Javier Briones
Javier Briones, 36, of Dilley, died on April 30, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1987 in Laredo to Leticia Briones and Juan Jose Castillo Velasquez. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Javier Briones Gonzales, Epifiana Velasquez Gonzales and Ramon Castillo. Javier is survived by his wife Kristy Briones, children Javier Briones…
Read MoreTRTA Huajilla Chapter lauds scholarships recipients
Two recipients of the 2024 Huajilla Chapter Scholarship were in attendance for the regular meeting of the area chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association April 22. Brianna Slaughter of D’Hanis High School and Cynthia Maldonado of Devine High School were awarded scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each by the Huajilla Chapter TRTA this year…
Read MoreMarta Lamar Prater
Marta Lamar Prater, 49, of Pearsall, died on April 12, 2024, in San Antonio. She was born on August 23, 1974 in Pearsall to Marina and Julian Hernandez. She is preceded in death by grandparents Eduardo Vinton, Angelita Vinton, Genoveva Hernandez and numerous aunts and uncles. Marta is survived by her son Dalton Prater, parents,…
Read MoreMaria Angela Aguilar
Maria Angela Aguilar, 83, of San Antonio, died on April 20, 2024. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Camaron, Nuevo Leon to Francisca Ramos and Romulo Aguilar. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Aniseto Aguilar, siblings Francisco Aguilar and Esther Ledezma. Maria is survived by her siblings Juana Ramos (Humberto),…
Read MoreJesus V. Ayala
Jesus V. Ayala, 80, of Cotulla, died on April 22, 2024 following a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 1, 1943 in Cotulla to Luis and Florencia Valle Ayala, He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Amador, Jose and Gustavo Ayala, daughter Eva A. Patino and baby sister Eva Ayala.…
Read MoreHigh-end electrical users could strain grid
The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for…
Read More28 jailed in La Salle, April 15 – 28
Twenty-eight 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, the La Salle County Constabulary, troopers of the Texas Department of…
Read MoreAcademic Honor Rolls
Cotulla High School Fifth Six Weeks Honor Roll 12th grade ‘A’ Honor Roll: Melanie Aguero, Esteban Alba, Alexandra Alcocer, Maricel Benavidez, Marko Cantu, Isaac Cerda, Ariana Cervantes, Jenivah Delgado, Nayeli Flores, Hailey Gonzales, Abygale Gonzalez, Kate Guzman, Isabela Malacara, Melorie Martinez, Quiana Mendez, Ryan Rodriguez, Elijah Sanchez, Leah Sanchez., Robert Sanchez, Mia Vazquez, Abel Ynocencio;…
Read MoreBack behind bars: Woman freed on bond had meth in car
A Pearsall woman found herself back behind bars last week after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine. Frio County deputies say the Tuesday, April 23, interception took place on County Road 2779, known as Berry Ranch Road, after the driver of a green Mercedes committed a traffic violation. According to a…
Read MoreEight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden
A delicate butterfly alighting on a garden bloom is a tangible sign for many that spring has indeed arrived. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist shared insights on how to draw these beautiful beneficial insects to your yard — not only in the spring but throughout the summer and fall. “The key to having…
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