Patrick issues gag order ahead of trial
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5. The gag order prohibits members of the…
Read MoreHeat relief
La Salle County lifeguard Eduardo Avina takes a plunge in the public pool at Martinez Park in Cotulla during an afternoon break before the community’s children flock to the indoor facility for their summer recreation. South Texas recorded heat indexes in excess of 120 degrees this month and has maintained daytime highs in triple digits…
Read MoreBusiness bureau reports scams totaling over $4M so far this year in Texas
Consumers have lost more than $4.3 million to scams in the Lone Star State, exceeding total losses per year from 2018-2022, according to the Better Business Bureau’s Mid-Year Report The report, released on July 11 during a virtual press conference, focused on the state of consumer-reported scams to the BBB Scam Tracker from Texas residents…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD The post-COVID changes to workplace culture is an ongoing thread in the news. This week’s installment introduces a new term to office culture vernacular: “lazy girl job.” The Guardian’s Daisy Jones preempted this story line two weeks ago with her July 9th story, “Gen Z Want…
Read MoreRoberto “Bob” Medina Saenz
Roberto “Bob” Medina Saenz, 82, died on July 19, 2023 in his hometown of Pearsall. He was born on April 28, 1941 in Pearsall. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Bob is survived by his wife Rosario and their children Veronica Saenz Dutchover (Jimmy), Velma Saenz, Sandra Saenz Portillo (Jaime) and…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s…
Fran’s Spaghetti Spaghetti is one of those classics… and yet there are a million recipes for making it. Kids tend to love pasta, adults tend to love the nostalgia of it. We’re not all trained chefs, so it’s that much better when the recipe is accessible (hello, sauce from a jar… please don’t tell my…
Read MoreIt’s Fun O’clock
Family-oriented entertainment at the annual Moore Summer Fest in northern Frio County on Saturday, July 15, included (Photos this page) food booths, live music and face painting as well as games, vendors, a car show and a barbecue cookout contest. (CURRENT Photos: Breyana Segura)
Read MoreHow scams target America’s service members
NEW FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Military Consumer Protection Month, recognized every July since 2013, is an opportunity for consumer awareness, enforcement and advocacy groups to focus on the impact of fraudulent or malicious business practices on the military community. In addition to the sacrifices members of the U.S. armed forces and their families make…
Read MorePedro Sandoval
Pedro Sandoval, 69, died on July 7, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1953 to Benjamin Sandoval and Esther Verastegui. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jose Verastegui and son-in-law Julian Gonzalez Jr. Sandoval is survived by his children Pedro Sandoval Jr. and Venessa Gonzalez, grandchildren Angel Sandoval, Analisa Gonzalez, Miranda…
Read MoreShare a Cuppa
Pearsall residents joined Police Chief Daniel Flores and fellow officers at the La Parrillada restaurant early Wednesday morning, July 12, to engage in meaningful conversation. The ‘Cofee and Conversations with Pearsall PD’ event provides a relaxed, causal environment for residents to visit, voice concerns and show their support for law enforcement and first responders.
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