himself, Marty was sold on the idea of becoming an officer just like his uncles.

Led by five podium finishes, McMullen County were crowned regional champions with 61 team points. The Cowboys were led by Senior Isaiah Billingsley who took home wins in the 400, 800 and 1600m races. The 2021 mile state champion looks to repeat and add a few more accomplishments to his résumé.

The one and only Ronnie Milsap will perform at the Tilden Livestock Scholarship Association’s 34th annual Spring Social scholarship fundraiser. The event will take place at the Tilden Lions Pavilion, this Saturday, May 7. This signature TLSA fundraising event will also offer a dinner, dance, open bar, live and silent auctions and prize drawing.

Big things are happening for the students at Mc- Mullen County as the girls golf team is heading back to the state tournament with also one of the boys, Troy Allen, qualifying for the state tournament as well. McMullen head golf coach Jeremy Mills credited much of their success to the athletes.

Corpus Christi area track athletes claimed berths in the UIL State Track & Field championships last week and several are finalists for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week. The Caller-Times is taking weekly nominations and will release a list of finalists for the High School Athlete of the Week each Tuesday. ...

McMullen County found their stride on their home track last week for their area meet. The Cowboys and Cowgirls will be sending 13 athletes across 18 events in the regional meet this Friday and Saturday in Webster. The Cowgirls 4×400- meter relay (Caina Sneed, Chloe Taylor, Charity Harris, Cassidy Slavinski)...

Retired McMullen County teacher, Hazel Flanagan Coughran, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Jourdanton. She was born in Houston, on Aug. 28, 1926, to Hazel Mary and Christopher J. Flanagan. Hazel graduated from Saint Agnes Academy in 1943. During this time, she...

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Most of the South Texas region is under a Red Flag Warning including the counties of Webb, La Salle, McMullen, and Duval. The warning remains in effect until 7:00 p.m., Sunday. A Red Flag Warning means there are critical fire weather conditions. A combination of strong...

A pursuit through McMullen County involving a stolen truck resulted in damaged property and the vehicle crashing into the Frio River. Early in the evening on Wednesday, March 23, McMullen County deputies, along with assistance from McMullen County Department of Public Safety officers, pursued a truck that had been reported stolen out of San Antonio.

Live Oak and McMullen counties continue to be barraged by countless grass and brush fires, as the state’s growing battle amidst the onset of fire season has sent area volunteer fire departments scrambling to keep up. The George West Volunteer Fire Department, along with help and coordination from numerous...

The McMullen County Cowboys ended their 2021-22 season as area champions after falling in the regional finals against Calvert, 52-46. The regional finals game on Saturday, March 5, saw the Trojans take the lead early on, scoring 16 points against McMullen County’s 10 in the first quarter and another 16 over the Cowboys’ eight in the second. McMullen County ended the first half behind by 14 points.