Academic Honor Rolls
COTULLA HIGH SCHOOL Third Six Weeks Ninth grade ‘A’ Honor Roll: Sienna Arevalo, Hayden Ayala, Rafael Benavidez, Kaylie Carrizales, Amarylis Castor, Zuriana Cruz, Davyn Del Toro, Ariella Garcia, Brooklyn Kuenstler, Vianey Lopez, Estevan Moreno, Christlyn Munoz, Devyna Munoz, Sapphira Navejar, Arelie Ramirez, Sareen Ramirez, Shizuka Roath, Ryan Sanchez, Kamryn Thomas, Frank Torres; ‘AB’ Honor Roll:…
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MAGNA CUM LAUDE Pearsall’s Julissa Ariana Ramirez graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Special Education following ceremonies on December 16. Ramirez is a 2020 Pearsall High School graduate and the granddaughter of Rosa Ramirez and the late Rafael of Dilley and Delfina Chavera and the…
Read MoreElectric co-op hosts ‘Operation Round Up’
Medina Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up (ORU) program is currently accepting applications from individuals, families, and organizations in need. The ORU program helps families with medical bills, assists after home fires, funds therapies for kids, among other items. The application deadline is Friday, February 2. Applications can be completed online or printed and delivered to…
Read MoreElectric bill assistance program now available in Frio, La Salle
The Community Council of South Central Texas is notifying the public of the availability of funding for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Funds are available to assist qualified families in Frio and La Salle counties and 24 other counties in the program area. The…
Read MoreCuellar is candidate for Frio County Pct. 1
COUNTY ELECTIONS 2024 Luis Cuellar has announced his candidacy for election to the office of commissioner in Frio County Precinct 1 and will be on the ballot in the primary on Tuesday, March 5. Cuellar is a lifelong resident of Frio County with brief residence breaks during his employment with various state and federal agencies.…
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Dominga G. Martinez
Dominga G. Martinez, 80 of Pearsall, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1943 in Pearsall to Trinidad and Maria Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Cirilo D. Martinez, son Ramiro Garcia, brothers Pedro Garcia, Gregorio Garcia, Manuel Garcia, sisters Guadalupe Garcia, Oralia Moreno, and Virginia…
Read MoreTips for when you’re under the weather
SQUIRRELING ALONG Sometimes it doesn’t matter what you do, you get sick anyway. Like I did last week, just after telling you how to boost your immune system! (I knew it was coming, it was just wishful thinking with the immune boosters). So allow me to follow up with some more useful information. When you’ve…
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Tessie’s Two Cents Dear Tessie, I enjoy supernatural stories. Ghosts, hauntings, legends…oh, I love it all. I find it incredibly interesting and I love to read about or watch shows about paranormal things. But for some reason a few of my family members say I’m too old for silly stuff like that. I just like…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Swatting Pests
By David Bachelor, PhD The year 2024 is only two weeks old and it is already producing its first new word. The word is “swatting” and so far, only the Cambridge Dictionary includes swatting’s trending definition which is, “When someone tries to frighten, upset, or cause problems for another person by making a false report…
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