Mary Evelyn Cochran Bennett
Mary Evelyn Cochran Bennett of Pearsall, 84, died on October 24, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1938 in Pearsall to the late Cruce and Mary Ola Cochran of Moore. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years, Lionel Bennett, sister Linda Starr, brothers-in-law Robert Starr and John Scott…
Read MoreRamiro M. Delgado Sr.
Ramiro M. Delgado Sr., 80, died on October 22, 2022. He was born on November 18, 1941 to Ramon and Eudelia Delgado. He is preceded in death by his wife Gregoria Goya Delgado, his parents and sister Dora Martinez. Delgado is survived by his children Melinda (Angel) Maldonado, Ramiro Delgado Jr., Randy (Melissa) Delgado, Melanie…
Read MoreProgress continues on Pearsall street project
By Breyana Segura A paving project in Pearsall has been completed this week, nearly a month after city crews began the demolition phase on a quarter-mile stretch of a residential street. Pearsall city councilors held a meeting on Tuesday, October 18, to approve a contract with KJ Oilfield Services, LLC for the completion of the…
Read MoreThe Little Crafty Thing
Quotation Bookmarks Teeny Tiny Cards, Jane LaFerla, 2007 Celebrate the joy of reading with bookmark cards. They make a perfect greeting for all the book lovers in your life. Follow these directions or get creative with your own flair for design! Size: Small, 1 1/4 x 5 inches Large, 2 1/4 x 7 inches …
Read MoreBetty C. Kent
Betty C. Kent, 93, formerly of Pearsall, died on October 19, 2022. She was born in San Antonio on November 22, 1928 to George Cowden and Frances Coleman Cowden. She is preceded in death by sister Mary Jane White. Betty is survived by her brother George Cowden II, children Hank, Rebecca, Sara, and Hallie Duke,…
Read MoreHomecoming 2022
Cotulla High School seniors Joseph Salazar and Allyse Leija were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies at the Cowboys’ varsity game against the Lytle Pirates at Myers Memorial Stadium on Friday evening, October 21. …
Read MorePolice suspect local death is fifth related to fentanyl
By Breyana Segura Pearsall police are warning the public to be cautious of illegal narcotics that may be laced with a powerful opioid after a local man died last week. Police responded to a call at the intersection of Oak and Medina Streets early Wednesday morning to find 58-year-old Jose Banda deceased. Later that day…
Read More‘Every man for himself’ in backup generators bid, City Hall says
By Breyana Segura As winter is fast approaching and fears of another snow storm loom, Pearsall city councilors have paired with the Texas Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (TXWARN) in an effort to better prepare in the event of another winter storm. The network serves as a tool to cities across the state providing equipment to…
Read MoreCotulla continues pushing clean-up ordinances
By Marc Robertson Residents of Cotulla who have neglected their front yards and allowed weeds to grow tall or trash to pile up may soon receive letters from City Hall encouraging them to take better care of their properties. In a brief presentation to the city council at its October meeting, code enforcement officer Joey…
Read MoreEarly voting underway across the state
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Early voting in this year’s midterm elections began Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 8. Voters will pick the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller in statewide races. District races are also being held for U.S. representatives, state senators, state representatives…
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