The state of Texas has launched a new program benefiting both property owners and renters, providing up to fifteen months of assistance. The Texas Eviction Diversion Program (TEDP) may provide up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance for eligible tenants who are behind on their rent due to the coronavirus pandemic and have…

Helicoptersmbring water, MRE packs to city “in dire need” Bearing a disaster declaration that had been handwritten because electricity had been turned off in the aftermath of a snowstorm and hard freeze last week, Dilley city authorities secured deliveries of emergency food supplies and water by the Texas National Guard and the US Air Force…

“Nobody anticipated the failure of services” The city of Cotulla joined the ranks of many other local governments in South Texas on Thursday, February 18, to issue an order that all drinking water be boiled before consumption. The order was lifted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, when water samples were laboratory tested and found…

Volunteers from local churches rally to provide food, essentials during winter storm disaster Winter Storm Uri disrupted many lives in South Texas and created a weather emergency from widespread power and water outages to a food crisis, prompting local church leaders to respond. Parishioners from several churches arrived at the Read the Red Church last…

Following meets on February 11 and 20 and one meet remaining to earn regional qualifying bids, the Mavs and Lady Mavs have already secured a number of spots at the regional event in March. In action at Natalia on February 11, the Mavericks took first overall as a team at the event. “The boys did…

DISTRICT 30-4A BASKETBALL Mavericks to host YMLA Generals Tuesday, February 23 at 6 p.m. in first round. Pearsall dropped an overtime decision to Uvalde and a two-point loss to Crystal City to finish 3-4 in league play and secure the third playoff spot in District 30-4A and will now face Young Men’s Leadership Academy of…

‘Wild Hog Weekend’ canceled in La Salle Widely touted as the largest tourist attraction on La Salle County’s calendar, the annual Wild Hog Cook-Off and County Fair scheduled for the second weekend in March has been canceled by organizers this year over health and safety concerns during the coronavirus pandemic. The La Salle County Fair…

The city of Pearsall has issued a ‘boil water’ notice this week for all residents that use the municipal water system. “To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and for making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to consumption,” City Hall staff wrote in their announcement. “The…