Advocating on behalf of our border patrol agents
A LETTER FROM THE CONGRESSMAN Agents serving on the frontlines of the United States-Mexico border have become our last line of defense against total lawlessness taking over South Texas towns. I represent a district that spans over 800 miles of the southern border, and for two years, this national security crisis has spiraled out…
Read MoreYolanda Esquivel
Yolanda Esquivel, 72, died on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Armando Hernandez and grandson Robert Maldonado Jr. Yolanda is survived by her husband Alfredo Esquivel, sons Robert Esquivel, David Esquivel, Julio Esquivel, daughters Irene Esquivel, Elaine Rodriguez (Daniel), Maribel Maldonado (Jose Carranza), brother Gregorio Hernandez Jr., sisters…
Read MoreA mind needs a book…
Following the cue by “Game of Thrones” creator, short-story writer, screenwriter and film producer George RR Martin, La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche and Captain Elvira Gonzales picked up some favorite titles at libraries on Monday, February 27, to read to children at Encinal Elementary School as part of the ‘Read Across America’ program supported…
Read MoreSquirreling along
SQUIRRELING – Reduce, reuse, recycle Listen, I know you’ve figured out by now that my brain bounces around pretty quickly and all over the place. This week, my squirreling went one place it likes to visit repeatedly… ways to use things that aren’t necessarily what they originally were for. Reduce, reuse, recycle, right? I got…
Read MoreLouis Alberto Davila
Louis Alberto Davila, 64, died surrounded by his family on Monday, February 13 in San Antonio. He is preceded in death by his son Kordero Marteen Davila, parents Antonio and Seleta Davila, brothers Edward and Clem Davila. Louis is survived by his wife Maria Davila, children Ruben (Jeannie) Robles, Raquel Moreno, Krystall (Mark) Maldonado, daughter-in-law…
Read MoreINDIAN ATTACK ON THE SAN MIGUEL
24th annual Pioneer Day set for Saturday, March 25, in Pearsall Provided by Mona Hoyle Frio Pioneer Jail Museum Association In the post-Civil period, a young family named Bramlette moved to Frio County, along with several other families. They lived along the San Miguel River. These new families saw and endured many hard ships, from…
Read MoreTask force to crack down on street takeovers
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly. Videos posted after the events showed vehicles doing donuts, crowds gathering around intersections, and people setting off fireworks, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Seven…
Read MoreDesperate lunge
Pearsall’s Elijah Luna hauls in the throw from pitcher Diego Carrasco to pick off a Poteet baserunner during the Maverick Classic baseball tournament opener on Thursday, February 23 at Carroll Nations Field. The Mavericks won the contest 11-1 and reeled off three more wins to finish a perfect 4-0 at the event after downing San…
Read MorePour on the good stuff
Shrove Tuesday, February 21, saw the annual Pearsall Rotary Club’s Pancake Supper in the First United Methodist Church, a fundraiser for student scholarships. Cooks and servers included high schoolers and (L-R) Dr. Robert Gorhum, Katie Roberts and James Sindon griddling the freshly mixed batter for the hungry crowds. …
Read MoreCandidates file for places in local elections
CITY COUNCIL, SCHOOL TRUSTEE SEATS, HOME RULE CHARTER, $5M BOND ON THE BALLOT… The filing period for the municipal and school district board elections on May 6 closed Friday, February 17, with a number of candidates filing for seats across Frio and La Salle counties. Also on the ballots this year in local cities and…
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