Lillian Ann Nicholson Ammann
John William “Billy” Shanley
Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Frenemies By David Bachelor, PhD The flags flying at half-mast for the next 30 days are meant to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter. Another sign of honor was the gathering at his funeral of the five living former Presidents of the United States. The interaction between this elite quintet is the subject of…
Read MoreHatch Whole Breakfast Biscuits
Find them fresh or frozen, big or small, hot or mild… the hatch chile pepper is seemingly in a category of its own. Check out this recipe for a breakfast biscuit with a special kick. Hatch Whole Breakfast Biscuits From The First Annual Un-Edited & Un-tested Hatch Recipe Book, by Central Market H-E-B, 2007 As…
Read MorePat Bernal
Pat Bernal, 82, of Pearsall, died on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1942. He is preceded in death by his wife Vicenta Guajardo Bernal, siblings Tere Pruitt Rolando Bernal, and great-grandchildren Cayden Cruz and Ceyanna Cruz. Pat is survived by his children Patrick Bernal III and Elsa Cruz (Eddie), three…
Read MoreCarmen Gonzales Kirksey
Carmen Gonzales Kirksey, 79, of Mankato, Minnesota, died January 5, 2025. She was born July 10, 1945 to Inocente H. and Paula (Prado) Gonzalez in Pearsall. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John Kirksey, brother Martin Gonzales and sister Irene Ramirez. Carmen is survived by her children JohnEric (Melinda) Kirksey, Michael (Vicky)…
Read MoreAgencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public.…
Read More92 jailed in Frio, December 16 – January 12
COUNTY ARRESTS Ninety-two individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, December 16, and Sunday, January 12, 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 MoreLaredo College scholarship for nursing benefits Cotulla ISD graduates
Laredo College has established the Geraldine Smith-Haley and Elinor K. Smith Endowment with a $100,000 fund in a tribute to two generations of nurses who made a lasting impact on South Texas communities, The endowment will support the newly created Geraldine Smith-Haley and Elinor K. Smith Nursing Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to students…
Read MoreUCA Cheerleaders
DILLEY HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Cheerleader Klaudya Garcia traveled to London over the holiday period to take part as one of a select few UCA cheerleaders in the annual New Year’s Parade, which was held January 1 in the city’s West End near Piccadilly Circus. Pictured on the iconic Tower Bridge, Garcia had been selected as…
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