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updated: Mon Jun 30, 2008 02:41 pm

Refugio County News

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Monday Jun 30 | Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Around the Bend: 06.27.08 - 07.03.08

Caller-Times file Scarecrow People, shown playing at the Havana Club in 2005, will play Thursday at the Anderson Ampitheater at Cole Park.

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Related Topix: Corpus Christi Metro, Corpus Christi, TX

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Austin American Statesman

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The next leg of the Trans-Texas Corridor, this one to be in South and East Texas, now has a developer.

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Related Topix: Texarkana, TX, Laredo, TX, Texas, San Antonio, TX, Texas Government

Thu Jun 26, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Trans-Texas Corridor moves ahead

The Texas Transportation Commission is poised to pick a developer and authorize a contract today for the latest ire-raising route of the gargantuan Trans-Texas Corridor.

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Related Topix: San Antonio Metro, Texas Government, Texas, Seguin, TX, San Antonio, TX

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Refugio

When Willie Brown left his home town of Refugio in 1948 for the military, the town was still segregated.

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Fri May 30, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Ranging Reporter update: Refugio expecting large voter turnout

Rachael Garcia, the appointed elections administrator in Refugio County since 2005, says her job is to create voter confidence and ensure a secure and private voting process.

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Related Topix: Refugio, TX

Mon May 19, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Report: All state AG's cases in last 2 years target Dems

Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott, who said two years ago Texas faced an epidemic of vote fraud, has prosecuted 26 cases since then and all against Democrats, most of them blacks or Hispanics, according ... via Houston Chronicle

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Related Topix: Dallas, TX, Port Lavaca, TX

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Museum makes some changes

REFUGIO Hipsters and cheapskates alike will agree: vintage is cool and unique. Now how about a vintage fashion show? I'm not talking Louis Vuitton clutches or '70s retro wear, this vintage is 18th-century chic. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: College Station, TX, Bryan Metro, Austwell, TX, Tivoli, TX, Refugio, TX

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Profiles for Refugio Place 3 city council

Editor's note: The school and city elections will be Saturday, May 10. To help voters learn more about the contested races in their communities, the Advocate will profile those races. via Victoria Advocate

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Fri Apr 25, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Question and Answer Wales

REFUGIO Hipsters and cheapskates alike will agree: vintage is cool and unique. Now how about a vintage fashion show? I'm not talking Louis Vuitton clutches or 70's retro wear, this vintage is 18th century chic. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: College Station, TX, Bryan Metro, Austwell, TX, Refugio, TX, Tivoli, TX

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Operation takes aim at illegal trafficking

“They are all working together”

Teamwork can stop illegal trafficking, officials agreed Tuesday, but sometimes, it's the little things that keep law enforcement from working together. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Victoria County, TX, Victoria, TX, Victoria Metro, Inez, TX

Tue Mar 25, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Defense: Man's wounds don't add up to murder

“The only thing that makes this remarkable is his left arm was bandaged with duct tape”

Rosemary Aguinaga jerked her head away from the photos that lay on the table in front of her, covering her eyes and brushing away tears as she sat on the witness stand. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Refugio, TX, Goliad County, TX, Victoria, TX, Victoria Metro

Sat Mar 15, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Rain doesn't dampen Refugio livestock show

“The exhibitors showed great sportsmanship and showmanship. Their character really came out”

REFUGIO Exhibitors proudly stood by their animals to show off a year's worth of work. via Victoria Advocate

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Wed Mar 12, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Ranging Reporter update: Refugio County Memorial Hospital ready for expansion

“I am estimating in a year, a year and two, three months because of construction. We don't have the plans approved yet. So we have to do that and let the bids out for 60 days, at least. And then shortly after that, we begin construction.”

As the Refugio County Memorial Hospital gets set for an expansion, which includes a new wellness center and pool, Administrator Louis Willeke sat down with Ranging Reporter Sruthi Kunnel to talk about the ... via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Victoria, TX, Victoria Metro

Sun Mar 09, 2008

Victoria Advocate

End to a Showingcareer

“If I'm not at school, I'm out here working my animals.”

REFUGIO Sad to see his livestock-show career end, one high school senior vows to help younger kids and teens continue the tradition. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Refugio, TX, Sarita, TX

Wed Mar 05, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Ranging Reporter update: Residents have mixed reactions to election results

“As far as surprised, no. But I think people need to realize that it was just the popular vote and we won't really know how the delegates will vote until later. For presidency, popular vote doesn't mean squat unless you have the delegates.”

A few customers at Pico De Gallo in Victoria took the time to answer our question of the day - "Were you surprised by any of the election results at the local or national level?" A: "As far as surprised, no. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Victoria, TX, Victoria Metro

Sun Feb 10, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Refugio teen killed in Saturday night wreck

“He overcorrected and skidded across the roadway into the northbound ditch”

An 18-year-old Refugio man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover wreck on Saturday night. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Refugio, TX

Wed Jan 30, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Perry issues wildfire disaster proclamation

AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry has issued a state disaster proclamation for 152 counties including Refugio and Karnes counties because of the threat posed by rapidly spreading wildfires. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro

Mon Jan 28, 2008

Valley Morning Star

Refugio County, TX. - Ronald Clay Bowen

Age 45, passed away unexpectedly at his Refugio County family ranch on Saturday, January 26, 2008. via Valley Morning Star

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Related Topix: Falfurrias, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Harlingen, TX

Fri Jan 25, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Poverty and education

“We want to provide a quality education to all the students, irrespective of their economic background.”

More than 22 percent of Texas school-age children lived in poverty in 2005, according to information from the U.S. Census Bureau. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Cameron County, TX, Santa Maria, TX, Matagorda County, TX, Austwell, TX, Tivoli, TX

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