Cycling fugitive kidnapped hotel guest, officers say after arrest
Biker behind bars: Torres faces felony, misdemeanor charges A Dilley man landed behind bars after he failed to comply with directives from Frio County deputies and then held a woman against her will in a hotel room. Deputies say that 40-year-old Martin Torres, who was wanted by law enforcement on a warrant for theft, was…
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Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law
A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration…
Read MoreSHOWER THOUGHTS – Keep a tender heart
“I don’t like him. He’s careless, and he isn’t doing it right.” “He’s so rude, he never accepts my baked goods gifts!” “She just thinks she’s too important to wave, she has a terrible attitude.” Sometimes, people just give off bad vibes. Sometimes, it’s not that someone gives off bad vibes as much as it’s…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Big Hair
By David Bachelor, PhD Last week marked the start of the season of Lent. This season in the Christian year is marked by sacrifice and self-denial. It follows the rule that ‘less is more.’ According to some headlines, not everyone is swept up in this penurious spirit. For these folks, the rule appears to be…
Read MoreApple Hermits
We just had a recipe from this same book last week, but when I looked across the page and saw the next recipe, I couldn’t help but write it down! I used to really be untrusting of apples in anything, and still won’t eat the fruit plain. But these could be pretty good! Apple Hermits…
Read MoreSantiago Garcia
Santiago Garcia, 74, died at his home surrounded by his family on February 1, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1949, in his hometown of Pearsall to Celia Garcia. He is preceded in death by his brother Candido Garcia and mother Celia Garcia. Santiago is survived by his wife of 40 years, Amparo Garcia,…
Read MoreLidia A. Zapata
Lidia A. Zapata, 88, of Pearsall, died on February 13, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1935 to Hortensia Espinosa Alaniz and Lupe Alaniz. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Benito G. Elizondo, children Robert Elizondo and Delfina Silva. Lidia is survived by children Ana Boast, Benito Elizondo Jr., Maria Nelda…
Read MoreWOMEN HOLD OFF INDIANS AT OLD MARTIN HOMESTEAD
25th annual Frio County Pioneer Day: Saturday, March 23, at the Jail Museum From Mona Hoyle Pioneer Jail Museum Martin was a frontier settlement that was established on the Todos Santos Creek back in the late 1850’s in Frio County. The creek flowed into Todos Santos Lake, near the Leona River, fifteen miles northwest of…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Dragon Babies
By David Bachelor, PhD While Americans are in the midst of the annual race to file their tax returns before April 15th, over in China a very different race against time is underway. The terminus of the Chinese race is May 15th. What is the prize offered to the more than one billion residents of…
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