Area News
Domestic dispute ends in drug arrest
A call regarding family violence escalated into a significant narcotics bust at a local residence in Pearsall earlier this month. According to a report filed at the Pearsall Police Department, officers were dispatched to a home on Devilbiss Street on the city’s southwest side after a family violence call was received just before midnight on…
Read MoreCity continues talks on animal control
Overpopulation presents problems; funding request may cover extra expenses Animal Control Officer Crystal Coronado has presented stark figures to Pearsall city councilors highlighting an urgent need for action as the city continues to see significant animal overpopulation issues. Coronado’s presentation revealed that she handled 116 animals between July 1 and October 1. Of those, two…
Read MoreSix successful years: Council receives report on Pearsall Hispanic Heritage Festival
Albert Martinez, the event organizer behind Pearsall’s successful annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, celebrated a milestone last week, marking the end of a six-year contract after drawing over 5,000 attendees to the event. While city councilors lauded the festival’s consistent growth, the conclusion of the contract has opened discussions regarding the future direction of the venue…
Read MoreDilley man charged after drunk-driving crash leaves two injured
A night of club hopping ended in a drunk-driving crash by a Dilley man and injuries to a passenger early Saturday morning. Records filed at the Frio County Sheriff’s Office show a call was received by emergency dispatchers regarding an erratic driver traveling in the southbound lanes of IH-35 near Milemarker 97 around 2:30 a.m.…
Read MoreCotulla preps for new trash service
At least 1,600 new trash bins have been delivered to the city of Cotulla this month and are being readied for distribution to all municipal service customers. The wheeled bins are being individually barcode-labeled for addresses on the city’s trash service roster, and customers will be notified when weekly collections will take place. City Administrator…
Read MoreGrand Opening
LIQUOR WELL at Deer Run and the IH-35 access road in Cotulla held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning, November 21, with owner Adam Lowe and his wife Ashley joined by Cotulla Mayor Sandra Luna, La Salle County Judge Leodoro Martinez III, County Commissioner Erasmo Ramirez, members of the Brush Country Chamber…
Read MoreDevine teen faces charges in Kids Are First school burglary
A 13-year-old was taken into custody Monday night after his parents discovered he was responsible for a break-in at the Kids Are First childcare center in Pearsall earlier this month. The crime was reported Monday, November 10, and involved over $1,000 in damages and stolen property. The school was forced to close temporarily. Damage included…
Read MoreTraffic stop reveals methamphetamine cargo taped under SUV’s hood
Pearsall police officers arrested three habitual offenders following a traffic stop that uncovered a significant amount of methamphetamine last week. Patrol officers stopped a 2010 Ford Edge near the intersection of FM 1581 and IH-35 for traffic violation and identified the driver as 46-year-old Raul Martinez. The man was accompanied by passengers Richard Rodriguez, 34,…
Read MorePolice confirm Pearsall arsonist remains at large
Authorities encourage community vigilance Pearsall Police Lieutenant Nathaniel Ximenez confirmed this week that the department has not identified a suspect in a recent series of intentionally set fires. “Right now we are waiting on the fire marshal’s report,” Ximenez said in a phone interview Monday afternoon. “Since we responded to the same house twice over…
Read MoreCommissioners pick former treasurer to serve as county clerk
Hernandez named to seat from field of applicants after Ibarra resignation Frio County commissioners have voted unanimously to fill the county clerk vacancy by appointing former treasurer Anna Hernandez to the role. The appointment follows the resignation of County Clerk Aaron Ibarra, who submitted a letter of resignation citing November 30 as his last day…
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