Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office says ‘Thanks for giving’
      For the fourth year, the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office has been able to distribute Thanksgiving Turkeys to families in need.
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Vital Statistics
By Leo H. Alarcon Kleberg County Clerk
      Births Filed Margarita Silva and Derrick Thomas, November 18, 2009, a girl Tommie Cortez, November 19, 2009, a girl Joanna and Matthew C. Scheible, November 20, 2009, a boy Elaine Valadez and Mark Trevino, November 20, 2009, a girl Maria Ester Garcia and Juan A. Nino, November 22, 2009, a girl
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Bishop plans to usher in the holiday season with ‘Christmas in the Park’
      Plans for Bishop’s “Christmas in the Park”sponsored by the Bishop Chamber of Commerce, are underway. This annual celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Bishop City Park.
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Senior Citizen Menu posted
      Kleberg County Senior Citizen Congregate Dining Menu Served at the Senior Center - 720 E. Lee, Kingsville Ricardo Senior Center and Riviera Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for the week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Menu may change without notice.
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Cayetano Lopez pleads quilty to aggravated robbery and burglary and sentenced to 19 years in prison
      Cayetano “Cheezy” Lopez, a suspect in the infamous Donut Shop Robbery, has pleaded guilty to two felonies and received 19 years in prison. Lopez plead guilty to the Aggravated Robbery causing Serious Bodily Injury (a first degree felony) and a Burglary of a Habitation (a second degree felony).
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Diabetes now epidemic
By Cheri Jay, Certified Diabetes Educator, Christus Spohn Diabetes Center
      Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions – an estimated 26 million Americans or 8 percent of the population have diabetes. It has increased by 3 million people is just the past two years. Diabetes costs the average person who has it about $10,000 a year in total medical expenses – an average of $1,600 a year out of pocket expense. What can be done?
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Clubs & Organizations
      (Editor’s note: Some entries may have outdated or incorrect information, submit changes to your calendar item to 592-4304 ext. 5.) Monday Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., First Christian Church, 1900 South Brahma Blvd. For information, call 592-9416.
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Animal Rescue Kleberg
      Animal Rescue Kleberg is a non-profit organization that helps find homes for orphaned cats, dogs and occasionally other animals. ARK is located at 225 E. Henrietta. Hours are from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. Photos and descriptions of all pets ready for adoption can be viewed at the ARK web site at www.ark1.petfinder.com.
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