As good as granny’s
Caprese-Style Tartlets I’ve had Caprese on the brain since I shared my version last week, so I hope you don’t mind me loading you down with several varieties in the near future. Everyday Italian Recipes from Publications International, 2022 3 tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each 3 tablespoons pesto sauce 1 sheet frozen puff pastry,…
Read More23 jailed in La Salle, December 19 – January 1
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-three individuals were arrested in La Salle County during the last two weeks of the year 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…
Read MoreALL-STATE BAND
Dilley High School senior Billy Hernandez has earned a seat on the Association of Texas Small School Bands’ All-State Band, which performs in a free concert for the public after over three days of rehearsals in the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 11, during the Texas Music…
Read MoreMEC offers energy-saving tips for new year
With the fresh start that the new year brings, it’s a good time to put energy-saving goals on your resolutions list. Medina Electric Cooperative is offering energy-saving resolutions geared towards the responsible use of resources—including fuels and electricity—to benefit the environment and save money. Here are 10 tips to keep that resolution in 2023: 1.…
Read MoreCall of Duty
Pearsall Police Officer J. Martinez was on routine patrol in the community on Monday, January 2, when he encountered four-year-old Essiah Garcia, likewise on patrol, on his new motorized police trike. The officer noted that the young rider had activated his emergency lights and did the same. Young Garcia was thrilled at the opportunity to…
Read MoreFrancisco C. Garcia Jr
Francisco C. Garcia Jr., 74, on December 19, 2022. He was born on March 25, 1948, to Francisco and Ernestine Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Randy Garcia. Garcia is survived by his wife Rafaela Garcia, children Maria Francisca (Roberto R. Martinez), Francisco Garcia III (Mary Anne Garcia), George…
Read MoreFeds probe meltdown at Southwest Airlines
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of travelers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered airline. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his agency would examine what caused…
Read More20 jailed in La Salle, Dec. 5 – 18
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty individuals were arrested in La Salle County over a two-week period in December on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests in La Salle County are made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Texas Department of…
Read MoreThe Bible And The Headlines:
NEWS YOU CAN USE For eleven of the twelve months in 2022 the war in Ukraine has been in the headlines. It is not surprising that the last week of the year also has headlines from the conflict. What is unexpected are the combatants involved in the hostilities. According to Ukrainian security forces, there are…
Read MoreNew county government office holder’s oaths, January 1
FRIO COUNTY’S government officers taking their oaths to start new terms or to begin serving the county for the first time this year, celebrated with ceremonies held during the day Sunday, January 1, at the Frio County Courthouse, included (Photos this page, from left) Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Shanna Gates, returning to office;…
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