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Charley Robinson Staff writer Football fans are still plucking Dave Campbell’s 60th anniversary Texas Football Magazine off the news stand, and another edition of the Texas High School Coaches Association coaching school wrapped up yesterday. It must be time for high school football. Glancing at the 2019 magazine, I turned first to see what the prognosticators think about the current […]
In 1979, Uvalde’s opposition included 12 other teams
Charley Robinson Staff writer District 13 AAA was aptly named in 1979 since it was comprised of 13 schools. Uvalde, in the West Zone, was joined by Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Pleasanton, Carrizo Springs, Southwest and South San-West. San Antonio Madison, in only their second year of varsity competition, would explode upon the scene and knock off Kerrville for the district championship. […]
Uvaldean Conrad’s father was third man to walk on moon
Melissa Federspill Staff writer When asked about growing up with a father who was one of 12 people to walk on the moon, Uvalde resident Pete Conrad III said, “Sure, he was gone a lot, but when he was home, he was Dad.” It’s been 50 years this month since mankind took its first step on the moon and, for […]
Jose A. Ale
Jose A. Ale Jose Angel Ale, 64, of Uvalde died on July 18, 2019, in San Antonio. A visitation will be held today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., at the Chapel of Serenity at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home of Uvalde. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 9:30 […]
Jack L. Calk
Jack L. Calk Jack Leland Calk was born April 29, 1938, in Del Rio, Texas, to J.P. and Mary Ethel Calk. Born into a Val Verde county ranching family, Jack was raised on a rough Pecos River ranch under the watchful eye of his revered grandfather Perry Brotherton. Moved by the difficulties inspired by growing up in the drought of […]
Irma C. Gaytan
Irma C. Gaytan Irma Castillo Gaytan, 79, of Uvalde died on July 24, 2019, in Uvalde. A visitation will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m., and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of La Pryor. Interment will follow at […]
Juan D. Gonzalez Jr.
Juan D. Gonzalez Jr. Juan De Dios Gonzalez Jr., 37, of Uvalde died on July 18, 2019, in Uvalde. A mass of Christian burial will be held today at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born on June 9, 1982, in Laredo to Gloria (Mendoza) and Juan De Dios Sr. Gonzalez. […]
Esperanza U. Jaquez
Esperanza U. Jaquez Esperanza U. Jaquez, 77, of Uvalde died on July 18, 2019, in Uvalde. She was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in Mexico to Guadalupe Estrada and Ebaristo Urbina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Severo Jaquez; two brothers, Juan Urbina and Jose Urbina; and sister, Nieves Urbina. Jaquez is survived by four sons, […]
Consuelo R. Luna
Consuelo R. Luna Consuelo R. Luna, 92, of Uvalde died on July 21, 2019, in Eagle Pass. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., at the Chapel of Serenity at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home of Uvalde. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at […]
Jaylyn F. Mata
Jaylyn F. Mata Jaylyn Fae Mata, 11, of Uvalde died on July 22, 2019, in San Antonio. A prayer service will be held today at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. She was born on June 27, 2008, in Uvalde to Valerie Velasquez. […]
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