Return of the champs…
Four-time San Antonio Stock Show Ranch Rodeo champions, the Thompson Ranches team, will be in action on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in the ranch rodeo finals and team roping event. The event will be televised on the Cowboy Channel. The team regularly competes in events in South Texas and won the SA Ranch…
Read MorePitch made for new power plants
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston. Patrick and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shared the stage as they attempted to persuade investors to take advantage of $10 billion in incentives and bonuses…
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Paula L. Rodriguez
Paula L. Rodriguez, 73, of Iraan, died on January 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 19, 1950, to Silverio and Josefa Lopez of Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Jose Luis Lopez, Silverio Lopez Jr, and Hortencia Rodriguez, sons Robert “Bobby” Calvert, and Edwin “Big…
Read MoreJaime Seniseros Garza
Jaime Seniseros Garza, 82, died in his hometown of Pearsall on February 6, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1941 in Dilley to Jose and Refugia Garza. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Luz “Luche” Garza, son James Z. “Jaimito” Garza Jr., parents, brothers Joel S. and Jose S. Garza and…
Read MoreScammer or soulmate? How to avoid online romance scams
Social media and dating apps are great ways to meet new and interesting people for those looking for love, but beware – the people you meet may not be who they appear. Reports to government agencies and the Better Business Bureau describe, in heartbreaking detail, the use of romance scams to steal millions of dollars…
Read MoreThere’s only one you
TESSIE’S TWO CENTS Dear Tessie, My work wants us to show up at least 30 minutes ahead of “opening” time, but they don’t pay us for it. It’s not in our contracts or anything, they just push for it. There’s also a whole lot of judgment if you don’t stay late in the evenings. I’ve…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Surrogacy
By David Bachelor, PhD Due to recent Papal pronouncements covered by the media the public has another moral quandary. Are customers and providers of surrogacy services heroes or villains? Here are a few headlines as you consider your opinion on this subject. The government of Virginia may not feel all surrogate providers are villains, but…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
It’s been odd weather, lots of germs, and a very busy season around my house. I don’t know about you, but I get to the end of the day and I am very done with it. But we all gotta eat! So why not a super simple toss it in and move on recipe? Slow…
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