House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continues wrangling over the issue in the second special session this…
Read MoreJuanita M. Lopez
Juanita M. Lopez, 74, of Dilley, died on June 22, 2023 in San Antonio. She was born on July 24, 1948 to Jose Angel Moreno and Herminia Garcia Moreno. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Angel Jose Moreno and Maria M. Ochoa and late husband Roman V. Lopez Jr. Juanita is…
Read MoreGRANDE OPENING
WELCOME TO OUR STORE – Representatives with Mumme’s held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new gun room at the Hondo store on Friday, June 30. Pictured (L-R) are Mumme’s Wildlife Specialist Lance Cote, Hondo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jenna Prevo, Mumme’s President Brendon Lowe, (Far Right, holding ribbon) Mumme’s Gun Room Manager…
Read MoreProperty damage legislation takes effect
District 80 State Representative Tracy O. King (D-Uvalde), joined several of his colleagues last week in attending the signing of Senate Bill 1133, relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities. This legislation establishes a grant program under the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to compensate landowners…
Read MoreHappy Fourth!
Pearsall native saxophonist and vocalist Joe Vic Reyna and his band, Los Kumbacheros, were among the performers at the City Park & Pavilion in Dilley for the community’s annual Independence Day festival on Saturday evening, July 1. The event included greetings and celebratory wishes from the mayor and city council, food and refreshment booths,…
Read MoreElectric cooperative offers energy-saving tips for summer
Medina Electric Cooperative is encouraging customers to commit to efficient use of electricity which can also help lower electric bills. Summertime in South Texas is guaranteed to bring hotter temperatures and that means most people see an increase in their energy use. Finding ways to save energy can help save on summer electric bills. •…
Read MoreTwo new on the crew
LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS LA SALLE COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Zertuche administered the oaths of office Friday, June 30, to a pair of new deputies who have begun their field training and will soon be on regular patrols. New to the law enforcement agency are (Photos above, L-R) Deputy Giovanni Ayala and Deputy Katrina Hernandez. Both…
Read MoreSquirreling Along
HYDRATION BASICS Ya’ll it has been HOT out there. Unreasonably, oppressively HOT. I’ve been trying to keep myself healthy and hydrated as best I can. I know a couple of weeks ago I found some ways to help keep us cool, but what about staying hydrated? What does hydrated look like? How much water do…
Read MoreSenate passes tax bill as second special session begins
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The first special session ended with the Senate and House unable to agree on how to provide…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s…
KARTOFFELPUFFER POTATO PANCAKES I was gifted the most interesting cookbook. It’s an eleventh edition printing of the Fredericksburg PTA cookbook, which was first published in 1916. There’s a whole section on foods that are traditional German, celebrating the heritage of the city. Thanks to friend for celebrating my work and gifting me with such a…
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