Immigrant group detained after local tip to USBP
An anonymous tip from a concerned citizen on Thursday, October 22, led to the detention of 19 undocumented immigrants in Frio County. According to a social media post by the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, a call was made to the county’s emergency dispatcher mid-morning, indicating that a group of men had been seen jumping onto…
Read MoreFrio reports record-breaking early voter turnout
32 percent of county’s voters cast ballots before election day Frio County hit a historical record a week and a half into the early-voting period with more ballots being cast ahead of election day than at any time in the county’s history. Elections Administrator Carlos Segura is reporting that at the close of business on…
Read MoreVoters claim receiving two ballots
Frio County Elections Administrator Carlos Segura is confirming this week that although there is a possibility that voters may receive two ballots by mail, voting twice is nearly impossible. Segura confirmed this week that a thorough check of mail-in ballots show that two people received two ballots each. However, the election administrator’s office has not…
Read MorePearsall crash claims local life
“No sign of braking” before impact, police say A Pearsall man lost his life Thursday evening, October 22, after a collision caused by a teenager reportedly driving recklessly at a high rate of speed on Comal Street. Police say 18-year-old Ryan Garcia of Cotulla was speeding west on Comal when his vehicle struck a Chevrolet…
Read MoreCity begins $2.3M contract for water system upkeep
“Best bang for our buck,” Pearsall finance director says Following a split council decision, the city of Pearsall is soon to enter into a two-million-dollar contract for a full-service maintenance plan for the city’s water system. Pearsall City Manager Federico Reyes said the 10-year contract would prolong the existing infrastructure another 30 to 40 years.…
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None hurt when speeding driver smacks house Pearsall police have confirmed this week that no one was injured when an unlicensed driver crashed a pickup truck into a downtown home Friday afternoon. According to a report on the case, 23-year-old Edgar Gonzalez lost control of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving and ran into…
Read MorePolice seek suspect after mini dirt bike thefts
Police recovered two mini dirt bikes on Monday afternoon that had been stolen from a Pearsall woman’s carport earlier that day. It was during an interview with the complainant that Pearsall officers learned that the day before, a man visiting her house had commented on the mini dirt bikes. The bikes were stolen the following…
Read MoreHigh-speed chase ends in Frio
Suspected gunman still at large A high-speed pursuit that began in Dimmit County ended near Pearsall on Sunday, October 18, with one suspect in custody and one still at large. Officers handling the case have confirmed that the incident included shots being fired at law enforcement and that the pursuit by sheriff’s deputies and state…
Read MoreCity reopens library, parks, with new rules
Special protocols for public safety The city of Pearsall re-opened many public facilities last week and has announced new guidelines and restrictions to ensure the public’s health and safety. Anyone interested in visiting the Pearsall Public Library can do so Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The city is reopening its library…
Read MoreDilley police chief does not have peace officer license
Two months after he was named Dilley’s chief of police, Homer Delgado has acknowledged that he is not a licensed peace officer in the state of Texas. Public records available from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) on September 22 show that Delgado’s license has been inactive since Sept. 1, 2019. His last appointment…
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