MARCH EVENTS COMMEMORATE CHRIST
“Keep doing this in remembrance of me…” Frio residents invited to attend While the date of Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed annually…
Read MoreGood ‘Ol Texas Sheet Cake
There are occasions where you’re looking for something familiar to help you feel better, whether you’re homesick, lonely, or just sad. This cake will do just that for you. You’ve had it, you know it… it’s home. Good ‘Ol Texas Sheet Cake As printed in Sweet on Texas, by Denise Gee, 2012. The Cake Ingredients…
Read MorePaula R. Perez
Paula R. Perez, 84, of Pearsall, died on February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Batesville on June 22, 1939 to Edubijen and Trinidad B. Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ricardo Perez, grandmother, brothers Francisco Rodriguez, Merejildo Rodriguez, Emelecio Rodriguez, and Gilberto Nava. Paula is survived…
Read MoreOlga Diana Martinez
Olga Diana Martinez, 59, of Dilley, died on February 19, 2024 in San Antonio. She was born on September 7, 1964 to Ramon Ochoa Jr. and Maria Morales Martinez. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Ramiro Ochoa and granddaughter Zaliliah Martinez. Olga is survived by children Lionel Richard Martinez Jr. (Jennifer), John…
Read MoreMaria Luisa Gutierrez
Maria Luisa Gutierrez, 71, of Pearsall, died on February 13, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1952 to Manuel Chavera and Felipa Gonzales Chavera. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Marcos Chavera, Rodrigo Chavera, Arnulfo Chavera, Yolanda Gutierrez and Irene Flores, sister-in-law Elva Chavera and niece Norma Gutierrez. Maria is survived…
Read MoreMaria Laura Velasquez
Maria Laura Velasquez, 51, of Pearsall, died on February 22, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1972 in Dilley to Vidal Molina and Maria Moreno Molina. She is preceded in death by her mother, sister Amanda Molina and brother Raul Molina. Maria is survived by her husband Pete Velasquez, children Brittany Velasquez (Abel Gutierrez),…
Read MoreAurora Salinas Hernandez
Aurora Salinas Hernandez, 75, of Seguin, died on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1948. Visitation for Aurora will be held on Friday, March 8, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on 8134 Blanco Rd. in San Antonio. Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 8…
Read More20 jailed in La Salle, February 5-18
Twenty individuals were arrested in La Salle County during the first two weeks of February 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, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway…
Read MoreCONNECTING CHILDREN
A project involving residents in Moore, rallied behind an anti-bullying campaign that supported and encouraged the youth of the small community to show kindness on Saturday, February 24. The all-day featured several activities to bring the children together and included free snacks, different sports sections, rock painting, bounce houses, and an opportunity to spray a…
Read MoreFIRST DIVISION MARIACHI
The Cotulla High School Mariachi Band has earned the coveted first-division rating of ‘Superior’ for its performance in front of state finals judges in the University Interscholastic League concert contest, which took place Thursday, February 22, at the State Mariachi Festival in Seguin. Judges awarded the top rating in all aspects of competition and presented…
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