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Epolito G. Carrizales

Epolito G. Carrizales, 88, of Pearsall died on May 22, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1936 in Pearsall to Andres Carrizales and Susana Garza Carrizales. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Margarita Carrizales, Nestora Garcia, Carmen Chavera and Domingo Carrizales. Carrizales is survived by his wife…

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Elidia V. Castaneda

Elidia V. “Coach Lillie” Castaneda, 75, of Pearsall, died on May 30, 2024 in Robstown. She was born on May 31, 1948 to Gilberto Castaneda and Ramona Vinton Castaneda. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Raymond Castaneda, Elinor Castaneda, Elsa Castaneda and Eloise Vinton. Castaneda is survived by her children Gilbert…

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Abel G. Gonzalez

Abel G. Gonzalez, 75, of Dilley, died Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born on January 18, 1949 to  Juan M. and Demetria Gonzalez. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Juanita Y. Gonzalez, daughter Demetria G. Aguirre, brother Ector Gonzalez, sisters Juanita Gonzalez, Amalia Martinez, and Gloria Ramirez. He is survived by…

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The Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use

The Dance By David Bachelor, PhD Among the headlines is a story about missed opportunity that brought to mind a few lines from Garth Brook’s “The Dance.” The bard declares, “Holding you, I held everything, for a moment wasn’t I the king?” A few verses later the singer states, “And now I’m glad I didn’t…

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Longhorn Royalty

Robert Beltran, formerly of Pearsall and married to Rosario Beltran of Pearsall recently met and befriended former Texas Longhorn great Bill Atessis in Houston. Atessis played on two NCAA national championship teams with the Longhorns in 1969 and 1970. He was a three-year starter at Texas and was a second-team All-American as a junior and…

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Huajilla TRTA hold final summer meeting at Moore lavender farm

The Huajilla Chapter of the Texas Retired Teachers Association held its final meeting of the summer at the Doe Re Mi Lavender Farm near Moore on Monday, May 5. Forty members and guests attended the gathering. Ann Karns, co-owner of the lavender farm, led the group on a tour of the location, pointing out the…

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CINNAMON ROLL CAKE

There’s not a lot of thought or reason behind sharing this recipe with you. It’s been provided by none other than my own mother, and she makes it sometimes for us and we’re all very grateful. Make it for someone and they will also be grateful… I promise. CINNAMON ROLL CAKE Cake: 3 c. flour…

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Nathan Drake Dyer

Nathan Drake Dyer, 3, died on May 14, 2024 in San Antonio. He was born on September 25, 2020 to Richard Lane Dyer and Whitney Ranae Chavira. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Lucia Garcia. Nathan Drake is survived by his parents Richard Lane Dyer and Whitney Ranae Chavira, sister Anayelli Grace Young…

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Gloria Chavera Gallardo

Gloria Chavera Gallardo, 68, of Pearsall, died on May 14, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1956 to Felipa Gonzales and Manuel Chavera. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Yolanda Gutierrez, Rodrigo Chavera, Irene Flores, Marcos Chavera, Maria Gutierrez, Ermenia Chavera and Arnulfo Chavera. Gloria is survived by her husband Eduardo…

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Dilayla Emma Chavera

Dilayla Emma Chavera, 49, of Pearsall, died on May 13, 2024 in San Antonio. She was born on October 25, 1974, in Bay City, Michigan to Juanita Emma Sepeda and Tomas Chavera Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents. Dilayla is survived by her children Emma Monique Benavides and Blas Tomas Leal Jr.,…

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