Average loss to investment scams reaches $6,000 in 2024 study
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU On September 5, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) published findings from an intensive study focused on investment scam tactics and impacts over the past three years. Through blending long-term romance or confidence scams and integrating cryptocurrency capabilities, median losses to investment scams have increased from $1,000 in 2021 to…
Read More45 jailed in Frio, August 25 – September 8
COUNTY ARRESTS Forty-five individuals were arrested in Frio County between Sunday, August 25, and Sunday, September 8, on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Arrests were made by deputies of the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers of the Pearsall Police Department. In addition to…
Read MoreGrand Opening
LA SALLE WESTERN WEAR on Front Street in downtown Cotulla hosted its official grand opening on Saturday, September 7, with a celebration offering entertainment and refreshments. Business owner Sandra Seidel welcomed city and county elected officials, family, friends and fellow businesses to the historic building that has been restored with many of its original 100-year-old…
Read MoreCafecito
South Texas service agencies and healthcare providers joined with local advocacy groups, elected officials, law enforcement and first responders, judges, school district, business and church leaders at the monthly Cafecito organized by the Brush Country Chamber of Commerce in the First Church of Cotulla on Friday morning, September 6, hosted by the Cotulla Woman’s Club,…
Read MoreSpeak up, say something
SHOWER THOUGHTS “No, I talked with X, Y, and Z about it, and we decided that it’s probably better to just let it all go. If I say something they’ll get in trouble or we’ll have to make a thing about it, and it’s going to get complicated. It’s going to be more trouble for…
Read MorePEANUT BUTTER TEMPTATIONS
It’s tempting… it’s peanut buttery… it’s amazing. Make them and enjoy! PEANUT BUTTER TEMPTATIONS As submitted by Denise Cadell, and printed in West Heritage Cookbook, 1986 — Revised 2020 ½ cup butter ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg ½ tsp. vanilla ½ cup sugar 1 ¼ cup flour ¾ tsp.…
Read MoreSpecial Anniversary
The First Presbyterian Church of Cotulla will celebrate its 140th anniversary with congregation members on Sunday, September 8 with a 9:30 a.m. Worship and Communion at the church at 114 S. Stewart Street. Family and friends are invited to attend. There will be Fellowship and refreshments to follow the church service.
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Labor Day
By David Bachelor, PhD Labor Day weekend is now behind us and it is time to get back to work. Labor Day is an oxymoron in the best sense of the word. We celebrated organized labor by taking a national holiday from work. Some people took more time off from work than others, and their…
Read MoreLaLoyce “Lolly” Porter
LaLoyce “Lolly” Porter, 93, died on August 23, 2024, in Jourdanton. She was born on January 5, 1931, in Hillsboro to Pete and Ercelle Jones She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Danny Jones and wife Gloria and her husband William Jefferson Porter, whom she met on a blind date set up by…
Read MoreFrank Hugo Jarussi
Frank Hugo Jarussi, 78, died on August 24, 2024, in San Antonio surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Billings, Montana and raised in the small rural ranch community of Joliet, Montana He is survived by his wife Yolanda Jarussi, children Ursula Kitchen, Adriana Jarussi and John Jarussi, grandchildren Nathan…
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