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County Arrests
Eight jailed in Frio, July 27 – Aug. 2 Eight individuals were arrested in Frio County last week by sheriff’s deputies and officers of the Pearsall and Dilley police departments on misdemeanor and felony charges. Those taken into custody, with arrest times logged at booking in the Frio County Jail, were as follows: Cesar Garza,…
Read MoreCounty, cities activate new COVID-19 hotline
“Meet in-person for hands-on labs…” Southwest Texas Junior College officials announced that all Fall 2020 Academic/Transfer courses will be offered virtually or remotely via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Canvas Conference on Wednesday, July 22. “Given the rise in COVID-19 cases statewide and in SWTJC’s service area and the uncertainties associated with this rise academic/transfer course…
Read MoreHunter education course available in Pearsall
Training required after age 9… Youths interested in hunting this fall will be required by the Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife to take the state’s Hunter Education Course, and one such program will be offered in Pearsall at the end of this month. All prospective hunters who are at least nine years old can…
Read MoreReckless driver faces heavy charges
Burnin’ rubber in the parking lot… A Pearsall man was arrested Saturday evening, July 25, after he decided to perform repeated spins with his vehicle in several business parking lots. According to a report on the case, officers were dispatched to a local bank after calls were made indicating the driver of a black Ford…
Read MoreCouncil ignores 2013 resolution to name new ethics board
Claiming that a 2013 resolution laying the ground rules for the appointment of select committee members does not exist, Pearsall city councilors have named seven new members of their own choosing to the municipal ethics board. The resolution for establishing civilian panels reviewing complaints and matters related to personnel and elected officials’ behavior has been…
Read MoreTexas Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
With the Texas economy slowly awakening from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-9. The law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear,…
Read MoreCity settles suit with former police chief
Zepeda receives $50K payout The city of Pearsall this month has made public the details of a settlement agreement it has reached with former Police Chief Paul Zepeda. The city’s top law enforcement officer was hired in September 2014 and fired by interim City Manager Jose ‘Pepe’ Trevino some nine months later. Following his termination,…
Read MoreSheriff’s office looking for local man missing since July 11
A La Salle County man whose last known contact was Saturday, July 11, has been reported as missing by the sheriff’s office, which is asking the public for help in recovering him. Identified as 28-year-old Angel Cruz Gonzales, the man is listed as 5’8” in height, weighing 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.…
Read MoreAnnual health fair converts to drive-through supply giveaway before new school year
“Pleased that we can still provide the gear…” The annual La Salle County Back-to-School Health Fair, traditionally held in the AB Alexander Convention Center immediately before the start of each academic year, has been changed for 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Children enrolled at Cotulla ISD’s campuses will be able to collect…
Read MoreTax assessor believes county is mistaken in filing litigation over voter registry
“I didn’t remove anybody…” La Salle County Tax Assessor Dora Gonzales maintains that she was following procedure in the documentation of registered voters prior to this year’s primary elections and is expecting to defend herself in court. County commissioners have continued talks behind closed doors this week with attorneys Michael Shaunessy and Carlos Soltero over…
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