INTRODUCING YOUR TOP-RANKED SENIORS
DILLEY HIGH SCHOOL’S Top Ten graduating seniors of the Class of 2023 are (Front row, L-R) Valedictorian Alexis Valdez, Salutatorian Sean Kelley, Jazlynn Bradshaw, Esteban Carrazco, Reyna Martel, (Back row) Heidi Onofre, Krystiannah Prado, Rena Ochoa, Stephanie Casas and Jade Flores.. (CURRENT Photo: Marc Robertson)
Read MoreOaths of office
Members of the Pearsall ISD Board of Trustees who prevailed in the May 6 election took their seats this week, including newly elected Trustees (Photo above, L-R) Juanita Rendon and Matthew Aguilar, and re-elected Trustee Mari Benavides. (Left photo) Former PISD Trustee Eric Fletcher was given the oath of office after having been appointed by…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD For women who ride public transportation, the media is highlighting a must-have fashion accessory. The name for this article of clothing is the “subway shirt.” This “shirt” is becoming de rigueur for women on buses, subways, and mass transit systems around the world. The May 17th edition…
Read MoreEssence of the law
Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho hosted a number of Pearsall High School students from the English Department in her county courtroom on Wednesday, May 17, coaching them through a series of mock trial exercises in which the teens played the roles of judge, prosecution and defense attorneys, defendant, witnesses and other key figures in the…
Read MoreClara Chandler
Clara Chandler, 82, died on May 6, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1940 to Jose and Francisca Quiroz. She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Maria Ignacia Cervantes and Robert Quiroz. Chandler is survived by her husband James Chandler, children Rebecca Valles, Omar Colchado, Leticia Colchado, San Juanita Colchado…
Read MoreFrio jobless rate drops to three percent
The Frio County unemployment rate dropped to 3.0 percent in April, down from the 3.5-percent rate of the previous month in the Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) jobs report. The unemployment rate is lower than the 3.4-percent rate of the 13-county Workforce Development Area and lower than the 3.7-percent rate for Texas. Frio County’s rate was…
Read MoreCommunity action groups mark anniversaries
This year marks the 59th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors, making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive, according to…
Read MoreJim Spurlock
Jim Spurlock, 84, died on May 18, 2023 in Schertz, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Arnold Spurlock and Laura Spurlock, son Michael Spurlock and daughter-in-law Mary Spurlock, son Bill Spurlock and daughter Karen Spurlock, brother Chester Spurlock. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Spurlock, son Jimmy Spurlock…
Read MoreReturn to office
Cotulla City Councilors (L-R) Gilbert Ayala, Manuel Rodriguez and (not pictured ) Alejandro Garcia Jr. have been administered their oaths this month to serve new terms in office. The three incumbents faced no opposition in their bids for re-election this year, and City Hall canceled the candidates’ ballot. (CURRENT Photo: Marc Robertson)
Read MoreJose Ramiro Garcia
Jose Ramiro Garcia, 51, died on May 07, 2023 in Houston. He was born on January 18, 1972 in Pearsall to his mother Dominga G. Martinez and his late father Arnulfo Garcia Sr. He is survived by his mother, brothers Ernie Garcia Jr., Lorenzo Martinez (Artis), sisters Sandy Standley (D.J.), Barbie Arriazola (Joey) and Lorena…
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