Four Texas senators advocate for action along southern frontier
“Balancing security, compassion, smart border policy” By Senators Judith Zaffirini Juan Hinojosa Morgan LaMantia Cesar Blanco As the four Texas state senators who live along the Texas-Mexico border, we understand that border security is essential not only for the safety and welfare of everyone who lives in or visits the border region, but also for…
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Heading and heeling in a steer roping challenge at the Cotulla Ranch Rodeo in the American Legion Arena at the La Salle County Fairgrounds is seconds from going awry as heeler Dylan Del Toro has accidentally lassoed teammate Mando Torres’ head at full gallop in the approach to the targeted steer. The pair were competing…
Read More15 jailed in La Salle, March 4 – 17
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifteen 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, county constables, troopers of the Texas Department of Public…
Read MoreUS Reps. head border task force
Cuellar of Laredo, Suozzi of NY address security issues District 28 Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas and District 3 Congressman Tom Suozzi of New York announced last week that they have launched the ‘Democrats for Border Security Task Force,’ a group of 26 House Democrats who plan to address issues of concern along the US…
Read MoreAcademic Honor Rolls
Mary Harper Middle School Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll Sixth grade ‘A’ Honor Roll: Ricardo Carpinteyro, Steven Castillo, Jolyssa Flores, Nathanial Juarez, Anna Kayl, Emily Lopez, Kristopher Martinez, Krystal Martinez, Alberto Marquez, Danny Molina, Marshall Ray, Juan D Rodriguez, Khloe Rodriguez, Larayna Sauceda, Robert Surles; ‘AB’ Honor Roll: Faith Arriazola, Hope Arriazola, James Benavides, Javier…
Read MoreCHS’ top job
THE COTULLA HIGH SCHOOL MIGHTY COWBOY BAND took part in the annual University Interscholastic League Concert and Sightreading Contest on Tuesday, March 5, and brought home the coveted Sweepstakes Award for earning Division I ratings of ‘Superior’ for both the concert performance of rehearsed pieces and the sightreading evaluation in which the students performed a…
Read MoreLA SALLE COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW
GRAND CHAMPION STEER GRACE TRIPITT GRAND CHAMPION HOG BAYLEIGH WALKER GRAND CHAMPION BROILERS EASTON PORTER GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TREVOR PETERS GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER REYCHEL NARVAIZ GRAND CHAMPION GOAT DANNIKA WALKER RESERVE CHAMPION STEER NEVAEH NIAVES RESERVE CHAMPION HOG ALEXANDRA GONZALEZ RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT ELRYK NIETO RESERVE CHAMPION BROILERS ENRIQUE GARCIA III RESERVE CHAMPION…
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Dilley Elementary School Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll First grade A honor roll, Elliana Aguilar, Makayla Hernandez, Bella Hildebrand, Javier Leija, Raelynn Molina, Cataleya Niaves, Madalyn Obregon, Ulyanna Obregon, Jo’Mari Olivarez, Amelia Perez, Santiago Ramirez, Arabella Rodriguez, Jaxson Sanchez, Paighton Wood; first grade AB honor roll, Aubrielle Arriazola, Allyson Borrego, Levi Brozak, Jayde Cano, Karlierae…
Read More62 jailed in Frio, February 1 – 22
COUNTY ARRESTS Sixty-two individuals were arrested in Frio County between Thursday, February 1, and Thursday, February 22, 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 ESD will hold tax election in May
“Necessary to support volunteer fire departments” Frio County residents will decide this year whether to allow a fee that helps pay for emergency responders. Citing the rising cost of equipment, supplies and training, Frio County’s Emergency Services District 1 has called for an election on Saturday, May 4, to collect a sales tax that benefits…
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