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READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT – Members of Cotulla High School’s student organizations and clubs are among the nominees to the annual Homecoming Court, whose titleholders will be announced during ceremonies at the Cotulla Cowboys’ varsity football game in Myers Memorial Stadium on Friday evening, September 15. The court includes (Front row, L-R) Freshman Class…

The Super Blue Moon, one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year, rises in the night sky over Pearsall Wednesday, August 30. The event marked the last Super Blue Moon until 2037. This Blue Moon was a “supermoon,” a popular term for a full moon that is closer to Earth, making it appear…

OWNERS STRUGGLING WITH UNFILLED JOB OPENINGS “WITHOUT SKILLED APPLICANTS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE LEFT TO FILL THE GAP IN THEIR WORKFORCE…”   Owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 23 percent, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly jobs report. Labor costs, reported as the…

COTULLA’S NEW MAIN STREET PROGRAM MANAGER LAYS PLANS FOR FESTIVAL, DOWNTOWN EVENTS For Cotulla Main Street Program Manager Margie Gonzalez, confirmation that the city will host a Hispanic festival at Plaza Florita in September means life is coming back to one of the community’s most beloved venues. Gonzalez was promoted by the city administration this…

“THIS IS DEFINITELY A RESCUE…” “WITH THE HOT CONDITIONS AND THESE PEOPLE BEING CRAMMED IN A TIGHT SPACE, THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE OUTCOME,” Encinal police foiled a human smuggling attempt where four undocumented immigrants were found inside an external gas tank on Friday, August 25. According to a report on…

The Frio County unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent in July, up from the 3.5 percent rate of the previous month in the Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) jobs report. The unemployment rate is lower than the 4.2 percent rate of the 13-county Workforce Development Area and lower than the 4.5 percent rate for Texas. Frio…

The LOVE’S Travel Center in Encinal held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 24. Present for the event were City Administrator David Wright, La Salle County Judge Leodoro Martinez III and other city and county officials, Cotulla Chamber employees and board members, as well as Love’s District Manager Cruz Garza, Manager Guadalupe Gonzalez…

“TO IMPROVE OVERALL SERVICE IN THE COUNTY…BUT THERE ARE STRINGS THAT COME WITH THAT,” In an effort to help offset the cost of emergency medical services, the Frio County hospital board is offering financial support to Frio County, contingent on participation in quarterly performance reviews of the approved contractor. Frio Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer…

KNOW WHAT’S BELOW: With cooler weather on the horizon as fall approaches, many homeowners are taking the opportunity of weekends to make time for DIY projects around the house. Medina Electric Cooperative is encouraging those with projects to practice safe digging habits. Whether it be landscaping around the yard or perhaps putting in a new…

DONATIONS TO BENEFIT AMANDA’S PANTRY FOR THE HOLIDAYS Throughout the month of September, library fines and lost item charges will be cleared from accounts with donations of non-perishable food items to the Alexander Memorial or La Salle County libraries as part of Fine Forgiveness Month. Items collected during the month will be donated to Amada’s…