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23 hrs ago | KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

Protesters Angry At Robstown ISD

Protesters gathered on the lawn across from the district's administration building, requesting they make a new budget.

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Wed Sep 03, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Robstown ISD's dilemma: Layoffs or late paychecks

The Robstown school district has tough decisions ahead: fire 48 employees or delay all employees from receiving their first September paycheck.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., US Politics, US News

Tue Sep 02, 2008

KRISTV Corpus Christi, TX

Robstown Athletic Program To Stay The Same

The school district's athletic director was asked to run the Cottonpickers' program the same, despite the district's budget woes.

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Mon Sep 01, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller

Turbines feasible at fairgrounds?

Robstown's winds could power the county's fairgrounds if a feasibility study shows whirring blades of wind turbines would be a fit for the complex.

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Related Topix: Nueces County, TX, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Weslaco, TX

Sat Aug 30, 2008

KRISTV Corpus Christi, TX

Community Worried About New Prison

Community advocates in Robstown are worried the new private correctional facility in the area does not have an adequate enough system to warn residents about escapees.

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Related Topix: Prison

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Robstown outlet opening delayed

Nueces County Commissioners on Wednesday extended the feasibility period for the third time on the $60 million outlet mall project under development by Dolphin Ventures, after reviewing the letter from Dolphin ...

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Related Topix: Nueces County, TX, US Politics, US News

Tue Aug 26, 2008

New York Giants

8.26 Remembering Gene Upshaw

His big, booming voice was a familiar presence in the long halls of the NFL Players Association offices.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, New York Giants

Sun Aug 24, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

King of a new ring

Arthur Crews Sr., warden of the Coastal Bend Detention Center, stand in the hallway of the nearly completed detention center Friday, August 15, 2008.

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Fri Aug 22, 2008

KLTV

Union chief Upshaw dead at 63...Berthelsen named acting director

The NFL Players Association moved quickly to appoint a new leader following the death of executive director and Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw at age 63.

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KRISTV Corpus Christi, TX

In aftermath of Upshaw's death, union has to struggle to find its future

It was during Gene Upshaw's tenure as union chief that a new age of free agency and salary caps came to the NFL.

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Thu Aug 21, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller

Robstown native, NFL star Upshaw dies

He was 63. Upshaw's death was announced by the NFL Players Association, which he headed for a quarter century.

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Tue Aug 19, 2008

KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

Second 18-Wheeler Accident In Two Days

Tuesday's wet weather is being blamed for several accidents around the area. The driver of an 18-wheeler said he lost control of his rig when he drove over a wet spot on Highway 77 just north of Robstown.

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Related Topix: Weather

Mon Aug 18, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller

Tractor trailer jackknifes near Robstown

U.S. 77 northbound lane may be closed until 8 p.m. staff reports Originally published 03:40 p.m., August 18, 2008 Updated 04:06 p.m., August 18, 2008 ROBSTOWN - A tractor trailer carrying diesel fuel jackknifed ...

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Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Backup plan helps cover prisoner loss

By Jaime Powell Originally published 11:11 p.m., August 14, 2008 Updated 11:12 p.m., August 14, 2008 Negotiations for the return of money-making federal prisoners to Nueces County jail facilities will continue, ...

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Related Topix: Nueces County, TX, La Villa, TX

Sat Aug 16, 2008

KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

Robstown ISD Faces Financial Crisis

Robstown Independent School District may need to dip into their reserves to pay for the next school year and the school board plans to meet Saturday to discuss the district's financial situation.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Kids, Family

Thu Aug 14, 2008

KIII

13,200 Jehovah's Witnesses Coming to Corpus Christi

As estimated 13,200 from Corpus Christi, including those from Kingsville, Alice, Robstown, Aransas Pass, Rockport, Victoria, Laredo, Eagle Pass, will come to the American Bank Center Arena over 2 successive ...

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Related Topix: World News, Kingsville, TX, Mexico, Classical, Corpus Christi, TX, Jehovah's Witnesses, Corpus Christi Metro

Tue Aug 12, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

No raise for Robstown school workers, as costs rise

Rising fuel, transportation and food costs are forcing Robstown Independent School District officials to consider not giving raises to employees this year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Mon Aug 11, 2008

South Texas Chisme

Caller Times Political Pulse sets local Republican party straight

The Nueces County Republican Party's most recent newsletter takes state Rep. Abel Herrero, D-Robstown, to task for accepting campaign contributions from the chairman of a company that recently was raided by the ...

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Related Topix: Nueces County, TX, Corpus Christi Metro, Corpus Christi, TX

Sat Aug 09, 2008

KRISTV.COM Corpus Christi

Former pro wrestler named new warden of detention center

A former pro wrestler is the new warden of a federal detention center in Robstown.

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Thu Aug 07, 2008

Corpus Christi Caller

County goes after Aviators' owner

By Jaime Powell Originally published 10:31 p.m., August 6, 2008 Updated 06:02 a.m., August 7, 2008 ROBSTOWN - When the Coastal Bend Aviators left Nueces County's baseball complex last October, county officials ...

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Related Topix: Nueces County, TX

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Robstown, Texas is located in Nueces County and is part of the Corpus Christi Metro Area. Zip codes in Robstown, TX include 78380.

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