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15 jailed in La Salle, November 24 – December 7
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifteen individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges and on warrants issued locally and in other jurisdictions. Arrests were made by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol.…
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Andrew Autrey visited the Dilley High School Library to announce the winners of the Craven’s Hallow writing and art contest. First place story and art will be published in Autrey’s new book. Winner’s included: Jacklynn Lopez, first place writing, Dante Mendez second writing, Peyzlee Ybarra, third writing; Mariah Hernandez first art, Emiliano Martinez second art,…
Read MoreLa Salle budget talks advance to vote
Tightening belts at fire department A hiring freeze at the county fire brigade and ambulance service, a reduction in employees’ cost-of-living lump sum payments and eliminating a number of positions were the focus of this week’s talks on the 2026 budget for La Salle. Commissioners voted Monday, December 8, to approve the county’s $31.25 million…
Read MoreMushrooms, guns, meth; charges for Moore man
Erratic behavior prompted deputies’ dispatch A 27-year-old man was taken to a mental health facility last Thursday after Frio County deputies responded to several calls reporting him behaving erratically in a residential community on the outskirts of Moore. According to reports filed at the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, emergency dispatchers received calls around 8:15 a.m.…
Read MoreStacked ballot awaits Frio voters in spring primaries
Suspended Camacho seeks re-election as county judge Suspended Frio County Judge Rochelle Camacho has officially placed her name on the Democratic party primary ballot, seeking a second term in office despite facing three felony indictments this year for vote harvesting. Camacho was indicted on May 1 and remains suspended without pay following a May 12…
Read MoreHospital breaks ground on multimillion-dollar rebuild
“Transform healthcare delivery” Officials and staff at Frio Regional Hospital in Pearsall, in partnership with the Frio Hospital District, held groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday, December 9, marking the beginning of a major expansion and modernization project. Hospital administrators are reporting the rebuild will “transform healthcare delivery for residents of Frio County and the surrounding region.”…
Read MoreCertificate delays expected at county clerk’s office
Despite the immediate replacement of outgoing Frio County Clerk Aaron Ibarra by county commissioners, birth and death certificates will be temporarily unavailable. The unavailability of the documents is solely due to a change in the signatory who must legally certify the vital records. Commissioners voted unanimously on November 21 to appoint former county treasurer Anna…
Read MoreChristmas events
‘NIGHT OF LIGHTS’ hosted by the city of Perarsall on Friday, December 5, includes a downtown lighted parade along Oak Street at 6 p.m., folowed by the annual Christmas celebration beside the City Hall Annex, featuring the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree, a visit from Santa Claus, refreshments, vendors, a Tamalada, a gingerbread house…
Read MoreFrio deputies recover stolen welders in separate investigations
Frio County sheriff’s deputies recovered two stolen welding machines this month, prompting the arrest of a Moore man and an ongoing investigation into a Lytle man. According to a report filed at the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to a residence along FM 462 on Saturday, November 15, after the homeowners reported stolen property. Deputies…
Read MoreCotulla eyes Las Palmas hill for housing development
An undeveloped area of a commercial and residential park near IH-35 in Cotulla has become a focus for addressing an ongoing housing shortage in the community and may soon see new construction, according to a recent council decision. A vote at the November meeting of the Cotulla City Council secured the assistance of consultant Able…
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