Area News
Dilley man charged in wife’s murder
Investigators believe Graciela Oyervides was victim of abuse, torture United States Marshals took a man into custody last week after an investigation revealed he may have murdered his wife at their home in Dilley. Frio County sheriff’s deputies say they were asked to assist Dilley police officers with the death of 53-year-old Graciela Oyervides in…
Read MorePearsall youth has green light to host Bible study group after school hours
“I want to talk about God to all my fellow classmates…” 11-year-old Riley Carrizales never imagined a spark would be ignited that burned so strong the young boy would soon be spearheading a student-led Bible study group at Pearsall Junior High. The tween was inspired to start a Bible club after attending a leadership conference…
Read MoreCafecito
South Texas service agencies and healthcare providers joined with local advocacy groups, elected officials, law enforcement and first responders, judges, school district, business and church leaders at the monthly Cafecito organized by the Brush Country Chamber of Commerce in the First Church of Cotulla on Friday morning, September 6, hosted by the Cotulla Woman’s Club,…
Read More49 jailed in La Salle, August 5 – September 2
Forty-nine individuals were arrested in La Salle County during August 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 Patrol, officers of the Encinal…
Read MoreSuicide prevention is Cafecito topic Friday in Cotulla
School district, Camino Real announce new collaboration for teen crisis intervention, mental health September is the month in which advocacy groups across the state and nation help further awareness of teen suicide and related crises as a means to promote intervention and prevention, and the topic will be featured at Friday’s morning coffee meeting by…
Read MoreDA Louis named ‘Woman of Distinction’
Shortly before being sworn in for her third term in office, 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Louis has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Texas Federation of Republican Women. Louis defeated incumbent DA Rene Pena in 2017, prevailing over the office holder who had served as the district attorney for over a decade,…
Read MoreSearches reveal voter lists, phone records in harvest case
Investigators recover evidence of election law violations A search of Dilley Mayor Mary Ann Obregon’s home last week by federal investigators in connection with illegal vote harvesting allegations and findings in the residence of a Pearsall campaign worker’s home have revealed a connection to a number of Frio County elected officials. Records filed at the…
Read MorePISD votes to assist with EMS contract
Trustees support ambulance services in Frio Frio County commissioners continue to receive financial relief with monetary assistance for the emergency medical services contract now that Pearsall ISD trustees have made a unanimous decision to contribute funds. The board of trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, August 28, to work towards finalizing their fiscal budget; study…
Read MoreFRIO COUNTY WIC
FRIO COUNTY WIC officials attended the annual Texas WIC Conference August 21-23 in Austin. The event, Celebrating 50 Years: Honoring the Past. Nourishing the Future covered the evolution of the Texas WIC Program over the decades and highlighted future program directions. WIC staff also attended programs covering the best practices in nutrition and breastfeeding education…
Read More37 jailed in Frio, August 12-25
Thirty-seven individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, August 12, and Sunday, August 25, 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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