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While conducting the survey of bacteria in onions, a team of Texas A&M AgriLife researchers in Uvalde identified a new pathogen – a bacterial species now named for where it was found. The work is a collaboration among scientists from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde, the University of Florida and the University of Pretoria, South […]
City plans support for utility bills
Julye KeebleStaff Writer
Years after conceiving of the idea, staff with the city of Uvalde have implemented a utility assistance plan called the Helping Hand Fund, and city council has funded the program with more than $25,000, according to city finance director Felix Castillo. Applications began being accepted on Tuesday. The fund currently has approximately $29,450 in funds, with $4,450 raised from fundraising […]
Youth tennis, soccer camps set for summer
The first of two Uvalde summer youth tennis camps is scheduled for May 31 through June 3. Tennis camp is open to 4-year-olds up to incoming ninth-grade girls and boys. Camp will run from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on each of the four days at the Terri Rambie Tennis Complex. Cost for the camp is $60 per camper. Tennis […]
City pool set to open May 28
The city of Uvalde swimming pool on East Nopal Street will open to the public on May 28, offering daily swim hours from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The pool will be closed each Monday and Tuesday. Swimmers younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and a lifeguard will be on duty while the pool […]
Fernandez, Fowler take on president, VP roles on UCISD board
Melissa FederspillStaff Writer
The first order of business for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s board of trustees when they met Monday was acknowledging the results of the May 7 election and electing trustees to serve as board president, vice president and secretary. Two east zone trustees were elected in the May 7 election, including incumbent Anabel White and J.J. Suarez, and the board […]
Athletic Booster Club seeks members
The Uvalde Athletic Booster Club is seeking members for the 2022-23 school year. The fee for a basic membership is $25, which includes a yard sign in support of the Lobos and the Coyotes. To join the club, contact Veronica Valerio at vvalerio23@hotmail.com or uabc@att.net. There are other UABC membership levels. The $50 Silver level features the extra incentive of […]
Haddock honored for service to Houston
Former Uvaldean Carol Ellinger Haddock was recognized in March as a Public Official of the Year by the University of Houston’s Master of Public Administration program. Haddock, who is the daughter of Linda and Russel Ellinger of Uvalde, became the first female director of the Houston public works and engineering department in 2018. As director, she oversees a department with […]
South Texas Blood bank needs donors
The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is in urgent need of blood donors, particularly those with Type O blood, and will be hosting two upcoming blood drives in Uvalde County. They will be offering $10 gift cards to those who donate blood at the events. Area hospitals continue to face a severe shortage of Type O blood, which is […]
Lobos seek improved play in basketball next season
James VolzSports Editor
Last season was a season of growth for the Uvalde Lobos basketball program. Because of injuries and COVID-19 quarantines, the Lobos used a lot of different starting lineups and many different players saw action. As a result, the Lobos did not win a lot of games. But the younger players gained experience and Uvalde High School head coach Fortino Patiño […]
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