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Uvalde County residents have approximately four more weeks to pay their 2021 property tax bill without penalty. Tax bills will become delinquent on Feb. 1, 2022, and interest will accrue at 7 percent. For bills not paid in February, the penalty will increase in March to an additional 9 percent; April, 11 percent; May, 13 percent; and June, 15 percent. […]
Donation drive set Jan.22
A “Bless-A-Baby” donation drive benefitting Anderson House Pregnancy Resource Center is set Jan. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 763 N. Getty St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are collecting various items including diapers, wipes, infant toys, books, bottles, burp cloths, bibs, and pacifiers. They are also collecting new car seats, cribs, mattresses, bedding, and infant bouncers. Anderson House, […]
Seek kingdom of God for righteousness, joy, peace
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” First things first: before you start 2022, as can be said before we start every morning, the first minute, first hour, first more than anything else, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Why? Genesis 1:1 tells us, […]
City offices closed tomorrow for holidays
The city of Uvalde and all associated offices will be closed tomorrow in celebration of the New Year’s Day holiday, and live Christmas trees are being accepted for disposal in the recycling center parking lot. In addition, the city of Uvalde municipal court will be closed Wednesday through Friday for training. Anyone needing to leave a message for the court […]
Coyotes, Lobos begin 2022 soccer season
The Uvalde Lobos and the Uvalde Coyotes will kick off their 2022 soccer season this week, and they hope to get their seasons off on the right foot with success in tournament competition. The Lobos will be in action at Pleasanton, while the Coyotes will play in action at San Antonio. Coach Keith Pendleton’s Lobos will face Beeville Jones, Canyon […]
Dean K. Hawkes
Dean Keith Hawkes, 74, of Floresville, formerly of Uvalde, died on Dec. 29, 2021, at University Hospital in San Antonio. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Floresville, and a complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
Coyotes top San Diego in 61-60 hoops thriller
Isaiah Rodriguez hit on a three-point field goal at the buzzer to give the Uvalde Coyotes a thrilling 61-60 victory over the San Diego Vaqueros last Wednesday in Wimberley tournament action. Down 20-15 at the end of the opening period, the Vaqueros rallied to cut the Uvalde lead to 36-35 by the end of the first half. San Diego took […]
New iPads coming at cost of $3.137M
A $3.137 million iPad upgrade is in process for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District staff and students, as approved by the district’s governing board on Dec. 13. The ninth-generation iPads will be equipped with WiFi and cellular capabilities, a keyboard case with a trackpad, and will be furnished to students and all instructional staff at the district. The new devices […]
Jo Ann Fujimoto
Jo Ann Fujimoto, 74, formerly of Uvalde, died on Dec. 4, 2021, in Hilo, Hawaii. There will be a celebration of life service next Sunday, Jan. 9, from noon until 3 p.m. at the Herby Ham Activity Center in Uvalde. She was born on May 16, 1947, in Kohala, Hawaii, to Itsue Sumida and Waichi Hiraoka. She married Walter Fujimoto […]
$10,000 reward posted for missing horse
Julye KeebleStaff Writer
10 years ago Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 Police presents – Over 20 families in Uvalde had more to celebrate than expected this year after members of the Uvalde Police Officers Association arrived on their doorsteps armed with gifts. The association purchased more than 50 presents after an anonymous donor, who association president Mariano Pargas referred to as a guardian angel, […]
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