Acetate-accented Greeting Cards
From: The Crafter’s Project Book, Mary Ann Hall & Sandra Salamony, 2000 Materials: · Transparent copy film or acetate · Copyright-free art · Card stock or blank card · Decorative accent paper · Brass fasteners · PVA glue · General craft supplies Makes one card 1. Photocopy selected images onto transparent film or acetate. Cut…
Read MoreOlga Carrizales
Olga Carrizales, 73, of Pearsall, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1949 in Pearsall to Domingo Carrizales and Beatrice Torres Carrizales. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Pole Carrizales and Abel Carrizales. Olga is survived by her children Jimmy Carrizales, Mari Anne Chavera (Jose), Evangalina…
Read MorePoll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting
More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media…
Read MoreWITNESSES RETURN TO NEIGHBORHOODS AFTER 30-MONTH PANDEMIC PAUSE
That welcome knock on the door… Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry on September 1 when a two-and-a-half-year suspension of the work was officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program. The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry marks the complete restoration of all pre-pandemic,…
Read MoreJose Salvador Serna
Jose Salvador Serna, 81, of Colombia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, died on September 8, 2022 in San Antonio. He was born on October 20, 1941 in Colombia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents and numerous brothers. Jose is survived by his wife Yolanda Vasquez Serna, children Jose Enrique Serna (Claudia), Pedro…
Read MoreRamon “El Moony” Gonzalez Garcia
Ramon “El Moony” Gonzalez Garcia, 62, of Pearsall, died on September 1, 2022, in San Antonio. He was born on December 14, 1959 in Pearsall to Oscar Garcia and Diamontina Gonzalez. He is preceded in death by his mom, siblings Mario Garcia, Andrea Garcia and Jose Antonio Garcia and sister-in-law Gloria Garcia. Ramon is survived…
Read MoreDora Sanchez Carrizales
Dora Sanchez Carrizales, 87, of Pearsall, died on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Pearsall. She was born October 19, 1934, in Frio County to Clemente Sanchez and Melquaides Garcia. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Castulo Carrizales, son Johnny Carrizales, brothers Willie Sanchez, Saragosa Sanchez, Clemente Sanchez Jr., Luis Sanchez, two infant…
Read MoreMalydaln Janet Mitchell
Malydaln Janet Mitchell, 89, of San Antonio died on August 25, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1933 in Bruni to the late James and Edna Jones. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Leon Mitchell, husband Bruce Mitchell and siblings Maxine Burkett, Louise Burt, and Yvonne Campos. She is survived by…
Read MoreCity of Pearsall 2022-23 budget
Over the last few weeks, I’ve discussed the budget in general, how our city is set up operationally, and provided details on the administration or general fund side. This week we’ll discuss the utility side of the city. The utility side is the production, delivery and sale of water; delivery and sale of natural gas;…
Read MoreSWART proposes fare structure change
The Southwest Area Regional Transit District (SWART) is planning to make changes to its fare structure beginning in November. SWART will not longer be offering discounts on electronic fare cards. Electronic fare cards will be fixed at the normal general public fare rates. These changes will take place effective November 1. SWART is seeking comments…
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