Area News
Police chief slams media narratives
“It’s a slap in the face…” Flores describes complaints as lies Pearsall Police Chief Daniel Flores took a stand against social media criticism earlier this month, delivering a detailed monthly report while dismissing online narratives over recent shootings as “ridiculous lies.” The chief’s remarks came during a Tuesday, April 14, meeting when he addressed the…
Read MorePearsall scraps jail deal
City terminates longstanding contract over medical costs A long-standing agreement between the city of Pearsall and Frio County reached a breaking point last week, as city officials moved to terminate a 2011 contract governing inmate housing and medical responsibilities. The Tuesday, April 14, decision follows years of mounting tension over the financial and legal liabilities…
Read More21 jailed in La Salle, March 30 – April 12
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-one 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 and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol.…
Read MoreDeputies snare Moore meth dealer
A routine traffic stop for a minor violation resulted in the arrest of a Moore woman last Friday and the disruption of what authorities are calling a significant narcotics distribution operation. Samantha Gonzales, 45, was taken into custody shortly after 1 p.m. on April 10 and faces a first-degree felony charge of manufacture and delivery…
Read MoreNone hurt in Dilley school bus crash
A group of eighth-grade athletes and their coach narrowly escaped injury early Saturday morning after a pickup truck slammed into the back of their school bus. The collision occurred around 6:45 p.m. April 11 at the intersection of FM 1582 and HWY 85. According to a report filed at the Frio County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Read More18 jailed in Frio, March 23 – April 5
COUNTY ARREST Eighteen individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, March 23, and Sunday, April 5, 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 MoreCASA receives donation
CONOCO PHILLIPS recently presented the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas with a check for $3,500 toward their volunteer advocacy for children who have been removed from abusive or neglectful homes and are going through the foster and adoptive care processes. The volunteer organization reaches children in several South Texas counties. Advocates take on…
Read MoreHigh-speed crash
NINE PEOPLE were injured, with three requiring emergency airlift to a San Antonio hospital, as the result of a high-speed crash on the IH-35 access road near Caiman Creek, approximately 20 miles south of Cotulla, shortly after 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Preliminary reports from the scene indicated that the Texas Highway Patrol had been…
Read MoreCuellar praises CHA’s work on anniversary, gives hope for more funding, resources
The Cotulla Housing Authority is approaching its 60th anniversary, a milestone celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, with local officials and a presentation from District 28 US Congressman Henry Cuellar. The congressman met with CHA Director Sandra Ramos, Cotulla Mayor Sandra Luna, La Salle County Judge Leodoro Martinez III, housing authority board members, staff and residents…
Read MoreAssailant cuffed after failed home invasion
Doorbell camera reveals forcible entry attempts A Dilley man is behind bars this week following a violent early-morning confrontation at a local apartment complex on Sunday. Rodolfo Romo Jr. was arrested shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, April 5; he now faces multiple charges, including a third-degree felony for assault on a peace officer, a Class…
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