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07/22/2025

REFUGIO BULK AND BRUSH PICKUP COMING IN AUGUST

The City of Refugio will have its quarterly brush and bulk pickup beginning Monday, August 11, 2025.

Residents are asked to put their brush and bulky items curb side by Sunday August 10, 2023 the day before they start pick up.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS include brush, appliances, furniture, and other waste materials. Refrigerators, air conditioners, and other devises containing Freon must be drained, free of Freon, and tagged by a certified specialist before it can be hauled. These items need to be placed near the location of your trash bins.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS include construction material, televisions over 32 inches, computers, tires, paint, dead animals, and any hazardous household items.

Only up to 6 cubic yards of brush will be collected per quarter. Any amount over this, will be tagged and left behind until the next collection.

***Any items placed near or at a vacant lot or property with NO utility account (water and trash) WILL NOT be picked up***
Our code enforcement division will be out making inspections after the quarterly pickup and will be taking enforcement action on anyone in violation.

For questions, call Refugio Code Enforcement Division at 361-526-4533.

07/18/2025

**NOTIFICATION OF LANE CLOSURES**

TXDOT and contractors will be performing maintenance work on the Mission River Bridge on HWY 77's southbound side, located near Our Lady of Refuge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane, and delays are anticipated today.

SH202 will undergo demolition of the old Blanco Creek Bridge, resulting in a one-lane closure for approximately one year. Traffic control will be facilitated by portable signal lights on the newly constructed section of the bridge.

Work on FM2678 is ongoing.

Have a Great weekend & Stay Safe! ☕️

07/17/2025

Good morning, Refugio,

Please see the latest announcement below!

Community awareness post‼️

PLEASE SHARE with friends and family so people would know about me!

Hello people of Refugio, TEXAS!

My name is Alexandra and I am University student from Estonia🇪🇪.
I am going door to door helping families with their education📚

I sell educational books & apps with Southwestern Advantage from little babies all the way through high school and Leadership program for young people.

This is my 2nd summer working with the company and I am very very happy to say I have been able to help over 150 families with educational resources.

I DO NOT REPRESENT OR AM AFFILIATED with any of the schools.
It is my summer internship and this is the way that I get to pay my way through school.

I sell:
1) Study guides that help parents to help kids with Math & other subjects.
2) Study guides that help children save time doing homework & tests.
3) Fun and educational kids books from babies till end of elementary school to give them a head start for preschool and kindergarten.
4) Advanced learning materials that help your child excel in AP classes and SAT and ACT.
5) Leadership skills & development program.

I drive a dark grey Kia Soul, so if you see that, it is probably me.

When I knock on your door, then know that I have an accent, please do not be intimidated by that. 😉

Excited to meet everyone!
See you at your door 😊

06/01/2025

**Update**:

Electricial services should be coming back online shortly.

There is currently a power outage on the south west side of town. The source of the outage is unknown. AEP personnel is currently working on locating the issue. We will repost as soon as we get an update.

05/23/2025

Memorial Day weekend is recognized as the unofficial kickoff to summer, and it is important for drivers to remember that our roads will be busier than usual. The Refugio Police Department will have officers out working to keep our roads safe.

So take a little extra time when driving, obey traffic laws and be mindful of others on the road. Remember to buckle up, and don't drink and drive, call a friend instead.

Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day—and every day.

05/21/2025

**UPDATE**
SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED!!

On May 15, 2025, this person went to three local businesses in Refugio, one in Woodsboro and one in Odem, and passed counterfeit $100 bills. The bills looked and felt like a genuine $100 bill but were counterfeit because some of the security features were not present.

The Refugio Police Department, the Refugio County Sheriff's Office, and the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office respectfully request the publics assistance in identifying this individual.

The attached photographs are of the suspect. If you have any information, please contact Detective Tyler Roy at 361-526-4533

05/14/2025

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

This week, we recognize the dedication, professionalism, and unwavering service of law enforcement officers that keep our community safe 365/24/7.

From early mornings to late nights, weekends, and holidays, they show up, ready to serve and protect. To all who wear the badge, thank you for your commitment to keeping our communities safe.

We also honor and remember the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

05/01/2025

Thank you Refugio ISD for the invite!! We had a blast at today’s Field Day.

No huffing and puffing this year, WE WERE READY!!! 1st and 2nd place.

Way to go SRO Captain Peter Silvas, SRO Javier Ontiveros, Officer Stevie Macias, Officer Ronnie Martinez, Office Carlos Escamilla and Code Enforcement Officer Benny Zuniga!

04/17/2025

On April 15, 2025, Officers and Detectives assigned to Operation Lone Star stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 77 (N. Victoria Highway). While speaking with the occupants officers located THC and a handgun concealed inside the vehicle.

Officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located two vacuum sealed bags containing $67,593.00 of United States currency concealed inside a natural cavity of the vehicle. Two adult males were placed under arrest for various state criminal charges.

The Refugio Police Department would like to acknowledge the assistance that was provided to them by the Robstown Police Department, the Refugio County Sheriff's Office, and its federal partners of the Homeland Security Investigations and United States Border Patrol.

The Refugio Police Department continues its fight to intercept the flow of drug related money and narcotics traveling through the Town of Refugio to ensure the safety of our citizens.

04/10/2025

On 04/09/2025, a Refugio Police Department Officer stopped a passenger vehicle traveling through the city on U.S. Highway 77. The officer detected the odor of Ma*****na emitting from the vehicle. The Officer conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of 36 grams of THC and under 28 grams of Alprazolam. One adult male was placed under arrest for Man/Del CS PG 2 >4g

03/20/2025

We’ve made it through Spring Break!!!

Whether you were in one of the nearly 19,000 vehicles passing through our town every day or just one of our local citizens enjoying the beautiful weather, our officers have been out working diligently focusing enforcement efforts to ensure public safety. All with limited resources and being understaffed.

As a result of the dedicated efforts from officers, the following arrests and enforcements have been made for the past 9 days (March 10-19, 2025):

• traffic stop on Alamo Street which resulted in the arrest of a male driver and female passenger for money laundering after they were discovered to be smuggling a large amount of European currency (euros) equivalent to $37, 424 US dollars.

• Officers conducted an undercover V**e Sting Operation in Refugio County in conjunction with Refugio County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Comptrollers Agents. More than 16 establishments were targeted. Two individuals were arrested.

• traffic stop on an 18-wheeler for parking on the turning lane which resulted in a probable cause search that led to the discovery of more than 150 fraudulent credit/debit cards, numerous skimmer devices, computer equipment and approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine.

• traffic stop at the 600 North Alamo Street which resulted in a vehicle pursuit down Alamo Street and ended up on the 100 block of West Roca Street with the driver bailing out and absconding. Suspect was eventually identified pending arrest warrants.

9 day recap:
• Calls for service: 35
• Total traffic stops: 293
• Total arrests: 15
• 1 reported stolen vehicle. Recovered 2 days later
• 3 accidents

Our brave law enforcement officers are unsung heroes, standing as the guardians of peace and security to everyone they serve. OUTSTANDING JOB TO EVERYONE!!!!

All year round, we urge the community to continue to report suspicious behavior. If you see something, say something, so we can do something.

03/19/2025

We are currently looking for this male suspect, who absconded from officers this morning.

If you see him please call 911

Address

601 Commerce Street
Refugio, TX
78377

Telephone

+13615264533

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