Irma Velasco Maldonado
Irma Velasco Maldonado, 85, of Pearsall, died on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1939 in Pearsall to Pedro Velasco and Ofilia Puente. She is preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo Diaz Maldonado and grandchildren Alyssa J. Fenton, Michael Maldonado, and Jason Maldonado, Consolacion “Chico” Puente as…
Read MoreGilberto Lozano
Gilberto Lozano, 73, of Dilley, died on December 24, 2024 in San Antonio. He was born on March 2, 1951 in Dilley to Felipe Lozano Jr. and Agapita Guajardo. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Rene Lozano. Gilberto is survived by his daughter Lea Lotoya Lozano, stepson Adam Sanchez, siblings Alejandro…
Read MoreEida Martinez
Eida Martinez, 74, of Dilley, died surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1950 in Dilley to Domingo Martinez and Ernestina Lizama Martinez. She is preceded in death by her parents, relatives Elio Martinez, Elvia Martinez and Larry Martinez. Eida is survived by her siblings Juanita Pruneda…
Read MoreYoung graduates from ASU, earns academic honors
Hailey Young of Dilley has earned a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science at Angelo State University in San Angelo. Angelo State University held its 2024 fall commencement exercises on December 14 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo and presented 645 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 641 graduates during the ceremony. Young…
Read MorePearsall offers warm shelter at civic center this week
With temperatures expected to drop below freezing this week as an arctic blast sweeps across the state, the city of Pearsall has set up a warming station for those residents who may need a warm place to stay. Pearsall City Manager Federico Reyes announced Monday afternoon that the John Byron Strait Civic Center opened at…
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…
Read More30 jailed in La Salle, Dec. 20 – Jan. 5
COUNTY ARRESTS Thirty individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the Christmas and New Year holiday period 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…
Read More50 jailed in Frio, December 3 – 15
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty individuals were arrested in Frio County between Tuesday, December 3, and Sunday, December 15, 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 MoreCounty Government Officers
FRIO COUNTY oaths of office were administered Thursday morning, January 2, in the district courtroom to those who prevailed in the November general election for local government and law enforcement positions, with County Judge Rochelle Camacho presiding. Pictured at the ceremony are (L-R) Frio County Tax Collector/Assessor Anna Alaniz, Pct. 2 Constable Earl Heath, Sheriff…
Read MorePearsall LL online registration now open
Pearsall Little League will hold online registration through Friday, January 17 at Pearsalllittleleague.org. In-person registration will be held on Wednesday, January 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Frio County Extension office. Late registration is on Sunday, January 26 from 3 to 5 p.m., also at the Frio County Extension office. This year the…
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