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Large piles of concrete mixed with dirt, rebar and assorted trash await removal after being dumped just yards away from the edge of the San Antonio River. Karnes County Road and Bridge Administrator Jeff Wiatrek said he was not aware that an unacceptable amount of trash was mixed in with materials from a hospital demolition site that he planned to use as part of a project to stabilize the support structures beneath the Wofford’s Crossing bridge on County Road 326 at a location about 3.5 miles west of Runge until work was underway. County officials have declared the situation a “public calamity” and hired a private contractor to move the rubble away from the river banks. What to do with the 720 tons of material lined up along the edge of County Road 326, however, has yet to be decided.
‘Public calamity:' San Antonio River Authority steps in to stop dumping of trash from hospital demolition site into river and under Wofford’s Crossing Bridge
KARNES COUNTY – County officials are struggling to find a way to clean up a mess that they are now calling a “public calamity” – the possibly illegal dumping of demolition materials from an abandon...
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Jarzombek confirmed as FCISD school board president
FALLS CITY – The May 15 monthly meeting of the Falls City ISD board of trustees saw its recently elected members swear the oath of office, as well as the reorganization and election of officers for...
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Friday, April 19, Rebecca Molina, center, holds the Dooney and Bourke purse she won from a Relay for Life raffle sponsored by the office of Dr. Joel Saldana, left, also pictured is team captain Nikki Molina, right. This is the second raffle the office held for Karnes County Relay for Life, raising over $900.
Raffle winner
Friday, April 19, Rebecca Molina, center, holds the Dooney and Bourke purse she won from a Relay for Life raffle sponsored by the office of Dr. Joel Saldana, left, also pictured is team captain Nik...
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The Karnes City Home and Garden Club has chosen the home of Paul and Emily Bordovsky for the Yard of the Month for May, located at 6234 N. FM 81, Karnes City.
Yard of the month
The Karnes City Home and Garden Club has chosen the home of Paul and Emily Bordovsky for the Yard of the Month for May, located at 6234 N. FM 81, Karnes City.
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Mrs. Hosek’s third grade science classes at Kenedy Elementary planted a spring garden. They planted sunflowers, yellow squash and pinto beans. The students shared what they grew with the faculty members at the elementary. The students told Mrs. Hosek, “Looking for the pinto beans is like an Easter egg hunt”.
Spring garden
Mrs. Hosek’s third grade science classes at Kenedy Elementary planted a spring garden. They planted sunflowers, yellow squash and pinto beans. The students shared what they grew with the faculty me...
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Danielle Maldonado competed Saturday, May 4, in the Texas State History Day state competition in Austin. She placed 2nd for her Junior Individual Performance which earned her the honor of competing at this year's National History Day competition to be held at the University of Maryland. Danielle is an 8th grader at LaVernia Junior High School and is from Gillett.
Texas State History Day
Danielle Maldonado competed Saturday, May 4, in the Texas State History Day state competition in Austin. She placed 2nd for her Junior Individual Performance which earned her the honor of competing...
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Major Show Steer Validation
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This year Major Show Steer Validation will be on Wednesday, June 19 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Karnes City Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Cook Patton has again donated his time and facilities for this proce...
Karnes County 4-H Updates
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RECORDBOOKS Recordbooks are due to the extension office no later than June 7, no exceptions. For anyone completing a recordbook and applying for an award, you can find the applications on the coun...
KCISD Summer Food Program 2013
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Karnes City ISD announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. At no charge the Summer Nutrition Program serves meals to kids up to 18 years of age, the program will be June 3 throu...
KC athletes listed in NFHS Honor Roll
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The Karnes City High School 800-meter relay team of Philip Vaughan, Paul Kinney, Kenneth “K.D.” Glenn, and Dontrell “D.T.” Lyons as well as Lyons individually for the 200 Meters, will be listed in ...
More Gold Medals For Tocallos Boxing Club
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Tocallos Boxing Club members earn gold medals once again. Domingo Valintine Tobar and Luis Rojas were crowned unopposed champions and Jacob Coffman earned his way to victory with 2 outstanding perf...
Karnes City Juniors attend Leadership Forum
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Thursday, May 16, the junior class of Karnes City High School attended a John Ben Shepperd Student Leadership Forum at the St. Cornelius Catholic Church. It was organized by Ms. Jo Ann Gutierrez, ...

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Boy Scouts statue titled Trail to Manhood outside the National Scouting Museum in Irving
Boy Scouts of America vote ends long-standing ban on gay scouts
By Marice Richter GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lif...
Thu May 23 18:30:11 UTC 2013
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U.S. President Barack Obama pauses during speech at the National Defense University in Washington
Obama orders review of guidelines for probing journalists
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he directed Attorney...
Thu May 23 17:52:12 UTC 2013
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Jodi Arias addresses the jury during the penalty phase of her murder trial in Phoenix
Arizona jury deadlocks over Jodi Arias sentencing
By Tim Gaynor PHOENIX (Reuters) - An Arizona jury weighing whether Jodi Arias should be put to de...
Thu May 23 19:06:11 UTC 2013
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Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth members
[Updated at 6:55 p.m. CT] DALLAS – The Boy Scouts of America, one of the country’s largest and ol...
Thu May 23 18:55:38 UTC 2013
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