Four Cuero FFA Members Earn Prestigious Lone Star Degree

The Cuero FFA chapter is celebrating a milestone achievement as four of its members—Grace Cooper, Hope Cooper, Charlotte Jalufka (not pictured), and Amber Seidel—have earned the Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest honor the Texas FFA Association can bestow upon a student at the state level. The Lone...

Refugio County students receive Coastal Bend Community Foundation scholarships

Four Refugio County students received a total of six scholarships through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards were presented June 29 during the foundation’s annual Scholarship Brunch in Corpus Christi. More than 260 students from across the organization's seven-county service area were recognized at the event.

Goliad, Refugio, Tivoli students earn Victoria College Dean's List honors

VICTORIA – Eleven students from Goliad, Refugio and Tivoli were named to the Victoria College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. A total of 252 students from throughout the Crossroads and surrounding areas earned the academic honor. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average while completing a minimum of 12 academic credit hours during the semester. Qualifying students also could not receive any unsatisfactory grades in their coursework.

Victoria College names Skidmore resident to spring 2026 Dean's List

VICTORIA – Skidmore resident Brittney Warman was named to the Victoria College Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. Warman was among 252 students recognized by the college for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average while...

Goliad head football coach earns spot on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40-Under-40 list

GOLIAD, Texas — Goliad High School head football coach and athletic director Kevin Salazar received statewide recognition this week after being named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s prestigious 40-Under-40 list, which honors some of the top young high school football coaches in Texas. Salazar has built Goliad into one of the area’s most consistent programs during his tenure, leading the Tigers to five consecutive playoff appearances and establishing the program as a regular postseason contender. Under his leadership, Goliad also recorded three straight 10-win seasons, advancing to the regional semifinals each year during that stretch. The Tigers have become one of the standout programs in the region, known for their sustained success and competitiveness. The annual Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40-Under-40 list recognizes rising coaching stars across the state who have made a significant impact on their programs and communities. Salazar and several members of the Tigers appeared on Crossroads Football Live last season, sharing their excitement and goals for the future of the program. With another season on the horizon, Salazar and the Tigers will look to continue their winning tradition in 2026 as they aim for another deep playoff run.

Bee County students among Coastal Bend Community Foundation scholarship recipients

Four Bee County students are among more than 260 recipients selected for scholarships through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation for the 2026–27 academic year, part of a regional effort supporting students pursuing higher education across South Texas. The foundation recognized scholarship recipients during its annual Scholarship Brunch held June...

Cuero ISD Employees Report Layoffs, Daycare Closure, and Shutdown of Special‑Needs Facilities

Cuero Online News has received reports that as many as twenty‑three Cuero ISD employees were dismissed this past week. Staff members say they were told the reductions were tied to budget cuts and declining enrollment. However, the district has not yet confirmed the number of eliminated positions or the departments affected.

Rockport-Fulton High School seniors receive CBCF scholarships

Six Rockport-Fulton High School students recently received scholarships during the Coastal Bend Community Foundation annual scholarship brunch on June 27 at Northshore Country Club in Portland. Gage Gonzalez, who will attend the Universal Technical Institute in Houston, received the Alice and Gerald “The Brick” Sutherland Scholarship. Alexis Vitoria...

Magazine honors Goliad's Salazar as one of state's top rising coaches

GOLIAD – Goliad head football coach and athletic director Kevin Salazar has been named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine’s prestigious "40 Under 40" list, honoring the top young coaching minds across the state. Salazar is one of just 24 high school head coaches statewide to receive...

Texas A&M-Victoria exhibit connects 250 Years of Texas history to the Crossroads

VICTORIA, Texas - Texas A&M University-Victoria has opened a new exhibit highlighting Texas' role in shaping America and how local communities contributed to the nation's development.

Local students named winners in state-wide poster contest

Anastacia Miller, a student from Falls City and Kinsley Barrientez, a student from Kenedy, have been named winners in the Texas Conservation Poster contest, part of the statewide Texas Conservation Awards Program. Anastacia won first place in the 3rd-6th grade division, and Kinsley won third place in the Kindergarten-2nd grade...

Auxiliary district employees to receive training for upcoming school year

CUERO, Texas - Substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers hoping to work with the Cuero Independent School District can receive a training July 29 to prepare for the 2026-27 school year.

Texas A&M University-Victoria announces spring president’s, dean’s lists

Texas A&M University-Victoria has announced the undergraduate students named to the Spring 2026 President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List recognizes undergraduate students who earned a 4.0 grade-point average for all coursework completed during the semester. Students in the South Texas News coverage area, making the Texas A&M University-Victoria President’s List, are listed below by their hometown.

A class all to himself

Edna ISD graduate shares his personal journey to landing a diploma. Raul Almaguer isn’t your average Edna High School graduate. In fact, just last week he graduated in a class all his own at the monthly school board meeting held at the district’s administration building here in Edna.

Photos alleging mold at Yoakum ISD spark concerns

Beeville ISD appoints Dawn DuBose as interim superintendent

Beeville Independent School District has named Dawn DuBose as its interim superintendent, effective June 15, district officials announced Monday. The district said DuBose is being paid $1,055.47 per business day and is serving under a per-day agreement rather than a traditional annual contract. School board president Orlando Vasquez said DuBose...

Victoria ISD announces new fine arts director hire

VICTORIA, Texas — Victoria ISD has hired a new director of fine arts. According to a press release, Elise Lopez was approved for the position during the district’s most recent board meeting. Lopez brings extensive experience in fine arts education. She previously served as the district theatre coordinator for San Antonio ISD for four years. Prior to that role, she was the head theatre director at Marshall High School and Longfellow Middle School. She also spent 11 years as a music teacher within the district. Lopez holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University–San Antonio, a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Incarnate Word. In her new role, Lopez will oversee Victoria ISD’s fine arts programs, including music, theatre, visual arts, cheer, dance, band, and more.

Leadership Aransas County XXIX celebrates graduation

Leadership Aransas County Class XXIX celebrated its graduation June 18 at the Rockport Pavilions, marking the completion of a 10-month journey through the Leadership Aransas County program facilitated by the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The program provides emerging and established leaders with opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the...

TAMU-Kingsville students honored for academic achievement

KINGSVILLE — Texas A&M University-Kingsville has released the names of the students who made the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Included on that list are Beeville residents Adriana Marie Balderas, Richard Lee Olivares and Clara Estelle Roznovsky. The President’s List requires a grade point average of...

Bee County schools earn Healthy South Texas recognition

Three Bee County campuses have earned Healthy South Texas Recognized School designation for their participation in school-based wellness programs involving students and staff. Hampton-Dugat-Moreno Early Childhood Center earned its second year of recognition with kindergarten students participating in Learn, Grow, Eat & Go Early Childhood and campuswide involvement in Walk Across Texas activities. Staff also participated in Stress Less with Mindfulness.