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Precinct 2 race delivers a stark reminder that every vote counts Incumbent Frio County Precinct 2 Commissioner Mario Martinez secured the democratic nominee ticket after winning a coin toss against challenger Jose ‘Yapi’ Gutierrez last week. The extraordinary tie-breaker concludes a razor-thin election cycle for Precinct 2, which comprises Boxes 4, 5, and 6 and…

Eradicated in 1966, species’ return has experts scrambling to control infestation Nearly a year after farmers and ranchers were first notified of a potential threat to their agricultural operations, the New World screwworm (NWS) outbreak was confirmed in La Salle County on Monday. The metallic green-blue colored fly with large orange eyes is about twice…

Zero-interest debt starts ball rolling… Cotulla city councilors voted last week to take the next step in their long-term plan for a system-wide upgrade to the municipal wastewater works, beginning with the sale of $1.5 million in certificates of obligation. The funds represent the city’s portion of the project that amounts to $10 million and…

A pair of severe thunderstorms rolled through Frio County on Tuesday, May 26, unleashing torrential rains, destructive lightning strikes, and widespread utility disruptions that capped off a historically wet month for the region. The first wave of severe weather hit mid-afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning just after 3 p.m.,…

“It is a profound priviledge and vital responsibility” Frio-Nueces Current managing editor Manuel Azocar III and business manager Kasie Rendon have purchased the newspaper from longtime owner and publisher Craig Garnett. The sale, which became effective June 1, leaves the new owners in charge of all operations — reporting, advertising sales and distribution. The newspaper…

“A priviledge, not a right…” Twenty Cotulla High School seniors were barred from walking across the stage at their graduation ceremony last Friday, following an overnight senior prank that district officials say crossed the line into unauthorized entry and vandalism. According to an official statement from the Cotulla Independent School District, the incident occurred overnight…

A local staple for 80 years, pool has “reached a critical point in its lifespan” The city of Pearsall and the Pearsall Independent School District have jointly announced that the local community public swimming pool will remain closed for the 2026 summer season following a structural assessment that revealed extensive damage. According to officials, the…

Massive overhaul, upgrades ahead TWDB funding facilitates water, sewer works The Pearsall City Council has voted unanimously to green-light a sweeping $16.1 million funding package aimed at critical upgrades to the city’s aging wastewater infrastructure. After four years of planning, the city has secured highly competitive state-backed funding, dodging a staggering $15.3 million open-market debt…