Frio deputies uncover huge drug cache in Hwy 57 stop
KILOS OF METH, COCAINE, FENTANYL AND CASH An Eagle Pass woman landed behind bars last week after Frio County deputies discovered a large cache of narcotics and currency that she had allegedly attempted to conceal in a duffel bag. Frio County deputies say the driver, later identified as 35-year-old Magda Ramires de Ortiz, was stopped…
Read MoreK9 Odin helps police uncover weed cargo
THE NOSE KNOWS… A Laredo man was taken into custody last week after a routine traffic stop revealed over 50 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle. Encinal police say that officers effected a traffic stop on the driver of a Toyota Rav-4 sport utility vehicle on IH-35 near Milemarker 40 on Thursday, August 31, for…
Read MoreFRH offers EMS funding assistance; seeks performance review input
“TO IMPROVE OVERALL SERVICE IN THE COUNTY…BUT THERE ARE STRINGS THAT COME WITH THAT,” In an effort to help offset the cost of emergency medical services, the Frio County hospital board is offering financial support to Frio County, contingent on participation in quarterly performance reviews of the approved contractor. Frio Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer…
Read MoreOn the cutting edge
ERU PURCHASE PUTS FRIO DEPUTIES ON THE FRONT LINE OF INCIDENT RESPONSE In an effort to deliver cutting-edge solutions to public safety, the Frio County Sheriff’s Department has added an emergency response unit to his fleet. The highly effective tool, according to Chief Deputy Peter Salinas, will provide law enforcement with a centralized location to…
Read MoreJail officials eye development of indigent care application process
“THIS COULD SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASE OUR BUDGET” Frio County officials have begun talks with Frio Regional Hospital administration on developing a process to provide medical care for inmates through indigent care funding. Correctional facilities are required to provide medical health services to incarcerated individuals. Health care, at the Frio jail facility, is contracted through Ready Care.…
Read MoreCommissioners revisit salary study, propose increases
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM? “WE NEED TO PUT A CAP; WE NEED TO STOP GRADING OURSELVES EVERY SINGLE YEAR,” A week after learning a salary grade study conducted by a third-party contractor decreased salaries, Frio County Commissioners’ revisited the study for a third time and have proposed increases to several elected officials. According to Frio…
Read MoreEarly morning house fire claims family pet
BENEFIT PLATE SALE SLATED FOR SEPT.2 A Pearsall family of four escaped unharmed early Saturday morning, as a raging fire swept through their home, however, the family dog died in the blaze. Pearsall volunteer firefighters responded to a residence on Cherry Street shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday morning, August 26 to find the home fully…
Read MoreEncinal police nab Laredo man in stolen truck
TREVION FACES FELONY THEFT CHARGE Encinal police arrested a Laredo man on Friday, August 11 after discovering that he was behind the wheel of a stolen pickup truck. According to a report on the case, officers on routine patrol of IH-35 effected a traffic stop on the driver of a white F-250 pickup for…
Read MorePolice chief cites need to fill staff vacancies, says morale still high
Despite ongoing vacancies within the department, Pearsall Police Chief Daniel Flores says the morale of his department remains high. During a presentation to councilors on Tuesday, August 8, Flores reviewed crime statistics from June and July. Records filed at the police station show there were 74 offenses in June and 97 in July; officers wrote…
Read MorePearsall councilors mull spending options for local groups
“MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS ACCOUNTED FOR… WE WANT TRANSPARENCY” In an effort to reflect the city’s continued commitment to providing public services and programs that enhance the quality of life for citizens, Pearsall city councilors reviewed budgets covering organizations and the fire department on Tuesday, August 8. According to Pearsall City Manager Federico Reyes, the…
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