Hilario “Lolly” Salazar
Hilario “Lolly” Salazar, 75 of Pearsall, died on October 23, 2024. He was born in Pearsall on October 21, 1949, to mother and father Silverio and Paula. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Silverio “Nune” Salazar Jr. Hilario is survived by his wife of 55 years, Grace and their four children,…
Read MoreHector Trevino Gonzales
Hector Trevino Gonzales, 75, of Pearsall, died on October 30, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1949 to David Gonzales and Veatrice Trevino. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Noe Gonzales, and Hortencia “Tencha” Trevino. Hector is survived by his children Rachel Gandara (Richard), Hector Gonzales Jr. (Erica), and Cindy Gonzales…
Read MoreGonzalo G. Torres
Gonzalo G. Torres, 72, of Dilley, died on November 1, 2024. He was born on January 10, 1952 to Maria Garcia Torres and Aciano Torres. He is preceded in death by his son Nicky Torres, his parents, siblings Aciano Torres Sr., Andres G. Torres, Eulalio G. Torres, Aciano G. Torres Jr., Maria G. Torres and…
Read MoreCathryn (Cathy) Fowler
Cathryn (Cathy) Fowler, 67, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 unexpectedly at her home in Elizabeth, Colorado. She was born October 24, 1956 in McAllen to Jack and June Fowler. She is preceded in death by her father Cathy is survived by her mother June of Nolanville, Texas, sisters Loretta Moore of Nolanville and Janet…
Read MoreCandelaria P. Gandara
Candelaria P. Gandara, 74, died on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on February 1, 1950 to Esequiel Palacios and Maria Cavasos Palacios. She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel Gandara, her first husband Reymundo Benavides, Paul Morales, companion her parents, sister Paula Guajardo and her son-in-law Hector Viesca Sr. Candelaria is…
Read MoreAll suited up: K9 Mako has new body armor
Frio County Sheriff’s Office K9 Mako was recently presented with a bullet- and stab-protective vest via a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA – EOW 12/12/23”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. was established in 2009…
Read MoreVETERANS DAY EVENTS IN FRIO, LA SALLE
NOVEMBER 11 is marked in several nations as a day on which to honor those who served in the armed forces, both in conflict and in peacetime, and is also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day. Veterans Day ceremonies may be held in public squares and in parades, and while many are also held…
Read More“Card declined” scams on the rise in Texas
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has received reports from consumers receiving fraudulent charges on their financial accounts after facing “card declined” messages when shopping online. AAA has also recently warned consumers about fraudulent emails promising a free emergency kit, in which consumers faced similar “card declined” error messages…
Read MoreEarly voting ends on Friday in Nov. 5 general election
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots. “Texas has more than 18 million registered voters, and we want…
Read MoreWhy we carve pumpkins
SQUIRRELING ALONG It’s been said that a certain squirrel (yours truly) bounces around a lot, and I am not ashamed to admit it. Just last week as I was sending one of my little squirrels off to a day at the pumpkin patch with friends… I realized I haven’t actually got a clue why we…
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