State immigration law again on hold
The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and deport people suspected of entering the state illegally from Mexico, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The U.S. Supreme Court last Tuesday…
Read MoreTrigger fingers
Wild West shoot-out re-enactment performers were at the heart of the rowdy entertainment at the annual Frio Pioneer Day, held Saturday, March 23, on the grounds of the Jail Museum and adjoining Firemens Park in Pearsall. The family-oriented event included food shows and cooking contests, chuck wagon demonstrations, trick roping, exhibitors in traditional frontier-style clothing,…
Read More58 jailed in Frio, February 23 – March 17
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty-eight individuals were arrested in Frio County between Friday, February 23, and Saturday, March 17, 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 MoreFrio offers bulk trash clean-up, April 12 – 14
Bulk trash clean up weekend for residents in unincorporated areas of Frio County will be on Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14 at four locations in the county. Roll off containers will be available all three days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until they are full at the Derby yard on 202…
Read MoreTREADING THE BOARDS
The Cotulla High School cast and crew of the University Interscholastic League One Act Play competed at the 3A District 28 competition on Friday, March 22, at Hondo High School with their performance of “Good-bye to the Clown” by Ernest Kinoy and placed as bi-district alternates. The CHS team members also earned a number…
Read MoreDon’t fret
SHOWER THOUGHTS WITH SHELLY You are enough. It is not up to anyone else to decide who you are, who your friends are, where you belong and don’t belong, or if you’re living up to your own expectations. You told a joke, you thought. In your head you’re reviewing: was it insulting? was it upsetting?…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Feast of Dice
By David Bachelor, PhD This week is Holy Week among Christians. However, it is also a holy time for the other two Abrahamic religions on the planet. Muslims are celebrating Ramadan, the month-long fast commanded in the Quran, while Jewish people have just finished Purim, the commemoration of events from the book of Esther. It…
Read MoreCactus blooms
Springtime in Texas can truly be awe inspiring. Wild flowers will blanket pastures and greenery will fill your field of vision. You’re in for a treat. (Ok and sometimes a sneeze, sorry friends.) Your friendly neighborhood squirrel has been adventuring through the beauty of springtime with the camera. Hiking and driving my way through and…
Read MoreBest Brownies
It is my personal opinion that a good brownie recipe should be in everyone’s baking arsenal. Take this one straight from one of the big names in chocolate, try it out, and let me know if you’ve got one better! From Hershey’s Chocolate Cookbook, by the Hershey Foods Corporation, 1989 Best Brownies 1/2 cup butter…
Read MoreJuan Farias
Juan Farias, 77, died on March 23, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1946 to Manuel and Elvira Farias. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Minerva, Ercilia and Maria Lusa. Farias is survived by his wife of 57 years, Consuelo Farias, children Christina Farias (Jason House) and J.C. Farias, grandchildren…
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