FOOD DRIVE hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Cotulla. The church is accepted canned goods and non-perishable items. A collection tub is available at the Cotulla/La Salle County Chamber of Commerce, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BELONG, a nonprofit Community-Based Care provider for abused and neglected children, is in need of items for a family in Cotulla. Needed are a table with four chairs, a child’s 5-point harness toddler seat, and a baby gate. Call or email Belong Permanency Specialist Cassandra Gonzalez at (830) 928-1770, cgonzalez@sjrctexas.org.
OLD PHOTOS of the Plaza Florita and of Florence Chiles Maltsberger are needed by the city of Cotulla for its historic restoration project at the plaza, which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its cultural significance to Cotulla. Anyone with photos can send them to Karina Sauceda at karina.saucedamainstreet@gmail.com or call her at (830) 879-2367
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas to help speak up for children in foster and custody hearings. Training classes are available; call Connie Lopez at (830) 267-1025 for information.
FOOD DRIVE hosted by the First United Methodist Church of Cotulla. The church is accepted canned goods and non-perishable items. A collection tub is available at the Cotulla/La Salle County Chamber of Commerce, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BELONG, a nonprofit Community-Based Care provider for abused and neglected children, is in need of items for a family in Cotulla. Needed are a table with four chairs, a child’s 5-point harness toddler seat, and a baby gate. Call or email Belong Permanency Specialist Cassandra Gonzalez at (830) 928-1770, cgonzalez@sjrctexas.org.
OLD PHOTOS of the Plaza Florita and of Florence Chiles Maltsberger are needed by the city of Cotulla for its historic restoration project at the plaza, which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its cultural significance to Cotulla. Anyone with photos can send them to Karina Sauceda at karina.saucedamainstreet@gmail.com or call her at (830) 879-2367
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas to help speak up for children in foster and custody hearings. Training classes are available; call Connie Lopez at (830) 267-1025 for information.
“PHILL THE BOX” clothing drive hosted as a fundraiser by the Dilley Band Boosters, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 4, in front of the Lowe’s grocery store at Hwy 85 and IH-35 in Dilley. Boosters and students collect bags of adult and children’s clean clothing, shoes, and accessories, handbags, backpacks, hats, gloves, ties, belts and wallets. Bake sale also scheduled at same location. All proceeds go to the Dilley band program.
PEARSALL ROTARY CLUB meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Frio Regional Hospital; the public is invited. Guest speakers include local business and government leaders.
DILLEY BAND BOOSTERS will hold their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the DHS Band Hall. All band parents and supporters are encouraged to attend.
SPANISH NIGHT at Cotulla High School will include the program ‘Discover the Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World’ from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the CHS Betty Avant Cafetorium. Light snacks and refreshments will be available with music and a slide show of students’ work accompanied by a performance by the Mariachi Cotuleño. For information, contact Manuel Ramos at (830) 879-2374 ext. 2076 or manuel.ramos@cotullaisd.net, or Patricia Hernandez at (830) 879-2374 ext. 2043 or at patricia.hernandez@cotullaisd.net.
SPRING EVENT hosted by the Frio County WIC office will be held on Thursday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Park downtown in Dilley under the gazebo
BENEFIT PLATE SALE will be held on Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Claudio Gonzales VFW Post #9195 in Pearsall. Barbecue chicken and sausage plates will be sold for $12.
HYDRANT FLUSHING by the city of Pearsall will occur on Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22. Hydrants west of Oak St. will be flushed on March 21 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and those East of Oak St. will be flushed on March 22 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
NEW HOURS for the office of the Frio County District Clerk are now in effect. The office closes for business to the public at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, but will still be available by phone and/or email until 5 p.m. Office hours for Fridays are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BELONG, a nonprofit Community-Based Care provider for abused and neglected children, is in need of items for a family in Cotulla. Needed are a table with four chairs, a child’s 5-point harness toddler seat, and a baby gate. Call or email Belong Permanency Specialist Cassandra Gonzalez at (830) 928-1770, cgonzalez@sjrctexas.org.
ONLINE PAYMENTS are now being accepted by the office of the Frio County Clerk for court fees. A link is available on the county website with instructions on how to properly submit a payment. For assistance, call(830) 334-2214.
LA SALLE COUNTY WIC CENTER services are available by appointment or on a limited schedule. For information, appointments and benefits inquiries, call (830) 876-9755.
FRIO COUNTY WIC CENTER provides services for women, infants, and children under age 5, Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 6 p.m.; and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is taking steps to ensure clients’ safety; special procedures are in place. Call (830) 334-0090 for information.
PROPERTY OWNERS who have purchased land with an existing water well should register all existing operable wells with the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District within 90 days of closing a transaction transferring the ownership of the land or groundwater rights relating to an existing well. Call the WGCD at (830) 876-3801 or visit the district office at 2881 Hwy. 277 West in Carrizo Springs.
PERSONAL CARE services offered through Outreach Health, including emergency response, habilitation, and self-directed services to those qualifying through Medicaid StarPlus, StarKids, Amerigroup, MCOs and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability. Call (855) 793-0081 for information.
NEW HOURS for the office of the Frio County District Clerk are now in effect. The office closes for business to the public at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, but will still be available by phone and/or email until 5 p.m. Office hours for Fridays are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BELONG, a nonprofit Community-Based Care provider for abused and neglected children, is in need of items for a family in Cotulla. Needed are a table with four chairs, a child’s 5-point harness toddler seat, and a baby gate. Call or email Belong Permanency Specialist Cassandra Gonzalez at (830) 928-1770, cgonzalez@sjrctexas.org.
ONLINE PAYMENTS are now being accepted by the office of the Frio County Clerk for court fees. A link is available on the county website with instructions on how to properly submit a payment. For assistance, call(830) 334-2214.
LA SALLE COUNTY WIC CENTER services are available by appointment or on a limited schedule. For information, appointments and benefits inquiries, call (830) 876-9755.
FRIO COUNTY WIC CENTER provides services for women, infants, and children under age 5, Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 6 p.m.; and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is taking steps to ensure clients’ safety; special procedures are in place. Call (830) 334-0090 for information.
PROPERTY OWNERS who have purchased land with an existing water well should register all existing operable wells with the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District within 90 days of closing a transaction transferring the ownership of the land or groundwater rights relating to an existing well. Call the WGCD at (830) 876-3801 or visit the district office at 2881 Hwy. 277 West in Carrizo Springs.
PERSONAL CARE services offered through Outreach Health, including emergency response, habilitation, and self-directed services to those qualifying through Medicaid StarPlus, StarKids, Amerigroup, MCOs and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability. Call (855) 793-0081 for information.
COFFEE WITH THE CHAMBER, hosted by the Cotulla – La Salle County Chamber of Commerce at City Hall on Main Street in Cotulla, 9 a.m. Friday, March 24, with networking and information on businesses and civic activities. The public is invited.
REFRESH YOUR FAITH Hope and Healing Catholic Women’s Conference will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall. Program speakers include Robert Rogers, Bonnie Abadie and music by Eve. Early registration ends March 3 and is $45 and includes a T-shirt. Late registration is also $45 but does not include a shirt. Register online at ihmptx.ticketleap.com or the day of the event at 7 a.m. A light breakfast and lunch are included. For information, call Mari Benavides at (830) 444-9262.
REFRESH YOUR FAITH Hope and Healing Catholic Women’s Conference will be on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall. Program speakers include Robert Rogers, Bonnie Abadie and music by Eve. Early registration ends March 3 and is $45 and includes a T-shirt. Late registration is also $45 but does not include a shirt. Register online at ihmptx.ticketleap.com or the day of the event at 7 a.m. A light breakfast and lunch are included. For information, call Mari Benavides at (830) 444-9262.
MEETING of the Huajilla Unit of Texas Retired Teachers Association will be on Monday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Neal’s Dining Room in Concan. All members and prospective members are should attend. Neal’s is located at 20970 Hwy 127, Concan.
DEMENTIA TRAINING hosted by the Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be held on Monday, March 27. The Family Support Training Virtual Reality Simulation Tour, which runs from 6 to 7 p.m., discusses how individuals cope with Dementia on a daily basis. Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, or for more information, call Christina Uribe at (210) 284-7590.
PUBLIC HEARING by Pearsall ISD to discuss the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the PISD Administration Building Board Room.
AUTISM AWARENESS walk hosted by the Cotulla High School Life Skills Class, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Myers Memorial Stadium, to rally support for autism advocacy and education. Public and government officials invited. Admission is $5; register in advance through CHS or pay at gate to event. For information, contact Randi Martinez, (830) 879-2374 or email randi.martinez@cotullaisd.net.
CASINO NIGHT Scholarship Gala hosted by the Cotulla-La Salle County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the city of Cotulla will be on Friday, March 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Alexander Convention Center in Cotulla. Must be 21 years or older. $30 entry fee, $25 presale, includes $500 in chips.
