Calvin Thomas Varnon
Calvin Thomas Varnon Jr., 83, died on December 14, 2022 in Uvalde. He was born on August 15, 1949, in Floresville to Calvin T. Varnon and Anita Lohse Varnon. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty Jean Hawkins and Mary Lea Harper. Calvin is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis…
Read MoreRene Leal Jr
Rene Leal Jr., 49, of Pearsall, died on December 9, 2022 in San Antonio. He was born in Pearsall on January 3, 1973 to Rene Leal and Sylvia Trujillo. He is preceded in death by his parents. Rene is survived by his children Nicholas Lathaniel Leal, siblings Audelia Leal, Raquel Valdez and Jimmy E. Leal.…
Read MoreTessie’s Two Cents
Change is inevitable Dear Tessie, I’m worried that the holidays aren’t going to be good enough. Things are different this year because so much has changed, and I don’t think my kids are going to like it. Presents are different, family time is different, and there are more changes to come. Am I being ridiculous?…
Read MoreDavid Benavides
David Benavides, 58, of Pearsall, died on December 1, 2022 in San Antonio. He was born in Pearsall on August 19, 1964 to Jose Benavides and Nestora Navarro Benavides. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe Benavides Jr., Chuy Benavides, Joel Benavides and Edward Benavides. He is survived by his siblings Luterio…
Read MoreTwo sizes too small…
Pearsall-area schoolchildren have been enjoying the work of poet Dr. Seuss in screenings of the 2018 animated film about The Grinch, based on the author’s 1957 book. The film is being shown free of charge this week by Oaks Theatre owner Al Hirani for class groups. …
Read MoreMoore hosts holiday contests, potluck
FAMILY, SCHOOL & COMMUNITY The Moore Community Improvement Club will be holding its third annual Be the Light Holiday Decorating Contest. Sign up for the event started on December 1 and runs through December 15. There is a $10 fee per entry. There will be cash prizes for the top winner, as well as a…
Read MoreRetiring senator named Secretary of State
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end. Scott was the third nominee for the post not confirmed by the Senate. He was appointed in October 2021, and the Legislature…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
‘Tis the season for joy and laughter “I just can’t seem to get motivated. I know I need to do something, but I can’t convince myself to get up and do it.” “I can’t concentrate! I can’t keep my mind in one place long enough to know what I need to do.” My friend… Let’s…
Read More14 jailed in La Salle, Nov. 21 – Dec. 4
COUNTY ARRESTS Fourteen individuals were arrested in La Salle County over a two-week period at the start of December 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 and troopers of the Texas…
Read MoreGuadalupe Morales Alvarez
Guadalupe Morales Alvarez, 83, of Pearsall, died in her daughter’s home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Tampico, Mexico to Matias and Juana Morales and moved to Harlingen where she met her husband, Adolfo Alvarez. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Adolfo Alvarez and her…
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