Castaways Property in Port Aransas Changes Hands as Owners Mark Full Circle
The ground beneath Castaways Seafood and Grill and the Shops at Old Town in Port Aransas has new owners. Domingo Hernandez and Emily Hernandez have purchased the property, tying together a story that began 25 years ago when Domingo Hernandez started as a line cook in the restaurant's kitchen. Hernandez's...
Mathis runs past Aransas Pass for key district win
ARANSAS PASS — The Mathis football team and its Slot-T offense set the tone early against Aransas Pass, churning up yards and clock while jumping out to a double-digit lead. The Pirates scored on four of their six first-half possessions on the way to an 18-point halftime lead, which provided the difference in a 60-46 victory over the Panthers in a key District 15-3A Division I game on Friday, Oct. 23, at Bo Bonorden Stadium.
‘Jailhouse Jesus’ to outlast demolition of Nueces County courthouse
Painted by an inmate more than 50 years ago inside a cell for the most violent offenders, the image of Jesus will be preserved even as the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse is demolished.
Portland approves emergency services contract
The City of Portland has voted to approve an emergency ambulance service contract with Lone Star Ambulance 1, LLC, D/B/A Allegiance Mobile Health to continue providing emergency services in Portland with increased city subsidies. On Oct. 20, the Portland city council voted to approve the contract, which has a two-year...
Man who died in house fire near Mathis identified
The man who died in a house fire on Oct. 18 near Mathis has been identified, according to San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera. Eliasar Rodriguez, 71, who used a wheelchair, died after his mobile trailer home caught fire on County Road 249, Rivera said in an email. A preliminary investigation by a sheriff's office investigator and a fire marshal showed that the fire may have started in the bedroom, where a space heater was plugged into an outlet with electrical issues, a social media post by
Downtown Sinton hosting Chiltepin Fall Fiesta through Oct. 24
The Chiltepin Fall Fiesta is bringing three days of family activities, entertainment, and local vendors to downtown Sinton from Oct. 22-24. Organized by the Sinton Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place at the intersection of Sinton Street and McCall Avenue. A carnival will run all three nights of...
State letter confirms Robstown-area water district exceeded arsenic, TDS limits
A state letter shows Robstown's water district exceeded arsenic and TDS limits. Here's what TCEQ found, how arsenic violations are measured and what district leaders say.
South Texas Weather Oct. 23-27: 90° Heat Before Rain Chances Rise
South Texas could reach 90 degrees Saturday before thunderstorm chances increase to 50% Tuesday.
Family says plea deal doesn’t reflect loss after woman killed in crash
Enrique Cisneros accepted a plea deal in the death of Alejandra Franco, 78. Her family says the sentence doesn't reflect their loss.
Mayor Jones urges Pentagon, DHS to rethink enforcement against military spouses
SAN ANTONIO - Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking top federal officials to reconsider immigration enforcement actions involving military spouses and other qualified family members as they go through the legal immigration process. In a letter sent Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2026, Jones wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and...

















