Reserve Champs
RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT Andrea Lopez, Dilley 4H, buyer – Boyz Cattle Co., Garcia’s Café, Dilley Dove & Deer, ALC Ranch LTD, Lynnlee Surles, Owen Surles, Howland Land & Surveying, $5,000 RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER Lynlee Surles, Dilley 4H, buyer – Herradura Ranch, Charlie & Jan Kersh/Lewis Creek Ranch, Chaparral Construction, Jason & Christian Surles, North Park…
Read MoreCOUNTY ELECTIONS 2024
Zertuche seeks re-election as sheriff La Salle County Sheriff Anthony “Tony” Zertuche has announced his bid for re-election in the March 5 primary for the Democratic Party. Zertuche is a life-long resident of La Salle County and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. He holds an Advanced TCOLE peace officer license. Sheriff Zertuche…
Read More17 jailed in La Salle, Jan. 22 – Feb. 4
COUNTY ARRESTS Seventeen 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, officers of the Encinal Police Department, and county constables.…
Read MoreTEA annual report just released
The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011. However, state funding has only risen slightly in the past decade, while local funding has increased substantially. Texas public schools educate 5.518 million students while employing 371,778 teachers…
Read MoreMaria Elena Garza
Maria Elena Garza, 90, of Cotulla, died on January 22, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1934 to Fernando and Esperanza Garza. She is preceded in death by her son Luis Angel Garza. Garza is survived by her husband Alejandro Garza Jr. of Cotulla, daughter Esmeralda Tolley and her husband Keith Tolley of Warwick,…
Read MoreJose “Joe” Ornelas Jr.
Jose “Joe” Ornelas Jr., 79, died on January 29, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1944 to Jose Ornelas Sr. and Camila Ortiz Ornelas. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 55 years, Linda Rendon Ornelas, sister Josie and brothers Johnny (Gloria) and Guadalupe (Irene). Joe is survived by daughter Stacy…
Read MoreFelipe Lopez
Felipe Lopez, 71, died on January 29, 2024 in Pearsall. He was born on May 26, 1952 in Pearsall to Corcina Bernal Lopez and Daniel Lopez. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel Lopez and son-in-law Rojelio Torres. Felipe is survived by his wife Juanita Lara Lopez, children Diana L. Torres and…
Read MoreEliseo J. Pina Jr.
Eliseo J. Pina Jr., 52, died on January 15, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1971, to Eliseo J. and Beatriz Pina. He is preceded in death by his parents. Pina is survived by his children Gabriella Pina of Crookston, Michigan, Maurice Pina of San Antonio and his nephew who he raised as his…
Read MoreElena G. Garcia
Elena G. Garcia, 79, died on January 8, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1944 to Albino and Gregoria Gonzales. Garcia is preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Carlos Martinez Jr., Alba M. Garcia and her siblings, Ramon Gonzales, Tomas Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, Joe Gonzales, Eddie Gonzales, and Herminia Sauceda. Garcia is survived…
Read MoreCarla Rodriguez Niavez
Carla Rodriguez Niavez, 61, of Cotulla, died on January 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1962, in Cotulla, to parents Joel and Elena Rodriguez. Carla is survived by her mother Elena Rodriguez, husband Noel Niavez, brother, Joel Rodriguez Jr., daughters Noelee Niavez (Rafael Sanchez), Catrina Torres (Frank Torres Jr.),…
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