Neal Arthur Kerr
Neal Arthur Kerr, 73, died on November 14, 2022. He was born on February 19, 1949 to Theodore Arthur Kerr and Norma Reese Kerr. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Janet Wimberly. Kerr is survived by his daughter Angie Kerr, brother Ted (Kathy) Kerr and several nephews, a niece and…
Read MoreTESSIE TWO CENTS
Dear Tessie, I feel like I’m missing something. That’s a pretty loaded statement, so I know I need to explain… I’m perfectly fine to be alone. I can work by myself, sit alone and read a book, and happily go on a trip alone. It probably comes from being alone as a kid, but I’m…
Read MoreTo be thankful this holiday season
A WORD FROM THE MAYOR The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. Times were somewhat rough for them and a year later in the fall of 1621, 90 local Indians showed up and brought various species of game and fish to the 50 serving Pilgrims. For three days they celebrated eating, drinking and being…
Read MoreAs Good As Granny’s…
Zippy Cheese Rolls It’s possible you’ve grown tired of my jalapeño and cheese obsession… but it’s possible you’re as obsessed as me. We don’t do a traditional Thanksgiving in my family, because turkey is an allergy. (Who knew you could be allergic to turkey?) These sound like fun to add to my family’s holiday spread……
Read MoreEduardo T. Carrasco
Eduardo T. Carrasco, 66, of Pearsall, died on November 15, 2022 in San Antonio. He was born in Pearsall on November 24, 1955 to Conrado D. Carrasco Sr. and Maria Tafolla Carrasco. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Santiago T. Carrasco Sr., Teresa C. Obregon and John Patrick Carrasco. Eduardo is survived…
Read MoreJoe H. Taylor
Joe H. Taylor, 80, died on November 16, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents Howard and Sadie Taylor, wife Gloria G. Taylor, brother JM Taylor, brother-in-law Pete Padilla, sister-in-law Maria Padilla. Joe is survived by his brother-in-law Frank Padilla Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an extended family. A Rosary will be…
Read MoreNoe Nieto
Noe Nieto, 52, died on November 14, 2022. He was born on February 3, 1970, to Eriberto and Antonia Nieto. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Eriberto Nieto. Nieto is survived by his wife Zulema Nieto, children Sule Nieto (Juan Campos Cantu), Noe Nieto Jr. (Natasha), Gerardo Nieto (Clarissa), Cristina…
Read MoreRev. Gilbert Marquez
Rev. Gilbert Marquez, 64, of Pearsall, died on November 14, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Dora Marquez, brother-in-law and Associate Pastor Ted Gandara. Pastor Gilbert is survived by his wife Gracie F. Marquez, son Gilbert Marquez Jr. (Christina), daughters Vanessa Lynn Marquez, Lucy Mae Ramirez (James), sisters Sylvia Ann…
Read MoreHeart to heart
Through multiple donations from members of the community, the Virginia Thompson Pearsall Education Foundation has raised $60,000 to create the Uvalde CISD Education Foundation to provide scholarships for all students who graduate from Uvalde CISD and were fourth graders at Robb Elementary during the 2021-2022 school year. The scholarships will be available for any student…
Read MoreGASCH RETIRES FROM CASA AFTER 18 YEARS’ SERVICE TO CHILDREN, FAMIILIES
Special reception scheduled December 3 Francie Gasch, volunteer supervisor of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas, is officially retiring after being involved with the local volunteer advocacy program for 18 years. Throughout her tenure, CASA of South Texas advocated for 288 children involved in the foster care system and supervised 79 volunteers…
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