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Council set to approve budget, hike gas rates
Lack of a quorum prevented the Cotulla City Council from closing out its budget negotiations with a vote at a meeting last week, leaving Thursday, September 26, as the last opportunity to lock in their financing before the new fiscal cycle begins. The last discussion on the proposed budget was held Thursday, Sept. 12, and…
Read MoreFrio jobless rate surges to 4.6 percent: Is CoreCivic closure to blame?
Frio County’s unemployment rate soared to 4.6 percent in August, up from the four-percent rate of the previous month, according to Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) in its recent jobs report. The announcement came after federal authorities confirmed in June that the CoreCivic family immigration facility on the outskirts of Dilley would close within 60 days.…
Read MoreCourt picks new pay scale over Werling study
“There will be no more grading system…” A year after Frio County officials used a third-party study to increase salaries substantially, the court has agreed to eliminate the grading system and adopt an in-house pay scale. According to Human Resource Director Ramiro Trevino, the county will eliminate the salary grade pay scale Dr. Stephen Werling…
Read MoreMavericks 4H Baggin and Snaggin fundraiser slated for October 12
The Mavericks 4H 3rd annual Baggin & Snaggin fundraiser event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at the Frio County Junior Livestock Show Barn in Pearsall. The event, which includes a Cabrito Cook-Off, Kids Goat Ranch Rodeo, Goat Roping and Cornhole Tournament, is an annual fundraiser for the Mavericks 4H Club and provides funds for…
Read More16th annual Bigfoot VFD BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday
Barbecue brisket and Kiolbassa sausage plates will be sold for $14 beginning at 11 a.m. “We always have a bake sale with homemade treats and some great items in our bid sheet and ticket auctions, too,” Bigfoot VFD representative Denise Woody said. “Since we always strive to improve our service to our community, we’ve added…
Read MoreCowboys’ & Cowgirls Homecoming
Cotulla ISD celebrated its Homecoming week with its traditional parade through downtown on Thursday evening, September 12, featuring floats bearing the high school varsity football team, the junior varsity and younger teams, cheerleaders from all campuses, student organizations, the high school marching band, administrators, teachers and parents, and local law enforcement and emergency responders. (CURRENT…
Read More22 jailed in La Salle, Sept. 3 – 15
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-two 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, troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway…
Read MoreCity, county celebrate new Chamber of Commerce opening
The Pearsall Chamber of Commerce held its grand opening celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening, September 11. Operating under a new name, The Chamber of Pearsall, Board President Eduardo Sanchez says he and his fellow board members are excited to promote Pearsall and help bolster its economic growth. “We at The Chamber of…
Read MoreMissing teenager last reported in Dilley area
Alyssa Marie Rodriguez has been reported missing and is believed to be in the Dilley area. Rodriguez went missing on Sunday, August 11 in San Antonio. The 17-year old has dark hair and dark eyes and has family in Dilley. If anyone sees her they are asked to call the Frio County Sheriff’s Office at…
Read MorePearsall police sent 19 cases for prosecution, cite lab delays for slow process on others
“We are waiting on results…” While the Pearsall Police Department reports that it continues combing through current and backlogged criminal cases, the 81st District Attorney’s Office is reporting the department has only submitted 19 cases for prosecution for 2024. “It can take three months to a year for us to get those labs back,” Lt.…
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