Area News
“We want action; some houses have snakes”
By Marc Robertson More than a dozen owners of empty lots or abandoned houses in Cotulla have been sent notice this month that their properties have been targeted by City Hall for clearing and that they may be billed for the work. In a move prompted by a unanimous vote from councilors present at Thursday…
Read MoreA little help from our friends
Winter Storm Uri continues to affect South Texas homes, revealing the vulnerability of some cities’ antiquated water systems and their inability to survive extreme water and climate changes. Nearly a week after the Valentine’s Day storm wrought havoc across the state, causing millions to go days without electricity or water, utility services were restored by…
Read MoreNo excuse for Allala absence, councilors decide with silence
By Marc Robertson Cotulla City Councilor Luis Allala Jr. has missed 19 of 32 meetings that have been held since he took office two years ago and was not granted an excused absence at the most recent, Thursday, April 8. According to council policy, an elected official must submit a note or make a telephone…
Read MorePD names Gutierrez Officer of the Quarter
By Breyana Segura The Pearsall Police Department has named Detective Corporal Jesse Gutierrez as the Officer of the Quarter, commending him for a proactive approach to law enforcement and a series of notable arrests. The six-year veteran earns the year’s first-quarter accolade for “Providing exemplary service to the community,” according to Police Chief Humberto Torralba…
Read MoreFatal collision
A northbound Ben & Jerry’s box truck collided with the rear of a freight truck shipping container trailer Monday afternoon, April 5, in the northbound lanes of IH-35 south of Pearsall near Melon. Police have confirmed that the driver of the truck, only identified as a San Antonio man, was killed in the collision. Authorities…
Read MoreWe stand together
Law enforcement officers and emergency responders from all agencies and services joined hands and observed a minute of silence Thursday afternoon, April 1, in commemoration of the life and service of Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Walker, who died on March 31, five days after sustaining several gunshot wounds during a…
Read MoreWIC hosts community fair in Dilley
Frio County Women, Infants & Children (WIC) collaborated with local non-profit organizations last week to host a community resource fair with the intent of giving back to the community during the pandemic and aftermath of Winter Storm Uri. WIC representatives hosted the outreach event in Dilley on Thursday, March 18. The event aimed to bring…
Read MoreLopez is Woman’s Club of Cotulla Honors Banquet Guest Speaker
The Woman’s Club of Cotulla 62nd Honors Banquet which annually honors the top three students in each high school class will be held on April 15 the Betty Avant Cafetorium on the Cotulla High School campus. The banquet, which will be at 6 p.m., will also recognize only the members of the Los Jefes Chapter…
Read MoreResults of the La Salle County Junior Livestock Show
By Marc Robertson Cotulla High School student Robert Sanchez III exhibited the grand champion steer at the annual La Salle County Junior Livestock Show on Friday, March 12, and went on to sell the animal at auction the following day for $7,000. This year’s stock show was held without crowds at the La Salle County…
Read MoreSTRANGULATION: IDENTIFYING A NEW EPIDEMIC
STRANGULATION: IDENTIFYING A NEW EPIDEMIC Conference on Crimes Against Women works with law enforcement to help investigate, reduce incidents of abuse By Marc Robertson Late on a Saturday night, a lone sheriff’s deputy responds to a call from a home on the edge of town. A fight has broken out between a couple who…
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