Pearsall ISD School Honors
Pearsall High School Principal Melissa Bass recently named the Students of the Week at her campus freshman Jalyssa Vasquez, sophomore Alizay Garcia (not pictured), junior Lisa Rebhan, and senior Lucio Ramirez. Pearsall High School Principal Melissa Bass recently named her campus’ Students of the Week, crediting school achievements, involvement and leadership to freshman Estrella Villarreal,…
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High school and junior high school bands from across South Texas competed in the annual University Interscholastic League Concert & Sightreading contest early this month and each from Pearsall, Dilley and Cotulla brought home the Sweepstakes and Division I ratings of ‘Superior’ from judges after performing a rehearsed concert piece and an unrehearsed piece of…
Read MoreHortensia Rangel Gloria
Hortensia Rangel Gloria, 77, died on March 31, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1947, to Ermina R. and Alejandro Rangel. She is preceded in death by her husband Elias O. Gloria and daughter Gloria W. Gloria. Hortensia is survived by her granddaughter Adrienne (Allen) Curl and great-granddaughters Cheyenne and Daisy. Visitation was held…
Read MoreJesus “Chuy” Velasquez
Jesus “Chuy” Velasquez, 65, died on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1960 in Cotulla and was the youngest of eight children. He married his wife Norma Mendoza on May 28, 1977 at the American Legion in Cotulla and they raised two children, Norma (Martin) and Jesus Jr. (Cassandra). They have…
Read MoreLucia (Luchi) C. Ramirez
Lucia (Luchi) C. Ramirez, 86, died, surrounded by family and friends on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Pearsall. She was born on December 31, 1938 in Pearsall to Senovio and Francisca Chavez. She is preceded in death by her husband Guadalupe Ramirez, son David Ramirez, her parents, sister Virginia Viesca, half-sister Cruz Aguilar, brothers Juan…
Read MoreTony-Antonio Martinez
Tony-Antonio Martinez, 73, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1951, to Jose and Margarita O. Martinez. He is preceded in death by his parents and five of his siblings, Jose Martinez Jr., Jimmy Martinez, Margarita Escobar, Alejandro Martinez, and Lucinda Tejeda. Tony is survived by his wife Frances Martinez,…
Read MoreAmbrosio “Tiny”, “Fofo” Garza III
Ambrosio “Tiny”, “Fofo” Garza III, 40, died on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1984, in Pearsall to Ambrosio and Melinda Garza. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Ambrosio Garza Sr., Felix Hernandez and uncle Arturo Garza. Ambrosio is survived by his wife Kassandra Garza and their children Krystlynn…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Animal Testing By David Bachelor, PhD There is a creature on the verge of extinction that no one is trying to save. The creature is the “lab rat” (or any species used for scientific experiments) and the news is that many cage doors will soon be opened. On April 10th, Reuters offered, “US FDA to…
Read MoreYard of the month
The Oopsie Daisy Garden Club of Dilley has announced its Yard of the Month winners for March, Yvette and Juan Cervantes. “Their yard is beautiful and shows how much care they put into it. Thank you for helping make our community look great!” Club representative Jamie Hurt said. Pictured (L-R) are Jamie Hurt, Yvette Cervantes,…
Read More26 jailed in La Salle, March 24 – April 6
COUNTY ARESSTS Twenty-six individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks 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, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and…
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