Flora Elva Ramirez
Flora Elva Ramirez, 91, died on January 18, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1931, to Mariano and Felicidad Benavidez. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Angel S. Ramirez. Ramirez is survived by her daughter Lisa Rodriguez, son Jose Angel Ramirez, sisters Gloria Garcia and Norma Valenzuela, grandchildren Abigail Rodriguez…
Read MoreWhat could I have asked?
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE There are very few people still alive today who can testify to the horrors of the Holocaust, largely because any who survived the Nazis’ so-called final solution would have to be in their 80s and 90s today. It was not until 2005 that the United Nations set a date for…
Read MoreAs good as granny’s
Roasted Red Potatoes Air fryers are the new hottest kitchen item to have, it seems. Everybody I knew started to use one, but I had a hard time jumping in because I’m the type to need some guidance in the kitchen. So I wanted to help get you started with something fairly simple if you’re…
Read MoreJose Zepeda
Jose Zepeda, 71, of Dilley, diedt on January 13, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1951 in Dilley to Reulo Zepeda and Dominga M. Zepeda. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Yolanda Zepeda. Jose is survived by his children Ernesto Zepeda, Regulo Zepeda, Jonie Gutierrez, Kristina Zepeda and Ashley Zepeda, siblings…
Read MoreCorina Perez Patterson
Corina Perez Patterson, 89, died on January 3, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1933 to Sylvestre and Refugia Perez. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Deacon Joe Patterson and numerous brothers and sisters. Corina is survived by her children Jose Patterson Jr. and wife Laura, Jimmy Patterson and wife Linda,…
Read MoreSquirreling along Hygge
I went squirreling this week looking for… something. But, without knowing what you’re looking for, it’s difficult to find it. I’ve been feeling… uneasy? Unsettled? Something. So, as usual… I went squirreling. Thankfully, the Danish have a sort of concept as a solution for me, that I get to share with you. Hygge. Brought to…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines
News You Can Use By David Bachelor, PhD We live in very polarized times, and researchers have spent considerable time and energy studying the duality of our existence. Some of this research ended up in this week’s headlines. The results prove how difficult it is to be “evenhanded.” This is because of a condition called…
Read MoreKing begins new term in Texas Legislature
Rep. Tracy O. King (D-Uvalde) was sworn in last week for another term in the Texas House of Representatives, joining 149 other colleagues along with family and friends as the 88th Legislative Session convened on Tuesday, January 10. “I am honored to serve the communities of District 80 and look forward to a productive legislative…
Read MoreBryan Anthony Gonzales
Bryan Anthony Gonzales, 24, of Dilley, died on January 8, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1998 in San Antonio to Johnny Justin Gonzales and Andrea Rodriguez Gonzales. He is preceded in death by great grandmothers Blasa Amaya, Evarista Gonzales and Candelaria Elizondo. Bryan is survived by his parents, siblings Justin Gonzales (Destenie Valdez),…
Read More14 jailed in La Salle, January 2-15
COUNTY ARRESTS Fourteen individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks 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 and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol.…
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