Mario Garcia
Mario Garcia, 69, died on August 18, 2023. He was born on November 9, 1953 to Uvaldo C. and Elida G. Garcia. He is preceded in death by his father, brother Abel G. Garcia and his grandson Saul R. Garcia Jr. Garcia is survived by his wife Josefina Garcia, children Saul R. Garcia, Sidra Garcia,…
Read MoreAbel G. Garcia
Abel G. Garcia, 59, died on August 16, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1964 to Uvaldo C. and Elida G. Garcia. He is preceded in death by his father. Garcia is survived by his children Abel Garcia Jr. (Christy Martinez), Veronica Garcia (Luis Esparza), Javier (Lupita) Garcia, LeAna Maldonado, Alicia Pedroza, Anali Marquez…
Read MoreGRAND OPENING
READY TO SERVE – LOVE’S in Cotulla held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 24. Present for the event were City Administrator David Wright, La Salle County Judge Leodoro Martinez III and other city and county officials, Cotulla Chamber employees and board members, as well as Love’s District Manager Cruz Garza, Manager Guadalupe…
Read MoreShow & Tell
The Pearsall Nursing & Rehabilitation Center hosted an Open House on Thursday, August 31, welcoming the public to view some of the updated facilities and fixtures in the center, to introduce administrators and staff, and to outline some of its new policies and procedures aimed at making the care center more welcoming and accessible. (CURRENT…
Read MoreSchool News
READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT – Members of Cotulla High School’s student organizations and clubs are among the nominees to the annual Homecoming Court, whose titleholders will be announced during ceremonies at the Cotulla Cowboys’ varsity football game in Myers Memorial Stadium on Friday evening, September 15. The court includes (Front row, L-R) Freshman Class…
Read MoreThe Big Cheese
The Super Blue Moon, one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year, rises in the night sky over Pearsall Wednesday, August 30. The event marked the last Super Blue Moon until 2037. This Blue Moon was a “supermoon,” a popular term for a full moon that is closer to Earth, making it appear…
Read MoreLow rider
Pearsall wide receiver Tristan Ellis adjusts to the ball in mid stride on this pass attempt during first half action last Friday against the Cole Cougars. Ellis did not haul in the reception but had three catches for 57 yards and a score in the Mavs’ 29-28, last-second loss to Cole. (CURRENT photo: Manuel Azocar…
Read MoreZaffirini authors 35 of 84 new Texas laws
Legislation prioritizes mental health & justice reform, public safety improvements Eighty-four new laws, including 35 Senate Bills (SB) authored by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and 49 House Bills (HB) she sponsored during the 2023 legislative session, became effective on Friday, September 1. The new legislation ranks among 122 bills the senator passed in 2023, bringing…
Read MoreTexans asked to conserve energy in heat wave
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has asked electric users to reduce energy use…
Read MoreCorrecting your credit report
MONEY / FINANCE Bad numbers can impact your ability to purchase, borrow and pay things off The number reflected on your credit report can have huge personal impacts. It may limit your ability to get a loan and open other lines of credit, or drive up the interest rate you pay on the debt you’re…
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