To close to call… Recounts underway this week as candidates stand neck-and-neck Contingent on the Wednesday hand recount, the Democratic Party primary run-off election for the Frio County Precinct 2 commissioner’s seat could ultimately be decided by a coin flip. The primary run-off election concluded in a dead heat between incumbent Pct. 2 Comm. Mario…

Zero-interest debt starts ball rolling… Cotulla city councilors voted last week to take the next step in their long-term plan for a system-wide upgrade to the municipal wastewater works, beginning with the sale of $1.5 million in certificates of obligation. The funds represent the city’s portion of the project that amounts to $10 million and…

“Always notify someone when working alone, especially in rural areas” A tragic agricultural accident in Frio County has left a local community mourning and serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of farm equipment maintenance. Frio County deputies dispatched to a rural residence along CR 4614 in Dilley on Friday, May 22 shortly…

A pair of severe thunderstorms rolled through Frio County on Tuesday, May 26, unleashing torrential rains, destructive lightning strikes, and widespread utility disruptions that capped off a historically wet month for the region. The first wave of severe weather hit mid-afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning just after 3 p.m.,…

“It is a profound priviledge and vital responsibility” Frio-Nueces Current managing editor Manuel Azocar III and business manager Kasie Rendon have purchased the newspaper from longtime owner and publisher Craig Garnett. The sale, which became effective June 1, leaves the new owners in charge of all operations — reporting, advertising sales and distribution. The newspaper…

Two individuals face felony narcotics charges following a mid-day raid at a local residence that yielded more than 360 grams of methamphetamine, packaging materials, and suspected financial ledgers. Frio County Sheriff deputies executed a search warrant at a home located on County Road 462 just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Upon entering the…

A standard transition audit of the Frio County Clerk’s Office following the departure of former Clerk Aaron Ibarra has uncovered a substantial backlog of unfiled legal documents and uncashed checks, some dating back nearly four years. The findings were presented to the county commissioners during a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, where legal counsel Joseph…

“A priviledge, not a right…” Twenty Cotulla High School seniors were barred from walking across the stage at their graduation ceremony last Friday, following an overnight senior prank that district officials say crossed the line into unauthorized entry and vandalism. According to an official statement from the Cotulla Independent School District, the incident occurred overnight…

A local staple for 80 years, pool has “reached a critical point in its lifespan” The city of Pearsall and the Pearsall Independent School District have jointly announced that the local community public swimming pool will remain closed for the 2026 summer season following a structural assessment that revealed extensive damage. According to officials, the…