Patricio Antonio “Tony” Carrillo
Patricio Antonio “Tony” Carrillo, 88, died on September 29, 2022. He was born on March 17, 1934, in Laredo to Pascual Carrillo and Blasa Garcia. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Oscar and Pascual H. Carrillo. Patricio is survived by his wife Sara, children Antonio Boxhammer, Hilda Carrillo, Nancy Carrillo (Acosta),…
Read MoreTexans urged to get flu shot
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect. “Because influenza can be a very serious disease, we recommend that all individuals aged 6 months and older get their flu vaccine every…
Read MoreNothing about cows turning upside-down
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE When I was about four years old, I received a lexicon as a gift and learned all about foreign countries and their cultures, and one of the images that stuck in my mind for decades was of Japanese houses that are designed to withstand earthquakes. Apparently, the Japanese people decided…
Read MoreIsabel G. Salazar
Isabel G. Salazar, 86, died on October 5, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1935, to Jesus and Ofilia Guerrero. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Luis Salazar, daughter Maria Ofilia Ramirez, her brothers and two grandchildren. Salazar is survived by her daughter Rosaura Salazar and son Luis Salazar Jr. She…
Read More34 jailed in La Salle, September 19 – October 2
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty-four individuals were arrested in La Salle County in the last two weeks of September on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway…
Read More19 jailed in Frio, September 24 – October 2
COUNTY ARRESTS Nineteen individuals were arrested in Frio County between Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, October 2, 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 MoreHomecoming 2022 in Frio County
Pearsall High School seniors Joseph DeLaRosa and Ebony Garza were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies at the Mavericks’ varsity game against the Carrizo Springs Wildcats at Mack Laxson Field on Friday evening, October 7. (CURRENT Photo: Manuel Azocar III)
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It’s Texas, so October doesn’t mean much to the temperatures. Everybody is talking about fall and leaves, but we know we’ve still got a while left with hot weather. Dream with me, though, and keep this recipe to make on one of those first cool days! From Texas Slow Cooker, by Cheryl Alters Jamison, 2017 …
Read MoreAlicia S. Martinez
Alicia S. Martinez, 72, died on September 20, 2022. She was born on December 8, 1949, to Refugio and Mercedes Salazar. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Noe Martinez, and siblings Enrique Salazar, Luis Salazar, Cipriano Salazar, Juanita Guerrero, Felicita Salazar, Teresa Salazar, and Raul Salazar. Martinez is survived by her children…
Read MoreCRAFTY THING
Warming Up, Creatively – from Exhibition 36, Mixed-Media Demonstrations & Explorations, by Susan Tuttle 2008 Materials: Tarp or piece of drywall to tape your paper to Roll of newsprint or a newsprint pad no smaller than 16”x20” Inspiring music and a candle Inexpensive brushes Acrylic craft paints (inexpensive) Water Water-soluble oil pastels Method: Lay…
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