Area News

The Moore Community Improvement Club will play host to its third annual Summer Fest on Saturday, July 15. The event, billed as a celebration of community, food, music, and fun will be held at the Moore Community Center beginning at 11 a.m. “Pitmasters and barbecue enthusiasts are gathering for another exciting competition in Moore,” MCIC…

Pearsall Mayor Ben Briscoe is urging councilors to consider the merits of continuing to invest in a natural gas system after learning that routine maintenance to the line will cost $16,000. Councilors have learned from Public Works Director Hector Gandara that a 2.2-mile section of the gas utility line will be turned off temporarily on…

    Children of Frio County met at the Frio Regional Park and county fishing pond on Friday, June 30, for a day of outdoor educational activities and some hands-on instruction as part of the annual Ag Safety Day hosted by the county extension office, service providers, outdoor experts, the Texas Department of Parks &…

EVERY DAY: Sun.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Splash Pad water features, Victor Trevino Sports Complex, Polo Patino Park, Pearsall. Pearsall swimming pool, Tuesday – Fridays, 1-5 p.m. & 6-10 p.m., Sat & Sun.m 1-5 p.m. 2 & under free, 3-10 years – $1, 11 years and older –…

La Salle County commissioners voted Thursday, July 6, to begin a work agreement with a Laredo-based law firm for legal advice and to use a Washington, DC-based grant consultant for fund applications. Representing Martinez, Franklin & Morales, PPLC, Cotulla native Keith Franklin addressed the court last week with a proposal that his company provide consulting…

La Salle County commissioners voted unanimously last month to forward $25,000 to the Community Services Agency’s Housing Preservation Grant for a project that improves local residents’ handicap access in homes. In a lengthy presentation to the court in mid-June, CSA spokesperson David Ojeda Jr. said the county funds are used in the application for a…

    WELCOME TO OUR STORE – Representatives with Mumme’s held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new gun room at the Hondo store on Friday, June 30. Pictured (L-R) are Mumme’s Wildlife Specialist Lance Cote, Hondo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jenna Prevo, Mumme’s President Brendon Lowe, (Far Right, holding ribbon) Mumme’s Gun Room Manager…

District 80 State Representative Tracy O. King (D-Uvalde), joined several of his colleagues last week in attending the signing of Senate Bill 1133, relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities. This legislation establishes a grant program under the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to compensate landowners…

Medina Electric Cooperative is encouraging customers to commit to efficient use of electricity which can also help lower electric bills. Summertime in South Texas is guaranteed to bring hotter temperatures and that means most people see an increase in their energy use. Finding ways to save energy can help save on summer electric bills. •…

LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS   LA SALLE COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Zertuche administered the oaths of office Friday, June 30, to a pair of new deputies who have begun their field training and will soon be on regular patrols. New to the law enforcement agency are (Photos above, L-R) Deputy Giovanni Ayala and Deputy Katrina Hernandez. Both…