Area News
Councilors seek new energy contract during fuel price surge
As natural gas prices continue to surge, Pearsall councilors have given the green light for the city manager to enter into an energy agreement for up to ten years with a supplier before June 30. “I wish I had better news,” city energy consultant Marco Arredondo said. “but you all have seen the gas prices.”…
Read MoreWIC offers options amid baby formula shortage
The Texas Woman, Infants & Children (WIC) agency reported this week that it is working with grocers in an effort to offer options for benefit-eligible families to purchase baby formula amid an ongoing nationwide shortage. Consumers have experienced a severe baby formula shortage after Abbott Laboratories, which makes baby food and formula, shut its manufacturing…
Read More66 jailed in Frio, April 3 – May 7
COUNTY ARRESTS Sixty-six individuals were arrested in Frio County between Sunday, April 3, and Saturday, May 7, on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Arrests were made by deputies of the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, troopers of the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers of the Pearsall Police Department. In addition to…
Read MoreNo dodgin’ this one: Smuggler leaves ID behind when fleeing with immigrants
Encinal police officers continue the search for a Houston man after he led law enforcement on a short pursuit and absconded into the brush with three of 17 undocumented immigrants last week. Police say officers attempted to stop the driver of a white Dodge pickup truck after he failed to yield at a traffic sign…
Read MorePHS reunion welcomes generations of alumni
The Pearsall High School Class of 1967 will celebrate its reunion alongside graduates from 1950 to 1970 on Saturday, May 28, 6 p.m. to midnight, at the Pearsall Civic Center (former Lions Club) on Horizon West. The event includes a buffet, disc jockey, ice and set-ups for attendees to bring their own drinks. Registration is…
Read More20 jailed in La Salle, April 25 – May 8
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty individuals were arrested in La Salle County over a two-week period between April and May on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges as well as on warrants issued in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by sheriff’s deputies, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and officers of the…
Read MorePearsall students open campus time capsule May 24
After a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pearsall Junior High School students will finally open a time capsule that was sealed in 2000 by members of the student body. The 2000 PJH Student Council, under the supervision of Sheila Kurtz, buried a time capsule inside the concrete marquee sign in front of the…
Read MoreSeniors of 2022 can apply before May 16
Scholarship offered in honor of fallen Frio deputy Pearsall and Dilley High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can apply for the ‘Smile for Justin’ Memorial Scholarship by May 16, 2022. Longoria was a corporal detective for the Frio County Sheriff’s Office when he was killed on his way to work…
Read MoreArmed driver with drugs led officers on high-speed pursuit
Despite multiple attempts to evade officers, a Bexar County man is behind bars this week after the habitual offender was found in possession of narcotics and a firearm on Friday, April 29. According to a report on the case, 20-year-old Jesus Nevarez Morado led Encinal police officers on a nearly 22-mile high-speed pursuit, reaching speeds…
Read MorePolice dog has new protective vest
Two months after the Pearsall Police Department was notified it would receive a ballistic vest through a charitable donation, K-9 Diesel has new gear. The bullet- and stab-protective vest was gifted to the PD through a non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., sponsored by Claire Lillard of Baytown, Texas. The non-profit group was established…
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