Mangled in Artesia
The driver of a northbound freight truck on IH-35 was trapped in his cab for at least two hours on Monday, July 10, after he lost control of the vehicle near Artesia Wells and caused it to flip and crash at the edge of the interstate at Milemarker 57, ten miles south of Cotulla. Emergency…
Read MoreGumesindo Ruiz
Gumesindo Ruiz, 85, of Buda, died on July 14, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1938 in Buda to Julian Ruiz and Frances. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Ruiz is survived by his wife Maria O. Ruiz, children Gumesindo Julian Ruiz III (Liz) of Pearsall, Anita Ruiz (Miguel) of…
Read MoreLabor quality becomes top issue for small businesses, independents’ group says
The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 1.1 points in April to 89, marking the 16th consecutive month below the survey’s 49-year history of 98. Labor quality was the top business problem at 24 percent, with inflation in second place by one point at 23 percent. “Optimism is not improving…
Read MoreWet and twisted
Emergency responders arrived at the scene of a crash in the southbound lanes of IH-35 near Milemarker 68 on Friday evening, July 7, to find that an 18-wheel freight truck had tipped onto its side across both lanes of traffic on the FM 468 overpass. The crash is being investigated by the Texas Highway Patrol,…
Read MoreGrand finale
The Alexander Memorial Library held a pizza party to end its Summer Reading Program recenty. Organizers extended thanks to those who participated in the program, including children, parents, guest readers, Cotulla Main Street, Cotulla Fire Department, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and board members Lana Johnson, Amanda Smith, Denise Storey, Laura Gomez and Thelma…
Read MoreHappy trails ahead
The Pearsall City Council recently green-lighted a complete reconstruction of Carter Street in a south-side residential neighborhood. Work is underway this month and includes rebuilding the roadbed. Area residents have reported in the past that Carter is prone to flooding in stormy weather. (CURRENT Photo: Breyana Segura)
Read MoreTax relief plan headed to governor
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov. Greg Abbott, the bill raises the homestead exemption to $100,000, with an additional $40,000 exemption…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
FIND YOUR PEACE “But there’s just no way I’ll have time for that. I’ll do it another time.” “No, I’ll get to me one day, but right now I need to focus on x, y, and z…” Self-care is one of the buzziest buzzwords out there right now. It pains me to really consider that…
Read MoreLocal organizations among 11 receiving community development grants
Pearsall’s El Sacrificio and Cotulla’s Alexander Memorial Library were among 11 organizations awarded $5,500 in grants by Medina Electric Cooperative’s Community Empowerment Program in June, encouraging community and economic development throughout the 17 counties served by the cooperative. The program focuses on projects that encourage economic diversity, contribute to community health and development, and improve…
Read MoreSummer Activities
Creativity, Recreation, Entertainment EVERY DAY: Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Splash Pad water features, Victor Trevino Sports Complex, Polo Patino Park, Pearsall. Pearsall swimming pool, Tuesday – Fridays, 1-5 p.m. & 6-10 p.m., Sat & Sun.m 1-5 p.m. 2 & under free, 3-10 years – $1, 11 years…
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