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26 jailed in La Salle, May 13 – 26
COUNTY ARRESTS Twenty-six 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 MoreSalinas honored in clinic renaming
“We were all united” For nearly her whole life, Alma H. Salinas has fought for health equity in Pearsall. Her tireless efforts did not go unnoticed, as the local South Texas Rural Health Services (STRHS) building was re-named in her honor. Salinas, joined by family, city and county elected officials, and STRHS board members, gathered…
Read More“WE ARE DOWN TO 24 HOURS”
Interview with City Administrator David Wright Cotulla begins summer with wells out of action Average daily water usage in Cotulla has passed the million-gallon mark this month and may continue to rise, although supply capabilities are restricted to only two wells and storage capacity will not provide more than a day’s worth in the event…
Read MoreStore raid reveals weed with meth, illegal gaming
Ledger may indicate narcotics sales to minors, investigators say An investigation and surveillance lasting more than a month at a convenience store in Cotulla resulted in a raid by a special response team of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office early Friday, May 24, and two arrests on drug charges related to the alleged sale…
Read MoreHospital board contributes to Frio EMS contract
“Some people are good to complain, but not good to help…” After seeking monetary assistance from municipalities and school districts in Frio County for emergency medical services, commissioners learned this week they will soon see some financial relief from the hospital board. Contingent on participation in quarterly performance reviews of Allegiance, the hospital board has…
Read MoreCourt moves ahead with splash pad for county park
Green light from commissioners… Children will soon be given an opportunity to beat the summer heat and use a new play space at Martinez Park on the outskirts of Cotulla, county commissioners having agreed this month to install a splash pad at the site. The project is launched after a unanimous decision Monday, May 13,…
Read More50 jailed in Frio, May 6-19
COUNTY ARRESTS Fifty individuals were arrested in Frio County between Monday, May 6, and Sunday, May 19, 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…
Read MoreDilley city funds earn interest
Dilley councilors learned last week that a decision to invest money into escrow accounts has proven lucrative for the city government while putting critical infrastructure projects into action. Under the direction of City Administrator Henry Arredondo, councilors invested millions from a bond sale into an escrow account during the 2022 fiscal year. Arredondo said the…
Read MorePISD & CISD oaths of office
PEARSALL ISD Trustees (L-R) Diana Hughes in Place 7, Adriann Lozano Ramirez in Place 4, Marco Reyes in Place 3, and Lionel Gandara in Place 5 took their oaths of office at a school board meeting on Wednesday, May 15, following their wins in the May 4 elections. Hughes takes the seat of retiring Trustee…
Read MoreVoters pick nominees in run-off elections
Frio commissioner, Dist. 23 congressional candidates on ballots Frio County voters are heading to the polls this week to pick their Democratic Party candidate for commissioner in Precinct 1. In both Frio and La Salle counties, voters are also choosing their Republican nominee for the office of US congressman in District 23, where incumbent Rep.…
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