Cayetano “ Bandido” Viesca
Cayetano “ Bandido” Viesca, 88, died on August 26, 2024 at his home in Pearsall. He was born on August 7, 1936, in Pearsall to Petra and Frutoso Viesca. He is preceded in death by his ex-wife Melba Viesca, his parents, stepson Roberto Moreno Jr., siblings Lino Viesca Sr. (Belen Viesca), Candelario Viesca, and Mauricio…
Read MoreAdopting a rescue dog? Watch out for phony fees
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU If you want to rescue a furry friend, watch out for scams. Puppy scams target people who want to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue by impersonating real animal shelters or posing as individuals wanting to rehome an animal. How the scam works You are looking to…
Read MoreComptroller: Hundreds of new homes needed to cut costs
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the booming economy as millions of new residents have moved here over the past decade, leaving more than half of the…
Read More49 jailed in La Salle, August 5 – September 2
Forty-nine individuals were arrested in La Salle County during August on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges as well as on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, officers of the Encinal…
Read MoreFRIO COUNTY WIC
FRIO COUNTY WIC officials attended the annual Texas WIC Conference August 21-23 in Austin. The event, Celebrating 50 Years: Honoring the Past. Nourishing the Future covered the evolution of the Texas WIC Program over the decades and highlighted future program directions. WIC staff also attended programs covering the best practices in nutrition and breastfeeding education…
Read MoreLet it go and live
SHOWER THOUGHTS “Well, I don’t have any reason for getting up so early, I just do it naturally.” “I’m sorry, I wish I could give you a better explanation, but I’m not able to be there.” “I prefer quiet over noise, because my ears are sensitive.” It’s a doozy, so brace yourself: you don’t have…
Read MoreBilly Bob Barnett’s World’s Largest Honky Tonk Texas Style Chili
Compilations are a wonderful way to learn from each other. Ever been to Fort Worth? You can still make Billy Bob’s Chili if you haven’t. As printed in Texas Celebrity Cookbook, by Russel M. Gardner & Chris Farkas, 1984 Billy Bob Barnett’s World’s Largest Honky Tonk Texas Style Chili As provided by Billy Bob Barnett…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Citizenship
By David Bachelor, PhD Is citizenship permanent like a stone foundation or can it be washed away like sand on the beach? For Americans born on U.S. soil, the answer seems straight forward. Headlines from around the world, including some American ones, suggest that the best answer may be, “It depends.” The investment migration site…
Read MoreScott Terrell
Scott Terrell, 52, of Dilley died on Thursday, August 1, 2024 after a brief illness. He is preceeded in death by his father Dr. Robert W.B. Terrell, maternal grandparents Bonnie Jean Gates, John L. “Jack” Pegues, and paternal grandparents Constance Ball Terrell and Judge Robert W.B. Terrell. Scott is survived by his son Mitchell Terrell,…
Read MoreRebecca (Becky) Ann Sollock Ward
Rebecca (Becky) Ann Sollock Ward, 87, died on August 9, 2024 at her home in Pearsall surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1937 to Doris Trainer Sollock and Edgar Lenwood Sollock. She is preceded in death by her husband Ross Ward. Rebecca is survived by her daughters Jenny Lynn Shafer (Todd)…
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