Overcrowding, understaffing force jails to move inmates
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Jails both large and small are struggling to properly house incarcerated people, and millions in tax dollars are being spent to transport inmates to other jails, sometimes in other states, The Texas Tribune reported. The number of Texas inmates housed outside the county where they were arrested more than doubled from 2019 to…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program comes to a close in Pearsall
With the closing of its annual summer activities the Pearsall Public Library staff is extending its thanks to those who participated and helped with its Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins At Your Library” this week. “Your enthusiasm and dedication to reading helped make this year’s program a tremendous success,” City of Pearsall Public Information Officer…
Read MoreTrucker claims he didn’t know 18 immigrants were in his cab
Frio SO begins investigation Law enforcement investigators have begun examining a case in which a truck driver may have been contracted to drive a vehicle used in smuggling undocumented immigrants. Frio County sheriff’s deputies have confirmed that 18 adult and child passengers had been packed into the sleeper cab of a freighter that was subject…
Read MoreFrio 4-H enrollment opens August 15 for local students
Students in the third to 12th grades or ages 8 to 18 are eligible to enroll in the Frio County 4-H Program, which begins accepting registrations on Thursday, August 15. The enrollment fee is $25.00 per child if enrolled by October 31. The fee increases to $30 per child after that date. 4-H Clover Kids…
Read MoreRobersons earn archery accolades in 4-H event
Mavericks 4-H members Reese Roberson and Caden Roberson recently competed in several archery competitions for the 4-H Shooting Sports team. They both competed in the Postal League where Reese ended up as Senior Champion Compound Aided and Caden was 4th in Intermediate Compound Aided. The two also competed at the 4-H Shooting Sports State Games…
Read MoreFrio County Claybusters shine at Texas 4-H State Shoot
By Logan Curnutt Members of the Frio County Claybusters competed in the 2024 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games July 17-20 in San Antonio with local members earning several awards. The event is a highly anticipated event that brings together some of the best young shooters from across Texas with our very own Frio County…
Read MoreTree Campaign
The Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD It is election season, so headlines about failing campaigns are to be expected. It is also a time of war, and in war, many campaigns do not accomplish their objective. What is noteworthy about this week’s failing campaign is the alliance at…
Read MoreCASA OF SOUTH TEXAS
CASA OF SOUTH TEXAS is extending its thanks this week to the city of Dilley for helping facilitate a volunteer training session at the municipal convention center. The Court-Appointed Special Advocates organization is made up of volunteer members who help address children’s care in foster and adoptive procedures after they have been removed from abusive…
Read MoreByrd inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame
Professional organization honored select individuals during leadership conference Long-time Cotulla High School Ag teacher Teddy Byrd Jr. was inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the annual Professional Development Conference for teachers of agriculture, food and natural resources in July. The week-long conference is designed specifically for…
Read MoreTommy Lee Allmand
Tommy Lee Allmand, 61, of Pearsall, died on July 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in 1962 to Vernon Leslie Allmand and Betty Jo (Little) Allmand of Abilene. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, Scott Leslie Allmand of Midland. Tommy is survived by his wife…
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