Mary H. Rendon
Mary H. Rendon, 69, died on April 21, 2023 in San Antonio. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Francisco Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, sisters Antonia Hernandez, Dora Hernandez, Isabela Hernandez. Mary is survived by her son Carlos Rendon (Lavinia “Lolly”), Patricia Vasquez (Juan Enrique Vasquez), brothers Antonio Hernandez Jr., Jose L. Hernandez, sisters…
Read MoreRule the diamond
Pearsall’s Lady Mavs topped Rockport-Fulton in two games to win the bi-district title last Saturday. (See related story and photos in Sports, Page 17). (CURRENT Photo: Manuel Azocar III)
Read MoreWe’re watching you…
The recent Youth Day saw student members of the Pearsall High School chapter of the National Honor Society undertaking a job shadowing project in April, closely following the work of the city council, observing the tasks and learning the requirements of the elected officials. The teens later attended a city council meeting and observed the…
Read MoreHouse OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill would create minimum salaries for teachers ranging from $35,000 to $63,000 depending…
Read MoreAnita (Ann) Jaramillo Gallegos
Anita (Ann) Jaramillo Gallegos, 85, died on April 11, 2023. She was born in Devine on July 15, 1937 to Salome A. and Carlota J. Gallegos. She is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother and sister Baldemar and Anita, brothers Joe A. Gallegos, Robert J. Gallegos, Willie J. Gallegos, Johnny J. Gallegos and…
Read MoreFelis Perez Marquez
Felis Perez Marquez, 96, of Pearsall died on April 25, 2023. She was born on November 23, 1926 in Millett to Benito Perez and Simona Navarro. She is preceded in death by her husband Eloy Marquez Sr., parents, son Jacobo P. Marquez, brothers Basilio Perez and Issac Perez, granddaughter Christina DeLeon, grandson Guillermo Marquez Jr…
Read More37 jailed in La Salle, April 17-30
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-seven individuals were arrested in La Salle County during the last two weeks of April on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway…
Read MoreTexas leads nation in jobs added over last 12 months, commission reports
Texas added 58,200 positions in February 2023, leading the nation in jobs added over the month. The data was published in April by the Texas Workforce Commission. In February, the state reached 13,831,900 total nonfarm jobs, marking two full years of uninterrupted monthly job growth in Texas, the commission reported. Since February 2022, 611,400 jobs…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s
Cinnamon-Sugar Muffins I saw The Cowgirl’s Cookbook on a shelf and knew instantly that I had to have it. I just knew it would bring me a few really great recipes… and boy was I right! The Cowgirl’s Cookbook, Jill Charlotte Stanford, 2008 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD The articles behind this week’s headlines answer the question: Why does the Surgeon General, a New York Times columnist and a suburbanite Millennial have the same health risk as a 15-cigarette-a-day smoker? To find out for yourself, keep reading. The New York Times printed an essay from…
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