55 jailed in La Salle, August 7 – Sept. 3
COUNTY ARREST Fifty-five individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past month on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers…
Read MoreFire on the line
Railroad traffic on the Union Pacific line between San Antonio and Laredo was halted Friday afternoon, September 8, after a maintenance crane on a road-railer truck caught fire just north of Dilley. According to a report filed at the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, the machine caught fire after coming into contact with a power line.…
Read MoreFoley is newest MEC board member
Uvalde’s Joe Foley has been named the new Medina Electric Coop Voting District 2 representative following a round of interviews by a selection committee. Former director Jim Gates resigned from Medina EC’s board of directors at the February board meeting, opening a seat to represent Voting District 2. Voting District 2 represents seven of Medina…
Read MoreHonor the fallen heroes
Student members of the Pearsall High School Mighty Maverick Criminal Justice Explorers took part in a memorial stair climb at Mack Laxson Field on Monday morning, September 11, to commemorate the selfless service of emergency responders, including firefighters, medics and police, who climbed into the towers of the World Trade Center within minutes of terrorist…
Read MoreHundreds of new laws go into effect
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents. A few examples of the new law include:…
Read MoreWhat to do if your identity is stolen
MONEY/FINANCE Data breaches, hacks and lost phones or wallets can wreak financial havoc The Federal Trade Commission reports that as many as five million Americans are impacted by fraud and identity theft during any given year. This can lead to damaging financial issues, plunging credit scores and compounding stress. But there are a few tried-and-true…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
Room to breathe Dear Tessie, I’m beginning to think that I’m losing my mind. I’m overwhelmed constantly. I get frustrated by the sounds of everyday life, my phone ringing could send me into a panic. I’m completely exhausted and passing out at my desk, but when I lie down at night I can’t sleep. I…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use – Labor Day By David Bachelor, PhD Although the thermometer is unconvinced, the calendar doesn’t lie. Labor Day is behind us; therefore summer is over. The national holiday honoring organized labor, and culturally marking the end of summer, was featured in many headlines this week. On September 2nd, the Saturday Evening…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s
Cheese Popovers Have you ever had a popover? It’s a biscuit-like bread roll… thing. They’re typically soft, yet crisp, with an airy texture that is out of this world. I am not talented enough to make them right, as of yet. Try your own hand at these delights I found in an old Cotulla publication!…
Read MoreTeresa S. Maldonado
Teresa S. Maldonado, 80, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, died on August 30, 2023 in San Antonio. She was born on August 12, 1943 in Pearsall to Pedro and Manuela Salinas. Teresa was born to Pedro and Manuela Salinas and grew up alongside her siblings Alfredo Salinas, Lucas Salinas, Rodolfo Salinas, Alicia Guajardo, and Rogelio…
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