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Melissa Federspill Staff writer It’s been almost three months since retailers and restaurants have had to pivot their business models to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as restrictions on operations continue to lift, it’s a mixed bag of safety measures as some businesses begin to notice a slight return to normalcy. “It’s been pretty steady,” said Alyssa Aguirre, manager […]
New UMH takes shape
‘Topping out’ event set July 21 Driving past Uvalde Memorial Hospital is not the same anymore. Now that two stories of steel beam construction has taken shape, passersby can begin to see the footprint of the new 160,000-square foot building to come. In the past six months of construction, excavation, underground plumbing and slab work for the pier and electrical […]
Tragedy at Chalk Bluff for young Eagle Pass resident
Woman found submerged in Nueces River A young Eagle Pass woman on Sunday was found submerged in the Nueces River at Chalk Bluff River Resort and Park. Though she survived long enough to be transported to a hospital, she died the next day. Brianda Aguilar, 18, was unconscious when discovered in the river behind families enjoying the water, and witnesses […]
UCISD hopes for improved community support
Melissa Federspill Staff writer With multiple governing bodies providing recommendations for school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Texas Education Agency, the Centers for Disease Control, and the state of Texas, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District is hoping for continuity in recommendations for county and city operations. On Monday evening, when the UCISD board of trustees met, district Superintendent […]
All but two runners returning to UHS team
James Volz Sports editor Uvalde High School cross-country runners enjoyed some success competing in tough District 28-5A. The UHS girls captured third place in district and advanced to regional competition, while the UHS boys advanced one runners to regional action. With all but two runners returning from last season, UHS expects an even better year for cross-country running in 2020. […]
YouPOP bringing ‘Pinocchio’ to stage at opera house
The 30-plus year tradition of a summer Youth Players on the Plaza production, better known as YouPOP, has survived the COVID-19 cancelation tsunami and is set for July 31 and Aug. 1 This year’s production of “Once Upon of Pine: The Adventures of Pinocchio” includes 12 cast members, with Autumn Wooten as the director. “We love this play because it […]
AD happy with summer program turnout
James Volz Sports editor Today, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District athletes will complete their second week of the summer strength and conditioning program. Last week marked the first time in three months that UCISD athletes worked out in person with their teammates and members of the coaching staff. Uvalde High School head football coach and athletic director R.T. Gonzales described […]
Hortencia Arellano
Hortencia Arellano Hortencia Arellano, 51, of Uvalde died on June 12, 2020, surrounded by family at her residence in Uvalde. Arellano was born in Crystal City on Sept. 20, 1968, to Rosalia Zamora-Arellano and Eugenio Arellano. She is survived by her husband, Jesus Garcia; four sons, Anthony Garcia, Jesse Garcia, Ray Garcia, and Richard Garcia; four daughters, Viviana Arellano, Jessica […]
Celia S. Cavasos
Celia S. Cavasos Celia S. Cavasos, 91, of Uvalde died on June, 17, 2020, in Uvalde. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
Ramon Diaz Jr.
Ramon Diaz Jr. Ramon Diaz Jr., 49, of San Marcos, formerly of Uvalde, died on June 9, 2020, at his residence in San Marcos. Diaz was born on Aug. 25, 1970, in Austin to Dora Elia Arrendondo (Rodriguez) and Ramon Flores Diaz Sr. He is survived by his mother and husband, Jose Leos, of Uvalde; father and wife, Mary, of […]
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