Bring it in
La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche helps Blue Santa brace for a multitude of loving hugs from children at Encinal Elementary School, which the law enforcement agency’s Christmas character visited Monday, Dec. 12, as part of a school tour through the county. Blue Santa read the book “How to Catch a Snowman” for different class…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines:
News You Can Use American institutions are adapting to the fact Baby boomers are retiring and being replaced by Gen Z (people born between 1994 to 2010). Recent headlines tracked this process in a very public institution: local government. The replacement process is not a uniquely American affair. Across the pond, the Hull City Council’s…
Read MoreMyrta Galvan
Myrta Galvan, 59, died on December 8, 2022. She was born on September 21, 1963 to Matilde Galvan and Francisca Gonzalez. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Linda Garcia, Matilde Galvan Jr., Jose Luis Galvan, and Elvira Elsa Galvan. Martinez is survived by her children Raul Ramirez Jr. (Maria Hernandez), Nikki…
Read MoreJuan Sanchez
Juan Sanchez, 65, died on November 28, 2022 in San Antonio. He was born on March 25, 1957 in Laredo to parents Jesus and Guadalupe Sanchez. He resided in Pearsall since 1996. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Juan Sanchez Jr. Juan is survived by his wife Maria Sanchez, children Priscilla…
Read MoreSeason of giving
The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office has continued its work with the Christmas Cheer for Children charitable organization this year, recently making toy donations to the group’s organizer, Louisa Franklin. Christmas Cheer for Children distributes gifts each year to local youngsters who have been identified as coming from needy households who might otherwise not have…
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 MoreZaffirini returns for new term in Dist. 21
SENATOR HAS SERVED SOUTH TEXAS SINCE 1987 With 100 percent of votes counted and reported to the secretary of state, Senator Judith Zaffirini, Democrat of Laredo, has won an 11th re-election to represent Texas Senate District 21, which includes La Salle County. The senator received 129,422 votes (61.53 percent) to her Republican opponent’s 75,643 (35.96…
Read MoreThe Little Crafty Thing
Paper Plate Snowman When I was a kid I had a heck of an imagination, and a penchant for creativity. I once decided to make paper plate masks, and have my own little play. I had a great time… my mother wasn’t impressed with me using her plates. But, you win some and you lose…
Read MoreJoAnn Riggs
JoAnn Riggs, 88, known by her grandchildren as Janny, died on November 25, 2022 in San Antonio. She was born on October 10, 1934 in Lockhart to parents Troy and Lillian Howard. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Teddy Riggs. JoAnn is survived by her son Bubba Riggs (Toylynne) of Boerne,…
Read MoreReymundo Perez
Reymundo Perez, 81, died on November 27, 2022 in Pearsall. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Pearsall. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances Perez, brothers Rudy Perez and Raymond Perez. Reymundo is survived by his sons Gary Perez, Joe Perez and Eddie Perez (Diane), siblings Mando Perez (Becky), Rosie…
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