Shower Thoughts With Shelly
DO NOT SUFFER IN SILENCE “If you wouldn’t try so hard to make me angry…” “OK, fine. But I’ve never actually hit you.” “Oh I’m not even that bad, you’re being dramatic.” “That’s not true, I don’t remember that happening.” Do these phrases sound familiar? For your sake, I hope not. Trouble is, I can…
Read MoreLeonides Robledo
Leonides Robledo, 92, of Pearsall, died on Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1930 in Pearsall to Maria De La Garza. She is preceded in death by her mother, husband Roman Robledo, children Rolando Robledo and Rosa Garza, and numerous brothers and sisters. Leonides is survived by her children Faustino Robledo…
Read MoreThe Little Crafty Thing
Crafting With Stickers, Carol Scheffler, 2004 Project… Decoupage Tray Love the look of collage and looking for a way to incorporate it into a pretty piece for your home? Stickers are the answer! Stickers can work beautifully on surfaces you may never have considered, such as wood, ceramics, glass, and plastic. To make them more…
Read MoreJim Watson
Jim Watson, 86, of Belton, died on October 27, 2022. He was born on June 18, 1936, in Gorman, to John and Verna Mae Watson. Jim is survived by his wife Margey of Belton, children Denise and David Tatum of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Delane and Darryl Sewell of Holliday, Texas, Grady and Kristie Watson…
Read MoreEarly voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller. Voters can…
Read MoreJose “Joe” Banda
Jose “Joe” Banda, 58, of Pearsall, died on October 19, 2022 in Pearsall. He was born in Pearsall on May 13, 1964 to Jesus Banda and Lucia Tovar Banda. He is preceded in death by his siblings Richard Banda, Amparo Banda and Lionel Banda. Joe is survived by his parents, siblings Conrad Banda (Patricia), Fermin…
Read MoreEstella R. Gomez
Estella R. Gomez, 88, died on October 15, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1934 to Francisco and Elena Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Guadalupe Alfredo Gomez and her siblings Luis Rodriguez, Adelina Alaniz, Eulalia Bernal, Ramon Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, Adela Lozano, Herminia Yzaguirre and Jose Ofilio Rodriguez. Gomez…
Read More31 jailed in Frio, October 3-25
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-one individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, October 3, and Friday, October 25, 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 MoreAs Good As Granny’s
From The Authorized Texas Ranger Cookbook, 1994 Texas Cowboy Stew As provided by Sergeant Jim Gillespie, Company C 6 slices bacon 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 large cans tomatoes…
Read MoreApolonia E. Briseno
Apolonia E. Briseno, 95 of Pearsall, died on October 27, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1927 in Charlotte to Juan Elizondo and Delfina Elizondo. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Pedro Briseno Sr., children David Briseno, Johnny Briseno Sr., Enrique Briseno, Uvaldo Briseno and Jimmy Briseno Sr., siblings Julia Medrano,…
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