3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1037+ words) GOLIAD — Before he became the cowboy-hat-wearing coach who helped turn “Luv Ya Blue” into a Texas football phenomenon, Oail Andrew Phillips was a baby crawling toward trouble during a family picnic. Phillips’ aunt, Jo Annette Holland, told the story behind…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (277+ words) BEEVILLE — The Beeville City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2026–2027 municipal budget and established the annual property tax rate during its regular meeting on Sept. 8. The council passed Ordinance No. 2476 to approve the new budget, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (591+ words) A hummingbird takes a sip from a Turk’s cap. ROCKPORT-FULTON - You do not need a green thumb, a big yard, or a science degree to help hummingbirds, butterflies and your water bill. You need the right plants — the ones that…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (705+ words) REFUGIO – Refugio County commissioners authorized work on a $100,000 hazard mitigation plan, temporarily committed general fund money to preserve grant-funded sheriff’s office positions and approved the purchase of a new patrol vehicle Tuesday, Sept. 8. The commissioners court also transferred more than…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (670+ words) REFUGIO – Refugio County officials are preparing to relocate courthouse offices on a rotating basis as the courthouse rehabilitation project moves toward window and interior work. The Refugio County Commissioners Court discussed the closure schedule during a workshop Tuesday, Sept. 8, but…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (505+ words) Gregory-Portland took on Corpus Christi Carroll in the annual Battle of the Bridge at Buc Stadium on Aug. 27, 2026. Taft's Mike Sturgeon Jr. tries to run over a tackler during the Greyhounds' game against Karnes City on Aug. 28. The Greyhounds won…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (718+ words) Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual Republican Roundup on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Bee County Expo Center. Many of the attendees at the event were dressed in their best patriotic wear. County Judge-elect Kristofer Linney emcees the event. U.S. Rep....

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (164+ words) While most high school students were busy enjoying their summer vacation, Goliad High School senior Noah Blevins spent his summer representing Goliad American Legion Post 193 at the Texas Boys State Convention at the University of Texas in Austin. The event…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (34+ words) THE STATE OF TEXAS SouthTexasNews.com Details for THE STATE OF TEXAS Watts carries strongly-rooted vision for Brenham High School Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (334+ words) Notes: This goes on bottom of right rail on Refugio 1A REFUGIO — The Refugio Town Council directed its attorney to prepare an encroachment agreement for a proposed commercial development and discussed how to finance an estimated $869,438 FEMA-related park project during its…...