Ramiro “Trooper” Verastique
Ramiro “Trooper” Verastique, 70, of Pearsall, died at home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1954 to Cruz Trevino Verastiqui and Bernandino Verastiqui. He is survived by his only daughter Raegina, and son-in-law Martin Gallegos, his grandchildren Jose, Evelyn, Drasden, and Adelina and by his great-grandson Damian. He is also…
Read MoreOliver Aguilar
Oliver Aguilar, 81, died on February 26, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1943, to Fidencio and Benicia Mata Aguilar. He is preceded death by his parents and siblings Domingo (Bianca) Mata, Maria G. (Gustavo) Villarreal, Isidro (Sara) Mata, Jesus (Oralia) Mata, Dolores (Marcos) Torres, Elida (Guadalupe) Santos, Englantina “Tina” (Jesse) Colon and Roberto…
Read MoreMacaria Montes
Macaria Montes, 98, of Pearsall, died on March 2, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1926 to Nicanora Perez Montes and Juan Montes. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Janie M. Hinojosa, sisters Zeferina Montes, Paula Martinez and brother Miguel Montes. Macaria is survived by her children Maria Luisa Ibarra and…
Read MoreGeorge Trigo
George Trigo, 83, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Nixon, Texas, in 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous siblings, and wife, Sharon Trigo. George is survived by his daughters Michelle Trigo, Dr. Margie (Chris) Hinojosa, grandchildren Caitlyn Storey (Trevor), Taylor Edwards, and Christian…
Read MoreElma Aracely Anzua
Elma Aracely Anzua, 52, of Pearsall, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1972 to parents Juan Roberto and Maria Anzua. She is survived by her children Danny and Shelby Sandate and Emma Bianca Renee, her parents, siblings Yolanda, Maribel, Griselda, Robert, Ernie, Ruben, Rosie, and grandsons Xander, Ezekiel, and…
Read MoreArturo “Turie” Velasquez
Arturo “Turie” Velasquez, 52, died on February 28, 2025. He was born April 20, 1972 in Cotulla. He is survived by his mother Enedelia Velasquez, siblings Angelica Salazar, Amy Velasquez, and Andres Velasquez Jr., children Annalise Renee Velasquez, Andrew Anthony Velasquez, and Allisyn Karla Velasquez and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services will be held…
Read MoreLa Salle County Junior Livestock Show Grand Champions
Grand Champion Steer – Ryan Sanchez Grand Champion Heifer – Grace Triplett Grand Champion Hog – Bayleigh Walker Grand Champion Goat – Dannika Walker Grand Champion Broilers – Easton Porter Grand Champion Commercial Heifers – Trevor Peters David Wolfe Excellence Award – Lacey Guzman and Reychel Narvaiz La Salle County Fair Building Trades & Shop…
Read More‘Dia de Los Puercos’ La Salle County Wild Hog Cook-Off Winner
Grand Champion Overall Justin Hollek and The Los Angeles Mesquite Bean Rooters Team
Read MoreCounty arrests
88 jailed in Frio, February 10 – March 5 Eighty-eight individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, February 10, and Wednesday, March 5, 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…
Read MoreMartinez is Cotulla school board candidate
CITY, SCHOOL ELCTIONS 2025 Jaime Martinez has announced his candidacy for election to Place 7 on the Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees. The election will be held Saturday, May 3. Born and raised in Cotulla, Martinez attended the Welhausen School, Amanda Burks Elementary, the Frank Newman Junior High School and Cotulla High School before going…
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