Coastal Bend Basketball Playoff Update for Friday, February 23, 2024.
SGA Lions Basketball Player Diego Martinez Earns 1000 Career Points
Before the game on Friday, Martinez was honored and presented with a commemorative banner in celebration of his 1,000th point scored as an Academy Lion.
Shamrock Products Caused Foul Odor in the Coastal Bend
On January 3, 2024, a valve on a petroleum product storage tank was damaged at Shamrock Products, LLC facility at the Port of Victoria. This caused a mysterious odor around seven counties in the Coastal Bend area.
Update on Mystery Odor Around the Coastal Bend Area
The Goliad County Emergency Management received confirmation of the source of the odor around Goliad County that extended to the Corpus Christi area.
Top Stories from 2023
A look back at the top stories that captured readers' attention in 2023 from South Texas Community News.
Sergeant Blue Santa Claus Greet Students by Helicopter
Their first stop was at Petronila Elementary School, followed by Bishop Primary School, and Bishop Elementary.
Hotel Vouchers, Keynote Speaker Highlights End DV Task Force Luncheon
In partnership with the Kingsville Police Department (KPD), the hotel voucher program is used when individuals need to be placed in emergency shelter after domestic violence is suspected.
Aransas Pass Myrtle Fire 100 Percent Contained
The fire started near Myrtle Avenue and consumed nearly 80 acres.
Kingsville ISD Joins in Lawsuit Against TEA
The lawsuit is asking to stop the release of the 2022-23 ratings.
Lady Badgers' First Season in Class 4A ends with Regional Semifinal Loss
The Bishop Lady Badgers first season in Class 4A came to an end last night and broke their 16-game winning streak, after being defeated by the number 2 ranked Boerne Lady Greyhounds.
Gun Hoax at H.M. King High School
KISD Administrative personnel had brought in witnesses and initiated a lockdown of the school in an abundance of caution.
KPD Seeking Info. After Elderly woman was Injured in Drive-By Shooting
KPD officers believe that the intended targets were others who live in the residence with the elderly woman.
School Districts Encourage Students, Staff to wear Maroon for Uvalde
Area schools have been asked to show support and wear maroon to school this morning.
7 Game Rooms Raided in Bishop
The 10-month investigation into the game rooms revealed that the city of Bishop did not give out operating permits and that cash was being used as a payout.
Heartland District Honor Leadership of the Coastal Bend Civitan Club
When her water broke at 16 weeks pregnant, Melissa Saenz knew immediately that something was not right.
Fatal Accident Near Driscoll
This is a developing story. Check back with STCN for updates.
In Memoriam - Kingsville ISD Lt. (RET) Col. Steven J. Crites
Crites was the former H.M. King High School JROTC instructor who retired in 2017 after nearly 16 years with the district.
2022 Color the Way for CASA 5K
On July 16, Brush Country CASA hosted their annual Color the Way 5K fun run.
Memorial Day Ruck Walk 2022
The walk is held annually on Memorial Day to remember those that gave their lives in service to our country.
Kingsville Toddler Become Viral Sensation After Ordering 31 Cheeseburgers
A Kingsville toddler has become a viral sensation after ordering 31 cheeseburgers from his local McDonald’s.