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15 years later, Valerie Laguna's death haunts La Salle 4

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CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE Cover up or be fined...

Pearsall police enforce mask order

Dilley reviews hiring chief

Red, White & Cute

New revelations of past complaints prompt council to reconsider Rivera BREYANA SEGURA

phone interview Tuesday morning. “I In the wake of talked to legal counnew revelasel and I cantions regardnot discuss ing the backthe details.” ground of Rivera has recently se11 years of law lected Police enforcement Chief Milton experience Rivera, Dilley and is curcity counrently an incilors have vestigator for Dilley Police Chief scheduled a Milton Rivera Child Protecspecial meettive Services ing to discuss their in Palacios, Texas. next move.

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(See DILLEY, Page 7) Estrada said in a Chief Staff Writer

BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

Pearsall residents can expect criminal prosecution for failing to wear a protective mask in public.

In an effort to move the economy forward while protecting public safety during the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide executive order requiring the wearing of facial coverings in counties with 20 or more positive cases.

Frio County had 183 cases under investigation as of Friday, July 3.

The July 3 executive order from Abbott prompted the Pearsall Police Department to begin performing random security checks of businesses at various times of the workday.

The checks will be carried out at the four major shopping centers in Pearsall which include Walmart, HEB, Dollar General, and Family Dollar; other businesses, such as convenience stores and restaurants, will also be checked randomly, according to the police department.

Officers will walk the entry areas of the stores observing customers entering and leaving the businesses to ensure they are wearing a facial covering.

“In order to ensure that our citizens and community are receiving the benefits of this mandate, it is imperative that we take a proactive approach to this order,” Police Chief Peter Salinas said this week.

Citizens who are found in violation of the executive order will receive a verbal warning for their first offense; any offense thereafter will result in a citation.

Voters crowd Frio boxes during early ballot period BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

Azrielle Jo Niaves of Cotulla celebrated a birthday on the same day as the United States, turning a year old on Saturday, July 4 and bathing in patriotic colors for the occasion. Independence Day festivities may have been canceled by local governments, but families still found ways to mark the nation's most significant date.

(Courtesy photo)

Local govts. eligible for relief funds

(See PEARSALL, Page 2)

Cotulla ISD hosts back-to-school webinar Cotulla ISD will host a community-wide back-to-school informational webinar twice on Tuesday, July 14, and local parents and students may choose one in which to take part.

The webinar addresses issues related to the reopening of schools in August.

Advance registration is required prior to the event.

For the 1 p.m. webinar that day, registration is made at https://esc-20.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_ryty3Mu1TtuLh18jm9tirA For the 5:30 p.m. webinar, registration is made at https://esc-20.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_HaDVOnUvTkOw4xCF5RmQcg After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the webinar.

Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to Jeanette Ramirez at jeanette.ramirez@cotullaisd.net. The deadline to submit questions will be 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13. There will be a limited opportunity for questions and answers after the presentation.

(For more CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE, see Page 2)

BREYANA SEGURA

Chief Staff Writer

Frio County Pct. 4 Commissioner Jose Asuncion has provided elected officials with a coronavirus relief fund proposal highlighting over a million dol-

lars in available monies.

Asuncion, who spearheads the Frio COVID Lifeline Dashboard online informational site, references a May 11 letter in an email sent to county and city elected officials and ad-

ministration last week.

“It is as simple as downloading the application, filling in some data, signing it and returning it,” the commissioner said in a Tuesday phone interview.

(See FUNDS, Page 3)

Despite concerns amid a recent spike of coronavirus cases in Frio County, a mere four days into early voting for the primary run off election over 1,000 eligible voters cast their ballots last week.

Records filed at Elections Administrator Carlos Segura’s office show there are 8,822 registered voters in Frio County.

As of Monday, July 6, 701 eligible voters had cast ballots in person; 468 mail-in ballots were received, of which 76 absentee ballots were received on Monday. Records filed in Segura’s office show 729 registered voters applied for absentee ballots by mail.

Early voting ends on Friday, July 10; voting day is Tuesday, July 14.

Long-serving administrator turns in her chalk...

“We gave them a new chance”

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MARC ROBERTSON Editor

otulla ISD is losing one of its most ardent advocates this summer, an administrator whose service to education stretches over 40 years and who decided in June that she is going to retire for the second time.

Louisa Franklin was born and raised in La Salle County, the daughter of the late Roy Alonzo Sturges, after whom the county’s law enforcement center and jail in downtown Cotulla is named. She has spent her ca-

reer dedicated to the school district, both in the classroom and as a principal, as well as behind the scenes in the administrative offices whose staff help the district operate successfully.

She is perhaps best known for her tenure as an elementary school principal, heading the Ramirez/Burks and Encinal schools, and for her pursuit of student success in rapidly changing times.

Franklin began her career at Freer ISD in 1978, teaching social studies, history,

Louisa Franklin championed South Texas education for over 40 years

(See FRANKLIN, Page 6)

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Back-to-school plans: District assess logistics, capabilities

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

New restrictions in place

La Salle County commissioners have signed an extension on their ongoing emergency order and declaration of a public health disaster and threat, and have reimposed limitations on certain businesses.

Bars and other establishments at which social distancing practices are challenging have been ordered closed.

All retail and other businesses open to the public in Cotulla have been issued a restriction to operate at a maximum fiftypercent occupancy, thereby reducing the number of people in any building.

The county’s order follows guidelines established by the Texas governor.

Commissioners have also signed an order that reinforces an established Cotulla city curfew, barring all persons under the age of 17 from being in public between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Exceptions may include persons traveling to or from work, where applicable.

Violators may be cited by deputies of the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted under the law.

Online screening tool available to public The city of San Antonio has launched a COVID-19 self-screening tool online at sanantonio.gov, in English and Spanish, to help people understand whether they should seek virus testing from a healthcare provider.

The site does not replace medical care and should not be regarded as a physician visit or consultation with a healthcare provider.

Users should click on the ‘Take selfscreening test’ portion of the site, enter a zip code and answer the questions provided. Feedback from the site is posted immediately after users click ‘View result,’ and this may include advice on how to self-q uarantine, how to practice advanced social distancing or isolation, and whether to seek professional help.

Frio Regional Hospital in Pearsall has opened a ‘drive-up screening center’ at which all persons with physician referral can be tested without delay.

“Everybody’s concerns are for the students’ safety...”

By Marc Robertson Administrative committees have been established at local school districts to evaluate all proposals for a reopening of campuses in time for the 202021 academic year, which is set to start in mid-August.

To date, no local district has published its plan for parents and students to examine, as school boards have yet to approve measures aimed at ensuring student safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools in Frio and La Salle counties closed after Spring Break in March this year under orders from the Texas governor. School administrators expressed fears that the highly communicable coronavirus would spread between students in the classroom environment and in other school activities, causing extreme sickness or death. Online classes, assignments by email, and conferencestyle instruction on the Zoom and other webcam platforms continued for the remainder of the academic year.

Among additional concerns for student safety in the new school year, when districts are given the green light to reopen, are those related to transportation, foodservice, classroom space under social distancing guidelines, routine disinfection of school buildings, and the viability of holding co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as band and sports.

At Cotulla ISD, curriculum and instruction director Eddika Ramos said this week that district committees have begun drafting plans that will be presented to school board members in the weeks leading up to August 10, the expected first day of the new

semester.

An overview of those plans was offered to board members at a special meeting last week.

Ramos echoes concerns among all South Texas parents when she says there are fears that the virus pandemic will affect the quality of education, access to resources, and safety on campus when classroom space is limited.

Logistical complications related to the mass movement of students between classes at any campus, Ramos said, may be resolved by keeping students in a designated area and having teachers rotate between rooms instead. It is one of the proposals currently under discussion at Cotulla ISD. The district has published a new parent-student survey that is being offered this week on the Cotulla ISD website and through social media, assessing the community’s concerns and needs in advance of the new school year. While the survey is predominantly formatted in ‘click-response,’ Ramos said, parents are given space to express concerns in their own words or ask questions of administrators.

Ramos believes all districts presently face the same core concern.

“This has been our main obstacle so far,” the curriculum director said. “Are we safe to go back to school in person? It’s the biggest question facing everyone, parents, students, teachers and support staff.”

Ramos said the concern is that schools will not be able to adhere to social distancing guidelines, keeping students appropriately spaced in classrooms that were

“Are we safe to go back to school in person?”

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not designed for such an arrangement; that districts may have to deploy larger fleets of buses to bring children to school in spaced seating patterns; and that students will be at risk of virus exposure in crowded areas such as cafeterias and band halls, and at sporting events.

At Cotulla ISD, work crews have been clearing space at the former middle school campus on Carrizo Street, which may accommodate fourth and fifth graders, thereby giving more space at Ramirez/Burks Elementary School for students in pre-Kindergarten through third grade.

Other school districts may not have spare buildings available for a wider distribution of students.

“All extracurricular activities are still suspended,” Ramos said on Monday. “Football and band... this will be determined by the University Interscholastic League. All UIL-related decisions will be factored into our scheduling plan.”

School districts are examining the possibility that the new academic year will involve a combination of online, video conference, and in-person instruction.

At Dilley ISD, administrative facilitator Melody Carroll said this week that the administration expects to present a back-to-school plan to board members on or about July 20.

A letter with instructions for the new school year will be sent to parents after that, and student registration is set for July 21 and 22.

“We are still working on getting reports together, suggestions and recommendations based on the established health

and safety guidelines as well as the community’s concerns,” Carroll said. “This is very much a work in progress.

“I agree that everybody’s concerns are for the students’ safety,” Carroll said. “But we are also addressing a lot of the other issues that are connected to that, such as transportation, classroom space, and just how to manage large groups, such as during lunch. How can we do that?”

Dilley’s administrative facilitator says her office is tasked with a wide range of jobs, but believes the district’s two special committees addressing the return to school have a broad view of the challenge ahead. The groups are focused on instruction and district-wide health and safety.

“The committees have to look at things that a lot of people wouldn’t think about, and it all comes back to safety,” Carroll said. “Athletics and band? How can we possibly organize those things safely? The committee members are very attuned to the community’s concerns. I believe they are listening to what’s out there.”

Dr. Filomena Leo, interim superintendent at Dilley ISD, receives twice-weekly updates from the state commissioner of education, which she then relays to administrative staff and faculty.

“We are getting the latest from the state, and we are adapting as we go,” Carroll said.

At Cotulla ISD, Ramos expects additional challenges to the backto-school plans as the pandemic threatens rural communities.

“Things are changing every day,” Cotulla’s curriculum director said. “We need to be prepared for every possible scenario.”

“This is very much a work in progress”

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“We are trying to be understanding with the public so the first violation will be a warning,” the chief said. “However, each infraction thereafter is subject to fines that are not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars.”

Homeowners hosting a gathering of ten or more people will be asked to end the event. Citations will be issued to those who refuse to comply with the order, Salinas said.

The mandate allows exceptions, notably

for any person under the age of ten, anyone with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask, while seated at a restaurant to eat or drink, exercising or engaging in physical activity outdoors, driving alone or with family members, while swimming, or any person who is giving a speech.

A facial covering is not required but strongly encouraged in situations such as voting or assisting a voter and while attending church, the chief added.

Democratic Run-off Elections

Vote to Elect Henry Gilbert

Ayala Commissioner Pct. #1 for La Salle County

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My fellow residents of La Salle County and Cotulla,Texas. I, Henry Gilbert Ayala, humbly come to you asking for your vote and support as I seek to be your next Pct. #1 Commissioner for La Salle County.

I have been a lifelong resident of La Salle County and Cotulla, Texas. I am a landowner, businessman, taxpayer and a public servant. For over 12 years I have faithfully served the residents of Cotulla as one of their councilmen. While in office, I have taken great pride in working together with different mayors, different council members and great staff in making improvements to Cotulla.

Such improvements include but are not limited to the following: ● Infrastructure improvements like replacing old outdated water lines along with bigger sewer lines to meet the demands of our growing city and county. ● As Cotulla has grown, so has a demand for water, so two new water wells have been drilled. These wells have been completed with some grants that the city sought and received. ● Additionally many of our streets have been paved through interlocal agreements between the city and county. ● Furthermore a new airport terminal has been completed. ● Cotulla City Hall was remodeled at a historical site. ● Two historical statues have been placed in our community to help us commemorate some of our history. ● City taxes have been kept low whenever fiscally possible. ● The city has purchased new construction equipment and vehicle fleet.

Now I have set my sights on being your next Pct. #1 Commissioner for La Salle County.

Given the opportunity, I plan to work diligently to restore integrity to the position of Commissioner Pct. #1. I will be the voice of all residents, not just selected ones. I plan to be an ACTIVE participant and NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS at the meetings. I BELIEVE THE CITIZENS of La Salle County need answers to many questions. Additionally, if elected, I will not misuse my authority. I am not above the law.

Lastly I am a firm believer that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. God bless you all and thank you for your vote and support - let’s go make a difference at the polls ...

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE

Early voting began June 29 - July 10th at the County Courthouse from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Final Election Day is set for July 14th.

Pd. Pol. Adv. by Henry Ayala

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DILLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Curbing the racers...

Empowering children

By Norma Herrera Library Director e are very pleased to announce that the Dilley Public Library has been awarded a grant from the Medina Electric Community Empowerment Program for $1,250, which we will use to strengthen the library’s STEM program.

This project will enable children of the community, including home schoolers and the local daycare center, to have hands-on kits to learn and experiment with science, technology, engineering and math.

We believe that this project will do a lot towards empowering children with knowledge, technology and skills for a better future.

In other news, we are excited about honoring the winners of our recent ‘Welcome Sign’ contest for the city of Dilley, in which several youngsters took part with their artistic talents and imagination.

Children whose artwork has been selected for special recognition will have their contributions framed and returned to them with a plaque bearing their names. A trophy will also be awarded to show the city’s appreciation for the young citizens’ involvement.

We are extending our thanks to all the students who gave their time to become involved in the project and shared their ideas with us.

Students will be contacted and - by appointment - will receive their framed art and may have their picture taken with the mayor and other city officials.

Pearsall police will seize violators’ vehicles, issue tickets

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FOR OUR YOUNG PATRONS - Dilley Library Director Norma Herrera, Mayor Mary Ann Obregon and City Administrator Juan Estrada display the recent grant from Medina Electric that will be used to supply the public library with learning tools for science, technology, engineering and math, benefiting all student patrons.

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BRING YOUR COLOR - Student creativity and hometown pride are highlighted in a ‘Welcome to Dilley’ display at the city building.

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The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) allows Frio County and its cities to apply for a $55 per capita allocation from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Pearsall is eligible for $586,000; Dilley for $242,000 and the county $289,000.

According to the commissioner, submission of the application would award the municipalities 20 percent of the eligible funds within five business days.

“They could shift employees who are not doing anything to COVID response,” Asuncion said. “This would save the taxpayers thousands of dollars because payroll can be reimbursed.”

The May 11 letter from the state says

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once jurisdictions provide documentation on the initial funding, they will be able to access the remainder of their allocations on a reimbursement basis for eligible costs that were incurred during the period that began March 1, 2020 and ends December 2020.

Asuncion is urging the municipalities and county to submit their applications and use some of the monies allocated to help fund the Frio COVID Lifeline.

“The Frio COVID Lifeline is one proposed facet of a response that reaches every Frio resident, incorporated and unincorporated,” the commissioner said.

The lifeline currently offers information through a website, but Asun-

cion plans to expand the database to offer social media, a telephone hotline, safety checks and educational workshops.

With an expected new and potentially deadly wave of the pandemic expected to hit Texas in October, Asuncion said he is proposing CRF monies be used to fund ten operators to man the COVID hotline. The proposal totals $425,ooo.

Pearsall City Manger Fred Reyes has placed the grant approval application on the agenda for the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14.

Dilley City Administrator Juan Estrada said the city is still gathering documents before submitting an application.

By Breyana Segura Pearsall police have undertaken a new directive to crack down on illegal street racing downtown and have indicated they will give no leniency in the enforcement.

“We are constantly receiving complaints from the community in reference to vehicles, both motorcycles and automobiles, driving recklessly and being loud and obnoxious,” Chief Peter Salinas said this week. “We are asking the public to help curb the spike and report the dangerous activity.”

Salinas has directed his officers to issue citations to the drivers and immediately impound their vehicles. The department has received several calls regarding cars spinning donuts and leaving visible skid marks on the roadway, he said.

“The vehicles will not be released to the driver or another licensed driver for

these types of violations,” the chief said.

According to Texas Transportation Code, 547.604, a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise; a person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device on a motor vehicle.

The police chief is warning those who refuse to abide by the law and continue to race through town, play loud music, throttle their engines or who have an excessively loud vehicle that officers will pull them over and issue a ticket.

“We are taking these complaints very seriously and wish to warn these racers and reckless drivers once again,” the police chief said. “You will be issued a citation and have your vehicle impounded for these types of violations.”

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Woman and unborn child were slain at local cemetery in July 2005

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By Marc Robertson speak to a sheriff’s investigator or a Texas Ranger. alerie Benavidez Laguna would be celebrating her Valerie’s body and the tiny body of her child were ex42nd birthday this year. humed in 2014 in a further attempt by investigators to Her child would be a high school sophomore. obtain more evidence in the case. The Texas Department of If they had lived.

Public Safety crime laboratory in Austin has received sevOn the morning of July 19, 2005, the eral pieces of evidence and has recovered 26-year-old Cotulla woman and her unborn DNA which, even after repeated examinababy were brutally slaughtered at the Cristo tions, has led investigators nowhere.

Rey Cemetery on the outskirts of town.

The murder victims were finally given Their battered bodies would be found by a their own gravestone that year. local resident visiting a relative’s grave.

“We have followed up with a lot over The shockwaves of the senseless killing the years,” Olivarez said. “It’s been a conand the grief at the community’s loss of a tinual investigation between us and the young mother continue to ripple through Texas Rangers.” the county to this day, fifteen years after the Olivarez added that investigators even discovery and the opening of a murder ininterviewed a number of juveniles who vestigation by local and state agencies. are believed to have seen Valerie on the The case ranks as one of the most mysday she was taken, at the very least on terious in recent memory for South Texas, the day before, but the interviews gave no and in La Salle County successive sheriffs further leads. have pursued the investigation that has so “This was given a major cold-case far yielded few clues, if any. review by the Texas Rangers in August In the days and weeks immediately fol2014,” Olivarez added. “They examined lowing the murder, the La Salle County the whole case file, including all of the Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers folevidence from the crime scene and addilowed scores of leads and interviewed a tional evidence gathered later.” number of persons of interest, including Did the review shed new light on the Valerie Benavidez Laguna family members and local residents who case? Olivarez shakes his head. might have seen the woman in the hours immediately pre“What’s frustrating to me is that somebody in this comceding her death. munity has information and they are holding back,” the The sheriff’s office believes that to this day, only one persheriff’s department investigator said. “Why would anyson may know how Valerie was lured to the Cristo Rey Cembody hold that back?” etery or whether she was taken there against her will. That Olivarez acknowledged that the sheriff’s office has made person, according to Investigator Homar Olivarez, will have inquiries into having the DNA evidence examined by pribeen the last to see her alive and possibly the one responsible vately owned laboratories. for her violent death.

“We exhausted so many pursuits of investigation that At 26, Valerie had earned a reputation as “the girl who we have resolved to turn to other labs that have advanced walks to the store,” Olivarez said, referring to the number of technology not available in the state facility,” Olivarez said. times locals had seen her on the streets of the community. Al- “There is new technology that can recover readable DNA though married at the time of her death, Valerie was known from evidence that has already been tested and re-tested by as having an outgoing personality, being friendly to all, and the state lab, including any DNA on clothing.” often accepting lifts from those who spotted her walking.

Fifteen years have passed since Valerie and her baby “It’s possible that someone saw her getting into a car on were found at Cristo Rey. For investigators pursuing the that last day,” Olivarez said this week, examining the bulky case, the passage of time is vital to the people of La Salle case folder to which he has returned year after year. “SomeCounty who are looking for resolution. one saw her walking, and maybe someone saw who she was “The community has hurt for too long,” Olivarez said. with. We still want to hear from anyone with any information “Not only do Valerie and her child need peace, but the that can help us.” community as a whole needs to be able to put this to rest, The sheriff’s office continues asking that anyone with infinally. formation related to the case call (830) 879-3044 and ask to “To the living, we owe respect,” the investigator said.

“To the dead, we owe the truth.”

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US CENSUS Frio County Blue Ribbon Project Winners

Cotulla murder remains unsolved, 15 years later

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FRIO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT NOTICE

Frio County, I would like to begin by thanking you for your support and giving me the opportunity to be a candidate in the county run off elections. The support I received was unbelievable to say the least. That night on the Courthouse steps I could not believe the numbers I heard, it was truly a humbling experience and I cannot thank you all enough. I come to you again seeking your support and consideration in becoming the next Commissioner for Precinct 3. During these trying times, in the midst of this pandemic, I understand it may be difficult to come out, but please find time if you are able to and remember curbside voting is available. All I ask is for your consideration when you cast your vote.

The belief I have to the service of the people I care about is undeniable. As I have said many times before, I am a true believer in servant leadership. It is the duty of a leader to serve and a passion one must have to prevail. A willingness to do what you must within legal and moral bounds to help your people prosper as a whole. The betterment of our county is of upmost importance.

My hope in time, is to become a true and loyal servant of Frio County. What I bring to the table is a love of God, family, country and an unwavering loyalty to my people. I will give a deaf ear to corruption that may seek to plague our great community, stand fast against intimidation, listen and do what is in our best interest as a whole. Frio County deserves a fighting chance to continue to prosper and continue our path in the right direction.

No empty promises will be made, but the promise of hard work, dedication and a continuous presence in the community. My boots will stay firmly planted to the ground and will continue to get dusty right alongside the hard-working people of our county. I am no stranger to struggle and sacrifice, nor am I unwilling to continue to do both for you, for us, or for Frio County. At the end, it is all about us standing together, undivided, unified as one, as Frio County. I ask now for your support and consideration in electing me as your next Precinct 3 Frio County Commissioner. Thank you all and God bless.

Raul Carrizales III Pd. Pol. Adv. by Raul Carrizales III

PEARSALL ISD PEARSALL ISD DISTRICT REGISTRATION 2020-2021

DISTRICT REGISTRATION 2020-2021

Online registration for all Returning and Online registration all Returning and New to the districtfor students will open 20th -students July 24th New toJuly the district will open

July Portal 20th - account July 24thwill be needed to An Ascender Parent complete the online registration forms.

Ascender Parent Portal account will needed to our If youAn have not created an account yetbe please visit website andthe click theregistration Parent Portal complete online forms.icon If you have not created an account yet please visit our www.pearsallisd.org website and click the Parent Portal icon New to the district students will require the www.pearsallisd.org following documentation for registration Birth Certificate

New to the district students will require the Social Security following for registration Proof of documentation Residence (Acceptable proof

of residence documents include physical address Birthmust Certificate ex: current utility bill, water bill.)

Social Security Immunization Record Proof of Residence (Acceptable proof Parent's Id/ Driver's License of residence documentsschool must include physical Transcript / Previous records (If address applicable)

ex: current utility bill, water bill.)

If assistance is needed please Immunization Record contact your student's office.

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Rios named Western Region director

CALENDAR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of the plot owners of the

Bennett Family Cemetery will be held on August 12 at 1109 E. Alabama in Pearsall at 1 p.m. All persons claiming to be plot owners of the Bennett Family Cemetery can call Matthew K. Williamson at (210) 224-0781 or mail to Duncan, Bressler & Williamson, Inc., 1020 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 500, San Antonio, Texas 78209.

US CENSUS PROGRAM is

planning to organize promotional activities in rural communities through its Mobile Response Assistance. The program and its staff have been deemed essential by the federal government in order to complete an accurate census. Reminder postcards are being mailed to all those who have not completed a census this year, and the program has begun hiring staff members to begin field operations in September.

Enumerators are needed in Frio and La Salle counties.

The pay is $18.50 per hour, plus mileage and training.

Apply online at 2020census. gov/jobs.

TAX OFFICE at Cotulla ISD

Administration Building, North Main Street, has reopened to the public, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All those entering the building must wear face masks.

AMADA’S PANTRY, providing

food and necessities to the needy and elderly in Cotulla, operates from the First United Methodist Church and is making door-to-door deliveries. The church is asking for donations of non-perishables and household essentials as well as volunteers to pack weekly supply boxes and help deliver. Call (830) 8794170 for information.

EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION offered by Workforce

Solutions Alamo, with resources and support during the COVID-19 pandemic, job listings, childcare and other services, 3 to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays, online through Zoom, link at zoom.us/j/95473312408 or via Zoom meeting ID at 954733-12408. For information, call (830) 334-4464. Workforce Solutions Alamo serves Frio, Atascosa, Medina, McMullen and counties around San Antonio.

LA SALLE COUNTY WIC CENTER remains open for

business, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. each day. For information, appointments and benefits inquiries, call (830) 8769755.

WEATHER

Courtesy of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, assisting the Frio Soil & Water Conservation District

Monday, Juuly 6 Rainfall last week: 0.00” Total this month: 0.00” Same month last year: 0.00” Total this year: 14.42” Total this time last year: 10.34”

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Burn Ban in effect for this area

FRIO COUNTY WIC CENTER is open and

providing services for women, infants and children under age 5, Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 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.

FRIO COUNTY CHILDCARE BOARD no longer accepts donations, has closed its thrift store and will not offer commodity services until further notice. The FCCCB is also asking that items not be left at the thrift store.

AUCTION ITEMS are

available for purchase on GovDeals.com by the City of Pearsall.

Melissa Rios, the warden at the Federal Corrections Institution in Three Rivers, has been named the Western Region Director and will oversee the operations of 19 facilities including four detention centers, three high security penitentiaries, and three correctional complexes.

Director Michael Carvajal named Rios as the successor to outgoing director Gene Beasley on Tuesday, June 30.

She will be responsible for the oversight and management of more than 4,800 employees, and the custody and care of approximately 18,200 inmates.

Rios began her career with the Bureau of Prisons as a Senior Officer Specialist at Three Rivers in 1995.

She served in positions of increasing responsibility including Lieutenant at FCC Allenwood in Pennsylvania and RD-Designee USP

Lewisburg, Melissa to the Pennsylvania, bureau’s executive Captain at staff,” Director FCC Oakdale Carvajal said. “She in Louisiana, has displayed and Senior exceptional Intelligence leadership Designator at throughout her Grand Prairie. She career in various has also served as disciplines and Associate Warden locations within at MCC New York the agency. and FCC Florence “I believe in Colorado, and Melissa is the as Warden at perfect fit to FPC Duluth in Melissa Rios continue the great Minnesota, before strides forward assuming her current position within the Western Region. as Warden at FCI Three Her knowledge, drive and Rivers. dedication are tremendous Prior to joining the bureau, assets to the Bureau, which Rios served in the United I am confident will serve States Army Reserves and the Western Region and the worked for the Texas DepartBureau well.” ment of Criminal Justice. She She is the daughter of Mr. has been a member of the and Mrs. Florencio Valdez Jr. Senior Executive Service since of Pearsall and the niece of 2019.

Mary Benavides and the late “I am pleased to welcome Guadalupe Benavides.

“We are typically underserved...”

Grant provides housing assistance

By Breyana Segura Frio County commissioners have approved a local government shelter activities grant that would provide housing for residents directly affected by the novel coronavirus.

The Emergency Solutions Grant program is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).

“This grant provides additional COVID-19 funding in relation to housing and the homeless,” AACOG Representative Gloria Vasquez said Monday, June 29.

The $7 million grant allocates

$1.1 million to the 12 counties in the region and is aimed at providing housing assistance to those at risk of losing their homes during the pandemic. The monies will also be used for those infected by COVID, the disabled, older adults, those dealing with economic challenges and people who have lost their jobs, according to Vasquez.

“We are typically underserved with these opportunities,” Vasquez said. “But this grant is intended to promote health and safety, provide temporary housing, hotels and motels, transportation, childcare, rental assistance. And these people do not have to have income.”

Pct. 4 Commissioner Jose

Asuncion questioned the grant providing assistance for those who may need a hotel room in the event someone in their home may need to be quarantined.

“I believe the answer is yes,” Vasquez said. “Because the grant is COVID-related.”

Asuncion said twenty percent of the virus-positive cases in Frio County were household spread.

The grant money is slated to arrive at the end of July and would provide a year’s worth of assistance to residents in Frio County. Vasquez said she is hopeful it will be extended.

“I have been given high assurances the funding will continue after the first year,” Vasquez said.

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Nine jailed in Frio, June 21 - July 5 Nine suspects were taken into custody in Frio County recently, with arrests made by sheriff’s deputies, the Pearsall and Dilley police departments and troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Charges ranged from misdemeanor offenses to felonies, including drug-related offenses.

Those taken into custody between Tuesday, June 23, and Sunday, July 5, with arrest times logged at booking in the Frio County Jail, were as follows: Nelson Castillo, 26, of Pearsall; arrested 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 23; immigration detainer, assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

Jason Perez, 31, of Pearsall; arrested 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, June 24; motion to revoke, possession of a controlled substance.

Ivan Gomez, 24, of Atascosa; arrested 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, June 24; fleeing police officer.

Rebecca Deiss, 41, of San Antonio; arrested 11:58 a.m., Wednesday, June 24; driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance.

Desiree Aylissa Campos, 20, of Dilley; arrested 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 30; assault causing bodily injury to a family member.

Elias John Salinas, 33, of Pearsall; arrested 2:10 a.m., Thursday, July 2; assault.

Moises Gonzalez, 25, of Dilley; arrested 5:43 a.m., Thursday, July 2; criminal trespass.

Joseph Viesca Garza, 24, of Pearsall; arrested 11:30 p.m., Friday, July 3; racing on highway, unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Phillip Clare Corbin, 32, of Crosby, Texas; arrested 6:24 a.m., Saturday, July 4; driving while intoxicated.

CURRENT WILL PUBLISH MILITARY NEWS The Frio-Nueces Current looks forward to publishing news of local residents currrently serving in the US armed forces and stationed around the country or overseas. News and photos may be brought to our office at 321 E. San Marcos or mailed to: P.O. Box 1208 Pearsall, TX 78061 FRIO COUNTY RUN-OFF ELECTION

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government and economics at the high school, and came home to Cotulla ISD in 1981 to teach Texas history at the middle school. After six years, she became assistant principal for the fifth and sixth grades. A year later, she took the top job as principal of the entire Ramirez/Burks Elementary School. At the time, the school included the Frank Newman Middle School, a campus named after Franklin’s uncle and former La Salle County sheriff. In another familial connection, Franklin was now principal of the Amanda Burks School, which is named after her great-great aunt.

“I told them I’m not Superwoman,” she laughs at the thought of having to oversee the sprawling elementary school campuses alone, without an assistant principal.

“The school district switched its campus organization, and I was given charge of the Ramirez/Burks school until 1998.”

That year, Franklin recognized that a large number of Cotulla students were leaving the district without finishing their education, and that there was an urgent need for an alternative program with credit recovery.

“I would see all these names of children at the elementary and middle schools, hundreds of them... and then at the end of the high school stage, they were gone,” she says. “Where did they go? What happened to them? Well, they were dropping out. They weren’t being served.

“We set about reaching them, giving them the help they needed, putting them back on course,” she says. “We gave them a new chance.”

At the time, the La Salle County Jail was closed and

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BUDGET The Frio County Appraisal District will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

The public hearing will be held on August 5, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the District’s Meeting Room, 815 South Oak Street, Pearsall, Texas.

The total amount of the 2021 proposed appraisal budget is $1,110,581.

The total amount of decrease over the current year’s budget is $57,826.

The number of employees compensated under the proposed budget will be 9.

The number of employees compensated under the current budget is 10.

The appraisal district is supported solely by payments from the local taxing units served by the appraisal district.

If approved by the Appraisal District Board of Directors at the public hearing, this proposed budget will take effect automatically unless disapproved by the governing bodies of the county, school districts, cities, and special districts served by the appraisal district.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of each of those governing bodies. A copy is also available for public inspection at the Frio County Appraisal District Office, 815 South Oak Street, Pearsall, Texas, 830-334-4163.

had been converted into a boot camp for wayward adolescents. Franklin saw a need for more corrective action, and answered the call to run the facility’s education program at the end of the 1990s.

“We had to help the kids who had been left behind,” she says.

Franklin was at the helm when the elementary school in Cotulla underwent its transition from chalkboard to computer education, and she returned from a brief retirement five years ago to take charge at Encinal as it, too, was modernized, upgraded and raised its standards and performance.

“Encinal had a vacancy,” she says. “I had known the staff there for years, so I decided to turn in my application. It wasn’t up to me.

They were an ‘improvement required’ school.”

Franklin brought new directives to Encinal, pushed the campus to become the highest ranking in the district, academically, and established her trademark order, respect for authority, and dedication to learning among the student population.

“I’m a facilitator,” she says of her task as principal. “I make it to where the teachers can do the job they need to do.”

A campus at which Franklin is principal can be distinguished by its colorful displays of student art, its posters with firm reminders about good behavior and expectations, and the reverent hush that she commands in an auditorium filled with children.

It is also a campus at which parents are welcome, where everyone knows everyone, and where children genuinely look forward to learning.

“It’s a small campus, but no less important than anyone else,” she says of Encinal, which is situated thirty miles south of Cotulla. “They have to keep their averages up. If you only have a dozen kids in one grade level - which can happen - and one or two have failing grades, the average score plummets. If that happened at a much larger school, you could say that it

wouldn’t be noticed.

“Well, I noticed.”

The retiring principal looks fondly on Encinal and views the campus as a little gem with potential to shine.

“It was rewarding,” she says of her tenure. “That community is very supportive of that school.”

Years before community involvement in education became a standard feature of school policy, Franklin spearheaded efforts at Cotulla ISD to bring families into the fold, to engage parents in the children’s curriculum and after-school activities, and to help spread a greater understanding of the significance of a good education to those who came from a small rural community.

She is also responsible for writing the grant that helped Cotulla ISD secure its childcare program, serving the children of current students and providing early childhood care and instruction.

The Cotulla PEP Center is now situated adjacent to the Ramirez/Burks campus.

“This is one of the things I am proud of,” she says. “At the alternative school in 1998, we had a desperate need for childcare for the children of teenagers. There was no reliable childcare in Cotulla at the time. Now the school district is the only licensed one.”

For most of the years in which Franklin served Cotulla schools, the district was labeled as economically disadvantaged by the state of Texas and depended heavily on outside funding - taxpayer money from other districts - and a heavy percentage of Cotulla ISD’s children qualified for free lunches That changed in 2008, when hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas reserves in the Eagle Ford Shale brought new industry, new people and new property values to La Salle County. The families who had been served by the district were now more likely to have job prospects, and the school district was no longer dependent on state funds.

“The need is to serve the children, all of them,” she says, “to get them out beyond Cotulla, to help them do

something with their lives.

I used to joke that when I’m old, these will be the leaders of our community. They needed to have an education, and it was our job to make them see that they could be better, to bring out their best.

It takes someone telling you that you can do it.”

Franklin left the district for a short period beginning in 2013. Within weeks, she had been hired as the new administrator for the La Salle County Jail, which was in the process of reopening after years of disuse. Franklin’s reputation for calm efficiency, understanding of all the aspects of the job, and her effective authority had preceded her. She directed the physical updating of the jail as well as the myriad of personnel and documentary requirements that the facility demanded.

In July 2015, Franklin was lured back to Cotulla ISD, and over the next five years she would take charge of the many projects that were required to bring Encinal Elementary School up to par, to improve student performance, to better prepare the community for what was to lie ahead in an age of massive economic development, and to ensure that the small school would benefit from district-wide construction projects and campus upgrades.

It was again a time of change for the people of La Salle County and for the schools, and Franklin held the helm steady through the growth of the energy industry, through rapidly changing technology in education, and with a view to preparing her young charges for the vastly different world that lay ahead for them.

At the same time, Franklin has taken an active role in a number of communitybased and charitable projects, among them child advocacy and awareness programs against domestic violence, but not least the continually popular St. Timothy’s Christmas Cheer for Children, a ‘toys for tots’ effort that brought light to the darkness of thousands of local youngsters over the years, distributing gifts to the needy and disadvantaged. For Franklin and her fellow volunteers, the service projects have been labors of love, and for a veteran school administrator all the more significant because she has known the children, their parents and grandparents for so many years.

Franklin is a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of South Texas, whose volunteer members speak up for children’s interests and immediate as well as long-term needs in foster and adoption hearings; and is a charter board member of the Children’s Alliance of South Texas, which addresses childcare issues and intervention in cases of abuse, neglect or domestic violence.

She views all of the challenges she has undertaken as part of a whole.

“Education is a service,” she says of the many aspects of her career. “If you’re not ready to do that, then you’re probably in the wrong business.”

Louisa Franklin may be turning in her chalk this summer and bidding farewell to the classrooms and hallways, auditoriums and cafeterias she has known so well for generations, and which she has patrolled with her gently firm brand of leadership, but she won’t turn away from her service to the community.

“When you have a kid who is successful, who everyone said wasn’t going to be successful,” she says, “then you know you’ve done the right thing.”

A good teacher keeps soldiering on, long after the dismissal bell has rung.

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The chief deputy was fired from his job following an internal investigation launched by a new constable on allegations of sexual harassment.

“It was a political conflict with the new elected official,” Rivera said in a phone interview Monday morning.

Prior to his employment with Harris County, Rivera resigned from the Clute Police Department after a mere three months on the job following an internal investigation alleging he threaten to plant narcotics.

“That situation was misconstrued,” the newly hired chief said.

At Dilley City Hall, Estrada said a ‘360-reference check’ was conducted by the city administration prior to Rivera’s hiring as the new police chief.

“TCOLE requires that we only do one reference check,” the city administrator said. “We did more than that. Zertuche [interim chief] did the TCOLE background check.”

Prior to his law enforcement career, Rivera served in the United States Marine Corps as a drill instructor and earned two Navy achievement medals for his valor. Rivera later served with the Texas State Guard as a lieutenant, a position that earned him a military master of emergency management certification.

Rivera said he plans to develop community relationships early so that he can better understand the current issues Dilley is facing.

“I want to implement Silver Santa, reading a book with a cop, and the ‘Are You Okay’ program,” the chief said.

Rivera stressed what he believes is the importance of having an officer on school campuses and said he plans to continue with the program implemented by former Chief Armando Romo.

“It is very important that we find out what the school needs are,” Rivera said. “My expectations are to go into the school, eat lunch with the kids, let them know we are there.”

The newly hired chief comes with a slew of honors and accreditations that include certified fraud examiner, forensic interviewer, mental health peace officer, crisis intervention instructor, firearms instructor, standard field sobriety instructor, sexual assault family violence instructor and a special investigator certification.

A special meeting by the Dilley City Council regarding Rivera’s employment is scheduled for Thursday, July 9. The chief is slated to take his official oath of office on Monday, July 13.

Obituaries Belinda Aguilar

Belinda C. Aguilar, 55 of Dilley, died on July 2, 2020 in San Antonio. She was born on October 3, 1964 in Blue Island, Illinois to Oscar Castor and Josefina Ramirez Castor.

She is preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Aguilar is survived by her husband Jose Luis Aguilar Sr. of Dilley, children Jose Luis Aguilar Jr. (Sandra, Jojo, Markie), Adrian Aguilar (Jackie) and Samantha Aguilar of Dilley, father Oscar Castor and mother Josefina Castor. Siblings Velda Torres (Arturo), Victoria Castor, Benny Castor (Maribel) and Barney Castor (Doris). She is also survived by two grandchildren Aiden Jase Aguilar and Jose Luis III (Baby Joe) and grandbaby boy Aguilar on the way, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, July 6 at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels in Dilley from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated on Tuesday, July 7 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment followed at the Millett Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels. An online guestbook is available at www.trevinoroyaloaks.com

Narciso Gonzalez Jr.

Narciso Gonzalez Jr. died on July 2, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born on August 2, 1946 to Narciso and Placida Gonzalez Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Alfredo Gonzalez and Anascio Gonzalez.

Gonzalez is survived by his wife Ofelia F. GONZALEZ, 73 Gonzalez, children Rachel Hernandez, Marta (Tito) Cardenas Sr., Nora (Crispin) Hernandez, Ana Gonzalez, Patricia (Lionel) Betancourt, Alicia Gonzalez (Rene Barrera), Narciso Gonzalez III, Rene (Mary Ann) Gonzalez, Ricky (Cassandra) Gonzalez, Stacy Romero (Anthony Sanchez) and Maricruz Gonzalez (Erick Spearman), siblings Dora Flores, Ramon (Odelia) Gonzalez, Eddie (Amanda) Gonzalez, Isabel Gonzalez and Jose Angel Gonzalez. He is also survived by 43 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 7 at Peters Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Services were held at Peters Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 8 at 10 a.m.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Peters Funeral Home, Cotulla.

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By Marc Robertson Law enforcement in La Salle County will be enhanced through federal funds totaling at least $183,000, which will be aimed at security operations.

US Congressman Henry Cuellar confirmed this week that the money is being channeled to La Salle County from the federal Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden, which pays for increased law enforcement of local, state and federal agencies.

The funds for La Salle will support law enforcement through funding equipment, overtime pay and support interagency operations, according to a prepared statement.

The congressman helped secure $90 million for the program overall in the

2020 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. A third of that money goes to Texas.

La Salle Chief Deputy Earl Heath said this week that the department is grateful for the fund injection that will support overtime pay for the county’s 12 deputies, who divide their patrols between the communities of Cotulla, Encinal and Fowlerton and outlying areas as well as vital roadways that traverse the region.

Deputies whose overtime is funded through the Stonegarden grant will be on special patrol along IH-35 and state roads that include Hwy 44 across southern La Salle County and FM 468 through the southeastern portion of the county.

“Each of these roads is of significance to law enforcement when we are looking

at border security,” the chief deputy said on Tuesday. “Under this grant, we are focused on smuggling, narcotics traffic and other criminal activity that threatens the peace and safety of our citizens and all the people of Texas.”

The chief said he is acutely aware of the dangers in which officers may be placed with regard to the coronavirus pandemic in addition to the risks faced when tackling organized crime.

“We are taking precautions, because we are very concerned about our deputies’ exposure to the virus when making contact with persons of interest,” Heath said. “This is a question of health and safety, but it does not diminish our drive to intercept criminal activity and support Texas border security.”

Texas relaxes restrictions, virus case numbers rise

By Breyana Segura Overriding local authorities’ recommendations to keep some businesses closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott reopened Texas ahead of schedule, causing what many healthcare authorities describe as a spike in coronavirus cases.

Buddy Morris, chairman of Spire Risk Management and member of the city of San Antonio and Bexar County Economic Transition Team, disagreed with the governor’s decision to greenlight the reopening of businesses.

Morris and his team cited a number of reasons the rush to open the state would trigger a second wave of the COVID-19 cases.

“In March, the governor mandated that people stay home,” Morris said in a June 29 commissioners’ court meeting. “Businesses were forced to close.

At that point the target took a sharp downward turn, but unfortunately, despite strong recommendation

Herschel Hall

Herschel Harold Hall of Cotulla, died at the age of 87 on June 27, 2020 after contracting COVID-19.

He was born in Harrison Township, Missouri on May 28, 1933, the third of three sons, born to Ray and Thelma Hall.

Herschel was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Leroy Hall, brother Leon Hall, his nephew Larry Hall and his wife Rose Marie Hall.

He is survived by his brother Ray Hall Jr. (Barbara), nephews Gary Hall (Judith), Michale Hall and niece Ann HALL, 87 Langdon (Jay).

When his family moved to Texas, he attended Alice and Kerrville schools and graduated from William Adams High School in Alice. After graduation he was drafted and served in the US Army at Ellison AFB in Alaska.

Upon being honorably discharged from the military, he began working in the Texas oilfield as a heavy equipment operator where he had an excellent reputation and earned the nickname “Digger”, his family said. He worked for many years for Tommy Martin whose family became a second family to him.

In 1978 Herschel married Rose Marie Malott and they made their home in Texas and Florida.

Herschel was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting. He attended the Methodist Church in Cotulla and dedicated his later years to contributing to his church family, including counseling inmates through an anger management program. He also enjoyed his Wednesday domino games and a piece of homemade pie.

Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will be postponed. Burial will be in the Alice Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Cotulla or a charity of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Peters Funeral Home, Cotulla.

Gracie Hernandez

Gracie Ramirez Hernandez, 55 of Pearsall, died on July 1, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1964 in Pearsall to Francisco Ramirez and Elida Lozano Ramirez.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Elida Ramirez as well as E.H. Grote and Anna Louise

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from judges and mayors from major municipalities, the governor decided to open before Memorial Day weekend.”

Morris attributes a lack of social distancing practices to the dramatic rise in positive cases following the reopening of such businesses as nail salons, barber shops and tanning salons, and the ability of restaurants to increase capacity.

“We need to talk to our younger generation,” Frio County Judge Arnulfo Luna said. “They are the ones bringing it.”

It is a notion Morris does not dispute.

“The twenty- to thirty-year-old population has increased dramatically,” Morris said. “They are just not being smart and prudent on how they are handling it.”

The chairman warned that if the number of positive cases continues to soar, major municipalities such as San Antonio would surpass hospital

Grote.

She is survived by her husband Johnny Hernandez Jr., daughters Jennifer Elizondo, Daniella Perez, Johnna Hernandez, Jestiny Hernandez and Dana Hernandez; grandchildren, Mariah Hernandez, John Perez, Alexis Perez, Mateo Perez, Kailey Elizondo, Leo Gonzales and Issabel Ariza.

Siblings Noe Ramirez, Frank Ramirez Jr., Gregorio Ramirez, Desi Ramirez, Jerry Ramirez, Hugo Ramirez, Ina Chavera and Ida Marquez. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Amador Elizondo Jr., Marty Perez, Orlando Gonzales, Felipe Ariza, Luis Padilla, Chris Marquez, Hugo Ramirez and Sonny Chavera.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 3 at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.

Graveside service was held on Saturday, July 4 at the Pearsall Cemetery at 10 a.m.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels.

An online guestbook is available at www. trevinoroyaloaks.com

Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez, 66 of Dilley, died on July 2, 2020 in San Antonio. He was born on May 17, 1954 in Dilley to Jose Rodriguez and Angelina Rodriguez.

He is preceded in death by his father, sister Maria Guzman and brother Chano Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is survived by his children Abel Rodriguez OBITUARY

bed capacity.

“We need to try and slow down the spread so we do not overwhelm hospitals,” Morris said. “There are already eight hundred beds occupied

by COVID; they are on the verge of being full.”

As the virus continues to threaten public health, the governor executed an order mandating that businesses monitor mask orders.

“It is required that businesses enforce face masks. If not, fees and fines will be incurred,” Morris said.

“We have seen an increase in people wearing masks. The theory is to thin the curve to see relief for the hospitals and healthcare workers.”

Morris said he felt businesses were seeking direction on enforcing facial coverings, noting businesses are not objecting to implementing the order.

“People need to understand this is a temporary restriction,” Morris said.

“It is uncomfortable, frustrating, but we are trying to protect people.”

(Amy), Ruby Rodriguez (James), Juan Rodriguez Jr.(Patty), Steven Rodriguez (Selina), Blanquita Sambrano (Daniel) and Melissa Sambrano (Joshua). He is also survived by his mother Angelina Rodriguez as well as 30 grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 7 at Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels in Dilley from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, July 8 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment followed at the Dilley RODRIGUEZ, 66 Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Trevino Royal Oaks Funeral Chapels. An online guestbook is available at www.trevinoroyaloaks.com

Loved always,

Victor “Vico” Quesada July 9, 1995 -- July 9, 2020

25th Anniversary of the Day You Went ..... for ......

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, So missed, So very dear.

Always on my Mind, Forever in my Heart. Love you and miss you Dad!

Tolie

Jimmy J. Prue

Jimmy J. Prue, of Moore, TX passed away at the age of 90 on July 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Buddy Prue and his sisters Mary Carolyn Tooke and Nancy Prue Foster. He is survived by his nephew Clay M. Tooke and wife Sheryl along with various grand nephews, niece and cousins. His presence will be missed by his longtime “son” and business partner Mark Balencia, the extended Balencia families and his many lifetime friends.

Jimmy was born to Floyd Benjamin Prue and Candis Josephine “Trudie” Cross Prue in San Antonio. He grew up in Bandera and lived in the Frio County area since 1963.

Jimmy was very proud of his Osage Indian heritage and supported various Indian schools. He attended Texas A&I and St. Mary’s Universities, and he also served in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. He maintained a successful business through oil and cattle ranching. Jimmy served many years as a Director of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. He expressed a love for fine art and enjoyed his travels throughout the world. He had major involvement with his church and community.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 2:00 - 9:00 pm, with a 7:00 pm Rosary at Hurley Funeral, 303 W. College Avenue, Devine. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Augustine Church, 100 W. 2nd Street, Moore, TX with interment immediately following at the St. Augustine Cemetery. [As a COVID health precaution, a reception will not be held.]

Memorials, if you wish, can be made to the St. Augustine Church in Moore, TX; St Augustine Cemetery or the Church Hall maintenance fund.

For anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.comDue to the new Executive Order from Governor Abbott, we are asking that everyone wear a mask during the visitation, mass and burial.

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Amaris Falcon

Falcon is first PHS student to earn associate’s degree while graduating from high school

Pearsall High School 2020 senior Amaris Falcon became the first PHS student to earn an associate’s degree from SWTJC while also graduating high school.

Amaris graduated on June 12 as the Valedictorian of her senior class. While in high school, she was Color Guard Captain and performed across the country with Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps, a travelling performing arts band. Amaris was an active member of the National Honor Society; she served as vice-president her junior year and president her senior year. In 2019, Amaris was chosen to be a member of the first PISD Superintendent Student Advisory Council which met every six weeks to discuss the educational needs of each campus from the students perspective.

Amaris will begin studying Mathematics and Education at The University of Texas at Austin in the Fall. She was chosen as a Terry Scholar which is a highly selective scholarship program that funds all educational expenses not met by other scholarships or federal aid while she pursues her bachelor’s degree.

Q. Dear Tencha, I went to the flea market this weekend with my boyfriend. It was hot! Anyway, we were there for about half an hour and in the lane where I usually buy my cold drinks, I saw a man taking off his shirt. He wasn’t doing it for attention because I could tell he was really sweaty and wearing two shirts. He was only taking off one, but the other stuck to it and it showed his upper body. Naturally, I looked in his direction, but it wasn’t anything serious. I suddenly felt this ugly pinch on my side, and I turned around and slapped the person who pinched me out of reflex. It was my boyfriend!

Long story short, he made a scene and we were asked to leave. He argued with me all the way home telling me I shouldn’t have been looking at other guys.

No matter how much I tried to tell him it wasn’t a big deal (my boyfriend is way betterlooking), he wouldn’t hear it. He ended up breaking up with me after he drove us to my place.

Should I try and get him back or move on?

J A. Hola J, Girl, any hombre who pinches out of anger or jealousy deserves a smack! To me, that is the equivalent of people who leave hickeys to mark their territory… disrespectful.

So what if you stared at the

The Cotulla-La Salle County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents our July

The Church has been a faithful member of the Chamber for many years and the current pastor Jesse Franklin is President of the Chamber.

The church does a lot of outreach in the community such as Amanda’s Food Pantry which distributes food boxes to those in need, they have the Back to School Backpack and Health Fair distribution every year for local children attending school. They also serve the community lunch twice a month at their Methodist Cafe.

With bible studies, Wednesday services, Cowboy services, and regular Sunday worship they are an active part of the area. We appreciate all their hard work and dedication to the people of La Salle County! Pastor Jesse Franklin’s doors are always open, go by and visit at 302 Center St. in Cotulla. Visit them on Facebook for online Monday Motivation series and sermons.

(Pictured are: President and Pastor Jesse Franklin with Chamber Administrative Assistant Sandra Friesenhahn.)

way for you, have you forgotten that this is Texas? I practically have to peel my clothes off after sweating so darn much! Just like stripping off that mask when you get in the car brings relief, changing clothes does the same. Tambien, why in the heck is your amigo taking pictures of her in the first place?

That chismoso is only causing problems!

Q. Dear Tencha, I hate the fact that bars are closed. I miss having beers with friends at the local spots and I think it’s stupid that people can be out in crowds protesting, but bars can’t be open to the small groups that usually go. Does that make any sense?

D A. Hola D, Yeah, the great debate on “La Rona” continues on with so many confusing facts and fears.

Some of these rules are devoid of common sense, pero our current situation has certainly opened my eyes to how easy it is for people to turn on each other.

Those who don’t frequent the bar scene will never understand how much fun it is to get away from home and have a few cold ones with amigos. Socializing is good for morale and people have to understand that not everyone has someone to come home to. The bar owners and (See TENCHA, page 9)

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I get home, she’s back in the sweaty guy who was foolish same gear. What do you think? enough to wear two shirts M in hundred degree weather in Texas? (Nombre shut up, A. Hola M, that guy esta loco!) Your ex’s Papito, I can understand your jealousy was over a look and he worry, but I have a feeling that felt possessive enough to pinch you both have become way too you over it. Heck to the N-O! comfortable with each other.

I’d let that catch go and cast a You shouldn’t take little things new line out in the sea of good like make-up and nice clothing men out there who know how for local shopping trips too to treat a woman. Mamita, la vista es natural, so next time the seriously. Here’s an example of why. I love being at my casa, “Pulga Stripper” strikes again, wearing my house dress and you look all you want. It’s still slippers most of a free country! day. It’s crazy GOD BLESS “I’d let that catch the hot and no one AMERICA! go and cast a new here cares about Q. Dear line out in the sea what I wear as Tencha, of good men who long as it makes me happy. BUT… I think my know how to treat when I get out of girlfriend is a woman...” the house, I like being unfaithful. getting dressed All of a sudden up like a hot tamale. Porque? she is wearing nice clothes, Because I feel like it. I’m tired of make-up, and fixing her hair. being at home all the time and She has always been a t-shirt since restaurants, clubs, and and exercise pant-wearing bars are closed, you are darned woman who simply puts her right that I am gonna dress hair up in a pony-tail or wears like a DIVA when I get out! I a cap. I love her any way she need this for my self-esteem. looks, but she’s never made What makes her so different? an effort to impress me. It What are you doing to make never bothered me until now. her feel sexy or pretty? What is I work eight to ten hours a she doing for you? I think you day sometimes, and she works both should reevaluate what part-time. My friend sent me you have going on and make some pictures of her all dressed it better. Communicate and up at the store, and it bothers fix this problem before it gets me because she never did that worse. As for wondering why before. Plus, she doesn’t stay she doesn’t stay dressed that like that for me. By the time

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (180 g) jasmine rice, uncooked 2 cups (480 ml) water 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil, divided ¼ cup (30 g) minced white onion 1 tablespoon (10 g) minced garlic ½ cup (70 g) diced carrots, ¼-inch dice 1 teaspoon (15 ml) sesame oil 2 large eggs, whisked ½ cup (65 g) peas, frozen, defrosted 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce kosher salt, as needed for seasoning

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INSTRUCTIONS: In a 3-quart sized saucepan, rinse uncooked rice with cool water until it runs clear then drain off excess water. (Rice Note: Long grain rice holds its shape and stays separate when stir-fried. Jasmine has a delicate and light floral aroma, not too sticky when cooked, and slightly dry in texture, making it easy to maneuver in the pan. Make sure to always wash the rice before cooking to remove excess starches on the surface, which can cause clumping.)

Add 2 cups of water to the washed rice.

Bring water to a boil and then turn down heat to a simmer and cover with a lid.

Simmer rice for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Remove rice from the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature while preparing the other fried rice ingredients.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, once hot add in the rice.

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Credit: CraftingChicks RAINFOREST IN A JAR Terrariums seem to be a forgotten art, but the great thing about them is that they can be filled with boundless imagination.

This week’s craft is dedicated to the crafting kids out there who need a little project to make.

For this project you will need: Mason Jars mini rainforest figurines (animals and creatures) artificial succulents (trees) mini rocks moss Styrofoam (smaller in size to fit the mason jar lid) hot glue gun/hot glue Directions: Step 1: Prepare the terrarium

Start by gluing the can lids together. Cut your Styrofoam about 1/2 inch thick and glue it to the lid. Make sure to keep it inside the circle to allow the jar to screw in. (Use the small Styrofoam balls and cut them in half or strips.)

Step 2: Place your trees.

Place your trees (succulents), moss, and rocks where you would like them. Hot glue them into place. (If the kids want to join in the fun, make sure to help the younger children with the hot glue.)

Step 3: Add the finishing touches to the jar.

Slowly place the animals or critters inside the jar and glue them in their spots, if needed. Create your rainforest scene then carefully screw on the lid.

That’s it! Find a fun place to display your masterpiece and enjoy!

Happy Crafting!

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The Bible And The Headlines: News You Can Use

By David Bachelor, PhD Do you remember back in March before the world changed so much? Texas had its primaries and over 30 races failed to produce a candidate with more than 50% of their party’s votes.

This Tuesday residents of Frio and La Salle counties will have another chance to demonstrate their commitment to democracy.

Your vote will not decide

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who will be in office, but it will narrow the field for the general election in November. In a normal election year, to vote in a second primary requires intentionality. This year will require even more grit. Not only are the conditions for being out in public unsettled, but the conditions of holding an election in Texas were still hanging in the balance until the Supreme Court ruled last

week. Other appeals are still in motion.

Elections are important to God and I’m not saying that just because I’m a citizen in the world’s longestrunning democracy. Over a thousand years before it took place God commanded His followers to hold an election in Psalm 109:8. This “special election” was to fill the office of the twelfth apostle that became unexpectedly vacant

when Judas committed suicide. The eleven surviving apostles set the standards for who could run for his office: The candidate had to have been a follower of Jesus for three years (i.e. since Jesus’ baptism); and must have been a witness to the resurrection and the ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:2122).

This created a slate of candidates that was

narrowed to two names: Matthias and Justus. Before the election the apostles prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen” (Acts 1:24). Then the eleven apostles cast their ballots and Matthias was elected (Acts 1:26). When believers get to Heaven, they will see Matthias seated on his throne to which he was elected (alongside the eleven

apostles who elected him, and the twelve patriarchs of Israel) (Rev 4:4). Elections do have consequences!

Until Tuesday let us all be praying that God would show us who to vote for.

Then let us persevere until our ballot is cast. Our nation needs Godly leaders and He has privileged His people to cast their votes for the people He wants in office.

(Continued from page 8) their patrons become like a small business standpoint. second family to each other Whether people like it or when you are at a good not… bar owners are small place. It’s easy for people business owners too. They to say “Why can’t you stay are trying to survive this home and drink?” pero I pandemic just as any other say “To each his own”. My struggling business, and I main concern is from the- THURSDAY,find it completely unfair FRIO-NUECES CURRENT JANUARY 24, 2018

that they aren’t given an opportunity to maintain a clean, socially-distant atmosphere to stay open for business. Nombre! If soap and water can kill this virus, can you imagine what alcohol can do!

SASS! Bueno, today I’m staying away from my stove.

Nombre, it’s too hot to be cooking so I’m making sandwiches for my loteria amigas. Hasta la proxima!

In the words of my abuela,

“There is only one of ‘you’ in this world. Take care of yourself, honor your family, treasure your life, and be a good person who makes me proud.”

Con mucho love, Tencha

* Tencha’s Joke of the Day: This joke was emailed in.

Thanks P! My dad farted in an elevator. It was wrong on so many levels.

^Tencha

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I was appalled Dear Editor, I was appalled to read about the grant writer that Frio County hired in February being arrested for child porn. Kudos to Dilley PD in doing their job. However, Frio County Commissioners Court and the County Judge need to be replaced for they did not do their due diligence. The hiring of the grant writer was a political move on their part.

Commissioner Pct. #4 said that he could not vote for him for that position, yet he did vote for him. Pct. #4 Commissioner is trying to ‘kiss up’ to the County Judge, Commissioner Graf and Commissioner Camacho.

Frio County politics has always been “screwy” or screwed up. I strongly suggest that we need more “true” business people in the county government that have more

“spine” than what we have. Please note that only Commissioner Graf has real, verifiable true business background that he learned from his dad, Martin Graf, who managed and built a business that handled millions of dollars and many employees.

JJ Gomez (Editor’s Note: As reported in the June 25 issue of this newspaper, Oscar Ramirez was arrested for possession of child pornography; prior to his hiring, Frio County Human Resources performed a background check through the Department of Public Safety; it failed to show any criminal history.

In the February 13 issue, it was reported that the former grant writer was hired via a 4-1 vote with Pct. 4 Commissioner Jose Ascunsion as the lone opposing vote as he wanted to advertise for the position again.)

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Tornadoes around the world

ou never hear much about tornadoes happening in other countries. Do they occur all over the world?

The answer is yes, says Brent McRoberts of Texas A&M University.

“The reason you hear so much about tornadoes in the United States is because we have so many, by far the most in the world,” he points out. “Each year, there are about 1,200 tornadoes that form in the US, and a record 226 were reported last year in the Southeast in a 24-hour period alone.

“That compares with only about 80 per year in Canada and only about 20 per year in Australia.

There are documented reports of tornadoes occurring in every continent except Antarctica, McRoberts says.

Oddly, The Netherlands has the greatest incidence of tornadoes anywhere on Earth when you consider relative land size.”

What are some other places in the world that have tornadoes?

There have been some strong tornadoes reported in South America, McRoberts adds.

“In 1973 a tornado hit Argentina that killed 54 people and was unusually strong for that part of the world,” he reports.

“Also that year, a tornado did some heavy damage in Brazil.

“A series of tornadoes hit Bangladesh in 1996 that killed more than 600 people and injured 12,000. And Germany has reported more than 500 tornadoes since 1900.

“There are probably more tornadoes worldwide than we know about because in many countries, the actual confirmation and reporting of a tornado tends to be very sketchy,” McRoberts says.

Weather Whys is a service of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University.

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ov. Greg Abbott on July 2 issued an executive order to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus while keeping Texas as open as possible for business.

With few exceptions, the order requires all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID19 cases.

Abbott also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people and mandating that with certain exceptions people cannot be in groups larger than 10 and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others.

“We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another — and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces,” Abbott said.

“I urge all Texans to wear a face covering in public, not just for their own health, but for the health of their families, friends, and for all our fellow Texans,” he added.

Cumulative figures posted July 5 by the Texas Department of State Health Services showed some 195,239 people in Texas diagnosed with COVID-19 and 2,637 confirmed deaths resulting from the disease.

Wear-mask videos posted The governor’s office released a video of Abbott to coincide with his July 2 executive order plus two more public service announcements imploring Texans to step up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez urges Texans in both English and Spanish to wear a mask in public to protect themselves and others from the deadly virus.

Tom Herman, University of Texas head football coach, urges Texans to work together as a team to stop COVID-19 by washing hands regularly, social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when possible.

Similar public service announcements released previously by the governor’s office feature Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith.

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Transfer program to July 31.

“Ensuring access to healthy food in our communities is an important part of our response to this pandemic,” Abbott said.

This one-time benefit of ED $285 per eligible child can be used in the same way STERLING as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits to pay for groceries. Eligible families include those with children who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program due to school closures.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission partnered with the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Education Agency to launch the $1 billion federal program on June 1 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue total is down State sales tax revenue totaled $2.67 billion in June, an amount 6.5% less than the amount reported for the month of June 2019, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said on July 1.

The decline in collections was driven principally by steep drops in remittances from oil- and gas-related sectors.

Collections from the construction and amusement service sectors also were urrent down sharply, Combining the Cotulla Hegar said.

Record, Dilley Herald and Pearsall Leader However, “While USPS 424560 collections from Production Manager restaurants also Lonnie Herrera were depressed, the (lherrera@fncnow.com) extent of the decline Managing Editor was checked by Manuel Azocar III increased takeout (mazocar@fncnow.com) and delivery sales,” Editor Hegar said. “And Marc Robertson retail trade receipts (mrobertson@fncnow.com) Advertising Sales rose significantly, Tony Perez buoyed by increased (tperez@fncnow.com) online shopping and Office Manager building material Classified Sales purchases, as Cassandra Gonzales business premises (kgonzales@fncnow.com) were modified Chief Staff Writer for COVID-19 Breyana Segura (bsegura@fncnow.com) precautions.”

Staff Writer The majority Teresa Villarreal of June sales tax (tvillarreal@fncnow.com) revenue is based on Circulation sales made in May Yolanda Ramos and remitted to the Mary Vinton agency in June.

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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Second class postage paid at Pearsall, Texas 78061. Entered in the Post Office at Pearsall, Texas, February 1, 1991 as Second Class Mail Matter under Act of March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER: Send Form PS3579 to Frio-Nueces Current P.O. Box 1208, 321 E. San Marcos St. Pearsall, TX. 78061 Phone: 830-334-3644 Fax: 830-334-3647 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Senior Citizens (Frio and La Salle counties only) - $25.00 Regular In-County - $30.00 Out-of-County - $36.00 Out-of-State - $40.00 77 percent of paid circulation is in Frio County and 23 percent of paid circulation is in La Salle County, making the Frio-Nueces Current the legal publication of Frio and La Salle counties.

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Gulley earns $20,000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Pearsall FFA Chapter member Carolyn Gulley was awarded a $20,000 scholarship, sponsored by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and will be recognized for her achievements at the 92nd annual Texas FFA State Convention held digitally July 8-10 at http://convention.texasffa.org.

Gulley was awarded for her qualifications in academic achievement, leadership, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), FFA involvement, financial need, and personal interview. Gulley’s SAE includes market and breeding goats and sheep, raised on her

family’s land in Moore. Gulley has been an active FFA member since 2015 and qualified for state in the FFA Quiz, Farm Business Management, and Agricultural Communications competitions held by the Texas FFA Association.

Gulley says her most rewarding experience was her service as the Windergarden FFA District Treasurer her junior year, leading FFA members from 17 schools in the surrounding area and hosting over 300 of those members in an interactive leadership training lab. Gulley plans to attend the University of Texas - Austin in the fall with a major in English.

Best management practices topic of July 14 Texas Pecan Growers webinar The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold the Texas Pecan Growers Webinar on July 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The webinar is intended to provide a timely review of the best management practices needed to produce a successful pecan crop in 2020.

Register for the webinar online.

Registration is $30.

Three Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide license continuing education credits, CEUs, will be available to private pesticide license holders. There are two CEUs offered in integrated pest management and one in pesticide laws and regulations.

The program’s topics will include production and pest management issues, including insects, diseases, weed control, fertilization, irrigation and other factors causing tree stress and affecting management decisions.

The agenda will include: 9:30-10 a.m. – Herbicide review, Stephen Janak, AgriLife Extension program specialist in horticulture, Hallettsville.

10-11 a.m. – Pesticide laws and regulations, Mark Matocha, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension specialist in agricultural and environmental safety, College Station.

11-11:30 a.m. – Pecan scab and bacterial leaf scorch update, Young-ki Jo, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension specialist in plant pathology and microbiology, College Station.

1-1:15 p.m. – Texas Pecan Growers Association announcements, Blair Krebs, TPGA executive director, Bryan.

1:15-2 p.m. – Pecan fruit development, tree stress implications, Monte Nesbitt, AgriLife Extension program specialist in horticulture, College Station.

2–2:30 p.m. – Pecan integrated pest management in West Texas, Joel Arce, AgriLife Extension agent in integrated pest management, El Paso.

2:30–3 p.m. – Adjusting best management practices for pecan crop load, Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulturist, Uvalde.

This program is sponsored and marketed

by TPGA.

Carolyn Gulley

The 92nd annual Texas FFA State Convention will be held virtually July 8-10 and will be available on demand after the closing session. Gulley will be recognized during the 3rd General Session of the Texas FFA Virtual Convention, beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Members of the state’s largest agricultural youth leadership organization will spend the week attending virtual leadership workshops, viewing inspiring speeches and presentations, being recognized for their achievements, and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association.

The Texas FFA is the nation’s largest state FFA association with a growing membership of more than 139,815. Pearsall FFA is a local chapter that provides opportunities for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through the vehicle of agricultural education to students in Pearsall ISD. FFA gives students the opportunity to apply practical classroom knowledge to real world experiences through local, state and national competitions. For more information about the Texas FFA, visit www.mytexasffa. org.

Duo to be honored Friday at 10 a.m.

Pearsall FFA’s Dugosh, Rodriguez earn Lone Star FFA Degrees

Pearsall FFA Chapter members Hallie Dugosh and Presley Rodriguez will be awarded their Lone Star FFA Degrees, the highest honor the Texas FFA Association can bestow.

They will be recognized for their achievements at the 92nd annual Texas FFA State Convention held digitally July 8-10 at http://convention.texasffa. org.

The Lone Star FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter FFA Degree, been active FFA members for at least two Hallie Dugosh Presley Rodriguez years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrated their leadership (See DEGREES, page 13)

TEXAS CROP N WEATHER REPORT

Summer conditions, forage quality can reduce cattle gains

Don’t let the dog days of summer lead to declines in cattle herd performance, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Joe Paschal, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi, said livestock are entering a period he calls the “summer slump,” where weight gains and body condition scores can dip as animals deal with the heat and declining forage quality.

Paschal and Jason Banta, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton, said cattle in much of the state were experiencing typical summer conditions. Rains have reduced drought levels for most of the state, but as temperatures rise, moisture levels and grazing conditions could change quickly without additional rainfall.

“Overall, it’s shaping up to be an average summer here in East Texas,” Banta said. “Temperatures are rising, and some spots are getting drier. There’s nothing out of the ordinary that might drive us to do things differently than a typical year, so far. But we do want to put some effort into reducing the impact summer conditions can have on a herd.”

Summer forage funk Banta said the drop in forage quality during the summer is the main reason some producers see daily gains slow. East and Central Texas typically see forage quality drop by mid-July as temperatures become consistently warmer.

“Forage quality goes down quite a bit according to forage species and

temperatures,” he said.

“So, you want to stay aware of your cattle body conditions because it can be difficult to improve body condition scores going into winter.”

Producers can help mitigate losses with appropriate protein and energy supplements, he said. Banta recommends a 40% cube or similar high protein supplement.

Paschal said rains have improved grazing conditions for much of southern Texas east of San Antonio. Buffelgrass emergence and growth has also helped in southern parts of the state.

“Cow runs are slowing down, and less culling is going on now that people are cutting hay,” he said.

“A lot of people were worried about prices, but cull prices are holding up or are better than they were, and calf prices started moving up. A little rain eased the pressure for some folks.”

Paschal said ranchers need to pay attention to area market prices and focus on weight gains.

Gains in the shade Summer temperatures can reach dangerous levels for cattle herds, but typically don’t in Texas because herd genetics are adapted to summer conditions, Banta said. But heat stress can negatively impact forage intake and impact body condition.

“Good access to shade to cool themselves from direct sunlight and a good, palatable water source go a long way toward keeping cattle comfortable in the summer heat,” he said.

Pest stress can impact pocket

Conditions are drying and temperatures are warming in parts of the state, which means declining forage quality for cattle herds.

Stressed cattle gain less weight, and pests can be an aggravation that can add to losses, Paschal said.

“External parasites like horn flies are always a problem, but how bad really depends from place to place,” he said.

“Infestations depend on local conditions like warmer winter, which might allow more overwintering.”

Horn flies do migrate moving north as days warm, he said. They prefer warm days and humidity, and typically their numbers begin climbing in May and June.

A few horn flies are not a problem, but infestations of hundreds and thousands can stress animals and lead to other problems, including other parasites.

Horn flies can cause dermatitis making cattle itch and rub incessantly, which can lead to hide damage and infections and look bad at sale, Paschal said.

“They agitate the cattle more than anything,” he

said. “But 200 horn flies can mean 200 drops of blood and the extra energy they’re burning to get relief by shaking and tail swatting.”

Paschal said treating animals with topical chemical treatments are a good way to relieve them from horn flies, but chemicals don’t work as well on other flying pests like stable or horse flies.

Moving animals to another location where flies don’t reproduce and congregate or cleaning up areas may be the only option to reduce populations of flies and stress and injury to livestock.

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries: CENTRAL Good rainfall helped pasture conditions dramatically. Areas received 1-2 inches of rain.

Corn silage harvest began, and yields were fair for dryland fields. Producers were cutting and baling hay, but an increase in grasshoppers was reported.

Cattle were in good condition. Wheat and oat harvests were complete.

Cotton was expected to benefit most from the rain. Cotton crop ranges from pinhead square to blooming. The rain will also help later-planted corn. Early planted corn was beginning to dry down.

Cattle body conditions were good.

ROLLING PLAINS Conditions continued to be favorable in the district.

Areas received up to 9 inches of total moisture.

Some producers were evaluating cotton fields for potential replants.

Grasshoppers continued to be an issue. Cattle conditions continued to improve on abundant grasses.

COASTAL BEND Spotty rainfall occurred with some areas receiving 2-5 inches. The rain helped as water demands in cotton increased while bolls were filling. Corn was drying down. Sorghum was coloring well and being harvested in some areas.

However, most growers expect sorghum harvest to be drawn out due to the high number of green heads that emerged after the late rainfall events.

Good yields were reported in many of the harvested fields. Rice was flooded, and some fields were starting to head out. Some hay was baled prior to the rains. Hay producers fertilized for subsequent cuttings. Pastures benefitted from the rainfall. Cattle remained in good condition amid stable prices.

EAST As much as 6 inches of rain fell across a large part of the district. However, some areas needed much more moisture. Sabine County reported some producers were culling older cows due to dry conditions and subsequent forage shortages. Marion County reported ponds were full and pastures were growing. Pasture and rangeland conditions were fair to good overall.

Subsoil and topsoil conditions were adequate.

Livestock conditions were fair to good. Cattle prices were low and uneven.

Grasshopper infestations remained a problem.

Producers were watching for armyworms. Wild pigs caused damage in pastures and hay meadows.

SOUTH PLAINS Conditions were hot, windy and dry. Subsoil and topsoil moisture levels increased due to recent rainfall, but conditions had not improved much.

Many crops were lost to hail during a recent storm.

Producers were having to decide on a secondary (See CATTLE, page 13)

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF PEARSALL Pursuant to the City of Pearsall’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance notice is here by given that the City of Pearsall will hold (1) Public Hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting on July 27, 2020, at 5:30 PM at the Pearsall City Hall located at 215 S. Ash St. Pearsall, Texas, 78061. The purpose of a(n) Change of Zoning requested by Frio County for changing of existing zoning to meet proposed use. Legal descriptions being 530 1411 ORTIZ PABLO. Property is currently zoned as an A-O; Agriculture & Open Space District.

The City encourages citizens to par ticipate and to make their opinions known at this public hearing. If you have any questions regarding this application please contact the City of Pearsall at City Hall at 215 S. Ash Street.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF PEARSALL Pursuant to the City of Pearsall’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance notice is here by given that the City of Pearsall will hold (1) Public Hearing at the Special Meeting of the Pearsall City Council on July 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the Pearsall City Hall located at 215 S. Ash St. Pearsall, Texas, 78061. The purpose of a(n) Change of Zoning requested by Frio County for changing of existing zoning to meet proposed use. Legal descriptions being 530 1411 ORTIZ PABLO. Property is currently zoned as an A-O; Agriculture & Open Space District.

The City encourages citizens to participate and to make their opinions known at this public hearing. If you have any questions regarding this application please contact the City of Pearsall at City Hall at 215 S. Ash Street.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Dilley, Texas (the “City”) to adopt an Ordinance providing for the issuance of interest-bearing obligations of the City presently contemplated to be designated and known as the “CITY OF DIL-

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The current principal of all outstanding debt obligations of the City is $9,437,000, the combined principal and interest required to pay all currently outstanding debt obligations of the City on time and in full is $12,386,701, the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is $2,439,556, the estimated interest rate for the Certificates is 3.00%, and the maximum maturity date of the Certificates is September 1, 2035. Market conditions affecting interest rates vary based on a number of factors beyond the control of the City, and the City cannot and does not guarantee a particular interest rate associated with the Certificates. /s/ Mary Ann Obregon Mayor, City of Dilley, Texas

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2078 sq. ft. +/-, nice yard with largeS O back L D yard. Lots of storage. Listed for sale at $140,000.

600 LEONA - 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home. Measures over 2,000 sq. ft. of living area, large corner lot of 15,580 sq. ft.+/-. Recently renovated and move-in ready, appliances included, fenced back yard with swimming pool, attched garage, pre-approval for mortgage required to view. Listing price is $225,000.

303 S. GIRAUD - Older brick home. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2504 sq. ft +/of living area. Parts of 4 lots totaling 0.429 acre +/-. Central a/h. Price reduced to $179,000.

502 CENTER ST. - 2 homes on 2 large lots. Completely fenced. Numerous recent upgrades added for same listing price! $195,000.

IN DILLEY: BUSINESS & HOME ON 3.7 ACRES +/- ... Located on IH-35 West Access Road. 3,200 sq. ft. +/- metal building with bay doors and office. 2004 Doublewide Manufactured Home, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,148 sq. ft. +/-.

Carport, property is completely fenced, city water and sewer, small citrus orchard and more. Price dropped to $368,000.

RANCH LISTINGS: 164 ACRES +/- Located 7.1 miles south of Cotulla, 1 mile off IH-35. Water wells, electricity, all weather road to gate, 3 stock tanks, 1 stocked with fish, 2 cleared plots, rest of property in native brush, fenced all the way around.

Listed for $625,000.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN DOWNTOWN COTULLA: 29 UNIT MOTEL AND LAUNDRY BUSINESS - Call for details. $499,000.

MORE DETAILS ON THESE PROPERTIES AND OTHERS IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WEBSITE: tierrarojarealestate.com

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following address: Sonya Martinez Assistant Superintendent sonya.martinez@pearsallisd.org Pearsall I.S.D. 830.334.8001 318 Berry Ranch Road Pearsall, Tx 78061 BID NOTICE By order of the Commissioner’s Court of Frio County, Texas, and pursuant to Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code, sealed requests for bids for the Phase 2 Building Improvements and ADA Accommodations of the Frio County Dilley Annex, located in Dilley, Texas, will be received at the Frio County Auditor ’s Office located at 500 E San Antonio Street, Pearsall, Texas 78061 until 3:00 P.M., July 24, 2020. Bids received after the time indicated will be returned unopened. The bids will be opened and read aloud during the Commissioner’s Court meeting on July 27, 2020.

Prospective bidders may contact

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Roxana Garcia, P.E. at 2207 BL 35 E, Pearsall, Texas 78061; phone 830-334-0085; or by e-mail at Roxana.Garcia@friocounty.org in regards to obtaining bidding documents. An appointment to inspect the project may be scheduled by contacting Ms. Garcia. Frio County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to the County. For more information, visit http:// www.co.frio.tx.us/.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Pearsall plans to apply for the upcoming 2020 Texas Capital Fund Downtown Revitalization/Main Street Fund from the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/ Architectural/Surveying Firm(s) (individual/firm) to prepare all

preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support eligible activities in the City of Pearsall. Please submit four (4) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: 215 S. Ash, Pearsall, TX 78061, Attn: Estrellita Ballesteros. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 2:00 P.M. on July 20, 2020 to be considered.

The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enter-

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STREET IMPROVEMENTS LEDWIG ROAD Owner: La Salle County, Texas Address: 101 Courthouse Square #107, Cotulla, TX 78014 Notice is hereby given that La Salle County is now accepting sealed bids, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Invitation for Bids and other contract provisions, for the construction of Ledwig Road. La Salle County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor irregularities. The work will consist of: pavement reconstruction including grading, flexible base, subgrade prep, drainage structures re

construction, railroad crossing and fence replacement.

Bids are to be submitted in asealed envelope clearly marked: La Salle County –Street Improvements Ledwig Road 11 AM, July 23, 2020 Sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM, July 23, 2020 (as per La Salle County Clerk time clock) at: La Salle County – Office of the County Clerk C/O Margarita Esqueda 101 Courthouse Square #107 Cotulla, Texas 78014 The Issuing Office, S&B Infrastructure, LTD., is located at 2120 Blaine Street, Laredo, Texas 78043. S&B Infrastructure, LTD. will distribute official contract bid documents through the CivCastUSA website.

Contractor may view, download and print, or order printed documents through this website at Contractor expense. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the La Salle County Courthouse, 101 Courthouse Square, Cotulla, TX

78014 at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Engineer will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Deadline for Questions: 11:00 AM, Friday, July 17, 2020. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the La Salle County Courthouse at 11:15 AM on July 23, 2020.

The Official Contract Documents may be examined and / or obtained at the following website: WWW.CIVCASTUSA.COM ID: Street Improvements Ledwig Road Direct any questions to Jorge A. Martinez, P.E. at: Email: jamartinez2@sbinfra.com Phone: 956-568-2561 Important Dates: Pre-Bid Conference: 11:00 AM, on July 16, 2020 Deadline for Questions: 11:00 AM, on July 17, 2020 Bid Deadline: 11:00 AM, on July 23, 2020

Agricultural Issues teams place at the district and area levels. She is active in several sports, primarily in the area of track and field, and holds numerous leadership positions at Pearsall High School.

Rodriguez continues to raise breeding and market goats for the Frio County Junior Livestock Show, in addition to exhibiting several projects in the Country Store division of the show. She served as the Wintergarden FFA District Treasurer last year and has been a chapter officer since 2018. Rodriguez also qualified for the

state Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event and placed third at state with her Agricultural Communications team in 2019. She also qualified for area level competition as a prepared public speaker.

She is one of Pearsall FFA’s most distinguished in the area of community service.

Outside of FFA, she competes in UIL academics and OAP, serves as vice president of the Pearsall chapter of NHS, and has been active as the school mascot.

The 92nd annual Texas FFA State Convention will be held virtually July

8-10 and will be available on demand after the closing session. Dugosh and Rodriguez will be recognized during the 5th General Session of the Texas FFA Virtual Convention, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10. Members of the state’s largest agricultural youth leadership organization will spend the week attending virtual leadership workshops, viewing inspiring speeches and presentations, being recognized for their achievements, and serving as the legislative body for the Texas FFA Association.

prises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business/Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Pearsall is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

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skills, and have shown a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above.

On average, under 2,500 Texas students earn this degree annually.

Dugosh earned her degree by exhibiting commercial heifers, goats,

and a steer at multiple livestock shows. She has gravitated toward veterinary medicine and has spent the last year working on a ranch with instruction from a veterinarian with the goal of earning her Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level

I certification. Dugosh has been an officer of both the FFA and her local and district 4-H councils.

She qualified for the state Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event and has assisted the Livestock Evaluation, FFA Broadcasting, and

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(Continued from page 11) crop. Cattle were in good the district. Corn and harvest began in southern parts of the district but corn sorghum were progressing condition. continued to mature and well. Peaches were being PANHANDLE dry out in most other areas. harvested. Pasture and Northern parts of Pasture and rangeland rangeland conditions the district reported conditions were fair to were fair to good. Body short topsoil and subsoil good. Hay cutting and condition scores on moisture. Central areas baling continued. Prickly livestock were good. reported short topsoil pears were burned to help Cattle prices seemed to and very short subsoil wildlife and cattle. Vegetable be rising while sheep and moisture levels. Southern crops like watermelons, goat prices remained high. areas reported adequate Shearing season continued. cantaloupes and peaches to short topsoil and were in full production.

Wildlife conditions were subsoil moisture levels. fair to good with continued Producers in Zavala County Scattered showers helped made irrigation water sightings of fawns. some areas and isolated applications for cotton, SOUTH hail damage was apparent sorghum and late-planted Counties throughout on certain fields. Pasture corn. Native rangeland and the district reported mild and rangeland conditions pastures were declining weather conditions with were fair to very poor. in most areas. Some very short to adequate Winter wheat harvest producers were providing soil moisture levels. was complete. Corn was supplemental feed to cattle.

Temperatures were around in good to fair condition.

Quality hay was selling for 100 degrees in several Cotton was in poor to $120-$140 per ton. Starr counties. Atascosa and La fair condition. Soybeans County reported rangeland Salle counties reported were in good condition, and pastures continued trace amounts of rain and sorghum conditions to improve due to recent up 0.5 of an inch. Duval were good to fair. Peanut rains. Livestock markets County reported 1-1.5 fields were in good to fair were selling low volumes. inches of rain. Live Oak condition.

Buffelgrass seed was County reported up to NORTH harvested.

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Hay harvest continued.

Tomatoes and sweet corn were ready in gardens.

Pastures generally looked good. Cattle were in good Farm, Ranch, Lots, Residential & Commercial condition. Grasshoppers were spotted in numerous fields.

WEST CENTRAL Conditions were hot and dry all week with no significant rain reported.

Dryland sorghum was burning up due to moisture stress. Irrigated fields looked fair. Irrigated corn was in good shape, but dryland fields were drying down. Dryland and irrigated cotton were struggling. Pastures were drying out, and grass fires were a growing concern.

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Stir-fry the rice to evenlycoated with oil, then spread and lightly press around the pan.

Allow to cook for 30-seconds then stir. Repeat the spreading and stirring every 30 seconds for 5 minutes total to encourage some light browning on the rice.

In the center of the wok, make a large well with the rice and add in 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.

Add onion, garlic, and carrots, stir-fry in the center

of the pan for 1 minute, then mix with rice to combine.

Make another large well in the center and add in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.

Pour in whisked eggs. Allow them to sit for about 30 seconds then gradually stir to create small scrambled egg pieces, stir to combine with the rice.

Add in soy sauce, stir to combine.

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Call 830-879-3100 TO THE OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTIES GREETINGS: Take notice that after a Regular Meeting held on May 28, 2020 the City of Council of the City of Cotulla in the manner prescribed by Texas Health & Safety Code Ann. Sec. 342.004 declared the structures located upon the described properties to be public nuisances and a threat to the health, safety and good governance of the City. Notice is provided that each owner listed shall either demolish the offending structure (after obtaining the necessary permits from the City), which shall be no later than July 27, 2020; or the City will demolish the structure without further notice and assess its costs by priority lien upon the property.

Any person requiring information concerning this notice may contact: Melissa Perales, Code Enforcement Officer at (830) 879-2367

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304 Hall Street Lot 35, Block 4, Garden Homes #1

R. C. Garcia 407 Thornton Street Cotulla, Texas 78014

715 Mesquite Street Lot 7 &9, Block 2, Garden Homes #1

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A&D Express Lube

310 South Oak Street Pearsall, TX. 78061

830-334-4181 Dentistry For Health

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ARTESIA WELLS CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD SEVENTH DAY 830-676-3469; Sat. Worship, 10 a.m.

BIGFOOT CATHOLIC OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FM 472; Rev. Jose Francisco Puente; Sun. Mass, 12:15 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST James Wilson, Pastor; Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.

COTULLA BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 201 Frio St. Cotulla, Tx. 78014; 830-879-3615; Moises Rodriguez, Pastor; Noe Rodriguez, Music Leader; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Youth, Sunday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Awana Club 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Sept. thru April; www. fbccotulla.org PRIMERA BAUTISTA FELLOWSHIP 106 Lane, Cotulla, Tx., 830-8793119; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Night Bible Study 6-7 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.; Thurs.

Youth Night 7-9 p.m.

CATHOLIC SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 307 S. Main; 879-2658; Pastor: Rev. Pawel Antoszewski; Mass times: Saturdays 6 p.m.; Sundays 8 a.m. (Spanish) 10 a.m. (English) Tues., Wed. & Fri. 6 p.m. Thursdays 7 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 306 Medina; 879-2090; David Templeton, Minister; Sun. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.

Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EPISCOPAL ST.TIMOTHY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Leona and Choctaw, Cotulla, 830879-2239; Rev. Mike Davis, Vicar; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.;

REHABILITATION CENTER

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 302 N. Center St.; 830-879-4170; Jesse Franklin, Pastor; Sheryl Hartweck, Lay Speaker; Cowboy Service Sun. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.; Traditional Service Sun. 11 a.m. Bible Study Mon. 10 a.m.

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801 W. Hwy. 117 - Dilley, Texas 78017 - 830-326-3171 www.FrioRegionalHospital.com

ANGELIC IDEAS

FLOWERS - PLANTS - BALLOONS ARTS & CRAFTS 115 S. Oak • Pearsall

830-334-2000

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CHRISTIAN OPEN ARMS MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 607 N. Front, Cotulla, Texas. Sun. Service 10:30 a.m.; Fri. Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.; Sat. Worship 6 p.m.

Servants: Antonio Vielma and Alex Romo. 210-467-7747.

OTHER LIVING FAITH FAMILY WORSHIP CHURCH 651 Guadalupe St., Cotulla, Texas. www.lffwc.org Pastors Mark & Kim Linares. Established since 2012.

BIBLE FAITH CENTER 507 N. Main St., Cotulla. Sun. Worship. 10:30 a.m.

LA VINA DEL SENOR 1727 S. Main, Cotulla, Tx. Rev. Victor Mancias; Tues. Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship 6 p.m.; Sat. Worship 6 p.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Prayer Line 830879-9092; Rev. 512-293-5426.

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 101 Front; 879-3398; Rosie Gonzales, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.

PREVAILING WORD “Teaching Triumphant Truth” 419 S. Main St.; 830-879-4777; Abram De La Garza, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 7:00 p.m.

THE MIRACLE CENTER CHURCH 502 N. Front; Cotulla, Tx. 78014; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Mon. Prayer Service, 7 p.m.; Thurs. Worship Service, 7:30 p.m.; Pastors Danny & Nicole Villarreal. www.facebook.com/ tmccotulla/ DERBY PENTECOSTAL MISSION DE LA FE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH County Rd. 4415, Derby; 830-3171199, 830-334-7516; Humberto & Ida Gonzalez, Pastors; Co Pastor Humberto Gonzales II; Services: Wed. 7 p.m.; Fri. Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. (English) 6 p.m.

(Spanish).

OTHER IGLESIA JESUCRISTO RESTAURA 4600 Hilltop #1168, 830-965-4503; Worship: Thurs./Jueves 7 p.m.; Sat./Sabado 7 p.m., Sun./Domingo 10 a.m.

IGLESIA LA ROCA 407 N. Sheep Hill Road; 830-9654348; Jose Ramon & Rose Rivera, Pastors; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.; Fri. 7 p.m. Prayer.

Services are Bilingual.

FOWLERTON FREY GOSPEL SERVICES 1st and 3rd Sundays, 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 97, Fowlerton, Texas. 830-480-3084.

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ENCINAL COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Baptist Church) Corner of Sunrise and Hodges; Sunday Worship Services, 11:0012:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30; Wednesdays, Good News Club for Children, 6-8 p.m.; Thomas Stagg, Pastor. For more information, call 956-236-2661.

DILLEY BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 201 W. Hugo; 965-1013; Lance Hartsfield, Pastor; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. Awana, 6:00 p.m.

IGLESIA EN LA ROCA DE ENCINAL Corner of Blue Bonet and Sunset; Servicios: Domingos 3 p.m.; Jueves 7 p.m.; Pastor Jose Ramon Rivera; 830-444-9386.

BELEN BAPTIST CHURCH 202 E. White; 830-965-4030; Pastor Sonny Osio; 210-216-4404; Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; children’s church provided; Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.

BAPTIST MOORE BAPTIST CHURCH 420 W. FM 462 and Airline; Pastor Billy Morse; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m.

CATHOLIC ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 114 E. Frio, 965-1926; Father Garcia; Sun. Mass in English, 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Sat. Mass in Spanish, 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER 13848 S. IH-35, Dilley, Tx., 9651880; www.christianfaithcenter; Sun. Service, 10 a.m.; Mon. Ladies’ & Men’s Group, 6:30 p.m.; Tues.

Prayer Service, 6 a.m.; Wed. Service, 7 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Pastor, Noah Carr; Services: Sunday School, 10:00; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Wed. Night Youth, 7 p.m.; Adult/ Youth Bible Study.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 215 W. White; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.

CHURCH OF GOD MISSION CHURCH OF GOD LA FE PENTECOSTES 4600 Hilltop #1168; 965-1264; Dominga Rodriguez; Sun. School, 10 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 2 p.m.; Fri. Worship, 7:30 p.m.

METHODIST BETHANIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 124 E. Curtis St.; 830-931-1837; Sun. Worship, 10:00 a.m. Morning Message; Tues. Prayer 7 p.m. Wed. Service 7 p.m.; Pastor: Rhonda Plaza-Gonzales.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 122 W. Miller, Rev. Jennifer Kelley, 432-693-6330. Weekly Informal Worship and Bible Study, days and times will vary. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. All are welcome to our services.

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CATHOLIC ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Rev. Antonio Hernandez; Sun. Mass, 11:00 a.m.

OTHER TEMPLO CRISTO ES EL REY Rt. 1, Box 385; 663-3863; Gustavo Arreguino, Pastor; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.; Fri. Worship, 7 p.m.; Servces in Spanish.

PEARSALL ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1015 E. Colorado; 334-4931; John & Sherri Davila, Pastors; Sun. Worship & Children’s Church, 10 a.m.; Wed. Worship, adult, youth & children’s classes, 6:30 p.m.

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THE SHEPERD’S FLOCK CHRISTIAN CHURCH 308 S. Pecan St., Pearsall, Tx., 830-334-2708; Pastor Fred Nieto Sr.; Sunday Morning Services 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Thursday 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 1106 E. Colorado; Joe Canales, Minister; Sun. Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. Service 6:00 p.m.; 830-334-3922 Church Office.

LUTHERAN ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 819 E. Brazos; 334-2336; Rev. Thomas Winter, Pastor; Divine Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study, 9:15 a.m.

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“SAN PABLO” UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 421 W. Trinity; 334-3885; Bilingual Services; Sun. 9:45 Bible Class, 10:45 Worship Services, 6:30 Prayer; Wed. 6:30 Bible Study. Pastor: Rev. Daisy Borrego.

PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE OF FAITH 319 Cypress St., Pearsall, Tx.. Pastors: Rev. Estevan Gonzales Sr. and Lic. Belinda C. Gonzales. Service Times: Sun. School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Worship Service Thurs. 7 p.m.

830-444-6039 or 830-444-6050.

LIRIO DE LOS VALLES (LILLY OF THE VALLEY) 405 S. Garcia, 334-2215; Pastor Juan Ponce Jr.; Sun., 10 a.m (Bilingual); 6 p.m. (Bilingual); Wed. 7 p.m.

(Bilingual); Everyone is welcome.

TEMPLO EL BUEN PASTOR (IGLESIA PENTECOSTES) 1130 CR1056 Horizon; Jacob Medrano, Pastor; Sun. Morning 10 a.m.; Sun. Evening 7 p.m; Fri. Worship 7 p.m.

TEMPLO ALBANZA PENTECOSTES 1200 E. Pecos; 334-8468; Gilberto & Elisa De La Rosa, Pastors; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. in Spanish; Tues. Worship, 7 p.m.; Wed. Worship, 7 p.m.

IGLESIA BAUTISTA NUEVA VIDA 211 S. Woodlawn; 334-2290; Jesus Medina, Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Sun. Discipleschip, 5 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.

TEMPLO EL OLIVAR 203 N. Tafolla, 830-334-2825, Rev. Paulo Morales, Pastor; Sun. Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.; Thurs. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

OTHER TEMPLO MONTE DE SION 226 N. Mulberry St.; 210-725-4881 or 210-823-8473; Pastor Hector & Alma Campirano; Co-Pastors Remigio & Crystal Campirano; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

TEMPLO CALVARIO FULL GOSPEL 218 N. Oak St., Pearsall. 830-3170394 or 830-317-7212; Pastor Roland; Prayer Night Tues. 7 p.m.; Service Times: Wed. 6:30 p.m.; Sunday Morning 10 a.m.; Sunday Prayer 6 p.m.

ELECTRIC, INC.

FIRST

ELECTRICAL WORK

Industrial, Commercial & Residential Trenching Service

405 S. Ash Pearsall, TX 78061

METHODIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 507 E. San Antonio, 334-9494, Rev. Dr. David Bachelor, Jim Rigby and Shannon Triplett, Lay Leaders, Sun. Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School, 9:30 a.m.; Wed. Worship, 6:30 p.m.

BAPTIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 204 S. Walnut, 334-2363; Pastor Brian Blackburn; Sun. Bible Study, 9:45 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 10:55 a.m..; Wed. Prayer Meeting and Awana, 6 p.m.; nursery open at all services.

CATHOLIC IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 422 W. Brazos, 334-4046 or 3344879; Father Jesus Camacho; Sun. Mass in Spanish 8 a.m.; Mass in English, 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sun. Reconciliation, 10-10:30 a.m.; Daily Mass Mon., Wed., Thurs.

8 a.m.; Tues. & Fri. 6 p.m.; Sat. Mass in English 5:30 p.m.; Sat. Reconciliation 5-5:30 p.m.; Weds.

Bible Study 6-7 p.m.; Thurs. Holy Hour 5-6 p.m.

SINDON & SINDON

Office: 334-8327 TECL 18237

First United Methodist Church 507 E. San Antonio St. - Pearsall

830-334-9494

Pastor: Dr. David Bachelor

www.pearsallfirstumc.org www.methodist.name

Celebrating God’s Love in Jesus Christ

A M Enterprises &

Furniture * Appliances * Electronics Financing Available with Low Monthly Payments 2 Stores to Better Serve You! 1311 W. Comal St. & 120 N. Oak St. in Pearsall

830-334-3791 / 830-334-9366

GE  Whirlpool  Maytag  Amana  Hotpoint

MAVERICK SELF STORAGE 302 N. Cherry St. - Pearsall, Texas

Commercial/Residential Storage Surveillance Cameras  Controlled Access Entry Fenced  Management On Site

Febe Ramos, Manager

830-334-4441

Johnnie Rosenauer Realtor

“Selling Frio County Area Ranches”

MOBILE 210-275-8828

Tobin Brauchle, Sales Associate

210-508-0965

John T. Buchanan, CPA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 133 NORTH HIGH UVALDE, TEXAS

830-591-1040 www.buchanancpa.com

Frio County Federal Credit Union AINE C. MORALES Office Manager Your Savings are NCUA Federally Insured to $250,000

Phone 830-334-2368 Fax: 830-334-9142 114 S. Oak St. Pearsall, TX 78061

Mario Aguero

FUNERAL DIRECTOR mario@peters-fh.com

830-879-2615

500 North Main St. Cotulla, Tx. 78014 www.peters-fh.com 830-334-3800 or 830-334-2195

830-334-7125 Johnny 830-334-7126 Pump Truck 830-334-7975 Pump Truck

JAAR WATER WELL SERVICE Complete Line of Windmills and Submersible Pumps

200 S. IH-35 - Pearsall, Texas 78061 - 830-334-3617 www.FrioRegionalHospital.com

Landscaping, Water Systems, Rock Work, Lawn Service, Large Shade Trees, Fruit &, Pecan Trees, Plants & Shrubs, Cactus

Tel 830-334-9022 Cell 830-267-0944 Fax 830-326-6442 Lic #2186166

Lil Pups Day Care

Wintergarden Abstract & Guaranty Co., Inc.

E-mail: littlepupsdaycare@gmail.com

105 E. Hackberry Ste. B - Pearsall, Tx. 78061 830-334-3617 or 1-800-610-2058

206 E. Colorado - Pearsall, Tx. 78061

DGONZALES2@FARMERSAGENT.COM

Sylvia A. San Miguel, Director 220 N. Main St. Dilley, Texas 78017 Phone 830-965-2160 Fax 830-965-1616

FRIO HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH

Debbie T. Gonzales, Agent

J.T. Neal, Jr. * 414 East Florida * Pearsall, Tx. 78061

Agent for First American Title Guaranty Company

Grady L. Roberts, Jr., Owner P.O. Box 634/407 S. Walnut * Pearsall

830-334-3005 * Fax 830-334-3421 E-Mail: wintergardena@yahoo.com

DRILLING WATER WELLS FOR OVER 85 YEARS

Leonard Brown

www.kinsmanfarms.com kinsmanfarms@gmail.com

2022 BI 35 E. - Pearsall, Tx. - 830-317-1234

Robledo’s Pest Control

Commercial & Residential Termites & General Pest Control

Lic. No. 1892

Bud Robledo – Certified Applicator

1302 N. Oak - Pearsall, Texas

Serving Pearsall, Dilley, & Cotulla

334-2535 or 334-7337 www.robledopestcontrol.com

830.334.4565 www.mckinleydrilling.com

industrial • municipal • agricultural • repair & inspection

South Texas Cattle Marketing Lew Thompson Marketing Director

www.southtexascattlemarketing.com

P.O. Box 913 Pearsall, Texas 78061

Email: southtexascattlesbcglobal.net

Office 830-334-8227 Mobile 830-965-3058 Fax 830-334-2123

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321 E. San Marcos Pearsall, Texas

830-334-3644