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Thursday forum features council, school board election candidates
Brush Country Chamber broadcasts live on YouTube channel The Brush Country Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that it expects to broadcast a Thursday night forum featuring those vying for election in the Cotulla city council and school board races. Set to begin at 6 p.m. on April 24, the forum will be held in the…
Read More26 jailed in La Salle, March 24 – April 6
COUNTY ARESSTS Twenty-six 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 MoreSO upgrades technology with GPS link for patrol officers’ connectivity
La Salle County commissioners have green-lighted a purchase by Sheriff Hector Ramirez of new devices that will enable the agency to remain in touch with and track its officers’ movements at all times. Offered as an upgrade to a renewable contract with Peacemaker Technology of New Braunfels, Texas, the equipment comes at a price of…
Read MoreCurrent earns Sweepstakes award at STPA convention
The Frio-Nueces Current was the winner of the coveted Sweepstakes award for excellence in journalism in the Better Newspaper Contest at the 98th annual convention of the South Texas Press Association in New Braunfels last weekend. Held from Thursday to Saturday, April 10-12, at the Marriott River Village, the event included educational seminars and presentations…
Read MoreInvestigators confirm Frio annex damaged in arson attack
Toasted: Intruder smashed windows, plowed Jeep into building before setting fire in kitchen A man who believed he was being chased intentionally set a fire using a toaster in the Frio County Annex Building in downtown Dilley early Monday morning, April 14, according to investigators. Frio County deputies say that 28-year-old Tyler Graves, who claimed…
Read MoreCemeteries grant helps upkeep at Cristo Rey
“Can we teach the county how to do this?” Designated as a site of historical significance, the Cristo Rey Cemetery beyond the southeastern outskirts of Cotulla is overseen by a management committee that hopes to secure a $20,000 grant for training in specialized upkeep. Addressing La Salle County commissioners Monday, April 14, committee chairwoman Geronima…
Read MoreCounty looks to $70M debt for buildings, park upgrade
Artificial turf project already OK’d by commissioners La Salle County property owners should not see a tax hike when elected officials agree on a debt totaling at least $70 million that they expect to repay with ad valorem revenues, according to a statement Monday, April 14, by County Judge Leodoro Martinez III. The judge said…
Read MoreSuspect arrested after online threats against constable, county judge
“I just threatened to murder you again Daniel” A Pearsall man remains in custody on felony charges following a series of vulgar personal threats against a Frio County constable and judge. Frio County deputies say emergency dispatchers received calls on Wednesday, April 9, regarding death threats made by 38-year-old Elias Salinas against an elected official.…
Read More50-YEAR REUNION
50-YEAR REUNION hosted by the Pearsall High School Class of 1975 will be on Saturday, April 26 at the Full Moon Saloon in a private party from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will be open to the public and other classes and friends after 5 p.m. Contact Abel S. Trevino at (830) 334-7716 for…
Read MoreFrio commissioners consider new salary study for county employees
Frio County commissioners will soon decide if the county will participate in a salary study to determine if employees are receiving fair and competitive pay. The discussion, led by Human Resource Director Ramiro Trevino during the Thursday, March 25, meeting, reminded the court that talks about a possible salary study began during budget season. “I…
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