Top of the Class
THE TOP TEN PERCENT in the Pearsall High School Class of 2025 are (Front row, L-R) Valedictorian Adaeze Correa, Salutatorian Caitlyn Rodriguez, and ranked third through tenth, Alexandria Cerda, Jevan Torres, Lilliana Garcia, (Back row) Ariden Vera, Eleticia Contreras, Nalleli Torres, Amanda Hernandez, Michael Rodriguez and (not pictured) Delaney Vinton. Commencement ceremonies will be held…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, The May 2025 elections have concluded, leaving only one school board runoff. Frio County’s elected officials have worked to serve the community, though some have been more successful than others. Pearsall ISD continues its efforts to improve but remains a “C”-rated district by TEA, with only 17% of students…
Read MoreAbbott signs voucher bill into law
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. Abbott called the new law the biggest legislative win of his time in the governor’s office and touted the…
Read MorePrice of Gold
Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use Inflation and the rising cost of most items have been the subject of the headlines for almost a year. So it is noteworthy when there is a sharp drop in the price of an object, especially when the item being discounted is the symbol of wealth itself.…
Read MoreTorre McKade Leal
Torre McKade Leal, 34, of Pearsall, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born June 9, 1990, in San Antonio to Mitzi J. Johnson and Rojelio P. Leal Jr. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Joe Mit Shearer Jr. and Rojelio H. Leal Sr. Torre is survived by his parents, grandmothers Nevell…
Read MorePablo “Paul” Camacho
Pablo “Paul” Camacho, 85, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Pearsall to Tomas and Santiaga (Cerna) Camacho. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tomas (Josephine) Camacho Jr., Guadalupe (Juan) Gauna, Isabella Gonzales, Ruben (Margie) Camacho, and Ramon and…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
California Yankee By David Bachelor, PhD Mark Twain would have smiled if he were alive to read recent headlines coming from across the pond. Instead of ‘A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,’ the British dailies are consumed with a California Yankee in King Charles’ court. Playing the role of the California Yankee is Prince…
Read MoreKristi Ann Vasquez
Kristi Ann Vasquez, 38, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1986, in Dilley to Eloy C. Vasquez and Maria F. Vasquez. She is preceded in death by her father, daughter Rikki Leah Luna, grandmothers Leonor Chavera, Miquela Ureste and Gloria Perez, uncle Mario C. Vasquez and aunt Rosalinda Vasquez.…
Read MoreGloria L. Gutierrez
Gloria L. Gutierrez, 66, of Pearsall, died on April 23, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1959, to Ascension Gutierrez and Anastacia Luna Gutierrez. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Guadalupe Gutierrez, Alberto Gutierrez, Felipa De La Fuente, Victoria Camacho, Margarita Gutierrez, Benito Gutierrez, and Roberto Gutierrez. Gloria is survived…
Read MoreA long-awaited result: Two projects begin work
A WORD FROM THE MAYOR Citizens of Pearsall, you have most certainly noticed the surveying work and construction starting on Oak Street going north. We have two projects currently underway. The State of Texas and TxDOT has come to Pearsall and is installing sidewalks up Oak Street from Florida (McDonald’s area), north to Fitch Road…
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