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Thieves cut fence and lure out over 30 whitetail does and trophy bucks, $5,000 reward being offered
By Kathleen Calame at the Devine News , Jan. 6, 2021 A local rancher in the Bigfoot/ Kyote area said he and local authorities are looking for the person(s) responsible for cutting a high fence and luring over 30 big whitetail deer, to include does and trophy bucks. Robert Flores is offering a $5,000 reward for […]
Pearsall upgrades equipment vital to sewer line maintenance
After learning a heavy piece of equipment used at the sewer plant had been inoperable for three months, Pearsall city councilors approved the purchase of a $290,000 impact combination machine.
South Texas rancher gets the surprise of his life
One South Texas rancher got the surprise of his life as he checked his game camera last week.
Local Devine Trooper rescued a young girl to speak about child trafficking
A local hero, DPS Sgt Jason Sanchez, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Devine City Council meeting this October in a community outreach presentation regarding child trafficking. It’s a topic that is near and dear to his heart, as he was able to rescue a young girl from trafficking in May of 2015 in nearby Frio County.
CHDI receives $46,479 grant for pandemic response
Community Health Development Inc. has received a $46,479 grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s pandemic response fund, “Hill Country Strong.”
FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect until 1:00 P.M. Thursday
By Cary Burgess at Kerrville Daily Times, September 9, 2020 A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been posted for the entire Hill Country until 1:00 p.m. Thursday. A strong cold front will combine with a powerful low pressure system to produce periods of intense rainfall across the Hill Country Wednesday and Wednesday night. Additional rainfall totals […]
James “Jim” H. Hiler
James H. (Jim) Hiler, 92, investment and real estate broker, former cattleman and banker of Pearsall passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Bryan, Texas. He was a devoted husband and father and took great pride in his family. James was born at the Frio Town ranch home of his parents, Lee […]
Tiny Texas Town First to Resume In-Person Classes
By Jef Rouner freelancing for RA News, August 11, 2020 “We’ve been the only monkey in the zoo so far,” said Edna ISD superintendent Robert O’Connor. Edna is a small town in Jackson County between Houston and Victoria. Two weeks ago, it’s school district was the first in Texas to reopen for classes after the start […]
