Area News
“I can’t wait to share this excitement
Pearsall Intermediate Science Teacher Genevieve Sindon recently attended the 16th annual Geology Camp for Teachers (G-Camp). Sindon, who has taught with the district for 13 years, returned from the 12-day camp in late July, a program geared towards providing firsthand experience with the principles of geology. The annual camp is hosted by the Department of…
Read MorePearsall Police Chief reports increase in DWI arrests
Despite a decrease in narcotics seizures during July, Pearsall Police Chief Daniel Flores is reporting an uptick in driving while intoxicated arrests since January. It was during his monthly report, the police chief noted since January his officers have arrested 33 individuals for driving while intoxicated (DWI), a number he credits to proactive policing. “For…
Read MoreFrio deputies intercept dope cargo
Suspect in possession of over a pound of marijuana A Pearsall faces felony drug charges after a routine traffic stop for a minor violation on Sunday afternoon ended in the discovery of over a pound of marijuana. Frio County deputies say that while on routine patrol, they effected a traffic stop on the driver of…
Read MorePISD terminates employee for inappropriate communication with child
“Our priority remains the safety of our students” A Pearsall ISD employee has been terminated following allegations of inappropriate communication with a student. “The district recently received information regarding inappropriate communication between a paraprofessional and a student,” Pearsall ISD Superintendent Jodi Spoor wrote in a letter released to the community on Monday, August 18. “Immediate…
Read MorePearsall residents may face rate hike
Consultant offers suggestions Study reviewed city’s operating history, debt obligations, current rate structure Following a recent rate study conducted by Capex Consulting, Pearsall citizens may soon face a hike in their water and wastewater utility bills. The objective of the rate study was to review the city’s operating and capital costs in order to develop…
Read MoreBrewing connections
Pearsall Library offers seniors weekly cup of community interaction. The city of Pearsall offers a Senior Friends and Coffee event, a program that serves as a vital resource for older adults seeking community engagement. Christine Trevino Pelfrey, who spearheads the monthly senior citizen program, said her goal aims towards providing adequate socialization and community engagement.…
Read MoreLocal schools hit the field for first scrimmages of season
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Pearsall, Dilley, Cotulla to take on SA Kennedy, Crystal City and Devine Thursday and Friday. The local high school football season unofficially kicks off this week as teams will see their first scrimmage action of the year with organized workouts against neighboring opposition. Pearsall, Dilley and Cotulla all hit the fields this…
Read MoreCouncil starts budget, tax rate talks
“The community is kicking up…” Land values increase over past year Pearsall city councilors have begun a series of finance and tax rate workshops in preparation for approving the fiscal year 2026 budget. City Manager Federico Reyes told councilors during a Tuesday, July 29, meeting that the city’s property tax valuation is $413 million, an…
Read MoreCity, county may share cost for flood mapping
$30M grant on the table As many as a thousand dams holding scores of tributaries and creeks that feed the Nueces River in its regional basin may be the subject of close study by the waterway authority in the coming year with $30 million in state funds benefiting Frio and La Salle counties. The project,…
Read MoreCourt signs 90-day burn ban for La Salle
A recommendation by La Salle County Fire Rescue Chief Daniel Mendez prompted commissioners to vote unanimously on Monday, August 11, for a ban on all outdoor burning. The order comes at the height of a period in which the county has experienced daily triple-digit temperatures and a lack of rain. According to Chief Mendez at…
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