Kevin Kruger

John Andrew Perez, age 48, of Beeville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 after battling a long illness. John was born on March 18, 1974 in Beeville, Texas to parents Armando and Maria Perez. In his passing was lost a son, brother, uncle, nephew, and a friend. John had worked in the TV/ film industry in Austin for many years. During his time in Austin, John had also managed several restaurants where he made many lifelong friends.

Rodney Ben Chaney, 60, of Refugio, Texas died Dec. 25, 2022, at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion-Inpatient Center in Victoria, Texas. Rodney was also a resident of Kingsville for many years. He was born to Robert Lee Chaney and Iris Sue Guilliams on June 30, 1962. Survivors...

William “Bill” Tunnell Reagan, 66, of Mineral, Texas, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Bill was born October 30, 1956 in Corpus Christi to Cyrus Tunnell Reagan and Mary Bess Fillinger. He was employed as maintenance manager with Texas Department of Criminal Justice for approximately 20 years. He was a rancher and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren.

Sinton senior wide receiver-free safety Ray Perez was named the Most Valuable Player of the All-District 15-4A, Division II football team released recently. Pirate senior quarterback Braeden Brown was selected the Co-Offensive Player of the Year and Sinton senior outside linebacker Tyler Ramirez was chosen the Defensive Player of the Year.

The Mathis Lady Pirates fell to the Odem Lady Owls 36-34 in a District 29-3A game on Jan. 10 in Odem. Clarisa Martinez led Mathis with nine points. Ansleigh Solis and Marissa Cortez each added six points, while teammates Josette Aparicio and Alexis Saldivar scored five apiece. Davianna Mendez tossed in four.

Pettus junior Seth Guajardo was chosen to the first-team offense and defense on the All-District 16-2A, Division II football team released recently. Guajardo was selected as a running back on offense and utility player on defense. Pettus senior quarterback Garett Grayson was also named to the first-team offense as were...