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Texas CTE association names Beeville ISD a District of Distinction for second straight year

BEEVILLE – Beeville Independent School District has earned back-to-back Career and Technical Education (CTE) District of Distinction honors from the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). The state association named Beeville ISD a CTE District of Distinction on Friday, Oct. 9, recognizing the school system for career and...

Beeville, TX · 22d
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Beeville falls to Calhoun in district battle

BEEVILLE – Beeville saw its two-game winning streak end with a 35-0 loss to Calhoun in District 15-4A Division I football action Friday, Oct. 16. The Trojans dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in district competition. Calhoun improved to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in district play. Beeville entered the...

Beeville, TX · 22d

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Ernest Henderson steps in as Orange Grove ISD's interim superintendent

Ernest Henderson, a retired 36-year Orange Grove ISD educator, takes over as interim superintendent during the district's leadership transition.

Orange Grove, TX · 23d

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TMISD expands bilingual education through elementary school

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, 3NEWS is taking a look at Tuloso-Midway Independent School District's dual language program and its impact on the next generation. The program gives students opportunities to develop their Spanish and English skills while learning about their heritage....

Corpus Christi, TX · 22d
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New T.M. Clark opens doors to students

A major bond project passed in 2023 has come to fruition, and Gregory-Portland ISD students and families recently saw it in person for the first time. On Oct. 13, G-PISD opened the doors to officially welcome students to the new T.M. Clark Elementary School at 1901 Billy G. Webb Dr. The project was part of a $176 million Bond 2023 project for the district.

Gregory, TX · 24d

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Aransas Pass students earn national academic honors

ARANSAS PASS — Seven students from Aransas Pass High School have earned national academic honors through the College Board National Recognition Program, according to an Oct. 14 news release from Aransas Pass ISD. The program consists of official academic awards recognizing students across the country, including the First-Generation Recognition...

Aransas Pass, TX · 24d

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Three Coastal Bend schools receive state funding for job training programs

More than $20 million in state funding is headed to job training programs across Texas, including three schools in the Coastal Bend. The grants are part of a statewide effort designed to help more than 7,000 students prepare for careers in welding, nursing and other skilled trades. The funding will help schools purchase training equipment for their programs.

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Del Mar pastry students take their talents to World Food Championships

Two Del Mar College pastry students head to Indianapolis after a first-place finish in Corpus Christi, facing timed dessert challenges against experienced chefs.

Corpus Christi, TX · 24d

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George West, Gregory-Portland rise in poll; Sinton holds steady; Kenedy drops out of Top 10 polls

George West and Gregory-Portland climbed one spot, Sinton held its position and Kenedy dropped out of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football high school rankings released Monday, Oct. 12. The George West Longhorns moved from No. 7 to No. 6 in Class 3A Division II after defeating Falfurrias 69-0. George West...

Kenedy, TX · 25d

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2026 Corpus Christi high school cross country district meet results

Carroll's Elaina Lucido and Veterans Memorial's Trey Llanes continued their dominance of District 29-5A cross country on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Dugan Stadium, each capturing district titles. Lucido won her fourth District 29-5A championship, standing atop the podium all four years at Carroll. The standout finished the course in 18 minutes, 15.33 seconds, blazing past her closest competitor by more than one minute, Victoria East's Zoe Cloud (19:29.54). Emery Valdez of Carroll finished third (19:33.28). Gregory-Portland won the girls team title with a total of 42 points, led by Caitlyn Odom's fourth place finish. The Wildcats were aided by a pack of three runners that finished between seventh and 10th. Llanes won his second straight boys title with a time of 15:31.88, pulling away from Ray's Calhoun Cason, who clocked 16:08.33 to finish second. Reece Lebrecht of Veterans Memorial was third as the Eagles had all five of their scoring runners in the top seven finishers. The Eagles cruised to the team title with 20 points, beating out Victoria West (79) and Flour Bluff (81), who also qualified for regionals. The top three teams and top 10 individuals advance to the Region IV-5A cross country meet scheduled

Corpus Christi, TX · 25d

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Goliad rises to No. 2; Skidmore-Tynan reaches top 10; Runge holds at No. 14

Goliad climbed to No. 2 in Class 3A, and Skidmore-Tynan moved into the Class 2A top 10 in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association high school volleyball poll released on Monday, Oct.12. The Tigerettes (31-5) rose one spot from No. 3. Tatum (34-4) took over the Class 3A top spot,...

Goliad, TX · 25d

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Aransas Pass ISD honors October students, employees of the month

The Aransas Pass ISD board of trustees recently recognized some standout students and employees during its regular meeting on Oct. 12. During the meeting, trustees recognized students from each of its four campuses as well as district staff members who have been said to go above and beyond in the district and their community according to a news release from APISD.

Aransas Pass, TX · 25d

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Corpus Christi high school volleyball schedule, top performers for Oct. 12-16

A handful of Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend high school volleyball teams have already clinched playoff spots going into the last few weeks of the regular season. Flour Bluff has its second matchup with Victoria West as the Hornets try to sweep their closest challenger in District 29-5A play, while both Gregory-Portland and Veterans Memorial are closing in on clinching playoff berths. Tuloso-Midway and Beeville clash in another contest that could have playoff seeding implications in District 31-4A. Here is a look at the schedule of high school volleyball matches this week, plus top performers in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend. TUESDAY, OCT. 13 DISTRICT 29-5A GREGORY-PORTLAND DEF. RAY, 25-10, 25-15, 25-13 Gregory-Portland — Kills, Lily Edwards 8, Vivian Alexander 8, Kendall Dawson 6, Bella Quiroga 4, Faith Johnson 2, Alice Brown 3, Kadynce Leal 1; Aces, Edwards 3, Kalli Rowe 3, Alexander 1, Leal 2, Kloey Cantu 2; Digs, Rowe 12, Cantu 7, Janae Castillo 7, Brown 6, Alexander 5, Leal 2, Kylee Cave 3; Assists, Cantu 19, Leal 9, Rowe 2; Blocks, Edwards 2, Quiroga 1, Elayna Cortez 1 Ray — Kills, Cadence Mueller 5, Destanee Hargis 3, Avery Moreno 2; Assists, Rylee Garcia 15; Digs, Genesis

Corpus Christi, TX · 26d

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Ingleside wins second straight district contest

The Ingleside Mustangs kept their strong play going in their most recent matchup, coming away with a win in their district game last week. Ingleside easily downed Port Isabel by a score of 31-6 on Oct. 9, winning their second straight game in the process. The Mustangs moved to 5-1 and 2-1 in District 16-4A.

Ingleside, TX · 27d

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Rockport-Fulton sweeps Corpus Christi King to clinch playoff spot

CORPUS CHRISTI — Allie Garcia had 10 kills and five aces on Friday, Oct. 9 to lead Rockport-Fulton to a three-set victory over Corpus Christi King in a District 30-4A volleyball match at Corpus Christi King High School. Rockport-Fulton won the match in straight sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-12, and...

Rockport, TX · 28d

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No stopping Gregory-Portland: Wildcats steamroll Mercedes

PORTLAND — The Gregory-Portland football team was so dominant in its 73-0 victory against Mercedes on Friday, Oct. 9 that a running clock to speed up the game was employed late in the second quarter. The Wildcats rolled up 464 yards of offense, and the Tigers never crossed the...

Portland, TX · 28d

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Nueces County Judge Joe Benavides shares powerful life lessons with local students

Nueces County Judge Joe Benavides visited SST-CC Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 8, to share life lessons and encourage students to make positive choices inside and outside the classroom. During a special assembly, Benavides spoke with sixth- and seventh-graders about perseverance, integrity, respect for others, and the importance of making...

Nueces County, TX · 29d

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Rockport-Fulton football grinds out key win vs. CC London

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Rockport-Fulton football team passed one of its toughest adversity tests this season, and it came in one of the biggest games of the season. Rockport-Fulton scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns, grinding out a 38-20 road victory against Corpus Christi London on Thursday, Oct. 8 to stay undefeated in District 16-4A Division II play.

Rockport, TX · 29d

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Ingleside ISD celebrates Bond 2025 milestone

Students, staff and community members in Ingleside ISD have the opportunity to leave their mark on a milestone for one of the district’s Bond 2025 projects. On Oct. 7, Ingleside ISD hosted a beam signing at Leon Taylor Middle School to commemorate a milestone in the construction of its new physical education facility.

Ingleside, TX · 10-08