Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.6 billion available during the 2026-27 budget cycle, down 1.1%. Hegar said the decrease is because the state…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Recall Notice By David Bachelor, PhD There is nothing comical about the fires in Southern California. Yet the public figures making headlines might benefit from some wisdom from Marvel Comics. It is from Spiderman we learn, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The public appears to take their comics seriously. On Jan 15th, Newsweek featured,…
Read MoreThank you
CASA OF SOUTH TEXAS is extending its thanks this month to Doris Schorch (Photo above, left), a member of the board of directors at Valley Telephone Cooperative, who presented the Court Appointed Special Advocates with a check for $1,000 on behalf of VTX to further the advocacy group’s mission to speak up in court for…
Read MoreFirst Presbyterian Church in Cotulla welcomes new pastor
The First Presbyterian Church of Cotulla is announcing the arrival of its new pastor, Karl Hays to its parish. Pastor Hays will lead the congregation for worship service on the second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the church on 114 S. Stewart Street in Cotulla.
Read MoreChocolate Cinnamon Bars
Have a sweet tooth that won’t quit? Try out this chocolate and cinnamon combination from one of my used bookstore cookbook finds. Chocolate Cinnamon Bars From St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church Cookbook, 1997 As shared by Gladys Hjelmstad Ingredients: 2 C. sifted flour 1 tsp. baking power 4 tsp. cinnamon 1⅓ C. sugar ½…
Read MoreSanta Hernandez Alvarez
Santa Hernandez Alvarez, 66, of Pearsall, died on January 16, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1958 in Memphis, Texas to Baltazar R. Hernandez and Concepcion Aguilar Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her parents. Santa is survived by her siblings Ricardo Hernandez (Yolanda) and Gladys H. Salcedo. She is also survived by…
Read MoreJesus “Chuy” Aguilar
Jesus “Chuy” Aguilar, 66, of Pearsall, died on January 13, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1958 in Pearsall to Benito Aguilar and Victoria Garza Aguilar. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Benito Aguilar Jr. and late wife Olga. Chuy is survived by his wife Maria Anna Garcia, children Jesse Aguilar,…
Read MoreEric Gutierrez
Eric Gutierrez, 38, of Dilley, died on January 11, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1986 to Arturo and Consuelo Gutierrez. He is preceded in death by his father and brother Ariel Gutierrez. Eric is survived by his mother, wife Samantha Moreno, daughter Evalyn, siblings Jorge (Marisol), Rosa Isela (Chris Larez), Carlos, and Michael,…
Read MoreCatarino D. Aranda
Catarino D. Aranda, 91, of Dilley, died on January 15, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1933 in Dilley to Genaro Aranda and Juanita DeLeon Aranda. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Leonor Aranda, children San Juanita Aranda, Daniel Aranda, Mario Aranda and one sister, Felicita Trevino. Catarino is survived by…
Read MoreAcademic Honor Rolls
Tree of Life Learning Academy First Semester All “A” Honor Roll: Roque Araiza, Willis Chap, Torre Leal, Aaliyah Trevino, Evan Villarreal, Yukta Vurukonda, Walter Whitwell, Emma Melendez, Melody Rodriguez, Emma Jackson, Afaf Khan, Caden Roberson, Hayden Gulley; “AB” Honor Roll: Naomi Gomez, Kinsley Jennings, Luke Delgado, Jaison Trevino, Samantha Seiler, Everly Wright, Remington Cline, Leo…
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