Josefina “Josie” Ramirez
Josefina “Josie” Ramirez, 84, of Pearsall, died on November 25, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1939. Josie loved dancing and singing along to her favorite music, caring for her plants, and loving her family dearly. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Antonio, daughters Margarita Soto (Felix Julian), Elvia Huizar (Roy),…
Read MoreFrancisco Ramos
Francisco Ramos, 65, of Dilley, died on January 21, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1956. Survivors include his wife Fidela Ramos, Lupita Ramos, Marisa Louisa Ramos, Pedro Ramos, Sanda Ramos, Belinda Ramos, Amanda Ramos and grandchildren Mario, Sophia and Yazmina Cruz and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Friday, November…
Read MoreWatch for phony online ‘discreet shipping’ fees
Peak shipping season is here, and con artists are capitalizing on it. In a new scam reported to BBB Scam Tracker, phony e-commerce websites hit shoppers with a bill for “discreet shipping.” This extra fee allegedly pays for special packaging or stamps, but it’s a trick to get online shopping scam victims to hand over…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court hears abortion ban chalenge
The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that could decide whether medical exceptions to the state’s abortion ban are written clearly enough to protect pregnant women who face serious health risks, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The 22 plaintiffs include women who contracted sepsis while waiting to terminate a nonviable pregnancy,…
Read MoreMorning gutting
Firefighters from the La Salle Fire Rescue finish extinguishing a blaze in the 1000 block of Martinez Street on the east side of Cotulla on Tuesday morning, December 5, after being dispatched in response to an apparent blaze in an RV camping trainer that had been parked in front of a residence. Although the trailer…
Read MoreYour check is in a field
Hundreds of pieces of mail are strewn across the roadside grass near Hwy 85 on the outskirts of Dilley shortly after noon on Monday, December 4, after a US Postal Service truck was struck during law enforcement officers’ pursuit of a vehicle whose driver was attempting to evade capture by the US Border Patrol. Reports…
Read MoreAnnual Moore potluck dinner is December 9
The Moore Community Improvement Club will host its annual Potluck dinner on Saturday, December 9 in the Community Center. Santa Claus will be available at 4:30 p.m. to take pictures with children and listen to their wishes for the holiday season. “We welcome everyone to bring a delish dish to share with your neighbors,” MCC…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Us
By David Bachelor, PhD Judging by some recent headlines there is at least one person who has not been touched by Surgeon General Murty’s “We Are Made to Connect” tour. This tour emphasizes (from a secular perspective) what God said in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “It is better that two should be together, than one: for they…
Read MoreChurros Buenos
My quest for cinnamon sugar goodness continues… with a recipe for actual churros! From Sweet on Texas, by Denise Gee, 2012 Churros Buenos Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions In a…
Read MoreTimothy Warren Stone
Timothy Warren Stone, 72, died on November 10, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1951 to James Warren and Lillian Stone. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Peggy Ann Teltschik and nephew Randy Teltschik. Stone is survived by his wife Kathy Stone, children Timothy Scott (Christine) Stone and Tammy Stone (Adam)…
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