Disaster loans available for Frio, La Salle
Frio and La Salle are among the 20 counties in Texas eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans for small nonfarm businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration. According to Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, these loans offset economic losses…
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Western clothier returns in Cotulla’s historic district For visitors and local residents alike, the onetime Gaddis Pharmacy building stood at the very heart of the original downtown business district in Cotulla, the line of stores that made up Front Street, and for more than half a century it was the home of a world-renowned Western…
Read MoreReach for the rings
Cotulla’s Pablo Garcia and Jose Arevalo (Above, from left) took first in their divisions and were among four athletes to compete at the AAU Region 19 Qualifier’s Meet at DW Rutledge Stadium in Converse June 28-29. Garcia won the 1,500m and 3,000m runs in the 13-year old division at the event. He recorded times of…
Read MoreCurrent earns honors for journalism at TPA convention
The Frio-Nueces Current has received a number of accolades for its reporting during 2023 from the Texas Press Association. The statewide journalism organization held its annual convention at College Station from June 20 to 22, featuring guest speakers, roundtable discussions and an awards ceremony in the newspaper contest. Judging covered news and features, sports, photography,…
Read MoreI know what you lift this summer
Pearsall’s Kingston Martinez and Cotulla’s Kate Guzman (not pictured) competed at the US High School Powerlifting Invitational at Texas Strength Systems in San Antonio over a weekend in late June. The invite competition featured some of the top powerlifters in the state (raw lifts) and included numerous state champions and state runners-up. Martinez finished 11th…
Read MoreFor his service
County commissioners have agreed to rename the Frio Regional Park at the intersection of FM 1581 and IH-35 on the outskirts of Pearsall in honor of the late Carlos “Chale” Garcia, who served for 20 years as county judge. A ceremony presided over by County Judge Rochelle Camacho to unveil the park’s new name was…
Read MoreAmerica’s Birthday Festivals
Pearsall, Dilley, Cotulla, Encinal host events PEARSALL Thursday, July 4 Public Swimming Pool, 6 to 10 p.m. Food trucks, entertainment and a fireworks show. Bring blankets, chairs, and pool clothes. DILLEY Thursday, July 4 Municipal park and pavilion; Food and refreshment booths, games. Live performances: Grupo Letal, 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Fireworks at 9 p.m.;…
Read MoreCOUNTY ARRESTS
24 jailed in La Salle, June 10 – 23 Twenty-four individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and 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…
Read MoreJuly 4 festivals feature popular entertainers, fireworks
America’s Independence Day holiday events in Frio and La Salle counties on Thursday and Friday next week include a number of free community festivals featuring live entertainment, vendors and games, and fireworks shows. Events are organized by the city of Pearsall, Frio County, Pearsall ISD and Frio Regional Hospital; the city of Dilley; La Salle…
Read MorePack the essentials: MEC offers tips on preparing for severe summer weather
The South Texas summer months often bring conditions that are ripe for dangerous storms, and officials at Medina Electric Cooperative are taking the time to provide opportunities to safely enjoy the outdoors. Potential summer weather events can result in power outages and Medina EC crews take all necessary precautions when major storms knock out power,…
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