MARY DIAZ

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Mary Jane Diaz, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the age of 56. She was born in Pearsall on October 4, 1965, to Monico and Manuela (Tijerina) Luna. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Elex Diaz; sons, Blake Diaz and Brennan Diaz and wife Logan McAda; grandson, Brady James Diaz; brothers, Jesse Luna and wife Delia […]

BOBBY GALLEGOS

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Bobby Joe Gallegos, 65, of Poteet passed away on November 7, 2021, in Jourdanton. Bobby was born on September 9, 1956, in Hondo, to Robert Gallegos and Janie Luebanos Gallegos. Bobby loved riding his motorcycle around town with a big grin on his face. He was a jokester with a great sense of humor, a loving father and grandpa, a […]

PAUL GUTIERREZ

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Paul “Pablo” H. Gutierrez passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in San Antonio, on February 21, 1948, to Rafael Gutierrez and Margaret (Herrera) Gutierrez. Pablo loved being outdoors, either hunting or fishing. Pablo is survived by his son Paul Gutierrez; daughter, Margaret Lyons; stepdaughter, Diane, brother, Rafael Gutierrez; and nephew, Paul […]

BEVERLY NEWMAN

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Beverly Ann Newman, 71, of Poteet passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Beverly was born on January 6, 1950. She was the second of four children born to Irvin Anton and Henrica Kilhorn of Castroville. She graduated from Medina Valley High School in Castroville. She met the love of her life Preston Newman, […]

ROXANNE MANCHAANCHODO

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On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Roxanne Yvette Mancha-Anchondo, passed away at the age of 21. Roxanne was born on November 22, 1999, in San Antonio to Janet Lee Luna and Robert Anchondo. She attended Poteet ISD from pre-K to seventh grade, and after five years in the Edgewood ISD, she graduated from Memorial High School in 2018. She was an […]

VNV vendor intros

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VERDILIZER

Before I introduce more Vintage in Verdi vendors, I have some sad news to share. Verdi has lost another long-time resident recently, Hortencia Reyes. Hortencia will be greatly missed in the community and in the county. Hortencia has been part of my family since she was young. My aunt has shared many memories of them growing up together and working […]

Rossville holds Turkey Shoot

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The Rossville Historical Community Association’s annual Turkey Shoot will be on Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Rossville Community Center. The community center is located at 515 FM 2504 (nine miles west of Poteet). Admission is free, but you can purchase shells for $3 per round. Bring your shotgun and take a shot at winning a turkey or […]

Atascosa Livestock sales report, Nov. 2, 9

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Note: In this report, the first set of numbers in each line represents the weight range. The second set of numbers represents the price range per cwt. For more information, visit www.atascosalivestockexchange.com. Sale Date: Nov. 2Steers-Medium & Large200-300 lb. $150-182300-400 lb. $160-180400-500 lb. $140-170500-600 lb. $130-162600-700 lb. $125-145700-800 lb. $110-140800-900 lb. $100-136Heifers-Medium & Large200-300 lb. $135-155300-400 lb. $130-150400-500 lb. $120-148500-600 […]

Gardening Q&A

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Plant Q & A

Q. What is better to use to control Bermuda grass invading the shrub border, Roundup or Poast? A. Roundup kills the Bermuda grass quicker, but it also will kill most types of shrubs or flowers if it gets on the foliage. Poast is slower to act, but only kills grasses. As it gets cooler you have to move relatively fast […]

TIMOTHY SWAN

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Timothy A. Swan, Sr., passed away at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the age of 67. He was born in San Antonio, on February 16, 1954, to Vaughn A. Swan and Mildred Mae (Jackson) Swan. Timothy was a very hard worker, even as a child he had his own paper route. In February 2020, he retired from […]