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Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd was arrested by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Boyd grew up in Big Wells, and took office as sheriff in 2013, with his office based in Carrizo Springs. At this time, the reason for the investigation into Boyd is unknown. “As this is […]
Runoff in works for JP6
Julye KeebleStaff Writer
A run-off election is set to be held May 24 to determine the Democrat candidate for Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace. Two other county races were decided, one on the Republican ballot and one on the Democrat ballot, after votes were tallied Tuesday night. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Mariano Pargas Jr. was reelected, and Cynthia Casburn was elected as […]
Sabinal food distribution set March 8
In Sabinal Independent School District sports news, track participants will be in Comfort for relays after school today. The Lady Jacket junior varsity and varsity softball teams will host Ingram on March 8, beginning at 5 p.m. In band news, tomorrow the high school band will travel to Pleasanton for a UIL concert and sight reading competition during school hours. […]
Helen E. Snider
Helen Elaine Thomas Snider, 94, of Utopia died on Feb. 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Boerne after a long battle with cancer. A graveside service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Pecan Grove Memorial Park at Industrial Blvd and Highway 5 in McKinney. Services are under the direction of Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne, and […]
Lobos battle Pleasanton Eagles here tomorrow
James VolzSports Editor
Two of the top teams in District 27-4A girls soccer will battle tomorrow night when the Uvalde Lobos host the Pleasanton Eagles. Kick-off time for the varsity match at the Uvalde High School soccer field is scheduled for 7 p.m. Preceding that match will be a 5 p.m. junior varsity contest. Earlier this season, the UHS girls topped the Eagles, […]
Prayer service set downtown at 6 p.m.
Uvalde County representatives are set to host a prayer service today at 6 p.m. in the downtown plaza to show support for Ukraine residents. Precinct 4 Commissioner Ronald Garza organized the event, which was conceived by Uvalde County Judge Bill Mitchell. The event is open to the public, and Garza said all individuals and families wishing to attend are welcome. […]
Lobos play twice today
Today at Natalia, the Uvalde Lobos will begin competition in the two-day Natalia softball tournament. The Lobos will face the Poteet Aggies in a contest set to begin at 10:30 a.m. At 3 p.m., the Lobos will take on the Cole Cougars. On Saturday, the Lobos will open play with a 9 a.m. matchup against the tourney host Natalia Mustangs. […]
Pandemic still causing ills for SWTJC
Melissa FederspillStaff Writer
The pandemic has forced hundreds of Southwest Texas Junior College students to abandon their college plans, as administrators report another drop in enrollment of about 500 students this semester. Approximately 5,578 students signed up for classes this spring, down from 6,080 in the spring of 2021, per SWTJC data. The college has not recouped the enrollment decline that was […]
Coyotes post 1-0 win over Hondo Owls
The Uvalde Coyotes won their third district soccer match of the season as they defeated the Hondo Owls, 1-0, amid cold weather conditions at the Uvalde High School soccer field last Friday night. The Coyotes scored the lone goal of the midway through the first half. Bracher Vaughan scored on a penalty kick to put the Coyotes up, 1-0, with […]
Jose Moreno III
Jose Moreno III, 41, of Uvalde died on Feb. 23, 2022, St. Lukes Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. He was born on Sept. 19, 1980, in Uvalde to Teresa De Jesus Gonzales and Jose Ortiz Moreno. He is survived by his mother, of Uvalde; step-mother, Rosa Moreno of Uvalde; brother, Lennie Moreno of Crosbyton; four sisters, Angelica Moreno of Hereford, […]
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