By Melissa Cantu Trevino ROBSTOWN – Law enforcement officers were busy Monday afternoon with a chase that started in Orange Grove and ended in Robstown.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Melissa Cantu Trevino Audriel S. Garcia was charged with murder Monday, Nov. 7 for her connection with the Range Street murder, Jim Wells County… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By staff This year, Jim Wells County voters are able to use the Countywide Polling Place Program (CWPP) for Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election, according… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By submitted Dorotha Taplin lived through the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, wars, technological and economical changes that she reminisces just days after she celebrated… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Melissa Cantu Trevino BENAVIDES – Forty-nine veterans were honored Saturday, Nov. 5 at America’s Last Patrol Veterans Day Celebration. The veterans were honored with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Día de los Muertos was celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — New York Yankees catcher Jose Treviño is officially the best defensive backstop in the American League. Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that the South Texas native won his first career Gold Glove Award.
BOSTON (AP) — Ruby Brown beamed with excitement in a community college gymnasium as she waited for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the stage at a political rally for the Democratic ticket in Massachusetts “As soon as her name was announced, I said I had to find a way to go,” said Brown, 58.
Dear Citizens of Jim Wells County, When exercising your right to vote, choose to maximize the diversity of the bench not only as to race, gender and ethnicity, but also as to professional background experience and abilities by electing Pedro “Pete” Trevino, Jr. as your next Jim Wells County Judge.
Gilbert G. Broquet, 72 years of age, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at a Corpus Christi hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in San Diego, Texas on July 4, 1950 to his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza. He was a graduate of San Diego high School class of 1968 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era. During his time in the service, he met and married the love of his life, Sondra, on August 31, 1973 and recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Gilbert was formerly employed in the oil field industry and retired from Bill Powell Custom Remodeling where he was employed for over 10 years. Gilbert lived life to the fullest and enjoyed riding his Harley with the Brush Country Ghost Riders and was affectionately referred to as “Gibby”. He enjoyed traveling, working at his ranch, hunting, fishing, raising roosters, making jerky and spending time with his family and friends. Gilbert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Broquet and Victoria Garza and his daughter, Bonnie Jean Broquet. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 49 years of marriage, Sondra Broquet of San Diego, Texas; daughter, Victoria (Rogelio Jr.) Laso of San Diego, Texas; brother, John Rudy Broquet of San Diego, Texas; half-brothers, Frank Broquet, Lee Broquet and Tommy Broquet of Hitchcock, Texas; half-sister, Linda Broquet Emanuel of Santa Fe, Texas; seven grandchildren, John Michael Lazo, Jacob Laso, Rogelio Laso III, Bryan Lazo, Brittany Lazo Trevino, Kayla Lazo, and Elizabeth Laso; ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Garza Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. that morning. Military Graveside Service and Interment will be held