Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
I beg your pardon By David Bachelor, PhD A person could be forgiven for being exhausted by all the headlines containing the word “pardon.” Since the November elections, every week there was a variety of stories about Presidential pardons. The last seven days was no exception, but it was worth noting that not all of…
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LEARNING TO WALK AND TALK Q: My son doesn’t know how to tie his shoelaces. He says he should not need to know that. I think it’s important, especially since he’s over 25 years old now. Any ideas on this? Confused Dad in Cotulla A: What’s wrong with you? As a parent, you should have…
Read MoreRichard Trevino Hernandez
Richard Trevino Hernandez, 76, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born in Pearsall on December 13, 1948 to Margarita and Gabriel Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sons, Carlo and Mario Hernandez. Richard is survived by his daughter Lorena Zuvia (Manuel Zuvia III), and granddaughters Antonia and Mila…
Read MoreJosefa D. Rodriguez
Josefa D. Rodriguez, 97, of Dilley, died on January 18, 2025. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Dilley to Pablo and Benita Duran. She is preceded in death by her husband Merced Rodriguez Jr., daughter Maria Elva Carranza and son Rolando Rodriguez. Josefa is survived by her children Cesario Rodriguez, Rosendo Rodriguez, Regulo…
Read MoreGeorge Ramirez
George Ramirez, 58, of Pearsall, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 in San Antonio. He was born on November 21, 1966 in Pearsall to Matias P. Ramirez and Estella Garcia Ramirez. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Christian Andrew Gutierrez, and siblings Connie Ramirez, Esther Chapa, Cecilia Ramirez, and Alex Ramirez. George…
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Read MoreFCJLS: A family affair
Brothers Javian and Evan Garcia along with their cousin Alivia Gutierrez take an afternoon stroll with their goats on Sunday, January 19. The trio works with their show goats as they prepare for the Frio County Junior Livestock Show this weekend. The event opens Wednesday this week as projects will be judged through Friday with…
Read MoreResearch aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virus
Federal grants to help wrangle vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, thousands of other plants By Olga Kuchment Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have received two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation to develop better control and understanding of tomato spotted wilt virus, one of the top 10 most economically…
Read MoreA wintry morning
Greeted residents in Frio and La Salle counties on Tuesday, January 21, after freezing temperatures and light precipitation left a dusting of snow across the region, although conditions were not off putting to a flock of chickens in Pearsall, pecking for their breakfast between the snowflakes and frozen grasses. Winter conditions rendered roadways hazardous, however,…
Read MoreBBB Alert: Recognizing utility scam red flags
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Weather forecasts this week are calling for temperatures near or below-freezing temperatures across most of Texas, introducing the first cold snap of the winter season. As residents prepare their homes and businesses, chances are high that scammers will take advantage of the situation by impersonating utility companies and using…
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