Area News
Two confirmed dead after fiery crash in La Salle
Two men have been pronounced dead after a crash on IH-35 Monday afternoon, September 22, in which their vehicle was destroyed by a fast-moving fire. The Texas Highway Patrol and La Salle County Sheriff’s Office indicated Monday evening that investigators had yet to determine how many travelers had died in the collision between a work…
Read More16 jailed in La Salle, September 1 – 14
Sixteen individuals were arrested in La Salle County during the first two weeks of September 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 Safety Highway Patrol, and officers…
Read More44 jailed in Frio, August 25 – September 14
COUNTY ARRESTS Forty-four individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, August 25, and Sunday, September 14, 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 MoreCounty supports suicide prevention, awareness
SPECIAL FEATURE Woman’s Club joins judge, advocacy groups in promoting education, intervention La Salle County government leaders joined members of the Cotulla Woman’s Club, local advocates and civic representatives Wednesday, September 10, in heralding Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with a pledge to improve public understanding and intervention measures. “Each year, thousands of lives are…
Read MoreCotulla sets half-cent hike in new tax rate
Salary increases in 2026 budget Property owners in Cotulla will see a small increase in their tax rates for 2026 following a unanimous council decision on Thursday, September 11, to add a half cent to the seven cents per $100 of taxable value. The hike is expected to add a mere $114,000 to the city’s…
Read MoreCotulla man faces 10-year sentence for human smuggling
A La Salle County man with an extensive criminal background faces a ten-year prison sentence for his involvement in a 2024 human smuggling case. 81st District Attorney Audrey Louis’ office prosecuted the case on September 10, where District Judge Jennifer Dillingham handed down the sentence for Guadalupe Rodriguez III of Cotulla. According to a report…
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Festival set for Saturday at Plaza Florita
Live music, games, contests… The Cotulla Main Street Program and City Hall will host their third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 20, at Plaza Florita with live entertainment, games and food. Aimed at celebrating the community’s cultural history in a setting recognized for its significance to Cotulla’s Hispanic origins, the festival from 5…
Read MoreFather, son jailed after SO assists in federal raid
ATF agents sought local fugitive A pair of Cotulla men landed in the county jail on narcotics and weapons charges Friday, September 13, after La Salle sheriff’s deputies assisted in executing a federal arrest warrant and raided a home on the east side of town. Father and son Alcario DeLeon Jr., 46, and Jose Rey…
Read MoreSheriff orders sexually oriented business closed
Flamingos in Moore had no license, Salinas says A sexually oriented business was given a directive by the Frio County Sheriff’s Office to close until owners can meet requirements set forth by a 2012 ordinance. The Flamingos business opened last month in Moore, allegedly without obtaining the appropriate operating license. Frio County Sheriff Peter Salinas…
Read MorePlaza to prison for Dilley murder
Maximum sentence in restaurant slaying Two years after shooting a man in cold blood on Halloween night, Aaron Joel Plaza has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by District Judge Jennifer Dillingham. The September 10 sentencing came four months after Plaza pleaded guilty to the murder of Severo San Miguel. Plaza, who was 29…
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