Plants make humans happier
SQUIRRELING ALONG Traditionally, squirrels prefer to make their homes in trees. Trees are a comfortable place to live and hang out, surrounded by nature all around. Humans living inside of their houses, they miss some things… but it’s pretty easy to bring nature inside your house, and you can reap all kinds of benefits from…
Read MoreAn Ocean of Tears Blue Drink
Of all the odd spots to find myself lately, looking at Alice in Wonderland: The Official Disney Cookbook surprised me, too. I was pleasantly surprised to find a fun recipe for us all to try, especially fun for my daughter, who loves boba. An Ocean of Tears Blue Drink As printed in Alice in Wonderland:…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Trad Wife or Cat Lady? By David Bachelor, PhD There is a new war in recent headlines. This conflict has overshadowed the battles in Ukraine or Israel. The new conflagration is between two epithets, and for the first time in human history, all the foot-soldiers are women. It is the battle between “trad wife” and…
Read MoreFrancisco R. Bernal
Francisco R. Bernal, 76, died on July 14, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Cotulla to Pedro Bernal Sr. and Eulalia R. Bernal. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Maria R. Bernal and his son Gilbert R. Bernal. Bernal is survived by his children Francisco Bernal Jr. (Ermelinda G.),…
Read MoreEmilio S. Villarreal
Emilio S. Villarreal, 76, died at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio on July 24, 2024. He was born to Beatriz and Audon Villarreal in Pearsall on May 18, 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edward Villarreal and Hector Villarreal, and sister Elvia Salinas, brother-in-law Ray Luna and parents-in-law…
Read MoreEmery R Wilson Jr.
Emery R Wilson Jr., 62, died in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1961 to Penny and Jerry Farrell of Cotulla. He is preceded in death by his son Emery R. Wilson III and brother Jerry Farrell Jr. Emery is preceded in death by his parents, wife…
Read More29 jailed in Frio, July 15 – 28
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-nine individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, July 15, and Sunday, July 28, 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 MoreSchool News
YOUNG OLYMPIAN Cotulla’s Pablo Garcia began competition this week at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Greensboro, North Carolina, competing in the 1,500m and 3,000m runs in the 13-year old division. Garcia earned a spot at the event by finishing first in both events at the AAU Region 19 Qualifier’s Meet at DW Rutledge Stadium…
Read MoreFrio jobless rate increases to 4.1 percent this summer
The Frio County unemployment rate increased to 4.1 percent in June, up from the 3.2 percent rate of the previous month in the Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) jobs report. The unemployment rate is lower than the 4.2 percent rate of the 13-county Workforce Development Area and lower than the 4.5 percent rate for Texas. Frio…
Read MoreMedina EC Round Up application deadline is Aug. 2
The deadline to submit applications for Medina Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up (ORU) program is Friday, August 2. The ORU program provides assistance to individuals, families, and organizations in need for medical bills, assisting after home fires, funding therapies for kids and more. Applications can be completed online or printed and delivered to Medina EC…
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