Refugio County Historical Commission

05/22/2026

This week's notable Refugio County sports item: Refugio County's Punt-Pass-Kick competitors. October 1970 newspaper. From The Portal to Texas History.

05/21/2026

This Historic week's Refugio County "Backward Glance" from the years 1932, 1937, 1942, 1947 and 1952 using newspaper dated May 23, 1957. From the Portal to Texas History.

05/20/2026

This Historic week’s noteworthy Military Veterans of Refugio County series. This week’s service member: Eulogio Rodriguez, June 1973 newspaper. From the Portal to Texas History.

05/19/2026

Historical photographs/images of past and present buildings, structures, businesses and homes in Refugio County. Mystery street corner in Refugio. From August 1960 newspaper. From the Portal to Texas History.

05/18/2026

This Historic week’s noteworthy Refugio County pioneers, benefactors and citizens series. 1936 Centennial Celebration participants. From the Portal to Texas History, September 1970 newspaper. See less

05/17/2026

FYI

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Borrowed from Friends of the Blackland Museum: (Mural dedication ribbon cutting, May 19th, 3 P.M., the public is invited to attend:
Located at 301 Green Ave. Taft, Texas
Call 361-528-2206 (Thur. - Sat). for further details.

05/17/2026

For those of you who live in Aransas Pass, Texas, or are interested in the cities newspaper history, 844 newspaper weeks were loaded on May 14, 2026 and April 17, 2026.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?t=fulltext&sort=added_d&fq=str_location_county%3ASan+Patricio+County%2C+TX&fq=str_title_serial%3AAransas+Pass+Progress&fbclid=IwY2xjawR2DcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxajlVaURCR25ZYVJQTU1Jc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHirBsALH41wism_q8eA5SQtEgmcCFn4Es3GQiTVEW6HC4ct2FkF873t8ptMY_aem_YWdncwC4it2AuL2rY5zwWglfg05U&brid=YWdncwGZSR0Ase3DW3xtQakjK1km

For the May 14th. loading, 560 weeks were loaded and contained the following years: 1937, 1938, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1968.

For the April 17th. loading, 284 weeks were loaded and contained the following years:1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1963, 1969.

Further up the coast in Calhoun County, 26 weeks of The Calhoun County News was loaded on May 13th, 2026, for the year 1951.

Regards,

JK

05/15/2026

This week's notable Refugio County sports item: Country Club Gofers. April 1960 newspaper. From The Portal to Texas History.

05/14/2026

This Historic week's Refugio County "Backward Glance" from the years 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958 and 1963 using newspaper dated May 16, 1968. From the Portal to Texas History.

05/13/2026

FYI

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CoqVCJrMk/

Love seeing all the work going on around the county!

Thank you, Monica Torres, for posting about the Austwell pier progress (photo stolen 😊)!!!

05/13/2026

FYI

🇺🇸✨Attn: REFUGIO COUNTY…

The word is OUT and the countdown is ON for one of the biggest celebrations in county history! Join us Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Refugio County Airport for STARS, STRIPES & SOUTH TEXAS SKIES to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an unforgettable hometown party!!! 🎆✈️

Expect:
🎶 Live music & DJ
🍔 Food vendors
🛍️ Shopping & merchandise booths
🎇 Fireworks + drone show
🇺🇸 Patriotic fun for the whole family

This isn’t just any event-- it’s a celebration of community, freedom, and the spirit that makes our community special. From our small towns to our wide-open skies, we’re coming together to honor our past and celebrate the future. ❤️🤍💙

📍 Refugio County Airport
📅 Friday, July 3, 2026
⏰ Gates Open at 3:00 PM
😊 Hosted by the Refugio Chamber, Refugio County, and KRFG Refugio County Airport.

Sponsorships and vendor spots are LIMITED and filling quickly!

📞 Contact JD Perez with the at 361-526-2835 for booth reservations and sponsorship opportunities.