Frio-Nueces Current (Pearsall, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 3, 1993 Page: 1 of 12
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Thursday, June 3, 1993
Pearsall, Frio County, Texas 78061
Number 20, Volume LXXXXIX
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Superintendent Ernesto Tijerina
Cotulla I.S.D. hires
new superintendent
Carnival starts tonight
Task force receives state grant
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Weekly Between
San Antonio and Laredo
AUSTIN - Last week Atascosa
County Judge O B Gates received
notice of a grant award from Gov-
ernor Ann Richards office in Aus-
tin The grant award is for the 81st
Judicial District Narcotics Tsk
Force which will beginning its
fourth year of operation The Task
Force w hich sen es Atascosa. Frio.
Karnes and Wilson counties will
continue to vigorously enforce and
investigate narcotic laws and traf-
ficking violations across the four
on to say that it was very evident to
him that "the community has a
made a commitment towards edu-
cation " He noticed that the citizens
of Cotulla were aware that in order
for their communit) to grow and
prosper at many different levels, it
must have a future population that
is well-educated and will continue
in the pursuit of knowledge
He stated that he desires to de-
velop this fertile attitude that the
communit) has He said from his
poi nt of view "the number one goal
is education with an end result of
student achievement."
A tuition fee of $500/person is
required to cover class materials
payable at registration Registra-
tion is ona first come, first sene
basis so please complete the form
below and return it to our office by
June 7
The local Option Plan's sponsor
Rep. Libby Lincbargcr said that the
wealthy school districts can choose
one or several of the options to
reduce their budget However, if
they choose any of me last three
options, they must hold local elec-
tions for voter approval
Judge Scott McCowcn of the
345th District Court must now de-
cide if the Local Option Plan is
constitutionally legal.
Since the Texas Legislature has
passed a bill by the June I deadline.
Judge McCowcn has decided to
allow the state funding of school
districts to continue under the old
method over the summer months
until he has a chance to review the
Local Option Plan. He plans to
make a decision by September I.
No school district in Frio or La
Salle counties will have to choose
from the options listed above be-
cause none of the 109 wealthiest
school districts arc located within
the areas
The local school districts passed
contingency plans in the event that
thcTcxas Legislature had not passed
a bill on school funding.
Dr. John P Kelly, superinten-
dent of the Pearsall Independent
some time visiting old friends.
You'll be welcomed at the Big Fool
Wallace Museum w hich isa rephea
of the cabin of William Alexander
Wallace (Big Foot Wallace). New
items have been added recently.
Souvenir T-shirts, caps. pens, cards
and bumper slickers For more in-
formation. call (210) 663-2419 or
(210) 663-5054
Dilley: Watermelon Festival
will be June 27 at St Joseph's Catho-
lic Church grounds Festivities on-
going from the noon ribbon-cutting
ceremony until midnight Live
music from noon until midnight
From noon to 2 pm .barbecue bris-
ket plates will be served at $3.50
each Food booths featuringgorditas
arc open from 2 pm.; raffle at 11
pm. fol lowed by crow ni ngof Little
Miss Sandia For additional infor-
mation call (2 10)965-1925or(210)
965-2116 Watermelon shirts, caps
and postcards will be sold at the
Chamber of Commerce and water-
melon gifts arc also at the Dilley
Flower and Gift Shop Eat at
Garcia's Mexican Restaurants for
authentic Mexican food Call (210)
965-1742
Yancey: Way back in the brush
is this little ranching community, a
cancelled by the Chamber of Com-
merce. Alamo Attractions will be
sponsoring a carnival Thursday,
June 3 through Sunday. June 6 at
the Lions Club Civic Center
Thursday is armband night in
which you can ride all rides from 6
to 10 p m. for only $5
On Friday, the carnival will be
real trip to the past. Homemade
pastries and breads, peanut brittle,
fajitas, hand-crafted pillows, cases
and quilts w ill be for sale under the
giant pecan trees on the second
Saturday. Market Trail Day. Stop
at Yancey Feed and Fuel and ask
the about the old churchcsand cem-
eteries. Call (210) 426-4022.
Moore: Right off IH-35 South
of Dev inc is Moore, named for a
frontiersman of the area Cruise
around and sec relics of that pio-
neer past in crumbling buildings
and edifices still in use I oca I auc-
tions featuring heavy equipment
occur periodical!) Call (210) 663-
4031
Pearsall: Patty's Herb Farm has
aerosol hcrbs-basiL thyme, oregano,
chives, dill argula-you name it Also
in the grccnhousc-or growing w iId
about (he place-mint of all variet-
ies. hoja. santa. epizoic. Wreath,
fresh or dried arc also made to
order Special tours for groups arc
available at special rates Call (210)
334-3944. The Fishin'Hole isopen
on weekends from noon to 6 p m
for catfish and bass fishing. Call
(210) 334-8697. For other infor-
mation. call Yolanda at (210) 334-
9414
By Thomas II. Martin
COTULLA - The Cotulla In-
dependent School District has hired
Mr Ernesto Tijerina of Del Rio as
superintendent of its schools
Mr Tijerina received a
bachelor's degree in political sci-
ence from St Man's University
w here he also received his teaching
certificate He rccciv cd his master's
degree from Sul Ross University in
Alpine.
He has spent his entire 17-ycar
career at the San Felipe School
District in Del Rio He was a class
room teacher for the first five years
He was an .assistant principal at
Garfield Elementary in Del Rio for
five and a half years Then he be-
came Director of Personnel and he
spent the past two years of his ca-
reer as Executive Director of Per-
sonnel for the San Felipe School
District
When asked about his view-
point of moving from Del Rio to
Cotulla, he stated that "it is di fficult
to pack up and leave a place w here
one has worked for more than 17
years of one's life, but I am excited
about the new opportunities that
arc available in Cotulla." He went
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By Thomas II. Martin
AUSTIN - Governor Ann
Richards signed a bill into law that
would reform the financial struc-
ture of local school districts on
Monday. May 31.
The bill (CSSB 7). was approved
earlier in the week by both the
Texas State House and Senate.
The Senate approved CSSB 7,
which would set a $280,000 limit
per student, on May 27 by a vote of
25 to 6. The senators who voted
against the plan were Senators Ike
Harris. Henderson. Lccdam.
Nelson. Patterson and Shapiro.
The folowing day the House
approved the plan by a vote of 103-
41.
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School District, considers Pearsall
LS D to be able to handle the bur-
den of loss of state funding in case
the Texas State Legislature did not
pass a bill
The Pearsall I.S.D. Board of
trustees approved a contingency’
plan on May 18. that will provide
funds for summer school and. if
necessary’, carry the district to
around Nov ember 1
Ernesto Tijerina, the new su-
perintendent of the Cotulla Inde-
pendent School District, states that
the Cotulla LS D. Board of Trust-
ees have also passed a contingency'
plan in the event that the Texas
Legislature had not approveda plan.
Jack Seals, superintendent of
the Dilley Independent School Dis-
trict states that the Dilley I S D
will "conduct business as usual." if
the Texas State House and Senate
failed lopass a plan by the proposed
deadline According to Mr. Seals,
the Dilley LS D. Board has passed
a plan that will insure that the
district w ill meet all of its contrac-
tual obligations with its employ ccs.
through the summer months. He
also savs that the summer school
and all school summer activities
will last throughout their entirety.
This bill is a substitute for Sen-
ate Bill 7 which was proposed by
Senate Education Committee
Chairman Bill Ratliff of Mount
Pleasant which would have moved
an estimated $40 billion ofbusincss
property taxes from the 109 wealthi-
est school districts and redistribute
the money to the poorer districts
CSSB 7. the House committee's
substitute for SB 7. also known as
the Local Option Plan, allows for
the 109 wealthiest school districts
to choose from five options to re-
duce their wealth to $280,000 per
student limit The first option is for
the wealthiest districts to consoli-
date with a poorer district. The
second option is for a wealthy dis-
trict to detach a section of its terri-
tory too and transfer it to a poorer
district. The third option is to
purchase average daily attendance
credits from the state The fourth
option is for the wealthy districts to
place a contract for the education of
nonresident students The fifth
option is for a wealthy school dis-
trict to consolidate its tax base with
a poorer district
PEARSALL — Even though open from 6 to midnight; Saturday,
the Potato Fest celebration has been from noon to midnight, and Sunday,
I b, 10 p in
Live entertainment will pro-
vided nightly. There will also be
food and game booths for extra
enjoyment.
Bring the whole family for four
nights worth of fun and excite-
ment!
He stated that he desires to make
the students' thirst for knowledge
so strong that the growth of their
intellect will become undeniable
Reflecting back on his life in the
Del Rio community he said that he
worked with excellent co-workers
who helped him in his career to
educate the students of the San
Felipe School District and he will
miss working with them.
However, he secs that working
with the citizens of Cotulla can be
filled with possibilities and that
together "we will move forward "
Tommy Williams. Frio County
Sheriff Carl Burris. Wilson County
Sheriff Joe Tackett Jr.. Karnes
County Sheriff Terry Schmidt.
Floresville Police Chief Danny
Martinez. Karnes City Police Chief
Nolan Jonas. Pearsall Police Chief
Ray Talamantcz and Pleasanton
Police Chief Keith Blair In addi-
tion to these agencies Police De-
partments in Dilley. Lytle. Poteet.
Jourdanton. Kenedy and LaVcrnia
arc members of the Task Force
county district. Atascosa County,
for the second year, is serving as
grantee. On Monday. May 24.
1993, Atascosa county officials ac-
cepted the grant award which will
begin its fiscal year on June 1.
1993. Atascosa county Chief
Deputy Sheriff David Soward will
continue to sene as Task Force
Commander The Task Force is
governed by a Board of Governors
comprised of District Attorney Lv nn
Ellison. Atascosa County Sheriff
Current Events
Banquet June 10
COTULLA - The La Salle
County Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District will hold its annual
awards banquet Thursday, June 10
in the Greenhouse Cafe located at
101 N. Main. The meal will be
catered by Bill and Judy Dove,
owners. Registration will be from 7
to 7:30 p. m The banquet will begin
at 7;3O.
The Public is invited and there
is no charge for this event
Come and bring a Friend
Prizes needed
COTULLA - The La Salle
County Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District requests all interested
businesses and individuals inter-
ested in contributing door prizes to
be given away at the awards ban-
quet on June IO should contact the
District Clerk at 879-2621 or leave
donation at the office on 402 N.
Front St. The contributions last year
were a big success and once again
thank you to everyone who donated
to this event
Ribbon-cutting
PEARSALL — Cowpokes BBQ
Restaurant will open its doors on
Wednesday June 9. Located on FM
140 next to IH-35, the restaurant
features a casual cowboy-type at*
mosphereand delicious Texan-sly Ic
BBQ. One specialty of the house
will be fresh homemade pic
Owned and operated by Sam
and Dana Hotchkiss, the restaurant
also features a drive-through win-
dow for take-out orders and cater-
ing sen ices for most any occasions,
large or small Cooked daily on the
pit will be brisket, sausage, chicken,
ribs and turkey
Cowpokes will have its ribbon-
cutting at IO a m on Wednesday,
June 12.
Slot to be filled
COTULLA — Any individual
interested in filling the school board
vacancy created by the resignation
of Mr. Noe Martinez. Jr. may sub-
mit a resume and brief statement of
qualifications to the
Superintendent's Office. Cotulla
I.S.D .P.O.Box699.Cotulla.Texas
78014, by 4 pm.. on Wednesday,
June 9.
Supper planned
COTULLA - To those who
attended Cotulla High School arc
welcomed to join the Class of'57.
Just bring a covered dish to tne
George Hopkins School Cafeteria
The folks should be gathering at IO
a m on Saturday, June I2.
Service Sunday
PEARSALL - The First As-
sembly of God Church will host a
special sen ice on Monday, June 6.
beginning at 10:30 a m The ser-
vice will be geared to the youth of
the area. Youths of all denomina-
tions arc invited to attend The
church will also have a yard sale on
July 5 from 8 a m to 4 p.m The
church will have many good things
for the home at reasonable prices.
Classes June 9
PEARSALL — A basic com-
puter class will be conducted
Wednesday, June 9 at the Frio
County Extension Office, 4tK) S.
Pecan St by Mr Pete Flores, Texas
Agricultural Extension Service
Computer Specialist, according to
Charles Gasch. CEA-AG The class
is limited to 12 persons, class time
is four hours (if we have enough
people sign up, vve will conduct
three scssions-morning. afternoon
and evening).
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Combining the Cotulla Record, Dilley Herald <8 Pearsall Leader
GOING TO STATE: The Senior Division of the Frio County 4-H
Horse Club will compete at the State Horse Bowl Contest at Texas
A&M University from Monday, June 7 through Friday, June 11.
Standing from left are Pearsall High School students Sherrie
Stacy, Calvin T. Varnon III and Christine Overstreet. The Horse
Club also placed first at the district contest last month. (See
related story and photos on Page 2.)
’Robin Hood' funding ...
Plan not to affect area schools
Market Trail Day June 12
The Alamo Area Council of
Governments announces a variety
of recreational, educational and
shopping activities for June, in-
cluding Market Trail Day on Satur-
day. June 12. throughout partici-
pating communities in Bexar,
Atascosa. Medina and Frio Coun-
ties. You arc invited to shop the
shops, explore the past and enjoy
rural South Texas at its country best
on the Market Trail and the historic
El Camino Real Corridor
Market Trail Day is a special
event designated for the second
Saturday of each month within the
communities found west of San
Antonio on Highway 90 to D'Hanis
and south along U.S. 81 in Dilley.
Special Market Trail Day activities
will be celebrated on June 12 in
Castroville and La Costc Other
special events occurring on the
Market Trail in June include the
"Watermelon Fest" in Dilley.
For more information, contact
Burma Hyde or Cora Himblcat the
Alamo Area Council of Govern-
ments at(2 IO) 225-52OI
Big Foot: The Big Foot Re-
union will be held on Saturday,
June 26 from IO a in until about 4
p m Enjoy the live music and spend
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