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Peanut crunch
Pearsall police were dispatched to the scene of a lunchtime crash Monday, July 31, at the intersection of Comal Street and Louise Lane to find that two vehicles had collided head-on near the city’s iconic ‘Largest Peanut’ statue. Medics of the Frio EMS were also dispatched, although investigators have yet to announce whether any…
Read MoreI could have been brilliant at cards
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE “If someone told you to jump into a canal, would you do it?” It’s one of those expressions, isn’t it? It’s the sort of thing elders blurt out at the young to challenge some cretinous decision-making that’s gone awry. Of course you wouldn’t jump into the canal. By extension, you…
Read MoreDorothy Ann Moore Moffett Wilson
Dorothy Ann Moore Moffett Wilson, 96, formerly of Dilley, died at her home on July 23, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1927 to Georgia and Tom Moore in Frio County. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Tarver Moffet, her husband Bill Wilson and her son Tom Moore Moffett. Dorothy is…
Read MoreReady to talk
Law enforcement officers from county sheriffs’ departments across South Texas and federal agencies met at Laredo Alexander High School last week for a five-day intensive training course on crisis negotiation. Hosted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the regional training course included vital pointers on de-escalating hostage situations, cases involving barricaded subjects, and working…
Read MoreWildfire chances increasing across state
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist with response,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief.…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s…
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes Sometimes the recipes I want to share are just simple comfort food types. This one is coming to you because I think we should all have a good side dish recipe that is fairly appealing to a group… because you just never know when you’ll need one. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes…
Read MoreIn shape in summer
South Texas youths are filling their vacation days with organized activities, including sports and fitness such as a football camp held recently at Myers Memorial Stadium in Cotulla, and preparing for the sports seasons of the upcoming academic year, which begins in August in Frio and La Salle counties. (CURRENT Photo: Amanda Brown Snowden)
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Everette Smart
James “Jimmy” Everette Smart, 73, died on July 17, 2023 surrounded by his family at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on January 23, 1950 to parents Redman and Celia Smart of Utopia. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother W.A. Smart of Sabinal and best friend and work…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
Be a supportive and positive presence Dear Tessie, My siblings and I are trying to navigate dealing with an aging parent. It seems like our mother has aged much more quickly since COVID and then even more after the recent death of our father. Mom used to be very independent but has become extremely dependent…
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