HARTS Chapter attends TRTA conference and holds member meeting in October
By Irene Rodriguez-Dubberly HARTS Secretary The Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff (HARTS) Chapter had a busy October as members attended the Texas Retired Teachers Association District 20 Fall Conference on October 24 in Boerne then held its regular member meeting on October 28 at the First Baptist Church in Hondo. Fifteen HARTS members, the…
Read MoreAbbott issues orders targeting China
Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week targeting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party, The Dallas Morning News reported Abbott said the orders were intended to protect Texans of Chinese descent from “harassment and intimidation” by the Chinese Communist Party and government, and to fight threats to state security. “Texas will…
Read More‘America’s Best Restaurants’ will feature popular Pearsall eatery
Pearsall barbecue joint Cowpokes Bar-B-Q will garner nationwide attention next week as it will be featured on the ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ Roadshow in early December. According to a press release, Cowpokes will be featured on the ABR Roadshow on Wednesday, December 4. “We’re passionate about helping you discover local gems and hidden culinary treasures,” the…
Read MoreHoney Caramel Sauce
Honey Caramel Sauce From Bakeless Sweets, by Faith Durand, 2013 ¾ cup sugar 1 tablespoon honey ¾ cup cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Whisk the sugar, ¼ cup water, and the honey together in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Turn the heat on to high and bring the mixture to a full…
Read MoreLongview Cemetery Association to honor 54 veterans for Wreaths Across America
The Longview Cemetery Association of Bigfoot will host the annual Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 14 at 8 a.m., joining the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states. “During the ceremony, we will place the…
Read MorePearsall LL online registration now open
Pearsall Little League will hold online registration from November 19 through Friday, January 17, 2025 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…
Read MoreDEMOLITION
DEMOLITION and earth-moving equipment has arrived this month on the Cotulla High School campus on Hwy 97 and put immediately into service in the tearing down of the 46-year-old classroom buildings. The structures made of cinderblock with brick facades were built in 1978 on acreage that will be used for construction of the new high…
Read More29 jailed in La Salle, November 11 – 24
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-nine individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks 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, officers…
Read MoreBible and the Headlines: News You Can Use
AI Jesus By David Bachelor, PhD Life is imitating art again and history is repeating itself. The story comes out of Switzerland. The Swiss have taken an ancient Greek concept and brought it to life in the 21st century. The narrative is a headline twofer. Back on August 22, the website SwissInfo.ch carried the story,…
Read MoreSquirreling along
Breaking down tears Along with the holiday season comes a wide array of emotions and feelings to squirrel through. Travel, family gatherings, and long days can stack up and get overwhelming quickly. Suddenly, you find yourself letting tears flow as you sit down and cry. But is that such a bad thing? Crying is a…
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