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Arson charge in Grove fire
Bicylist allegedly uses stolen gas to start rental home blaze Kimberly Rubio Assistant editor Uvalde Police arrested 38-year-old Juan Ramon Garza on arson charges last Friday after a house fire on South Grove Street. Garza’s bond was set at $2,500, but he remained at the Uvalde County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon. Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to […]
Amongst fee increases, SWTJC still affordable
Beginning with the fall 2019 semester, the cost of attending Southwest Texas Junior College will be slightly higher. The board of trustees approved increases of the general use fee, technology fee, and commencement fee during the monthly meeting on March 21. According to SWTJC president Hector Gonzalez, the commencement fee has been $13 for years. The new fee will be […]
Lobos to battle Mules tomorrow
Alamo Heights visits for bi-district soccer The Uvalde Lobos will face their biggest challenge of the 2019 high school soccer season when they host the Alamo Heights Mules in bi-district soccer competition tomorrow night. Playoff action between the Lobos and the Mules will get underway at 7:30 p.m. at the Uvalde High School soccer field. Alamo Heights, 19-2-2 for the […]
Coyotes face Medina Valley in district baseball rematch
Tomorrow at Castroville, the Uvalde Coyotes will go up against the Medina Valley Panthers in a District 28-5A baseball rematch. The varsity game at 7 p.m. will follow the junior varsity game set to begin at 4:30 p.m. Last month, the Coyotes lost a 25-14 loss to Medina Valley in the season and district home opener. Coach Bob Herb’s Panthers, […]
Sandoval honored during open ceremonies, throws first pitch
Kimberly Rubio Assistant editor After 25 years of maintaining the Uvalde Sports Complex, recently retired Osvaldo Sandoval was honored Saturday during Little League open ceremonies. Sandoval received a plaque for his services and had the honor of throwing the first pitch for the baseball/softball season. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the sports complex. Osvaldo Sandoval retired from […]
William L. Adams
William L. Adams William “Bill” Luther Adams, 78, died on March 14, 2019, in Uvalde, Texas. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fischer Ranch, 1050 Barkley Lane, Uvalde. Arrangements are with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary appeared in the March 21, 2019, edition of the Leader-News.
Ginger J. Dodson
Ginger J. Dodson Ginger June Hoover Dodson, 78, of Brackettville died on March 24, 2019, at her residence. A graveside service will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Kinney County Cemetery. The Rev. Cynthia Engstrom will officiate. She was born on May 26, 1940, in Brackettville to Sarah (Haynes) and Henry Russell William Hoover. She worked for the […]
Helen T. Fryar
Helen T. Fryar Helen Theresa Fryar, 97, of Pearsall died on March 21, 2019, in Uvalde. She was born on July 20, 1921, in Kingsville to Isla (Gallagher) and Henry Earl Rogers. Fryar was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Fryar; daughter, Helen T. Stevens; and ten siblings. She is survived by two sons, James H. Fryar […]
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