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In third visit in three weeks, Hurd hears health care concerns Meghann Garcia Managing editor Community Health Development Inc. clinics in Camp Wood and Leakey would close if a 70-percent funding cut is initiated by the federal government because of a so-called fiscal cliff, according to CHDI’s chief executive officer Rachel Gonzales-Hanson. Gonzales-Hanson delivered that message on Thursday to U.S. […]
Fire-compromised home not insured
Please see the related story on Page 4 announcing home fire victim Jose Rene Martinez’s completion of a theology degree. Kimberly Rubio Assistant editor Nora and Jose Rene Martinez didn’t know the house they were renting from a family member was uninsured until after a Wednesday afternoon blaze ripped through the structure. The fire, believed to have been caused by […]
Coyotes take on Hondo Thursday
With the start of Uvalde High School classes tomorrow, the Uvalde Coyotes will settle into their regular-season football workout schedule as they prepare for their final pre-season scrimmage. “Practice time will remain the same as it has been since we started football practice. We will begin each day at 4:30 p.m.,” said UHS head football coach R.T. Gonzales. “Mondays will […]
Lobos host Eagle Pass in volleyball Tuesday
The Uvalde Lobos will host the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles in volleyball competition Tuesday. Action in the varsity match is set to begin at 6 p.m. in Harvey Kinchlow Gym. Preceding the varsity match will be a 5 p.m. junior varsity match, while the freshman match will be played in Oscar Cruz Gym starting at 5 p.m. The Eagle Pass […]
Texas leads the nation in student participation in sports
Texas continues to lead the nation in the number of students who participate in high school athletics. According to numbers released by the National Federation of State High School Associations, 834,558 Texas youngsters participated in athletics during the 2016-17 school year. Texas topped runner-up California, where 800,364 youngsters participated in sports last school year. New York ranked a distant third […]
Crystal City native Stalling to perform at opera house
Max Stalling will be joined by his wife, Heather, for a Nov. 25 performance at the Janey Slaughter Briscoe Grand Opera house. Camille Sanders will also perform. The event will get underway at 7:30 p.m., and tickets range from $15 to $25. Tickets can be purchased at www.uvaldeoperahouse.org. Stalling was the youngest of six children born to Jeanne and Hal […]
Uvalde pastor receives theology degree
Lane Riggs Staff Writer Jose Rene Martinez, who recently received a degree in theology, is pastoring at La Divina Trinidad Methodist Church in Uvalde. Although Martinez previously had a degree in dentistry and orthodontics, he realized he found theology too interesting to not pursue. Martinez received his theology degree from the John Wesley Seminary in Monterrey, Mexico, in June. He […]
Connie C. Armbruster
Connie C. Armbruster Connie Conner Armbruster, 82, of Uvalde died on Aug. 12, 2017, at the Val Verde Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1935, in Luling to Gypsie Rea Mitcheltree and Jalett Conner. She married Ronald Cleve Armbruster on Aug. 27, 1953, in Buda. Armbruster is survived by one son, Kelly Armbruster and wife, Mary, of […]
Martha N. Bowers
Martha N. Bowers Martha Nadine Bowers, 77, of Uvalde died on Aug. 12, 2017, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 11, 1940, in Mercedes to Edith Bernice (Martin) and Otis Lee Northcutt. She married David Warren Bowers Sr. on March 30, 1961, in Weslaco. Bowers worked for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District for 25 years as a […]
Kelley W. Elliott
Kelley W. Elliott Memorial services for Kelley Winn Elliott, 49, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Boerne, Texas, with Dr. Ricky Burk officiating. Arrangements were by Lacy Funeral Home. Kelley was born in Victoria, Texas on July 31, 1968, to James Russell Winn and Sharron Sue Marshall. Kelley graduated Uvalde High School […]
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