Robert Cecil “Red” Franklin
Robert Cecil “Red” Franklin, 75, died at home on November 22, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born on January 8, 1947 to Francis Edward “Frank” Franklin and Edith Elnora “Nonie” Franklin. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Robert Cecil “Bobby” Franklin Jr. Franklin is survived by his…
Read MoreBeware of an increase in travel scam during the holidays
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU As the holidays approach, many Americans are beginning to look at their holiday traveling plans and deciding the best, and most affordable, way to visit family and friends. BBB historically receives a large influx of reports regarding travel scams around the holidays and provides the following data from BBB…
Read MoreHoliday festivities start Friday
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN PARADES, TREE LIGHTING KICK OFF CHRISTMAS SEASON PEARSALL The city of Pearsall will host its annual Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall grounds at Ash and San Marcos streets downtown. Mayor Ben Briscoe and city councilors will host the annual tree…
Read MorePetra Manzanares
Petra Manzanares, 102, died on November 19, 2022 in Pearsall surrounded by her family. She was born on April 2, 1920 in Mexico to parents Mercedes and Maria Orozco. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughters Nicandra Manzanares and Dolores Manzanares, sons Juan Manzanares, Fidel Manzanares, brothers Francisco Orozco, Juan Orozco, Pedro Orozco,…
Read More39 jailed in La Salle, November 7-20
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-nine individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks 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, troopers of the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol,…
Read MoreIn the dancing mood…
Seguin natives Zeke Campos on accordion and father Art on guitar were among the four-piece Conjunto Cats on the performance line-up at the first Cotulla FFA Booster Club Thanksgiving holiday weekend scholarship fundraiser held Friday evening, November 25, in the La Salle County Fairgrounds Pavilion, where crowds braved rain and cold to dance to a…
Read MorePedro Cruz Jr
Pedro Cruz Jr., 75, died on November 20, 2022. He was born on February 17, 1947 to Pedro and Florentina Cruz. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Amelia Simental. Cruz is survived by his siblings Inez Cruz of San Antonio, David Cruz of Cotulla, Dora Gonzales of Cotulla, Maria Teneyuca…
Read MoreLegislators begin filing bills ahead of session
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins January 10. The Austin American-Statesman reported the potential laws, constitutional amendments and propositions address everything from property taxes to border security, access to guns, abortion, education and…
Read MorePatricia Aldridge Shilling
Patricia Aldridge Shilling died on Monday, November 14, 2022. She is survived by all her children, Junelle Castleberry, Jody Shilling, William Shilling, Jonathan Shilling, and Marianne Shilling. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Pat was born in Seminole, Oklahoma and lived in many places until coming to Cotulla in her early teens.…
Read MoreThe Little Crafty Thing
Paper Snowflakes 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 never…
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