James Eugene Mason
James Eugene Mason, 70, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1954 in San Angelo to Wilbur and Bertie Drake. After that marriage ended, Bertie married Ray Mason and he adopted her two sons. He is preceded in death by his birth father Wilbur Drake, father Ray Mason, mother Bertie…
Read More50 jailed in Frio, May 6-19
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, May 6, and Sunday, May 19, 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 MorePISD & CISD oaths of office
PEARSALL ISD Trustees (L-R) Diana Hughes in Place 7, Adriann Lozano Ramirez in Place 4, Marco Reyes in Place 3, and Lionel Gandara in Place 5 took their oaths of office at a school board meeting on Wednesday, May 15, following their wins in the May 4 elections. Hughes takes the seat of retiring Trustee…
Read MoreTHE TOP TEN
Graduating seniors in the Cotulla High School Class of 2024 are (Back row, L-R) Valedictorian Alexandra Alcocer, Salutatorian Robert Sanchez III, and in ranking order, Leah Sanchez, Melanie Aguero, Isabela Malacara, (Front row) Quiana Mendez, Marko Cantu, Nathalia Sada, Kate Guzman, and Luis R. Benavidez. (Photos of the top ten in the senior class of…
Read MoreMEC donates ‘Round Up’ funds to food bank
The Medina Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up (ORU) program awarded two food banks a total of $7,000 in response to an increase in ORU applications asking for help purchasing food and other basic necessities. MEC’s ORU committee awarded the San Antonio Food Bank with $4,000 to provide assistance and food to pantries in Atascosa, Edwards,…
Read MorePHS THE TOP TEN PERCENT
Graduating seniors in the Pearsall High School Class of 2024 are (Front row, L-R) Valedictorian Elisa Berrelez, Salutatorian Mason Caudlea, and in ranking order, Aracely Ruiz, Matthew Frazier, Diego Carrasco, Mario Garza, (not pictured) Katelyn Martinez; (Back row) Gilbert Marquez, Brianna Guerra, Elianna Hernandez, Adrain Salinas, Abner Perales and Joylssa Hernandez. (Photo courtesy of Lucero…
Read More25 jailed in La Salle, April 29 – May 12
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-five individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks 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 and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety…
Read MoreFlood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline-powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to…
Read MoreQuietly simmering below the surface
There are changes afoot in the municipal government of Cotulla, and it will be up to the people whether the city moves forward in an era of burgeoning economic development or stagnates into a malaise from which recovery will be hard to grasp. The people have chosen a new mayor, and while we are all…
Read MoreFIRST TIME RECIPIENTS
Dilley athletes Siyenna Garcia, Andrea Lopez, Aracely Mia Aranda and Jayda Duran are the first recipients of the inaugural Dilley Athletic Booster Club Scholarship. (Pictured L-R) are booster club vice president Natasha Prado, Garcia, Lopez, Aranda, Duran and booster club secretary Erica Gonzales.
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