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Peters sells top steer for $18k

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Wild Hog Weekend includes county fair, cook-off, junior livestock show, ranch rodeo, dances Cotulla High School student and FFA member Trevor Peters was awarded the grand championship for his steer at the 2026 La Salle County Junior Livestock Show last weekend. The steer went to auction on Saturday, March 14, and sold for $18,000 to…

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Pearsall 4-H activities

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Pearsall 4H members extended their thanks to all the sponsors, family, and friends for supporting its recent fundraiser. In January, members of the Pearsall 4H Archery team competed in the SYWAT event, earning accolades in several categories. Pearsall 4H members: Adrian Rosales, JoAnthony Jasso, and Mike Jasso competed in the 2026 San Antonio Junior Vaquero…

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Ranch rodeo events

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SIX TEAMS competed in a variety of ranch rodeo events in the American Legion Arena on the La Salle County Fairgrounds in Cotulla on Saturday, February 7, for two coveted spots remaining in the line-up for the annual event held during Wild Hog Weekend in March. Participants included professional cowboys from across South Texas competing…

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Grand Champion Steer

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SOPHIA RODRIGUEZ of Dilley exhibited the grand champion steer at the Frio County Junior Livestock Show last week and sold the animal at auction for $25,000 on Saturday. The stockshow included cattle, goats, swine, rabbits and lambs as well as arts and crafts, metal and woodwork exhibits by local 4-H and FFA students. (CURRENT Photo:…

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Mavericks 4-H members earn CPR and first aid certification

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By Amber Gulley When Mavericks 4-H Club President Lilly Sagemuehl, a senior member of the club, witnessed a woman choking and being saved by a quick-thinking bystander using the Heimlich maneuver, she knew she wanted to take action. The experience left a lasting impression on Lilly and inspired her to ensure that her fellow club…

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