La Salle County Constable Pct.2

10/14/2026

10/01/2026

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

La Salle County Constable Precinct 2 stands with the fighters, celebrates the survivors, and remembers those we’ve lost.

🎀 Together, we can make a difference. Stronger Together.

09/30/2026

Please join us again this year for another amazing event.

08/31/2026

🍧 SNOW CONES WITH COPS! 👮‍♂️🍧

The Encinal Police Department is excited to bring back Snow Cones with Cops on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, beginning at 2:30 PM — while supplies last!

Our officers will be checking in on our elderly residents, visiting with them, discussing any needs they may have, and serving up some fresh, delicious snow cones to help beat the heat! ☀️🍧

We already have a list of homes we’ll be visiting, but if you know of an elderly resident who would enjoy a refreshing treat and some conversation with our officers, please email Chief Balboa at [email protected].

💙 It’s more than a snow cone — it’s about building relationships and taking care of our community!

08/05/2026

Open letter to my citizens of Frio County:
Texas peace officers face severe, cumulative occupational trauma that frequently leads to mental health breakdowns, PTSD, and higher rates of alcohol abuse than the general public. We have seen the recent tragic loss of life of a Laredo police officer. Even closer to home, recent events have led to the release of two young local officers who had promising careers ahead of them.
Our local sheriff's deputies, city police officers, and state troopers are routinely exposed to people and situations at their most distressed states. In a rural community like Frio County, their daily duties force them into unique and high-stress situations:

* Responding to critical incidents, fatal vehicle crashes, and high-speed pursuits along the Interstate 35 corridor.
* Witnessing severe domestic violence, child abuse, and su***de aftermaths in close-knit communities where they often know the victims.
* Acting as frontline responders for individuals undergoing acute psychiatric crises, often with limited rural mental health beds available.
* Suppressing natural emotional responses during high-pressure events to maintain public safety and control.
The constant requirement to remain in control, combined with long shifts, and heavy workloads, creates a heavy mental stress toll that often appears in destructive ways:
* Substance Abuse: Studies estimate that roughly 25% of law enforcement officers turn to alcohol to cope with operational stress and traumatic memories.
* Psychological Strain: Over one-third of officers struggle with anxiety, depression, or PTSD, significantly increasing their risk of a total mental breakdown.
* The Stigma Barrier: In smaller communities, privacy is harder to maintain. Cultural stigma and fear of administrative retaliation or losing their certification often prevent rural officers from seeking timely medical help.
We must do more to support those who protect Frio County. We must break the stigma that mental health issues are ok for everyone else to deal with but never ok for peace officers. I ask for your compassion and your empathy as these young men and women continue to serve you all to the best of their ability while mitigating these internal pressures. God bless our Texas Peace Officers and God Bless Frio County.

Sincerely,
Frio County Sheriff Peter Salinas

07/23/2026

7/23/26 11:30AM

Updated list of all road closures:
- IH-35 East & West frontage road underpass MM # 66-67
- FM 624 from SH 97 to FM 469
- FM 3408 reference markers #572 to #574
- FM 1019 @ cemetery rd
- Cochina Ranch Road - 1.5 miles in
- Natus Road @ the Nueces River
- FM-468 at Valley Wells Rd to Dimmit County Line
- Dobie Rd at Mustang Creek
- Martinez at Mustang Creek (blockades placed at Guadalupe, Cantu and Altito)
- Nueces bridge at S. Main
- Guadalupe Rd from Elm St to FM624

Please also see DriveTexas.org for up-to-date road closures and to assist in planning your driving routes.

Judge Leodoro Martinez III
La Salle County Sheriff's Office
City of Cotulla
Texas Division of Emergency Management

07/22/2026

We are extremely grateful to every agency that has come out and continues to support our county. Your dedication, teamwork, and tireless efforts during this time have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for standing with our community and helping those in need. We truly appreciate each and every one of you.

Update from our crews in Texas. The team is doing well. The flooding at Cotulla is forecasted to crest today. The water is expected to be around for a couple of days. Crews have deployed their boats checking areas and mapping out potential issues. Please continue to keep them and the people of South Texas in your prayers.

07/22/2026

If you have voluntarily evacuated, or you are preparing to voluntarily evacuate, the American Red Cross shelter is opened!

La Salle County Sheriff's Office
Judge Leodoro Martinez III
County of La Salle Texas
City of Cotulla

07/20/2026

Flooded Roadways: If the barricade or sign was placed because water is covering the road, the offense is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor. This can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Drivers rescued from flooded barricaded roads may also be billed for rescue costs or face subsequent criminal charges.

DO NOT JUMP THE BARRICADES

As we are closing roads down, we want to remind you to obey the road closures and to not mess with the barricades.

This is for the safety of everyone.

TURN AROUND, DONT DROWN.

Judge Leodoro Martinez III
La Salle County Sheriff's Office
City of Cotulla
County of La Salle Texas
La Salle Dispatch
Mito Ramirez Jr