Refugio County Press

11/29/2025

Dear Julie, I love decorating for Christmas, but it’s so hard to deck the halls on a budget. My friends and neighbors have so much décor and I’m feeling Grinchy…what can I do to make my home more festive and still have money left for presents under …

Dear Julie, I love decorating for Christmas, but it’s so hard to deck the halls on a budget. My friends and neighbors have so much décor and I’m feeling Grinchy…what

11/29/2025

The Refugio-Mason winner will face the winner of the Region III final between Joaquin (9-4) and San Augustine (9-4) in the state semifinals. Refugio Independent School District

The Refugio Bobcats (12-0) will face the Mason Punchers (10-3) in the Region IV final on Thursday at 7 p.m. at San Antonio's Heroes Stadium.

11/29/2025

We have a new four-legged member of the family. Luna is an adorable London Cream Golden Retriever. Since we brought her home, Chupy is happy and playful again. We are all adapting and spending a lot of time outside. Luna has discovered butterflies –…

We have a new four-legged member of the family. Luna is an adorable London Cream Golden Retriever. Since we brought her home, Chupy is happy and playful again. We are

11/29/2025

The No. 1 Refugio Bobcats erupted for 28 second-half points to roll past the No. 2 Ganado 40-13 on Friday at Port Lavaca's Sandcrab Stadium and avenge last season's loss to the Indians in the Class 2A Division regional semifinals. Refugio Independent School District

The No. 1 Refugio Bobcats erupted for 28 second-half points to roll past the No. 2 Ganado 40-13 on Friday at Port Lavaca's Sandcrab Stadium and avenge last season's loss

11/29/2025

Bobcats advance to the regional final. Refugio Independent School District

11/29/2025

11/27/2025

Oh, joy of joys, another Thanksgiving where humans stuff themselves silly and pat my head like I’m part of the feast. Me, Frio, the tabby who rules this ink-stained paper place, I’m supposed to be grateful for my gig as the official newspaper cat. L…

Oh, joy of joys, another Thanksgiving where humans stuff themselves silly and pat my head like I’m part of the feast. Me, Frio, the tabby who rules this ink-stained paper

11/27/2025

In a joyful new chapter for one of the community’s longstanding congregations, Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ is proud to announce its new name.

Saints Memorial COGIC, 212 Barefield Street, in Refugio, hosted Family and Friends Day on Nov. 23, 2025, with the unveiling of the official name and sign.

11/25/2025

Refugio senior sprinter Carlie McClain fulfilled a childhood goal Monday when she signed a national letter of intent to run track and field at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

11/25/2025

Refugio County commissioners on Tuesday approved hiring a law firm to redraw the county’s voting precincts after the Legislature’s newly adopted congressional redistricting plan placed the county into two different U.S. House districts.

Refugio County commissioners on Tuesday approved hiring a law firm to redraw the county’s voting precincts after the Legislature’s newly adopted congressional redistricting plan placed the county into two different

11/25/2025

Refugio County Precinct 3 Commissioner Gary Lee Wright said during Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting that illegal dumping along county roads has reached an unacceptable level and is consuming valuable time and resources from road crews.

Refugio County Precinct 3 Commissioner Gary Lee Wright said during Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting that illegal dumping along county roads has reached an unacceptable level and is consuming valuable time

11/25/2025

Refugio County will continue its countywide burn ban following a brief discussion at Monday’s commissioners court meeting, with officials reporting no improvement in drought conditions and no recommendation to lift the restrictions.

Refugio County will continue its countywide burn ban following a brief discussion at Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, with officials reporting no improvement in drought conditions and no recommendation to lift