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Laredo couple nabbed with 2-lb. marijuana cargo
A Laredo couple who had two sleeping toddlers in the backseat of their vehicle were arrested Friday night after Frio County deputies discovered two pounds of marijuana in the trunk of the sedan. Deputies say the Friday, December 13, traffic stop occurred shortly after 1 a.m. near Milemarker 96 in the southbound lanes of IH-35.…
Read MoreHouse fire likely caused by electrical flaw, chief says
Trailer was being renovated A vacant mobile home undergoing renovations caught fire Thursday morning on Pearsall’s south side. Pearsall Fire Chief Placido Aguilar said the department was dispatched to the Thursday, December 12, structure fire on Carter Street around 10:15 a.m. When firefighters arrived at the home, they discovered the living room and kitchen fully…
Read MoreCamino Real building completion delayed over window blinds
Strings attached? After a three-year delay in the rehabilitation of a county-owned building, Frio County commissioners continue to express frustration over the uncertainty of an opening date. “What is the status of the Camino Real building?” Pct. 4 Commissioner Danny Cano said during a Tuesday, December 10 meeting. Cano, along with Frio County Judge Rochelle…
Read MoreFrio lays out ARPA fund disbursement plan
Frio County commissioners have been stewards of the federal COVID-19 recovery funds since May 2021 and have made disbursements of the remaining monies across the county. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), served as a vital lifeline to the county in 2021 after county officials were tasked with having to cut the budget by nearly…
Read MoreCouncil votes to end all broadcasts
“Spew lies and accusations…” A swift vote by the Cotulla City Council on Thursday evening, December 12, has put an end to both the live-stream and later online broadcasting of all its public meetings. The council began its live stream each month during the coronavirus pandemic and when meetings were moved into the AB Alexander…
Read MoreHighway closed at Cotulla during crash investigation
Emergency responders dispatched to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash at Cotulla during the pre-dawn hours of Monday, December 16, ordered closure of the interstate and assistance in the rescue of injured travelers. According to a brief report by the Texas Highway Patrol this week, the incident remains under investigation, notably what may have caused…
Read MoreCity considers housing authority lawsuit
An alleged failure by the Cotulla Housing Authority to provide City Hall with a set of financial records and meeting minutes dating back four decades has prompted councilors to seek legal advice on whether to file suit against the agency. Councilors met with Attorney Steve Pena behind closed doors for an hour Thursday, December 12,…
Read More23 jailed in La Salle, Nov. 25 – Dec. 8
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-three individuals were arrested in La Salle County over the past two weeks on a range of felony and misdemeanor charges as well as 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…
Read MoreWeather may have played part in freighter crash
Driver unhurt in avocado truck flip A loss of traction due to weather conditions on Saturday evening has been listed as a likely cause of a freight truck carrying avocados overturning on IH-35, forcing a lane closure during the emergency response and clean-up. Frio County deputies are reporting that the truck driver, a San Antonio…
Read MoreCommissioners agree on Urban Road speed limit
Several complaints lodged against commercial truck drivers reaching excessive speeds along Urban Road have led Frio County commissioners to regulate the speed limit. Pct. 4 Commissioner Danny Cano said residents who live along the farm-to-market road outside Dilley have voiced concerns regarding drivers of commercial vehicles traveling at high rates of speed. “I have not…
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