57 jailed in La Salle, August 8 – September 4
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty-seven individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past four weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges as well as 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 MoreEdweina Irene Mikeal
Edweina Irene Mikeal, 91, died on August 24, 2022. She was born on February 23, 1931 in Pearsall to Alfred and Clara Edwards. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 33 years, Richard, and her brother Charlie Edwards. Edweina is survived by her two daughters Sherry (Pat) Bradley and Tricia Leal, granddaughter…
Read MoreTxDot outlines $85 billion transportation plan
The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. Within that framework, TxDOT works with elected officials and local planning…
Read MoreJOINING THE FORCE
La Salle County Sheriff Anthony Zertuche pinned a deputy’s badge on the newest law enforcement officer in his agency on Friday, September 2, welcoming Adrian Ruiz to the force. Deputy Ruiz is a native of Uvalde and a 2019 graduate of the Southwest Texas Junior College Law Enforcement Academy in that city. Before joining the…
Read MoreArtie Jesse Trevino
Artie Jesse Trevino, 64, of Pearsall, died on August 21, 2022, in Hawaii. He was born on December 23, 1957, in Dilley to Artemio and Maria de Jesus Trevino. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Josephina Maciel, father Artemio Trevino and sister Yvonne Gomez. Artie is survived by his children Blas Artemio Trevino,…
Read MoreSausage Bread
I’m really a sucker for most things breakfast, and this bread sounds absolutely amazing. Don’t be afraid to make breakfast foods at any time of day… no time is wrong! Sausage Bread, from Monica Wiersma As printed in Remember the A La Mode, Collection by The Spouse’s Club of the Fort Sam Houston Area, 2009…
Read MoreClear out your vibes
Dear Magnolia, I can’t get my family to stop spoiling my kids. I know it sounds crazy, but everybody gets my kids too much stuff. Grandma will always get them a little toy, a candy bar, another outfit… you name it, she’ll buy it. Their aunts and uncles will always buy them whatever, and even…
Read MoreBirdcage Cards
I haven’t quite decided how I feel about using old books and destroying them… but if it means giving old books new life over trashing them, I can’t argue. From Creative Book Art, by Clare Young’s, 2022 Birdcage cards You will need: Cover from an old book, preferably with pretty decoration or lettering Several pages…
Read MoreProtecting Your Collage
As I’ve read and learned, I’ve become braver about some of my creative work. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t need some help still! Protecting Your Collage Shared from Creative Collage by Marie Browning, 2008 Acrylic Varnish On painted surfaces, apply two or three coats of acrylic varnish to protect and beautify the finish. Acrylic varnishes…
Read MoreElda Nora Santos Quintanilla
Elda Nora Santos Quintanilla, 68, died at home on Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1953 to Lauro and Esperanza Santos. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Erasmo Quintanilla Jr. Elda Nora is survived by her brother Lauro (Elia) Santos Jr. and her sisters Norma Barbour and…
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