Ricardo Palacios to debut his latest book
Ricardo Palacios, an attorney and author from Encinal will debut his latest book "Chon, The Story of a WWII Japanese Spy Who Became a South Texas Vaquero" at the Encinal Library on Saturday, June 2, from 10 am to 11:00.
The library is located at 403 Encinal Blvd in Encinal, TX. The event is sponsored by the Alexander Memorial Library in Cotulla. For more information call Library Director Alycia Reynolds at 830-879-2601
Medina EC - Business of the Month
Medina Electric Cooperative
May’s Business of the Month by Cotulla-La Salle County Chamber of Commerce
Medina Electric Cooperative has been in existence since 1938 and started providing power to the Frio and La Salle counties in 1941. Today, Medina EC serves more than 32,000 meters across 10,750 square miles in 17 South Texas counties. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, it is owned by almost 18,500 members.
Providing safe, affordable electricity is key to the core business model of the cooperative. However, being a part of the community is equally important. Some of the different ways the cooperative supports its members and the communities is by donating backpacks for different back to school events, sponsoring little league teams, supporting the livestock shows and public libraries.
Medina EC has awarded seven retired co-op trucks to volunteer fire departments since 2015, over $557,000 in educational scholarships since 2000 and has provided electrical safety demonstrations to countless school aged children, first responders and community members.
Medina EC members, directors, employees and individual donations have supported giving back to their neighbors through the Operation Round Up program. Since 2006, co-op members have donated over $130,000 to individuals and organizations throughout the 17 counties. Help has been provided to individuals who are fighting illnesses or lost their home in a fire, and organizatons like food pantries and children’s shelters.
“By giving back to our communities, we are supporting our members. We are proud to not only provide power to our members but also to empower our communities to grow,” said Mark Rollans, CEO.
For more information on Medina EC visit www.MedinaEC.org.
Cotulla/ La Salle Chamber unveils visitors guide
The Cotulla/ La Salle Chamber of Commerce announced today they have recieved its new and comprehensive visitors guide of the area which includes Dilley, Pearsall, Encinal and of course, Cotulla. It's chock full of information, where to dine, where to stay and what to visit. "We are very excited to have a magazine that reflects everything the region offers," said Noe Rodriguez, Cotulla Chamber President. The Guide can be picked up at any of our many hotels, restaurants, Visitors Centers and The Chamber. Click here to view.
Business of the Month for February 2018
We are proud to present the February 2018’s Business of the Month to Winter Garden Insurance. Mr. James Barbour has worked as an insurance agent and H&R Block tax agent for many years.The building he is in was built in 1925 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior. Mr. Barbour has served on many local boards throughout his career and has helped promote and serve the local Cotulla community, for that we are grateful to present him this award.
Pictured are Chamber President Noe Rodriguez and Mr. James Barbour
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Martinez Park & Soport Complex
Grand Opening
Martinez Park & Sport Complex is a new recreation facility located at the heart of La Salle County. The facility aims to provide recreational opportunities for a healthy lifestyle to members of the La Salle County community and surrounding areas. The La Salle County Martinez Park & Sport Complex is dedicated to Mr. Leodoro Martinez Jr.
Softball Fields, Batting Cages, swimming pool, Pavilion and Basketball Courts.
• Softball fields are available for rent
-Softball field deposit $150.00
-Softball field deposit $150.00 (per field)
-Light usage $10.00 per hour after dark
-Concession deposit $100.00
-Concession field fee $200.00
-Batting Cages $2.00 for 3 tokens (30 pitches)
-Batting Cages lights $2.00 per cage
• The Pavilion is available for rent for all occasions
-Weddings, Quinces, Graduations, Reunions and Birthday Parties, etc.
• The swimming pool lessons are available for ages of 6 months to adults.
-$35.00 for 8 lessons.
For more information:
Ph. (830) 483-5362
Fax (830) 483-5556
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Pool hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Garros Subdivision is a multi-million dollar mixed –use investment by Laredoans Eduardo Garza and Salvador Rosas designed for residential and commercial use. Billed as a "city within a city" it boasts 4 hotels that include the Marriot Farfield, and Mainstay Hotel and Suites several restaurants such as McDonald's and Sonic, a convenience store located in the heart of the development, and forthcoming single and multifamily residential areas. As a result of the Eagle Ford Shale boom in the area, Cotulla has seen its population almost double in less than a year. Contact Larry Friedman 
The original Museum was a one-room schoolhouse donated to the Historical Commission by the Cotulla Independent School District. The Museum has grown over the years from the original one-room school building. In April, 1997, Gladys "Beanie" McMahon Porter donated her house and lots to the Historical Commission for the purposes of a Museum. The original Museum was moved to it's new location at 201S. Stewart St. The Museum has been completely renovated and contains many pictures, displays and artifacts of La Salle County and the Brush Country. 
