Marisela De Leon
Marisela De Leon, 47, died on February 17, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1975 to Juan and Catarina De Leon. She is preceded in death by her father Juan De Leon and her brothers Juan De Leon Jr., Rolando De Leon and David De Leon. Marisela is survived by her children Alfredo Santos,…
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Sally Summers, 90, died on March 8, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1932, to James and Virginia Bell. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Summers and her son David Summers. Sally is survived by her son Robert (Hilary) Summers and her grandchildren Rowan Summers and Walker Summers. Gravesides services…
Read MoreHoller in the meadow
Teams taking part in this year’s Wild Hog Olympics were challenged with dressing as fairies while being pushed the length of the American Legion Arena in the middle of the La Salle County Fairgrounds during Wild Hog Weekend, changing places with their drivers and making the distance back to the starting line, although many came…
Read MoreLincoln John Ramirez
Lincoln John Ramirez, 47, of Hobbs, New Mexico, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Cedar Creek, Texas. He was born on October 3, 1975 to Frank and Anna Ramirez in Crookston, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Dionicia Ramirez and Roberto and Alma Ramon, uncles Ruben, Mario and Joe…
Read MoreLucia G. Torres
Lucia G. Torres, 74, of Dilley, died on February 26, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1948 in Dilley to Margarito Gauna and Menchora Morales. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Delmo Gauna, Pepe San Juan Gauna, Barbarita Zertuche and Olivia Gauna. Lucia is survived by her husband Jose Garcia Torres,…
Read MoreAlejandro M. Elizondo
Alejandro M. Elizondo, 72, of Pearsall, died on March 1, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1950, in Pearsall to Eliseo Elizondo and Clara Martinez Elizondo. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Julia Velasquez Elizondo and sister Hortencia Elizondo Martinez. Alejandro is survived by his children Elizabeth Melia (Sean) of Oceanside,…
Read MoreBecause the onion rings were floppy
Someone has finally perfected the device that we must have known would eventually be built, namely a fast-food robot that will not only make French fries but also assemble hamburgers and package them for sale across the counter. This comes after decades in which human beings have been relied upon to flip our patties and…
Read MoreAs good as granny’s
CINNAMON BARS These sound absolutely amazing… you know how I feel about pecans, though. So leave them out and feel free to bring some by for me! Provided by Mrs. Read Wortham As printed in The Galveston Island Cookbook, Compiled by The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church, 1980 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup sugar 1…
Read MoreSong of the Year
Local rising Tejano band M-Dos won an award for Song of the Year in the Cumbia Pop category for their original single “Ratatatata” at the Premios Tejano Mundial 2023 event on Sunday, March 5 in San Antonio. The band performed the 2022 single at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium during the awards ceremony. “We are…
Read MoreTessie Two Cents
Everybody’s got a quirk or two Dear Tessie, I have a friend that constantly attempts to one-up or seem like a know it all at every subject, even when I know he’s lying. Should I say something or let him tell his tall tales? M.L. Dear M.L., Over the years I’ve learned a thing…
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