Area News
La Salle biker death under investigation
The Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation this week into the death of a motorcyclist who crashed near Gardendale on Sunday evening, January 26. Identified as John Nicolas Ruiz of Cotulla, the man had been traveling south on IH-35 shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday when his motorcycle left the roadway and…
Read MoreFRIO COUNTY GRAND CHAMPION
Sofia Rodriguez of the Dilley FFA was awarded the grand championship for her steer in the Frio County Junior Livestock Show last weekend and sold the animal on Saturday morning, January 25, for $20,000. The four-day event included a range of youth projects on display representing the FFA and 4-H clubs, with livestock in steers…
Read MorePassenger killed in smuggler crash
Multi-agency response in pursuit Six-hour manhunt with drones results in suspect’s capture A 21-year-old Mexican national was tracked and caught by officers from several agencies late Saturday, January 25, after fleeing the scene of a crash in which one of his passengers was killed and six seriously injured. Identified as Arnulfo Vasquez Longoria, the man…
Read MoreSchool board agrees on Rodriguez retirement deal
Superintendent’s contract expires June 30 Pearsall ISD trustees accepted a voluntary retirement agreement with superintendent Dr. Nobert Rodriguez following a lengthy closed session discussion at their Wednesday, January 22, meeting. Dr. Rodriguez’ current contract was set to expire on June 20 of this year. He and the board also came to an agreement to pay…
Read MoreCounty advances splash pad plan
A directive to add more family recreation facilities to the La Salle County sports complex at Martinez Park has prompted commissioners to take the next step towards building a splash pad at the site. A unanimous vote Monday, January 13, served to select one of two finalists in the construction bidding process, and commissioners chose…
Read MoreCotulla tax revenues increase
Late 2024 boost in retail sales, hotel bookings The city of Cotulla collected more in sales and hotel occupancy tax revenues over the past month than at the same time last year, which administrators describe as encouraging for economic growth in the community. According to the city’s interim accounting officer, the January disbursement of sales…
Read MorePearsall considers legalizing Bingo
Will voters have choice on May 3? Pearsall councilors will decide next month whether to hold a special election that would allow citizens to decide if Bingo should be allowed within the incorporated city limits. City Manager Federico Reyes told councilors that, according to Texas Municipal League (TML) legal counsel, an election must be held…
Read MoreNo challengers yet in city election
Four Pearsall council seats on ballot Four Pearsall city councilors are seeking re-election on the May 3 ballot, which will also include a number of legislative amendment propositions. According to documents filed at City Hall, incumbents James Leal, Ramiro Trevino, Sonia Hernandez and Racheal Garza have all placed their name on the ballot for the…
Read MoreSouth Texas freezes in winter snap
Ice on highway contributes to overnight crashes Multi-vehicle pile-up at Nueces River, secondary crashes: “I’ve lost count” Despite having been warned that temperatures would drop and that a mix of rain and sleet would be hazardous, scores of drivers braved icy conditions on South Texas roads Monday night, January 20, and came to grief in…
Read MoreCouncil delays decision on Garcia’s seat
Failed to attend three meetings… No call for excused absence since late 2024 The apparent failure by a Cotulla city councilor to attend three consecutive monthly meetings has put into question whether he should be allowed to keep the seat to which he was elected. The code governing councilor attendance specifies that failure to attend…
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