Our city has the potential
THE MAYOR’S CORNER This week the citizens’ voices were heard. I come to you with a continued commitment to work for you, the citizens of Cotulla. With the council set in place, we will be moving forward for the future of our city and for our citizens. I look forward to working on issues in…
Read More23 jailed in La Salle, April 21 – May 4
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-three individuals were arrested over the past two weeks in La Salle County 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 and officers of the Encinal Police Department. In addition to those…
Read MoreLet us provide
Cotulla High School students recently assisted in sorting donations, packing food boxes and assisting needy families through the La Salle County Community Outreach Food Bank, responding at short notice to a call for manpower. Present to provide helping hands were (L-R) Eric Aldaco, Alyna Flores, Carlos Gonzalez, Alexandra Gonzalez, Jesus Garza, Eloyandra Zertuche, Bella Linares,…
Read MoreCHS Symphonic Band
TOP SOUND – The Cotulla High School Symphonic Band traveled to Lytle on Thursday, May 1, to take part in the Pirateland Festival, a concert music contest, and earned the coveted Division I rating of ‘Superior’ from judges at the event. The band performed “Crosswinds March” by James Swearingen, Cedar Canyon Round-Up” by Mark Williams,…
Read MoreCowboy Olympics
PLACES IN THE SUN – Cotulla ISD welcomed students from across South Texas to Myers Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, April 30, for the first Cowboy Olympics, timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month and open to special-needs students from Pre-K to 12th grades in life skills and PPCD classes and those with physical challenges…
Read MoreDilley ISD top ten
THE TOP TEN graduating seniors in the Dilley High School Class of 2025 are (Front row, L-R) Valedictorian Arlette Lopez, Salutatorian Arlynn Lopez, and ranked third through tenth, Julian Cruz, Raelynn Perales, Roy Hernandez, (Back row) Klaudya Garcia, Christopher Medrano, Ashlyn Keck, Emily Crain, and Isaiah Lambert. Commencement ceremonies will be held at Gosch Field…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Camouflage By David Bachelor, PhD A decade ago, there was a Disney theme song called, “Everything Is Not What It Seems.” The song is not making a comeback, but there are stories in the headlines this week that prove timeless wisdom can even be found in the jingle to a kiddie show. The science and…
Read MoreHalf century and still going
The Pearsall High School graduating class of 1975 held its 50-year class reunion on Saturday, April 26 at the Full Moon Saloon in downtown Pearsall. Organizers said that everyone who attended had a memorable and great time. Class members in attendance include (L-R) Abel S. Trevino, Danelle Prikryl-Hanson, Melissa Toalson, Rita Ramon, Priscilla Valle-Esquivel, Greg…
Read MoreAnnual Claybusters Shootout awards nearly $8,000 in scholarships
The Frio County 4-H Claybusters held their 16th annual South Texas Scholarship Shoot-Out on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 at the Keystone Ranch in Pearsall. Saturday’s events included a 100 bird Sporting Clays course orchestrated by R&R Trap Sales & Service. A 50 bird 4-H Whiz-Bang competition and Flurry game on the side…
Read MorePedro S. “Pete” Morales
Pedro S. “Pete” Morales, 75, died on Thursday. April 17, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1949, in Pearsall to the late Triburcio Morales and Felicidad Shutter Morales. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Maria Martinez, Lucia Garcia, Rosario Cuevas, Luisa Castillo, and Jesus Morales. Pete is survived by his…
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