Area News
New world screwworm: Distaster declared, checkpoint established
Eradicated in 1966, species’ return has experts scrambling to control infestation Nearly a year after farmers and ranchers were first notified of a potential threat to their agricultural operations, the New World screwworm (NWS) outbreak was confirmed in La Salle County on Monday. The metallic green-blue colored fly with large orange eyes is about twice…
Read MoreForty-seven jailed in Frio, May 25 – June 7
COUNTY ARRESTS Forty-seven individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, May 25, and Sunday, June 7, 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 MoreCity’s $10M sewer upgrade underway
Zero-interest debt starts ball rolling… Cotulla city councilors voted last week to take the next step in their long-term plan for a system-wide upgrade to the municipal wastewater works, beginning with the sale of $1.5 million in certificates of obligation. The funds represent the city’s portion of the project that amounts to $10 million and…
Read MoreLocal school districts to offer no-cost summer meals
Pearsall, Dilley and Cotulla ISDs will offer no cost summer meals beginning in June for children and teens ages 18 and under and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21. Eligible students will receive breakfast and lunch through the Summer Meal Program. Meals at Pearsall ISD will be served at the following locations: Ted…
Read MoreMay storms hammer South Texas
A pair of severe thunderstorms rolled through Frio County on Tuesday, May 26, unleashing torrential rains, destructive lightning strikes, and widespread utility disruptions that capped off a historically wet month for the region. The first wave of severe weather hit mid-afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning just after 3 p.m.,…
Read MoreSigned, seal, delivered
The Southwest Texas College Board of Trustees in Uvalde accepted its first college district annexation application from La Salle County on Tuesday, May 26, marking the first step in a process that will allow the institution to establish a satellite college in Cotulla, offering vocational and specialized training to local students pursuing careers in a…
Read More20 jailed in La Salle, May 11 – 31
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the last three weeks of May 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…
Read MoreLongtime staff members purchase Current
“It is a profound priviledge and vital responsibility” Frio-Nueces Current managing editor Manuel Azocar III and business manager Kasie Rendon have purchased the newspaper from longtime owner and publisher Craig Garnett. The sale, which became effective June 1, leaves the new owners in charge of all operations — reporting, advertising sales and distribution. The newspaper…
Read MoreCISD to offer Grab-and-Go summer meals at high school
The Cotulla ISD Child Nutrition Department will host the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, offering Grab and Go at meals at Cotulla High School. The Summer Food Service Program provides free and nutritious meals to all children from ages one year to 18 years old. Meals will be served at the following locations: Encinal Elementary…
Read MorePrank gone too far: Seniors booted from grad ceremony
“A priviledge, not a right…” Twenty Cotulla High School seniors were barred from walking across the stage at their graduation ceremony last Friday, following an overnight senior prank that district officials say crossed the line into unauthorized entry and vandalism. According to an official statement from the Cotulla Independent School District, the incident occurred overnight…
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