Patrick lays out legislative priorities
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. With an estimated $27 billion surplus, the Legislative Budget Board voted last week to boost the Legislature’s spending capacity by 12.3% — the largest increase allowed under the state constitution. But that…
Read MoreAs good as granny’s
Brown Sugar Fudge Cake I really love fudge, so when I found an old recipe that merged fudge and cake… you’d better believe I made note of it to share here! from Tollhouse Heritage Cookbook, The Nestle Company, 1983 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 measuring teaspoon baking soda 3/4 measuring teaspoon salt 1/2…
Read MoreAurora B. Jaimez
Aurora B. Jaimez, 95, died on November 29, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1927, in Dilley to Zaragosa and Felicita Benavidez of San Antonio. She was the oldest of six children, of which Nicanor O. (Omar) Benavidez, is the remaining sibling, living in El Centro, California. Jaimez is survived by sons Sergio H.…
Read MoreLucas E. Martinez
Lucas E. Martinez, 94, died on November 30, 2022 in Pearsall. She was born on October 18, 1928 in Pearsall to parents Adolfo and Josefina Elizondo. Sh is preceded in death by her parents, husband Jose Martinez, sons Pedro Martinez, Jesus Martinez, Jose Martinez Jr., brothers and sisters. Lucas is survived by her children Rosa…
Read MoreMildred Ann McKenzie
Mildred Ann McKenzie, 53, of Bigfoot, died on November 24, 2022. She was born on November 23, 1969 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ernest Wayne Jones Jr. and Mary Francis Nicholson Jones. She is preceded in death by her father Ernest Wayne Jones Jr. Mildred is survived by her husband Gerald McKenzie, mother Mary N.…
Read MoreWhy public notices belong in newspapers
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION -TALKING POINTS The purpose of public notices is to make citizens aware of governmental actions and intent. That’s why the Texas Constitution and numerous Texas statutes require them. Newspapers’ readership far exceeds that of any other medium. The number of print readers, combined with online readers, makes total newspaper penetration most attractive…
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ON THE AIRWAVES The La Salle County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Cotulla native Stephen Alvarado has been promoted to the position of emergency dispatch supervisor, following the retirement in October of Sandi Ibarra, who spent a 25-year career in service to the county. Alvarado was chosen last month out of a field of candidates…
Read MoreJohn William (Dub) Allen
John William (Dub) Allen, 92, of Cotulla, died on December 2, 2022. He was born July 1, 1930, in Dallas to Willie Andre Allen and Mary Hattie Silvey. He is preceded in death by his parents. Dub is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Center Allen, sons John W. Jr. (Bill) (Frances) of…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
Let your heart be happy “Why would someone put up all those lights when their house is in such bad shape?” Oh I cringed so hard when I heard that statement made. My inner voice groaned so loud she drowned out the real life sounds around me. I thought to myself, “what a terrible judgment…
Read MoreInjuries hamper Lady Mavs at Marion Tourney
PEARSALL LADY MAVS BASKETBALL INJURIES FORCE YOUNG PLAYERS INTO TOURNAMENT LINEUP AT MARION; LADY MAVS FINISH SIXTH Pearsall lost players to injury and went 1-4 in action at the Marion Basketball Tournament over the weekend. Lady Mavs head coach Victoria Rodriguez was forced to make some roster changes mid tournament after losing a pair…
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