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FRIO COUNTY oaths of office were administered Thursday morning, January 2, in the district courtroom to those who prevailed in the November general election for local government and law enforcement positions, with County Judge Rochelle Camacho presiding. Pictured at the ceremony are (L-R) Frio County Tax Collector/Assessor Anna Alaniz, Pct. 2 Constable Earl Heath, Sheriff…
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From James Keith Director, Public & Government Relations During the holiday season many companies, small and large, depend on your business to stay open year-round. We all have our favorite shops for handmade goods or flavors we can’t resist. At Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) we want to help make sure they stick around. Every day…
Read MoreCCSCT seeks applicants for board of directors
The Community Council of South Central Texas is looking for applicants to fill two vacancies on its board of directors. Seats include the 1 Low-Income Sector Seat and the 1 Elected Official Seat. Applicants for the the 1 Low-Income Sector Seat are not required to be low-income, but must have experience working with or understand…
Read More26 jailed in La Salle, December 9 – 19
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-six individuals were arrested in La Salle County over a ten-day period in December 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,…
Read MoreCity’s $59K LED project paid with rescue funds
Improved street lighting throughout Pearsall The city of Pearsall officially completed the streetlight replacement project last month, estimated to save the municipality thousands of dollars annually in electricity. The expenditure was covered by federal monies handed down as part of the support to government entities working their way out of financial distress caused by the…
Read MoreCity sets policy on fee waivers for convention center
Government entities, schools, service organizations, law enforcement and state agencies will be able to use the AB Alexander Convention Center in Cotulla free of charge once a year without having to make a formal request to the council, following a new policy directive that puts the process into an application form. According to City Hall,…
Read MoreNewsmakers of the Year: La Salle County Sheriff Hector Ramirez
SPECIAL FEATURE “It’s why I was put here,” the newly elected sheriff of La Salle County says of his belief in a life purpose. “Helping the community comes first.” The 42-year-old constable carried out two successful election campaigns in 2024, first prevailing over incumbent Sheriff Anthony Zertuche in the Democratic primary in March to become…
Read MoreCity hopes cameras deter dumpers
Following complaints from residents regarding illegal dumping in several areas of the community, the city of Pearsall has received grant funding to install cameras in hopes of deterring unlawful trash disposal. The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) has awarded the city three cameras through its Reconyx Illegal Dumping Camera Program grant. According to a…
Read MoreSuspect charged in Pearsall shooting
“This was a cold-blooded murder” The Pearsall Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Friday, December 27, that suspect Joshua Benavidez had been arrested on a first-degree felony charge for the murder of Luciano Morales Jr. The 32-year-old had been listed as a person of interest and subsequently as the prime suspect in…
Read MorePVFD lauds Torres with top honors for 2024
Firefighter of the Year The Pearsall Volunteer Fire Department named Vicente Torres Jr. as Firefighter of the Year on Monday, December 16. Torres joined the department in July 2023, driven by his motivation to help those in need during emergency situations. “I give credit to Steve and Linda Parsons; they helped me get into the…
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