Adelina “Nina” Morales
Adelina “Nina” Morales, 51, of Pearsall, died on November 29, 2022. She was born on March 16, 1971 in Pearsall to Manuel S. Morales and Estella Hernandez Morales. She is preceded in death by her mother Estella Hernandez Morales, paternal and maternal grandparents. Nina is survived by her father Manuel S. Morales Sr., brother Manuel…
Read MoreThe Little Crafty Thing
Handprint Christmas Trees I’m having such a great time digging up old craft ideas that are simple and easy to do with the little ones! This week, I give to you… Supplies Needed: craft/construction papers: green, shades of brown, yellow crafting jewels with a flat side scissors pencil glue Using the green paper first, place…
Read More32 jailed in Frio, October 24 – November 20
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-two individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, October 24, and Sunday, November 20, 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 MoreBetty Ann Fairly
Betty Ann Fairly, 78, of Martindale, Texas, died on November 22, 2022. She was born in Pearsall on September 13, 1944 to Aldon and Margie Garms. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Aileen Garms. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years Hugh Fairly, daughter Janet Wisian, son Kenneth Fairly…
Read MoreAlberto “Beto” M. Trevino
Alberto “Beto” M. Trevino, 78, of Pearsall, died on November 19, 2022, in Pearsall. He was born in Pearsall on August 9, 1944 to Juan R. Trevino and Matiana Melendez Trevino. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother David Trevino and sister Consuelo Lopez. Beto is survived by his children Alberto H. Trevino…
Read MoreThe little crafty thing
Christmas paper chains To round out 2022 I’ve decided to make it my mission to remind you of simple and easy crafts we did as kids. In some cases, you’ll say “oh my goodness I forgot about that silly type of project!” In other cases, someone will look at you and go “you mean you…
Read MoreChanges urged in funding community colleges
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges. The Texas Commission on Community College Finance, established last year by the Legislature and consisting of 12 lawmakers, business leaders and community college leaders, offered three…
Read MoreAs Good As Granny’s
Kraft’s Fantasy Fudge Recently I reached out to get recipes from friends and family, their “go to” and “from the heart” recipes. For many years, recipes and foods would spread by communicating, and in honor of the holiday season, I decided that literally calling on my friends and neighbors was what my heart was led…
Read MoreTaking the oath
Retired US Border Patrol Agent Richard Maldonado was sworn into office as the new member in Place 7 on the Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees in a brief ceremony Friday, November 18, to take the seat recently vacated by Jamie Whitwell, who had earlier submitted her resignation to the board president. Whitwell had been elected…
Read MoreShower Thoughts with Shelly
Health is health “I could use someone to talk to, but what will people say?” “I don’t have time for therapy.” “My problems aren’t bad enough that I should take up someone’s time like that.” Know what? I have a therapist. I’ve had two different ones. My first one moved, and I had to take…
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