As good As granny’s…
Stonewall Jackson’s Green Chili Soup Wishful thinking has me pondering cooler temperatures and warm meals. I know it’s not happening yet, or anytime soon, really. Let’s dream about it together over some Green Chili Soup. From Texas Longhorn Cookbook and Campfire Tales by The Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, 1998 From The Stonewall Jacksons,…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
Don’t lose yourself Dear Tessie, I recently got a new vehicle. It’s not that I really wanted a new vehicle, I was happy with what I had, but circumstances required a change. I made the decision to not buy another midsize SUV and instead to get a truck, because I felt like it would better…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use – Ghost Fleet By David Bachelor, PhD According to a legend from the 17th century, the Flying Dutchman is a ghost ship doomed to sail the oceans forever. The ship’s curse was to never come into port. This phantom vessel is a mainstay of maritime lore. The Flying Dutchman has a…
Read MoreRussell Todd “Rusty” Furnace
Russell Todd “Rusty” Furnace, 73, died during the early morning hours of Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1950 in Bryan, Texas to Albert and Pauline Furnace. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rusty is survived by his wife Kathryn, sons Justin and Russell,…
Read MoreLucia Garcia
Lucia Garcia, 74, of Pearsall, died on August 26, 2023. She was born on October 30, 1948 in Rule, Texas to Terburcio Morales and Felecidad Shutter.She is preceded in death by her parents, son Antonio M. “Tony” Garcia, five sisters and a brother.Lucia is survived by her children Maggie Montemayor of Pearsall, Rebecca (Paul) Collinsworth…
Read MoreNFIB Job Report: Labor quality continues to hold back small business hiring
OWNERS STRUGGLING WITH UNFILLED JOB OPENINGS “WITHOUT SKILLED APPLICANTS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE LEFT TO FILL THE GAP IN THEIR WORKFORCE…” Owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 23 percent, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly jobs report. Labor costs, reported as the…
Read More“Music to our ears”
COTULLA’S NEW MAIN STREET PROGRAM MANAGER LAYS PLANS FOR FESTIVAL, DOWNTOWN EVENTS For Cotulla Main Street Program Manager Margie Gonzalez, confirmation that the city will host a Hispanic festival at Plaza Florita in September means life is coming back to one of the community’s most beloved venues. Gonzalez was promoted by the city administration this…
Read MoreFour immigrants found in gas tank
“THIS IS DEFINITELY A RESCUE…” “WITH THE HOT CONDITIONS AND THESE PEOPLE BEING CRAMMED IN A TIGHT SPACE, THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE OUTCOME,” Encinal police foiled a human smuggling attempt where four undocumented immigrants were found inside an external gas tank on Friday, August 25. According to a report on…
Read MoreFrio unemployment increases to 3.9 percent in July Jobs Report
The Frio County unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent in July, up from the 3.5 percent rate of the previous month in the Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) jobs report. The unemployment rate is lower than the 4.2 percent rate of the 13-county Workforce Development Area and lower than the 4.5 percent rate for Texas. Frio…
Read MoreReady to serve
The LOVE’S Travel Center in Encinal 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 Gonzalez…
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