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County governments join advocates, law enforcement in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October
FRIO COUNTY Judge Rochelle Camacho, the county commissioners’ court and other local elected officials joined Southwest Family Life Center Victim Advocate and Case Manager Corina Martinez and members of the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) in signing a proclamation acknowledging October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county. The proclamation is signed annually…
Read MoreCalendar – October 17
DINE-IN CAFE hosted by the First Church of Cotulla will be on Friday, October 18, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at 302 Center Street. All are welcome for food, fun and fellowship. APPRECIATION LUNCHEON for first responders will be hosted by the Pearsall Bridge Pastors and Churches on Friday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to…
Read MorePolice department reports decrease in calls; none arrested in warrant round-up
Despite city councilors’ concerns with patrol officers’ overtime, Pearsall Police Chief Police Daniel Flores said last week that his department was ready to move forward with the warrant round-up scheduled for Friday, October 11. The city announced last month that it would exercise a round-up of all those listed as wanted on arrest warrants. Councilor…
Read MoreA place in the sun
Occupying two charter buses, 78 members of the South Texas Syndicate arrived in downtown Cotulla as part of a specially organized tour on Saturday, October 5, for a luncheon catered by Archy’s at the Cattlemen’s in the historic Gallman Building on the corner of Front and Center streets, and to shop at La Salle Western…
Read MoreResidents will decide if city sells gas service
Referendum next year in Pearsall Pearsall city councilors will hold a special election on May 3 next year to propose a sale of the natural gas utility distribution system. The decision comes as City Hall acknowledges rising expenses in the system, an ongoing need for replacement of antiquated infrastructure and rate increases. “The selling of…
Read MorePearsall writes off over $800K in utility debt
Pearsall city councilors have voted to write off more than $800,000 in debt from the municipal utility accounts. According to Finance Director Christine Greene, the city administration has not followed annual guidelines, which has led to the $864,630.03 debt. “Typically, what would happen is your finance staff should be reviewing utility accounts that are four…
Read MoreFRIO COUNTY SHERIFF
FRIO COUNTY SHERIFF Peter Salinas was administered his oath of office Tuesday morning, October 15, by former County Judge Arnulfo Luna in a brief ceremony attended by elected officials, law enforcement officers, family and friends as well as family members of his predecessor, Mike Morse, who died last week. Salinas is a former chief of…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Monday in county, state, federal races
2024 General Election: Local offices on ballot Registered voters in Frio and La Salle counties can begin casting their ballots in the general election from Monday, October 21, onwards. The November 5 election includes offices for US president, US senators, state legislators and judges, and a number of positions in local government and law enforcement.…
Read MoreCity-county roadwork talks stalled
“Who is going to be here thirty years from now?” Although a request by the La Salle County government at Cotulla City Hall last month that road repairs be allowed within the municipal jurisdiction by precinct workers was welcomed by councilors, an actual agreement has been stopped in its tracks. City councilors learned at their…
Read More28 jailed in Frio, September 23 – October 6
Twenty-eight individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, September 23, and Sunday, October 6, 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 those being…
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