Plumbing 
Going without a television set has been a novel experience out in the country. To be sure, we have always preferred to read over watching inane shows on the idiot box. Other than some of our favorites, of course, including the original “Law and Order” crime drama and the hilarious “Corner Gas” situation comedy. But until our TV went out, […]
Pastor’s Column: Beginning of school year is great time to reaffirm commitment to God
It is already that time of year once again to prepare for the school year. Whether you are a first time parent sending your first off to class or it’s your last year to send the baby of the family for the start of their senior year, or even if you are sending them to college, it is time for a […]
Coyotes begin football practice
Football practice for the Uvalde Coyotes will begin tomorrow afternoon at the Uvalde High School practice complex. The first practice session of the 2019 pre-season for UHS varsity and junior varsity players will run from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Most of the high schools in the area began football practice this past week, but Coach R.T. Gonzales’ Coyotes will […]
UHS runners prep for Del Rio
Members of the Uvalde High School cross-country team will begin their season schedule next Saturday when they compete in the Del Rio Invitational meet at the Del Rio Middle School. Only the UHS varsity and junior varsity teams will vie in the running meet. “We are excited to begin the 2019 season,” said UHS head cross-country coach Libby Guzman. The […]
Car-crafting woodworkers give to sheriff’s office
Melissa Federspill Staff Writer Volunteers from the Herby Ham Activity Center donated over 100 handmade wooden toy cars to the Uvalde County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday afternoon as part of the center’s new outreach program Toys of Grace, which launched in June. Uvalde County Sheriff Charles Mendeke said that he will distribute the toy cars to his deputies who will […]
Makayla B. Pargas
Makayla B. Pargas Makayla Brielle Pargas, 2 months old, of La Pryor died on Aug. 05, 2019, in Uvalde. She was born on June 3, 2019, in Uvalde to Anna Victorino and Gustavo Pargas Jr. She is survived by her parents; four brothers, Achilles Pargas, Gustavo Pargas III, David Castillo IV and Brayden Castillo; two sisters, Leah Ortegon and Raelynn […]
Guillermo Perez
Guillermo Perez Guillermo Perez, 81, of La Pryor died on Aug. 9, 2019, in Mexia. Service arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
Rafael Silva
Rafael Silva Rafael Silva, 74, of Uvalde died on Aug. 7, 2019, at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
Celso M. Torres
Celso M. Torres SFC Celso M. Torres, Ret. U. S. Army, born on Jan. 25, 1926, in Uvalde, Texas, was called to be with the Lord on July 30, 2019, at the age of 93. He is preceded in death by his parents, Telesforo Torres and Praxedes Mata Torres; wife, Roseanna K. Torres, son, Celso (Trooper) Torres Jr., daughter, Valerie […]
Carlton D. Wood
Carlton D. Wood Carlton David Wood, 65, of Knippa died on Aug. 05, 2019, in Knippa. He was born on Sept. 5, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Sylvia Nell (White) and Alvis Carlton Wood. He was preceded in death by both parents; his twin children, James Matthew Wood and Laura Mae Wood; and granddaughter, Meaghan Gillen. Wood is […]
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