New county government office holders’ oaths, January 1
FRIO COUNTY has a number of new government representatives taking office this month, and oaths were administered in separate ceremonies beginning at midnight on Sunday, January 1, for (Photos above, L-R) County Judge Rochelle Camacho, who prevailed over fellow candidates in the primaries and in a run-off election, then defeated two other contenders in the…
Read MoreChavela Camacho Gonzales
Chavela Camacho Gonzales, 69, died at home on December 27, 2022, in Live Oak, Texas. She was born on June 14, 1953 in Pearsall to Tomas and Santiaga Camacho. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Clifton Charles Gonzales, grandmother Irena Cerna, siblings Ruben Camacho, Lupe Gauna, Tom Camacho, sister and brothers in…
Read MoreSpecial moment
Pearsall Police Department’s Blue Santa drive proved to be a success this year, allowing officers to distribute hundreds of toys to children in the community on Thursday, December 22. The department is extending thanks to those who donated toys at the collection sites and to the Frio County Sheriff’s Department for its donation. “We are…
Read MoreMoises P. Gonzalez Sr
Moises P. Gonzalez Sr., 92, of Dilley, died on December 23, 2022 in Cotulla. He was born on September 4, 1930 in Dilley to Marcos Gonzalez and Petra Perez Gonzalez. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Jose Valdez. Moises is survived by his wife Pola Martinez Gonzalez of Dilley,…
Read MoreAs good As granny’s…
Secret Kisses Cookies Can you imagine anything better to ring in the new year than surprise chocolate in a cookie? I didn’t think so. Try these for the party! From: Hershey’s Cookbook, by The Hershey Company, 2009 (Makes 3 dozen cookies) Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1…
Read MoreCommissioners approve PTO buy-back policy
“I AM NOT SAYING WE ARE ANY MORE SPECIAL THAN ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT, BUT WE DAMN SURE ARE.” Frio County commissioners have unanimously approved an employee benefit program that would buy back personal time off (PTO) earned by sheriff’s office employees. The Tuesday, December 13, decision by the court came after Chief Deputy Peter Salinas…
Read MorePearsall trio earn degrees
Three Pearsall students have earned Masters degrees following commencement ceremonies at their respective universities recently. Richard Joedean Vinton of Pearsall was among the students that graduated on Saturday, December 10 at the Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College Fall commencement ceremony held at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass. Vinton earned a…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
Strive for effort, not for exhaustion“New year, new me.” “Everything’s gonna change with this new year!” “Best ever, a whole new world for a whole new year!” Did you know that as much as 80 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions, with unrealistic expectations being a fairly common reason for those failed resolutions?…
Read More59 jailed in Frio, November 20 – December 4
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty-nine individuals were arrested in Frio County between Sunday, November 20, and Saturday, December 17, on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Arrests were made by deputies of the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers of the Pearsall Police Department. In addition to…
Read MoreAntonio Senon Cuevas Jr
Antonio Senon Cuevas Jr., 38, died in San Antonio on December 22, 2022. He was born to Senon and Velma Frausto Cuevas on July 11, 1984 in Pearsall. He is preceded in death by his mother and grandparents Alfredo and Barbarita Cuevas. Antonio is survived by his father, sister Marina Cuevas, brother Ambrosio Cuevas, sister…
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