Cotulla, Texas is in La Salle County.  The population was 3,694 about 3 years ago. Now the population is estimated around 20,000 people.  Now that is a population increase!

Cotulla, Texas land marker right outside of town.

Pipelines being laid in La Salle County, Encinal and Cotulla, Texas

Pipelines being laid in La Salle County.

I have never seen so many pipelines being laid side by side.  Thought it was a neat picture to post.

Larger pipelines being laid.

Pipeline being laid in La Salle County.

Havelina hogs in La Salle County.

      Welding pipeline. A lot of Custom Fabrication going on there.

A lot of welding going on for this pipeline.  Then laid in the ground.

 
A very peaceful morning before the workers arrive.

Drilling rig, with workers working away on this new well in La Salle County.

Putting the pieces together on this line.

Making sure the line is laid straight with workers and equipment working away.

Early morning field with oil and gas flowing 24 hours a day. Looks so peaceful, before the workers come to do their work.

Getting pipeline ready.

Even the dogs are counted as warm bodies showing up for work in the oil and gas fields.  A man's best friend.  On the back of a welding truck always ready for work.

Now this is a combination of pipelines, and workers working together in La Salle County.

A very huge flare of gas into the atmosphere before the pipelines are hooked up.

Some of La Salle County's best welders working to get this pipeline in the ground.

A picture of a deer taken in La Salle County, Cotulla, Texas

Note in the middle of the work someone has placed a Cross to bless this area while workers are at work.  God Bless this person.

Back hoe and other equipment working away with their drivers to dig and bury this pipeline in La Salle County, Texas

Crews of workers, and welders connecting pipelines in La Salle County.