Margie H. Cantu
Margarita H. Cantu, 76, died on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents Daniel Herrera and Lydia Rendon Herrera, brothers Ruben Herrera, Pedro Herrera and Rudy Herrera. Margie is survived by her daughter Rochelle Maddox (William), siblings Dan Herrera, Lonnie Herrera, Oscar Herrera,…
Read MoreLouie Joseph (LJ) Carroll Jr.
Louie Joseph (LJ) Carroll Jr., 91, of Pearsall, died on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1933 to Louie Joseph Sr. and Ruby (Dunn) Carroll. He is preceded in death by his parents Louie and Ruby Carroll, his sisters Carolyn Swenson, Rosemary Tater; and brothers, Robert Carroll, Paul Carroll, William (Bill)…
Read MoreGloria D. Zapata
Gloria D. Zapata, 80, of Pearsall, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1945 to Alberto De La Cruz and Ignacia Viesca De La Cruz. She is preceded in death by her husband Domingo Zapata, her parents, children Gloria Jean Zapata, Belen Zapata Perez, and Emiliano Zapata, brother Ruben Martinez,…
Read MoreDavid Gomez
David Gomez, 71, of Dilley, died on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in San Antonio. He was born on April 28, 1954, to Olivia Rodriguez Gomez and Nayo Gomez. He is preceded in death by his mother and his brother Robert Gomez Sr. David is survived by his wife Adelinda Quesada Gomez and sons David Gomez…
Read MoreDistrict courts mark Jury Appreciation Week in Frio
The 81st and 218th District Courts observed Jury Appreciation Week last week, honoring what judges are describing as the invaluable service and commitment of the citizens who perform the essential duty of jury service in Frio County. Judges, court staff, and county officials have extended thanks to all citizens who have answered the call to…
Read More84 jailed in Frio, April 21 – May 11
COUNTY ARRESTS Eighty-four individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, April 21, and Sunday, May 11, 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 MorePearsall’s Neal appointed to MEC board of directors
Larry Neal of Pearsall has been appointed to the Medina Electric Cooperative Board of Directors following the resignation of Jimmy Crawford. Crawford was elected during the 2024 director election and resigned in December, opening a seat to represent Voting District 2. A selection committee comprised of three board members, one from each voting district, was…
Read MoreHARTS members laud scholarship winners
By Irene Dubberly Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff (HARTS) acknowledged three of its four scholarship winners, allowing them the opportunity to discuss their future college plans and goals during the regular monthly meeting of the group at the Triple C Restaurant in Devine on April 28. President Earline Schlortt called the meeting to order…
Read MoreLooking ahead
Dilley High School faculty members Cesar San Miguel and Assistant Principal Rally Ochoa, both responsible for the campus’ Career Technology Education classes, attended a Jobs & Education for Texans Grant presentation in San Antonio on Thursday, May 8, and were awarded over $179,000 for Dilley ISD through the program from the Texas Workforce Commission for…
Read MoreAcademic Honor Rolls
COTULLA HIGH SCHOOL Fifth Six Weeks Ninth grade ‘A’ Honor Roll: Kirsten Briones, Ava Delarosa, Aliyana Garcia, Emma Garcia, Mykelle Garcia, Maryssa Gonzales, Jarek Gonzalez, Nathan Hernandez, Jesareli Lozano, Christian Ramirez, Douglas Ramirez, Eli Renteria, Daniella Sanchez, Bayleigh Walker; ‘AB’ Honor Roll: Jackeline Alba, Jolie Benavidez, Jack Camacho, Omar Chapa, Jordan Charo, George Crain, Armando…
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