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At her first national collegiate powerlifting contest, Midland University freshman Sofia Torres tied with a senior powerlifter for the first-place ranking, earning her a first-runner up title. The USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals were held March 25-27 in Lombard, Illinois, where Midland University swept all four national team titles. Torres competed in the 105-pound weight class division, lifting a total of […]
McNiel, Meyer win bass tourney
Clarence McNiel and Matt Meyer were the first-place winners in the Uvalde Bass Club’s March fishing tournament held at Choke Canyon Reservoir. McNiel placed first on March 19 with his catch of three fish at a total weight of 10.91 pounds. Meyer finished a close second with a catch of three fish at 10.71 pounds for runner-up honors. George Franklin […]
Weather facilitated festive Uvalde Palooza
Roberta WaldenThe Rotary Club of Uvalde’s Uvalde Palooza command center team reported that it was noticed but nobody complained about the fact that the Civic Center parking lot was full and there was no place to park there. It was a good problem to have. In fact, the team, consisting of Veronica Conoley, Tom Garcia, Mayra Vasquez, Dick Whipple, Kevin Ermis, […]
First Presbyterian celebrates 140 years
The following information was submitted by Brenda, Postert Carter, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde. On Feb. 20, 2022, the First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, located at 300 N. Getty St., celebrated its 140th anniversary. It is noted on the historical marker in front of the church that the Western Texas Presbytery assigned the Rev. James R. Bridges […]
Johnny J. Garza Jr.
Johnny Joe Garza Jr., 48, of San Antonio, formerly of Uvalde, died on March 29, 2022, in San Antonio. He was born on Aug. 27, 1973, in San Antonio to Mary Helen Acosta and Juan Jose Garza. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Melvie Cassiano Garza of Uvalde, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1990, in Lubbock; […]
Hospital continues to anchor region
The newest Uvalde Memorial Hospital that opened last week represents another iteration of an institution that continues to deliver an indispensable service to Southwest Texas. If we needed a demonstration of just how important a hospital is to a community, the COVID-19 pandemic supplied it in spades. For the last two years UMH and all of its employees, from laundry […]
10 years ago: City purchases land for UPD on Getty
10 years ago Thursday, March 29, 2012 Tensions flare between city, UVFD – Tension between the Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department and city staff and council took center stage at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting as area residents extolled the contributions of firefighters and pled with all parties to work out an agreement. … During the many audience comments that followed, […]
McNew resigns from THCRR
Julye KeebleStaff Writer
Texas Hill Country River Region director Annabell McNew has resigned from the organization after approximately six years in her position. The organization manages the bulk of the Uvalde County hotel occupancy tax, used to promote tourism to the area. In January of last year, McNew reported to county commissioners that the organization had experienced a banner year. She said the […]
Olivia L. Torres
Olivia Luna Torres, 86 of Temple, formerly of Uvalde, died on March 26, 2022, at Encompass Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Waco. Visitation will begin Thursday at 1 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest […]
Pastor’s Column: Zeiner: Bible recounts taxation during Holy Week
I find it instructive that the events of Holy Week usually fall near the time for our paying taxes. Holy Week begins next Sunday with the remembrance of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on what has ever since been called “Palm Sunday.” This year “Good Friday,” the day Jesus died on the cross, falls on April 15, tax day! As […]
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