Debbie Fonseca Ybarra
Debbie Fonseca Ybarra, 59, of Dilley, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1965, in Illinois, the daughter of Abram Fonseca and the late Englentina Alvarado Fonseca. She is preceded in death by her mother, Englentina Alvarado Fonseca. Debbie is survived by her daughter Angela Nicole Ybarra and her partner…
Read MoreDavid Scott Reese
David Scott Reese, 66, of Encinal, died at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Scott was born in Freer on November 28, 1958 to Homer and Carmen Reese. He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Diana, his parents and his two siblings, Marian Sue Parrish…
Read MoreTEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022. “For far too long, families, educators and communities have been denied access to information about…
Read MoreDilley Academic Rolls
Dilley High School Fifth Six Weeks 9th grade ‘A’ Honor Roll: Isaiah Kinsey, Nathanial Torres, Noah Trevino; ‘AB’ Honor Roll: Johnay Aguilar, Belinda Cruz, Isaiah Flores, Kayla Galvan, Ava Leal, Joseph Lopez, Matthew Mc Clain, Jerahmy Molina, Jayden Monrroy, Matthew Montoya, Marco Ramon, Jaelyn Rodriguez, Carmen Rosales Morales, Elijah Sambrano, Heaven Suarez. 10th grade ‘A’…
Read MoreA century strong
BUSINESS ANNIVERSARY Security State Bank in Pearsall commemorated its 100th year in business with ceremonies at several of its area branches. Board directors and bank officers were also presented with a plaque Tuesday morning, April 29, at its main location. The bank was chartered in 1925, and survived a world war and the Great Depression.…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle accident
TWO SOUTH TEXAS MEN were hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on a farm-to-market road in southwestern Frio County on Tuesday, April 29. Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of FM 117 and CR 4614 regarding a major vehicle accident shortly after 8 a.m. and Frio County deputies arrived to find that two pickup trucks…
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THIRD ANNUAL Bordertown Showdown was held at the La Salle Youth Rodeo Arena on North Main Street in Cotulla on Easter weekend, April 17-19, and included riders from across the United States. Attendees came to the event from 13 states as well as from Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, England, France, Germany, Poland and…
Read More71 jailed in Frio, March 29 – April 20
COUNTY ARRESTS Seventy-one individuals were arrested in Frio County between Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, April 20, 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 MoreAutism awareness
AUTISM AWARENESS AND INCLUSION were the driving mission behind the second annual Autism Walk hosted recently by Dilley ISD’s Stronger Connections Team, celebrating “The beauty of individuals’ unique differences.” Officials, organizations and groups from neighboring counties came out for the event to help reinforce the Gosch Field celebration as a regional collaboration that included the…
Read MoreTexas House passes school voucher bill
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced Friday he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special education needs for…
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