All dressed up…
The Cotulla Main Street Program hosted the city’s annual downtown business decorating contest in time for the Christmas holiday, and several local stores dressed their shopfronts in the theme of the season. Judging of the eight entries was made by invited guest Peter Salinas, chief deputy of Frio County, and awards were presented in December…
Read MoreLawrence A. (Larry) Gill
Lawrence A. (Larry) Gill, 80, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in San Antonio. He was born in Pearsall on October 26, 1942 to Michael (Mickey) and Betty Jo Gill. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his wife Carolyn Gill, whom he has known since elementary school and been…
Read MoreKenneth (Kenny) Wayne Stiles
Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Stiles, 61, died on December 26, 2022, at the age of 61. He was born on October 25, 1961 in Dilley to JoNell and Gene Stiles. He is preceded in death by his parents. Kenny is survived by his wife of 38 years Janet Howard Stiles, daughters Sarah N. of Fort Worth…
Read MoreBuying meats as big as babies
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE The first week of January is always a time of curious reflection for me, not because we all look back on the year that’s been but because it marks the anniversary of my arrival in the United States. You see, I arrived in New York City on New Year’s Eve,…
Read MoreAs good as granny’s…
Caprese Deconstructed – Amanda Snowden This week I’m sharing directly from my heart and mind. Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes – my favorites are Flavor Bombs from HEB Basil pesto – just a small jar Fresh Mozzarella – ciliegine size is my favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Salt Pepper I know you’re already fuming because I didn’t include…
Read MoreLaw enforcement news
La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche administered the oaths of office and welcomed three new deputies to the law enforcement agency in the past week. Among those now serving in full-time duty as patrol deputies in the county are (Photos this page, L-R) Jaime Garcia of Zapata, sworn in on Tuesday, January 3, a December…
Read MoreGenaro Filiberto Colchado Jr.
Genaro Filiberto Colchado Jr., 64, died on December 25, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1958 to Juana and Genaro Filiberto Colchado Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Juan Jose Hinojosa, Jose Maria Hinojosa, Javier Moreno, and Julio Colchado. Colchado is survived by his daughters Lucinda Colchado and Sonia…
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby
FIRST IN 2023 Augustin Jaime Mendoza II was the first baby of the New Year at Frio Regional Hospital in Pearsall on January 3, 2022 at 8:35 a.m. to Augustin Mendoza and Karla Pena. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. and measured 21” in length. Maternal grandparents are Jose and Carmen Pena. Paternal grandparents are…
Read MoreCounty officers attend education conference at Laredo
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 12 hosted its annual Continuing Education Conference for County Judges and Commissioners in December at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Laredo, at which members of the La Salle County government were in attendance. Approximately 35 county judges and commissioners were welcomed by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini, who…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
BE TRUE TO YOURSELF Dear Tessie, I’m worried all the time. I’m anxious and can’t relax, because I’m worried… about everything. I’m not sure what to do, but I know I’m not helping myself. Any ideas? GC Dear GC I want to tell you about something I’ve struggled with for my whole life… and it…
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