Area News
Passenger tossed cocaine stash during traffic stop, police report
A routine traffic stop Saturday evening escalated into a narcotics and weapons seizure, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old Pearsall man on felony charges. According to a report filed at the Pearsall Police Department, officers effected a traffic stop on the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Eduardo Gallardo Jr., after he committed a traffic…
Read More55 jailed in Frio, November 10 – 30
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty-five individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, November 10, and Sunday, November 30, 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 MoreLa Salle budget includes raises, some cuts
Commissioners vote this month, expect to slash shelter funds La Salle County commissioners are expecting to cast a vote this month on their 2026 budget, which includes pay raises and cuts in some funding. Although not yet finalized, the budget submitted for discussion at a special meeting Monday, December 1, showed that the court favors…
Read MoreCounty building repairs tally over $140k
Estimates provided to La Salle County commissioners Monday for repairs to two aging structures include at least $100,000 for the regional detention center at Encinal and $43,000 for the county jail in Cotulla. Presenters offering to make repairs to the Encinal facility, which houses detainees of the US Marshals Service, said gas-fired water heaters installed…
Read MoreCity will use agency for permits, inspections, code compliance
The San Antonio division of Bureau Veritas has been contracted by the city of Cotulla to begin conducting building inspections, checking code compliance and taking applications for construction permits from local residents. A unanimous decision by city councilors at a November meeting secured the privately owned company for a rake of tasks currently undertaken by…
Read MoreFrio jail fee debate continues
“At no point has it been an issue” Police chief, sheriff differ over 2011 inmate agreement Differences of opinion by law enforcement heads continue in Frio County this month, where the Pearsall city police chief and county sheriff have debated an inmate housing agreement at the local detention facility. The 13-year-old inter-local agreement governing jail…
Read More21 jailed in La Salle, Nov. 10 – 23
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-one 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, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, and…
Read MorePark drainage continues plaguing area homeowners
Residents of the southeast side of Cotulla returned to the county commissioners’ court last week with renewed pleas that action be taken to divert drainage from the county ballpark away from their homes, where they claim persistent flooding continues encroaching on their property. Among those with complaints over an apparent misdirected drainage flow were Raymond…
Read More81st JD Mental Health Court earns grant
The 81st Judicial District Mental Health Court was recently awarded a $307,346.08 grant from the Office of the Governor. “This grant is fully funded with no county match required and will significantly enhance mental health services for individuals within the district’s justice system,” 81st Judicial District Judge Jennifer Dillingham wrote in a press release. “The…
Read MorePlanning workshop addresses Encinal priorities
The city of Encinal held a strategic planning workshop this month, facilitated by Anable Consulting, bringing together council members, city staff, and engaged residents collaboratively to shape priorities for the coming year and beyond. The workshop was structured as a hands-on, team-based session, according to a press release, with blended groups of elected officials and…
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