Jeremiah Jacob Acosta
Jeremiah Jacob Acosta, 46, of Dilley, died on September 30, 2023. He was born on March 23, 1977 in Dilley to Elida Garcia Acosta and Merejildo Acosta. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew Jonathan Martinez. Acosta is survived by his siblings Annette Benavidez (Ruben) of Devine and Melanie Acosta of Dilley,…
Read MoreEdward R. Mann
Edward R. Mann, 86, of Bandera, died on October 8, 2023 in San Antonio. He was born on May 18, 1937 in Charlotte to Edward Mann and Lily Valchar Mann. He is survived by his sisters Ruby Newman and Lillian Harrell, children Tommy Mann, wife Karol Mann, Jerry Mann, wife Joanna Mann, Karen Grasmick and…
Read MoreRenesmee Avery Rodriguez
Baby Renesmee Avery Rodriguez died on October 5, 2023 in San Antonio. She was born on October 5, 2023 in San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her great-grandmother Rosa Moreno. Renesmee is survived by her mother Christela Rodriguez, grandparents Carlos and Suzanne Rodriguez, aunts Anissa Rodriguez and Journey Rodriguez, great-grandfather Pedro Rodriguez. She…
Read MoreYbarra returns to La Salle as deputy
LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche welcomed a returning officer to his agency recently, administering the oath of office to Deputy Mario Ybarra, who has since begun full-time duty on patrols in the county. Ybarra is a native of Hondo and graduated from the law enforcement academy at Southwest Texas Junior College…
Read MoreEvent organizers need teams for 4H Baggin’ & Snaggin’ Cabrito Cook-Off
Cooking teams are still being sought for the Mavericks 4-H Club second annual Baggin and Snaggin Cabrito Cook-Off Competition on Saturday, October 21 at the Frio County Junior Livestock Show Barn. The event is a fundraiser for the group to help with scholarships and travel to and from competitions for educational and leadership activities. Activities…
Read MoreTerrie Denise Wilson
Terrie Denise Wilson, 63, of Uvalde, died on Sept. 28, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 26, 1960, in San Antonio to Betty Lou (Neely) and Robert Coleman. She is survived by her parents, of Uvalde, mother-in-law Mona Wilson of Pearsall, husband Kyle Wilson of Uvalde, two sons, Trey Wilson and wife…
Read MoreManuel J. Sifuentes
Manuel J. Sifuentes, 77, died on October 3, 2023 in Pearsall. He was born on April 5, 1946 to Manuel and Josefa Sifuentes in Eagle Pass. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Manuel Sifuentes Jr. and his seven siblings. Manuel is survived by his wife of 23 years, Raquel Sifuentes, sons from…
Read MoreLance Wayne Smyth
Lance Wayne Smyth, 47, died on September 18, 2023 in Zavala County. He was born December 3, 1975 in Uvalde to D.G. Smyth and Marilyn Dunn. He is preceded in death by his father and his step-father Kevin Dunn of Dilley. Lance is survived by his son Trevor Smyth of Boston, mother, brother Tres Smyth…
Read MoreUnemployment at historic high, but jobless rate is up
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. “Our world-class Texas workforce has grown by more than 400,000 jobs over the last year, thanks largely to the energizing job…
Read MoreThought starters
Creativity, to me, is almost the breath of life. Creative thought is one of the most important things that all people of any type of work can engage in. Thinking outside the box can cure diseases, build stronger buildings to withstand disaster, or even better feed the world. We are all creative humans, but we…
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