Lifestyles

First responder luncheon among highlights of four-year stint As he bids farewell to his time in Pearsall as the first pastor of the newly organized Global Methodist Church, locally, the Pearsall Methodist Church, Abraham Ramirez took the time to reflect on the many highlights during his tenure. “Gracie (his wife) and I, returned to Pearsall…

Irene Eva Cassiano Moreno, 81, died on Sunday evening, April 19, 2026 in San Antonio. She was born in Encinal to Manuel Treviño Cassiano and Delfina Botello Cassiano on October 19, 1944. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Oscar B. Cassiano. Irene is survived by her husband, Juan J. Moreno Sr.,…

The HARTS Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships to three area 2026 graduates during its recent meeting. Pictured are HARTS President Earline Schlortt, committee members Darlene Haby, Irene Dubberly, Marianne Garrett, Esther Johnson and Scholarship Committee chair Elaine Neuman and scholarship recipients (seated) Kaylee Kavensky of Medina Valley, who will be attending Our Lady of the Lake…

The La Salle County A&M Club held its Aggie Muster on Tuesday, April 21 at the Talbert L Bar Ranch in Cotulla. There were 46 young and older Aggies in attendance. The group gathered for a meal and conversations and participated in several activities and games. Everyone left with a door prize and several silent…

The child advocacy and care agency St. Jude’s Ranch for Children (SJRC) and its Belong Agency division are honoring May as National Foster Care Month by recognizing foster caregivers who play a critically important role in the lives of the children in their care. “So often, the love and support they provide extends far beyond…

Time Dilation By David Bachelor, PhD In 1915, Einstein coined the term ‘time dilation’ in his General Theory of Relativity. The concept explained why some people would age at different speeds. The dilation of time depended on the speed the person was traveling or the force of gravity where the person was. There are headlines…

The Huajilla Area Retired Teachers and Staff (HARTS) met at Sammy’s Restaurant in Castroville on April 27 for their regular meeting and President Earline Schlortt welcomed thirty-four members and fifteen guests to the event. Lewis Stroud offered the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Schlortt introduced the HARTS officers, past presidents, and recognized…

Texas Forest Service to purchase a 2026 Freightliner fire tender with a 2,000-gallon tank in a ‘pump and roll’ configuration that allows the vehicle to transport water in support of firefighting services at remote locations, serve as a moving fire truck under its own power with a 1,000 gallon-per-minute fire hose pump, and connect to…

SJRC (St. Jude’s Ranch for Children) Texas/Belong recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and working together to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. Child abuse and neglect remain critical issues affecting communities nationwide, the organization says and this month, SJRC Texas is reminding the…

Tobin Nieto of Stonehaven Knifeworks in San Antonio was among the artisans featured in the San Antonio River Arts District Studio Tour on Saturday, April 11. Nieto, a 1994 graduate of Pearsall High School, was featured on the reality TV series “Forged in Fire”. Nieto and guest smiths held blacksmith and knifemaking demos throughout the…