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The Uvalde Lobos and the Uvalde Coyotes will be in home basketball competition tomorrow. Originally, there was to be a tripleheader in both Uvalde High School’s Harvey Kinchlow Gym and Oscar Cruz Gym. But because of COVID-19 quarantine, the four sub-varsity games have been canceled. On a girls’ varsity game and a boys’ varsity game will be played. At 6 […]
Lobos’ second-half comeback falls short
Down by a half-time score of 30-13, the Uvalde Lobos put on a big second-half rally, but their comeback fell short as they lost a 41-38 district basketball decision against the Carrizo Springs Lady Wildcats last Friday night. “It was the tale of two very different halves,” said Coach Fortino Patiño. “We had a rough start in the first, but […]
Gladys P. Kneip
Gladys Pauline Kneip of Camp Wood, Texas, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Hackberry (Edwards County) on June 21, 1930, to Walter Kite and Nelma Baxter Kite. Left to cherish her memory and honor her are her loving daughters, Janice Ann Balentine and Roger D. Balentine – […]
Former jail site targeted for DA’s office
With the old county jail building torn down, plans are proceeding for a new $1.4 million building to house 38th Judicial District Attorney’s office and juvenile probation department. County Judge Bill Mitchell said the county hopes to solicit construction bids soon for the new structure. “I’m hoping by mid-February we will have everything ready to go to start construction. Contractors […]
Lobos set to resume soccer schedule
The Uvalde Lobos will resume their season soccer schedule next Tuesday night when they host the Laredo United Lady Longhorns at the UHS soccer field. The varsity match is set for a 6:45 p.m. kick-off time. That match will be preceded by a 5 p.m junior varsity match. Saturday, the Lobos were scheduled to play at Calallen Lady Wildcats at […]
Maria Hinojosa
Maria Luisa Hinojosa, 53, of Batesville, died on Jan. 15, 2022, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Hinojosa was born on Nov. 22, 1968, in Crystal City to Dominga Delgado. She is survived by her husband, Ramiro Hinojosa Sr., of Batesville; four sons, Fermin Hinojosa of Batesville, Benjamin Hinojosa of Shelby, Ramiro Hinojosa Jr. and wife, Jazmen, and Patricio Hinojosa and wife, […]
Phyllis A. Wooldridge
Phyllis Ann Wooldridge, 78, of Uvalde, died on Dec. 31, 2021, at her residence. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Wooldridge was born on Jan. 16, 1943, in Grandfield, Oklahoma, to Margaret Lois (Gebhart) Daugherty and James Oscar. She married Dale Wooldridge on April 19, 1986, in Uvalde. She is survived by […]
James C. Surber
James Clinton “Jim” Surber, 77, of Uvalde, died on Jan. 13, 2022 at Coronado at Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation will take place Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde. The family invites guests to share in a meal provided by the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department following the […]
Omicron derails classes, services
Staffing shortages cited at UCISDStaffing shortages caused by a surge in COVID-19 cases forced Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District to cancel classes this week, while Sabinal Independent School District paused classes Friday, Jan. 14 through yesterday. “This is a difficult decision and we apologize for the impact on our families’ daily routines. Our goal is for all staff and students to have time away […]
Josefina Flores
Josefina Flores, 46, of Uvalde, died on Jan. 13, 2022, at her residence. Services are pending with Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Uvalde Leader-News.
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