Ernesto Galvan Jr
Ernesto Galvan Jr., 76, died on May 24, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1946 to Ernesto and Dora Galvan. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Jose Luis Galvan, Dimas Galvan, and Abel Galvan Sr. Galvan is survived by his wife Willie K. Galvan, son Ernesto Galvan III, grandchildren…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s
Fresh Apple or Peach Strudel I found a new cookbook, and it’s filled with recipes collected from Texans that are members of electric co-ops. Being in an electric co-op means you’re living the rural life, and I’m hopeful that means there will be some creative recipes from adventurous chefs. And their title got me giggling,…
Read MoreStarting to shine
A decades-old false front to the onetime Ben’s Western Wear store on Front Street in downtown Cotulla has been removed, exposing the building’s original upper-floor windows; brickwork has been repaired and sealed; and the building has been given a fresh coat of paint as part of an extensive restoration project undertaken by its owner, Leighton…
Read MorePermits protect the city and citizens
A WORD FROM THE MAYOR The City of Pearsall, like most cities, has ordinances and guidelines on the books. I’m referring specifically to buildings, developments, or construction projects on land inside the city limits and our ETJ. It requires completing a permit before proceeding with any project. Depending on the project, the permit clerk then…
Read MoreSummer Creativity, Recreation, Entertainment
The Cities of Pearsall, Dilley, and Cotulla have a variety of free to minimal charge recreational activities for youths of all ages 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-Thursdays, 2-10 p.m.,…
Read MoreMark Mattingly
Mark Mattingly, 66, died on May 20, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1956 to Beverly Lewis (Bud) and Eva Jean Mattingly. He is preceded in death by his father Bud Mattingly. Mark is survived by his wife Holly Mattingly, daughters Storhm (Billy) Remillard and Shade Golden, grandchildren Justin Remillard, Kylee Golden and Kollins…
Read MoreFeliz H. Alejandro
Feliz H. Alejandro, 78, of Pearsall died on May 31, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1944 in Pearsall to Juan Hinojosa and Maria Vasquez Hinojosa. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Victor Alejandro, son Elio Hinojosa, siblings Domingo Hinojosa, Ventura Hinojosa, Juan Hinojosa, Alberto Hinojosa, Raul Hinojosa, Juanita Morales, Irene…
Read MoreDora G. Flores
Dora G. Flores, 74, of Cotulla died on May 28, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1949 in Encinal to Narcisco and Placida Gonzales. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jesus Flores, brothers Alfredo Gonzalez, Narcisco Gonzalez Jr., and Tacho Gonzalez Sr., daughter Mary Flores, son Jesus Flores Jr. and granddaughter…
Read MoreBuild that dream home
Pearsall children attending the public library’s summer activities program enjoyed a Lego building challenge last week. The library is offering an assortment of different learning programs throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy of Kortne Bell)
Read MoreHere a road, there a road
Frio County Road and Bridge crews will target 6,700 square feet of county-owned roads on the east side of IH-35 in Derby this summer by paving, sealing and removing vegetation (Photo above right). Earlier this month, county crews placed twelve stop signs at proposed intersections. According to Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho, crews are…
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