Beeville News and Announcements

Glenda Garza celebrates retirement

Glenda Garza, right, who recently retired from Coastal Bend College after 32 years of service, was the guest of honor at her retirement party, attended by CBC employees and...

TRiO Day set for Feb. 24 in Beeville

Coastal Bend College will celebrate TRiO Day on Feb. 24 in Beeville. TRiO Day is a nationwide annual celebration that recognizes the value of federally-funded TRiO Programs and...

Parkour offered through Coastal Bend College Continuing Ed

Parkour will be offered outdoors at CBC Lott-Canada Facility, located on 900 W. Corpus Christi St. (Highway 59 West) in Beeville, on Tuesday and Thursday nights, March 20-April...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Joe Barnhart Bee County Library February 2012 Newsletter

Click here to view the Joe Barnhart Bee County Library February 2012 Newsletter

World music performance set in Beeville for Feb. 9

Circa Paleo will present a program of world music for the Beeville Concert Association Thursday evening, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gertrude R. Jones Performing Arts Auditorium at...

Students to travel to Spain to study architecture, culture

Coastal Bend College students plan to travel to Salamanca, Spain this summer for intensive study in architecture or sociology from June 22 to July 5. Jack Young, Coastal Bend...

High school sophomores to gain full access to college

A.C. Jones High School sophomores and parents are encouraged to attend the Passport Program, a dual credit presentation by the high school and Coastal Bend College, to receive...

CDL training offered at Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College offers CDL Truck Driving School in partnership with Excel Truck Driving on all campuses. CDL training was expanded in 2011 to meet the demands of the current...

Lady Cougars to start softball season on Feb. 4

Coastal Bend College announces its 2012 Lady Cougars softball roster. Coastal Bend College competes in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 14 in men’s...

Coastal Bend College announces Fall 2011 graduates

Coastal Bend College congratulates students who recently earned degrees and certificates.

Coastal Bend College students earn academic honors

Coastal Bend College recognizes students for academic achievement during the Fall 2011 semester. Students named to the scholastic leadership roll, also called the "dean’s list,"...

Coastal Bend College acknowledges faculty, staff for dedicated service

Coastal Bend College recognizes faculty and staff members with long service to the institution. The following have achieved milestones in their careers at the college and will be...

Terry Kirkpatrick joins Coastal Bend College in providing instruction to oil and gas industry

Coastal Bend College adds oil and gas industry basic orientation to its list of continuing education and professional development courses. Terry Kirkpatrick, a safety trainer and...

Guitarist Susan McDonald to perform at Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College Cultural Arts Committee will present Susan McDonald in a free concert on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium. McDonald is...

Coastal Bend College 2012 calendar available

The 2012 Coastal Bend College Wildlife Calendar showcases the Coastal Bend at its best and most beautiful. Local photographers Linda Alley of Corpus Christi; Robert Benson of...

A.C. Jones High School sophomore parents invited to dual credit info session

Coastal Bend College and A.C. Jones High School will host the annual Sophomore Class Passport Program on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Marecek Physical Fitness Center in...

Coastal Bend College hosts volunteer tax preparers in Kingsville

The Kingsville campus of Coastal Bend College recently hosted a group of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers for training. The volunteers will use their skills to...

Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees looks at college’s mission

During the Jan. 19 regular board meeting, Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees reviewed the college’s educational role and mission, purpose, responsibility, vision, core...

Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees authorizes ‘zero tuition’ for community program, professional development courses

Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees recently approved zero tuition for a volunteer tax prep course held in Kingsville. Participants, part of the IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance...

Dates announced for Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees election

Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees approved order calls for an election to be held on May 12 for Place 6, currently held by Carroll Lohse, and Place 7, currently held by Laura...

Coastal Bend College walking trail sections closed over weekend

Parts of the walking trail at Coastal Bend College in Beeville will be closed over the weekend for some finishing touches. Trail users are asked to use caution and obey safety...

Nature, rhythm explored in upcoming gallery exhibit at Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College inaugurates the spring gallery schedule with “Transformations,” featuring the works of Colleen McCulla-Thomas and Caprice Pierucci. A Reception and...

Register for Spring 2012 by Jan. 13; returning students exempt from bacterial meningitis vaccination

Students may register online at www.coastalbend.edu through Campus Connect (Students). Students with holds on their accounts and those who need assistance with the process may...

Coastal Bend College releases 2012 Women’s Softball schedule

Coastal Bend College releases 2012 Women's Softball schedule.

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Beeville, Texas with AmericanTowns Beeville Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Bee County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Beeville organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Beeville is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Beeville

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Beeville area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Beeville in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Texas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Beeville Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Beeville, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

College closed for holiday break

Coastal Bend College will close on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. for the winter holiday break. The college will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at 8 a.m. Faculty will return...

Tree planted at college in memory of Celia Reyes

Hector Reyes of Beeville memorialized his mother, Celia F. Reyes, a longtime Beeville resident and artist, with a tree on the grounds of Coastal Bend College. He recently visited...

Ribbon cutting opens walking trail

Adult education classes offered in South Texas

Coastal Bend College Lott-Canada Facility provides free GED® preparation courses for anyone interested in earning a high school equivalency diploma (GED®). Classes are offered...

Ribbon cutting to be held at walking trail head

Coastal Bend College will host a ribbon cutting for the renovated walking trail on the Beeville campus on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the start of the...

College closed for holiday break

Coastal Bend College will close on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. for the winter holiday break. The college will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at 8 a.m. Faculty will return...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Diana De Los Santos wins $500 scholarship

Falfurrias High School senior, Diana De Los Santos, was presented a $500 Coastal Bend College scholarship by Dr. Janet M. Cunningham, Executive Director of Citizens for...

Beeville LAC Computer Lab open longer for final exam period

The Learning Assistance Center (LAC), V-138 computer lab will have extended hours during the following dates: December 5- 13, 2011 (Monday - Thursday). The computer lab will be...

Children’s play features college drama students

Coastal Bend College presents, Telling Tales Again, Sam? a children’s play produce3d by special arrangement with Baker’s Plays in New York City. Tickets are available to...

Register now for Spring 2012

Students planning to attend classes at Coastal Bend College starting in January 2012 may register now at www.coastalbend.edu. A bacterial meningitis vaccination, with the last...

Motorcycle safety course in Beeville, Friday through Sunday

Learn basic motorcycle safety at Coastal Bend College in Beeville this spring. Sign up at CBC Lott-Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Oilfield terminology workshops offered in Beeville

Participants who may be considering a career in the petroleum industry; are engaged in occupations that are related to or dependent on the petroleum industry; or are curious...

Meet Coastal Bend College Head Basketball Coach Larry Mendez

Larry Mendez is a native of Smyer, Texas, just west of Lubbock. He attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor...

Meet Coastal Bend College Assistant Baskeball Coach Colt Walker

Colt Walker is in his first season as an assistant coach at Coastal Bend College. Before arriving at CBC, Walker was the assistant men’s coach at the University of Texas of...

Register Now for Spring

Students planning to attend classes at Coastal Bend College starting in January 2012 may register now at www.coastalbend.edu. A bacterial meningitis vaccination, with the last...

Gallery opening in Beeville

Coastal Bend College “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Opening Reception and Gallery Talk will be held on Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Simon Michael Art...