Sylvia Viola Silva Fohn
Sylvia Viola Silva Fohn, 79, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home. She was born to Eusebio Silva and Elena Rodriguez Silva on September 27, 1944 in Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Maria Alma Silva Ortegon, brothers Eusebio Silva Jr., Ruben Silva and Ramiro Silva, and in-laws Edward…
Read MoreRosa Maria Diaz
Rosa Maria Diaz, 66, of Cotulla, died on December 12, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1957 in San Antonio to Juan Cantu Salazar and Trinidad Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Irma Salazar and Juan Luis Salazar Jr. Rosa is survived by her children Richard Diaz (Roseanne) of…
Read MoreRoberto M. Trevino
Roberto M. Trevino, 87, of Pearsall, died on December 14, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1936 in Dilley to Eduvijes Trevino and Cruzita Moralez Trevino. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cruzita Trevino and numerous brothers and sisters. Roberto is survived by his children Erinda Trevino, Ana Martinez, Rene Trevino…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Christmas List
By David Bachelor, PhD In the runup to Christmas every media source, regardless of its normal genre, has become a self-help platform. Though these publications might not deign to feature Dear Abby, or some other syndicated advice column, no member of the Fourth Estate can resist the impulse to offer holiday gifting suggestions. Here is…
Read MoreLongview Cemetery Association holds eighth annual Christmas Wreath Ceremony
Members of the Longview Cemetery Association as well as several members of the community placed wreaths on the graves of veterans during the eighth annual event held in conjunction with the Wreaths Across America program on Saturday morning, December 16. Alma Horvath of Devine once again furnished the wreaths. She has generously provided the wreaths…
Read MoreFrench Toast Casserole
I found a cookbook that just called out to me, and I bought it right away. 9×13 is THE size baking dish. A whole book of ideas for it? Oh yes. From 9×13 The Perfect-Fit Dish, a Meredith Corporation Print Production, 2010 French Toast Casserole Keeping traditional French toast warm while preparing it for a…
Read MoreDAR hosts final meeting of the the year
The Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a festive Christmas gathering at the beautifully decorated home of Toni Hull on a Saturday, December 9, with forty members in attendance. Everyone enjoyed a covered dish luncheon, followed by the delightful performance of traditional Christmas carols. Luke Wilson, a talented…
Read MoreWELCOME TO THE FORCE
La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche welcomed a new member to the law enforcement agency on Wednesday, December 13, administering the oath of office to Reserve Deputy Richard Maldonado. The new officer was pinned with his deputy badge by his wife, Marlene Costley Maldonado, in a ceremony in the La Salle County Courthouse. Maldonado is…
Read MoreAloha, Cowgirls
Cotulla High School cheerleaders Quiana Mendez and Victoria Medina traveled to Hawaii at the beginning of this month to take part in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, December 4-8, where they 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country who represent the camp brands of Varsity Spirit. The pair were invited…
Read MoreTop South Texas sound
Students from Cotulla High School Elijah Rios and Alejandro Coronado (Photo left); Pearsall High School band students (Photo above) Steven Herrera, Matthew Frazier, Philip Rivera, Diego Corona, Codey Huston, CJ Garza, Brianna Guerra, Kyle Anizan, Ryan DelReal, Erick Aguilar, Davian Pena, Johnivan Gomez, Jason Jimenez, Christa Garcia, Julian Lopez, Adrina Benavides, Sophia Garcia, Shalynn Vera,…
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