Coffee Connection
The Cotulla – La Salle County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly ‘Coffee with the Chamber’ on Friday, June 23, this time hosted by the Las Palmas Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, welcoming business leaders, local officials, family and friends to an opportunity for networking, sharing ideas and generating interest in local events and upcoming projects,…
Read MoreWeather Whys
LIGHTNING MYTHS Is it true that lightning never strikes twice in the same spot? That’s one of several big myths about lightning, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University. “Lightning often strikes the same location multiple times,” he reports. “Just look at the Empire State Building, which gets hit by lightning nearly 100 times on…
Read MoreAdolfo Alvarez Sr
Adolfo Alvarez Sr., 92, died surrounded by family on June 26, 2023. He was born in Harlingen to Dominga and Genaro Alvarez on May 27, 1931 and raised by his sisters from infancy on Stuart Place. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 yrs, Lupita Alvarez, son, Richard Alvarez, and brothers…
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 and older –…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
LET IT HEAL AND LET IT GO Dear Tessie, I’m dealing with some serious grief… and I don’t know how to get past it. I don’t even know if it’s grief anymore. And I guess the fact that I don’t understand it isn’t helping either. I don’t even know what I’m asking… just… help me…
Read MoreHelping hands
Members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. were recently assigned to provide mission support to the South Texas Immigration Processing Center with ICE in Pearsall, and in a display of community support, volunteered with the food bank distribution event at the Pearsall food bank. Commissioner Corps. officers participating include LCDR Ngozi…
Read MoreElodia Hernandez Cordova
Elodia Hernandez Cordova, 68, of Pearsall, died on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in San Antonio. She was born on April 13, 1955 in Hidalgo, Coahuila, Mexico to Genoveva and Julian Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her mother Genoveva Vela Hernandez and three brothers, Eliseo Hernandez, Raul Hernandez and Eloy Hernandez. Elodia is survived…
Read MorePreventing pests from invading homes & businesses
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU The arrival of warmer temperatures and rainy weather across the Lone Star State often increases animal activity, and many home and business owners may find new guests comfortable in attics, bathrooms, closets, and other areas. Texas is home to countless diverse species, and while most are harmless to humans,…
Read MoreIndependence Day Festivals in Pearsall, Dilley, Cotulla
The communities of Pearsall, Dilley and Cotulla will mark the American Independence Day holiday on three separate days with free festivals at their city parks. PEARSALL will celebrate on Monday, July 3, with an evening event that features a family fun night at the Pearsall Public Pool from 8 p.m. until midnight with food, disc…
Read MoreSchool News
STAND UP AND HOLLER – Members of the Cotulla High School cheerleading squads have been taking part in the UCA Camp this month and have been training in a number of cheers and stunts. The camp continued through Thursday, June 22, when the cheerleaders took part in the CHS Cheer Showcase in the high school…
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