26 jailed in La Salle, December 9 – 19
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-six individuals were arrested in La Salle County over a ten-day period in December 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 Highway Patrol,…
Read MoreMilitary consumers report higher scam losses
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU A new report from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the educational foundation of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB), and the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) reveals that military consumers (service members, military spouses, and veterans) report higher losses to scams compared…
Read MoreAbbott unveils new border strategy
Gov. Greg Abbott said last Thursday the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The billboards are in multiple languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Russian. They tell stories of migrants being sexually assaulted while…
Read MoreEVERYTHING FOR GOOD FORTUNE
Squirreling Around Four leaf clovers, horseshoes, and rabbit’s feet? Everyone has heard about a good luck charm somewhere along the line. Squirrel along with me through some champagne flutes and fireworks though, we’re talking about the upcoming good luck menu. Not everyone believes in New Year’s superstitions. New Year’s resolutions are a fairly common tradition,…
Read MoreCajun Hoppin’ John
The way I see it, you can’t go wrong with making a good dish for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, whether it’s good luck or just good food. Hoppin’ John is an old traditional southern New Year’s dish, and it has a fun name, too! As printed in ‘Tastes of Deep South Texas,’…
Read More74′ Reunion
The Pearsall High School Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion on Saturday, December 14 at Garcia’s Bar & Grill. Members of the class shared stories and fond memories as they reunited for a meal and drinks to honor the occasion.
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
Christmas Crustacean By David Bachelor, PhD Hanukkah and Christmas are just around the corner. Both holidays are celebrated in lights. It is, therefore, noteworthy how much darkness is in this week’s headlines The e-magazine Oceanographic in their December 12th edition announced, “Creepy Crustacean: Meet the Deep Sea Predator Named ‘Darkness’.” The recently discovered creature is…
Read MoreTop guy
The Blue Santa program hosted by law enforcement agencies arrived in South Texas last week when the popular character made appearances in Pearsall, Dilley, Cotulla and Encinal to visit children at parks and daycare facilities including L’il Pups in Dilley and Plaza Florita in Cotulla, and officers distributed Christmas presents to hundreds of local children…
Read More‘Drive Like a Texan’ campaign encourages Lone Star State pride
News from the Texas Department of Transportation People in Texas take pride in who they are. From holding the door open for a stranger to lending a helping hand to a neighbor, being a Texan is a way of life. Too many times, however, drivers leave that Lone Star spirit behind when they get on…
Read MoreCourthouse renamed for Zaffirini
First local government building named after a woman in Texas The Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center was dedicated on Tuesday, December 10, in Laredo, marking the first local courthouse named after a woman in Texas. Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina and County Commissioners Wawi Tijerina, John Galo, Jesse Gonzalez and Ricky Jaime voted unanimously…
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