McFaddin
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R-F ISD superintendent stresses community in State of the District speech
FULTON – Interspersed with plenty of information on Rockport-Fulton ISD, district superintendent Lesley Austin continually stressed about the importance of community involvement for the success of the district. Austin addressed subjects such as academic growth, financial recovery but throughout her 35 minute speech, she talked about how important the...
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Beeville Council approves health insurance shift for municipal employees
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council voted Sept. 22 to adopt a new health insurance plan for city staff, transitioning municipal workers to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Essential HMO Plan. The council approved Agenda Item 6D, establishing the city’s primary healthcare coverage for the upcoming plan year. A...
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City council sees concepts for re-design of Austin Street
ROCKPORT — Rockport city officials continue to weigh plans for an overhaul of the Austin Street commercial corridor, considering proposals that range from $17 million for a single buildout to $26 million for an extended multi-phase construction model. Thomas Everett and Dave Bayer from Halff, the firm handling the...
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Beeville approves City Hall change orders as electrical delays push timeline back
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council approved two major change orders on Sept. 22 for the ongoing City Hall renovation project, addressing electrical issues and architectural modifications while shedding light on delays facing the new facility. The council voted to approve Change Orders Nos. 51 and 53 with primary...
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Beeville Council honors Fred Moron, passes year-end budget adjustments
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council opened its meeting Sept. 22 by honoring a longtime community staple before taking action on comprehensive year-end amendments to the city budget. Mayor Michael Willow and the city council presented a memorial proclamation honoring the late Fred C. Moron, recognizing his years of...
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Beeville seeks $40M state loan for water system upgrades
BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to approve Resolution No. 2026-22, formally authorizing the city to submit a financial assistance application to the Texas Water Development Board. The resolution allows municipal leaders to pursue $40 million in state funding through the Texas Water Development Board’s Development Fund program — commonly referred to as the DFund — to finance comprehensive water system improvements across Beeville.
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History comes alive in Edna Downtown History Walk
For many in Edna and Jackson County, the old storefronts and offices that line the town’s Main Street business corridor seem to have just always been there, artifacts so familiar to everyday existence that they can easily be taken for granted. Few people have likely ventured a thought about the origins of these old buildings, much less the commercial legacies and human stories they hold.
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Court dates reset for current, former Refugio officials
REFUGIO – Court dates for five current and former Town of Refugio officials facing felony charges have been reset for Oct. 29. Mayor Wanda Dukes, Town Secretary Callie Shreckengost and former aldermen Michael Rocha and Frank Hosey are set for the Oct. 29 motion docket. Mayor Pro Tem Ixtlazihuatl Vasquez’s case has been reset for the Oct. 29 arraignment docket, according to Refugio County Deputy Clerk Mary Lopez.
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City of Victoria invites residents to apply for free Citizens Academy program
VICTORIA, Texas — The City of Victoria is accepting applications for its 2027 Citizens Academy, a free, six-week educational program designed to give residents an inside look at how local government operates and how they can get involved in their community.
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Fulton Town Council approves budget, tax rate
FULTON — The Fulton Town Council unanimously approved the town’s ad valorem tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The council approved a tax rate of $0.262205 per $100 evaluation, which is equal to the municipality's calculated No-New-Revenue...
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Town Talk guests discuss Discover Victober and upcoming holiday events
The latest episode of the City of Victoria’s Town Talk podcast brings together a revolving panel of guests from various City departments to highlight Discover Victober and other upcoming holiday events happening throughout Victoria. Discover Victober brings together a variety of fall events hosted by organizations throughout Victoria, giving...
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Ganado city secretary steps down
Ganado city officials are in search of a new city secretary after Perry Raz officially tendered her resignation to the city council on Sept. 8. Raz told the newspaper she provided a six-week notice to council members during their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. The transition comes as city leaders...
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Beeville ISD trustees review SB 12 compliance, announce temporary occupancy permit for new elementary campus
BEEVILLE – The Beeville Independent School District Board of Trustees held a public hearing during its Sept. 17 meeting to review mandated ethics and policy updates under Senate Bill 12, while celebrating a major milestone for the district’s new elementary campus. The meeting opened with a presentation detailing...
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Section of Business 35 between Aransas Pass and Rockport will close Sept. 21
A section of Business Texas Highway 35 between Rockport and Aransas Pass will be closed for five days, beginning Sept. 21. According to a release from the Corpus Christi District of the Texas Department of Transportation, the road will be closed to perform repairs and improvements at two railroad crossings owned by Rockport Terminals. The road is scheduled to close Sept. 21 and is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. Sept. 25, weather permitting.
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The Cuero All Sports Booster Club Meeting Drew Strong Community Support at Cuero City Park
The Cuero All Sports Booster Club hosted its scheduled community meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Cuero City Park Rock House, bringing together athletes, students, families, and supporters of Gobbler athletics. The gathering reflected the town’s ongoing commitment to its “One Town, One Team” spirit.