Business of the Month May 2019
We would like to announce our Business of the Month is Gates Cattle Company, LLC. It is a family owned operation with ranching interests in LaSalle, Dimmit & Frio Counties. Its main focus is a Cow/Calf operation, the company also farms quality Bermuda hay. Jim Gates is a 3rd generation rancher in South Texas. A graduate of Texas A & M University in 1983 with an Agricultural Economics degree, he has over 32 years as a banker in Pearsall & Cotulla. Currently Jim is the President/ CEO of Stockmens National Bank in Cotulla. With his wife Shanna, and son Lane, they provide youth hunts for a local Boy’s Ranch. The family spends much time promoting the youth within the communities they operate.
Business of the Month for April 2019
We are proud to present Ranch Equipment & Hardware as the Business of the month for April 2019. Ranch Equip. & Hardware, Inc. (Ace Hardware) is a family owned and operated business in Cotulla, TX that opened in 1989. Our owners, Chris and Jackie Meyer, are excited to announce that 2019 marks our 30th year in business. During our 30 years of business we hope and pray we have delivered and continue to deliver the Ace Hardware promise to provide amazing customer service to every single customer, every time. In September of this year, we are planning a weeklong celebration to honor this huge business accomplishment, as well as show our customers and neighbors how much we appreciate their continual business and loyalty. Thank you for the opportunity to better serve Cotulla and La Salle County.
Pictured: Chamber President Jose M. Gonzalez, Accounts Payable/Payroll Emily Nolan and Inventory Manager Kayla Gunstream.
Business of the Month March 2019
Pictured (L-R) are: Jose Gonzalez, Cotulla La Salle County Chamber of Commerce President, Kaycee Martinez, General Manager, Alex Garcia and Estella (Ellie) Gonzales
Lyndon B. Johnson statue to be unveiled, Cotulla, Texas
In 1928 Lyndon Johnson came to teach at Welhausen School in Cotulla, Texas, a small farming and ranching community about halfway between San Antonio and Laredo. His assignment was to teach 5th, 6th, and 7th graders at the school, which was segregated for the Mexican-American population of Cotulla.
Johnson established long-lasting friendships with his Mexican-American students and empathized with the socioeconomic problems they faced. He had enormous energy, a great capacity for work, the initiative to create projects for his students, and the ability to persuade others to assist with those projects. He brought strict discipline into his classroom and organized his young students to participate in debate, declamation, spelling bees, and physical education — opportunities they had never had before.
As a tribute to his legacy, a life-size bronze depiction of Johnson as a schoolteacher will be unveiled. This magnificent work of art is the creation of renown sculptor and artist, Armando Hinojosa. Hinojosa’s former projects include the “Tejano Monument” at the Texas Capitol grounds; “Double Eagles”, Sea World in San Antonio; “Among Friends, there are no Borders”, Laredo International Airport; and Veterans Monument in Laredo among others.
Saturday, April 13, 2019. • Welhausen School
Meet and Greet / Tours start at 9:30 am
Unveiling Ceremony: 11:00 am
The "Race For Seis" is complete!
For the 6th consecutive year, Mariachi Cotuleño successfully defended their title, earning a 1st place to retain the 3A T.A.M.E. State Mariachi Title!
On Friday, February 8th, Mariachi Cotuleño competed at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators State Mariachi Finals in San Antonio, TX at Palo Alto College. They were one of five schools in the 2A/3A division which included: San Diego HS, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco HS, Mathis HS, and Falfurrias HS.
The group put a terrific performance full of energy, passion, and pride earning them top honors as the 6-time State Champions. Their musical selections were: Es Bonito Zacatecas, Popurri de Danzones (Ixtapa, En Tu Pelo, and Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella), and Que Bonito Es Esta Vida.
Performing members are: (Violins) San Juanita Vazquez, Brittney Gonzales, Emily Arenas, Jadrian Rodriguez, and Marina Hernandez, (Trumpets) Brandyn Ramirez and Ethan Flores, (Guitarron) Linda Castillo and Joseph Martinez, (Vihuelas) Javier Sanchez and Alexia Miranda, (Guitars) Josue Perez, James Carrizales, Madison Perales, Aracei Deleon, and Marco Linares. Vocalist throughout the show are: Marco Linares, Joseph Martinez, Jadrian Rodrigues, San Juanita Vazquez, and Alexia Miranda.
A big thank you to the CHS and CISD staff and administration, parents, family and friends, the community of Cotulla, and La Salle County for all your support of Mariachi Cotuleño!
Mariachi Cotuleño is under the direction of Francisco C. Ramirez Jr., with consultant Elio Ramirez Jr., along with Director of Bands, Jaime Martinez and Middle School Director, Marleni Garcia-Ramirez.
Mariachi Cotuleño, 6 time State Mariachi Title Finalists
