811 help line provides vital info before DIY digging projects
KNOW WHAT’S BELOW: With cooler weather on the horizon as fall approaches, many homeowners are taking the opportunity of weekends to make time for DIY projects around the house. Medina Electric Cooperative is encouraging those with projects to practice safe digging habits. Whether it be landscaping around the yard or perhaps putting in a new…
Read MoreLibrary patrons can clear fines during Fine Forgiveness Month
DONATIONS TO BENEFIT AMANDA’S PANTRY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Throughout the month of September, library fines and lost item charges will be cleared from accounts with donations of non-perishable food items to the Alexander Memorial or La Salle County libraries as part of Fine Forgiveness Month. Items collected during the month will be donated to Amada’s…
Read MoreCOFFEE TALK…
Pearsall residents joined members of the Pearsall Police Department at the Garcia’s Bar & Grill restaurant early Wednesday morning, August 16 to engage in meaningful conversations with local law enforcement. Coffee with the PD provides a relaxed, casual environment for residents to visit, voice concerns and show their support for the emergency first responders.
Read MoreCISD, DISD to offer free meals to students
CEP PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Dilley and Cotulla ISDs have announced that all of its campuses will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to…
Read MoreFrio 4H looks for local leaders as program enrollment begins
Enrollment has begun for the Frio County 4-H program. Enrollment in the program is open to any student in the third through 12th grades or those ages 8 to 18 years. There is a $25 enrollment fee, per child if enrolled by October 31. The enrollment fee will increase to $30 after the deadline. 4-H…
Read MoreBull-ied…
Mavs’ running back Kingston Martinez breaks a Freer tackle and sprints to the endzone for a score during Pearsall’s scrimmage with Freer last week. (See related article and photos, Page 14). (CURRENT Photo: Manuel Azocar III)
Read MoreHarold’s wrath…
An ominous storm cell producing strong updrafts moves westward near Pearsall Thursday morning, August 22 as scattered thunderstorms, lighting and gusts of high winds accompanied Tropical Storm Harold as the system swept through South Texas. There were unconfirmed reports of a tornado west of Pearsall and a Tornado Warning was issued by the National…
Read MoreCharles Bryant Harris
Charles Bryant Harris, 94, of Pearsall, died on August 11, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1928 on the family farm in Waelder, Texas to Carl and Myrtle Harris. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sybil Teague and Lee Akers and brother Carl Harris. Charlie is survived by wife Martha Vaughan…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s…
Chopped Italian Salad It’s been so hot I feel like my feet melt to the ground a little bit every time I go out the door. It’s also so hot that I’d rather not eat, for fear it will make things worse. That means it’s the perfect time for a nice cold salad. Chopped Italian…
Read MoreCrispy on top
Pearsall volunteer firefighters scramble onto the roof of the Pizza Hut restaurant on Oak Street on Saturday afternoon, August 12, after fire broke out inside the building. Reports from the scene indicate the blaze was ignited in electrical circuitry and affected overhead equipment in the restaurant kitchen. Firefighters removed ventilation fixtures from the roof in…
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