Bill would require fentanyl education
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Tucker Roe, 19, bought what…
Read MoreTexas runner-up lifter
Dilley Powerlifter Kelsey Eguia was the state runner-up in the Class 3A, Division 2, 220-lb. weight division at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Championships at the Comerica Center in Frisco over the weekend. She and her teammates, Reyna Martel and Aundrea Rodriguez, helped the team finish 11th overall out of 38 teams…
Read MoreCarmel R. Guajardo
Carmel R. Guajardo, 77, of Pearsall, died on March 13, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1945 in Pearsall to Enrique Guajardo and Selvera Rendon. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Carmel “Pio” Guajardo Jr., siblings Lorenzo Guajardo Sr., Roberto Guajardo Sr., Petra Hinojosa, Candelaria Elizondo, Vicenta G. Bernal and Maria…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s
Fresh Apple Coffee Cake I’m not sure what to think of the weather lately, but I swear it’s supposed to be spring. I’m starting to think about travel and coming out of hibernation… ever been to a bed and breakfast? Texas Bed & Breakfast Cookbook by Carol Faino & Erin Faino, 2003 Rosevine Inn Bed…
Read MoreThe LBJ I knew
ACCLACAIMED PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN, FORMER WHITE HOUSE STAFFER DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN VISITS WELHAUSEN “If I can’t win her over, no one can.” With those words, US President Lyndon Johnson ushered a new intern into the White House Fellowship program in 1967, fully aware that she had written a scathing article opposing his policy on the war…
Read More34 jailed in La Salle, February 27 – March 12
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-four individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges as well as 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 MoreJoey Reyna
Joey Reyna, 31, of Dilley, died on March 3, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1991, in San Antonio to Nicolas Reyna and Joanne Rodriguez Trevino. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Robert M. Rodriguez, uncle Norberto “Norby” Rodriguez and niece Joliet Mandi Flores. Joey is survived by his spouse Mona Ursula,…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD A baby is making headlines this week, and for once the baby is not from the House of Winsor. This “baby” is not actually a baby except in relation to the other members of its family. The “baby” in the headlines is a star named V883 Orionis.…
Read MoreRichard Frazier Watson
Richard Frazier Watson, 76, died on March 7, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 1, 1946, to the late Harmon S. Watson and the late Goldie J. Smith. He is preceded in death by his brothers John H. Watson, Phillip L. Watson, Michael E. Watson and Carl Miller. Richard is survived…
Read MoreHigh-speed pursuit ends in fire; six flee
By Breyana Segura and Marc Robertson At least six individuals fled from law enforcement officers Sunday evening, March 12, after a high-speed pursuit ended in a car fire beside the interstate in La Salle County. Reports on the case from the Encinal Police Department and the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office indicate that officers had…
Read More